Becoming Yao Chen's Disciple

"Then I'll be heading off now," Lin Xiaoyu said.

"Leaving so soon? Why don't I treat you to a meal?" Tang Wulin's expression was one of surprise.

Lin Xiaoyu smiled and replied, "It's alright, no need. I know you're quite wealthy now, but I need to go to the Eastsea City Tang Sect branch to retrieve the medicinal formula you left there. Otherwise, Elder Lin will grow impatient waiting."

"Oh! Right, right, I almost forgot about that. You should go quickly! Don't keep Elder Lin waiting," Tang Wulin said hurriedly.

"Goodbye then, Little Wulin."

"Goodbye!"

Lin Xiaoyu waved with a smile before slowly disappearing from Tang Wulin's sight.

Just then, Xie Xie suddenly appeared behind Tang Wulin.

"Who is Elder Lin?"

"Hey!" Tang Wulin was startled by Xie Xie's sudden appearance. He rubbed his eyes and said, "Xie Xie, why are you eavesdropping on people?"

Xie Xie threw an arm around Tang Wulin's shoulder, lifted his chin, and said, "How can you call us 'other people'? We're brothers who have been through life and death together, after all."

Tang Wulin clutched his forehead and smiled helplessly. "By the way, I won't be taking you guys to the Blacksmith Association today. I just remembered I have something to take care of."

"What kind of business is so important that you can't bring me along?"

"Xie Xie, I don't want to lie to you, but I promised a senior that I would keep certain aspects of this matter confidential," Tang Wulin said with a serious expression.

Seeing how earnest Tang Wulin was, Xie Xie wasn't dense. He certainly knew that someone he didn't know was helping Tang Wulin; otherwise, even Tang Wulin's thousand-year soul ring would be impossible to explain.

"I understand. I'll head back to the dormitory then. Remember to come back early," Xie Xie said, patting Tang Wulin on the shoulder.

"Sorry, Xie Xie. If it's possible in the future, I will explain everything to you clearly."

"Psh!" Xie Xie wore an indifferent expression. "What's the big deal? Who doesn't have a few secrets of their own?"

"Let's go, Gu Yue, time to head back!"

Xie Xie turned and shouted to Gu Yue.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yue stood up, looking puzzled. "We aren't going to the Blacksmith Association?"

"Gu Yue, I have some important matters to attend to, so I won't be going to the Blacksmith Association today. I'll take you guys another time," Tang Wulin said with a hint of apology.

"Alright!" Gu Yue nodded.

"Gu Yue, aren't you curious about what Tang Wulin is going to do?" Xie Xie leaned in close to Gu Yue and asked.

"Why would I be curious?" Gu Yue said coolly.

"Oh, alright, alright. I'm leaving now, you guys head back on your own!"

With that, Tang Wulin waved his hand, turned, and gradually walked out of their sight.

Of course, Tang Wulin didn't go very far, nor was there any need to. He arrived at the studio Mang Tian had left behind in Eastsea City, the same place where he had previously absorbed the first layer of the Golden Dragon King seal.

Tang Wulin stood before the forging table and carefully took out the storage soul tool that Lin Xiaoyu had just given him.

He channeled his soul power into it, and instantly, he saw what was inside. With a thought, he placed everything onto the forging table.

A Millennium Dragon Scale Fruit, a Millennium Blue Tendon Vine, a Millennium Earth Dragon Tendon, and a Millennium Sea Dragon Marrow.

These four spirit herbs were exactly the ones Old Tang had left in his memory as being necessary to break through the second layer of the Golden Dragon King seal.

Beside the four spirit herbs lay a jade-green scroll.

That must be the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: Herb Chapter that Elder Lin had mentioned, which recorded the existence and effects of every herb on the continent.

At that moment, a white light flashed from the Spirit Ring on Tang Wulin's hand, and Yao Lao slowly appeared beside him.

"Yao Lao!"

Tang Wulin greeted him and picked up the scroll, handing it to Yao Lao.

"Yao Lao, this should be the most comprehensive collection of spirit herbs in the entire Douluo Continent."

Yao Lao nodded slightly and took the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record from Tang Wulin's hand.

"The two most powerful aspects of the Tang Sect are its hidden weapons and its poisons."

Tang Sect—Tang San.

The moment Yao Lao opened the scroll, this was the first sentence that met his eyes.

"It's Ancestor Tang San!" Tang Wulin recognized it immediately after seeing the signature.

"Is he very famous?" Yao Lao asked.

