Tang San: It Was All Tang Hao's Fault—How Had Big Brother Come to This? King of Hell Sticker! (Request Monthly Ticket)

The scene fell into a brief silence.

Dugu Bo waved a hand.

"Alright, what's done is done. We just need to think of a countermeasure."

"The grudge between Clear Sky Douluo and Spirit Hall belongs to their generation. Xiao San, as long as you don't provoke Spirit Hall, and with Old Man here, Spirit Hall probably won't come looking for trouble with you."

"Xiao Zhou revealed such a huge secret about Whale Rubber and even helped Yanyan detoxify. With such a great favor, I should have guessed then that it was about more than simply taking you as a disciple."

"Thinking about it now, such enormous benefits make it worthwhile for me to bear this little pressure in return."

Only then did Tang San understand that, in order to make Dugu Bo accept him, Lu Duzhou had actually paid such a tremendous price.

Having already tested the effects of Whale Rubber, he understood that this was information capable of changing the balance of power across the entire continent.

Not to mention the enormous favor of saving Dugu Bo's granddaughter.

Two great benefits, all in exchange for protection for him.

"Big Brother!"

Once he called him Big Brother, he would be his Big Brother for life.

Before Tang San could say the thanks that followed, Lu Duzhou lightly patted his shoulder, signaling that there was no need to say more.

"Your Excellency, I have an idea regarding our countermeasure."

"The matter of Whale Rubber can't be concealed for long."

"For every day we keep it secret, those great powers will keep a close watch on us for another day. Instead, it will restrict our own development. I'm even worried it may affect the safety of us juniors, including Yanyan Jie."

"After all, your energy is limited. You can't possibly protect everyone."

"Besides, revealing this matter won't have that great an impact on us."

"Obtaining Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber isn't something just anyone can do."

"Even if some Title Douluo take action, the number of Demon Whales they can hunt is limited. When we need Whale Rubber next time, we won't be unable to find it."

"On the contrary, if we can use this information to form an alliance, then if Spirit Hall truly wants to do something to you and Xiao San, we'll have greater confidence."

Hearing himself mentioned again, Tang San could not help feeling somewhat guilty.

If not for the trouble brought by his biological father, how would Big Brother have come to this?

Such a massive secret had to be shared with more people because of the pressure they faced.

If only Big Brother knew it, then once he became a Title Douluo, he would surely crush all other Title Douluo and become the number one person in the world.

But now, that enormous advantage was about to be lost because of him!

Because of this, Tang San even developed a trace of resentment toward Tang Hao.

If Tang Hao had not taken his mother into the city for a stroll, she would not have died, nor would he have formed an enmity with Spirit Hall. Then Tang San would not be facing such a tremendous threat today, nor would he have dragged Big Brother into bearing all this pressure and losing so much.

Dugu Bo nodded in agreement upon hearing Lu Duzhou's words.

"You have a point. Who do you think we should ally with?"

Lu Duzhou smiled.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"If Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo form an alliance with us, then even if Spirit Hall wants to make a move, they will have to consider whether they can deal with three Title Douluo at once—three Title Douluo supported by Ning Fengzhi, a top-tier Support Soul Master."

"Super Theoretical Year Limit Absorption Soul Ring has an effect on Martial Soul evolution."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul has been trapped at the Soul Sage level, unable to break through. This information should be enough to make Ning Fengzhi willing to form an alliance."

Dugu Bo frowned at this and said gravely,

"Ning Fengzhi is the teacher of Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe. He belongs to the Crown Prince's faction, while I belong to the Second Prince's faction because of my relationship with Prince Xuexing."

"It probably won't be so easy for our two sides to form an alliance."

Lu Duzhou gave a soft laugh.

"Your Excellency, regardless of what favor Prince Xuexing once did for you, you've supported him for so many years. You repaid that debt of gratitude long ago."

"As for the struggle between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, what does it amount to in the eyes of a Title Douluo?"

"By my understanding, the changing of dynasties and imperial struggles are nothing more than children playing about in the eyes of a Title Douluo."

"As long as one is powerful enough, one becomes the emperor of the mortal world. Whoever objects dies."

"Ning Fengzhi is certainly not some unwavering supporter of the Crown Prince. He merely seeks to win another share of benefits for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Compared to that, the benefits of Whale Rubber are clearly greater—far greater!"

"I'll bet that Ning Fengzhi definitely won't care about some imperial struggle. If you seek cooperation, he won't hesitate in the slightest."

"Your Excellency, you're still too sentimental."

"At a time like this, Yanyan Jie's safety is more important."

That final sentence made Dugu Bo reach his decision directly.

Lu Duzhou was right.

He had long since repaid that small favor from back then. Prince Xuexing could not expect him to serve him for the rest of his life over this one matter.

When Dugu Yan's safety was involved, he could abandon everything.

Let alone this debt of gratitude that had already been repaid.

"Fine, then it's decided."

"Once we return to Heaven Dou City, we'll go find Ning Fengzhi."

Dugu Bo said.

Lu Duzhou smiled.

"He'll take the initiative to contact us. He's more anxious than we are."

After a pause, he looked at Tang San.

"Xiao San, choose your Poisonous Herbs first! Once you're done, we'll head back together."

"Big Brother, give me five days. I'll definitely finish it. Also, I'll need your and Teacher's help."

Four days later, a bronze cauldron sat above the Yang Spring, faint purple smoke constantly drifting from it.

As time passed, the purple smoke from the bronze cauldron grew thinner and thinner, while its color changed as well, shifting from purple to white, then from white to black.

During this process, Tang San had Lu Duzhou help him open the cauldron three times in succession and add several new ingredients.

Near afternoon, the black smoke above the bronze cauldron finally began to settle, slowly drawing back into the cauldron.

Dugu Bo could not help asking,

"Little Monster, this seems to be a mixed poison. What exactly is this thing?"

Ever since Tang San had begun skillfully plucking all sorts of Poisonous Herbs for refining, Dugu Bo had started calling him Little Monster.

According to him, no one at such a young age could possess such profound knowledge of poison.

Finally, another half hour later, Lu Duzhou helped Tang San open the bronze cauldron.

Inside was a very small metal mold. Resting quietly within it were three tiny needles, each only an inch long, entirely black and devoid of luster.

Tang San clapped his hands excitedly.

"It worked!"

Using Xuan Yu Hand, he carefully placed the three needles into a small box and presented them to Lu Duzhou as if showing off a treasure.

"Big Brother, these are King of Hell Stickers—poison needles condensed from deadly toxins. Even if a Title Douluo is struck and the poison enters the skin, they will die."

Lu Duzhou frowned.

"Xiao San, a Title Douluo's Soul Power defense is extremely strong. I'm afraid this would be difficult to use against them effectively."

"On the other hand, if you're affected by it while using it, that would be the same as suicide."

"If you want to use this thing, you must tell me the complete method. Only after I approve can I allow you to use it. Otherwise, leave it with me for safekeeping first!"

His words and expression were much like a parent collecting a child's New Year money for safekeeping, making Tang San once again feel a fatherly kind of care.