Li Yifei no longer paid attention to the emotional storm in the Chat Group.
He closed the virtual screen and looked at Dugu Bo, who was still kneeling on the ground, unable to extricate himself from the shock of the miracle.
"Get up, there is no meaning in doing this."
His words remained calm, yet they made Dugu Bo shudder; he hurriedly scrambled up from the ground and stood respectfully with his hands at his sides, not daring to say another word.
"The data from the experimental sample has been collected; it's time to head back."
Li Yifei gave an instruction to Dugu Yan and turned to walk back the way they came.
Dugu Yan quickly followed, keeping close behind him; within her wide black robe, her heterochromatic ice-and-fire eyes held nothing but adoration.
They returned to Dugu Bo's residence in the valley, a simple wooden house.
Li Yifei found a place to sit down and once again activated the virtual projection on his wrist.
On the screen, various data regarding Dugu Yan's physical restructuring and the energy consumption curve from when he used [Momentary Eternity] were being slowly analyzed.
Too slow.
Li Yifei's brow furrowed imperceptibly.
His Smart Watch possessed enough computing power to analyze the composition of a life form in an instant.
But now, while analyzing the most fundamental "spirit power" of this world, it seemed exceptionally sluggish.
He quickly found the source of the problem.
His System lacked the most basic "rule" data.
It could recognize the strength of energy but could not understand what energy "attributes" were; it could analyze genetic changes but did not understand the essence of "Spirits" and "spirit rings."
It was like owning a top-tier quantum computer but trying to use it to run a completely unknown alien operating System.
He had to acquire the most basic, systematic knowledge of this world regarding "spirit power" and "Spirits."
He needed an... "instruction manual."
With that in mind, he opened the Chat Group again.
[Li Yifei: Where can I systematically learn the most comprehensive basic knowledge for Spirit Masters?]
As soon as he asked his question, the group chat, which had been discussing "resurrection," instantly shifted its focus.
Liu Erlong was the first to react.
[Is Jade Not Jade: As for basic knowledge, any Spirit Master academy can teach it. However, if you're talking about the deepest and most systematic research on Spirit theory, it would have to be... Yu Xiaogang.]
When she sent that name, her thoughts carried a complex emotion that even she hadn't noticed.
Immediately after, someone unexpected echoed her sentiment.
[Bibi Dong: On this point, the person above is not wrong. In terms of theory, no one can surpass him.]
The Pope of Spirit Hall would actually publicly acknowledge Yu Xiaogang's status?
This left the young girls in the Chat Group feeling incredulous.
But soon, voices of doubt appeared.
[Worlds Number One Princess: But... I heard from my father that this Yu Xiaogang's own Spirit can't even Breakthrough level thirty, and he's just been a Spirit Grandmaster his whole life? Can the theories of someone who can't even Cultivate well himself really be trusted?]
Ning Rongrong's words represented the widespread contempt the upper echelons of the continent's Spirit Master world held for Yu Xiaogang.
[Worlds Number One Princess: In the collection of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, we have never even included his "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls."]
[A Little Wild Goose: Yeah, my grandfather also said that many of his theories can actually be found in some very ancient texts; they aren't exactly original.]
Dugu Yan immediately followed up, and then changed the subject.
[A Little Wild Goose: Brother Yi Fei, why don't you come to our Heaven Dou Royal Academy! Our academy's Simulated Cultivation Environment is the best on the continent, and our library has the most comprehensive collection!]
She began her recruitment attempt without any concealment.
Another voice rang out immediately.
[Little Ice Cube: Actually... our Heaven Water Academy is quite good too. Especially in the teaching of elemental-type Spirits, we have unique insights.]
Shui Binger's cool voice sounded in the group.
[Little Fox Demon: Pfft~ Heaven Water Academy? Don't you only accept female students?]
Hu Liena couldn't help but mock.
Shui Binger, however, began to explain with a straight face.
[Little Ice Cube: My... my teacher believes that our Heaven Water Academy's teaching System is still very immature and has structural flaws. Occasionally recruiting one or two exceptionally talented male students to fill the academic gaps is also for the long-term development of the academy.]
Her words were high-sounding and righteous.
[Is Jade Not Jade: Heh, is it to fill the academy's gaps, or to fill your own?]
Liu Erlong bluntly exposed her little scheme.
Seeing the topic about to turn into a recruitment war between major powers, Bibi Dong's thoughts suddenly became cold and sharp.
[Bibi Dong: Are you people so unscrupulous as to belittle Yu Xiaogang's achievements just to recruit Li Yifei?]
Her questioning carried an inexplicable anger.
[Bibi Dong: How could a bunch of people who enjoy the fruits of others' labor understand the hardships of a pioneer!]
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, watched all this quietly.
She didn't speak, and she couldn't.
In her heart, she just found the behavior of these people a bit ridiculous.
They were arguing over the merits of a Mortal theorist, unaware that a being truly capable of "creating rules" was asking them questions.
Looking at the waves caused by a single name in the Chat Group, a hint of impatience arose in Li Yifei's calm mind.
What he needed was an efficient, accurate knowledge System that went straight to the core, not a recommendation session based on the personal feelings of a group of girls.
[Li Yifei: Bibi Dong, I appreciate your kindness.]
His thoughts appeared in the group, carrying a decisiveness that brooked no argument.
[Li Yifei: But I can't stomach Yu Xiaogang.]
Inside Spirit Hall, the spark of anger that had just risen in Bibi Dong was dampened by this bucket of cold water.
She didn't understand why this man would show such obvious rejection toward a recognized theoretical master.
[Li Yifei: Do you know why I called you the Blind Douluo before?]
This sudden question silenced the entire Chat Group.
Bibi Dong's breath hitched for a moment, and her hand unconsciously tightened around the top of her Golden Scepter. This was a question she also wanted to know the answer to.
[Bibi Dong: I don't know. I asked you, but you didn't say.]
Her reply was restrained and brief, suppressing her dignity as the Pope and her personal emotions.
Li Yifei didn't answer directly but instead threw out another question, one that seemed completely unrelated.
[Li Yifei: Let me ask you, what makes Yu Xiaogang so outstanding?]
This question instantly ignited the emotions of two women.
[Bibi Dong: Xiao Gang's Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls resounds throughout the Douluo Continent, pointing the way for countless lost Spirit Masters!]
In Bibi Dong's thoughts, there was a sense of pride and firmness, as if she were defending a belief.