Tang Wulin nodded. "There should be very few people in the entire Federation who don't know Ancestor Tang San! Legend has it that two thousand years ago, Ancestor Tang San founded the Tang Sect. Starting from nothing, he gradually rose to become the most powerful sect on the continent. He is also the only person confirmed to have ascended to the God Realm and become a deity. Furthermore, his martial soul was the Blue Silver Emperor. Although it wasn't Blue Silver Grass, he and I share the same lineage of Blue Silver Grass martial souls!"

"The God Realm, is it? But I haven't sensed the existence of any more powerful planes in this world of yours," Yao Lao remarked.

Tang Wulin shook his head. "I wouldn't know about that."

"Tang San is surnamed Tang, and you are also surnamed Tang. Moreover, your martial souls are so similar. Tell me, could you be his descendant?"

"This..." Hearing this thought from Yao Lao, Tang Wulin couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He smiled and said, "That shouldn't be possible! There are so many people surnamed Tang on the Douluo Continent, and a 'trash' martial soul like Blue Silver Grass is as common as dirt. No matter how I look at it, I shouldn't have any connection to Ancestor Tang San!"

Yao Lao smiled and didn't pursue the matter further, instead continuing to read the scroll in his hand.

"Poison can also be called medicine. Since there is poison, there is naturally medicine. Poison can be refined into medicine, and medicine can be refined into poison; it all depends on how the alchemist combines the herbs."

"This volume is the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: Herb Chapter, which I compiled after traveling across the entire Douluo Continent. I hope it will be of help to future Tang Sect disciples."

Yao Lao continued to flip through the pages to the formal records of the herbs.

"Aromatic Silk Beauty, the nemesis of all poisons."

"Effect: Those who possess this herb will be immune to all poisons within a ten-meter radius. Consuming this herb can neutralize any poison, and its efficacy is extremely powerful."

"Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, brings the dead back to life and restores flesh to bones."

"Effect: When consumed with the appropriate herbs, it can save anyone as long as they still have a breath left. The higher the age of the herb, the better the effect."

Yao Lao scanned the records in the scroll for a few moments, the smile on his face growing more pronounced.

"Yao Lao, how is it?" Tang Wulin asked.

"Excellent!" Yao Lao replied with a smile. "The records in this scroll are incredibly rich and document a vast number of rare herbs with powerful effects. I believe that with this scroll, I will be able to advance further on the path of alchemy, let alone simply improving pill formulas. Given a little time, I can improve all the pill formulas I have mastered."

"Really?" Tang Wulin also revealed a look of joy.

Yao Lao nodded and said, "From today on, you will learn alchemy from me!"

"Ah..." Tang Wulin exclaimed in surprise. "Yao Lao, is that necessary? Your alchemy skills are already so powerful, what do you need me for!"

Tang Wulin currently had to cultivate his Soul Power while also practicing forging; his energy was truly limited!

"Are you still underestimating the path of alchemy? You must know that when an alchemist reaches a certain level, the pills they refine are fought over by tens of thousands of people. With this Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, I believe I can also design pill formulas to enhance the strength of you Soul Masters."

"Furthermore, don't you want to become stronger to save your parents? Alchemy is also a way to become stronger; the power of a top-tier alchemist is beyond your imagination. Moreover, resurrecting me also requires a very high-grade pill, and since I am currently in a soul-body state, my alchemy level is truly limited. In the future, I will have to rely on you to help me refine pills!"

Tang Wulin pondered for a while, thinking about many things, and finally agreed to Yao Lao's suggestion.

"Alright, Yao Lao, I will learn alchemy from you. To become stronger to save my parents, and to resurrect your physical body, I will work hard!"

Yao Lao laughed from the bottom of his heart and said, "Then you may take me as your master!"

Tang Wulin was slightly stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening. He stepped back half a step, then with a solemn expression, knelt on both knees and pressed his crossed hands against his forehead as he bowed.

"Yao Lao, please accept me as your disciple and teach me the art of alchemy. From this day forward, I, Tang Wulin, will treat you like a father. I will never betray my master or ancestors, I will study alchemy diligently, and I will never fail your trust."

Watching this scene, Yao Lao was momentarily dazed. He remembered when he had taken Han Feng as a disciple; it had been just like this, yet Han Feng had backstabbed him for the sake of profit. However, Yao Lao believed that Tang Wulin would never be that kind of person.

Yao Lao solemnly and gently helped Tang Wulin up. "Get up, good child."

Tang Wulin stood up, his eyes shining with brilliance.