Bai Zhou returned to his workbench, his mind flooded with blueprints for countless soul tools. These designs, sourced from the *Soul Tool Master's Cultivation Guide*, numbered in the tens of thousands, encompassing every type imaginable and serving a myriad of purposes.
Though the highest-ranked among them were only fourth-tier soul tools, any single blueprint, if revealed to the outside world, would drive soul tool masters into a frenzy.
However, Bai Zhou's current strength was too meager to unveil such treasures. Unless he remained within Shrek Academy for life, exposing these designs would put his life in constant danger.
After all, this was ultimately a fantasy world. Shrek Academy sheltered its students too well; within Shrek City, they faced no real threats. But once they left the city and entered society, they would quickly learn the true meaning of human malice and the absence of martial ethics.
Bai Zhou mentally sifted through common, practical soul tools. He considered an oval-shaped, compact, high-frequency vibrating soul tool for women—waterproof, fireproof, and programmable...
*Hmm, easy to make, but if Xian Lin'er found out, she'd pin me down and beat me senseless.*
He continued searching until he finally found a more suitable money-making option: a communication soul tool!
Current communication soul tools on the market resembled telegraph machines from his previous life, capable only of transmitting specific numerical codes that had to be deciphered into messages.
The technology of the three great empires lagged far behind that of the Sun Moon Empire, and their communication soul tools were extremely expensive, with the price increasing exponentially with transmission range.
In contrast, the communication soul tool Bai Zhou had in mind was a Tier 1 soul tool. It required only a tiny amount of soul power to connect and transmit information. Its sole drawback was its limited range, making it suitable only for use within the academy.
Of course, increasing the transmission range would be simple—just strengthen the core magic array. However, this would significantly raise production costs, reducing its market appeal.
With this in mind, Bai Zhou immediately began crafting the soul tool.
Working under Xian Lin'er not only provided him with advanced knowledge but also eliminated any concerns about materials. Moreover, once Bai Zhou successfully crafted the soul tool, it would belong to him. He could either sell it to the academy or dispose of it as he pleased.
Naturally, Bai Zhou chose the latter.
With materials and blueprints in hand, Bai Zhou immersed himself in the joy of crafting the soul tool, working tirelessly through the night and even forgetting to eat lunch.
This was partly because the medicinal energy within his body was still immense. Until it was fully digested, Bai Zhou could go without food for days without any ill effects or hunger pangs.
During the midday break, Xian Lin'er had initially planned to summon Bai Zhou for another foot massage, especially since she was wearing black stockings that day...
However, seeing Bai Zhou's focused expression, she restrained herself and decided not to disturb him.
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It wasn't until lunchtime that Bai Zhou finally finished his work for the day.
In a single day, he had crafted ten communication soul tools, all of them first-level devices. Their simplicity allowed for rapid production.
As functional soul tools, they required minimal soul power, resulting in a compact, card-like design. Bai Zhou named them "Micro Cards."
Using the Micro Card was straightforward: enter the recipient's number, speak the message, and send.
In essence, Bai Zhou had replicated the chat functionality of his previous life's WeChat, currently limited to voice messages without voice call capability.
Despite its limited features, the Micro Card's technical complexity was immense. If released to the public, it would undoubtedly become an instant sensation, with every soul master clamoring for one.
"Hmm, Bai Zhou, what's that soul tool in your hand? I've never seen anything like it before. Have you been skipping meals today just to study this?"
Xian Lin'er, who was making her rounds, noticed the "Micro Card" in Bai Zhou's hand and immediately grew curious.
"Teacher, this is a newly designed and crafted Level 1 soul tool called the Micro Card. It can transmit information..."
Bai Zhou briefly explained the Micro Card's functions and even demonstrated its capabilities by pulling out two cards and showing Xian Lin'er how they worked.
"Micro Card? Isn't this just a communication soul tool? But it can transmit voice!" Xian Lin'er instinctively covered her mouth, her heart pounding with shock.
As an eighth-and-a-half-grade soul tool master, she instantly recognized the Micro Card's immense value. The technology it employed far surpassed that of existing communication soul tools.
"Bai Zhou, can you sell this technology to the academy? Name your price—we won't shortchange you!"
Xian Lin'er grabbed Bai Zhou by the shoulders, her excitement palpable.
Xian Lin'er was certain that Bai Zhou hadn't designed this soul tool himself. But everyone had their secrets, and she wouldn't pry into the origins of his technology. Still, she wanted him to sell the technology to the academy.
Though it seemed like a simple communication device, if used properly, it could have a massive impact in any field!
Given the vastness of the Douluo Continent, transmitting messages was a major challenge. While communication soul tools existed, they were based on technology from the Sun Moon Empire developed decades ago. They were cumbersome to produce and prohibitively expensive, making them unaffordable for ordinary soul masters.
Bai Zhou's soul tool, however, was merely a first-grade device, remarkably compact, and capable of transmitting voice directly!
Such advanced technology likely originated from the Sun Moon Empire.
If Xian Lin'er hadn't known Bai Zhou so well, she might have suspected him of being a spy for the Sun Moon Empire...
"Teacher, the Micro Card is still in the experimental stage and not yet perfected. I don't plan to sell it at the moment. Once I've refined it, I'll definitely offer the technology to the academy," Bai Zhou said with a faint smile.
To make money, one could sell soul tools.
But to make serious money, one needed to sell technology.
Bai Zhou was well aware of the value of his technology, as was Xian Lin'er, but the academy's higher-ups remained oblivious.
Once they realized the true worth of this invention, they would likely seek further negotiations with him. By then, he would hold the upper hand in the negotiations, allowing him to secure even greater benefits.
"Alright," Xian Lin'er agreed, her face lighting up with a smile. Then, a hint of embarrassment crept into her voice as she added, "Could you give me another Micro Card for the academy? I'm not trying to steal your technology, but I need to demonstrate the soul tool's capabilities to the higher-ups. This will help me secure even greater benefits for you."
"Of course, Teacher. Thank you for your efforts," Bai Zhou nodded, handing her another Micro Card.
Within the Micro Card's core magic array, Bai Zhou had incorporated a hidden array—essentially a form of encryption that made it virtually impossible to crack. Not that he suspected Xian Lin'er of trying to steal his technology.
"You're my student. Would I ever treat you unfairly?" Xian Lin'er's smile bloomed like a flower, her affection for Bai Zhou growing with each passing moment.
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