The Second Martial Soul

While Han Xing was pondering what rewards he might receive next, Tang San escorted Xiao Wu back to the dormitory and immediately sought out his teacher, Yu Xiaogang.

"Teacher, is the Blue Silver Grass perhaps too weak?"

"Xiao San, why do you say that? Did something happen?"

With a bandage wrapped around his head, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San with a puzzled expression.

Because of the bandage, he felt too ashamed to be seen in public, so he had spent the entire day confined to his private teacher's quarters.

Tang San recalled the scene from earlier that day where, no matter what method he employed, his Blue Silver Grass could never land an attack on Han Xing.

"Teacher, I encountered a classmate today with a Three-Legged Golden Crow martial soul, and he also seems to possess innate full soul power," Tang San said in a deep voice.

"A Three-Legged Golden Crow? Innate full soul power?"

Yu Xiaogang's pupils dilated sharply as he gripped Tang San's shoulders.

"Xiao San, where is that person?"

"Teacher, he is my classmate. Is there a problem?" Tang San asked, confused.

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang realized his reaction and regained his composed demeanor.

"It is nothing. I was merely surprised to hear of a Three-Legged Golden Crow and felt a sudden desire to nurture such talent."

"You must have sparred with him, right?" Yu Xiaogang asked.

"And I suspect your Blue Silver Grass was suppressed by him."

"How did you know, Teacher?" Tang San looked up, surprise flashing in his eyes.

Tang San didn't stop to think that any normal person could deduce which martial soul would suppress the other between a Three-Legged Golden Crow and Blue Silver Grass.

Blue Silver Grass was the most common of weeds, easily incinerated in large patches by even a small flame.

How could a Three-Legged Golden Crow not suppress it?

Naturally, Yu Xiaogang would not so simply explain the reasoning behind his realization.

"Xiao San, you must understand that your Blue Silver Grass fears fire-attribute soul masters above all else."

"The Golden Crow martial soul is an ancient divine beast symbolizing the incarnation of the sun. Given the inherent elemental suppression and the sheer power of his martial soul, being countered was inevitable."

Hearing this, Tang San nodded thoughtfully, then added with concern, "But the problem is, the suppression is too severe; my Blue Silver Grass couldn't even touch him."

"Every time I activated Bind, he didn't even need to defend intentionally; the flames on his body simply burned my Blue Silver Grass away."

Yu Xiaogang was also startled to hear this, not expecting the legendary Three-Legged Golden Crow to be so formidable.

Fortunately, the boy was born in Nuoding City and likely wasn't the descendant of some powerful clan, and he had been discovered by him, of all people.

There was no need to worry about him stealing the title of the world's strongest assault-type beast martial soul from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Though his mind raced with thoughts, Yu Xiaogang did not forget to console Tang San: "Do not worry, and do not be in a rush to cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer."

"Your martial soul has absorbed a four-hundred-year-old Datura Snake, and your Blue Silver Grass has been greatly enhanced."

"If you were facing other fire-type soul masters, perhaps you wouldn't be suppressed so severely."

"Xiao San, you must remember, by the time you reach the rank of Titled Douluo,"

"Once you have imbued every soul ring of the Clear Sky Hammer with ten-thousand or even hundred-thousand-year soul rings, no one on the continent will be your match."

Tang San's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

That was right; he didn't need to be in a hurry to compare himself to Han Xing.

After all, he possessed twin martial souls.

If he could fight Han Xing to a draw now while relying on his weaker Blue Silver Grass, he would only become far more powerful than him in the future.

With his confidence restored, Tang San no longer felt anxious about increasing his combat strength.

Instead, it was Yu Xiaogang who began to inquire about Han Xing's background.

"He is actually an orphan taken in by the Spirit Hall?"

Upon hearing of Han Xing's status, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but freeze.

He hadn't expected that taking in orphans could yield such unexpected gains.

"Is there a problem, Teacher?" Tang San asked, puzzled.

"Nothing," Yu Xiaogang shook his head.

"Just try to be on good terms with Han Xing when you interact with him in the future."

"Why? He even injured Xiao Wu," Tang San said, failing to understand.

Although Tang San had temporarily acknowledged the other boy due to his strength, he held no personal affection for him.

Hearing the mention of Xiao Wu, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

A rabbit martial soul—what kind of help could that possibly provide in the future?

Han Xing, on the other hand, was the possessor of the Three-Legged Golden Crow martial soul.

However, despite these thoughts, Yu Xiaogang did not voice them aloud.

"Little San, you must understand that in this world, a spirit master cannot succeed alone."

"On the path of growth, every spirit master needs to find teammates they can entrust their lives to."

"Han Xing's Golden Crow martial soul is incredibly powerful; for a long time to come, he will be your greatest rival."

"But let us look at it from another perspective: if you can defeat and recruit him, he could become your greatest asset in the future."

Upon hearing this, Tang San could not help but think of the Tang Sect.

He intended to rebuild the Tang Sect in this world one day; if he could recruit Han Xing, the Tang Sect would surely gain a formidable combatant.

Thinking of this, he could not help but feel that Yu Xiaogang's words made sense.

"Teacher, I understand," Tang San said gratefully.

"I will not let momentary anger cloud my judgment."

"Mm, it is good that you understand. If there is an opportunity in the future, you may bring him to see me," Yu Xiaogang said with satisfaction.

"Very well, Teacher." Tang San nodded.

After exchanging more insights regarding various spirit beasts with Yu Xiaogang, he finally took his leave.

Meanwhile, after Han Xing returned to his dormitory, the sound of gaining popularity points echoed incessantly in his ears.

Before long, his popularity points had already surpassed one thousand.

He looked at the content of the barrage, wanting to see why his popularity had spiked so suddenly.

But upon seeing a comment that read, [Yu Xiaogang is right, recruiting Han Xing is indeed better than seeking revenge.], he understood everything.

So, he went to find his mentor and brought me up again, did he?

Han Xing chuckled. Although he found Yu Xiaogang quite annoying, he had to admit that the man had actually done him a favor this time.

"System, my popularity has passed one thousand. It's time to distribute the reward, right?"

System: "Congratulations to the host for reaching one thousand popularity points. You have received a Popularity Gift Pack. Would you like to open it?"

Han Xing: "Open it!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a second martial soul: the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow!"

"Pfft! What the hell?"

Han Xing, who had just taken a sip of water, immediately spat it out upon hearing the system's voice.

"System, explain to me what this is supposed to mean?"

"My martial soul is the Three-Legged Golden Crow, and you give me the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow as a second martial soul?"

System: "..."

"Hey, System, don't play dead! Are you trying to kill me so you can inherit my estate?" Han Xing complained.

"Besides, I can't use my first and second martial souls simultaneously, and I have no idea how to condense a spirit core."

"This one-thousand-popularity reward is worse than the one-hundred-popularity reward."

"Ding! Detecting the host's strong dissatisfaction with the second martial soul. A compensation gift pack has been issued. Would you like to open it?"

"Open it!" Han Xing's anger turned to joy instantly, his mood shifting as quickly as flipping a page.

System: "Congratulations to the host. Your martial souls have been optimized, allowing you to use both simultaneously."

Hearing this, Han Xing's face darkened once again.

However, no matter how much he called out afterward, the system gave no further response.

Helpless, Han Xing had no choice but to accept the reality.

Although he did not particularly like the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, he had to admit that the advantage of being able to use dual martial souls simultaneously was significant.