NOVEL NEXT Chapter 113: [DD2]: 112
"Oh?"
Hearing these words from Jing Hongchen, Su Yu's heart surged joyfully. Was his armor finally complete? Jing Hongchen revealed a faint smile and said, "Creating this set of armor for you has cost me quite a bit of effort. I've never encountered body data as outrageous as yours."
With a slight flick of his right hand, Jing Hongchen sent several light orbs toward 13 specific points on Su Yu's body: his forehead, shoulders, chest, elbows, abdomen, hips, knees, and hands. The light orbs burst into dazzling brilliance upon contact, and instantly, a finely crafted suit of armor materialized on Su Yu's body. The armor was predominantly pale green and white, with a faint icy blue glow emanating from the white sections. Every part of the armor was exquisitely designed, featuring elegant and intricate green-and-white patterns etched across its surface.
As soon as the armor appeared, Su Yu felt a newfound lightness in his body, as if he were brimming with boundless power. Two swords emerged in Su Yu's hands: one green, one white. The green sword pulsed with intense wind energy; holding it, he could feel the currents of air. The white sword, on the other hand, was infused with piercing cold, its aura seemingly capable of freezing everything in its path. Behind Su Yu, three pairs of green-and-white wings unfolded. With just a slight flutter, he felt as if he could take to the skies at any moment. Wearing this armor, Su Yu could sense a massive boost to all his attributes.
"How does it feel?"
Jing Hongchen asked with a smile.
"I feel fantastic," Su Yu replied, looking down at the armor with satisfaction at both its functionality and appearance.
"Glad you're satisfied. Then all my efforts haven't gone to waste," Jing Hongchen said with a laugh.
"This armor is the most extravagant soul tool I've ever made. Although it's classified as a Level 6 soul tool, it requires materials typically reserved for the Level 8 soul tool. Your body is far too strong, and your power is too overwhelming. Ordinary Level 6 materials simply couldn't withstand repeated high-power usage. I had no choice but to use rare and precious metals to match your unique physique."
"The entire design revolves around your two martial souls. This armor possesses dual wind and ice attributes, amplifying both elements simultaneously. The three pairs of wings on your back are true Level 6 soul tools. Due to their wind attribute and exceptional quality, their speed rivals that of Level 7 flying soul tools."
"Embedded in the front of the armor is a Level 6 defensive soul tool: Absolute Barrier. It's a triggered device that automatically forms a protective shield when activated. Its defensive strength is on par with a Level 5 Invincible Shield and can be used multiple times. The downside is its high soul power consumption. The stronger the attack it blocks, the faster it drains soul power. However, as a soul master with an Ultimate Martial Soul, your soul power is naturally far more abundant than others at the same level, so this shouldn't be a significant issue for you."
"As for the two swords in your hands, they're the highest-grade items in this set. These are not Level 6 soul tools but Level 7. Even low-level soul masters can wield them. Each sword enhances your attacks significantly and comes with its fixed skills. You'll need to explore their abilities yourself."
"Lastly, this armor was designed with future upgrades in mind. I've left a mechanism for you to enhance it further. Consider it a challenge for yourself."
Jing Hongchen finished speaking and took a long sip from his teacup. Even Meng Hongchen, standing nearby, was left in awe.
"Using Level 8 materials to craft a Level 6 soul tool? It sounds easy enough, but the cost is astronomical. This is a full suit of armor, and just the rare metals alone must have cost at least a million gold soul coins. This isn't armor—it's pure money!" she thought.
Adding Jing Hongchen's meticulous design, the value of this armor was unimaginable. From the Absolute Barrier to the wings that rival Level 7 flying soul tools to the twin Level 7 swords—each component was priceless. What's more, the dual-element design and upgrade potential made this creation an unprecedented masterpiece, achievable only by a top-tier Level 9 soul engineer like Jing Hongchen.Su Yu, too, was struck with astonishment. As a soul engineer himself, he understood how much effort and expertise Jing Hongchen had poured into this project. Initially, Su Yu had just wanted a casual suit of armor. He never expected Jing Hongchen to go all out. This armor's value surpassed that of ordinary Level 8 soul tools and was infused with cutting-edge soul engineering techniques.
Feeling the weight of this gesture, Su Yu spoke earnestly, "Hall Master… thank you."
Jing Hongchen was momentarily stunned before waving his hand dismissively.
"No need to thank me. This is your well-deserved reward. But if you want to show your gratitude, win the championship for me. This championship title for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament has eluded us for thousands of years. If you bring it home, I'll give you not just one set of armor, but five."
Su Yu grinned.
"Why not ten?"
Jing Hongchen's face darkened.
"You think you're funny, kid? Do you know how much ten sets of armor like this would cost? Over ten million gold soul coins! Do you think the academy's funds come from thin air?"
"Aren't they?"
"You!"
Jing Hongchen raised his hand as if to strike. Su Yu quickly jumped back, pulling Meng Hongchen in front of him as a shield. Jing Hongchen's hand froze mid-air, and he glared at Su Yu before slowly lowering it.
"You cheeky rascal! I see you're itching for a beating."
"Hehe!"
Su Yu chuckled nervously.
