Chapter 123: Enhancing the Girls’ Strength? Ice Emperor’s Mental Power Training

Hearing Qian Ran's suggestion, the girls all started longing for an adventure.

Most students at a soul master academy are quite driven; after all, only by increasing one's strength can one's social standing improve. Even Tang Ya and the others rarely had the time to go out and have fun.

Only Qian Ran, with his system, could indulge in a carefree life without a worry.

But Qian Ran wasn't without troubles; no matter how hard he trained, his efforts felt almost futile.

With just a casual sign-in, he'd receive massive rewards, and every addition to his harem brought in even more bonuses. The soul power he gained from training was minuscule compared to the system's rewards. So it wasn't that Qian Ran was unwilling to work hard—it just wasn't necessary to achieve meaningful power growth.

The girls envied Qian Ran's rapid rise in strength.

Whenever they weren't spending time with him, they'd pour all their energy into training, but their progress was painstakingly slow. Meanwhile, Qian Ran? They rarely saw him actually train. Could he just be naturally gifted in cultivation?

Wang Dong'er knew even more. Qian Ran didn't just slack off during the day; once back in the dorm, he'd usually cuddle up with her and fall asleep. Maybe, she sometimes thought, Qian Ran could even grow stronger while sleeping.

"Qian Ran, can you help us increase our strength too?" Jiang Nannan leaned in close, her breath warm against him. Tang Ya used to be far weaker than her, but now she'd become one of the strongest in the outer court, second only to Qian Ran himself. Even Bei Bei was no match for Qian Ran.

Naturally, Jiang Nannan was envious.

Compared to the others in the outer court, her strength was decent, but nowhere near Tang Ya's level.

"I want it too."

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"If you just want to increase your combat ability, I could make some customized soul tools for you. That would make you almost unbeatable at your level. Before becoming a Soul Saint, a soul tool master's combat power is generally higher than that of a soul master at the same level," Qian Ran suggested after a moment's thought.

"I don't want any soul tools," Wang Dong'er pouted. She'd never liked soul tools, and while her feelings had mellowed somewhat since Qian Ran became a soul tool master, she still instinctively resisted them.

"I'll take them. As an agility-type attacker, the right soul tools would give me a big boost," Jiang Nannan said without hesitation. She was willing to accept anything that would increase her strength. Agility-type attackers and soul tools were an excellent match. At Shrek Academy, agility-type soul masters usually relied on powerful soul tools to increase their attack power, while assault-type soul masters used speed-enhancing boosters.

Tang Ya didn't speak; her strength was already substantial, and soul tools could only provide minor support.

After all, with just three rings, Tang Ya already had battle power close to that of a Soul King. Even with a level-four soul tool, her Dark Blue Silver Grass martial soul was more lethal. And higher-level soul tools would be too demanding for her current soul power to use. So for her, soul tools were of limited benefit.

"I'll custom-make a set for you. It won't be too difficult," Qian Ran said, pulling Jiang Nannan onto his lap with a smile. Making a soul tool required him to take precise measurements of Jiang Nannan's physique for the perfect fit.

Jiang Nannan blushed deeply.

This rascal… Was he planning to have her wear that bunny outfit again?

She only had one, and he'd already torn a huge hole in it the last time.

"Qian Ran, is there any way to help us cultivate faster? Our soul power is increasing so slowly…" Xiao Xiao looked at Qian Ran with pleading eyes. Of all the girls, Xiao Xiao's soul power was the lowest. She had yet to break through to level 20.

Wang Dong'er was almost at level 27, but she still wasn't satisfied with her progress.

"Increasing cultivation speed? I don't have a way right now, but there might be in the future."

Qian Ran thought seriously.

If he made a trip to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he could gather some treasures to boost their cultivation.

"For now, I can teach you to cultivate mental power, which will strengthen your abilities as well."

"I want to learn!"

The girls were taken aback. They knew Qian Ran had some secret technique to utilize mental power. In combat, Qian Ran often used mental power attacks to great effect. Watching him defeat opponents with barely any visible effort was something they couldn't help but envy.

They hadn't expected Qian Ran to actually share this skill with them.

"It's actually pretty simple in theory. I'll teach you the basics of tempering mental power," Qian Ran explained, and the girls eagerly began to practice. Though their mental power was still weak, their control over it left them astonished. That seemingly intangible mental power was something they could actually harness, opening the door to a whole new world.

"Using mental power to aid in cultivating soul power will help you, but don't overdo it," Qian Ran cautioned. "Your martial soul talent is your greatest asset. Don't lose sight of that."

Time is limited, and even finding time for soul power training was challenging. Spending too much time on mental power would be counterproductive for them. Having some mental attack skills to disrupt opponents could be handy, though.

"So mental power can be cultivated like this? And you can use it for attacks without needing a soul skill? That's terrifying. If I could use powerful mental attacks in battle, I could turn the tide in an instant," Ice Emperor, who had been eavesdropping, was stunned by Qian Ran's teachings on mental power.

"What other treasures is Qian Ran hiding?" Ice Emperor began to think that following him might have been her smartest decision. If she learned the art of mental power, coupled with her own formidable soul power, she could probably challenge an Ultimate Douluo.

Increasing her mental power would also greatly enhance her perception and understanding, paving the way for her to reach higher levels.

She wasn't short on time. Although she had converted her soul beast power into human soul power and taken on a human form, her essence remained that of a soul beast. She'd only gained the benefits of a human-like body, while her lifespan still aligned with that of a soul beast. She had plenty of time to cultivate mental power. Of course, Ice Emperor had noticed that though she'd gained some advantages, her cultivation speed was slower than that of human soul masters. Otherwise, with her long lifespan, she could have surpassed all humans.

But Ice Emperor didn't mind the slower pace. After all, she could live for a long time.

(End of Chapter)