An Elder Brother Is Like a Father, Taking Tang San as a Disciple!

Tang San abruptly raised his head, a flash of delight crossing his eyes.

Heaven Dou City.

It was the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, the most prosperous and powerful place in the entire empire.

To Tang San, who had grown up in Saint Soul Village and had only ever been to Nuoding City, it was a legendary place.

More importantly, the one inviting him was the Blue Silver King.

This elder brother who might share blood ties with him.

Tang San had always harbored a hope in his heart.

Since the other party could dispatch the Royal Knights to search thousands of miles for someone, since he could be called the "Blue Silver King," and since they shared the surname Tang...

Could he perhaps, at this very moment, lift that veil and tell him the truth?

Perhaps even mention his father?

Tang San held his breath, waiting for Tang Yuan to continue.

Yet Tang Yuan merely looked at him quietly, his expression still calm, showing no intention of acknowledging him as family.

The air inside the tent seemed to freeze for several seconds.

The hope in Tang San's eyes dimmed slightly, but it soon brightened again.

Perhaps...

Perhaps Lord Blue Silver King had some unspeakable difficulty?

After all, he was part of the royal court and a King by Other Surname. The power struggles involved had to be extraordinarily dangerous.

Or perhaps it involved some secret of the family, even some shameful history concerning his father?

Tang San was a clever person. He understood when to advance and retreat, and he knew how to be considerate.

Since the other party would not say anything, then he would not ask.

As long as he could remain by his side, the truth would come to light one day.

With that thought, Tang San took a deep breath, his gaze becoming firm once more.

He bowed again, clasped his hands, and deeply saluted him.

"Tang San is willing to follow Lord Blue Silver King!"

"From this day onward, Tang San shall follow your lead alone, my lord, and will never harbor a second thought!"

The vow rang out with force.

Watching this, a smile finally curved Tang Yuan's lips.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully subdued the Child of the Plane, Tang San, and altered his early fate line.]

[Main Quest: Reform Tang San's character (First Stage) has been completed.]

[Distributing rewards...]

[Reward obtained: Myriad Mother Qi Cauldron.]

[Reward obtained: Nine Revolutions Longevity Technique.]

[Reward obtained: Life Spring Water (ten liters).]

[Reward obtained: Blue Silver King Talent Domain—Forest Luo Eternal Treasure.]

A string of system notifications rang out in Tang Yuan's mind.

Without showing any reaction, Tang Yuan examined the detailed descriptions of the rewards.

Although the Myriad Mother Qi Cauldron sounded like an alchemy furnace by name, it was actually an exceptionally special growth-type divine artifact.

The cauldron contained the first wisp of Mother Qi from when heaven and earth first opened. It possessed heaven-defying nourishing effects on any plant-type martial soul or item.

If a plant were placed inside, not only would its growth accelerate, but its bloodline could even be purified, allowing it to undergo an essential evolution.

It was simply a divine artifact tailor-made for Blue Silver Grass.

The Nine Revolutions Longevity Technique, meanwhile, was a supreme cultivation art that pointed directly toward the Great Dao. Its vitality was endless, and its restorative power was incredibly strong. Combined with Life Spring Water, it was enough to create an Undying Army.

As for the Blue Silver King Domain...

Tang Yuan sensed the restless power within his body. With a mere thought, every plant within a thousand meters would become his eyes and ears, his blades.

This haul was truly immensely abundant.

"Since that is the case, you may withdraw for now."

In a good mood, Tang Yuan waved a hand at Tang San.

"Go find Ying Qi outside. He will arrange your quarters. At dawn tomorrow, we will break camp and return to the capital."

"Yes, my lord."

Tang San answered respectfully and slowly withdrew from the main tent.

After Tang San left, the command tent returned to silence.

Tang Yuan leaned back in his chair, lazily closing his eyes as he gently rubbed his temples.

"Teacher, are you tired?"

A crisp, pleasant voice came from behind the screen at the back of the raised platform.

Shui Bing'er stepped out with light, graceful steps.

She had already changed out of her combat attire and was now wearing a pale blue silk gown. Its hem was long, but the slit ran extremely high.

As she walked, her long, fair legs appeared and disappeared from view, dazzling the eye.

She walked behind Tang Yuan, extending her soft, boneless little hands and gently placing them on his shoulders, kneading them with just the right amount of pressure.

"I have indeed grown a little weary from traveling these past few days."

Tang Yuan did not open his eyes. He merely replied indifferently, leaning back to enjoy the young girl's service.

Shui Bing'er's fingers were cool, carrying a natural aura of ice and snow. Pressed against his shoulders, they refreshed his mind and felt exceedingly comfortable.

"That Tang San... Teacher really thinks highly of him."

As Shui Bing'er massaged him, she spoke softly. Her tone carried a hint of curiosity, along with a trace of barely noticeable jealousy.

"You even mobilized the Royal Knights for his sake and harshly humiliated that useless man named Yu Xiaogang."

Tang Yuan reached out and grabbed Shui Bing'er's small hand as it kneaded his shoulder.

It was smooth and delicate to the touch, like the finest mutton-fat white jade.

Shui Bing'er's body trembled slightly, but she did not pull her hand away. Instead, she moved around to stand before Tang Yuan and knelt halfway beside the broad chair.

She raised her head. A faint blush colored her breathtakingly beautiful face as she gazed at Tang Yuan with hazy eyes.

"What? Are you jealous?"

Tang Yuan looked at her with a half-smile, his fingers lightly brushing across the back of her hand.

"I wouldn't dare."

Shui Bing'er lowered her head, her voice soft and sweet.

"I just think that although Tang San has some talent, he is only someone with Twin Martial Souls. Why is he worth Teacher putting so much thought into him?"

"You don't understand."

Tang Yuan released her hand, letting his own fall onto Shui Bing'er's flawless knee.

The touch was slightly cool, yet full of elasticity.

Tang Yuan's fingers gently stroked it.

"Tang San is a fine blade."

"As long as he is honed properly, he will surely be of great use in the future."

Shui Bing'er felt the warmth coming from her knee. It was an unprecedentedly strange sensation that made her heart race and her breathing grow somewhat hurried.

Yet she did not evade him.

Tang Yuan had saved her, and he had personally taught and trained her.

On that stormy night of wind and snow, had the man before her not appeared like a god descending upon the world, she would have frozen to death long ago.

Toward Tang Yuan, she held an almost blind worship and obedience.

Even if Tang Yuan wanted her now, she would not offer the slightest resistance.

"If Teacher says he is a fine blade, then he is a fine blade."

Shui Bing'er obediently pressed her face against Tang Yuan's leg, like a docile little cat.

"As long as Teacher does not find Bing'er stupid."

Tang Yuan looked at the incomparably beautiful, exceptionally gifted young girl at his feet, now as docile as a maid, and could not help but feel a thrill of conquest rise within him.

This was the benefit brought by power and strength.

Three days later.

Heaven Dou City.

As the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, the prosperity of this city far exceeded what ordinary people could imagine.