The items sent by the Six Doors were not particularly satisfying to Wang Linchi, especially the three Natural Treasures, which were of the lowest quality. Including the Natural Treasure he had previously traded his Derivative Soul Skill·Soul Kind Cooling for at Qinghe Academy, he now possessed a total of four. Theoretically, these could raise his ntal Limit from 100 to 104 points. However, this was rely theoretical; he estimated he could realistically only increase it to around 102 points. Due to their poor quality, the first item could increase his ntal Limit to 101 points, while the other three combined could only add one more point, bringing the total to 102.
However, each additional point to his ntal Limit allowed him to have a greater ntal Power Capacity Limit during the next breakthrough. Wang Linchi had only discovered this after purchasing many books from the black market upon his arrival at Yi Ning Prefecture.
A normal Black Iron Level Awakener who broke through with one hundred points of spiritual power would only have a ntal Power Capacity Limit of 1,000 points. But for every extra point in one’s ntal Limit before breakthrough, their ntal Power Capacity Limit at the Black Iron Level would increase by another one hundred points. In other words, if an Awakener reached the Black Iron Level with a ntal Limit of 101 points, their ntal Power Capacity Limit during the Black Iron Level stage would be 1,100 points.
At present, the maximum ntal Limit for the White Porcelain level was typically 110 points; any more was unbearable. Even though it was only an increase of 10 points, the quantity of Natural Treasures consud should not be underestimated. More importantly, after reaching a certain threshold, quantity wouldn’t help; adequate quality was needed instead. Otherwise, it wouldn’t just be a decrease in effectiveness, but complete ineffectiveness.
The only regret was that the spiritual power in Wang Linchi’s Nine Revolutions Golden Core didn’t count towards his ntal Limit, as the 110-point ntal Limit could no longer be advanced. If his 1,000 points of spiritual power from the Golden Core were actually included, he would be invincible. The spiritual power of the Nine Revolutions Golden Core was more like that of the Soul Shadow·Book of Records. Since the two were one entity, it also belonged to Wang Linchi. However, for the actual breakthrough assessnt, his own inherent spiritual power was the primary factor.
If Wang Linchi could break through to the Black Iron Level with a ntal Limit of 110 points, the Black Iron Level effect of his Nine Revolutions Golden Core would grant 2,000 points of spiritual power capacity each ti he re-cultivated, not just 1,000 points. After all, the ten re-cultivations of the Nine Revolutions Golden Core would grant him 20,000 points of spiritual power. Combined with his own 2,000 points (his personal ntal Power Capacity Limit), that would total 22,000 points—a figure more outrageous than any genius could achieve. Perhaps even a Secret Silver Level Awakener couldn’t defeat him, a Black Iron Level with a Nine Revolutions Golden Core. More importantly, if one broke through to the Black Iron Level with a 110-point ntal Limit, the resulting ntal Power Capacity Limit at Black Iron Level, normally 1,100 points, would instead beco 2,200 points. As this accumulated step by step, the disparity would grow ever larger with each advancent.
This was the difference between geniuses with backing and resources and ordinary people without such support. The disparity in foundational spiritual power alone was already imnse, not to ntion the better education and environnt afforded to the privileged. Such relatively common techniques were probably only known by the Great Families and so high-ranking officials in Qinghe City. Information like this was kept tightly under wraps from the lower classes and even within the black market. Wang Linchi was certain that Yan Ming King and the past geniuses all must have possessed Soul Secret Techniques and broken through with a 110-point ntal Limit; otherwise, how could they have created such a gap? He wasn’t jealous, though. Their family backgrounds were a given, and his jealousy would be useless.
Within two years, there shouldn’t be too many problems, Wang Linchi ntally calculated. He currently had an 8-point deficit in his ntal Limit, but it wasn’t as if there were no ways to make it up. There was still Yan Ming King. After Yan Ming King completed the Four Generations Soul Kind Boiling, Wang Linchi could trade so Matryoshka-style Derivative Soul Skills for what he needed. Given the Ming King Palace’s influence, it was highly probable he could obtain all the necessary items. The only prerequisite was that Yan Ming King didn’t relocate during this period. If he did, Wang Linchi wouldn’t know where to find him.
One really can’t compare oneself to others, Wang Linchi sighed. He had delayed for five years for all this, just to secure a better future. Others could obtain such things with a re stretch of their hand, without any ntal or physical exertion, and without resorting to scheming or selling knowledge.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.
Just as he finished his lant, he heard a knock on the door. It’s unlikely to be Ruan Tian; it must be soone else. If it were Ruan Tian, he would have co straight in.
"Co in," Wang Linchi responded.
The door was pushed open, and in walked the forr dean, Xu Shou.
"Long ti no see, Dean. What seed like misfortune back then was truly a blessing in disguise. Not only did no harm co to you, but you were even promoted," Wang Linchi said, rising to greet him.
With Yan Ming King as his son-in-law, even being taken to Yi Ning Prefecture for questioning wouldn’t have caused Xu Shou any real trouble. At most, he would have received a lateral transfer and then had to slowly build up his career again. But now it was different; he had been directly promoted a rank. Judging by his appearance, he seed to hold a position of real power. The incident involving Xu Shou back then was likely the work of the Peacock Sword Sect. After all, it was a necessary asure for them to obtain the Soul Kind more securely.
"I must thank you for your help, Wang. Otherwise, how could I have had this chance for promotion?" Xu Shou no longer treated Wang Linchi as a student and sat down, engaging in polite conversation.
Then, he lowered his voice and said, "We start the operation tomorrow afternoon. Li Jinzhang has found so traces. I will be protecting you then."
Evidently, the Six Doors had uncovered Xu Shou’s relationship with him. Therefore, the Governor had specifically assigned Xu Shou to make contact. Although it was an interdepartntal assignnt, it didn’t matter as it would still count towards Xu Shou’s rits. Xu Shou hadn’t considered refusing. He was an Elite Gold Level Awakener; even in Yi Ning Prefecture, he was considered a formidable expert. Aside from the Governor, who was a Morning Star level Awakener, very few people could compete with him.
"What’s the pretext?" Wang Linchi also replied in a low voice.
"Wang, you don’t have a girlfriend or family here. How about coming to my house tomorrow night? I’ll prepare a dinner to thank you. Without your support, I wouldn’t have been promoted to this position," Xu Shou said, his voice no longer a whisper only Wang Linchi could hear, but at a normal volu.
Wang Linchi’s heart tightened. He cursed inwardly. This action indicates they have people in the Soul Kind Bureau! Otherwise, there’d be no need to say it like that. The Prefecture administration is truly incompetent! To think they’ve been infiltrated by the other side.
"Alright, for such a great contribution, eating up a month of your salary as Dean shouldn’t be too much, right?" Wang Linchi responded, feigning a jest.
"Never mind a month! Even if it were a year’s salary, if I so much as blinked, it would an I wasn’t doing justice to your research achievents," Xu Shou retorted imdiately.
The two chatted for about another half hour before Xu Shou finally rose to leave. "I’ll pick you up tomorrow. Don’t go running off on a date with so young lady."
With that, he laughed heartily and walked out of Wang Linchi’s office.
Wang Linchi felt sowhat helpless. The plan is very successful, but it seems I’m in even more danger. Just what kind of secret does this Rainbow Light Series Soul Kind involve, to entangle so many factions?
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