Third Sister: How Is a Blacksmith Like You Worthy of Being My Tang Sect Master's Teacher?!

Gu Qing lowered his head and looked at the Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus in his palm, carefully choosing his words.

He could not be too specific. It would be far too unbelievable for a six-year-old who had just awakened her Martial Soul to explain its abilities so clearly.

But he could not be too vague either. Tang Hao was a Titled Douluo; there was no fooling him.

"Uncle Hao, I can't explain everything, but when it awakened, some information automatically appeared in my mind."

Gu Qing pointed at the lotus in his palm. "This Martial Soul is called the Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus. It seems to be able to assist others and attack them."

"Assist?" Tang Hao raised a brow. It seemed the gentle aura radiating from the lotus just now had been its support ability.

"Yes, its support ability is like this..." Gu Qing considered his wording. "I can convert Soul Power through the lotus core, then bestow it upon others to enhance them."

"As for exactly what it enhances, I feel like it can boost all attributes—such as greater strength, faster speed, stronger defense. I'm not sure about the rest yet."

"But it seems the effect isn't very strong right now. It doesn't seem capable of causing an instant explosive increase, though it appears to consume very little of my Soul Power."

Tang Hao's expression was one of utter shock. There had never been a support Soul Master capable of enhancing all attributes at once anywhere on the continent.

Why was the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda considered the number one support Martial Soul in the world? Because it could enhance multiple attributes. Yet Gu Qing's Martial Soul could boost everything the moment it was used.

"What about its attack abilities?" Tang Hao suppressed his shock and pressed on.

"It has very few attack abilities. I can only sense two." Gu Qing raised one finger.

"The first is Lotus Needle Volley. I can control the lotus petals to spread open and fire Lotus Needles. Their single-target piercing power should be decent, and after they hit someone, the needles can absorb their Soul Power."

"After they dissipate automatically, they'll turn into soul energy and return to replenish my Soul Power."

Tang Hao sighed in relief. The Lotus Needles were long-range single-target attacks, similar to an ordinary bow Martial Soul. If their offensive abilities were as outrageous as their support abilities—

Then what the hell would anyone fight Gu Qing for? They might as well declare him the winner right away.

"The second one." Gu Qing raised a second finger, his tone becoming more solemn.

"Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus. I can throw out the entire lotus, and it will explode completely. The lotus core inside seems to erupt with a high-temperature pillar of fire. I think its current range is around four or five meters."

"A flame vortex will form at the center of the explosion. As for its power..." Gu Qing paused. "I don't know the specifics, but my intuition tells me it's probably a little too powerful."

"But once I detonate this ability, the Martial Soul will completely shatter. I'll need to nurture it with Soul Power for an entire month before it can condense again."

"During that month, I won't just be unable to attack—I won't be able to use it at all."

Tang San stood beside them, her heart surging as her body trembled uncontrollably. Her blood boiled with excitement.

Exactly the same! It was really exactly the same!

Its appearance, the sound it made when activated, the way its petals unfolded, even the detonation process and power—every last detail was identical to the Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus, the number one hidden weapon of the Tang Sect in her previous life!

The only difference was that it had become a Martial Soul and gained an additional support ability that enhanced all attributes.

Tang San clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms. Her legs went weak with excitement, and she nearly collapsed onto the ground.

Perhaps the reason I was reborn in this life was to help Brother Gu Qing restore the glory of the Tang Sect!

Tang Hao was completely stunned. His mouth hung open, but he could not utter a word for a long time.

He had thought Gu Qing's offensive abilities would be weak. He never expected his Martial Soul as a whole to be this terrifying!

It could provide continuous group-wide enhancement, use Lotus Needles for long-range attrition in ordinary combat, and even possessed a wide-area ultimate attack capable of instantly killing enemies at crucial moments!

This was practically a perfect Martial Soul—capable of both support and combat, with a strategic trump card built in!

One possessed Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, one had a Mystic Jade Body, and one had a Buddha Wrath Tang Lotus.

