Chapter 92: Qian Duoduo's Invitation – A Sincere Man Indeed

Shrek Academy couldn't compete with the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy. At Shrek, even inner court students in the Soul Tool Department were usually only at Rank 5 Soul Engineer level.

The fact that He Caitou was Fan Yu's disciple spoke to his talent, but he was currently only a Rank 3 Soul Engineer.

"Your talent is extraordinary."

Fan Yu marveled.

Qian Ran had memorized the entire soul tool creation process and could easily replicate it. For most people, remembering every detail would be useless, but Qian Ran was different. Each cut was precise in depth and length, with almost no errors. From memorizing formation arrays to engraving, Qian Ran could perfectly replicate each step of the soul tool creation process.

This was the benefit of his powerful mental strength, allowing him to gauge the depth and width of the carvings with remarkable precision.

Looking at the Rank 5 soul tool he had created, no one could find any flaws.

"Look at him, then look at yourself! You must create a Rank 4 soul tool by the end of the year," Fan Yu said, tapping He Caitou on the head. Previously, he'd been satisfied with He Caitou, but after seeing Qian Ran, he felt increasingly disappointed. How could there be such a gap between people?

"Alright," He Caitou muttered, feeling wronged.

How could he possibly compare to a genius like Qian Ran? He'd heard that Qian Ran had incredible talent for cultivation, the strongest of this year's freshmen. Initially, he thought Qian Ran had joined the Soul Tool Department just for fun, as talented Martial Soul students occasionally came to dabble, mainly to enhance their combat abilities.

Before the Soul Sage level, a soul engineer with a soul tool generally had greater combat power than a soul master of the same rank.

But…

Who knew Qian Ran would be so impressive?

In just a week, he was making Rank 5 soul tools, and he might even start creating Rank 6 soul tools soon!

If this were the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, he'd be celebrated as a rare talent.

"Haha, don't be too hard on him. He Caitou's progress is already top-notch for the Soul Tool Department," Qian Duoduo chuckled. Since Qian Ran was Xian Liner's disciple, it was almost like having his own student as well.

The more Qian Duoduo looked at Qian Ran, the more pleased he became.

This type of student didn't require much teaching and was far better than those who could be frustrating to instruct.

What delighted Qian Duoduo most was that whenever Qian Ran was around, Xian Liner would dress beautifully, allowing him to enjoy the view as well.

"Not bad for my student."

Xian Liner beamed with pride. Though her own soul tool expertise was modest, she hadn't expected her disciple to be such a prodigious talent.

With Qian Ran now showing unparalleled aptitude for creating soul tools, Xian Liner decided he should fully pursue both paths.

If he became a Titled Douluo and a Rank 9 Soul Engineer, it would be terrifying indeed.

A powerful soul master who could create their own customized soul tools would be unstoppable.

Following this path, Qian Ran would surely make a name for himself on the continent.

Qian Ran, however, didn't see it that way. With the Holy Sword of Angels and the Golden Dragon Spear, he had no shortage of powerful soul tools. Protective gear, though, would be useful.

"You should start focusing on theoretical research now."

"If you're interested, you could study at my home. If you have any questions, you can ask me anytime," Qian Duoduo offered. For Qian Ran to craft original soul tools instead of just imitating, he needed a solid foundation in theory.

Xian Liner doted on this disciple, and Qian Duoduo wanted to make a good impression on her.

And if Qian Ran studied with him, he'd get to see Xian Liner frequently.

Though he and Xian Liner were officially married, they weren't close. She barely visited their shared home, as she lived elsewhere.

Xian Liner glanced at Qian Duoduo, guilt flickering in her gaze.

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to intrude."

Qian Ran swallowed hard.

Was Qian Duoduo setting a trap, or was he just…

Whoa!

He hadn't expected Qian Duoduo to invite him over personally.

Wouldn't that mean he'd see Xian Liner often too? The thought made him nervous.

Qian Duoduo really was an "innocent" man! No wonder Xian Liner had no interest in him. He was so oblivious that it would be hard for her to like him.

"Of course! You need to learn all the theory for Rank 1 to Rank 5 soul tools, and that knowledge isn't something you can gain from books alone. Your talent would be wasted if you learned step-by-step like the other students. If you study with me, you'll likely grasp all the theory within a few months, becoming a fully qualified Rank 5 Soul Engineer."

"At my place, you'd just need to study and ask me questions as needed. That way, you'd learn much faster."

Qian Duoduo spoke earnestly. If Qian Ran weren't Xian Liner's disciple, he would have wanted to take him on as his own. Even without Xian Liner, Qian Duoduo wouldn't want to waste Qian Ran's talent for soul engineering.

"Duoduo's right. I can also guide you in cultivation," Xian Liner agreed enthusiastically. If Qian Ran were nearby, she could observe his training more closely.

In truth, she felt she hadn't done enough as his teacher.

Since taking him on as a disciple, Qian Ran hadn't come to her with any training issues. She'd even run out of resources to teach him. She initially intended to teach him the Dominating the World technique, but his own progress in this area surpassed hers. She might even need to ask him for advice on using mental power.

Xian Liner felt she needed to invest more time in Qian Ran to avoid seeming negligent.

"Since my teacher insists, I won't refuse." Qian Ran wasn't going to miss this opportunity. If he could add Xian Liner to his harem, the system rewards would be substantial indeed.

Qian Duoduo and Xian Liner together were holding each other back from happiness. If he became closer with Xian Liner, Qian Duoduo would be free to find a better match, ensuring he wouldn't be alone forever. Qian Ran was practically doing him a favor!

"Fan Yu, let Zhou Yi know that Qian Ran will be training with us for the next few months, so he probably won't be attending classes."

Fan Yu nodded in agreement; given Qian Ran's strength, attending classes was hardly necessary.

(End of Chapter)