The next day.
Upon waking up, he saw a message from Lin Jiayi detailing the reward Jing Hongchen had given him.
“Good grief, I remember how difficult it was for Huo Yuhao in the original novel just to get some rare metals.”
He never expected that he would now have an unlimited supply of basic metals.
If the Huo Yuhao from the original novel knew he had an unlimited supply, he would probably cry himself unconscious in the restroom.
It seemed the leaders of the Sun Moon Empire were very satisfied with this innovation.
As for the extra reward Lin Jiayi mentioned, he didn’t take it much to heart.
To put it simply, being the first to innovate is the most important thing, but as long as people know such a thing exists, others will think of it too.
Now, his spirit power had reached Rank 17.
Since he had a large quota of basic metals for practice, he could start practicing to become a Second-Rank Soul Engineer.
In the original novel, Huo Yuhao took eight months, but at that time, resources hadn’t tilted in his favor, and the metal supply probably wasn’t much, which led to it taking so long.
But he was different; he had a massive supply of metals, so he should be able to succeed within two to three months.
After all, the difference between a Second-Rank Soul Engineer and a First-Rank isn’t particularly large; the significant difference only starts after the Third-Rank.
If he still couldn’t attract certain people after testing for Second-Rank Soul Engineer, he would have to make something happen when testing for Third-Rank.
Following the guide Lin Jiayi had given him, Huo Yuhao planned a four-point daily routine: classroom, Library, laboratory, and dormitory.
Classroom for learning, understanding history, and relaxing.
Library for studying theoretical knowledge of Second-Rank spirit tools.
laboratory area for practicing Second-Rank spirit tool core formations.
Dormitory for cultivating basic meditation spirit power.
After all, the current Huo Yuhao didn’t have the Mysterious Heaven Skill and could only hope that that person had a good Meditation Method.
What?
The child of destiny should create their own Cultivation Technique?
If Huo Yuhao heard anyone say that to him, he would definitely spit in their face.
It’s not that creating a better Cultivation Technique is impossible, but that would have to wait until he reached a higher level.
Right now, he was still a rookie.
He was a former Physics PhD, not a cultivator.
In Class 1 of the first year, besides Chen Feng, the class teacher who paid attention to Huo Yuhao, the only other half-person was the beaten Zhang Yi; everyone else had long stopped noticing him.
After all, he wasn’t handsome right now.
The academy hadn’t announced that he had become a First-Rank Soul Engineer either.
Just like that, the afternoon passed, and Huo Yuhao prepared to practice engraving Second-Rank spirit tool cores in the laboratory area.
The laboratory door was suddenly pushed open, and Jing Hongchen and Teacher Xuan Ziwen arrived before Huo Yuhao, pulling at each other.
“Who are you?”
Huo Yuhao was a bit puzzled.
Why did two people suddenly push the door open and come in?
They didn’t look like law enforcers or anything.
After all, one was young, in his twenties or thirties, and the other looked to be in his forties or fifties.
Or was it that Zhang Yi found someone to mess with me?
But it felt wrong for him to wait this long before finding someone.
First, the younger man spoke.
“My name is Teacher Xuan Ziwen, an Eighth-Rank Soul Engineer.
I learned about you from the soul tool machine you made.”
Huo Yuhao showed a surprised expression.
Others thought he was surprised because Teacher Xuan Ziwen was an Eighth-Rank Soul Engineer at such a young age.
What surprised Huo Yuhao was that in the original novel, Teacher Xuan Ziwen was a character who was both a teacher and a friend to Huo Yuhao.
He remembered that in the original novel, Teacher Xuan Ziwen was a research maniac.
How could he have noticed him?
Before Huo Yuhao could speak, Teacher Xuan Ziwen continued.
“Yuhao, you have talent and inspiration that are hard for ordinary people to reach.
You shouldn’t continue wasting time in the Education Department.
Come with me; my teacher would likely very much want to see you.”
“Trust me, Teacher will make your talent shine like the sun, illuminating the World.”
At this moment, Jing Hongchen’s face was covered in dark lines.
Poaching the person he had already prepared for right in front of him.
Seeing Teacher Xuan Ziwen heading toward Huo Yuhao on the surveillance, he knew there was trouble.
But he didn’t consider how significant the soul tool machine was.
Anyone who knew about it would be curious about its creator.
With a little inquiry, Huo Yuhao’s information was clearly investigated.
At this moment, Jing Hongchen really wished he could give his yesterday-self a good beating.
Why was he acting so high and mighty?
Something about fearing Huo Yuhao would become arrogant—wasn’t he just trying to play the part of a great master?
Now look, the duck in his hand was about to fly away.
Thinking of this, Jing Hongchen couldn’t sit still and rushed over, but he was still a step late, entering the door at the same time as Teacher Xuan Ziwen.
“Ahem, Yuhao, don’t listen to his nonsense.
He’s just here to play.
You are a student of our Education Department; you should focus on building a good foundation first.”
“If you suddenly go to the Research Department when you don’t know anything, you’ll easily get discouraged.”
Huo Yuhao nodded, pretending to agree, and then acted as if he didn’t recognize him.
“Uh, excuse me, who are you?”
Jing Hongchen wanted to slap himself; he had spoken too hastily and forgotten to introduce himself.
“Child, I am the Dean of the Royal Soul Engineer Academy and the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen.
I’m the one who gave you the 100,000 gold coins and the unlimited supply of basic metals.”
He tried to win Huo Yuhao over with an emotional appeal.
Seeing this scene, how could Huo Yuhao not know that he was now a rare commodity? Find the original chapter at g.com.
To get the maximum benefit, it’s best not to offend anyone.
He had experienced this kind of situation many times in that other World.
“So you are the Dean.
Thank you for your cultivation, Dean.
Thank you very much.”
Hearing this, Jing Hongchen’s face instantly glowed.
He glanced sideways at Teacher Xuan Ziwen as if saying,’Still trying to snatch people from me?
You’re still a bit green.’
“No need for that, Yuhao.
I’ve been paying attention to you since your first day of school.
The reason I didn’t appear was that I didn’t want others to think you got in through the back door.
I wanted you to use your talent to prove you entered the academy on your own merit.”
“As it turns out, you haven’t disappointed me.
You are definitely the most gifted Genius in the history of the Sun Moon Empire.”
Huo Yuhao was actually embarrassed by the praise.
Good grief, in the original novel, your grandson and granddaughter siblings were peerless geniuses once in a millennium, and now I’m the number one?
Why does it feel like your geniuses are even more common than Shrek’s?
“Thank you for the praise, Dean.
I also gained inspiration based on the work of Seniors; it’s not worth mentioning.”
Jing Hongchen took the opportunity to step up his efforts.
“Yuhao, this old man has a pair of grandchildren your age.
I’m sure you’ll have plenty to talk about.”
“This old man doesn’t have a Disciple yet, I wonder…”
“Ahem.”
A cough interrupted Jing Hongchen’s words.
“I also need a Disciple.
How about you let me have him?”
A raspy and majestic male voice came through.
Jing Hongchen turned his head with an embarrassed look.
“So it’s Old Kong.
Long time no see.”
“Aren’t you in seclusion?”
Kong Deming, a Rank 94 Super Douluo, the only Tenth-Rank Soul Engineer in the Sun Moon Empire, with combat power comparable to a Limit Douluo.
Jing Hongchen roared inwardly.
Why wasn’t this damn old man in seclusion?
During seclusion, no one is allowed to disturb.
Little did he know, Teacher Xuan Ziwen had already used a spirit tool to send a message to Old Kong on his way: ‘Teacher, there’s a Genius, come quickly.’