Yao Lao in the Endless Fire Domain, Yu Xiaogang Absent from the God Realm

The setting sun dyed the streets a warm gold as Xu Mengqing walked home alone with his backpack slung over his shoulders. The evening breeze brushed his cheeks, carrying the gentle warmth of spring.

As he walked, he mentally planned the backyard renovations. Building a Blue Silver Grass Mimicry Cultivation Field required not only suitable soil and a proper lighting arrangement, but many other considerations as well.

But what he needed most right now was Blue Silver Grass seeds or seedlings. As the most common plant on Douluo Continent, Blue Silver Grass was specially cultivated at some farms for feed.

He wondered whether the Blue Silver Grass seeds his dad had bought had arrived yet.

At that thought, his pace quickened, and his desire to cultivate grew even stronger.

The moment he reached the front door, he saw that the courtyard gate was ajar. Na'er's clear, soft laughter drifted from inside, along with Meng Ling'er's gentle voice.

Xu Mengqing pushed the door open and immediately spotted Meng Ling'er in the living room, helping Na'er examine several newly bought hair clips and little dresses. Much of Na'er's former timidity had faded away, and her small face was full of curiosity. When she saw Xu Mengqing return, she immediately stopped what she was doing and softly called out, "Brother, you're back."

"Na'er, did you have fun shopping with Mom today?" Xu Mengqing asked with a smile as he walked over and rubbed Na'er's head. Her hair was soft and smooth. The distance in the little girl's eyes had lessened considerably, replaced by the liveliness children should have.

"I did. Mom bought me lots of pretty clothes." Na'er nodded and pointed at the neatly folded clothes beside her, faint delight hidden in her eyes. This was the first time she had felt the warmth of a home—a gentle mother and an older brother who protected her. She cherished the feeling deeply.

Meng Ling'er stood up, dusted off her hands, and said with a smile, "You're back. Put down your backpack and rest for a while. Dinner will be ready soon. Your dad called earlier and said he'd already bought the Blue Silver Grass seeds. He even picked out the best quality ones and will bring them back after work."

"Really? That's great!" Xu Mengqing's eyes lit up, his heart filled with anticipation. With the seeds, construction on the backyard Mimicry Cultivation Field could begin soon, and his cultivation speed would increase greatly.

Before long, Xu Zhan returned home right on time, carrying a large bag of Blue Silver Grass seeds and several bags of plant fertilizer. The moment he entered, he eagerly said to Xu Mengqing, "Xiaoqing, look at these seeds. I specifically asked the farm owner about them. He said they're incredibly hardy and will grow like crazy even without careful tending."

Xu Mengqing happily accepted the Blue Silver Grass seeds and poured a few into his palm. Perhaps because his Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, he could sense the faint life aura contained within the seeds.

"Dad, these Blue Silver Grass seeds really are excellent." Xu Mengqing's eyes shone with satisfaction. "But I plan to dig up some Blue Silver Grass outside first and bring it home. If we only use seeds, it'll probably take a long time."

Xu Zhan nodded. "That's true. I'll help you!" He carried the fertilizer out into the yard, while Xu Mengqing retrieved one large shovel and one small shovel from the storage room.

Xu Zhan took the large shovel, weighed it in his hand, then pulled out two burlap sacks. Smiling, he patted Xu Mengqing on the shoulder. "Come on. Let's go to the little river nearby. There's plenty of moisture there, and the Blue Silver Grass grows best. Once we dig it up and replant it, it'll survive."

Xu Mengqing's eyes brightened, and he nodded. He slung the little shovel over his back, took the burlap sack his father handed him, and followed Xu Zhan with light steps. Before leaving, he did not forget to call back into the house, "Mom, Na'er, Dad and I are heading out for a bit. We'll be back soon!"

In the living room, Meng Ling'er was helping Na'er clip a newly bought pink hairpin into her soft hair. Hearing him, she looked up and replied, "Remember to come home early. I'll save dinner for you."

Na'er clung to the doorframe too, her little round face raised as she waved and said in a sweet, childish voice, "Brother, Dad, come back early. Na'er will wait for you to eat." Her soft little voice melted both father and son's hearts.

Not long after, the two arrived at the riverbank. As far as the eye could see, vast swathes of Blue Silver Grass carpeted the shore. Their blue-green leaves glowed softly beneath the setting sun, swaying gently whenever the wind blew.

Xu Mengqing also noticed that this Blue Silver Grass was much thicker and larger than the plants in their yard.

Xu Mengqing crouched down and gently brushed his fingertips over the Blue Silver Grass leaves. If he meditated here, his cultivation speed should be much faster than it was in the yard.

Looking at this expanse of Blue Silver Grass, Xu Mengqing could not help sighing inwardly.

Blue Silver Grass truly was the most widespread and weakest plant-type Spirit Beast on Douluo Continent.

Yet there was no denying that the Blue Silver Grass's powerful vitality could not be underestimated.

After all, "Wildfires cannot burn it all; when the spring breeze blows, it grows again" was no empty saying.

That made Xu Mengqing want to mock Tang San even more. He had been so thoroughly misled by Gangzi that he had gone completely astray.

Instead of properly following the life path, he insisted on taking the poison path. Taking the poison path would have been one thing, but why did he have to absorb Spirit Rings from animal-type Spirit Beasts?

Otherwise, Tang San could have had life in his right hand and destruction in his left—two God Kings. Who would dare defy him? Ahem, wrong story.

In any case, Tang San had taken the wrong path. If his Blue Silver Grass had not been the Blue Silver Emperor, he probably would have had no hope of becoming a god—unless a god forcibly handed him the power.

Just like the Sea God Divine Position. If the Sea God had not forcibly given it to him, Tang San, a Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master who was not even a sea Spirit Master, had no business becoming the Sea God.

After Tang San became a god, his Blue Silver Grass was practically useless. In every battle, he used the Seagod Trident. Aside from the Seagod Trident matching the Sea God Divine Position, it was also because his Blue Silver Grass was nearly incapable of doing anything.

Poison?

Hehe.

Against deities, Tang San's poison was practically useless.

Sigh.

Such a fine Martial Soul had been ruined just like that.

No wonder the Endless Fire Domain had Yao Lao, while the God Realm had no Yu Xiaogang.

Gangzi, it wasn't that Xu Mengqing looked down on him, but if he were the Gangzi from the comics—

When his disciple was in trouble—

No?

He would actually step in!

But in the original novel and the anime... sigh, it was hard to judge.

Xu Mengqing ended his wild thoughts and saw that his father had already started digging, so he immediately got to work as well.

Xu Mengqing went to a clump of Blue Silver Grass and carefully used his small shovel to loosen the surface soil. Slowly, he dug up an entire plant with its roots intact and placed it into the burlap sack.

After finishing that one, he moved on to another.

The father and son worked together seamlessly. Before long, both burlap sacks were packed full, heavy with blue-green Blue Silver Grass.

The sky gradually darkened, and only the last streak of orange-red clouds remained on the horizon. Xu Zhan hoisted the sack filled with Blue Silver Grass over his shoulder, then casually took the smaller sack from Xu Mengqing's hand as well. Smiling, he said, "This should be enough Blue Silver Grass. Any more and the yard won't be able to hold it."

Xu Mengqing nodded as well, agreeing.