Chapter 61: Qin Jian's Train of Thought

"Then let Shui Yue'er answer."

Shui Yue'er had wanted to shrink back to appease Xue Wu's anger, but the teacher pointed right at her with a face full of smiles.

She had no choice but to bite the bullet and stand up, saying, "Teacher, I think a Water-type Martial Soul should utilize its unique water characteristics. Whether it is the inclusiveness of water or the hardness of ice, these are its characteristics, so we should push these to the extreme."

"Pushing characteristics to the extreme, well said."

The teacher nodded slightly, and after letting Shui Yue'er sit down, she said, "Our life's energy is limited; it is impossible to learn everything, so grasping the characteristics of one's martial soul to develop in a single direction is an extremely clever approach."

But she did not end the question there; instead, she scanned the room again and asked with a smile, "Does anyone else want to add anything?"

Seeing that no one spoke, she looked at Qin Jian and Shui Bing'er: "What about you two? Especially Shui Bing'er, do you have any other insights?"

Shui Bing'er thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, although our Tianshui Academy is all..."

She suddenly glanced at Qin Jian and changed her words: "Although they are almost all Water-type martial souls, there are Assault System, Agility Attack System, and Support System, which shows that water actually contains all characteristics. Therefore, what we should push to the extreme is not the water system, but the extreme of our own martial souls."

"Very good!"

The female teacher smiled until her eyes narrowed: "This is the answer I wanted to hear."

The other students were also nodding, clearly in agreement with Shui Bing'er's words.

"Are there any other additions?"

Although the female teacher said this, her gaze fell straight onto Qin Jian.

Seeing this, Qin Jian had no choice but to stand up helplessly: "Then, Teacher, let me share my personal insights..."

Seeing him stand up, all eyes naturally focused on him; it was really not much different from looking at a rare animal.

"Heh, Bing'er has already given the most standard answer, what else could he possibly say? A man who cares too much about his pride," Xue Wu curled her lips in disdain.

Shui Yue'er's eyes, however, did not leave Qin Jian's body for a single moment: "What if he has some unique insights..."

Xue Wu snorted coldly, clearly not believing it.

At this moment, Qin Jian said in a clear voice, "I basically agree with Shui Bing'er's answer. For most Spirit Masters, pushing the characteristics of their own martial soul to the extreme is indeed the smartest and easiest way to achieve higher accomplishments, but..."

He paused before continuing, "We also have another type of Spirit Master, and that is the Control System Soul Master. What characteristics should they push? Is it just to formulate strategies and control the entire field?"

His question left many people deep in thought, only Xue Wu didn't take it in at all: "Grandstanding."

"I don't think so..."

Qin Jian spread his hands and said, "I believe the future of a Control System Soul Master should advance on the basis of unconstrained imagination. Only by not being bound by rigid rules can one bring out the strengths of every martial soul and make the most appropriate choices under various circumstances..."

Many people had confused looks in their eyes, but a few had thoughtful expressions, especially the female teacher.

"Why can't an Agility Attack System provide support? Why can't a Power Attack system control the field? Why can't a Control System perform power attacks? Why can't a Support System launch a sneak attack?"

Qin Jian's series of questions made more and more people's eyes light up, but they soon frowned, finding it difficult to think through clearly.

"Therefore, I believe that ordinary Spirit Masters should just utilize their martial soul's characteristics, but for genius Spirit Masters, especially everyone present, you should not be satisfied with just that. You should consciously expand your thinking and not be bound by rigid rules; that way, everyone's ultimate achievements will be immeasurable."

Having said this, Qin Jian sat back down.

At this moment, the whole room was silent, and even Xue Wu was lost in thought.

"Qin Jian, you are right. My previous thinking was truly too narrow..."

In the entire classroom, the first person to understand what Qin Jian was expressing was Shui Bing'er.

Seeing her look of realization, Qin Jian couldn't help but smile again. He whispered, "Do you know? Actually, as far as the class itself is concerned, your answer is the best, because that is what is truly most suitable for most people."

"Eh?"

Shui Bing'er's confusion seemed written on her face: "But I benefited a lot from your answer?"

Qin Jian reached out and stroked her soft hair, saying, "That's because you are a true genius Spirit Master. I actually held back just now; those words of mine are only suitable for geniuses of your level. Others... they can't!"

Shui Bing'er blinked and asked somewhat uncertainly, "Do you... really think my talent is very high?"

Truly lacking in self-confidence...

Qin Jian nodded affirmatively and said, "Your talent exceeds everyone else's."

Shui Bing'er blinked again. Not knowing if it was an illusion, Qin Jian always felt there was something more in her gaze.

"Thank you," she whispered.

Qin Jian shook his head but asked, "Is there a problem with the environment you grew up in? Has no one ever recognized your talent?"

Shui Bing'er thought for a moment and said, "This should be blamed on my father. Ever since I was very young, he has been suppressing my confidence, always saying I couldn't do this or that..."

Qin Jian realized, "So that's how it is. He probably wanted to spur you forward, but he didn't know he had committed a major taboo."

"A major taboo?" Shui Bing'er asked in confusion.

Qin Jian nodded and said, "The method of suppression is very effective, but it makes people lack confidence. This is contrary to human nature. What is actually better is encouragement and recognition; this is what follows human nature."

"Qin Jian, you know so much..."

Shui Bing'er's eyes suddenly became bright and sparkling.

At this time, everyone recovered from their deep thoughts and began to whisper.

"The idea Qin Jian proposed is excellent, it even opened up my own thinking as a teacher..."

The female teacher said with a smile, "Originally, I didn't know why the instructor insisted on pulling you into Tianshui Academy, but now I finally understand a little..."

"Qin Jian, I hope you can grow smoothly while staying at Tianshui Academy."

Her words indicated that her own stance was already completely on Qin Jian's side.

"Then this class ends here. I hope all students can think carefully about Qin Jian's words after class. Goodbye."

Finally, class was over. Once the teacher left the Teaching Hall, the female students were instantly liberated.

But Qin Jian had a harder time, because many people swarmed toward him at the first opportunity, and he was almost instantly submerged by the crowd.

"Qin Jian, I am Ling Xue, can we get to know each other?"

"Qin Jian, what you just said was excellent, but there are still some parts I don't understand. Can we talk privately?"

"Qin Jian..."

Seeing that Qin Jian's figure was about to disappear, Shui Bing'er finally couldn't hold back; she grabbed Qin Jian's hand and ran, only then managing to break out of the encirclement...

(End of chapter)