Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Blue Silver Grass in Evolution
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Su Yuntao looked at Wang Li with a mixture of sympathy and regret, sighing and shaking his head before finally saying,
"Level three soul power… Such a talent, but with a Blue Silver Grass spirit. This spirit has no attack power, no defensive capabilities. Even a hammer or an axe would have made you an excellent soul master…"
After his lament, Su Yuntao still dutifully asked,
"Child, what's your name?"
Hearing this, Wang Li promptly responded,
"Wang Li!"
Su Yuntao took out a pen and paper, swiftly filling out a Spirit Hall certificate. "Wangjia Village, Wang Li…" As he considered what to list for the spirit, the memory of that slightly sturdier, more upright Blue Silver Grass came to mind. Almost instinctively, he wrote "Mutated Blue Silver Grass" and recorded the level three soul power.
Handing the completed certificate stamped with the Wuhun Hall emblem to Wang Li, he said,
"Take this certificate and wait over there."
Wang Li took the certificate, stepping out of the array and moving aside, his expression still somewhat dazed.
Su Yuntao cast another glance at him, feeling even greater pity. In his eyes, Wang Li was struggling to accept this turn of events. To have spirit power, yet awaken a useless spirit—he shook his head and called,
"Next…"
What Su Yuntao didn't know was that Wang Li's attention was fully absorbed by the interface he had unlocked the day his memories awoke. Until now, a certain section had remained inaccessible but had finally activated today:
- Host: Wang Li
- Spirit: Blue Silver Grass Lv2 (In Evolution)
- Soul Power: Level 3 (54%) +
- Trait: Vitality Lv2 (The Blue Silver Grass, found in every corner of the continent, may be weak, but it has strong resilience, allowing it to slowly recover from harm)
- Passive: Tenacity Lv2 ("What doesn't kill me makes me stronger." After overcoming any non-lethal injury, your body grows sturdier.)
- Soul Rings: None
- Soul Bones: None
- Experience: 0
Staring at this interface, Wang Li felt some lingering doubts clear up at last.
"So my spirit is still Blue Silver Grass, but it's not just a mutated version—it's evolving Blue Silver Grass. Is this evolution caused by my transmigration or due to the interface itself?"
Whatever the cause, this was a good thing. The Blue Silver Grass had only reached level two but already brought him to level three soul power. If it evolved to the maximum level, it could be a game-changer!
Thinking of this, Wang Li couldn't help feeling excited.
He continued reading. "Level three soul power, 54%… and that plus sign—does this mean I actually have three and a half levels, and it can be upgraded directly?"
An upgrade button, like a skill tree?
This neatly addressed the issue of cultivation! Convenient, very convenient.
Vitality and Tenacity… these attributes are fitting for a plant and are linked to the spirit's level. This means the quality of the spirit affects its traits and passives.
Wang Li felt a bit regretful. Despite its evolution, Blue Silver Grass remained a low-tier spirit. With a top-grade spirit, he would undoubtedly gain powerful traits and passives.
Then again, starting with this humble Blue Silver Grass, much like his orphaned beginnings, suited him well. It would boost his survival rate on his journey to become a soul master, and only by surviving could he go further.
As for soul rings and soul bones, those weren't concerns for him yet. He would need to reach level ten to qualify for his first soul ring.
In his mind, Wang Li reviewed everything he knew so far. He had a built-in "cheat"—with experience points, he could directly increase his soul power, and his spirit had begun evolving. However, evolution couldn't be achieved through experience alone, so his main focus should be on how to gain experience and discover further evolution methods.
After figuring all this out, Wang Li felt a newfound sense of clarity.
The future of Douluo Continent seemed filled with dangers, but as long as he grew stronger, he could look forward to a thrilling adventure in this new world, unconcerned with trivial matters.
On the other side, Su Yuntao had completed the spirit awakening for the remaining five children. As expected, all had spirits with no soul power—mostly farming tools or the ever-common Blue Silver Grass. Wang Li remained the only one with soul power, though his spirit was also Blue Silver Grass.
A useless spirit is still a useless spirit. Su Yuntao felt considerable disappointment; this trip had been another waste, and now he could only hope for better results in the next village.
After dispelling his spirit form and returning to human appearance, Su Yuntao looked visibly weary. He packed his belongings, put them back in his travel bag, and opened the door to leave.
Outside, the village elder Wang Ping and a group of anxious parents were waiting, their eyes fixed on Su Yuntao with anticipation.
As the village elder, Wang Ping stepped forward with respect and eager hope.
"Honored Soul Master, how are the talents of the children in our village?"
Su Yuntao glanced back briefly, his gaze stopping on Wang Li before he turned away. Then, with some regret, he said,
"One child has a decent talent—level three soul power. He will be able to train in the future."
But before Wang Ping could celebrate, Su Yuntao continued,
"Unfortunately, his spirit is only Blue Silver Grass. Even with soul power, it's still just Blue Silver Grass, which makes it impossible to become a strong soul master!"
With those words, Su Yuntao shook his head and left quickly, needing to rush to the next village.
Wang Ping's face fell. This time had seemed different than before—they'd finally had a child with potential, but it turned out to be another Blue Silver Grass spirit, offering hope only to cruelly take it away.
He let out a deep sigh, knowing the odds were slim for ordinary civilians like them to have children with powerful spirits.
In a weary voice, he called out,
"Which child has the soul power?"
Wang Li stepped forward and said,
"Village Elder, it's me."
Wang Ping looked at Wang Li, surprised.
"It's you, Little Li…"
Then, as if making a firm decision, he said,
"Little Li, tell me honestly—do you want to become a soul master?"
Wang Li's expression was resolute as he nodded.
"Yes, I do!"
A warm smile appeared on Wang Ping's face.
"Good. I'll try to secure a spot for you in the work-study program shared by the nearby villages. In three months, we'll send you to Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy in the city. Study hard there, Little Li. If you become a soul master, our whole village will benefit."
In this world, soul masters were highly regarded. They were nobility; if someone in the village became a soul master, even the tax officers would stop hassling them. And if that person became powerful, the whole village could become exempt from taxes altogether.
Wang Li's eyes sparkled at the thought of Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy. He realized he needed a meditation technique, as well as knowledge in culture and spirit lore. He couldn't afford to remain illiterate or ignorant of basic spirit beasts…
That would never do!
(End of Chapter)
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