Tang Hao hid in the shadows. When he heard Yu Xiaogang's words, the corner of his mouth twitched.
Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo suited Blue Silver Grass?
Wasn't that complete nonsense?
It seemed there was a reason the world didn't recognize that good-for-nothing's theories.
Tang Hao shook his head and turned to leave.
He had to personally help Xiao San pick out a Spirit Beast. Otherwise, that good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang might actually make his son absorb a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo.
As for why he didn't stop Tang San from becoming Yu Xiaogang's disciple, despite knowing that Yu Xiaogang was a good-for-nothing—
Naturally, it was because of Bibi Dong.
As the only Twin Martial Soul in the world to have cultivated to the Titled Douluo realm while alive, Bibi Dong was the only one who knew how to resolve the conflict between Twin Martial Souls.
If there was anyone in this world who could learn that secret from her—
It was probably only Yu Xiaogang.
Tang San curiously examined the Lone Bamboo before him. He had never imagined that this seemingly ordinary bamboo was actually a Spirit Beast.
But what his teacher said had to be right.
"Teacher, should I choose this bamboo for my First Soul Ring?"
At that, Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
"Although this Lone Bamboo is pretty good, its age is still too low. Let's keep looking. If we really can't find anything suitable, we can choose it."
Tang San nodded obediently.
"According to my research, the age limit for a Spirit Master's First Soul Ring should be four hundred and twenty-three years. I hope you can get as close to that limit as possible."
Yu Xiaogang clasped one hand behind his back, a hint of pride showing between his brows.
The Ten Core Competencies of Spirit Masters were his greatest research achievement and the pride of his life. So whenever he brought them up, he felt immensely proud.
Tang San's eyes lit up at his words. He looked just like a devoted fan who had caught sight of his idol.
As expected of the Theory Master!
"Let's go."
Yu Xiaogang was very pleased with Tang San's reaction and headed deeper into the forest.
Luo Sanpao led the way.
Tang San hurried after them.
The two of them and the Spirit Beast made their way through the dense forest. As they went deeper, Yu Xiaogang introduced Tang San to the Spirit Beasts they encountered along the way.
His explanations were extremely detailed.
He clearly described their names, characteristics, and how to determine their age.
Tang San's eyes were opened to a whole new world.
"Luo, Luo..."
Luo Sanpao suddenly stopped. Baring its teeth, it let out a series of low growls in one direction, as if warning them of something.
"Teacher, what's wrong with it?"
Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was grave.
He and Luo Sanpao were of one mind, so he could roughly sense what it was thinking.
Sanpao was warning him that danger was approaching.
And judging by its reaction, the threat wasn't minor.
"Go!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Yu Xiaogang instinctively tried to change course with Tang San.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
"Roar, roar, roar..."
Dense, shrill, piercing cries rang out from all directions.
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically.
A pack of hyenas!
He couldn't possibly mistake it. Those were the cries of a pack of hyenas.
Hyenas were a truly disgusting kind of Spirit Beast.
They loved to go for the crotch.
Anyone surrounded by them, unless they were strong enough, would lose their QQ even if they survived. They'd be left neither fully male nor female.
Hyenas were Spirit Beasts most Spirit Masters would rather not encounter.
They were even more terrifying than a pack of wolves.
"Xiao San, run!"
Yu Xiaogang had no time to explain. He shot forward in an instant.
Tang San didn't question him and hurried after him.
But they had barely started running when more than a dozen hyenas, each over three meters long and drooling, emerged from the forest ahead.
And it wasn't just the front.
Hyenas appeared to their left and right, as well as behind them.
There were more than fifty in total.
"We're finished!"
Seeing the size of those hyenas, Yu Xiaogang was immediately engulfed by despair.
They were all century-old hyenas. How could they fight them?
In the midst of his fear, Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered Lin Chen's warning.
"How the hell do I never learn?"
Yu Xiaogang regretted it immensely. He regretted not taking Lin Chen's warning seriously.
"Roar, roar, roar..."
The Hyena Queen, hidden in the shadows, sounded the charge.
More than fifty hyenas surged forward all at once.
"Xiao San, put on a mask!"
As Yu Xiaogang shouted the warning, he put on a mask too.
Tang San didn't dare hesitate and hurriedly put one on.
"First Soul Skill: Fart Like Thunder, Earth-Shattering Luo Sanpao!"
As Yu Xiaogang's incantation fell, Luo Sanpao shot into the air.
Its belly rapidly swelled.
"Rumble!"
A thunderous fart rang out. An overwhelmingly foul gas burst forth, spreading in every direction from Luo Sanpao without distinguishing friend from foe.
All fifty-plus hyenas, along with Yu Xiaogang and his disciple, were caught in its range.
"Ugh..."
Even with his mask on, Tang San caught a faint whiff of the stench.
His stomach lurched.
His body also grew inexplicably weak after inhaling a small amount of the poisonous fart.
The many hyenas, however, seemed barely affected.
To them, Luo Sanpao's paltry poison was no more than a tickle.
Before Yu Xiaogang could use his second Soul Skill, a hyena suddenly pounced on Luo Sanpao, moving so fast that Luo Sanpao had no time to dodge.
"Luo, Luo, Luo..."
The hyena pinned Luo Sanpao to the ground and tore into it, drawing a series of pitiful cries.
"Sanpao!"
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed. He hurriedly made a seal and recalled his Martial Soul.
Luo Sanpao vanished in a shower of light.
At almost the same moment, three hyenas charged right up to Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiao San, run!"
Yu Xiaogang shouted one last warning before the three hyenas knocked him to the ground.
Two hyenas bit his hands while the third uninstalled Yu Xiaogang's QQ. They clamped down and yanked him backward, as if they wanted to tear him apart into three pieces.
"Argh, argh, argh..."
A heart-wrenching scream burst from Yu Xiaogang's lips.
"Teacher!"
Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade the hyenas' charges. When he saw Yu Xiaogang's horrific state, he couldn't help crying out in alarm.
He no longer had time to hide his abilities. Raising his right hand, he pointed at the three hyenas.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
Three Silent Sleeve Arrows shot through the air, heading straight for the hyenas pinning Yu Xiaogang down.
"Thud, thud, thud!"
The three short arrows pierced the bodies of the hyenas with deadly accuracy.
The wounded hyenas released their bites, giving Yu Xiaogang a moment to catch his breath, but the excruciating pain did not fade.
And in the next instant, even more hyenas pounced on him.
Tang San watched, frantic with worry.
Silent Sleeve Arrows were one-use Hidden Weapons. Once fired, they were useless, and without a Storage Soul Tool, he hadn't brought any other Hidden Weapons.
Besides, more than twenty hyenas were closing in on him too. Forget saving his teacher—he might not even make it out alive himself.
No matter how good Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track was, he still needed room to maneuver.
"Argh, argh, argh..."
Yu Xiaogang's screams rang out again, even more agonized than before.
His QQ had been forcibly uninstalled.
At almost the same moment, Tang San failed to dodge in time. A hyena bit down on his calf and dragged him to the ground.
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