Abusing Tang San was one thing, but Li Xiaoyao had not forgotten his real objective.
The bullet that had just pierced through Tang San's right waist had been a special one he had deliberately used.
[Chronos: The Tenth Bullet (Yud)—can precisely transmit and read the memories of the person struck.]
Using the power of The Tenth Bullet (Yud), he had already read all of Tang San's memories, uncovering every secret from his past.
This included one of Li Xiaoyao's purposes for coming to Suotuo City: obtaining the complete inheritance of the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.
The Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record contained the internal cultivation method, "Mysterious Heaven Skill"; the movement technique, "Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track"; the hand-training method, "Mysterious Jade Hand"; the eye-training method, "Purple Demon Eyes"; and the grappling art for deflecting force and controlling techniques, "Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon."
Beyond that, his memories also contained all the secrets of the Hundred Forms of Hidden Weapons, including clear blueprints and forging techniques for more than a hundred kinds of hidden weapons.
Even Tang San's knowledge of Immortal Herbs, methods for refining poisons, and years of cultivation and forging experience had all been taken by him in one sweep.
"Now that I have the knowledge of Immortal Herbs, once I find a chance to kill Xiao Wu and absorb her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring to break through to Rank Seven Soul Sage, all that will remain is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"
As a transmigrator, Li Xiaoyao knew better than anyone that one of Tang San's greatest opportunities was Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in Sunset Forest.
Now that he stood on Tang San's opposing side, he would never leave these opportunities behind to strengthen his enemy.
Since Li Xiaoyao did not understand Immortal Herbs, he had already included "obtaining knowledge related to Immortal Herbs" in his plans before setting out for Suotuo City to hunt Xiao Wu.
After all, if he wanted to seize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well but knew nothing about identifying Immortal Herbs or their effects, then even if he reached that treasure ground, he could only return empty-handed.
That was precisely why, when he had shot through Tang San's waist and abdomen earlier, he had deliberately used Chronos's The Tenth Bullet, taking the opportunity to read Tang San's memories and claim all the Immortal Herb knowledge he possessed, paving the way to seize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well later.
"Hehe! Well?"
"Little Scoundrel, do you still want to continue?"
The smile at Li Xiaoyao's lips grew increasingly teasing, though a faint trace of scrutiny hid in his eyes.
He could clearly sense a vast Soul Power lingering indistinctly in the shadows of the hotel. Though that aura had been restrained to the utmost, the domineering and weathered feeling within it unmistakably belonged to Tang Hao.
Tang Hao's current decision to remain still also confirmed Li Xiaoyao's suspicions.
Before he figured out Li Xiaoyao's identity and background, so long as Li Xiaoyao did not deal Tang San a fatal blow, Tang Hao, hiding in the shadows, would not reveal himself lightly.
After all, Tang Hao might be strong, but he was also wary of unknown threats.
With those considerations in mind, Tang Hao could only endure for the time being.
And that suited Li Xiaoyao perfectly, allowing him to continue toying with Tang San without restraint.
"Damn it! Li Xiaoyao, don't get too arrogant!"
Hearing the mockery, Tang San struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with shock and unwillingness.
He had not expected Li Xiaoyao to possess not only a high Soul Power Level and a terrifying Soul Ring configuration, but also a Soul Bone Skill of Spatial Teleportation.
He had even been brought down by a single shot from his opponent. This was completely beyond the limits of his combat ability!
So what if the Tang Sect poisons he possessed could kill at the sight of blood?
So what if the Tang Sect hidden weapons he took pride in were powerful?
Before a Spatial Teleportation Soul Bone Skill, there was simply no way he could hit Li Xiaoyao. All his predictions had become a joke, and every one of his methods had lost its meaning!
Tang San clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms as blood flowed through the gaps between his fingers.
Yet it was precisely this humiliation and unwillingness that gave rise to intense greed within him.
"Such a powerful Spatial Teleportation Soul Bone Skill is wasted on Li Xiaoyao. Only in my hands can such a powerful Soul Bone Skill display its true value!"
"If I can seize Li Xiaoyao's Spatial Teleportation Soul Bone, then combine it with my Tang Sect arts and the advantages of my Twin Martial Souls, my future achievements will surely be limitless!"
At that thought, a vicious glint flashed through Tang San's eyes, but the agonizing pain in his body forced him to suppress his greed.
"Hiss! What a powerful peer!"
Seeing this, Dai Mubai obediently withdrew his White Tiger Martial Soul. His expression became incomparably grave as he continuously analyzed Li Xiaoyao's identity and origins in his heart.
As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, his horizons naturally surpassed those of more than ninety percent of the ordinary Soul Masters on Douluo Continent.
With a Three Purple One Black Soul Ring configuration, he could tell at a glance that Li Xiaoyao's identity was anything but simple.
Besides, the one who had been injured was not Dai Mubai.
Knowing full well that his strength was inferior to the other party's, he would not stupidly leap out to wade into this mess.
As for Tang San, who had been beaten badly by Li Xiaoyao?
That mere Little Scoundrel had nothing to do with Dai Mubai.
"Third Brother!"
Seeing Tang San covered in blood, Xiao Wu no longer cared about fighting Dai Mubai. She screamed and rushed toward Tang San.
"Hey! You, Li!"
"It was only a sparring match!"
"You bastard, don't go too far!"
Xiao Wu helped Tang San up, her eyes rimmed red. She turned and glared furiously at Li Xiaoyao, her pretty face flushed with anger.
"Oh? I went too far?"
Li Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.
"Hehe! Little Rabbit!"
"If I remember correctly, weren't you the one who told this Little Scoundrel to challenge me to a one-on-one fight?"
A teasing smile curled across Li Xiaoyao's lips.
"Little Rabbit, do you want to stand up for this Little Scoundrel?"
"Sure! Don't say I didn't give you a chance!"
"The two of you can come at me together!"
"I don't mind taking both of you on by myself!"
As soon as those words fell, the pressure of Li Xiaoyao's Soul Power locked onto Xiao Wu once again.
"You... you... you..."
Feeling that faint aura of death again, Xiao Wu instantly froze in place. Her entire body turned ice-cold, and even breathing became difficult.
"Xiao Wu, don't worry! I'm fine!"
While Li Xiaoyao had been speaking with Xiao Wu, Tang San had used the Mysterious Heaven Skill to seal his acupoints and stop the bleeding.
With Xiao Wu supporting him, Tang San struggled to his feet. He gritted his teeth, and a stiff smile flashed across his eyes.
"Well? Are you two still going to fight?"
"Give me an answer quickly. Don't waste my time."
"With what little ability you have, you're not even enough for me to warm up."
Li Xiaoyao looked at Tang San without the slightest ripple in his eyes.
He could not even be bothered to pay attention to the concealed resentment deep within Tang San's gaze. After all, he had long known Tang San's personality.
Always going on about someone having embarked upon the Way of Seeking Death—that was Tang San's true face.
If Tang San started calling him brother, Li Xiaoyao would have to wonder whether the Tang San before him had been possessed yet again, or whether he was brewing some even more venomous scheme!
The next moment, Li Xiaoyao raised his right hand.
The Flintlock Pistol slowly aimed at Xiao Wu—
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