Shi Yu took out paper and pen and wrote down some important matters, not in too much detail, very roughly.
For example, finding a way to figure out the location of the Xu family from ten thousand years ago was simply recorded as "Ten Thousand Years Xu".
Finding the location of Slaughter City was recorded as "Find Kill".
He intentionally wrote them relatively abstractly, which was also to avoid the possibility of this note being seen by others and thus exposing some of his own secrets.
This mainly served the purpose of reminding himself; it was fine as long as he could understand it, there was no need to write it too clearly.
Finding the location of the Xu family from ten thousand years ago still required starting from the current Xingluo Royal Family.
Finding the location of Slaughter City, on the other hand, required starting from historical records, after all, this place no longer exists now.
Shi Yu pondered for a long time, sorted out some things he needed to do next, and also had a general idea.
"Knock, knock, knock..." A knocking sound rang out.
"Who is it?" Shi Yu put the paper and pen into his Storage Soul Tool before going to open the door.
"It's me," Yan Shaozhe's voice sounded.
Is something the matter?
Shi Yu opened the door and invited Yan Shaozhe in.
"I heard from Du Weilun that you're back. How did it feel absorbing the Soul Ring this time?" Yan Shaozhe asked with a smile.
"It was quite easy and smooth, and that Soul Ring was also very suitable for me; it actually made my Soul Power directly increase to level thirty-four," Shi Yu replied.
No matter who he told, he had a fixed explanation: it was that Soul Ring that made his Soul Power directly increase by four levels, with no other reason. Whether others believed it or not, this was his only explanation anyway.
"Normally speaking, a six-thousand-plus-year Soul Ring shouldn't be able to directly increase your Soul Power by four levels. There's something a bit strange about this. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere, or have you felt any abnormalities?" Yan Shaozhe said with a slight doubt, relatively concerned about Shi Yu's physical condition.
"No, not at all, I feel surprisingly good, everything is normal," Shi Yu said with a smile.
"If you have time, you should still go to the infirmary for a full body check, lest there be any hidden dangers," Yan Shaozhe still suggested after a moment of silence.
He had already learned the whole situation from Du Weilun.
The absorption process was completely normal, nothing special happened in the middle, it was just that he suddenly felt Shi Yu's power surge slightly.
This might also be a delayed manifestation after his own Soul Power increased following the absorption of the Soul Ring.
This is also normal; Soul Power increase also has a process and is not achieved overnight.
Du Weilun and Shi Xing both didn't think there was any problem; they were watching the whole time, and it would be impossible not to discover any abnormality.
Yan Shaozhe also believed Du Weilun and Shi Xing's judgment, but still gave Shi Yu this suggestion out of cautious consideration.
"I will," Shi Yu answered perfunctorily; he was still relatively resistant to physical examinations.
This was actually letting the other party know the detailed condition of your body, and he was not willing for his own body information to be exposed.
Anyway, he could say he'd go when he had time, and just keep saying he didn't have time; it wasn't necessarily a must-go.
"Senior Brother, did you come to find me this time just to care about me a bit?" Shi Yu said, looking at Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe smiled slightly and said, "The main thing is to come and see you, but there are also some secondary matters."
"Senior Brother, please speak," Shi Yu was more willing to discuss other matters with Yan Shaozhe.
"When school starts next semester, you will be a second-year student, and it will also be time to officially determine your future study direction."
"You should also know how powerful your Martial Soul ability is without Senior Brother saying it."
"Therefore, Senior Brother still wants to remind you to put more energy into Martial Soul cultivation and not waste too much time on Soul Guidance Devices."
"Although the influence of Soul Guidance Devices on Soul Masters is certainly getting bigger and bigger, the truly powerful ones are definitely powerful Soul Masters."
"As long as you cultivate to an extremely profound level, whether you have Soul Guidance Devices or not won't be important to you. Do you understand what I mean?" Yan Shaozhe said earnestly.
