Helping Tang San Replan His Cultivation Path

"Senior, I was merely finding it strange..."

Deep in the jungle, Lin Yan lowered his head.

His attitude was respectful, yet he displayed just the right amount of trepidation.

He was wary of Tang Hao's strength as a Title Douluo! He was wary of saying something that might displease such a formidable figure!

Seeing this, a look of genuine curiosity stirred in the depths of Tang Hao's eyes.

"Speak!"

He uttered only a single word, yet it was imbued with soul power, making it sound incredibly heavy.

Lin Yan hurriedly began to explain.

"Senior, Blue Silver Grass is the most typical life-attribute martial soul; its essence lies in rapid growth and tenacious vitality."

"Yet, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass contradicts this!"

"Poison attributes, parasitism... these are not abilities that Blue Silver Grass should possess."

Lin Yan lifted his head slightly, and seeing that Tang Hao was listening intently, he straightened his posture a little.

"You know that if one forcibly attaches a soul ring that contradicts the martial soul's attributes, it will inevitably lead to a backlash from the martial soul over time."

"For instance, a Fire Dragon martial soul attaching an Ice Dragon soul ring..."

Lin Yan did not continue, but a look of sudden realization had already dawned in Tang Hao's eyes.

Lin Yan seized the opportunity to continue.

"Furthermore, he has Innate Full Soul Power; his cultivation speed should not be this slow!"

As these words left his lips, the last shred of vigilance in Tang Hao's heart vanished completely.

Indeed!

How could the life-attribute Blue Silver Grass be compatible with the poison-attribute Datura Snake?

No wonder Tang San had only barely reached level 29 by the age of twelve; he must have been hindered by that Datura Snake soul ring.

Otherwise, if Tang San had absorbed a plant-type soul ring of the same quality at level 10, he might have already been a Soul Ancestor by now.

"Damn that Yu Xiaogang! He actually wasted six years of Little San's time with a set of deformed theories!"

Regret welled up in Tang Hao's heart!

I should have noticed this sooner!

Ah Yin's cultivation path was right there; why did I insist on letting Little San listen to the theories of that trash, Yu Xiaogang?

A hammer and a grass, Twin Martial Souls!

And just like that, one was wasted!

Thinking of this, Tang Hao clenched his fists in secret, and the surrounding space grew a fraction heavier.

"Hoo~"

"Is there any way to remedy this?"

Tang Hao let out a long sigh and looked at Lin Yan.

Lin Yan nodded.

"There is!"

"The most direct method is to subsequently absorb life-attribute soul rings and life-attribute soul bones to neutralize the original poison-attribute soul power."

"However... I still need to conduct further research to determine exactly which soul beasts are best suited for Tang San's current situation."

"This will require some time."

As his voice trailed off, the air fell into a momentary silence.

Tang Hao's fists, which had been clenched until they creaked, relaxed ever so slightly.

Before long...

"Good!"

A hint of subtle excitement surfaced in Tang Hao's voice, and he even took a step forward, his movements calm and composed.

When the mountains and rivers seem to leave no path, there is a village hidden among the flowers and willows!

At this point, I never imagined that this unknown boy before me would have a way to solve Little San's problem.

When he looked at Lin Yan again, his gaze was no longer cold, but filled with an inexplicable sense of trust and gratitude.

"My name is Tang Hao, titled Haotian."

"Tang San is my son. If you can restore his martial soul to its original state, I can grant you one request."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan bowed once more.

"So it is Your Excellency Haotian!"

"Your Excellency is joking; it is my honor to be acquainted with a powerhouse such as yourself."

"Please rest assured, I enjoy researching spirit soul theory in my spare time; before long, I will certainly find the most suitable third spirit ring for Tang San."

Seeing Lin Yan's respectful attitude and polite demeanor, Tang Hao couldn't help but feel a sliver of goodwill toward him.

Of course, it was the kind of goodwill one feels for a talented individual.

Tang Hao's current goal was to take revenge on Spirit Hall; logically speaking, the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires had little to do with him.

However...

"The Heaven Dou Imperial family, is it?"

"You lad have decent strength; in the future, you could become a capable subordinate for Little San."

Tang Hao took it for granted that Lin Yan was a subordinate, and through Lin Yan, he had already mentally categorized the Heaven Dou Imperial army as a force that he and Tang San could command.

It must be said that when a person's strength is too great, it is indeed easy to become arrogant.

Lin Yan did not continue along the path of Tang Hao's words, but instead, taking advantage of the other's good mood, he brought up the ultimate purpose for luring Tang Hao out.

"Senior, have you... been by Tang San's side all this time?"

Tang Hao nodded upon hearing this.

Lin Yan continued:

"Then, I heard from Dean Flender that we are about to go to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for spirit rings. Will you be there when the time comes..."

"Rest assured, I am always there! You need not worry about your safety."

Once these words were spoken, the stone that had been hanging in Lin Yan's heart finally dropped.

He let out a sigh of relief without trying to hide it, the corners of his mouth even curling upward slightly.

Seeing this, Tang Hao merely assumed that Lin Yan was reacting this way because he felt reassured that his safety was guaranteed.

The forest fell into a brief silence once more.

Both men seemed to have achieved their respective goals.

Before long, Tang Hao spoke up on his own initiative.

"Very well, there is nothing else."

"Little San is currently at level 29; you go back and hurry to find a suitable spirit ring for him."

"Additionally, do not reveal my existence to him."

Lin Yan remained respectful in his attitude.

"I will keep that in mind."

Tang Hao nodded.

"Good, you may return now."

"If you have any questions in the future, just come out to see me alone at midnight."

"Understood!"

Lin Yan did not bother with formalities; the moment Tang Hao allowed him to leave, he turned and walked away from the back mountain, heading toward his dormitory.

Tang Hao did not linger either, concealing himself back within the shadows.

The sun was high, a gentle breeze made the leaves rustle, and the world returned to its original tranquility.

A short while later, inside the dormitory.

Lin Yan pushed open the slightly ajar door and immediately saw Wen Ruan pacing back and forth in the living room, looking anxious.

"Did you succe—"

"Shh!"

Lin Yan pressed his index finger to his lips, making a shushing sound to stop Wen Ruan's excitement.

He was afraid that Tang Hao might still be monitoring him.

The room was quiet; Wen Ruan forcibly suppressed her emotions and walked into the bedroom, with Lin Yan following closely behind.

In the middle of the day, the two of them crawled under the covers.

It wasn't out of any improper intentions, but rather because a confined space can provide an inexplicable sense of security.

Under the quilt, Lin Yan and Wen Ruan pressed their bodies together, both able to feel the other's heart beating violently.

Before long, Lin Yan finally spoke in a low voice.

"It was a success."

Wen Ruan was overjoyed, but Lin Yan quickly covered her mouth.

"Just act as if you know nothing, and keep everything as it was."

"It's just that we must stick close to Tang San from now on; wherever he goes, we go."

"Only by staying with Tang San can Tang Hao protect us."

Wen Ruan did not make a sound, instead blinking her beautiful eyes in obedient agreement.