Douluo: Traveling Through the Universe, Reversing Time and Space

Chapter 341 Jing Hongchen's Heart to Steal Talent

The others heard it too, and all looked surprised, but they quickly frowned, looked at each other, and didn't know what to do.
This is no small matter; the other party is the head of the Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Empire, a person of special status.
The meaning behind saying he would become Shi Yu's mentor at this time is probably quite profound, and they all sensed the recruitment intent behind it.
This is poaching talent from Shrek Academy.
"Surprised?" Jing Hongchen asked with a smile when she saw Shi Yu looking somewhat stunned.
Shi Yu nodded: "It was indeed a bit of a surprise; perhaps 'flattered' would be a more accurate description."

"You, the dignified head of Mingde Hall, are deigning to be the mentor of someone like me, who is at most a level three or four Soul Master. It's a bit beneath you."

He didn't underestimate himself, nor did he overestimate Jing Hongchen.
Rather, it was his mastery of soul tools that truly set him apart; the gap between his skill level and that of the other was perhaps even greater than the gap between his personal strength and that of Elder Xuan.
It's quite a condescension for the other person to want to be their mentor.
"I sense you have a special talent for soul tools; with proper nurturing, you're sure to become a level nine soul master in the future."

"My offer to be your mentor stems from my genuine admiration for your talent; I want to mold this rough gem into a precious gem. I just don't know if you'd be willing."

Jing Hongchen gave Shi Yu a quick dressing down, showing that she really valued the other's talent in soul tools.
In reality, he didn't know how talented the other party was in soul tools, and that wasn't important.
The important thing is that by being his mentor, I can have more time to spend with him. By gradually showing him kindness and building a relationship, wouldn't it be possible to win him over?
It doesn't matter if the other party has no talent in soul tools, as long as their talent in martial soul is high enough.
The other party has already demonstrated their talent in martial souls, making them absolutely worth recruiting.
"I'm willing, after all, your identity proves that your soul tool skills are absolutely top-notch. If I could learn soul tools from you for two years, I believe I could still gain a lot even if I don't have much talent."

Shi Yu hesitated slightly, as if he was considering something.
Jing Hongchen laughed upon hearing this: "Since you're willing, then there's no problem."

"Don't worry, although I'm usually very busy and have almost no free time, I can definitely squeeze out plenty of time for you."

"Then I'll ask for your guidance in the future, Master Hongchen." Since things had come to this point, Shi Yu couldn't refuse any longer.
There was no real intention to refuse; it was just a polite formality, and the necessary procedures still had to be followed.
"Haha, very well, I will certainly teach you everything I know," Jing Hongchen said eloquently.
Given Shi Yu's current skill level in soul tools, there's not much he could teach him. To him, level four and five soul tool making skills are no different from making children's toys.
Shi Yu and Jing Hongchen didn't spend much time together, but Shi Yu subconsciously ignored most of what Jing Hongchen said.
This person seems like they're good at saying nice things, but they're probably just saying it for show. It would be foolish of you to actually believe them.
The way others looked at Shi Yu changed. Was this choice really a good one?
Shi Yu ignored it. If Elder Xuan and the others found out when he got back, they would probably secretly throw him a celebration banquet.
Being able to learn from Jing Hongchen would be of great help to him in understanding Mingde Hall and stealing some soul tool technology.
Everyone else had also made their choices, but Shi Yu didn't pay much attention to them; he focused more on He Caitou.
His chosen mentor was quite interesting; it was Xuan Ziwen.
In the original story, He Caitou's chosen mentor was definitely not Xuan Ziwen.
After choosing a mentor, students will leave with their respective mentors. The learning plans arranged by different mentors will definitely be different, and the learning will not be uniform.
Shi Yu followed Jing Hongchen toward the soul tool manufacturing area of ​​the Sun Moon Royal Academy.
The other party didn't take him directly to Mingde Hall, and Shi Yu didn't ask. It was only the first day, and he was already in such a hurry; the other party would definitely be on high alert.
"Does Lord Vajra also understand soul tools?" Jing Hongchen asked on the way.
Jin Gang also came to the Sun Moon Royal Academy with Shi Yu. He plans to stay by Shi Yu's side to keep an eye on him and prevent any accidents from happening.
Shi Yu didn't object. Although the other party was likely to avoid attacking him due to various concerns, who knew what might happen?
Sometimes being a little cautious isn't a bad thing, after all, this is someone else's territory.
They entered a soul tool manufacturing room with an area of ​​nearly 200 square meters, together with Jing Hongchen.
At first glance, there were all sorts of tools, and the room was filled with the smell of metal.
"The atmosphere surrounding soul tools at the Sun Moon Royal Academy is indeed much better than that at Shrek Academy. No wonder their soul tool technology is so much more advanced," Shi Yu thought to himself.
The tools and smells in the workshop reveal the differences between the two sides.
"Try making a soul tool first, so I can assess your situation and provide targeted guidance later," Jing Hongchen said.
I'm quite curious about Shi Yu's soul tool skills. The fact that he was sent here for this exchange suggests that he must be quite talented.
I just don't know exactly how high his talent is; I imagine it's just at the level of an average genius.
"Any requirements?" Shi Yu asked.
Jing Hongchen shook her head: "I'll make what you're best at. The tools and materials here are quite complete, so it should meet your needs."

"If you are missing any materials or tools, I will have someone prepare them for you immediately."

"In the Sun and Moon Empire, there is no such thing as not being able to find the materials and tools you need."

Jing Hongchen spoke with considerable confidence, this was the sense of superiority that belonged to the people of their Sun Moon Empire.
Shi Yu smiled, wandered around briefly, and pondered what kind of soul tool he wanted to create.
It's necessary to show off your skills for the first time, so that Jing Hongchen is pleasantly surprised.
If one were to create a soul tool in a conventional way, this effect would certainly not be achieved; one would need to incorporate some technology from ten thousand years in the future.
"I wonder if I can successfully create a level four soul tool," Shi Yu pondered to himself.
He has done a lot of research on soul tools, but it's mostly theoretical, and he has very few hands-on experiences with them.
Therefore, he was not entirely clear about his own level. Theoretically, he might be able to support him as a level four soul tool user, but his actual operational skills were another matter.
Jing Hongchen took the initiative to chat with Jin Gang, intending to test his strength, background, and temperament.
King Kong wasn't stupid; he could see through Jing Hongchen's intentions, but naturally he wouldn't reveal anything involving his own information.
Unable to obtain certain information, Jing Hongchen adjusted her strategy and instead tried to get closer to him.
He was quite interested in the idea of ​​poaching students from Shrek Academy, and he would feel a great sense of accomplishment if he succeeded.
(End of this chapter)