Enthusiastic Ye Zhilan, Tang Yin's World-Shaking Wisdom!

What! Someone is here?!

The sudden voice from behind made the hair on Tang Yin and Tang San's necks stand on end instantly.

The two spun around violently, their soul power surging instinctively.

Tang Yin moved first, shielding Tang San behind him, his Mysterious Jade Arm faintly glowing with a jade-white luster as he stared vigilantly in the direction of the voice.

They had been so focused on the battle and absorbing the soul ring that they hadn't noticed anyone approaching at all!

This meant that the newcomer was either far superior to them in strength or possessed extraordinary stealth skills.

"Who are you?!"

Tang Yin's eyes were filled with caution as he demanded.

At the same time, he was secretly worried.

How much had the other party seen? Were they friend or foe?

Ye Zhilan wore a gentle, kind smile, attempting to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Little brothers, there is no need to be nervous; we are not bad people."

Her voice was soft, carrying a soothing tone.

"We were just passing by and were drawn here by the commotion, never expecting to witness such a shocking scene."

"For two young brothers to join forces and slay this Vajra Overlord Tiger at such a tender age is truly astonishing—you are both young prodigies."

Afterward, Ye Zhilan introduced herself.

"My surname is Ye, given name Zhilan, and I hail from the Nine-Heart Begonia Family."

"These two are my family members."

She stepped aside to gesture toward the white-haired old woman and the cold-looking girl with bangs obscuring her eyes behind her.

The Nine-Heart Begonia Family?

Tang Yin felt a jolt in his heart; he was no stranger to this name.

In the original story, they were the continent's premier healing-type martial soul family, holding a transcendent status.

Judging by the bearing and speech of this "Auntie Ye," she likely held a very high position within the family, perhaps even being the clan head herself.

And that cold-tempered girl with long, deep blue hair beside her...

Could she be Ye Lingling, the one who possessed the Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul in the original story?

In an instant, thoughts raced through Tang Yin's mind.

His original plan was to take his younger brother Tang San to the Heaven Dou Imperial City after obtaining his soul ring.

He intended to find a way to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and get close to Dugu Yan.

By winning over Dugu Yan, he could establish a connection with the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.

His ultimate goal was the immortal herbs within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!

But now, a better opportunity seemed to have presented itself.

In the original story, Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were close friends, practically besties.

It was highly probable that the Nine-Heart Begonia Family and the Jade Phosphorus Dugu family had a very good relationship.

This Auntie Ye before them clearly valued the talent of the two brothers and had intentions of recruiting them.

If he could use this Auntie Ye to reach Heaven Dou Imperial City and leverage the connections of the Nine-Heart Begonia Family to get to know Dugu Yan, wouldn't that be excellent?

Although he would certainly owe the Nine-Heart Begonia Family a significant favor during this process.

Tang Yin could easily repay that debt.

To say nothing else, just having his younger brother Tang San manufacture hidden weapons in the future and selling them to the Nine-Heart Begonia Family at a discount would be more than enough!

Currently, after the battle with the thousand-year Vajra Overlord Tiger.

Although it had been a narrow victory, it made Tang Yin deeply realize the dangers of the Star Dou Great Forest.

If they could obtain the help of this Ye Zhilan, this Auntie Ye.

It would certainly be a good thing for his younger brother Tang San to hunt for his second soul ring.

With a plan formed in his mind, the look of vigilance on Tang Yin's face softened slightly, though he did not fully relax, merely cupping his hands in a salute.

"So it is Senior Ye of the Nine-Heart Begonia Family, please forgive my lack of manners."

"This junior is Tang Yin, and this is my younger brother, Tang San."

"We two brothers came here to hunt for a soul ring and were fortunate enough to succeed; please excuse our display, Senior."

Seeing Tang Yin's attitude soften, Ye Zhilan felt a flicker of joy and continued in a gentle tone.

"Little brother Tang Yin is too modest."

"This Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with crises, and the deeper one goes, the more treacherous it becomes."

"Although your strength is not bad, you are still young, and your experience may be lacking."

"If you encounter even more powerful soul beasts, I fear for your lives."

"I have always appreciated talent, and I cannot bear to see you take such risks."

"If you still need to hunt for soul rings, why not travel with us?"

"We are also here to hunt a soul ring for my daughter, so we can help you find suitable soul beasts along the way. Once you have obtained your rings, we can escort you safely out of the forest."

"What do you say?"

Ye Zhilan extended her invitation with an expression of sincere and earnest concern.

Her words and demeanor radiated a sense of profound appreciation and care for talented individuals.

In response, Tang Yin wore a look of perfectly measured hesitation, glancing between Tang San and the trio, as if weighing the pros and cons.

A moment later, Tang Yin seemed to have made up his mind and cupped his hands in a salute.

"In that case, we thank you for your kindness, Senior Ye."

