I collect fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 28 Yu Xiaogang's Chicken Soup for the Soul

Lu Feng casually rubbed his wrist and said with a faint smile, "Little San, what are you thinking? We grew up in the same village, we're not mortal enemies."

Upon hearing this, Tang San felt a little relieved of his frustration.

He caught his breath and asked curiously, "Lu Feng, how did you manage that 'combination soul skill' just now?"

Lu Feng said calmly, "Didn't your father teach you some blacksmithing techniques? Power comes from your legs, then from your waist, and then you swing the hammer. Then you use that force against yourself, making each strike stronger than the last."

After saying that, Lu Feng shrugged. "I simply replaced the hammer with my fist. How about that? Isn't it simple?"

"You mean the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique?" Tang San asked uncertainly.

"Oh, so this move is called Chaotic Cloak? What a great name." Lu Feng raised an eyebrow and said with a smile.

Tang San stared intently at Lu Feng, but he couldn't detect any falsehood on the other's face.

"I see, I've learned something new."

After saying that, Tang San dragged his somewhat weak steps toward the academy.

Having his cultivation technique broken is no pleasant experience. Although Tang San has already sorted out the chaotic internal energy in his body, he may not be able to work at the blacksmith shop for the next two weeks.

"Wow, Brother Feng, you're amazing!"

At this moment, several work-study students ran over and surrounded Lu Feng, chattering away.

Xiao Wu glanced at the triumphant Lu Feng, then turned to look at the dejected Tang San, and quickly chased after him.

On the second floor of the dormitory building, at Yu Xiaogang's place.

Tang San looked at the students playing and laughing on the playground and fell into thought.

"Use their strength against them! Use their strength against them!"

"That's right, how come I didn't think of that! Although the 'Disordered Cloak' technique is a blacksmithing skill, it can definitely be used in actual combat!"

"My second martial soul is a hammer, and I can definitely learn from Lu Feng's methods in future battles."

"Such a brilliant idea! Lu Feng."

A soft cough interrupted Tang San's thoughts.

Yu Xiaogang maintained his indifferent expression. "Xiao San, is something on your mind?"

Just now, he called Tang San's name two or three times, but Tang San didn't hear him.

"I'm sorry, teacher." Tang San quickly stood up, lowered his head, and stopped talking.

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction as he looked at Tang San's obedient demeanor. He genuinely liked this disciple.

"What were you thinking about just now? Can you tell me?"

Tang San looked up and saw that the master had not blamed him, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He then thought for a moment and slowly said, "Teacher, is the difference between Blue Silver Grass and other martial souls really that big? I read in the book that Lu Feng's original martial soul was also a low-level martial soul, so how come in that battle, I..."

"I am no match for him at all."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was stunned for a moment. With Tang San's soul power reaching level seventeen, he couldn't even defeat Lu Feng, who had just acquired a soul ring.

"Tell me the specifics."

So Tang San first described to Yu Xiaogang Lu Feng's strange ring-ringing technique, then his unusual soul power level, and finally his genius-like fighting style.

"Teacher, I've seen the ring on Lu Feng's hand before; it's another student's martial soul. It's a pity he's already graduated, otherwise I would have brought him here for you to see."

Yu Xiaogang thought for a moment and said, "Xiao San, your idea that Lu Feng's martial soul has mutated is definitely wrong."

"Oh? Please enlighten me, teacher."

Yu Xiaogang walked to the window, looked at the white clouds in the distance, and said confidently, "Although there are many examples of martial soul mutations, most of them are innate, and there are very few martial souls that have mutated later in life."

"Based on my research, his martial soul should be in a semi-awakened state. As his spirit rings increase, the true form of his martial soul will be revealed. Little San, do you remember the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul I told you about?"

Tang San's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. "Teacher, you mean dragon transformation!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded and said, "I guess Lu Feng's martial soul's final form is a suit of armor, with his body and the armor being one. However, with his innate fifth-level soul power talent, he probably won't be able to achieve that in his lifetime."

"As for his soul power level... sigh."

As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang let out a long sigh, looking on with a pity for Lu Feng.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Yu Xiaogang straightened up and turned to Tang San seriously, saying, "Little San, what is the most important cultivation principle for a Soul Master that I taught you?"

Tang San's expression turned serious, and he said, word by word, "Be down-to-earth and avoid being overly ambitious."

Yu Xiaogang walked to the table, picked up his teacup, and took a sip. "Not bad. Soul Master cultivation is a step-by-step process. You should have finished reading that 'Soul Master Dream Ranking' book, right?"

"Teacher, you mean Lu Feng has a soul bone!" Tang San said excitedly.

"Smack!" Yu Xiaogang's face darkened instantly, and he picked up his pointer and tapped Tang San on the head.

"Soul bones aren't so easy to obtain, especially since Lu Feng hunted a hundred-year-old soul beast. I suspect he might have accidentally ingested some rare flower or herb, or some rare and precious material."

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Tang San rubbed his head and asked curiously, "But what?"

"While medicinal herbs and spiritual materials are precious, they could also be deadly poisons! Besides soul rings and soul bones, are there any other opportunities on the 'Dream Ranking' that can dramatically increase a soul master's level?"

Tang San fell silent.

The "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record" does contain many records of immortal herbs, but those are all legends from his previous life. Tang San doesn't know if there are any immortal herbs in this new world.

"There are some evil methods on the mainland that can rapidly increase a Soul Master's cultivation level in a short period of time. But all of them come at the cost of consuming the Soul Master's potential, or even their lifespan!"

At this point, Yu Xiaogang shook his head, "I originally thought that Lu Feng's potential was enough to rise to the Soul Master or Soul King level. But now it seems that whether he can even live to thirty is a question!"

"What! Lu Feng, he..."

Tang San opened his mouth wide, seemingly not quite believing the master's words.

Yu Xiaogang sighed, "Tang San, you'd better not tell Lu Feng this news. Let him enjoy the rest of his twenty years."

"Yes!" Tang San nodded heavily.

"As for the last question, Xiao San, in your opinion, what is the most important thing in a Soul Master battle?"

"Hmm," Tang San said, stroking his chin and pondering for a while.

"The combination of soul skills, attribute advantages and disadvantages, and the battle environment."

Tang San recalled his battle with Lu Feng and realized that he had made the mistake of "using his own weaknesses to attack the enemy's strengths".

If I were to use the Blue Silver Grass to maneuver around Lu Feng in the forest, and combine it with hidden weapons and poison, dealing with Lu Feng would definitely be a piece of cake!

Yu Xiaogang nodded, then began to correct Tang San's mistakes. "What you said is all important, but you've forgotten the most important point. Do you remember what your teacher taught you?"

"More rings, more bones, one can unleash a powerful attack; fewer rings, fewer bones, one can simply run away."

"In Soul Master battles, the most important thing is your own level! A Great Soul Master absolutely cannot defeat a Soul Grandmaster. And this is your biggest advantage over Lu Feng!"

Upon hearing this, Tang San's eyes flashed with understanding. "Teacher, you mean..."

"With your innate talent for full soul power, you'll likely be able to cultivate to the Soul King level, or even the Soul Emperor level, in twenty years!"

"And what about Lu Feng?"

As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang put his hands behind his back and walked to the window. "It would be good enough if he could break through to level forty. At that point, would you still need to care about a mere Soul Master?"

Upon hearing this, a strange glint flashed in Tang San's eyes. "Teacher, I understand!"

(End of this chapter)