"Simply put, Senior Brother is hoping I choose the Martial Soul Department?" Shi Yu said directly.
Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but smile and nodded generously: "That's the meaning. Don't listen to that Qian Duoduo and choose the Soul Guiding Device Department; he is harming you."
Speaking of Qian Duoduo, Yan Shaozhe had some resentment; he had argued with him many times over the issue of some students choosing the Martial Soul Department or the Soul Guiding Device Department.
As the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, he naturally hoped to retain talent for the Martial Soul Department.
"Can't I choose both?" Shi Yu asked tentatively.
"A person's energy is limited. Even if you are very talented in both directions, you may not necessarily have the time and energy to balance both."
"Jack of all trades, master of none; this way is instead bad for you."
"Senior Brother hopes you spend all your energy on the Martial Soul Department and walk this path to the extreme. Isn't this better than balancing two things but both falling a little short of the extreme?" Yan Shaozhe persuaded.
Shi Yu was a bit silent, and only after a moment did he say, "Senior Brother, I also don't want to prevaricate. Actually, I really want to balance both."
"I also have a certain degree of confidence in balancing them, and I hope Senior Brother can support me."
The other party might have the selfish motive of retaining talent for the Martial Soul Department, but also sincerely considered him.
When he answered, he was also relatively considerate of the other party's emotions, being relatively gentle.
"Actually, I find it hard to support you; in my opinion, your choice like this is not good."
"But you are you, and I am I. Even if I am your Senior Brother, I can't make the choice for you."
"The right to choose is with you; I only have the right to suggest. Since you have made a choice, then I won't persuade you anymore. Presumably, I can't really convince you anyway," Yan Shaozhe said helplessly.
Fortunately, Shi Yu was not directly leaning towards the Soul Guiding Device Department, so he did not persist too much in persuading him.
If he had leaned towards the Soul Guiding Device Department side, he would have talked until his lips were worn out today to make him change his mind.
"Many thanks for Senior Brother's understanding," Shi Yu said.
"Come with me to meet Teacher; he should have some plans for your upcoming cultivation and study," Yan Shaozhe said.
"Okay," Shi Yu followed Yan Shaozhe to the Sea God Pavilion and met Mu En.
"Teacher," Shi Yu respectfully saluted Mu En, who was lying on a wooden chair sunbathing.
Mu En was originally closing his eyes, but at this moment, he slowly opened them. The moment his gaze fell on Shi Yu, it gave him a feeling of being seen through.
Mu En didn't speak, just quietly examined Shi Yu.
Shi Yu also didn't speak anymore, standing quietly, feeling a bit uneasy inside, naturally not wanting any secrets to be seen through by Mu En.
It was fine that quite a few people knew about the Eight Spider Lances Soul Bone, but secrets like the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear External Soul Bone and the Dragon Scales on his left hand, he didn't want to easily reveal.
At least he didn't want to reveal them now; they would still be exposed later.
After all, this was a type of his own ability; if he kept not using it, what difference would there be compared to not having it?
He certainly didn't want some of his own abilities to always be unusable due to various scruples; if they should be used, they still needed to be used.
It was just that he currently didn't have the idea of casually displaying them, that's all.
"Although your Soul Power increase this time is a bit abnormal, there isn't any problem. Maybe it was really that Soul Ring being too compatible with you that led to a bit more Soul Power increase."
Mu En spoke. Just now, he had already sensed Shi Yu's whole body all over and confirmed that his Soul Power was consolidated and solidified, with not a single hidden danger.
This increase was also a very normal increase and did not involve any evil methods.
Shi Yu put on a relieved expression.
"What plans do you have regarding your upcoming cultivation and study?" Mu En asked. His tone was gentle, making Shi Yu feel very approachable.
"It's just normal class study, using leisure time to battle and temper myself, and also balancing the study of Soul Guidance Devices," Shi Yu said.
"Be more specific," Mu En said.