Tang San Gives Gifts

While Shui Zhan and Lan Wanrou were shocked, their gazes toward Tang San grew increasingly satisfied.

As the head of the Shui Family and an 83rd-level Soul Douluo, Shui Zhan is knowledgeable and well-informed.

He naturally didn't understand Immortal-Grade Medicinal Herbs, but he had long heard of the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull aged over 50,000 years, which was a prize in the Soul Master Tournament.

That's a priceless treasure in the Soul Master World, the best of the best, invaluable beyond measure.

No, it's not even comparable to a city.

The two were immediately overjoyed. Tang San was not only exceptionally talented and strong, but he was also genuinely good to Shui Bing'er.

They're even willing to give away such a top-grade Soul Bone; you couldn't find a son-in-law like that even with a lantern.

Shui Yue'er, standing to the side, looked at Shui Bing'er with envy in her eyes and muttered, "I wish I could find such a good man too."

Shui Bing'er gently patted Shui Yue'er's head and said affectionately, "Yes, we will."

Shui Zhan's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Seeing you all like this, I'm relieved. What are your plans now?"

Tang San replied, "Bing'er has already broken through level fifty, and we are preparing to go to the Frozen Forest to hunt for a suitable Fifth Soul Ring for her."

Shui Zhan's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Shui Zhan exclaimed "Good!" three times, his eyes brimming with satisfaction and pride. His daughter was only sixteen years old and was about to become Soul King.

Shui Yue'er, her eyes sparkling, exclaimed, "Sister, you're amazing!"

Shui Bing'er turned her head to look at Tang San, her eyes filled with gratitude. "This is all thanks to Third Brother. If it weren't for him giving me the Immortal Herbs and Soul Bones, my Soul Power would only be level 45 at most."

"But the Frozen Forest is too dangerous. Isn't it a bit risky for you to face Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast alone?"

Shui Zhan controlled his agitated emotions, his tone becoming serious. "How about I go with you?"

"Don't worry, father-in-law, we are confident we can handle it." Tang San shook his head, his tone calm.

"Furthermore, the Spirit Hall has been keeping an eye on you. If you suddenly leave, Spirit Hall will definitely become suspicious. They might then drag the Shui Family into this mess."

"Father, Third Brother is right," Shui Bing'er comforted him. "The Spirit Hall is eyeing our Shui Family covetously. If you don't stay in Skywater City for a long time, the Spirit Hall will definitely become suspicious. Don't worry, we have many trump cards; nothing will happen."

Shui Zhan frowned and remained silent for a moment.

"Alright." Shui Zhan finally nodded. "But you have to promise me, if you encounter danger, don't be reckless; run if you can."

Tang San nodded solemnly. "Father-in-law, rest assured, we know what we're doing."

After speaking, Tang San took out a jade box from his Storage Soul Tool and presented it to Shui Zhan with both hands.

Shui Zhan took the box, opened it, and a fragrant herbal aroma wafted out.

Inside the jade box lay a lingzhi mushroom, its entire body a pale gold color, with fine, intricate patterns on its cap.

The Ganoderma lucidum is small, only about the size of a palm, but it emits a rich energy fluctuation that makes people feel warm and comfortable.

"Father-in-law, this is an Eighth-Grade Lingzhi," Tang San said. "It's a top-tier medicinal herb with the effects of strengthening the body's foundation, replenishing vital energy, and enhancing cultivation. After consuming it, it can greatly increase Soul Power, open up meridians, strengthen the body, and accelerate cultivation speed. It's a rare treasure."

Shui Zhan's pupils suddenly contracted.

A top-grade, Eighth-Grade Lingzhi can be worth hundreds of millions of Gold Soul Coins, and it is extremely rare and difficult to find.

Such a treasure is enough to make all the major powers fight tooth and nail for it.

"This... is too precious." Shui Zhan looked at the jade box in his hand, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Tang San smiled, reached out and took Shui Bing'er's hand, his gaze sincere. "You're willing to entrust such a precious daughter to me; a mere Ganoderma lucidum is nothing."

