Last time, Yin Chuan and Tang San had practiced Overlord Disarming Armor with such obsession that they lost themselves in it.
They could not stop thinking about the Blue Silver Thirteen Spears.
At last, they had unlocked a second move—and it was the thirteenth and final spear technique.
The Horse-Turning Spear.
It was a well-known spear technique.
Its role in the Blue Silver Thirteen Spears was much the same: a move for turning the tables and killing an opponent when the fight was going against you.
Overlord Disarming Armor for defense, the Horse-Turning Spear for a counterkill.
There was something to be said for pairing those two techniques.
To learn the Horse-Turning Spear, Yin Chuan had to make a trip to Shrek.
Whether Tang San would actually study there was another matter.
"Go to school?"
Tang San's heart stirred. He remembered his days at Nuoding Academy and felt a little eager.
Life in the Blue Silver Forest had been wonderful: peaceful days with his family, devoted to spear practice.
But Tang San was curious about this world too. He wanted to learn more about it.
The moment he heard they were going out, he grew a little excited.
"That's right. School."
"Go pack our things."
Yin Chuan gave the instruction.
Tang San had always taken care of little things like packing. If Yin Chuan tried to do it himself, Tang San would be unhappy.
"Yes, Uncle. I'll pack right away."
Tang San immediately went to get their things together.
"Hold on, Tang San. Come wash the bowls."
He had barely stepped away from Yin Chuan when Xiao Wu caught him by the ear.
"Ow, ow! Go easy, Xiao Wu."
"I'll wash them right now."
Tang San begged for mercy at once.
"Hmph! Not a chance!"
"I give you a little face in front of your uncle and let you act like a big shot."
"But when we're alone, you'd better go right back to doing as I say."
Xiao Wu stood with her hands on her hips, looking fierce.
That was right.
Tang San had a secret he could not tell outsiders: for all his bluster, he was afraid of his wife!
So what if he was?
Being afraid of one's wife had been a virtue since ancient times—an ancestral tradition.
Tang San just wanted to look impressive in front of his uncle. What was wrong with that?
"Hmm..."
Yin Chuan had sharp ears. He could hear what was happening outside the door.
Once the three of them were ready, they set off from the Blue Silver Forest.
They left Tang Hao behind to look after the empty nest.
"Yin Chuan, find time to come back soon."
"The Lord wants to see you."
A thought came through Di Tian's Reverse Scale.
The King of Ten Thousand Monsters had already reported Yin Chuan's becoming the Child of Nature to Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena had wanted to call Yin Chuan back immediately.
But since she had only just given him the Gold of Life, she figured his family needed time together and had not rushed him.
Now that Yin Chuan had left the Blue Silver Forest, Di Tian knew at once and sent for him.
"Of course, Beast God."
"I'll settle my nephew in, then come straight back."
Yin Chuan channeled Soul Power into the Reverse Scale to reply.
Gu Yuena wanted to see him?
That was only to be expected.
He had talent and ability before, and Gu Yuena had favored him deeply. But only after becoming the Child of Nature had he truly earned a place in discussions with the Ferocious Beasts.
It seemed that after completing the Main Quest of taking Tang San to school, he would need to visit the Star Dou Great Forest.
After another month or so of rough travel and nights in the open, the three arrived at the Rose Hotel.
"Sorry, we only have two rooms left."
The receptionist looked at Tang San and gave him a knowing glance.
Not bad, young man.
And your girlfriend's a stunner.
At twelve, Tang San had already grown past six feet thanks to absorbing the Golden Dragon King Bloodline and training his body and martial skills. He had also taken after his uncle in looks and was strikingly handsome.
Xiao Wu had blossomed into a graceful young girl at twelve. Standing together, the two looked like a perfect young couple.
As for Yin Chuan, he was taller and even better-looking, but the receptionist could tell from his manner that he was an older relative.
Perhaps Tang San's brother or father.
"Only two rooms? Then Xiao Wu can take one, and I'll share with Uncle."
Tang San said it without a second thought, as if it were the obvious solution.
Men and women ought to keep a proper distance.
There was something between him and Xiao Wu, but they were nowhere near ready to share a bed.
Besides, a chance to spend time alone with his uncle was precious too!
"What the—"
The receptionist nearly fell over.
Was this young man made of wood? How could he miss an opportunity like that?
That was not what the two rooms were for!
"Oh..."
Xiao Wu looked disappointed and resentful.
Damn uncle-obsessed fool!
Couldn't he understand the receptionist's hint?
Uncle, uncle, uncle! That's all he ever thought about!
"That settles it, then."
Yin Chuan did not particularly care and was about to pick up the bags and check in.
Just then,
a strong voice roared from behind them.
"Wait! You'll have to give up one of those rooms!"
Dai Mubai arrived with a twin on each arm.
Yin Chuan grew interested.
