"Is there any point in testing this now?"

Standing next to him, Wu Guinan crossed his arms.

Though there's talk of high and low talent in spiritual power,

it's not quite the same as physical strength.

After the new era began, some specialists researched this area.

There might be noticeable differences in physical strength between people due to innate and acquired conditions.

But when it comes to the spiritual power of Summoners, everyone is pretty much the same.

Here's a more specific example:

A Summoner with good spiritual power might perform a secondary binding when their first summoned beast is at LV28 before transforming.

While a less talented one might need their first summoned beast to transform to LV2 to do the same.

The difference between the two isn't very large.

So in Wu Guinan's view, even if Li Pu has outstanding talent in this area, there's no way he could have enough spiritual power for a secondary binding at LV11 before transforming.

[Please stare at the pattern on the screen and maintain it for as long as possible]

[Blinking or looking away is considered the end of the test]

At this point, a gentle mechanical voice echoed from the instrument.

Wu Guinan roughly understood the principle of this test.

It's a new technology that uses complex, chaotic esoteric patterns for high-intensity spiritual disruption and pressure on the gazer.

The duration a person can stare at it determines their spiritual strength.

Its accuracy can be said to be as high as 99.999%.

The small 0.001% probability is merely reserved for potential mechanical failure and other factors.

Only the person directly facing the pattern can see inside; standing next to it renders it invisible.

He also didn't want to look because he had tried it before, and the memory wasn't quite pleasant.

Just one glance gave him a dizzy spell for five minutes.

[Beep!]

With a crisp beep, the test pattern appeared before Li Pu.

If he had to describe it, he'd say this pattern was even more abstract than abstract art.

Unable to discern its contents, he felt his mind growing turbulent after less than five seconds of looking.

"Tch!"

In under ten seconds, he couldn't help but avert his gaze.

"Huh?"

Wu Guinan beside him was a bit stunned.

Though he wasn't particularly interested in this spiritual power test, he knew some specific standards.

To have enough spiritual power for a secondary binding, one typically needs to withstand the pattern for over eight seconds.

The timing just now seemed like...

[Beep beep!]

[Congratulations on passing the test]

[Your spiritual power is sufficient for secondary binding]

Indeed, the mechanical voice chimed again.

"What's going on..."

Wu Guinan was floored.

Wasn't the scarecrow only at LV11 before transforming? How did the spiritual power feedback suggest it was enough for secondary binding already?!

"An exceptional talent."

Li Pu gave him a brief glance with a cup-like manner, pretending to hold a cup.

In reality, even he didn't realize his spiritual power talent as a Summoner was merely average.

What mattered was the scarecrow's first innate ability, [Gratitude], which provided additional spiritual power feedback to Li Pu.

Though it seemed insignificant short-term, over time, the feedback accumulated significantly, gradually highlighting a difference with Summoners of similar level.

For instance, by the time the scarecrow reached LV28 before transforming, Li Pu already had adequate spiritual power for a secondary binding.

Li Pu himself wasn't aware of this, so it was even more unlikely Wu Guinan would know.

He speculated that it might be related to the Summoner talent.

After all, there are all sorts of peculiar Summoner talents; Li Pu having an extraordinary one isn't that surprising.

At this moment, Li Pu took out the golden card given by Lan Feng from his storage space and swiped it against the instrument.

[Beep beep!]

[We detected that you possess a Level 3 Directional Summoning Talisman]

[Would you like to exchange it?]

"Where did this thing pop out from?!"

"You... intend to complete the secondary binding now?"

Wu Guinan was even more bewildered.

A Level 3 Summoning Talisman, combined with the newly acquired monthly exam points, signaled a direct upgrade to Level 4 Summoning Talisman.

"Let me think first."

However, Li Pu didn't respond immediately.

It's said that besides the monthly exam, each academic year has one or two major outdoor practical activities to earn points.

He felt that with this, he might indeed have a chance throughout the first grade to accumulate enough points to exchange for a Level 5 Summoning Talisman.

So perhaps it was better to be patient and wait?

But then he reconsidered; where in life is there perfection?

Owning a Level 5 Summoning Talisman leads to wanting a Level 6, and owning a Level 6 leads to a desire for Level 7.

Moreover, his demand for high-level Directional Summoning Talismans wasn't that high, since having [Friend of Magical Beasts] meant boundless possibilities.

Even an additional F-grade summoned beast could be nurtured into strength.

Besides, speed begets speed.

A year's wait was indeed long; completing the secondary binding now might bring potential for three or even four bindings in a year.

Achieving a second summoned beast sooner would also strengthen his power.

Only with greater strength could he quickly earn more Crystal Coins.

"Alright, let's proceed with the binding now."

After a brief contemplation, Li Pu finally made his decision.

"Woah woah woah!"

Hearing this answer, Wu Guinan became animated.

Though he hadn't experienced it, he was keenly interested in the selection process.

Especially a secondary binding, which is a significant event in a Summoner's career.

"Let's upgrade the summoning talisman first."

This time, Wu Guinan didn't need to guide him; Li Pu was already familiar with clicking through the touchscreen.

[Beep beep!]

[You currently have: 10 points]

[Do you wish to spend all points to upgrade the Level 3 Directional Summoning Talisman?]

[Please click 'Confirm' or 'Cancel']

The mechanical prompt rang again.

Li Pu didn't hesitate about this and clicked 'Confirm' directly.

"Wow, Level 4 Summoning Talisman."

Beside him, Wu Guinan jealously exclaimed.

"What's the next step in the process?"

At this point, Li Pu needed guidance again.

"Now you can enter the entry library to select your desired entry."

"Once selected, the mechanical warehouse on the third floor will automatically choose it."

"Then you can go upstairs to the second floor to collect it."

Under Wu Guinan's indication, Li Pu accessed the entry library.

"Oh my, there are so many."

Seeing the vast array of entries, he was stunned.

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