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Chapter 374 Preparations for Secondary Reforging
Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past six months, Lin You has practically been immersed in the elixir research area, becoming a regular there.

With Li Rong's assistance, he tried various new types of pills, using his own body as a testing ground to constantly challenge his limits.

He thoroughly implemented Jing Hongchen's teachings: eat as much as you can, as long as it doesn't kill you.

That day, Lin You walked out of the research institute with somewhat unsteady steps, but his face was unusually rosy.

"That's enough, even my iron body can't take it anymore." Lin You shook his head, but his eyes gleamed with excitement. "But this feeling is really amazing, no wonder so many people are addicted to drugs."

Although the process was arduous, the rewards were significant.

In half a year, his soul power level has increased from level 38 to level 40, and he only needs one more soul ring to achieve a qualitative change.

According to the most recent test of his total soul power, his actual combat strength is equivalent to that of a level 43 soul master.

It should be noted that his cultivation progress is at least several times slower than that of other Soul Masters, which shows how crazy he has been during this period.

Back in his dormitory, Lin You locked the doors and windows, and after making sure there were no surveillance cameras, he softly called out, "Xue Di, are you there?"

A ripple appeared in the air, and a beautiful figure slowly emerged—it was none other than the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor.

"Hmm? Your soul power... has increased quite a bit."

Xue Di frowned slightly, keenly noticing the change in Lin You. "But your breathing is a little unstable. What did you do?"

Lin You smiled and spread his hands: "I just found a shortcut. I've been trying various high-level pills for the past six months, and the results have been pretty good."

Xue Di circled around Lin You, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper: "Are you taking drugs? This is extremely detrimental to a Soul Master's foundation, especially for a young Soul Master like you. No, you can't take them anymore."

"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion."

Lin You said dismissively, "My body is much stronger than that of ordinary soul masters, so I can handle it perfectly well. Look at me now, I'm already level 40. As long as I get one more soul ring, I'll achieve a qualitative leap."

The Snow Empress looked at him quietly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes: "Your cultivation speed is indeed astonishing, but I can sense that too many impurities have accumulated in your body. Although your special physique has temporarily suppressed these hidden dangers, in the long run..."

"Hehe, think about it, what was the purpose of my bone forging and blood exchange in the academy? The amount of these pills is enough for me to break through again and undergo a second reforging." Lin You waved his hand, his face showing a painful yet joyful recollection.

Seeing that Lin You was about to perform that terrifying atomic-level leap that involved complete destruction followed by another ascension, Xue Di sighed slightly and said helplessly, "Can your willpower withstand it? Last time, the life force of the Golden Ancient Tree helped you through the crisis, and you even used the Floating Ice Jellyfish's natal reincarnation seed. If you had lacked any one of those things, you would have died on the spot. Such a huge risk, and you still want to do it a second time? Are you trying to make me..."

As she finished speaking, Xue Di fell silent, but the concern in her eyes was overflowing.

"Actually, there's another way." Noticing Xue Di's apparent concern, Lin You scratched his head. "Let's use this energy to try and unlock my martial soul's potential, see if we can awaken a new elemental attribute. If this method works, then..."

"hey-hey."

Lin You smiled maliciously.

Do you, the Sun Moon Empire, really think that feeding me medicine is ruining me?

I'm worried you won't be able to feed me properly. This kind of quick elemental attribute training is much more convenient than me absorbing soul bone energy one by one. Besides, soul bone locations are limited. The Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well definitely has Lao San's methods in places with abundant energy across the continent. With his current strength, he can't go to the deep sea to eat his fill. It's better for him to just freeload in the Sun and Moon Empire for now!
You guys raised all those monsters.

"Okay, sigh, I just can't do anything with you."

Xue Di couldn't help but feel that Lin You was a little too independent. If he did something like this again that made her heart stop, she was going to hit him. "When do you plan to hunt for a spirit ring?"

"Just these few days."

Lin You stretched and said, "I was just thinking of going out for some fresh air and a rest. Li Rong's new batch of pills is still under development and won't be ready for another two weeks."

"Do you need my help?" Xue Di asked.

Lin You smiled and said, "Of course, I feel at ease with you by my side. Also, I plan to hunt for a better spirit ring this time, and I might need your help to find a suitable target."

The Snow Empress nodded gently: "I will go with you, but have you considered the Soul Spirit? I will take you back to the far north. I have a junior named Xiaobai. As long as I ask, none of the hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beasts in the far north will refuse."

Having spent so much time with Xue Di, Lin You had almost forgotten her title as the overlord of the far north. He glanced at Xue Di gratefully, then walked to the window, looked at the academy scenery outside, and smiled, "Have I considered it? Actually, I have, but I'm not ready to accept a soul into my spiritual sea so soon."

Even if I were willing to accept it, I feel that you should be the first one, and only you are the right one.

Before she finished speaking, a faint blush rose to Xue Di's pretty face, but it quickly returned to its icy, unchanging expression, as if she hadn't heard anything at all.

As dawn broke, Lin You prepared his travel gear early, storing a few essentials in his storage soul tool. In order to hunt for his fourth soul ring, he had specifically applied for a week's leave from the academy.

"Lin You, are you really going to hunt for a spirit ring?" Xuan Ziwen asked calmly as he stood at the dormitory door.

Lin You nodded: "Yes, I'm level 40 now, just in time to hunt for my fourth spirit ring."

"Your soul power improvement speed..." Xuan Ziwen hesitated, "You should know that it usually takes a year and a half for a soul master to go from level 35 to level 40, but you completed it in just half a year."

Lin You smiled and said, "Perhaps it's because I have a special talent."

Xuan Ziwen sighed: "I heard that you have been conducting so-called 'collaborative research' in the pill research area recently. I suppose your progress is inseparable from those pills."

"Looks like nothing can be hidden from the teacher." Lin You scratched his head. "But don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Xuan Ziwen shook his head: "You never intended to hide this from me. I'm not trying to interfere with your choices, but as a friend, I have to remind you that while those pills can help Soul Masters quickly increase their Soul Power level, long-term use will cause irreparable damage to their foundation. You don't feel it now because your physical attributes are extraordinary, but once it accumulates to a certain point..."

“I understand your good intentions, teacher.” Lin You patted Xuan Ziwen on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, this trip to hunt for spirit rings is also a chance for me to adjust.”

Seeing that Lin You was determined, Xuan Ziwen could only nod: "Alright, then you must be careful. The best choice for your fourth spirit ring is a ten-thousand-year spirit beast, but finding one is not easy and is extremely dangerous. I suggest you have a teacher accompany you..."

“No need,” Lin You waved his hand. “I’ve already arranged to travel with a partner. It’s safer with two people.”

Seeing this, Xuan Ziwen had no choice but to stop asking: "Alright then, I'll wait for your triumphant return at the academy. Oh, and here, this is for you."

He took out an exquisite soul tool from his pocket and handed it to Lin You: "This is my latest improved communication soul tool. It has a wider coverage area and a more stable signal than before. If you encounter any danger, remember to notify me in time."

Lin You took the soul tool and said earnestly, "Thank you, I will."

After bidding farewell to Xuan Ziwen, Lin You left the academy and arrived at a deserted hillside on the outskirts of the city. Once he was sure no one was around, he softly called out, "Snow Emperor, you can come out now."

Ripples spread through the air, and the figure of the Snow Emperor slowly appeared.

(End of this chapter)