Tang San Will Thank Us for Snatching His Opportunity

Han Xing turned his head and glanced at Tang San.

His tone carried a faint sense of detachment, and he made no deliberate effort to befriend him.

"My teacher and I came here specifically to search for Immortal Herbs; we didn't expect to discover you being targeted by Dugu Bo."

"Although our relationship is merely average, we were, after all, classmates back at Notting Academy."

"I am not the type to stand by and watch someone die, so I had my teacher save you while using it as a pretext to force Dugu Bo to retreat."

Radiant Douluo chimed in from the side with a playful, irreverent smile:

"We had long suspected that the Immortal Herbs were in Dugu Bo's possession, but we could never pinpoint their location."

"We only just confirmed the location and found this garden filled with Immortal Herbs, never expecting to run into you."

Upon hearing this, Tang San's heart shook violently, and he quickly cupped his hands in a salute:

"Many thanks to you both for your intervention. Tang San will remember this favor! I wonder, however, how you intend to handle this garden?"

"Although this junior lacks great strength, I consider myself well-versed in pharmacology."

"If the senior does not mind, I am willing to offer my humble assistance."

Tang San's calculations were sound; as long as he could remain within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, he would eventually find an opportunity to obtain an Immortal Herb that suited him.

"No need. I can concoct medicines myself; there is no need for a junior to handle it," Radiant Douluo replied, shaking his head.

Hearing this, Tang San felt unwilling to give up and wanted to try to persuade him further.

However, Han Xing clearly had no intention of giving him that chance.

Seeing Tang San about to speak, Han Xing cut him off before Radiant Douluo could respond:

"You went missing suddenly, Tang San. Your teachers must be worried sick by now."

"In my opinion, you had best return to Blue Tyrant Academy."

Though Tang San was reluctant, he dared not pester them further with a Super Douluo present.

He cast a few resentful glances at Han Xing, as if to etch the man's image into his mind, before departing helplessly.

"Many thanks to you, Han Xing, and to this senior as well."

"My academy and teachers are worried, so Tang San will take his leave."

Once Tang San's back had completely disappeared from view, Radiant Douluo spoke slowly.

"He seemed very unwilling. At his age, he actually knows the power of Immortal Herbs?"

"He has many secrets," Han Xing nodded.

"But it matters not. Defeating him is no difficult task for me."

"I shall simply treat him as another rival to chase on the path of growth, which only gives me more motivation to improve."

Hearing this response, Radiant Douluo nodded in satisfaction.

"Teacher, go and inspect the surrounding situation," Han Xing said.

"If you confirm it is safe, go and notify Chrysanthemum Douluo. I do not recognize many Immortal Herbs; we will need him to identify them."

Radiant Douluo did not refuse. He had little research on Immortal Herbs himself, having only heard of their existence.

Watching Radiant Douluo depart, Han Xing once again opened the System Bullet Screen.

[I thought Tang San would have good fortune after surviving such a disaster.]

[Who would have thought that all the opportunities would end up in the hands of Han Xing and his teacher?]

[Just hearing the names of those Immortal Herbs, you know their effects must be incredibly powerful.]

[I feel like Tang San is the most miserable protagonist I've ever seen. Not only is his master inferior to a side character's, but his opportunities were snatched away by them.]

[That's just how it is. After all, that is Han Xing's teacher, and Han Xing can't make the decisions.]

[Besides, the relationship between Han Xing and Tang San is only average, isn't it? It's already decent that he saved him.]

[It's just a pity for Tang San. His martial soul is Blue Silver Grass; if he could get an Immortal Herb, maybe it would undergo a transformation.]

[But Han Xing has changed so much. This outfit of his is much cooler than Tang San's.]

On the bullet screen, although some complained that Tang San hadn't secured the opportunity, it didn't have much of an impact.

Conversely, on Han Xing's side, with his reappearance, his popularity exploded.

Perhaps it was because of the long absence, combined with his timely rescue at a critical moment.

Before long, Han Xing's Popularity Value successfully broke through ten thousand.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host, popularity has exceeded ten thousand."

"The Popularity Gift Pack has been issued. Would you like to open it?"

After more than five years, he had finally received another Popularity Gift Pack, and Han Xing opened it without the slightest hesitation.

"Activate!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Hundred Thousand Year Three-Legged Golden Crow Soul Spirit (Soul Ring years can grow with the host)."

"Note: System rewards can be absorbed and used at any time when needed, without worrying about backlash."

"Soul Spirit?" Han Xing was stunned upon hearing the name.

"Wait, isn't this something that only appeared in Douluo Dalu 2?"

Han Xing had read Douluo Dalu 2, but hadn't finished it.

He disliked the plot of constant abuse and chasing after a deceased wife.

After seeing Huo Yuhao being abused, he directly abandoned the story.

However, even so, he understood the effect of a Soul Spirit.

It could be said that with a Soul Spirit, he wouldn't have to worry about absorbing Soul Rings anymore.

Moreover, from the moment of absorption, the years of each Soul Ring would be at their limit.

Most importantly, Soul Spirits could form combat power and help Soul Masters fight together.

Of course, it wasn't that Soul Spirits had no flaws.

At the very least, when using a Soul Spirit to condense a Soul Ring, there was no enhancement effect like when absorbing a Soul Ring.

The effect of absorbing a Soul Ring and breaking through, gaining the Soul Power of the Soul Beast, and increasing one's own strength by several levels.

But even so, Soul Spirits were still a presence where the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

"What a pity, I'm only level thirty-eight now, and there's still some time before level forty."

Han Xing felt a little helpless.

Fortunately, now that he was near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, he didn't have to worry too much about his own level.

With the help of the Immortal Herb, breaking through to level forty would be quite easy for him.

"Ding, the host's popularity has officially broken through ten thousand points, and the popularity ranking is now being activated."

"The popularity ranking will rank all characters who have appeared, and it will be settled once a month."

"If the host can enter the top ten, they will receive various rewards."

"The higher the ranking, the better the rewards."

Current Popularity Ranking:

First, Tang San, 257,995 popularity.

Second, Xiao Wu, 185,694 popularity.

Third, Zhu Zhuqing, 179,548 popularity.

Fourth, Tang Hao, 159,987 popularity.

Fifth, Ning Rongrong, 158,997 popularity.

Sixth, Dai Mubai, 134,224 popularity.

Seventh, Dugu Yan, 123,658 popularity.

Eighth, Yu Xiaogang, 120,256 popularity.

Thirteenth, Soto City Front Desk Lady, 39,872 popularity.

Fourteenth, Radiant Douluo, 25,987 popularity.

Fifteenth, Han Xing, 18,694 popularity.

After reading the ranking provided by the system, Han Xing couldn't help but frown.

"No, what is this?"

"System, are you saying my popularity isn't even as high as that Soto City Front Desk Lady?"

"Alright, after all, she's a pretty girl, and girls always have higher popularity, I can understand that."

"But my popularity isn't even as high as Teacher Radiant Douluo? What's going on?"

"No matter what, I've had more screen time than the teacher, haven't I?"

Han Xing cried foul, but the system offered no explanation.

Clearly, Radiant Douluo had successfully gained a large number of fans from the start due to his strength.

Strength wasn't the best way to gain popularity, but it certainly wasn't a bad method.