Chapter 54: Chapter 54: The main character is really willing to put all his efforts into becoming stronger_1
"You’re really investing heavily. It seems Soul Seed Boiling has helped you considerably," Wang Linchi remarked, looking at the resources Yan Ming King had provided.
There were a total of ten Epic Level Soul Kinds. Among them, Wang Linchi had specified the need for two Soul Kinds each from the Soul, Spirit, and Soul spectrums, and one from the Life spectrum. The remaining three had no specific requirements, so they were all from the Element spectrum, consisting of fire, water, and thunder.
As for Good Level Soul Kinds, a staggering ten thousand were given. The numbers for Excellent Level and common level Soul Kinds were even greater—one hundred thousand of the former and one million of the latter.
This hinted at the depth of Ming King Palace’s development in Yi Ning Prefecture.
"Indeed, it’s been a great help," Yan Ming King did not deny. If it hadn’t been helpful, he wouldn’t have offered so many resources.
In addition to these Soul Kinds, there was also a capital of ten million, which Wang Linchi considered a very generous sum.
To Yan Ming King, however, this was a trivial amount, merely a drop in the ocean for the Ming King Palace. Yi Ning Prefecture, as the capital of Yingzhou, was far beyond what a small place like Qinghe City could compare to.
"Alright. Within one year, I’ll definitely deliver the fourth-generation Soul Seed Boiling to you," Wang Linchi replied.
"Then, if I wanted you to create Soul Seed Boiling Soul Skills effective for both Legendary and Mythology Levels, would you also need Soul Kinds of the corresponding levels?" Yan Ming King asked with some hesitation.
"Of course. I can’t create something out of nothing," Wang Linchi responded, then added, "Oh, right, these two are for you. Consider them a bonus for your willingness to sponsor me."
Wang Linchi handed Yan Ming King two derivative Soul Skills from the Soul Seed Boiling Series: Soul Seed Burning and Soul Seed Cooling.
A glint appeared in Yan Ming King’s eyes as he took them.
[Soul Skill - Soul Seed Cooling: When possessing Soul Seed Boiling, each level of Soul Seed Boiling reduces the cooldown time of all Soul Kinds by 5%.]
[Soul Skill - Soul Seed Burning: When possessing Soul Seed Boiling, each level of Soul Seed Boiling increases the effect of all Soul Kinds by an additional 5%.]
Two more incredible skills! As long as he upgraded Soul Seed Boiling to its maximum level, LV10, the cooldown time of his active Soul Kind Skills would be reduced by 50%, and their power would be increased by an additional 50%. Combined with the effects of Soul Seed Boiling itself, this would result in a 150% enhancement.
He was beginning to see Wang Linchi as his lucky star.
Other Soul Skills, even when amplified ten thousand times, hadn’t produced such powerful effects. More importantly, Wang Linchi seemed capable of continuously developing various derivative Soul Skills. This would allow Soul Seed Boiling to serve as the core, from which numerous powerful representative Soul Skills could branch out. This was mainly because previous Soul Skills were mostly active, whereas Wang Linchi’s Soul Seed Boiling Series Soul Skills were all passive, constantly in effect. How could he not love them?
"Besides the fourth-generation Soul Seed Boiling, can you also develop these derivative Soul Skills?" Yan Ming King asked eagerly.
Wang Linchi, looking slightly surprised, nodded. "I can, but it will require time, resources, and sufficient inspiration."
Yan Ming King wanted to suggest they research them together, but he ultimately suppressed the idea. He knew that to maximize the effects of the derivative Soul Skills, the prerequisite was upgrading Soul Seed Boiling to its maximum level, LV10. Otherwise, without the amplification from a max-level Soul Seed Boiling, their potential would always be limited.
"Hmm, I understand. Focus on researching the fourth-generation Soul Seed Boiling for now," Yan Ming King said, then added, "If you need anything, feel free to come to me."
He might have to weigh the pros and cons of investing in a single Soul Seed Boiling. But if it could become a whole series of powerful passive Soul Skills, what was there to hesitate about?
"I won’t be polite," Wang Linchi said. He vaguely guessed the reason for the change in the other man’s attitude towards him could only be the Soul Seed Boiling Series Soul Skills.
He found it rather strange that a Soul Skill with such a significant drawback could be so sought after.
After chatting for a while longer, Yan Ming King left. He was usually very busy; he was either grinding monsters to level up or busy showing off and humbling his rivals.
After Yan Ming King left, Wang Linchi mused to himself. Still, since he’s willing to send resources my way, it’s a good thing.
With these resources, I don’t have to worry about what I need for my Soul Kinds’ evolution.There are even enough Cultivation resources for the Taoist Fetus.
Currently, one Good Level Soul Kind could indeed increase Growth by +1. However, as the Taoist Fetus gradually matured, the required amount would increase significantly. You can’t expect a baby to eat as much as an adult, right? That wouldn’t make any sense.
I just have to be careful not to end up sacrificed.
Wang Linchi hoped to use the protagonist, Yan Ming King, as a channel to acquire Legendary and Mythology Level Soul Kinds. The only drawback was the significant risk involved. He worried he wouldn’t survive long enough to see Yan Ming King, this Gary Stu, become the world’s number one. Yan Ming King was a magnet for trouble, and Wang Linchi’s own strength couldn’t keep pace. By the time Yan Ming King reached max level, Wang Linchi might still only be at the Mountain Copper Level. At that point, Yan Ming King’s enemies could turn Wang Linchi to ash with a mere wave of their hand.
So, having other acquisition channels would be best.
There was one Legendary Level Soul Kind in Yi Ning Prefecture’s Soul Seed Bureau, guarded with extreme strictness. Its origin was currently unclear, but it had certainly been stored for a very long time. It was estimated that only the Governor was qualified to access it.
Wang Linchi wondered why the Governor hadn’t equipped it himself. Given the Governor’s status, equipping all his Potential positions with Epic Level Soul Kinds wouldn’t be an issue. However, filling them all with Legendary Level Soul Kinds was practically impossible; possessing even one was already remarkable.
But he soon realized it might not be that the Governor was unwilling, but that he didn’t dare. Yingzhou possessed only this single Legendary Soul Kind. If it were lost or stolen, he would undoubtedly be held primarily responsible, and the ensuing accountability would impact his authority. Between a Legendary Level Soul Kind and the position of Governor, the former was undoubtedly more precious. Using it himself was even more out of the question. To mobilize it without an official warrant would be no different from theft.
The reason it was kept in Yining Prefecture, the capital of Yingzhou, so contrary to common sense, was likely because it was being prepared for the protagonist, Yan Ming King.
At this thought, Wang Linchi felt his enthusiasm wane. If that’s truly the case, it will never fall into my hands. Trying to snatch a protagonist’s destined opportunity? Am I tired of living?
With Yan Ming King’s Protagonist’s Aura, if Wang Linchi actually tried anything, he’d likely be discovered due to some unforeseen accident and end up as a minor, cannon-fodder villain. If he possessed the ability to seize Yan Ming King’s opportunities, he wouldn’t be in his current predicament. Unless he had transmigrated with something like an Antagonist System or an Opportunity-Seizing System, how could he even dream of trampling on the protagonist?
Countless prodigies had tried to use Yan Ming King as a stepping stone. And the result? Every single one of them ended up becoming a stepping stone for Yan Ming King instead.
He wasn’t that arrogant. As a mere passerby, he knew he had to have some self-awareness.