Nightfall in the Wilderness
The campfire flickered brightly under the night sky.
"Hui, extend your hand. Let me check your condition," said Du Busi, turning around after finishing dinner.
"I'll also estimate the age of your first spirit ring absorption."
"Thank you, Master," Hui politely responded, quickly raising his right hand.
Du Busi grasped his wrist without hesitation and began channeling his spiritual power into Hui's body. His own soul power contained toxins, making such a task difficult. Fortunately, his martial soul provided substantial spiritual enhancement, allowing him to manage this task effectively.
Using spiritual power for this examination also conveniently tested Hui's spiritual strength.
As Du Busi's spiritual power entered Hui's body, he sensed an unusual resistance emanating from the pineal gland. It wasn't a fluctuation of spiritual power, which puzzled him.
"Hmm? Your martial soul seems to possess some force that interferes with external probing," Du Busi remarked in confusion.
Hui silently speculated that it might be remnants of spatial power from a previous self-detonation in the divine realm. However, he chose not to disclose this, pretending to be unaware.
"Ah? I didn't feel anything," Hui responded.
"Perhaps your cultivation isn't sufficient," Du Busi mused, then advised, "Your martial soul may have other extraordinary traits; you should explore them."
He withdrew his spiritual power.
"Understood, Master!" Hui respectfully acknowledged.
Du Busi smiled and nodded, then furrowed his brow.
"Hui, your meridians, foundation, and spiritual strength are impressive—better than most adults. Additionally, there's still residual medicinal power in your body. It appears you've previously consumed substances to enhance your physique. The strength of your spiritual power indicates significant support from your martial soul."
"Your foundation is excellent."
"However, your organs are severely weakened and haven't fully recovered, which is why the medicinal effects haven't dissipated."
"Organ weakness indeed hampers absorption efficiency."
"Fortunately, you're still young; these medicinal effects won't turn into impurities quickly."
"In the future, you needn't worry. Spirit rings inherit some vitality from spirit beasts, which will greatly improve your organ condition. By then, these medicinal effects will be absorbed more rapidly, possibly even boosting your soul power."
"However, your first spirit ring's age may need to be slightly reduced. I estimate it can only be around 400 years."
"A higher age might cause the spirit ring's energy to be too violent for you, potentially harming your heart and veins."
"The risk is too great; we don't need to take it."
"Master is right," Hui's father, Ming Chen, agreed.
Hui, thinking of showing off, remained respectful and said, "Master, I understand!"
Du Busi puffed out his chest and arrogantly tilted his chin.
"Hui, don't worry. My sect has a secret method to increase spirit ring age. Once your martial soul undergoes a second awakening, we can apply it."
"As for how much it can increase, that depends on your physical and spiritual strength."
"So, Hui, you must work hard from now on." He looked at him expectantly.
Hui immediately straightened his posture and solemnly said, "Master, I will diligently cultivate."
Du Busi nodded in satisfaction.
Ming Chen smiled inwardly, thinking that Du Busi was quite adept at teaching his disciple.
Seeing that Du Busi had nothing more to say, Ming Chen politely said, "Master, please rest here. I will take Hui to learn something."
"Alright," Du Busi nodded. He was aware of the Ming family's unique martial arts.
He watched as the father and son departed.
Soon, Ming Chen led Hui to an open area.
At this time, a crescent moon hung high in the sky, its light illuminating the surroundings. Visibility was good.
Hui stood tall under the moonlight, his expression serious.
"Hui, what I am about to teach you is our Ming family's inherited eye training technique."
"It's called the 'Moonlit Gaze.'"
"It originated from an ancestor's fifth spirit skill a thousand years ago. Later, the principle was comprehended and improved, leading to the creation of this eye training method."
"Practicing this technique can enhance your vision using moonlight and, to some extent, improve your spiritual power and perception."
"At advanced levels, you can use formless spiritual power to perceive the essence of things, add willpower to arrows, ignore illusions, and lock onto, track, and eliminate enemies through obstacles. The tracking distance depends on individual cultivation."
"Isn't this like having built-in GPS?" Hui thought, surprised.