The Deal

Yang Wudi's expression changed. "So how old are you now?"

"I am thirteen and a half years old."

Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi's eyes widened in disbelief. Thirteen and a half years old, level fifty-three— Yang Wudi had lived for seventy or eighty years and had never heard of anyone reaching such a height at thirteen and a half.

"You have indeed inherited Tang Hao's talent." After a moment of silence, Yang Wudi slowly said with complex emotions, "No, your talent far surpasses his. Tang Hao was only in his thirties at your age."

"Thank you for your recognition, Senior Yang." Tang San bowed slightly.

Yang Wudi waved his hand, his tone returning to its previous coldness. "Then what do you want the Immortal Herb Catalogue for? What do you, a teenager, need these things for?"

Tang San had already prepared his answer, and replied naturally, "This junior has a great interest in medicinal herbs, and since childhood has enjoyed studying the characteristics and effects of various plants. Therefore, I hope to learn more about Immortal Herbs so that I can identify and collect them when I travel across the continent in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi tapped his fingers lightly twice on the armrest of his chair. "But why should I give it to you? The Soul Breaking Spear Technique is the treasure of the Breaking Clan, and the Immortal Herb Catalogue is the culmination of generations of my clan's efforts. Why should I give it to an outsider?"

Tang San understood. Yang Wudi was now stating his conditions.

A smile appeared on his face as he took something out of his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Purse.

It was a large flower without leaves, each petal as clear and translucent as crystal, emitting a calming fragrance. The scent was neither too strong nor too weak; just one whiff was enough to invigorate the spirit.

Aromatic Silk Beauty.

Yang Wudi's pupils contracted sharply. He sprang up from the stone bench and reached out to take the Immortal Herb from Tang San's hands.

However, Tang San reacted quickly, putting the Immortal Herb back into his pocket. He didn't speak immediately, but just smiled and looked at Yang Wudi.

"This is... this is... the Aromatic Silk Beauty!" Yang Wudi realized his lapse in composure and quickly withdrew his hand, but his voice trembled slightly. "The legendary Aromatic Silk Beauty! I thought this Immortal Herb no longer existed in the world. I searched my whole life but couldn't find it! Where did you find it?"

Tang San didn't answer the question, but simply smiled and asked, "Senior Yang, what do you think of this exchange?"

"Exchange." Yang Wudi didn't hesitate for a moment. "The Soul Breaking Spear Technique is yours, and so is the Immortal Herb Catalogue. I have only one condition: you must not pass them on. You can use them yourself, but you cannot pass them on to a second person."

Tang San nodded solemnly. "This junior agrees to your conditions. The Soul Breaking Spear Technique and the Immortal Herb Catalogue will never be passed on to outsiders; they will only be used for my own cultivation."

After saying that, Tang San handed the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Yang Wudi.

Tang San wasn't worried at all about Yang Wudi cheating. Although he disliked Tang Hao before, Yang Wudi's banner was indeed quite imposing.

Yang Wudi accepted the Aromatic Silk Beauty with both hands, held it in his palms, and examined it from all angles. Then he burst into loud laughter, as if he had gone mad.

The Tai Tan standing to the side looked at Yang Wudi as if he were an idiot. It's just a flower, is it really that big of a deal?

A quarter of an hour later, Yang Wudi finally recovered from the ecstasy of obtaining the Aromatic Silk Beauty. He carefully put the Aromatic Silk Beauty into his pocket, then took out two booklets from his Storage Soul Tool and handed them to Tang San.

One book is titled "Soul Breaking Spear Technique," and the other is titled "Immortal Herb Catalogue."

Tang San accepted the two booklets with both hands, stored them in his Storage Soul Tool, and then clasped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you, Senior Yang."

Tang San didn't verify the authenticity of the spear technique and the Immortal Herb Catalogue, because Yang Wudi would never give them fakes.

Yang Wudi waved his hand, turned around, his back to Tang San, and began to admire the Aromatic Silk Beauty he had just obtained.

Tang San left the secret chamber, where Yang Wudi's maniacal laughter echoed once more.

Stepping out of the secret chamber, Tai Tan asked, puzzled, "Young Master, has the old goat gone mad?"

