Chapter 5: Attempt

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Shui Wuya bought several spirit-nourishing meals at the cafeteria.

If possible, he hoped to obtain some spiritual power-enhancing elixirs or methods in the future. That way, he could extend his conversations with Shui Bing'er.

After finishing his meal, and with no classes scheduled for the day, Shui Wuya returned to the dormitory.

To his surprise, he encountered someone unexpected at the dormitory entrance.

Standing there was Xu Sanshi, who was much taller than Shui Wuya.

Seeing Shui Wuya return, Xu Sanshi walked up to him, attracting the attention of surrounding students who stopped to watch.

"You dared to confront that old hag Zhou Yi, and news of it spread among the upperclassmen. It's really satisfying," Xu Sanshi said as he approached.

"Senior, you are?" Shui Wuya guessed but still asked.

"I'm Xu Sanshi. If you encounter any trouble in the academy, just mention my name, and I'll take care of it for you," Xu Sanshi said, patting Shui Wuya on the shoulder.

"Thank you, senior," Shui Wuya accepted Xu Sanshi's offer directly.

"No need to be so polite. Your courage puts us to shame," Xu Sanshi said, taking out a bottle of pills. "This is a Xuanshui Pill, which can significantly increase your soul power and refine your essence and marrow. You should keep it."

Xu Sanshi's offering of a Xuanshui Pill was quite generous.

However, the Xuanshui Pill had no effect on Shui Wuya now. After consuming two Tianshui Pills, which were essentially improved versions of the Xuanshui Pill, Shui Wuya wouldn't gain any benefits from it; it would only be a waste.

Therefore, Shui Wuya politely declined Xu Sanshi's kindness.

Seeing Shui Wuya's lack of interest, Xu Sanshi felt regretful. However, he didn't force the issue and took the Xuanshui Pill back.

For him, the Xuanshui Pill was precious, and he didn't expect Shui Wuya to show no interest.

"In that case, I won't take up any more of your time," Xu Sanshi said, bidding farewell.

"Safe travels, senior," Shui Wuya saw Xu Sanshi off before eagerly returning to the dormitory to continue his cultivation.

He wanted to restore his spiritual power as soon as possible.

At this moment, Dai Huabin also returned to the dormitory.

"Was that Xu Sanshi just now?" Dai Huabin was astonished to see the youth walking towards his dormitory. He had only just heard of Xu Sanshi's reputation today, and now he had actually seen him.

"Could it be he's here to find Shui Wuya?" Dai Huabin didn't dare to approach him and instead hurried to the dormitory door to ask Shui Wuya for clarification.

As soon as he opened the door, he was met with the same scene as yesterday: Shui Wuya immersed in cultivation, surrounded by ice crystals.

Seeing this, Dai Huabin sighed helplessly, closed the door, and left the dormitory.

How could he stand staying in such a dormitory?

But it wasn't as if Shui Wuya did it intentionally.

After restoring his spiritual power, Shui Wuya once again met Shui Bing'er.

This time, Shui Wuya clearly felt a change in Shui Bing'er.

She already showed signs of practicing the Extreme Ice Heart Technique, and her slightly ethereal soul power aura indicated that she had recently broken through to level forty-four.

A sixteen-year-old Soul Ancestor was much stronger than Dai Mubai of the same age.

Due to his limited spiritual power, Shui Wuya quickly spoke up to wake Shui Bing'er, who was meditating.

"You're here again," Shui Bing'er expressed surprise upon hearing Shui Wuya's voice but remained calm.

She had already inquired about it, and everything Shui Wuya said was true.

Although she couldn't see him, she knew that Shui Wuya could definitely hear her.

"I've inquired about it. Everything you said is true," Shui Bing'er spoke to the air.

Although she couldn't see anyone, she was certain that Shui Wuya could hear her.

"Ancestor, do you have confidence in reaching the Soul King realm within a year?" Shui Wuya thought to himself that what he said was certainly true.

Just as his spiritual power was limited, he went straight to the main point.

"If I participate in the competition a year from now, I might be at level forty-eight," Shui Bing'er replied, well aware of her own progress speed.

In the cultivation of soul power levels, advancing four levels in a year was already considered fast among Soul Masters.

Even at this rate, she would become a Soul King before the age of eighteen. After that, whether it took three years to become a Soul Emperor, five years to reach the Soul Saint realm, or even ten years to become a Soul Douluo, she would still be in her thirties, which was quite intimidating.

Moreover, her actual progress would likely be faster. The Extreme Ice Heart Technique was very suitable for her. Although she wasn't proficient in it yet, once she became proficient, her cultivation speed would increase even more.

She was already quite satisfied with her progress.

No wonder...

Shui Wuya also understood why he didn't receive any prompt after teaching the Extreme Ice Heart Technique.

One's performance in the competition had a significant impact on one's life.

His first communication influenced Shui Bing'er's views on establishing a family, but teaching her the Extreme Ice Heart Technique merely added a few levels of soul power in the competition.

If only he could give Shui Bing'er two Tianshui Pills. Shui Wuya thought to himself.

As this thought formed in his mind, Shui Wuya suddenly saw his own body.

In the illusionary image he could see, both Shui Bing'er and himself meditating side by side.

Moreover, as he changed his thoughts, the image of himself in the picture stopped meditating and stood up!

He even had a sensation that he could touch the things in the picture.

This experience was incredibly mystical, and Shui Wuya didn't know how to describe it for a moment.

"Wait a minute, could it be possible to send the Tianshui Pills over for real?"

Shui Wuya immediately began to try.

Returning his consciousness to reality, he held the Tianshui Pills in his hand and started meditating again.

The image appeared once again. This time, Shui Wuya saw that there was indeed an extra pill bottle in the hand of his virtual self.

However, when he tried to hand the pill bottle to Shui Bing'er, he failed.

The virtual self in the image couldn't put down the pill bottle at all; it was stuck to his hand as if glued.

Ignoring Shui Bing'er's call, Shui Wuya opened his eyes and took out the Tianshui Pills from the bottle, placing them in his hand.

In the image, Shui Wuya instructed his virtual self to put down the pills.

Then, the illusory pills solidified and appeared on Shui Bing'er's desk!

It really worked!

At the same time, Shui Wuya felt that his spiritual power suddenly diminished by half.

(End of Chapter)