Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, I will never die in a battlefield.

Chapter 56 Talent Recruitment

The store isn't very big, since it's in its early stages and doesn't require a large space.

Huo Yuhao first glanced at the layout of the first floor, made a rough plan in his mind, and then turned around and led Ling Luochen up to the second floor.

The second floor of the shop was a simple tea room, simply decorated. After the two sat down, Huo Yuhao continued the conversation from before:

"Ling Luochen, first of all, I can give you a feasible reference plan, which can be considered as guidance from a teacher to a student."

"But I won't offer you any real help. After all, you should know the principle of equivalent exchange, right?"

Huo Yuhao said softly.

Ling Luochen nodded in complete understanding; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

She knew that Huo Yuhao's help in suppressing Ma Xiaotao's evil fire was also a transaction, so it was reasonable for Huo Yuhao to demand an equal exchange.

Moreover, the deal involved a plan that would allow her martial soul to evolve. Such temptation was irresistible. After a moment's hesitation, Ling Luochen spoke:

"If I want Teacher Tianmeng to help me, what price do I need to pay?"

"It's very simple. After graduating from Shrek, come here as my subordinate."

Huo Yuhao spoke calmly.

This was something Huo Yuhao had decided a long time ago.

One day, the identity of "Tianmeng" will face two choices: one is to usurp Shrek's place and completely transform Shrek into his shape, making Shrek his Shrek.

Another option is to bring a large group of talented individuals and essentially break away from Shrek Academy to establish their own independent entity, much like the Spirit Pagoda they created in their previous life.

They are backed by Shrek Academy but are completely independent, not subject to Shrek's constraints, yet still able to enjoy Shrek's benefits.

Your things are mine, and my things are still mine!

It's like fleecing Shrek!

Between the two options, Huo Yuhao preferred the latter. After all, taking over Shrek Academy completely would be too troublesome. Compared to that, it might be easier for him to simply use a few level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannons to plow through Shrek Academy.

Therefore, establishing one's own power is inevitable, but while establishing power, one must naturally recruit various talents and fill them into one's power.

Ling Luochen, who was standing in front of him, was a very promising prospect. Moreover, not only Ling Luochen, but over the past period of time, Huo Yuhao had come into contact with many people he thought had potential, provided them with assistance, and then signed contracts with them.

Huo Yuhao found the whole thing about poaching Shrek Academy members to be quite interesting.

"Come here? You want to leave Shrek Academy?!" Ling Luochen's eyes widened, as if he had discovered something incredible.

"To clarify, my current 'joining Shrek Academy' is more about cooperation and transactions. Shrek Academy provides me with protection, and I provide my own research results. In essence, I don't owe Shrek Academy anything."

"Moreover, establishing my own power will not mean 'breaking away' as you say, but rather having an additional identity."

"Like Dai Yueheng from your Shrek Seven Devils, after graduation, would he choose to stay at Shrek Academy instead of returning to the Star Luo Empire?"

Huo Yuhao gradually dispelled Ling Luochen's doubts.

Ling Luochen hesitated, after all, she had studied at Shrek Academy for nearly three years and had developed some attachment to it. However...

The thought of Ma Xiaotao soaring to great heights without the restriction of the evil fire, while he himself would fall behind, filled Ling Luochen with a sense of resentment.

After remaining silent, Ling Luochen cautiously spoke:

"I'd like to know your proposed plan before making a decision, is that alright?"

"Of course."

Huo Yuhao smiled and nodded, knowing that the fish had taken the bait, and began to explain his plan:

"First, absorb a soul ring with the ultimate ice attribute that is compatible with your ice element martial soul, so that your ice element martial soul can evolve and become the ultimate ice."

"This method is highly feasible. Historically, many owners of ultimate martial souls have achieved changes in their martial souls after absorbing soul rings."

"However, since your martial soul is ice element, there are probably not many that are compatible."

"The second is to consume rare and precious herbs, such as the legendary immortal herb, the Eight-Cornered Mystic Ice Grass. If you can find and consume it, your martial soul will most likely be upgraded to the ultimate ice."

"The third one... well, I'll just show it to you directly."

At this point, Huo Yuhao suddenly got up and went to a more open space. He touched his storage ring with his mind and then took out a huge silver-gray machine that was more than a meter tall.

"What is this?"

"Prototype Energy Convergence Structure Soul Ring Device Type III", or simply "Artificial Soul Ring Device".

"It can condense soul rings that can be absorbed normally by soul masters, and it can also condense soul skills that match the soul master's martial soul and the soul master's own ideas."

"This is also a soul tool that I will start promoting in Shrek City in a while."

"In my design, aside from the pure, universal artificial spirit rings, artificial spirit rings should also have unique features, such as ice attribute, fire attribute, life attribute, spirit attribute, etc."

"Even more so, for the Ultimate Ice Soul Ring, I can transform my own soul power with the Ultimate Ice attribute to create an Ultimate Ice Soul Ring."

"Because it is made of pure energy, such a spirit ring should be very compatible with your martial spirit."

"If successful, transforming your martial soul shouldn't be too difficult."

Ling Luochen was stunned. Ever since Huo Yuhao started talking about how this huge machine could condense soul rings and allow people to absorb them, Ling Luochen had been completely dumbfounded.

If what Huo Yuhao just said is true, then this thing in front of her will definitely change the entire Douluo Continent!

Moreover, the possibility of the Ultimate Ice Soul Ring that Huo Yuhao mentioned is something that people can't help but look forward to.

"So, Ling Luochen, how about joining?"

Huo Yuhao's invitation rang out again.

Ling Luochen took a deep breath, then slowly opened her eyes to look at Huo Yuhao, having already made her decision:

"I'll join! I hope you're not lying to me."

"Of course not, um. Then let's sign this contract!"

Huo Yuhao smiled and took out a contract that had been written beforehand. He then slightly modified some of the details and handed the contract to Ling Luochen.

Ling Luochen accepted the document and signed his name. However, at the moment of signing, Ling Luochen seemed to feel some kind of inexplicable connection between himself and Huo Yuhao in front of him.

Her intuition told her that if she broke the contract, she would pay the price.

Is this contract real?

Ling Luochen's expression was strange, but he wasn't too shocked; in fact, he had a strange feeling of "I knew it."

There's no way around it. After all, Huo Yuhao has already brought out a product like the "artificial spirit ring device," which is almost certain to change the Douluo Continent. It seems quite reasonable for him to bring out a contract with real effects like this.

(End of this chapter)