Jin Peng: Second-Level Soul Engineer**
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Boom!
A loud explosion suddenly resounded, and Yuhao, who was tempering his body beneath the lake, was startled and instantly opened his eyes.
"Why was there an explosion? Could it be that Youyou and the others encountered an accident?"
After a brief thought, Yuhao immediately rushed upward.
Bang!
Water splashed violently as Yuhao leapt out of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes and landed on the shore.
Looking toward Youyou and the other three souls, he saw that a thick cloud of mist had risen, completely blocking his line of sight.
Yuhao frowned slightly. With a casual wave of his hand, a gust of icy wind swept forward, instantly dispersing the mist.
Soon, the figures of Youyou and the others reappeared before him.
Upon seeing Yuhao, Youyou immediately smiled brightly and said:
"Yuhao, you're out. The Qiankun Good Fortune Pill has been successfully refined."
As she spoke, Youyou spread out her small hands, revealing nine crystal-clear pills radiating a mysterious brilliance.
The moment Yuhao saw the Qiankun Good Fortune Pills, a look of undisguised joy appeared on his face.
Only now did he realize that the explosion earlier was not an accident, but the natural phenomenon caused by the completion of the pill refinement.
Stepping forward, Yuhao picked up one of the pills and placed it under his nose.
A refreshing medicinal fragrance instantly entered his senses, causing the soul power within his body to stir slightly.
"As expected of the Qiankun Good Fortune Pill. It truly contains the power of heaven and earth."
Yuhao couldn't help but praise.
Hearing this, Youyou raised her chin proudly and said:
"Of course. Do you even know who refined it?"
Yuhao chuckled softly and replied:
"Haha, it's all thanks to the three of you."
Receiving his praise, Youyou became even more pleased, while Gillian and Bajiao behind her also showed faint expressions of pride.
Although Youyou led the refinement process, without Gillian's Ultimate Fire and Bajiao's Ultimate Ice furnace, success would have been impossible.
Afterward, Yuhao took out a jade bottle, carefully stored all nine Qiankun Good Fortune Pills inside, and then asked:
"How long did this refinement take?"
During this period, he had been focused on tempering his body within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes and had completely lost track of time.
"About fifteen days."
Youyou calculated briefly before answering.
Hearing this, Yuhao raised his eyebrows slightly.
"It's already been half a month. We need to leave immediately."
He had not forgotten his agreement with Du BuSi.
After one month, Du BuSi would bring people to the Star Dou Forest to meet him.
If they arrived and found him absent, it could easily lead to unnecessary conflict.
After thinking for a moment, Yuhao said to Youyou and the others:
"Hurry and say goodbye to your companions. We'll depart right after."
The three souls nodded in response.
After all, they had lived together with the other immortal herbs for tens of thousands of years. A proper farewell was necessary.
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After bidding farewell to the other immortal herb soul beasts, the three souls returned to Yuhao's body.
Without wasting any more time, Yuhao turned and left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes Valley.
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At the same time, as Yuhao departed from the Sunset Forest, a group of people arrived at the Star Dou Great Forest.
The group consisted of both elders and younger disciples.
Leading them was an elderly man with slightly bald hair and long green locks flowing behind him.
It was none other than Du BuSi.
Standing behind him were several elders, including Jin Peng, as well as younger members like Long Aotian and Gu Tong.
"Sect Master, we've already entered the inner region of the Star Dou Great Forest. I've sensed the presence of several ten-thousand-year soul beasts, and even auras stronger than that."
Jin Peng stepped forward and spoke in a low, serious tone.
Although a month ago their Body Sect had successfully escaped the joint pursuit of Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy due to Di Tian's intervention—
And had even slain a Super Douluo along with multiple Titled Douluo—
Jin Peng still felt uneasy.
After all, the enmity between humans and soul beasts had existed for countless years.
Not to mention that their Body Sect had once hunted several ten-thousand-year soul beasts within this very forest, even triggering a beast tide.
Du BuSi naturally understood this as well.
However, compared to Jin Peng, he remained much calmer.
"It's fine. You were there a month ago. If Di Tian truly wanted to kill us, we wouldn't have left alive. There's no need to worry about them attacking us now."
"Besides, you should understand how important Yuhao is to them."
Hearing this, Jin Peng nodded slightly before asking:
"Yuhao was brought here by Di Tian to research the concept of souls. Do you think they've succeeded in this past month?"
Jin Peng was one of the few people aware of the existence of souls.
As a Super Douluo, he clearly understood how superior souls were compared to traditional soul rings.
To be honest, if he still had available soul ring slots, he would have already attempted to contract one himself.
However, so far, he had only witnessed the existence of the Snow Empress as a soul.
Thus, he wasn't entirely confident in whether Yuhao and Di Tian had truly succeeded.
Du BuSi, however, showed complete confidence and said with a faint smile:
"Don't worry. Since Yuhao asked me to bring people here, it means he has absolute confidence."
Hearing this, Jin Peng felt slightly reassured.
Glancing at Long Aotian and the others behind him, he couldn't help but sigh:
"I really envy these youngsters."
"Haha, Old Jin, no need for that. I heard you've been studying soul tools recently. How's your progress?"
Du BuSi chuckled as he asked.
At the mention of soul tools, Jin Peng's eyes lit up instantly, even more excited than when discussing souls.
"Sect Master, we were truly like frogs at the bottom of a well before. We've greatly underestimated the power of soul tools."
"Oh?"
Du BuSi originally asked casually, but upon hearing this, his interest was immediately piqued.
"Tell me more."
"You remember the three ninth-level soul tools you gave me a month ago, right?"
After obtaining the storage soul tools from the two fallen ninth-level soul engineers, Du BuSi had found three ninth-level soul tools among them.
Since Jin Peng had shown interest in soul tools, Du BuSi handed all three over to him for research.
"I remember. What, after just one month, have you learned to craft ninth-level soul tools?"
Du BuSi joked lightly.
Jin Peng waved his hands hurriedly.
"How could that be? Right now, I can only produce first- and second-level soul tools."
Although he spoke modestly, the pride in his tone was unmistakable.
Even Du BuSi was slightly surprised.
"Old Jin, you can already craft second-level soul tools? Doesn't that mean you've become a second-level soul engineer?"
Jin Peng straightened his back slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes.
"That's right. Although it's only the beginning, I've already grasped the basic principles of soul tool construction. Give me enough time, and advancing further won't be impossible."
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