Tang God King's Whimsical Idea

Yang Ming continued.

"It was for this that I sent your sister away!"

When Tang San heard Yang Ming explain exactly what he was holding, he was startled. If Xiao Wu found out he had eaten Soft Bone Rabbit behind her back, wouldn't she never let him hear the end of it? He immediately wanted to throw away what he held.

However, the Mental Suggestion Secret Method showed its effects at that moment. If Tang San had truly been completely unmoved by the Soft Bone Rabbit leg, the secret method would have been useless against him. But as long as Tang San was even slightly tempted, Yang Ming's words, empowered by the secret method, would gradually erode his mental defenses. Most importantly, this method was difficult to detect. Otherwise, Yang Ming would not have dared use it while risking Tang Hao possibly being nearby.

Smelling the tempting aroma wafting from the rabbit leg in his hand and recalling that even a gourmand like Yang Ming considered it a delicacy of the Human World, Tang San, who had lived a hard life for so long, felt that wasting it would be wrong. For a moment, he was deeply conflicted.

Seeing this, Yang Ming continued to coax him.

"The Soft Bone Rabbit leg in your hand came from a Thousand-Year Soul Beast! It's greatly beneficial to Soul Masters' cultivation. Are you really not going to try it?!!"

Already increasingly shaken by the aroma and Yang Ming's secret method, Tang San heard that the meat benefited cultivation, and his resolve not to eat it immediately crumbled by more than half. Like someone deceiving himself, he warned himself that it should be fine if he only took one bite!

With that thought in mind, Tang San took the first bite of Soft Bone Rabbit meat in his life.

The Soft Bone Rabbit meat was tender and rich, with a thick fragrance complemented by a faint charcoal aroma. One bite felt as though he had been plunged into an ocean of meat. Moreover, after swallowing it, Tang San quickly felt a tiny warm current rise within him, slowly nourishing his body. This astonished him. The effects were this obvious?!!!

Yang Ming was quite satisfied by Tang San's shocked expression. Besides, he had not lied before. Soft Bone Rabbit meat really was delicious! And it was meat from a Thousand-Year Soul Beast—how could it not be nourishing?!!

Feeling the effects, Tang San threw his idea of eating only one bite straight out of the window.

Watching Tang San quickly finish all the Soft Bone Rabbit meat, Yang Ming was very satisfied. He knew that from this day onward, Douluo Continent had gained another fellow enthusiast. There was only a difference between zero times and countless times.

After finishing the Soft Bone Rabbit leg, Tang San came back to his senses. Looking at the bones in his hand, he felt as though the sky were falling. Seeing Tang San grow increasingly gloomy, how could Yang Ming, the guide on his rabbit-eating path, fail to comfort him? He activated the secret method and said to Tang San.

"Your sister's Martial Soul is the Soft Bone Rabbit, but she isn't actually a Soft Bone Rabbit. You don't need to take it too much to heart. It's no different from eating any other kind of meat."

Yang Ming had merely offered some casual consolation, but what he did not understand was that Tang God King was also exceptionally good at talking himself into things. With Yang Ming opening a crack for him, he suddenly achieved enlightenment.

It was more than enlightenment. Tang San even began following in his teacher Yu Xiaogang's footsteps, putting forward Soul Master theoretical hypotheses!!!

Tang San thought to himself.

That's right! Xiao Wu's Martial Soul is merely a Soft Bone Rabbit, but she isn't one. Besides, food this delicious and beneficial to cultivation is no different from any other food. How can I treat it differently? Given rabbits' breeding speed, if they are not culled regularly, their numbers will surely grow out of control. Since they must be killed anyway, wouldn't letting them enter my stomach and aid my cultivation allow me to fulfill my long-cherished wish of rebuilding the Tang Sect sooner!

Soul Masters can strengthen their Martial Souls by absorbing Spirit Rings. Xiao Wu loves meat too, and her Martial Soul is a Soft Bone Rabbit. If she could overcome her psychological barrier and eat more Soft Bone Rabbit meat, might it provide some special benefit to her cultivation...

Yang Ming still did not know what a vile chain of events his momentary prank would cause. Using one's ancestors as food for their descendants—what a cruel thing that was!

Soon, Oscar also came running over. Seeing the other two rabbit legs in Yang Ming's hands, his eyes lit up. Was this the delicacy Yang Ming had mentioned? He was looking forward to it. When it came to feeding Oscar, Yang Ming's motives were far purer—he merely wanted to share.

Before long, Yang Ming and Oscar each finished their rabbit legs as well. After the three had eaten and drunk their fill, Oscar first escorted Tang San to Dai Mubai's residence.

Since Yang Ming had already been arranged to stay with Oscar, and Ma Hongjun's situation was special, Tang San could only stay with Dai Mubai.

After seeing Tang San off, Oscar and Yang Ming returned to their dormitory together.

