Chapter 10: The Soul Conductor

Indeed, there was no need to rush.

Every day, Ning Xi practiced basic sword techniques but had yet to grasp any true sword intent. Only by mastering more advanced swordsmanship could she better comprehend the essence of the sword. A swordsman unfamiliar with their own techniques would find it difficult to merge sword intent with their form.

The Sword Douluo had left at some unknown time, leaving only Ning Xi, who continued to practice diligently.

By the time she came to her senses, evening had already fallen. She was surprised to realize she had trained for so long without feeling fatigued—this was likely due to the effect of the whale adhesive she had used.

The benefits of the whale adhesive soon reached Ning Fengzhi’s ears. After inquiring about Ning Xi’s experience and believing her account, he began to purchase large quantities of the whale adhesive. Ning Xi also took care to explain the proper method of using it, convincing Ning Fengzhi of its efficacy.

Such a thing having this kind of effect was truly hard to believe, but they kept their actions discreet to avoid drawing attention.

Several days later, Tie Yan helped Ning Xi process the materials and, according to her specifications, crafted an experimental workstation exclusively for her use. She intended to complete a prototype herself first, serving as a model so that Tie Yan could learn and apply the knowledge. Later, trusted people of Ning Fengzhi would be taught how to manufacture soul-guiding devices.

For now, she would personally handle the creation of the materials.

Early one morning, Ning Xi arrived at the workshop specially made for her. Opening the door, a breath of fresh air greeted her. At the center stood a massive workbench, neatly arranged with various tools and materials.

“Let’s start with Rongrong’s,” she murmured.

She first inspected all the materials thoroughly, ensuring everything met the required standards. The making of soul-guiding devices brooked no carelessness; even the smallest mistake could cause total failure.

Ore, soul crystals, spatial crystals, miniature mechanical components—there were many complex materials and tools involved, making the entire process exceedingly intricate.

“The core of a storage soul-guiding device lies in spatial compression and stability,” Ning Xi whispered.

She picked up a pen and marked key modifications on the blueprint, determined to optimize the device’s performance.

From the materials on the table, she selected a pure piece of blue silver ore. This ore was hard and had excellent energy conduction properties, making it ideal for crafting the shell of the storage soul-guiding device.

Activating the soul-guided carving machine on the table, she secured the blue silver ore onto the carving platform. As the machine operated at high speed, the ore was precisely cut into a perfect cube.

Next, she extracted a spatial crystal and a small soul crystal from the materials—both critical as the energy cores of the storage device.

“The quality of the spatial crystal and soul crystal determines the device’s performance,” she said quietly.

Ning Xi carefully embedded the spatial crystal and soul crystal at the cube’s center, then connected them using special energy-conducting runes.

She proceeded to assemble the internal structure of the storage soul-guiding device. Selecting some miniature mechanical devices from the parts on the table, she installed them inside the cube. These devices could convert the soul crystal’s energy into spatial compression force to enable storage.

Using precise screws, she secured the components firmly.

Finally, she activated the soul-guiding device to begin performance tuning. As the soul crystal’s energy activated, the interior space of the storage device gradually compressed, forming a miniature storage chamber.

“Success!” Ning Xi smiled faintly upon seeing the internal space stabilize.

In her previous life, she had been a sixth-level soul master. Now, here, she could only make a level-three soul-guiding device for the time being.

By infusing soul power and focusing her intent, she could store items within it.

A level-three storage soul-guiding device could reliably hold a moderate quantity of items.

She decorated the device into a crystal ring—a dazzling sapphire-like jewel.

It looked beautiful.

One was completed; only one more remained.

Ning Xi busied herself without pause. Time passed unknowingly, sweat beading on her forehead.

“Phew! Finished!”

A level-three soul-guided cannon designed for ranged attacks, capable of delivering powerful impacts to enemies.

Ning Xi nodded with satisfaction. For now, this was sufficient.

She would continue researching more advanced soul-guiding devices in the future.

In her previous life, limited by her martial soul, she devoted all her time to soul-guiding devices—studying many design blueprints, manufacturing methods, and countless related books.

The immersive feeling was beyond words.

After placing both items into her storage ring, Ning Xi stretched, feeling exhausted, and stepped out of the workshop.

She was truly worn out.

Night had fallen completely.

Ning Xi resumed her cultivation, focusing on soul power and spiritual strength.

Unexpectedly, her spiritual strength from her past life remained undiminished here—if anything, it had grown stronger.

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The next morning, Ning Xi arrived at Ning Rongrong’s room.

Rongrong was still asleep. Having been busy these past days preparing soul-guiding devices, Ning Xi had not trained alongside her.

“Rongrong, the storage soul-guiding device I promised you is finished.”

Ning Xi gently patted her rosy cheeks.

“Mmm... Sister...” Ning Rongrong opened her misty eyes with a dazed look.

“Storage ring...!”

Suddenly fully awake, Rongrong saw the exquisite ring on her hand and joy surged through her heart. She hugged Ning Xi tightly.

“Ah! Sister, you really made it!?” Rongrong stared in disbelief at the ring, which sparkled brilliantly in the sunlight.

So dazzling!

“Do you like it?” Ning Xi ruffled her messy hair.

Rongrong nodded enthusiastically. “I love it, I love it so much. Thank you, Sister.”

She slipped the ring onto her finger and, following Ning Xi’s instructions, quickly sensed its unique properties.

It was incredible!

Rongrong’s sleepiness vanished completely, and her expression was one of utter astonishment.

“Good you like it. Don’t tell anyone I made it, okay?” Ning Xi cautioned.

Rongrong understood immediately and nodded like a little chick pecking at grain. “I know.”

She definitely wouldn’t tell anyone.

Otherwise, everyone would come to snatch her sister away!

Gazing at the ring on her finger, she found it more and more appealing.

“Well, get up. I’m going to find Dad first.”

With that, Ning Xi left Rongrong’s room and headed straight to the main hall.

The first batch of whale adhesive had just arrived. Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo were both there, seemingly in the middle of a discussion.

Ning Xi approached them, offered a slight bow, and smiled gently: “Father, Master, Uncle Bone.”

Ning Fengzhi nodded and smiled wryly. “I told you, you don’t need so many formalities with family. You’re still so stubborn—I wonder who you learned that from.”

The other two nodded in agreement, but admiration shone unmistakably in their eyes.

Ning Xi smiled but did not retort.

“Father, have you already used the whale adhesive? How does it feel?” she asked.

Ning Fengzhi nodded. “Yes, it’s indeed beneficial, but our soul rings are already full. We can only leave it for others to use.”

He sighed softly, still amazed that whale adhesive could be so useful.