Chapter 220: Yu Xiaogang's Visit
Meanwhile, inside Spirit City, Yu Xiaogang continued his routine of perpetual study — reading and taking notes diligently.
His mind kept returning to the basic information he had read about Gu Han in a book two days earlier.
Gu Han possessed only the fifth level of innate soul power, yet his cultivation speed was far more terrifying than that of most who were born with full innate soul power.
To achieve Soul Douluo status before the age of twenty was truly awe-inspiring.
After all, a genius with full innate soul power who cultivated constantly would only reach the Soul Emperor level at Gu Han's age. Of course, depending on cultivation resources, such a genius might reach Soul Sage — and possessing soul bones would naturally raise their level even further.
"Could it be that the Spirit Hall is hiding a secret unknown to the entire continent?"
Yu Xiaogang pondered. He now suspected that the Spirit Hall held a special secret — one known only to a select few within its ranks.
This secret must be the very thing he sought: the key to breaking through the barrier of level 30.
"If I can obtain it," he thought, "then breaking through level 30 won't be difficult. I might even reach the Titled Douluo realm."
"But this must be a closely guarded secret. How can I get it?"
Yu Xiaogang frowned deeply, pondering how to uncover the secret behind Gu Han's rapid cultivation.
That night, he tossed and turned in bed, his mind racing with ideas on how to break through level 30. Yet no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't come up with a viable plan.
Suddenly, Yu Xiaogang sat up straight. "Perhaps I can ask him directly."
He had a pleasant conversation with Gu Han last time and considered him a close friend.
"Maybe if I tell him about my difficulties," he reasoned, "he might be willing to help me."
Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang regained confidence. He believed his relationship with Gu Han was good enough that, if he asked, Gu Han would surely help him.
However, things did not go as planned. After Gu Han returned to Spirit City, Yu Xiaogang had almost no opportunity to see him.
After much deliberation, Yu Xiaogang finally used the Pope's Order to gain access and found Gu Han at the Supervisory Department.
By that time, Gu Han had already arranged the distribution of soul bones, though he hadn't absorbed them yet due to time constraints.
Gu Han wasn't in a rush. Upon returning, he began preparing his second disciple's second soul ring.
As for the soul bones — while a hundred-thousand-year soul bone might be manageable for Dongfang Lingyun, it would be too much for Shi Dong.
Gu Han planned to wait until both of them reached level 40 before handing them their soul bones.
Before that, he focused on solidifying their foundations.
"Brother Gu, long time no see."
Yu Xiaogang greeted him warmly, standing before the prince with a familiar tone.
Gu Han looked up. Although unsure why Yu Xiaogang had come, he didn't want to leave him standing awkwardly.
After setting aside his documents, Gu Han stood and walked over.
"Brother Xiaogang, what's the matter that required such urgency?"
Yu Xiaogang gathered his emotions and was about to speak when Gu Han interrupted, "Brother Xiaogang, this isn't the place to talk. Please, follow me to the waiting room."
"Uh, okay."
Yu Xiaogang's carefully built melancholy was instantly broken, but he quickly recovered and nodded, following Gu Han through a small door beside the main hall.
Beyond the door stretched a long corridor, leading to an elegant room — one designed personally by Gu Han, classic and refined in style.
"Please."
The two approached the tea table, and Gu Han gestured politely for Yu Xiaogang to sit.
"Please."
Yu Xiaogang smiled confidently. It was rare for someone to treat him with such respect.
As expected of the Holy Son of Spirit Hall, his refinement and bearing were extraordinary — though, in Yu Xiaogang's mind, still only slightly inferior to his own.
Gu Han, unaware of Yu Xiaogang's inner thoughts, poured tea and asked, "Alright, Brother Xiaogang, tell me what's on your mind."
"Ah…" Yu Xiaogang sighed, steadying his emotions before speaking.
"Brother Gu, to be honest, the reason I came to Spirit City is because of my talent."
"My family placed high hopes on me since childhood. But when I was six, my spirit underwent a malignant mutation — degenerating from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex into Luo Sanpao."
As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang summoned his spirit — plump and piglet-like.
Gu Han rested his chin on one hand, quietly studying Luo Sanpao, curiosity glinting in his eyes.
Luo Sanpao truly possessed a sense of awareness. Though Gu Han had known this from reports, seeing it in person was still novel.
A spirit with self-awareness was exceedingly rare — even more so than a spirit like Scorpion Poop.
As Gu Han observed Luo Sanpao, the latter stared back at him blankly. But Gu Han could sense it — a faint, golden power of a dragon bloodline hidden deep within.
"This is my martial spirit."
Yu Xiaogang spoke with a trace of inferiority. Yet, seeing that Gu Han did not show disdain, his shame eased, and his fondness for Gu Han grew stronger.
"Brother Gu," Yu Xiaogang continued, "if it were just a matter of spirit mutation, it might not have been a big deal. With the resources of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, I could still have cultivated normally."
"But unfortunately, my innate soul power — unprecedented in my family — was only half an innate level. I'm destined never to break through level 30."
"At first, I refused to believe in fate. I trained desperately, exhausting my family's resources and trying every method imaginable. But in the end, I remained stuck at level 29, unable to advance even a fraction."
"That's why I came to Spirit City. Spirit Hall's heritage is vast, and I believed there must be a solution to my problem!"
"But after all this time, after consulting nearly every bit of Spirit Hall's knowledge, I still can't find a way."
Though Yu Xiaogang's tone sought sympathy, his emotion wasn't fake. By the end, his heart ached with frustration, and his eyes grew moist.
Gu Han's expression twitched slightly. Though somewhat speechless that Yu Xiaogang had come to vent his frustrations to him, he saw no need to embarrass him.
He forced a polite smile. "Brother Xiaogang, don't be discouraged. Even if Spirit Hall can't solve your problem, I believe that with your exceptional wisdom, you'll find your own path forward."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang sighed heavily. "Alas, Brother Gu, though my wisdom is rare in a thousand years, solving this problem isn't something that can be done overnight."
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