"Don't worry, Senior Tai Tan, Senior Yang is just overjoyed for a moment, he'll be fine in a few days," Tang San said with a smile.

Tai Tan breathed a sigh of relief and burst into laughter, "I didn't expect it to go so smoothly, young master, you're truly amazing!"

Accompanied by Tai Tan, Tang San walked out of the gate of the Strength Clan's mansion.

Walking alone on the way back to the academy, Tang San's steps were light and his mood was cheerful.

I've obtained the Soul Breaking Spear Technique, and I've also obtained the Immortal Herb Catalogue.

The Soul Breaking Spear Technique allows the Blue Silver Overlord Spear to truly unleash its power, Immortal Herb Catalogue enables him to identify unfamiliar immortal Immortal Herbs within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, maximizing its value.

After returning, first look through the Immortal Herb Catalogue, and then go find Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

Once everything is settled, he can practice his spear technique step by step. There is still more than a year until the Soul Master Tournament, which is enough time for him to master the Soul Breaking Spear Technique.

Back at the academy, Tang San went straight to his dormitory, took out the Immortal Herb Catalogue, and sat down at the table.

Each Immortal Herb is accompanied by a detailed illustration, indicating Immortal Herb characteristics, effects, usage, and precautions.

Tang San turned the pages one by one. Some of the books Tang San already recognized had more detailed descriptions in the table of contents.

Of course, there were some people Tang San didn't recognize.

For example, Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, Primordial Immortal Herb, Star Luo Spirit Pearl, Four-Leaf Ginseng, Jade Marrow Zhi, Dragon Saliva Fruit, Dragon Blood Vine...

One after another, each with detailed diagrams and explanations.

After turning the last page, Tang San closed the booklet and pondered for a moment with his eyes closed.

Unfortunately, Tang San searched through the entire catalog but couldn't find a more suitable celestial item for Ye Lingling than the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

The catalog also includes other auxiliary medicinal Immortal Herbs, such as the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and the Four-Leaf Ginseng, which also enhance auxiliary Martial Souls.

However, their function is more focused on strengthening the foundation and helping Soul Masters break through bottlenecks and improve the quality of Soul Power, rather than directly affecting the Martial Soul itself, and therefore insufficient to break through the inheritance limitations of the Nine Heart Begonia.

Tang San thought for a moment and realized that he could only use the Aromatic Silk Beauty to help Ye Lingling.

It seems that the Nine Heart Begonia is restricted by some invisible force between heaven and earth, and cannot be passed on normally. This suppression is not a defect of the Martial Soul itself.

The Aromatic Silk Beauty is the most likely Immortal Herb to evolve the Nine Heart Begonia.

Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was originally restricted by the rules, and it could never break through level 80.

However, the Aromatic Silk Beauty broke this restriction, allowing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, thus removing the level restriction.

Since the Aromatic Silk Beauty could help Ning Rongrong break through the limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it is also very likely that it can help the Nine Heart Begonia complete its evolution.

The limitations of the Nine Heart Begonia differ from those of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but both are essentially "restricted by the rules of heaven and earth."

The effects of Aromatic Silk Beauty may also apply to Nine Heart Begonia.

Even if the limitations of inheritance cannot be completely removed, it can at least greatly enhance Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia and improve her cultivation potential.

Once one can become a god, all limitations will no longer be a problem.

As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Ning Rongrong, all we can say is "I'm sorry."

Although in the original story they provided Tang San with tremendous help, even sacrificing two of their sect's guardian Douluo for him.

In this life, however, he did not have much contact with them, nor did he have the same idea as Tang San in the original story of rebuilding the Tang Sect and dominating the continent.

Having resolved his concerns about the contract, and barring any deliberate targeting or harm, he simply wanted to pursue godhood.

Then he resurrected his loved ones and took the women he loved to the Divine Realm to live a carefree and happy life.

As for the rest, we can only take it one step at a time from now on.

Of course, things are unpredictable, and you might contradict yourself, because people are fickle.

Thinking of this, Tang San put away the Immortal Herb Catalogue, stood up, and walked out.