Recalling the bizarre and overly ornate aesthetics of the "pre-civilization," Yu Xiaogang felt a shiver run down his spine.
He definitely couldn't adopt that style.
If he had to wear such a Spirit Tool on his body, he would be too embarrassed to even leave the house.
After silently criticizing the aesthetics of the "pre-civilization," Yu Xiaogang carefully examined the storage Soul Tool in his hand.
He searched it thoroughly but couldn't find any structure resembling the internal structure of a Spirit Bone.
Of course, it was possible that such structures were hidden somewhere he couldn't see.
At least for now, he had no way to dismantle the storage Soul Tool and examine its internal structure directly.
"When I write to Father later, I'll have to ask him to send me some Spirit Tools."
Yu Xiaogang made a mental note.
With the knowledge inherited from the "pre-civilization," he might be able to avoid many unnecessary detours.
However, if that happened, his path of scientific research might gradually turn into a path of archaeology.
After discovering that Artificial Soul Bones might actually be Spirit Tools from the "pre-civilization," Yu Xiaogang's interest in researching them became even stronger.
He studied their materials while simultaneously investigating the internal structure of Spirit Bones.
During these busy days, some time passed.
Then, one day, Bibi Dong brought Yu Xiaogang some news.
"The application for the Second Team was approved?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at Bibi Dong, who stood before him with a proud expression.
"That's right."
"For the sake of establishing this Second Team, I've been running around the academy for days."
"Originally, according to Teacher, he didn't have the time to establish a Second Team for Spirit Hall Academy just for you."
"He thought it was completely unnecessary to go through all this trouble for someone who isn't even a direct descendant of Spirit Hall."
"So, over the past few days, I kept pestering him relentlessly."
"I even went to see High Priest Grandpa."
"Only after all that did Teacher finally agree."
"So, you really have to thank me properly."
Bibi Dong's expression practically screamed for praise.
She had indeed worked very hard during these past few days.
Only someone who had personally dealt with all those troublesome matters could understand how difficult it had been.
More than once, Bibi Dong had lain in bed, angrily complaining about how unreasonable her teacher was.
It was only the establishment of a Second Team.
For her teacher, it should have been a matter of giving a single order and letting his subordinates handle everything.
Yet, Qian Xunji had hesitated for so long, constantly thinking of ways to make things difficult for Yu Xiaogang.
After all, Yu Xiaogang didn't absolutely have to stay at Spirit Hall Academy.
Nor did he have to participate in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Blocking him over something that wasn't even necessary would only make Qian Xunji look petty.
Even as his disciple, Bibi Dong felt that her teacher had become somewhat obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Fortunately, there was still someone in Spirit Hall who could overrule Qian Xunji.
In the end, Qian Daoliu gave his approval.
Only then did Bibi Dong successfully obtain permission to establish the Second Team.
As soon as everything was settled, Bibi Dong couldn't wait to come and tell Yu Xiaogang.
She couldn't quite explain why.
She simply wanted Yu Xiaogang to know how hard she had worked for him.
"Haha, thank you."
"I really do owe you one."
"How about this? I'll show you the little gadget I've been researching these past few days."
Seeing Bibi Dong's expression as she waited for his praise, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but laugh.
"The thing you've been researching?"
"Have you made some progress?"
Bibi Dong immediately became curious.
The last time she had asked, Yu Xiaogang had remained tight-lipped and refused to tell her what he was working on.
Because of that, Bibi Dong had always wondered what could possibly have made Yu Xiaogang stop going to the Great Spirit Arena almost entirely.
"Hehe."
"Just wait and see."
The corners of Yu Xiaogang's mouth curled upward.
He looked like someone eager to show a close companion his latest masterpiece.
Soon, Yu Xiaogang brought Bibi Dong to a small field beside the laboratory.
He had specifically cleared this area from the garden to serve as a testing ground for his experiments.
Several targets had been placed on one side of the field.
On the other side stood a table.
Resting quietly on the table was a metallic object roughly the length of an arm.
"What is that?"
Bibi Dong asked curiously.
It was the first time she had seen something like this.
It looked somewhat like a stick, but not quite.
And what were those protruding parts underneath?
Wouldn't they get in the way?
"Hehe."
"I had a blacksmith forge this after conducting research over the past few days."
"As for its name…"
"Let's call it Soul Power Gun No. 1."
Yu Xiaogang walked over to the table and picked up the Soul Power Gun.
This Spirit Tool had been created by modifying several components of an Artificial Soul Bone, particularly its Spirit Power input and output sections.
Based on Yu Xiaogang's personal preference, he had designed its overall shape to resemble a rifle.
"Soul Power Gun No. 1?"
"What kind of name is that?"
"Because it's still the most primitive version and the first-generation model, I gave it that name."
Yu Xiaogang gently stroked the barrel.
The cold metallic surface felt exceptionally smooth beneath his fingers.
The gun was merely a prototype at this point and was still far from reaching the level Yu Xiaogang had envisioned.
But whether something was powerful enough was one matter.
Whether it looked cool was another.
"So, what exactly is this thing used for?"
Bibi Dong stepped forward and carefully examined the Soul Power Gun in Yu Xiaogang's hands.
When she reached out to take a closer look, however, Yu Xiaogang immediately refused to hand it over.
Seeing how protective he was of his precious creation, Bibi Dong couldn't help but feel annoyed.
"It's simple."
"I'll show you."
With that, Yu Xiaogang picked up one of the nearly ten magazines lying on the table.
These magazines were the core components of the Soul Power Gun.
Inside each one was an Artificial Soul Bone that Yu Xiaogang had manufactured over the past few days.
He inserted a magazine into the corresponding slot on the Soul Power Gun.
Then he gripped the handle and channeled his Spirit Power into it.
Once the energy input was complete, Yu Xiaogang raised the muzzle and aimed at a target several dozen meters away.
He pulled the trigger.
Swish!
A soft sound rang out.
A stream of water shot from the muzzle and struck the distant target.
The powerful force behind the water stream pierced straight through it.
"How was that?"
"Did you notice anything special?"
Yu Xiaogang turned toward Bibi Dong with the Soul Power Gun still in his hands.
"Isn't it just something that sprays water?"
"What's so special about that?"
Bibi Dong's face was filled with confusion.
He had spent so many days researching this thing just to create a weapon that sprayed water?
"Tsk."
"You really didn't notice anything."
Yu Xiaogang curled his lips.
He removed the magazine and replaced it with another.
The process was exactly the same.
But this time—
Crackle!
A bolt of blue lightning shot from the muzzle and struck the target.
"This…"
Bibi Dong's expression changed.
Using a tool to launch water was nothing remarkable.
But lightning?
Before she could figure out what was happening, Yu Xiaogang replaced the magazine once again.
Whoosh!
With a muffled sound, a scorching fireball burst from the muzzle and slammed into the target.
Then came beams of light, wind blades, shockwaves, and various other attacks.
One attack after another was fired from the Soul Power Gun.
Bibi Dong was even shocked to see a poisonous spiderweb shoot from the muzzle.
The sheer variety of attacks left her completely dazzled.
Finally, Yu Xiaogang stopped.
Bibi Dong stared at the Soul Power Gun.
She simply couldn't take her eyes off it.
"This…"
"What exactly is this thing?"
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