Clothing...

Tang Qinghe and Tang San had been standing together for quite some time. Tang San finally spread his arms and stretched, saying, "I'm starving."

"Let's go." Tang Qinghe tugged him along. Tang San realized that Tang Qinghe was his own father's friend, and a hint of astonishment flashed through his eyes.

Tang San first greeted the old village chief, then walked away. The three of them walked side by side down the main street. He lowered his voice and asked Tang Qinghe, "As you guessed, that young master really is Yin Chen's adopted son. But did you know that the little girl beside him is a person named Xiao Wu?"

"Could someone with such cautious manners really be a Transformed Spirit Beast?" Tang Qinghe replied with a sneer.

"It seems you've already noticed something, but you still refuse to believe it. That little girl beside him is indeed a ten-thousand-year Transformed Spirit Beast." Tang San's expression grew solemn.

Tang San's eyes gleamed. A trace of anticipation appeared on his face as he said, "A ten-thousand-year Transformed Spirit Beast? That's not impossible. I'll find a way to capture her and turn her into the ninth Spirit Essence ring."

"Right now, Tang San is still in danger. Your father has plenty of hidden tricks." Tang Qinghe let out a bitter laugh. "Can you really get him out?"

Tang San's heart sank when he heard this, but a mocking smile still appeared on his face. "Even if I can't make a move, that doesn't mean I can't arrange for someone else to."

Tang San and Tang Qinghe exchanged a glance. Both of them understood the other's meaning, and smiles appeared on their faces.

After exchanging a few more words with Tang Qinghe, Tang San left. Since Tang San's crisis had already been resolved, he did not want to stay there and get involved in their affairs.

Tang Qinghe and Tang San soon headed toward the city lord's residence.

After some discussion, the two of them could be considered to have reached an agreement with Xue Beng.

Xue Beng invited Tang Qinghe and his father to stay at his home.

Tang Qinghe did not want to owe anyone a favor, so he refused.

The group then headed toward Jedi City to pay a visit to the city lord.

Xue Beng was there as well. At that moment, his Spirit Essence had just broken through to the twentieth level, and he was so excited that he had no idea how to tell the people at Jedi Academy.

As a result, Tang San raised his hand and said that he wanted to take Xue Beng to obtain his Spirit Essence ring and bring him to the imperial academy.

He had to thank the city lord for this.

Xue Beng was merely a shameless follower who clung to Tang San's side and called him big brother, which made Tang San rather uncomfortable.

They sat at Xue Beng's home for a while and drank some tea. Tang Qinghe refused the city lord's invitation to stay for dinner, then left with Tang San and Xue Beng to send the finest gifts to the imperial academy.

Meanwhile, Tang San, who had already helped Xiao Wu return to Jedi Academy, finally woke up.

"Little San, are you all right?"

Because Tang San had suffered no more than a minor injury, Xiao Wu had already pulled Tang San into the role of her younger brother. Seeing him wake up, she hurriedly helped him sit up and brought him some water.

"I'm fine. Where's that bastard Tang Qinghe?"

Tang San was furious and eager to attack. Apart from the kick Tang Qinghe had landed on him, which had left him coughing blood, he had not suffered any serious injuries.

But the woman whose martial spirit was a powerful dragon was terrifying as well. Even though she had used only one kick, the force behind it had been frightening.

"He has already left. And Tang Qinghe, that bastard..." Xiao Wu suddenly clenched her fists.

"What did he do?" Tang San asked in surprise, his eyes widening.

Xiao Wu took a deep breath and slowly said, "Tang Qinghe said that the reason you haven't grown taller isn't because of him. It's because of Da Ming. Da Ming turned you into a little white mouse and used you to absorb the poison from the second Spirit Essence ring. That poison affected your body, preventing you from growing."

When Tang San heard this, he immediately broke into an unabashed grin. "Poisoning someone and then pretending to be innocent. What a hypocrite."

He was a disciple of the Tang Sect. Whether he had been poisoned or not, he could tell clearly.

It was Tang Qinghe who had poisoned him.

If the other party had not beaten him into serious injury at the beginning, no strange condition would have appeared in his body. His cultivation would have advanced even faster.

After hearing this, Xiao Wu really wanted to tell Tang Qinghe that he might be telling the truth. But Tang San's appearance had changed too much, and even if she told him, it would be useless. Besides, if she told the truth, it would expose her identity.

Xiao Wu asked, "Little San, how are you going to deal with this? Tang Qinghe is very powerful. He is already a Spirit Master, and his martial spirit is an extremely powerful dragon. I'm afraid I'm no match for him."

"That woman probably only managed to win through her age and experience. I'm already at Spirit Master level twenty-two, and I also have nineteen Spirit Essence rings. Once I reach Spirit Elder level thirty, defeating her will be within my grasp. With enough time, I'll catch up to her. Let's go. I'm going to the King of Pirates Academy now. I must increase my strength as quickly as possible. The next time we meet, I'll definitely repay her for that kick."

Tang San stood up from the bed.

"Are you really all right?" Xiao Wu asked uneasily.

"It's nothing. Just a few superficial wounds. Once I take another healing pill, I'll be fine on the way."

Tang San did not waste any more time. He covered his chest with one hand, pulled Xiao Wu along with the other, and walked out of Jedi Academy.

Yin Chen, who had been watching from afar, saw this scene. A dark smile crept across his heart. As long as he worked hard and grew stronger, he would be able to avenge the humiliation he had suffered.

On the other side, Tang San and Xiao Wu's group headed toward Jedi City.

Tang Qinghe also returned to the Spirit Emperor City together with Tang San and Xue Beng.

Because Tang Qinghe had donated funds every year, Old Mu called him the best villager in the entire Jedi City.

He was even given a house, with someone assigned to take care of it.

Every time Xue Beng visited, the city lord would send someone to accompany him. Even the children who had originally settled in Jedi City returned to see him.

His influence had caused one person after another to follow his example, almost turning him into a saint.

No one knew how many people he had helped.

Among them was Old Jack, who lived next door to the Spirit Emperor City.

In addition, whenever Tang Qinghe passed through the village and saw Old Mu struggling, he would give him something. However, Tang Qinghe ultimately was not a resident of the Spirit Emperor City.

This naturally reminded him of Tang San.

They had both walked out of the same village, but Old Jack's care for Tang San was no worse than Old Mu's care for Tang Qinghe.

For some reason, Tang San had not returned to repay the village. Apart from coming back once during his first year away, he had never returned.

Therefore, Tang Qinghe had never said anything about Old Jack.

When night fell, the three of them rested in the new house Old Mu had prepared, each occupying a room.

After closing the door, Tang Qinghe immediately opened the System panel he had been waiting for.

[Tang Qinghe——]

[Gender: Male]

[Martial Spirit: Hell White Tiger, Void-Shattering Light]

[Spirit Power: Level thirty-six]

[Spiritual Power: Spirit Master]

[Techniques: Nine Revolutions of the Heavenly God Technique (Fourth Stage), Heaven Net Record (Fourth Stage)]

[Martial Skills: Profound Jade Hand, Purple Demon Eye (Complete), Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track]

[Spirit Essence Rings: Yellow (600 years), Purple (1,500 years), Purple (8,000 years)]

[Emotion Value: 62241540]

[Number of draws: 6]

[Currently extracted items: One-time Spirit Essence ring replacement card ×2]