Chapter 40 Yu Xiaogang, Who Is Afraid of Death and Admits Defeat
During their search for soul beasts in the Thunder Forest, Yu Xiaogang and his group did not encounter any particularly difficult problems.
Ultimately, the fact that this Soul Hunting Team is valued by Yu Xiaogang, who hails from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, means that this team is extraordinary.
After searching the forest, Yu Xiaogang and his group encountered another Soul Hunting team.
A thin, frail Soul Master was sitting cross-legged in front of the carcass of a vicious wolf, clearly absorbing a soul ring.
The captains of the two Soul Hunting teams stepped forward to greet each other. They were both in the Soul Hunting business in Thunder Forest, so they naturally knew each other.
While the two Soul Hunting teams were exchanging information, Yu Xiaogang curiously looked at the Soul Master who was absorbing a soul ring.
Having never left his sect before, this was the first time he had ever witnessed a Soul Master absorbing a soul ring.
"...And just like that, we killed the wolf."
"We were planning to just leave, but then that guy stepped forward and said he wanted to absorb the wolf's spirit ring."
"We advised him against it at the time, as the wolf was nearly four hundred years old, far exceeding his ability to absorb its energy."
"But that guy wouldn't listen and insisted on absorbing it, so we had no choice but to let him try."
Yu Xiaogang overheard the conversation between the two team leaders.
He raised an eyebrow and glanced at the Soul Master who was absorbing a soul ring.
His clothes, faded and patched, clearly indicated he was of commoner origin. Coupled with his frail physique, he attempted to absorb a spirit ring nearly four hundred years old.
"Overestimating himself!"
Yu Xiaogang glanced disdainfully at the Soul Master, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
The first spirit ring in four hundred years—not just anyone can absorb it!
It would be more likely for someone with my well-trained body to absorb this.
As expected, the commoner soul master soon succumbed to his weakened state due to the excessive age of his soul ring.
Once the absorption of a spirit ring begins, unless a powerful figure intervenes to interrupt it, it can only continue indefinitely.
The Soul Hunter team has heard that any powerful individual capable of interrupting the soul ring absorption process must be at least a Soul Saint or Soul Douluo level.
There are no experts of that level among their group.
Therefore, everyone could only stand at a distance, quietly watching the Soul Master's face contort in pain as he couldn't withstand the soul ring.
Soon, blood flowed from the corner of the Soul Master's mouth, then from his nostrils, and finally from his skin.
In the end, the Soul Master was completely covered in blood, and no one could tell where his blood had come from.
Finally, with a muffled thud, the Soul Master coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground.
"It failed."
"Yes, it failed."
The members of the Soul Hunter team who were watching shook their heads, their faces showing no extra expression whatsoever.
They had seen far too many Soul Masters from impoverished backgrounds who, in their quest for success, chose soul rings that exceeded their limits.
And this is often the outcome for these people: they are overwhelmed by their spirit rings and ultimately collapse at the very first step of becoming a spirit master.
When people first started in this line of work, they would try to dissuade those who overestimated their abilities.
However, their attempts to dissuade them often backfire, earning them hostility.
Therefore, after experiencing so much, they no longer have that inclination.
"Alright, we've rested enough. Let's continue our search for soul beasts!"
The leader of the Soul Hunter Squad approached Yu Xiaogang and urged him to prepare to continue their journey.
Only then did he realize that Yu Xiaogang's eyes were staring intently at the dead Soul Master, his mouth agape in disbelief.
"He... he... he's... dead?"
Yu Xiaogang's voice was slightly stuttering.
"Of course, we've seen far too many overconfident individuals like this."
"Those who make a snap decision and think they're one of the lucky ones end up being the ones who die the fastest."
The Soul Hunter Captain glanced disdainfully at the dead Soul Master, then looked at Yu Xiaogang with a smile.
"Of course, you're different, sir. You come from a prominent family and have had access to excellent things to strengthen your body since childhood."
"According to our estimates, if you were to absorb that four-hundred-year-old spirit ring, it would be a piece of cake."
The Soul Hunter Captain wasn't just talking nonsense; those of them in this line of work have basic experience.
They can roughly judge how many years a person's body can withstand from spirit rings by touching it a couple of times.
Throughout the subsequent search for the Thunder Tusked Boar, Yu Xiaogang remained in this distraught state.
His mind kept replaying the scene of the commoner soul master, covered in blood, finally exploding and dying.
He was thinking, what if he, like that Soul Master, couldn't withstand the soul ring and ultimately exploded and died?
So, does that mean all his plans for the future, his desire to prove himself, and his attempts to refute those who mocked him will be thwarted?
"No, I absolutely cannot die. Only by living can I prove myself."
Yu Xiaogang kept repeating this in his mind.
After searching the Thunder Forest for two days without success, at noon on the third day, the Soul Hunter Captain, who was leading the way, suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
He stepped forward and examined a pile of excrement on the ground in front of him.
"Found it!"
After fiddling with the still-fresh dung, the Soul Hunter Captain nodded to his teammates, and everyone immediately went into battle mode.
A moment later, the group found their target: the Thunder Tusked Boar.
And at both ends!
This Soul-Hunting Team proved to be seasoned veterans. After a fierce battle, the team suffered almost no losses and captured the two Thunder-Tusked Boars, placing them in front of Yu Xiaogang.
"Guest, this is the Thunder Tusked Boar you requested. There are two here; one is about four hundred years old, and the other is almost three hundred."
Which one are you planning to take?
The leader of the Soul Hunter Squad still had that same smiling face.
He got a thousand gold soul coins just like that; this was practically the simplest deal he'd ever made in all his years in the business.
"I want this four..."
Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to say he wanted the four-hundred-year-old Thunder Tusked Boar, the image of the commoner Soul Master who had exploded and died involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
The spirit ring he absorbed was only close to four hundred years old, and it still caused him to explode and die. What about mine, which is over four hundred years old?
The leader of the Soul Hunting Squad, seemingly noticing Yu Xiaogang's fear, spoke up to warn him:
"Guest, as I suggest, absorbing this four-hundred-year-old soul might be a bit difficult for you, but you're unlikely to explode and die like that commoner soul master."
"Your backgrounds are completely different, so there's no need to worry too much."
The Soul Hunter Squad leader's words were quite sincere.
However, when these words reached Yu Xiaogang's ears, he only heard a few words.
Difficult circumstances; body explodes and dies.
Therefore, Yu Xiaogang no longer dared to look at the four-hundred-year-old Thunder Tusked Boar, but instead pointed to the Thunder Tusked Boar that was almost three hundred years old.
"I choose this one!"
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