True Man Zhang Emerges from Seclusion

Hundred Year Old Virgin: How have you all been lately? This old Taoist had finally, finally emerged from seclusion.

Loli Connoisseur: True Man Zhang, you finally came out! How was it? What did you gain? After being in seclusion for so long, weren't you hungry?

Hundred Year Old Virgin:

Hundred Year Old Virgin: This old Taoist gained a little. Also, during moments of enlightenment and seclusion, consumption is generally very low.

Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World: Old man, what did you gain?

Hundred Year Old Virgin: I had been calculating the feasibility of the material little friend Chen Huang gave me. It took a long time, but I found it feasible. Fusing one's own strength into a single whole could be called Whole Body Strength. Releasing force like a stone could be considered Manifest Strength, while releasing force like a needle could be considered Dark Strength. In the end, one's force would fill the entire body, existing everywhere, reaching the point where not even a feather could be added or a fly could land. As for the final Pill Strength, it was somewhat idealized. This old Taoist believed one could condense a pill, but it did not matter if one did not. In this old Taoist's view, this itself resembled a profound body-tempering method. Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound, resonating through the sinews and bones. Through the vibrations and sounds of force, one could temper the sinews, bones, skin, flesh, and internal organs. In the end, one's force could also transform into protective aura, much like Internal Force. Of course, this method of Whole Body Strength was exceptionally suited for combat.

After sending this message, Zhang Sanfeng's body immediately crackled like fried beans. He directly completed Whole Body Strength, then allowed that force to fill his entire body, beginning an all-encompassing tempering of his sinews, bones, skin, flesh, and internal organs. Once it was fully completed, he was expected to undergo a Blood Replacement. In the end, his blood would likely become like lead and mercury, and his marrow like golden soup. His vitality and blood would also become incomparably vigorous. This old man would probably grow several years younger again.

Hundred Year Old Virgin: Little friend Chen Huang, you may continue practicing the Pure Yang Limitless Skill I gave you. You only need to combine it with the methods of Whole Body Strength and Tiger Leopard Thunder Sound. I will send it to you now.

Loli Connoisseur: Alright, thank you, True Man Zhang. By the way, True Man Zhang, do you have any Internal Energy suitable for girls?

Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World: Girls? You're so young, yet you're already up to no good.

Loli Connoisseur: I'm still young. What could I possibly do? I don't have any improper feelings toward that little girl. I see her like my own younger sister, at least for now.

Hundred Year Old Virgin: This old Taoist understands. I'll send you a copy when the time comes. What is wrong with childhood sweethearts? Little friend, you must cherish her properly.

Loli Connoisseur: Thanks, thanks. @Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World, did you hear that? Childhood sweethearts should be cherished properly. You two were childhood sweethearts, yet neither of you managed to hold on to one. ┓(;_｀)┏

Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World: °益°!! No normal woman would like either of those two!

Loli Connoisseur: But... you aren't a normal woman, are you?

Best Uncle in the Three Realms: Hahaha~ Tsunade is actually pretty good. Her personality is fine; she is just a bit violent. She is still much better than those spoiled, willful, and unreasonable girls.

Loli Connoisseur: She won't be able to find a normal man either. What normal man could withstand two of her punches? Seriously, Tsunade, have you considered Uchiha Madara? He is one of the strongest people in your world, and most importantly, he seems to be single too.

Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World: Are you joking? He is from the same generation as my grandfather.

Loli Connoisseur: He and your grandfather never acknowledged the other as superior. I was just thinking, if you married him, then when he saw your grandfather Hashirama, wouldn't he have to call him Grandpa? I'm dying laughing.

Great Fat Sheep of the Ninja World: Don't even think about it! And you, whenever you need something from me, it's Sister Tsunade. When you don't, it's just Tsunade? Hm? Try not asking me for help sometime.

Loli Connoisseur: Sister Tsunade~ I was wrong. (╥╯^╰╥)

Black Arm Zephyr: Facts.

Hundred Year Old Virgin: Facts +1.

Best Uncle in the Three Realms: Facts +1.

Divine Chef Little Fu Gui: Facts +1.

It was already vacation. Chen Huang and Xiao Shan were on their way home. They had memorized the route when they came, so they did not need to wait for Old Jack to pick them up. They could walk back themselves.

If this were the original story, Tang San would have brought Xiao Wu home at this time, only to discover that Tang Hao had already left. But that probably would not happen this time. Tang Hao should not have the heart to treat his precious daughter that way.

On the day school began, Chen Huang had waited for a long time. He had originally wanted to wait for Xiao Wu. Wasn't she supposed to come to Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy as a work-study student too?

Yet he never saw her in the end. He had not heard of a girl like that in any of the other dormitories either. Perhaps she had not come out of the Star Dou Great Forest, or perhaps she had gone somewhere else, Chen Huang thought. As time passed, he stopped thinking about it. Hopefully, she truly had not come out of the Star Dou Great Forest. That would actually be better.

In the original story, Xiao Wu had exposed her Soul Beast Identity during the Pan-Continental Academy Competition and was ultimately hunted by Spirit Hall. If she did not come out, she would not be discovered.

"Grandpa Jack~"

The moment the two entered the village, they saw Old Jack cooling off beneath the large tree at the village entrance.

"Oh, it's Xiao Huang and Xiao Shan. You're both on vacation now. Didn't we agree that Grandpa would come pick you up?"

"It's alright, Grandpa Jack. We can make it back ourselves."

After Xiao Shan returned home, she saw Tang Hao silently hammering iron at his workbench as usual.

"Dad, I'm back." Xiao Shan smiled. After not seeing him for so long, she had missed him dearly.

A gentle smile appeared on Tang Hao's increasingly weathered face. "Have you eaten? I kept some food warm for you in the pot."

"Hehe, thanks, Dad." Xiao Shan smiled as she went over to the stove and served herself some food. The school cafeteria's meals were still not as delicious as her father's cooking.

Tang Hao watched his daughter eat with great relish and smiled. "Eat slowly. Don't choke."

He normally stayed near Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, secretly protecting Chen Huang and Xiao Shan. He watched them study in the library and watched them set up their stall on the streets. Later, he chose to work as a blacksmith in Sacred Soul Village during the day, then go to Nuoding City in the afternoon for a look. So, it was not as though he had not seen his daughter in a long time. He simply had not spoken to her.

"Rest well tonight. Tomorrow, Dad will take you to obtain your First Soul Ring," Tang Hao said after a long while.

"Alright, I understand."

When Chen Huang returned home, both his parents were home at this hour. Chen Huang handed over the money he had earned during this time.

"Xiao Huang, where did you get so much money?" his mother asked worriedly. She feared that her son had gotten the money through improper means, that he might have done something bad outside.

Chen Huang smiled. "In Nuoding City, I developed a few desserts myself and set up a small stall. I earned all this money myself."

A gratified expression appeared on his father's face. "Son, keep this money for yourself. There are plenty of places where you'll need to spend money outside. You don't need to give it to us. We have enough money for ourselves."