With such talent, if they were placed on the continent, would Spirit Hall or any of the Upper Three Sects not fight fiercely to take them as direct disciples?

Tang Hao looked at Gu Qing, his gaze growing hotter and hotter.

No, he absolutely could not let anyone else snatch him away.

This boy was not only talented; he also already had an emotional bond with Xiao San.

He had to keep him close. The one nearest the water got the moon first. Ideally... he would become his son-in-law.

He also had to take Gu Qing as a direct disciple and pass down everything he knew.

That way, once Gu Qing and Xiao San joined forces in the future, not only could they avenge Ah Yin—they might even unify the continent!

The more Tang Hao thought about it, the more excited he became. He took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, looked at Gu Qing, and began, "Gu Qing, would you be willing to..."

"Dad, I actually have another Martial Soul too."

Tang San's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Tang Hao. She walked to Gu Qing's side and stood shoulder to shoulder with him, then extended her left hand.

"Actually, I have another Martial Soul as well."

Black light surged from Tang San's palm, and a small hammer slowly emerged. Its hammerhead was not large, but it was entirely black. Ancient dark-golden patterns were carved into its body, radiating an immensely heavy aura.

"Clear Sky Hammer!"

Tang Hao abruptly staggered back a step and froze in place, his eyes instantly reddening.

Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer. His daughter Tang San had inherited both his wife's Martial Soul and his own.

Tang Hao stared at the familiar little hammer, his lips trembling as he remained speechless for a long while.

After quite some time, Tang Hao drew a deep breath and grabbed Tang San's shoulders. His voice choked with emotion. "Remember this: use the hammer in your left hand to protect the grass in your right. Never let anyone know that you possess the Clear Sky Hammer."

Tang San nodded firmly. "I understand, Dad."

Tang Hao pulled Tang San into his arms and held her tightly. His shoulders trembled slightly, but he quickly forced them still.

Standing nearby, Gu Qing watched the tender scene between father and daughter and silently rolled his eyes.

Just as expected. The thing Tang Hao truly cared about had always been the Clear Sky Hammer. The moment he saw it, his eyes went red and he could barely even speak properly.

To put it bluntly, in Tang Hao's eyes, Third Sister was merely a vessel carrying the Clear Sky Hammer and his hopes of revenge.

Sigh. Poor Third Sister. She still thinks her dad truly loves her.

After a long while, Tang Hao finally released Tang San and wiped the corners of his eyes with his rough hand. He took a deep breath, fully calmed himself, then turned toward Gu Qing with an incomparably solemn gaze.

"Gu Qing, I want to take you as my disciple and pass down everything I have learned in my life to you."

Gu Qing's heart skipped a beat. Damn it, this had gone too far.

I do want the Clear Sky Sect's ultimate techniques. Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, Clear Sky Body Protection, Clear Sky Nine Absolutes—which one of them was not a top-tier offensive skill?

But Tang Hao himself...

I really can't trust him!

In the original story, Tang Hao had thrown six-year-old Tang San to that complete stranger, the damn "master" Yu Xiaogang, then run off on his own without even leaving a message.

If I become Tang Hao's disciple, what if one day he gets a whim and throws me into Shrek Academy too? What if he makes me go seek revenge against Spirit Hall by myself?

No, no, I absolutely can't agree. How could I avoid becoming his disciple while still getting Tang Hao to teach me his techniques and protect me?

Stupid brain, think already!!!

Gu Qing was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead. He rapidly pieced together words of refusal in his mind, first considering pretending not to understand, then thinking of using Old Jack as a shield.

Just as Gu Qing was wracked with indecision, his scalp tingling as he was about to run out of excuses, Tang San stepped forward and stood in front of him.

Tang San raised her head and looked at Tang Hao. Her little face was filled with seriousness, and her clear voice carried an unquestionable firmness.

"Dad, no. You can't be Brother Gu Qing's teacher."