"Just joking to lighten the mood!"
"Lighten the mood? You're trying to drive me mad. And next time…"
Jing Hongchen glanced at Meng Hongchen.
"Don't hide behind Meng."
"Hiding behind a woman, and you're not ashamed?"
"Not ashamed."
Su Yu nodded seriously, causing Jing Hongchen's face to darken further.
Watching the back-and-forth between the elder and the youth, Meng Hongchen chuckled merrily.
"Hmph, fine. For Meng's sake, I won't argue with you. But this time, if you don't bring back the championship, just wait and see how I deal with you. I'll make your life miserable every day," Jing Hongchen threatened.
Su Yu feigned a look of fear at just the right moment, but his exaggerated, insincere expression showed no trace of actual concern. Jing Hongchen could only shake his head, both annoyed and amused.
Waving dismissively, he said, "Get lost. You've got your armor, so stop bothering me."
"Heh, we're off then. Meng'er, let's go."
Su Yu wrapped an arm around Meng Hongchen's waist, lifting her slightly before setting her down ahead of him. Then, holding her close, he swaggered off with her. Since their relationship was now official, Su Yu felt no need to hold back. Why sneak around when you're in love? He had no interest in such games.
"That brat!"
Jing Hongchen shook his head, chuckling as he sipped his tea....
Meanwhile, Su Yu, now equipped with his new armor, was in high spirits. Holding Meng Hongchen's hand, he strolled around the academy, running into several students along the way. Whenever a curious fan asked about his relationship with Meng Hongchen, Su Yu openly acknowledged it, ensuring Meng felt secure. Having just defined their relationship, Meng Hongchen was in a phase of uncertainty and vulnerability. Su Yu was naturally attentive to her emotions.
As noon approached, Su Yu took Meng out of the academy to explore Radiant City. They wandered through the streets, shopped for clothes, ate food, and enjoyed themselves like any ordinary couple. By evening, the two returned to the academy after a full day of fun.
"Yu, when will you move out?"
Meng Hongchen suddenly asked, looking up at him.
Su Yu paused mid-step, surprised.
"Meng'er, why are you asking this all of a sudden?"
"Your situation has changed. Living alone might be better for you now," Meng explained, her beautiful eyes shimmering. Her suggestion was practical, but her real reason was personal—she wanted to be closer to Su Yu and have more time with him now that they were together.
Su Yu shook his head.
"If I move out, Wang Dong will be left all alone. He doesn't have any friends here. If I leave, what will happen to him?"
"But..."
Meng Hongchen lowered her head.
"If you live with him, it makes things... inconvenient for us."
Su Yu chuckled.
"It's fine. We're still young and don't have to worry about that kind of thing. There's nothing inconvenient about it."
"What are you even saying?"
Meng's face turned bright red with embarrassment.
Su Yu laughed, wrapping an arm around her.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? It'll happen someday anyway."
"You're so shameless! I'm not talking to you anymore."
Meng pouted, her cheeks still flushed.
"Alright, alright. I'll stop."
Su Yu held her close, letting her rest in his arms.
After a moment, Meng Hongchen muttered softly, "Yu, I feel like Wang Dong doesn't like me very much."
"I'm not sure why, but he always seems wary of me, like I'm trying to take something from him."
"I've been nice to him, but he still seems to dislike me. What did I do wrong?"
Meng looked up at Su Yu, her expression puzzled and tinged with grievance.
Listening to her complaints, Su Yu's expression turned a bit strange. Why didn't Wang Dong'er like Meng Hongchen? Su Yu knew the answer all too well. The root of the problem? Jealousy. In their first year, Wang Dong'er and Meng Hongchen had a tolerable relationship. Things only soured in the second year—especially after Su Yu jokingly declared his intention to have it all. Wang Dong'er had been triggered, and her attitude toward Meng Hongchen changed. Simply put, she was jealous. Wang Dong'er saw Meng as a rival for Su Yu's attention.
"Yu, do you know why? Tell me!"
Meng's voice broke Su Yu's train of thought.
Su Yu sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"Meng, promise me you won't get mad."
"Why would I get mad? Just tell me."
Meng's tone was soft but insistent.
After carefully choosing his words, Su Yu explained, "Wang Dong once told me he wanted to introduce me to his sister."
"I thought he was joking, but he was serious."
"Now that I'm with you, he might be upset because of that."
Meng's eyes widened in shock.
"What? Seriously?"
She was dumbfounded. Was Wang Dong really angry because Su Yu hadn't followed through on that promise? But how was that Su Yu's fault? He had never even met Wang Dong's sister! It was absurd to hold it against him—and even more so to take it out on her.
Meng Hongchen fell silent for a moment before asking quietly, "Yu, do you think his sister is pretty?"
Su Yu blinked, caught off guard.
"What kind of question is that? I've never met her."
"But," he added after some thought, "she's his twin sister, so I guess she might look like him. If so, she'd probably be... pretty?"
PS: Bro got a girl at a very young age, he's living a life.
PS2: Harem Golden Rule: Always choose the first girl who is obedient and accepts polygamy. This will create a domino effect, encouraging the other girls to accept polygamy as well.