Chapter 47: Guiding Feng Xiao Tian (Seeking Collections, Recommendation Tickets, and Monthly Tickets!)

Looking at Feng Xiao Tian's helpless yet eager-to-know-the-result expression, Gu Xuan couldn't help but chuckle and said, "To be frank, we both came from the same academy; in three years, at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, we will surely be opponents. If I help you now, wouldn't that be aiding the enemy?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao Tian's expression changed, and for a moment he was at a loss for words, because what Gu Xuan said was not without reason; the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is naturally divided into the Tiandu Division and the Xingluo Division, and they are both academies of the Tiandu Empire, so the chance of them facing each other in the future is quite high.

Thinking of this, Feng Xiao Tian racked his brains for wording, wanting to persuade Gu Xuan to let go of this wariness, but he couldn't figure out what to say for a while.

Looking at Feng Xiao Tian who was thinking, Gu Xuan continued, "You must know, there's no free lunch in the world. As students from the same academy, our relationship naturally isn't very distant, but it's not as friendly as one might imagine."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao Tian also fell into thought, and after a moment's hesitation he slowly said, "What do you need me to do?"

Gu Xuan said lightly, "Just a casual mention. I was born in the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, which you probably guessed. How about this? After you graduate, come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect. After all, a talent like you won't be confined to a small academy in the future; you need a higher platform."

"If you consider it, wouldn't our friendship be sealed then? With your talent, you will surely become a formidable force in the future, and by then you'll have me as a friend and the resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, making your future very broad."

"Drawing pies, Gu Xuan is skilled at it; it just depends on whether Feng Xiao Tian accepts this pie. Moreover, Feng Xiao Tian's talent is truly astonishing. If we could bring him over and nurture him well, we might even reach the position of a god someday; at worst, he could become a Titled Douluo."

Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, Feng Xiao Tian's expression stiffened; he never expected Gu Xuan to have set his sights on him, after all they had only met once.

Feng Xiao Tian didn't rush to answer; Gu Xuan's words were naturally not a joke, nor was there need for one. Moreover, Gu Xuan's words stirred him, because afterward he would not only learn how Gu Xuan countered his self-created soul skill, but also gain another path for his future.

However, Feng Xiao Tian is not of common birth either; he also has some background.

His father and grandfather both came from Divine Wind Academy. In his grandfather's generation, his grandfather held the position of Director of Instruction at Divine Wind Academy, and his father is now one of the two Vice Deans of Divine Wind Academy; it can be said that his family has essentially merged with Divine Wind Academy.

Moreover, in the original story, after Feng Xiao Tian became a Soul Emperor he directly became a Vice Dean of Divine Wind Academy, so frankly, even if Gu Xuan draws him a pie, there isn't much confidence that this kid will change his mind and develop elsewhere.

Still, one must try, after all he can't be constantly with Feng Xiao Tian and the Royal Battle Team every day; if benefits are given first, they might just be wasted.

No matter how kind-hearted Gu Xuan is, he can't keep giving without expecting anything in return; otherwise, what's he playing at? Acting like Santa Claus handing out welfare?

After pondering for a long time, Feng Xiao Tian roughly explained his background to Gu Xuan. Upon hearing this, Gu Xuan merely nodded, showing no reaction, because he wanted to see Feng Xiao Tian's attitude.

"Gu Xuan, to be frank, because of my father's ties to Divine Wind Academy, I now count as part of Divine Wind Academy; this affiliation is not merely a relationship between the academy and its students, but bears the future of Divine Wind Academy."

"To be honest, your conditions move me, but I also have my reservations. I indeed may not necessarily stay at Divine Wind Academy like my father and grandfather, but I haven't fully considered this matter yet; if you ask me to answer now, I... I can't answer."

Feng Xiao Tian's words were sincere; looking at Gu Xuan's eyes, he spoke slowly, word by word. Gu Xuan could see that this young man truly couldn't make a decision yet, but he also really wanted to know from Gu Xuan how he instantly severed his Swift Wind Wings, so he now had nothing left but sincerity.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Xuan couldn't help but pat Feng Xiao Tian's shoulder and said, "I understand. No matter what, we're acquaintances through having fought; I accept you as a friend."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao Tian broke into a sweat, embarrassed to look at Gu Xuan's "sincere" eyes, after all he was the enforcer Huo Wu hired to beat up Gu Xuan; now Gu Xuan didn't beat him, yet they became friends? What would Gu Xuan think if he knew about his connection with Huo Wu? "The future is still long; there will be a day you understand, and my door here will always remain open for you."

Upon hearing these words, Feng Xiao Tian's heart warmed involuntarily; although he had only interacted with Gu Xuan for a short dozen minutes, he clearly felt the other's sincerity and the indescribable trust and warmth it brought him.

To be frank, Feng Xiao Tian has rarely encountered such a person in the whole Soul Master world; getting along with Gu Xuan doesn't feel like meeting someone newly acquainted, but rather like meeting an old friend.

Also, while Feng Xiao Tian was thinking, Gu Xuan continued, "In that case, it seems I won't get you today, but I can't let you come for nothing; I have some things to say to you here—whether you take them in is up to you."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao Tian's eyes lit up, and he immediately focused: "I'm all ears."

"What you most want to know is surely why I could instantly sever your Swift Wind Wings and find the flaw in your self-created soul skill, right?" Gu Xuan said softly.

Feng Xiao Tian nodded, his eyes becoming eager: "Yes."

After a pause, Gu Xuan continued, "Your self-created soul skill indeed has its merits; against ordinary opponents it can be invincible, but if you face an opponent whose strength or attack exceeds yours, this self-created soul skill is tantamount to suicide."

Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, Feng Xiao Tian's expression turned somewhat grim, for being told this, his self-created soul skill sounded utterly useless; had all his years of effort been a joke? Feng Xiao Tian's change in expression was seen by Gu Xuan, who then continued, "How so? Does saying this make you feel your self-created soul skill is completely worthless?"

As soon as those words were spoken, Feng Xiao Tian's expression sank further; he wanted to rebut Gu Xuan, but earlier Gu Xuan had easily grasped his self-created soul skill.

However, Gu Xuan didn't give Feng Xiao Tian a chance to speak; only his voice continued, "My premise is that your attack and strength are inferior to the opponent's, or that the gap is great. Although I am only rank thirty-three, my attack power is such that even a defensive Soul Ancestor cannot withstand it, so you lost."

"And if you face an opponent like me, wouldn't it be better not to use this self-created soul skill? You'll soon be rank forty, and once you obtain your fourth Soul Ring, relying on your self-created soul skill for attack would reduce the risk further."

"Think about it: if you now focus on raising your soul power level, so that in the future no one who faces you can surpass you in strength or attack, who could then block your self-created soul skill?"

Listening to Gu Xuan's words, Feng Xiao Tian had an instant realization, yet he still felt unwilling; would he really abandon the self-created soul skill he had researched for so many years? He felt he couldn't do it.

ps: Typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)