CHAPTER 442: CHAPTER 442: SUCCESS!!!

After understanding from Fourth the extent of the Mithril area he could control, Ji You pondered for a moment and then slightly furrowed her brows.

This—

The area is too small, it’s not easy to carve it into a clover pendant.

Switch to a delicate earring? Dangle? Or?

While Ji You was somewhat indecisive, she suddenly caught a glimpse of Fourth curled up into a circular shape.

Hmm?

Actually, she could slightly alter the shape of the Mithril, maybe make the middle of the Mithril hollow? Or, simply make a simple circular ring pendant? On the side of the circular ring pendant, could she carve some clover patterns as Array Diagrams?

No sooner thought than done.

Ji You re-cut the Mithril once again, then gradually ground it into a ring shape, and then, she began to carve the Array Diagram.

It is said that practice makes perfect. Having failed so many times before, Ji You could almost engrave the designed pattern with her eyes closed.

While drawing the pattern, she did it in one go, and just as she reached the critical moment where the Spiritual Silk needed to make its move, Ji You became even more patient.

She gently opened her eyes and watched as Fourth crawled into the Array Diagram. This time, Fourth took it very seriously. It moved neither too fast nor too slow, wandering bit by bit inside the diagram, leaving Ji You’s spiritual power behind, allowing the spiritual power to form a complete cycle...

This step, while sounding simple, actually placed extremely high demands on the Spiritual Silk. Fourth precisely controlled everything, and only after it finished did it happily swim out of the Array Diagram, wagging its tail—

As it emerged, the ordinary Mithril ring faintly shone with a glimmer, not flashy, yet it possessed an understated and restrained beauty.

Ji You looked at the simple and plain ring and suddenly felt a strange sensation—as if there was an invisible thread connecting her to it.

Is it because this Soul Device was crafted by her own hands, and the circulating, cycling spiritual power originated from her?

This feeling was magical. There was no need to wait anxiously – Ji You already knew it was a Soul Device.

Because of the connection, Ji You knew it wouldn’t shatter or easily break. She also knew that its Array structure was very stable, and it wouldn’t collapse for at least several years.

This is—

A Mid-level Soul Device, right?

Apparently, the biggest difference between a Mid-level Soul Device and a low-level soul artifact is that a soul artifact maker can feel a connectedness to a Mid-level Soul Device, but not to a low-level soul artifact.

And also—

Ji You stared at the Soul Device, feeling that it had many flaws and inadequacies that needed to be fixed. As to where exactly the deficiencies were, Ji You only had a vague sense of them, yet she couldn’t find the right descriptive words, nor could she find the direction for now.

Moreover, if she didn’t repair it, in a few years, the Array Diagram of this Soul Device wouldn’t hold up.

Ji You also understood that with her current abilities, she couldn’t repair it; hence, it could only remain a Mid-level Soul Device.

While there was some regret, there was more joy!

She had succeeded!

Ji You stared at the circular pendant, carefully examining the clover pattern of the Array Diagram, her eyes flickering with joyous light.

After all the hardships, she had finally succeeded. Moreover, this successful experience also made Ji You realize that the patterns of the Array Diagram could actually be reused.

The Array Diagram could turn ordinary materials into a Soul Device, and it wasn’t just the shape of the pattern that mattered, but the creator’s Spiritual Silk!

Mithril, Companion Stone given to Boss, Second, and Third—none of them worked.

Yet Fourth and Old Five could.

This indicates that even the Spiritual Silks of the same person differ slightly. For example, Boss, who obviously had the strongest ability, turned out to be unable to precisely control his power...

The same went for Second and Third.

Relative to the weaker Fourth and Fifth, especially the Fourth, when it comes to delicate control, they’re absolutely the strongest.

As for the Sixth? This guy is mediocre in all respects, like a weathervane, always going with the flow, and for now, it’s still unclear which area he might excel in.

So—

Each of the Six Strands has its own focus, right?

...

Of course, Ji You’s previous speculations about Spiritual Silk were based on her own experiences, and she had no way of knowing how it was for others.

While Ji You was pondering, Fourth had already come over, eagerly looking for rewards:[Master! Master! Master!]

Ji You was deep in thought and didn’t hear.

Fourth:[Master! Sisi has finally completed the task you assigned!]

Ji You didn’t respond, but finally woke up, looked up, and glanced over at Fourth.

Fourth was standing with its head erect, flapping its tail powerfully and bouncing around, desperately trying to make its presence felt:[Master! Master! Master! Sisi really loves Cloud Mist Milk Tea, but I know Master can’t afford too much, Sisi isn’t greedy, just one cup is enough...]

Ji You: "..."

This guy, clearly afraid of being stiffed, was going roundabout to remind her not to forget.

However, Ji You was in a good mood now, and especially generous, immediately responding:[Alright! I’ll give you one just for you!]

Fourth:[Wow!!! Sisi loves Master the most!]

The other five strands heard this and became a bit restless.

Ji You waved grandly, magnanimously saying: "All the Silks get one!"

Boss, Second... Sixth collectively cheered:[Wow! We love Master the most!]

Watching the Spiritual Silk excited and bubbling like it was a holiday, Ji You squinted her eyes and chuckled: "While we’ve still got time, let’s continue making Soul Devices to rake in a big one—live the high life!"

Six Strands:[Live the high life!]

Ji You’s mouth twitched; these foodies only remembered the last four words, her main point was the bit about ’continuing the job’!

However—

With the Six Strands so enthusiastic, Ji You had no worry about not being able to squeeze work out of them.

So—

Next, Ji You had all six strands follow Fourth’s method to craft Soul Devices.

Sadly, Boss, Second, and Third, these three boors, still couldn’t do it.

Old Five? Old Five succeeded twice, but both times with pink Companion Stones. When using Mithril, at the critical moment, it would always shatter.

And Sixth? Sixth managed once with Companion Stones, but failed with Mithril, and not at the critical moment—it failed halfway through.

What surprised Ji You the most was Fourth! This guy actually succeeded once with Mithril! And once with Companion Stones! Meaning that in one night, Fourth alone managed to complete 4 Soul Devices—2 with Mithril, 2 with Companion Stones!

Ji You was truly shocked!

Towards the end, perhaps because it was really out of Strength, tired, or maybe because it wanted to slack off, Fourth went limp, motionless, even its tail drooping listlessly—

Watching it, Ji You said with a smile: "Fourth, you rest up well these next few days!"

Upon hearing this, Fourth instinctively wagged its tail, which was joyously and vigorously moving, but in a flash, it seemed to realize something, and its tail stiffened, drooping down powerlessly again—

Such acting skills could have made even the Oscar Little Golden Man feel inferior.

Yet Ji You’s lips curled up slightly: Slacking off is no big deal, as long as you can work and are willing to work!