20demayo Chapter 13 Money Galore
Chapter 13 Money Galore
Jiang Che looked into Ma Xiaotao's eyes, his tone so firm that it didn't sound like he was comforting her, but rather like he was stating a fact.
Ma Xiaotao felt a little flustered under his gaze, and her ears secretly turned pink, but she still stubbornly said, "I know, I know, let go, you're pinching my face so hard it's deformed."
Jiang Che smiled and let go, then casually ruffled her hair, which made Ma Xiaotao pout again.
"Alright, it's been three months since I last helped you suppress your evil fire. Now that we have time, let me do it again."
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After helping Ma Xiaotao suppress her evil fire, Jiang Che came to the outer courtyard again, but this time he went to the Soul Guidance Department.
"Knock knock!" He knocked twice on the door of an office.
"Go in!" came a deep, resonant voice from inside.
"Dean Qian," Jiang Che greeted him as he opened the door.
Jiang Che gently closed the door, his gaze falling on the burly figure behind the desk.
Qian Duoduo was holding a thick charcoal pencil, scribbling on the drawing paper. Hearing the sound, he looked up, and his eyes, as big as copper bells, swept over.
"It's Jiang Che." Qian Duoduo put down her pen, her deep voice, like the sound of striking a thick steel plate, echoing in the office. "What brings you here? Did you come to see me?"
"I came here this time to borrow the equipment of the Soul Guidance Department to make some Soul Guidance Devices," Jiang Che said, explaining his purpose for coming.
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo raised his thick eyebrows, and his eyes, which were like copper bells, immediately showed interest.
"You just broke through to the Title Douluo level and instead of thinking about hunting for spirit rings, you're here researching spirit tools?" Qian Duoduo said with a smile to Jiang Che.
Although he disliked Jiang Che's senior brother, he wouldn't project his dislike for Yan Shaozhe onto Jiang Che. In fact, all the elders on Poseidon Island admired Jiang Che as an outstanding junior.
After all, they are all getting old, and Jiang Che is someone they have watched grow up.
"You can't rush things when it comes to spirit rings. If I blindly head to the far north without proper preparation, I wouldn't have enough lives even if I had several." Jiang Che wasn't surprised by Qian Duoduo's teasing; instead, he laughed along with her.
"The far north has a harsh environment, fierce soul beasts, and unknown dangers lurking. I want to forge a few high-level soul tools that are suitable for me."
"Firstly, it will enhance my combat power, and secondly, it will give me more confidence to protect myself. It won't be too late to look for a suitable soul ring once everything is ready."
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo nodded repeatedly, his deep voice full of agreement. He slammed his hand on the table, causing the soul guidance blueprints on it to shift slightly: "Well said! You're much more composed than your senior brother. You're methodical and not reckless! The far north is no joke; it's always good to be prepared. With this kind of mindset, no wonder you were able to break through to the Title Douluo level at such a young age. Your future is limitless!"
"Sigh, we Soul Masters know our own situation best. Although many Martial Soul types look down on Soul Guidance types, it's because they've never seen the development of Soul Guidance Devices." Qian Duoduo suddenly sighed, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "The Martial Soul types are still immersed in the glory of defeating the Sun Moon Empire a thousand years ago, and they all look down on Soul Masters."
"This is indeed the problem for most of us in the Martial Soul Department. Although they do not rule out using Soul Tools, they are very resistant to learning how to make Soul Tools. If we don't make changes, we will probably continue to be controlled by others." Jiang Che knew that Qian Duoduo was right, and that in the near future, the entire Shrek Academy, including the three great empires of the original Douluo Continent, would pay the price for their arrogance.
But even if he breaks through to become a Title Douluo, he cannot change all of this now. Only by breaking through to become a Super or even Limit Douluo and raising the status of Shrek Academy can he initiate reforms.
"You're absolutely right." Qian Duoduo stood up, took a couple of steps around the desk, and stood in front of Jiang Che with a hint of elder's expectations: "We're all getting old, and the future can only depend on yourselves. You are the most talented of this generation, and the burden on your shoulders will be heavy in the future."
"Tell me, what grade of soul tool do you want to make, and what equipment do you need? My soul tool department may not have other things, but we have all kinds of smelting and engraving equipment, and we can even procure some rare metal consumables for you."
"I want to attempt to break through to level eight in soul tools. I mainly need to refine several close-combat soul tools that combine offense and defense, and also forge a ranged soul tool weapon that is compatible with my own soul power. I will need an advanced smelting furnace, a precision soul tool etching table, as well as some rare metals and core array materials." Jiang Che stated his needs frankly. "My soul tool cultivation is currently stuck at the peak of level seven, and I would like to take this opportunity to try to break through to level eight in soul tools. Therefore, I would like to ask Dean Qian for more advice."
"An eighth-level soul tool? He's even aiming to become an eighth-level soul master?" Qian Duoduo's eyes gleamed, and his gaze towards Jiang Che grew increasingly satisfied. "Good lad, quite ambitious, but I like it! Our Shrek disciples must have this kind of drive!"
He immediately took out a cyan token engraved with intricate soul-guiding patterns from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Che. The token was surrounded by faint soul power fluctuations of an eighth-level soul master: "With this token, you can use the top-level exclusive laboratory of the Soul Guiding Department. The equipment inside is all top-of-the-line, enough for you to refine eighth-level soul tools. Take the consumables in the laboratory as needed, don't be shy. If you encounter any bottlenecks during the production process, or have any questions about the inscription of the magic array or the connection of soul power, come to my office anytime, and I will personally guide you."
Jiang Che accepted the token, feeling the warm soul power flowing through his palm. He quickly cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Dean Qian."
"Why are you being so polite with me? Your achievements in soul guidance are an honor for Shrek Academy." Qian Duoduo waved his hand and said gruffly, "The forging of high-level soul tools is quite risky. When inscribing the array, you must be calm and focused, control your soul power output, and don't rush things. Safety first. You can focus on your research in the laboratory. I'll give the orders, and no one will dare to disturb you."
"I will keep the dean's instructions in mind." Jiang Che nodded in agreement, gripped the token, turned and left the office, heading straight for the Soul Guidance Department's experimental building, preparing to begin refining soul tools and breaking through realms.
"Wait a minute!" Qian Duoduo suddenly called out to Jiang Che, who was about to leave.
"Is there anything else?" Jiang Che turned to look at Qian Duoduo again.
Qian Duoduo returned to his seat, opened the drawer under his desk, and took out a thick notebook. He carefully wiped the notebook clean.
"This is a notebook I used to keep records when I was learning about soul tools in my youth. It contains my insights and problems encountered every time I made a soul tool."
"This notebook contains records up to the present day, after I became an eighth-level Soul Master. I hope there's something in it that can help you. There are also some problems in it that I haven't been able to solve yet. If you're able, please help me solve them as well."
As she spoke, Qian Duoduo shoved the notebook into Jiang Che's arms, giving him no chance to refuse.
Jiang Che looked at the notebook in his arms and was also a little emotional. He grew up on Poseidon Island and was mostly in contact with elders like Elder Mu, including Qian Duoduo.
"Don't worry, Dean, I won't return the laptop until these problems are resolved," Jiang Che said with a smile.
"Haha, then I'll look forward to you returning the notebook to me." Qian Duoduo also laughed, because if Jiang Che could really solve all the problems inside, then Jiang Che would undoubtedly be a level nine Soul Master, and he also hoped that Shrek Academy could produce a level nine Soul Master.