[Side Quest triggered: Tang San vs. Dai Mubai. Tang San must defeat Dai Mubai within the time it takes an incense stick to burn.] [Reward: insights into Overlord Disarming Armor.]
A Side Quest had triggered?
Yin Chuan was surprised, though it made sense.
Side Quests were even less likely to trigger than Main Quests, but Dai Mubai was an important figure in the story. It was not strange that he could trigger one.
"Who are you?"
"Didn't you hear my uncle speaking?"
Tang San demanded, his voice sharp with displeasure.
How dare he interrupt his uncle?
If Dai Mubai could not give a good explanation, Tang San's Blue Silver Tyrant Spear would show no mercy.
"What if I did?"
"And what if I didn't?"
Dai Mubai spoke with a sneer and glanced over the three of them.
They were all young, probably not much different in age from him. He paid Yin Chuan and Tang San little mind.
But the instant he saw Xiao Wu, a predatory gleam lit his eyes.
What a beauty!
"Then nothing!"
"Tang San. Martial Soul: Blue Silver Tyrant Spear. Level 35 Battle Soul Elder. Show me what you've got!"
Tang San's face turned combative in an instant. He drew his Blue Silver Tyrant Spear, ready to face Dai Mubai head-on.
He dared look down on his uncle?
This fellow was asking for death!
"Dai Mubai. Martial Soul: White Tiger. Level 37 Battle Soul Elder. Show me what you've got."
Hearing that Tang San's Soul Power had reached level 35, Dai Mubai took him a little more seriously. He was still certain he would win.
After all, his Soul Power was a full two levels higher!
The advantage was his!
"Get ready to clean up."
Yin Chuan tossed the receptionist a Gold Soul Coin and quietly watched Tang San.
Good nephew!
How thoughtful of him to take care of my quest without being asked!
"First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Peak Strength!"
"Second Soul Skill: All Vegetation as Soldiers!"
"Third Soul Skill: Donning Armor and Wielding Weapons!"
Yellow, yellow, purple.
All three of Tang San's Soul Rings flashed as he activated them together.
Thanks to the Golden Dragon King, his Bloodline Power and physical strength were already terrifying.
Once Blue Silver Peak Strength boosted him further, even the air around him seemed to change.
Hiss! Hiss!
All Vegetation as Soldiers activated.
Eight Blue Silver Grass plants burst from the ground around Tang San. They grew into human shapes and became eight Blue Silver Spearmen.
Each Blue Silver Spearman carried the Soul Power of a level 28 fighter.
Tang San's third Soul Skill, Donning Armor and Wielding Weapons, covered both him and the Blue Silver Spearmen in armor!
"Don't say I'm bullying you with numbers."
"They're units summoned by my Soul Skill. Come on—the nine of us will take you on together."
Tang San and the Blue Silver Spearmen surrounded Dai Mubai.
Tang San was not only skilled with a spear; he also knew a little about arranging troops for battle.
The formation he used now
was called the Tiger-Catching Formation.
It was a way of using the Blue Silver Spearmen that Tang San had devised himself.
Eight Blue Silver Spearmen.
Four to a ring.
They formed two rings, inner and outer, to trap troublesome opponents like Dai Mubai and leave them no way out.
"Get him, boys!"
Tang San sent the Blue Silver Spearmen in first. He had always fought cautiously.
"Hah!"
The eight Blue Silver Spearmen shouted as one and stepped forward.
The encirclement tightened.
Eight sharp Blue Silver Tyrant Spears steadily squeezed away Dai Mubai's room to maneuver.
"???"
Dai Mubai's expression changed as he stared at the Blue Silver spears around him.
Damn. Had he picked a fight with the wrong person?
This man was not only a level 35 Power Attack System Soul Elder himself. All eight of his summons had the strength of level 28 Soul Grandmasters!
After being strengthened by Donning Armor and Wielding Weapons,
all eight Blue Silver Spearmen had the fighting power of low-level Soul Elders!
And they had formed two rings, one inside the other,
That meant no matter which direction he tried to break out, he would face at least three opponents!
"Xiao San, hurry. Finish the fight within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."
Yin Chuan knew Tang San preferred a cautious approach to combat.
Tang San had no offensive Soul Skills at the moment.
He mainly sent the Blue Silver Spearmen forward to wear down and probe his opponents, while he supported them with Hidden Weapons and Spear Techniques.
But the system task had a time limit, so Yin Chuan had to urge him on.
"Got it, Uncle!"
A fierce glint flashed in Tang San's eyes. He flourished the Blue Silver Tyrant Spear in his hand and stamped his foot on the ground.
Boom!
The ground cracked beneath his foot, and he shot forward.
If Uncle wants me to hurry, I'll end this quickly!
At the same time, eight Blue Silver Spearmen closed in and thrust their Tyrant Spears together.
"Wait!!"
"Is there some kind of misunderstanding?"
Dai Mubai panicked.
That's too many spears! They're going to turn me into a pincushion!
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