#15Promise of a Hundred-Year Soul RingAI Model: gemini-2.5-flash
Chapter 15: Promising a hundred-year spirit ring
Lin Mo still stood ramrod straight, his tone calm and unruffled, refusing again: "Thank you for Grandmaster's kind intentions.
However, I feel that my current Cultivation is going very well, and I haven't encountered any so-called Bottleneck. For now, I have no plans to become a disciple."
Before Yu Xiaogang could retort, he continued, "Moreover, my Spirit is fire-attributed, which doesn't match the attribute of your Luo San Pao, Grandmaster.
More importantly, Grandmaster... you are not my ideal teacher."
Lin Mo's words were clear and direct, each word like a small hammer, striking Yu Xiaogang's sensitive self-esteem.
"Leaving aside theoretical research for now, just in terms of spirit ringacquisition..." Lin Mo's gaze calmly swept over Yu Xiaogang's face, which had suddenly turned ugly due to his words, and he continued,
"Grandmaster, you are destined to never Breakthrough Rank 30 in this life. In terms of hunting Spirit Beasts and acquiring spirit rings, I'm afraid you can't provide me with any substantial Helping Hand.
What I need is a teacher who can give me practical protection and advice when I acquire spirit rings.
Not a teacher who can only teach me some theories, and even... I can't be sure if these theories are true or false."
At this point, Lin Mo paused again, looking at Yu Xiaogang, his gaze unprecedentedly serious, and he said word by word:
"Therefore, no matter from what perspective, Grandmaster, you are not my ideal teacher. Let's not bring up the matter of apprenticeship again."
Lin Mo's words left no room for politeness, each sentence hitting Yu Xiaogang's sore spots.
"You!" Yu Xiaogang's already stiff face was now so gloomy it seemed water might drip from it.
He instinctively wanted to retort, to accuse Lin Mo of being arrogant and ignorant, of not knowing how to cherish opportunities, and that he was completely wasting his great talent!
But his lips trembled a few times, and he found that he couldn't utter a single forceful rebuttal.
Because everything Lin Mo said was an undeniable fact.
Rank limitations, Spirit differences... these were huge chasms between him and the image of an "excellent teacher."
A sense of powerlessness and shame from having his disguise exposed instantly overwhelmed him.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat stagnant and awkward.
Just as Yu Xiaogang was in an awkward situation, Dean Wang Zongchang, who had been standing by, finally spoke again. He chuckled and stepped forward to mediate at the opportune moment.
"Alright, alright, Xiaogang, don't be too impatient. Student Lin Mo has his own thoughts and considerations, which is quite normal."
Wang Zongchang first comforted the ashen-faced Yu Xiaogang, then turned his gaze back to Lin Mo, still wearing that inscrutable smile.
"Lin Mo, to be honest, I am indeed very curious about the new Spirit that hatched from your egg.
It is precisely out of curiosity that I brought Grandmaster with me to talk to you."
Wang Zongchang's tone was very casual, "But you can rest assured, I know your concerns. Grandmaster and I naturally won't just look at your Spirit for free."
He paused slightly, then put forth his condition: "I already know about your spirit power Breakthrough to rank 10.
As compensation for you demonstrating your Spirit, I can personally help you acquire a hundred-year spirit ring that meets your Spirit's needs during the Soul Hunting Forest operation organized by the academy at the end of the year. What do you think?"
"A hundred-year spirit ring?"
Hearing Wang Zongchang's words, Lin Mo showed a clear look of surprise for the first time. He looked at this dean, who usually didn't manage much, with some astonishment.
At Nuoding Junior Spirit Master Academy, except for a very small number of lucky individuals like Tang San and Xiao Wu whose first spirit ring was hundred-year level.
The vast majority of students, including Xiao Chenyu, the City Lord's son, only obtained a ten-year white spirit ring as their first spirit ring.
The reason for this situation is not complicated.
The academy's Soul Hunting Forest operation primarily considers the safety of its students.
Leading a group of children who have just reached rank 10 and have almost no combat experience into the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt Spirit Beasts requires the accompanying teachers to take enormous risks.
They are, after all, only an Elementary Spirit Master Academy, with limited teaching staff and high-end combat power. It's impossible for them to let students risk their lives by venturing deep into the Soul Hunting Forest just to pursue so-called ultimate spirit rings.
Under various restrictions, except for a few with special backgrounds or extremely good luck, the vast majority of students could only obtain a 10-year spirit ring as their first spirit ring.
A hundred-year spirit ring, for any Spirit Master who has just broken through to rank 10, is an undeniable great temptation.
After all, the enhancements a 10-year spirit ring brings to a Spirit Master certainly cannot compare to a hundred-year spirit ring, the latter representing stronger attribute bonuses and more powerful SpiritAbilities.
Lin Mo looked at Dean Wang Zongchang's smiling eyes, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
Just showing his Charmander in exchange for a Spirit Ancestor-level expert personally taking action to hunt a hundred-year Spirit Beast for him... this deal was not a loss.
Charmander, as his main Spirit, would definitely have to be revealed to everyone in the future.
Using known information now to gain a tangible benefit was indeed a worthwhile trade.
Moreover, if he missed this opportunity, it would be difficult to acquire a hundred-year level first spirit ring by his own power later.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo no longer hesitated. He nodded at Dean Wang Zongchang and said solemnly:
"Since Dean, you have already said so, it would be rude for a student to refuse again. I agree to your terms."
"Good! Straightforward!" Wang Zongchang's smile widened when Lin Mo agreed.
In his gaze towards Lin Mo, in addition to curiosity, there was also a hint of scrutiny.
Lin Mo had only taken half a year to raise his spirit power from Rank 6 to rank 10. This Cultivation speed was enough to show how outstanding his talent in spirit power Cultivation was.
If his Spirit talent was equally impressive... Wang Zongchang pondered inwardly, even beginning to consider that if this child's Spirit truly had immense potential.
He wouldn't mind doing another favor and personally taking Lin Mo to the Soul Hunting Forest to help him acquire the most suitable hundred-year spirit ring one-on-one.
After all, investing in a future powerhouse in advance always pays off.
What's more, with his Spirit Ancestor strength, he had enough confidence to take Lin Mo into the Soul Hunting Forest and return safely, and help him acquire the most suitable hundred-year spirit ring.
Seeing Lin Mo finally relent, Yu Xiaogang's expression also softened a bit, but he was clearly not satisfied with just a simple glance at the Spirit.
He took over the conversation and put forward his idea: "Since we are observing a Spirit, nothing can more intuitively demonstrate a Spirit's characteristics and potential than actual combat."
With that, he turned and waved to Tang San, who had been quietly waiting not far away: "Little San, come here."
When Tang San approached, Yu Xiaogang continued: "Lin Mo, why don't you spar with Little San.
Let me see with my own eyes what your Spirit can achieve."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Lin Mo's face remained expressionless, but his heart was clear.
Sure enough, this is what was waiting for him.
Tang San's appearance here was probably not just to report to Yu Xiaogang, but had long been arranged by Yu Xiaogang to be a "whetstone" to test his Spirit's strength.
He glanced at Tang San, who was also looking at him, his eyes complex with a hint of apology, yet also a touch of eager Battle Intent.
"Alright." Lin Mo nodded calmly, agreeing to Yu Xiaogang's request.
He also wanted to see what kind of combat power the hatched Charmander could unleash when facing Tang San, who possessed a hundred-year spirit ring and Tang Sect unique techniques (unique techniques).
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