Just as the three were eating rabbit meat in the cafeteria, Flender's door was knocked on as well.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Hearing the knocking outside and sensing an unfamiliar aura beyond the door, Flender became alert. Soul Power surged through his entire body, ready to erupt at any moment.

Flender rose and opened the door. As his door creaked open, a tall figure in black slowly appeared. Seeing the man in black, Flender asked in confusion.

"Who might you be, sir? Why have you come so late at night?"

The man in black did not answer Flender's question immediately. Instead, he walked into Flender's room of his own accord.

Seeing the man disregard him so completely, Flender's expression darkened. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the man in black slowly raise his right hand.

Suddenly, a black light condensed in his palm and formed into a gigantic object. At the same time, Nine Soul Rings quietly appeared around him. Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red. Unlike those of ordinary Soul Masters, the black-clothed man's Nine Soul Rings did not rise and fall around him. They remained still at different positions around his body, completely enveloping him. Nine Soul Rings were already an extraordinarily terrifying sight, especially his final ring. That blood-red crimson represented a treasure of the Soul Master world—the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.

Feeling the immense pressure of a Titled Douluo and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, Flender had no choice but to release his Martial Soul.

A pair of enormous eagle wings extended from behind Flender, and his entire body was covered in feathers. The pupils in his orange-yellow eyes narrowed into slits. Seven Soul Rings appeared around him—two yellow, two purple, and three black—moving up and down around his body.

Seeing the massive hammer in the black-clothed man's hand, along with his Spirit Rings, how could Flender not know who this was? He respectfully bowed to the man in black.

"Flender greets Clear Sky Douluo!"

The man in black said calmly, "Cat Eagle Martial Soul, rank seventy-eight. Worthy indeed of being the Flying Horn of the Golden Iron Triangle. Shrek Academy belongs to you, doesn't it?"

Flender nodded and answered with utmost respect, "Yes, Your Excellency."

The man in black then said.

"Tang San is my son!"

Hearing the shocking revelation from Tang Hao, Flender was stunned. Before he could speak, Tang Hao continued.

"It is inconvenient for me to reveal myself at present. Little San's cultivation guidance and safety are in your hands."

"When necessary, you may reveal to others that he is my son."

Flender hurriedly made a solemn promise.

"Since Tang San has entered Shrek Academy, we will certainly teach and protect him with all our strength. Please rest assured, Your Excellency!"

Tang Hao nodded. Then, thinking of Yang Ming, he asked Flender.

"What is the story with that boy Yang Ming at your academy? Which faction does he belong to?"

Upon hearing Tang Hao mention Yang Ming, Flender recalled the man before him's grudge against Spirit Hall. But when he thought of his expectations for Yang Ming, Flender decided to report "truthfully."

"I don't know exactly which family Yang Ming belongs to. But I can confirm that he comes from a reclusive family in Heaven Dou City."

Of course, Flender was making up Yang Ming's identity! He and Yang Ming had barely even spoken. But Heaven Dou City was full of Soul Master families, making it the perfect place to fabricate such a lie.

Naturally, the most important point was that Flender truly believed Yang Ming was not from Spirit Hall. With Yang Ming's talent, if he were from Spirit Hall, his guardian would certainly be a Titled Douluo rather than merely a Peak Soul Saint. That was precisely why Flender dared to lie before Tang Hao.

Tang Hao asked again.

"Are you certain?"

Hearing Tang Hao press the matter, Flender's gaze was resolute as he confirmed without hesitation.

"I am!"

Tang Hao looked at Flender for a while. Seeing no sign that Flender was lying, he said no more and relaxed. Unknowingly, Yang Ming had been saved once by Flender's deep love for Shrek Academy.

"Take this as compensation. I'll be leaving Little San in your care."

With that, Tang Hao took out a booklet and placed it on the table.

After saying those final words, Tang Hao's figure flickered and vanished.

Seeing Tang Hao leave, Flender let out a sigh of relief. He picked up the booklet Tang Hao had left behind, and a gleam appeared in his eyes as he muttered excitedly.

"Pure Agility Secret!"

That was right. What Tang Hao had left behind was the Speed Clan's inherited family manual, which held great reference value for avian Martial Souls. As for why he possessed it, the Speed Clan had once been affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Hao's mother was the elder sister of Bai He, the current Speed Clan Leader. It was hardly strange that he had it.

In the original timeline, Zhao Wuji had beaten up Tang San, and Tang Hao had given Zhao Wuji some guidance in the form of a beating. Now, because of Yang Ming's butterfly effect, Flender received this enormous windfall without getting beaten up. What a joyous occasion!

In this timeline, although the terrible incident of a parent beating up a teacher had not occurred, voluntarily leaking the inheritance of one's maternal uncle's family was not exactly right either... Though it was being used to bribe the teacher.

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