Shui Bing'er tightened her grip on Tang San's hand slightly, her eyes reddening slightly.

Shui Zhan nodded, carefully putting away the jade box, his eyes filled with gratitude and approval.

"Alright. Then I won't stand on ceremony."

He glanced at the sky, stood up, and said, "It's still early. I'll have the kitchen prepare some food so we can eat something together before you set off."

Tang San nodded without refusing.

The family dinner was held in the study, and it was very simple, without any fanfare.

The family sat around a table in the study, the atmosphere very harmonious.

Tang San answered Shui Bing'er's family questions truthfully.

Lan Wanrou occasionally served food to Tang San, a gentle smile on her face.

Shui Bing'er sat next to Tang San, watching him get along so well with his family, and a satisfied smile curved her lips.

After the banquet, Tang San and Shui Bing'er quietly left the Shui Family again.

Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling were still waiting for them to return at the inn.

Upon seeing Tang San and Shui Bing'er return, the three of them stood up simultaneously.

"How is it?" Dugu Yan asked.

"Very good. Bing'er's parents are very understanding." Tang San smiled, his eyes full of relief. "Get a good rest tonight, and we'll set off for the Frozen Forest first thing tomorrow morning."

The five people went back to their rooms.

In the dead of night, Tang San quietly went to Shui Bing'er's room.

That night, Shui Bing'er put in a lot of effort.

Tang San could simply lie there and enjoy her gentleness and passion the whole time.

Nothing more was said that night.

The next day, led by Shui Bing'er, the group prepared more supplies in Skywater City.

I bought everything I could think of, including dry food, medicine, ropes, warm clothing, and heating supplies.

With everything ready, the five of them set off from the north gate of Skywater City and headed north.

After traveling north for ten days, a white line appeared on the distant horizon.

The earth was covered in ice and snow, a world of silver and white.

We've arrived at the Frozen Forest.

The ground beneath my feet had transformed from a withered meadow into hard, cold frozen soil, as hard as stone when I stepped on it. The familiar earthy scent in the air was replaced by the crisp, clear air of ice and snow.

Looking at the world of ice and snow before him, Tang San felt an indescribable sense of awe.

The five of them arrived at the edge of the forest, rested briefly, and then plunged into the Frozen Forest.

Since everyone here is Soul King Soul Emperor level Soul Master, they can naturally resist ordinary cold.

Although the temperature in the Frozen Forest was as low as minus ten degrees Celsius, the group only needed to wear a thin robe and a cloak to keep out the biting wind.

Shui Bing'er is of the ice attribute, so she has a higher resistance to cold and doesn't even need to wear extra clothes.

The vegetation in the Frozen Forest is very unique.

The trees are mainly hardy pines, cypresses, and birches, with straight trunks and very tall trunks.

The snow on the ground was very thick, and it crunched underfoot, leaving a deep footprint with every step.

Sometimes, when you step into the snow, it's up to your knees, and it takes a lot of effort to pull yourself out.

Tang San used the Blue Silver Grass vines to probe the terrain and the thickness of the snow ahead.

The five people marched forward in a straight line.

Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan followed behind, with Shui Bing'er bringing up the rear.

The four followed in Tang San's footsteps, walking from the edge of the forest into its depths.

As the group ventured deeper into the forest, they gradually encountered several Soul Beasts, some hundreds or even thousands of years old.

Snowfield Demon Wolves, Ice Crystal Deer, Cold-Ice Pythons... all sorts of ice-attribute Soul Beasts roam the forest.

Their eyes gleamed with vigilance, and sensing the presence of the five people from afar, they quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

Shui Bing'er's goal is to become a 20,000-year-old Soul Beast.

These Soul Beasts, some hundreds or thousands of years old, were not only of poor quality, but their age also fell far short of her requirements.

Shui Bing'er needs a high-quality ice-attribute Soul Beast to further enhance her ice-attribute attack power.