Douluo Continent: Starting from Killing Arou with a Single Sword.

Chapter 40 Hotel

"Sister, what do you think I should choose for my third spirit ring?" Ning Luoluo rested her chin on her hand, thinking seriously.

"You're an agility-type Soul Master, so speed is naturally your priority," Ning Mumu said. "However, Soul Beasts that combine speed and attack power are more suitable for you, and they will open up more paths for you in the future."

"This kind of soul beast is not easy to find." With so many advantages, of course it's hard to find, Ning Luoluo thought with a hint of disappointment. She wanted to become stronger, much stronger, so she could protect her sister.

"I do know of a kind of spirit beast," Shi Yu suddenly spoke up, "the Qianming Leopard. This spirit beast is famous for its speed and is one of the fastest spirit beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. Of course, its attack power is also among the best of spirit beasts, making it very suitable for Ning Luoluo."

"You're actually a pretty nice person, huh?" Ning Luoluo looked at Shi Yu, feeling no gratitude whatsoever. How could Shi Yu have ruined this opportunity for her sister to showcase her knowledge and get closer to her?

Ughhhhh, Ning Luoluo is going crazy. That idiot Shi Yu, all he does is show off. What's a grown man doing sitting in a car with a woman? Can't they sit in other cars?

"Qian Mingbao is indeed a good choice. Let's keep an eye on him." Ning Mumu said solemnly, holding Ning Luoluo's hand. "Anyway, we'll only give Luoluo the most suitable soul beast."

"Thank you, sister!" Ning Luoluo snuggled into her sister's arms, feeling a surge of affection. "Sister is so good to me, I love you, sister." She then gave Shi Yu a defiant look, as if declaring her ownership. See? Sister loves me the most.

"Sister, what about me?" Shi Yu pouted, looking rather aggrieved.

"I don't know what your first two soul skills were, so I don't know what you want."

"Hmm," Shi Yu rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, "My first spirit ring was the Thousand-Year Nether Serpent, and its spirit skill was called Annihilation Slash. My second spirit ring was the Four-Thousand-Year Ghost Shadow Leopard, and its spirit skill was called Ghost Blade. Both of them amplify attack power."

"A thousand-year spirit ring for your first spirit ring! Are you kidding me?!" Ning Luoluo couldn't help but stand up. "How could you possibly withstand a thousand-year spirit ring?"

That's a joke. Even the strongest Douluo cultivators of this era typically have first and second spirit rings that are over a hundred years old. No matter how powerful Shi Yu is, it's impossible for his first two spirit rings to be over a thousand years old; that doesn't make sense.

Ning Luoluo couldn't control her expression; her features were all scrunched up. She simply couldn't imagine how a monster like Shi Yu could have a soul ring that lasted for a thousand years.

"Luo Luo, you're wrong." Ning Mumu comforted her younger sister, slowly stating the truth, "Have you read 'The Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls'?"

Ning Luoluo nodded.

"Theoretically, the absorption period for the first spirit ring is 423 years, and for the second spirit ring it is 764 years. It seems that this is the rule of Douluo Continent," Ning Mumu said. "But rules are made by people, not by laws. Douluo Continent has a long history, and many people have broken this rule—that is, they have absorbed spirit rings beyond their level."

"Absorbing a spirit ring beyond one's level is just a routine attempt. In my opinion, spirit masters with higher innate spirit power, stronger personal qualities, and more determined will can absorb spirit rings beyond their level. If assistance is provided, the effect of absorbing spirit rings beyond one's level will be better, and the absorption period will be longer."

Ning Mumu took out a pill from her soul tool. Its refreshing fragrance dispelled the fatigue of the group. "Look, this is the Qiyuan Pill. Ordinary soul masters can absorb soul rings beyond their level by taking it, with a success rate of 99%. The remaining 1% is too eager for quick results and will only lead to their own destruction. If Luo Luo takes this pill, your third soul ring could even reach around 9,000 years. Moreover, this pill has no side effects."

"Really?" Ning Luoluo took the pill, a mixture of surprise and doubt. "Should I take it now or while absorbing the spirit ring?"

"Eat it now if you like, I have plenty more anyway," Ning Mumu said.

After saying that, Ning Luoluo had already swallowed the Qiyuan Pill. "So sweet, thank you, sister!"

"Shi Yu, would you like one?"

"Me?" Shi Yu pointed to herself, incredulous. "I have one too?"

"Yes, you have one too." Ning Mumu took out another Qiyuan Pill and gave it to Shi Yu, a hint of inquiry flashing in her eyes.

In the cultivation world, elixirs are not for everyone. They are only effective for cultivators, while for demons, they only reveal their true nature. The higher the quality of the elixir, the more suffering the demon endures.

Shi Yu, are you a demon? Or rather, are you an evil spirit master?

Native Douluo Continent inhabitants wouldn't absorb spirit rings beyond their level, except for outsiders like Tang San and Ning Mumu; everyone else believed in Yu Xiaogang's theory. Shi Yu, however, with an unknown identity and unclear motives, could easily absorb a thousand-year spirit ring, suggesting there's more to Shi Yu than meets the eye.

The carriage was moving quite fast. After Ning Mumu finished speaking, she took a short nap and arrived at her destination just as she woke up.

"Uncle, here's the remaining balance." Ning Mumu took out a few gold soul coins as usual, one for each of the coachmen.

"Thank you, Miss Mu Mu." The man was extremely grateful for his good fortune today, having encountered such a generous employer. That was gold soul coins, enough to cover several months' worth of his income.

*

"It's getting late. Let's rest here tonight and head into the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow." Flander led everyone into a hotel. "Let's book rooms first."

Everyone had prepared enough supplies for the Soul Masters, so there was no need to buy them in town. The group then went into the hotel.

This time, two teachers accompanied the team: Zhao Wuji and Flander. Zhao Wuji, veiled in black, was burly and his attire was rather comical. Flander appeared calm on the surface, but was actually quite worried; he had a feeling that something bad was about to happen.

"Hello, I'd like two deluxe suites." Ning Mumu took out her money. "I want the best of everything."

"Okay, room numbers 203 and 204, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!" The front desk staff worked smoothly and quickly.

A flawless version after careful inspection!

At Shrek Academy, students and teachers are paid separately. Students receive subsidies, while teachers raise their own money, and both have promising financial prospects.

"Shi Yu, you can have a room by yourself. Luo Luo and I will sleep in room 204." After paying the bill, Ning Mumu turned around and said to the others, "You guys book your rooms first. I'll treat everyone to dinner today."

Hey, free dinner, might as well take it!

"Sister Mu Mu is so nice." Ma Hongjun grinned broadly, showing his big teeth. "Order a few more plates of meat!"

Ning Mumu and the other two went to order food, while the rest of the group booked two rooms: one for the three boys and one for Xiao Wu.

"Sister Mu Mu, you're so kind!" Ma Hongjun sat happily at the dining table, which was mostly filled with meat and had very few vegetables.

"It's nothing, let's eat first."

Xiao Wu was unusually quiet today, sitting down obediently to eat. Tang San secretly squeezed her hand, as if he had a thousand words to say, but in the end, they all turned into a warning look.

Haha, another chapter! There are probably about two more chapters before Qian Renxue appears, so let's all look forward to it!

(End of this chapter)