After replenishing his energy, Su Zheng got intimate with them for a while, then took Tsunade to Shikkotsu Forest.
Of the three great sage arts, only Shikkotsu Forest's "Silent Sage Art" remained. It would be immensely beneficial to his spiritual power.
Getting to Shikkotsu Forest was much easier. He summoned a slug and used Reverse Summoning, and they arrived there in an instant.
"Tsunade, you brought him here to learn sage arts. Do you know the requirements?" A massive slug blocked the entrance.
Tsunade bowed. "Of course. He only needs to pass the trial."
The slug moved aside and let Su Zheng pass, then went with Tsunade to observe his trial from the side.
Su Zheng entered the deep passageway. It was dimly lit, so he released a fireball from his fingertip to illuminate the path.
There was no danger along the way. Before long, he arrived at a magnificent palace, lavish and resplendent like an ancient imperial court.
He was ushered onto the seat of honor. Fine wine and beauties lined both sides, while below, groups of dancers sang softly and danced gracefully, their alluring figures moving with delicate elegance...
In the main hall, a purple figure looked at Tsunade and asked with a smile, "Do you think he can pass?"
Watching her man's behavior on the screen, Tsunade felt somewhat embarrassed. She stammered, "He'll definitely pass. Sister, please trust him!"
Sister? There was only one answer for someone Tsunade addressed that way...
She was the Sage Slug of Shikkotsu Forest, an existence as renowned as the Great Toad Sage and the White Snake Sage!
In the image, who knew how much time had passed before Su Zheng slowly woke up.
The towering, magnificent palace had long since vanished. All that remained was a patch of the slug's