"My brother and I do indeed need to find a suitable second soul ring for Little San. If we can have your assistance, we would be eternally grateful."

"It is just... I fear we shall be a burden to you."

"Think nothing of it. Meeting is a matter of fate."

"There is no need to call me Senior; just call me Auntie Ye!"

Ye Zhilan's smile deepened, and a weight lifted from her heart.

Getting them to agree to travel together was a good start.

Beside them, although Tang San felt quite puzzled as to why his elder brother would agree to travel with these three strangers to hunt for soul rings, he knew this was clearly not the right time to ask.

Because his elder brother Tang Yin had repeatedly performed miracles, Tang San trusted him implicitly.

Thus, Tang Yin and Tang San joined Ye Zhilan's group and continued to venture deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest.

With Ye Zhilan, a senior of clearly profound strength, and the unfathomable old woman accompanying them, their sense of security increased significantly.

Along the way, the century-level soul beasts they encountered, and even some of the weaker thousand-year soul beasts, steered clear, not daring to approach.

On the road, Ye Zhilan asked about the type of soul ring Tang San required, appearing as if it were a casual inquiry.

Tang Yin pondered for a moment and decided to be honest.

The other party had likely seen him absorb the thousand-year Vajra Overlord Tiger soul ring.

With the knowledge possessed by the Nine-Heart Begonia Family, they would certainly be able to judge the age of that ring.

Concealment would only make him appear petty; it was better to be direct, as it would be more sincere and better earn their trust.

"Auntie Ye, to be honest with you."

Tang Yin spoke with a sigh.

"As you likely saw earlier, what I absorbed was the soul ring of a thousand-year Vajra Overlord Tiger."

"The goal for the second soul ring I have planned for Little San is also at the thousand-year level."

"It would be best if it were a top-tier plant-type soul beast, with attributes that complement his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, possessing immense vitality and the ability to recover soul power."

"A thousand-year second soul ring?"

Although she had witnessed Tang Yin absorb the thousand-year Vajra Overlord Tiger ring with her own eyes, hearing him state it so calmly—and planning the same for Tang San—still left Ye Zhilan shocked beyond measure. She could not help but ask.

"Little Brother Tang Yin, as far as I know, a soul master's second soul ring generally cannot be a thousand-year ring."

"How... how were you able to withstand it? And how can you ensure your brother Tang San can also absorb a thousand-year ring?"

To this, Tang Yin showed a look of confidence and pride, having already prepared his explanation.

"Auntie Ye, this junior is not particularly talented, but because my first soul ring possesses a lightning attribute, I created a self-invented soul skill called Thunder Body Tempering, which allows me to improve my physical constitution through lightning."

"Therefore, my physical fitness is somewhat stronger than other soul masters of the same rank. Combined with a bit of luck, I barely succeeded."

"And after I created Thunder Body Tempering, I naturally helped my brother, Little San, undergo the same process!"

Because the secret of the Whale Rubber was too significant, Tang Yin certainly did not intend to reveal it entirely at this moment.

However, he could disclose the Thunder Body Tempering.

After all, while it sounded easy, it was not so simple to execute!

If Tang Yin had not fused with the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone and gained the powerful recovery ability from his second soul bone skill, Wildfire Cannot Burn Out, Spring Wind Blows Again, to serve as his support and foundation, undergoing Thunder Body Tempering would easily have damaged his body.

But within the Nine-Heart Begonia Family, with the supreme healing abilities of their soul masters, perhaps they could replicate the Thunder Body Tempering.

In a way, this could be considered Tang Yin's advance repayment to the Nine-Heart Begonia Family.

"Thunder Body Tempering?"

"Using the power of lightning to temper the body?"

Hearing this, Ye Zhilan and Granny Yan exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock.

In the world of Spirit Masters, no one had ever thought that it was possible to temper the body in such a way, allowing one to absorb spirit rings beyond their limits!

This child truly possessed extraordinary talent and world-shaking wisdom!

Upon learning of the Thunder Body Tempering.

Ye Zhilan immediately realized something.

Although Thunder Body Tempering might cause damage to the body.

Their Nine-Heart Begonia Family possessed the peerless healing abilities of the Nine-Heart Begonia spirit; with the healing power of the Nine-Heart Begonia Family to assist the Thunder Body Tempering.

Could their Nine-Heart Begonia Family not do the same?

Allowing their own geniuses to absorb spirit rings beyond their limits?

For a moment, Ye Zhilan felt a burning sensation in her heart, and she couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed toward Tang Yin.

She had originally intended to bestow a favor upon Tang Yin to recruit him.

But she hadn't expected that from the very beginning, Tang Yin would reveal the secret method of Thunder Body Tempering that allowed for exceeding spirit ring absorption limits.

Hadn't she, instead, ended up owing him a massive favor?!