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"Father, Lovesick Heartbreak Red is right over there. I'll go absorb those two immortal herbs first."

After helping Tang Chuan find Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Tang San headed toward the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to dash toward the spring. His hands turned jade-white as he plucked the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, then immediately stuffed them into his mouth.

At once, half his body turned icy blue while the other half became fiery red. Without hesitation, Tang San plunged into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with a splash.

This meant he was about to temper his body with ice and fire. Watching this, Tang Chuan's eyes flashed with curiosity. He wondered just how far Tang San's template would unlock after he finished absorbing them.

It would still take Dugu Bo some time to go to Heaven Dou City and bring back his granddaughter, Dugu Yan. That was more than enough time for Tang San to complete the absorption.

As time slowly passed, who knew how long went by before Tang San finally emerged naked from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. His entire body seemed to have been plated with a layer of golden light, supple yet brimming with strength.

"This is the power of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"

Tang San could feel that a miniature Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well had formed within his dantian. Its energy circulated endlessly, never ceasing.

Only after getting dressed did Tang San notice that his father was still seated cross-legged nearby with his eyes closed in cultivation. From the looks of it, he had been standing guard for him.

A warm current immediately flowed through Tang San's heart. His father had done so much for him, yet he had never truly repaid him in any way. That was simply unacceptable. But his father needed nothing—how else could he repay him?

That's it!

Tang San's heart stirred. His father was pure and immaculate, and had never sought out a woman even now. Tang San felt that Shui Bing'er, whom they had met before, was currently the most suitable candidate.

But she was too young. Who knew what she would be like once she grew up? There were too many uncertainties. Unless her mother was rather attractive...

At that thought, Tang San abruptly shook his head. What was he even thinking? His mother was no longer a young girl. How could someone of that status possibly catch his father's eye?

At that moment, Tang Chuan opened his eyes and saw Tang San before him, his expression constantly shifting.

"Little San, have you finished absorbing them?"

"Father! I've finished."

As he spoke, Tang San summoned his Blue Silver King. Not only had its golden-silver patterns become more distinct, red and blue light also flowed across it. This was the sign of immunity to ice and fire.

"Father, my Soul Power Level has reached twenty-nine. Those two immortal herbs gave me two levels of soul power. My Blue Silver Grass is now immune to ice and fire, and I also seem to no longer fear deadly poison."

It had to be known that the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot could not raise Tang San's cultivation by several levels at once like other immortal herbs. However, they granted him the most precious benefits: attribute immunity and bodily enhancement.

Those alone were enough to qualify them as immortal-grade treasures.

"Little San, absorb the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew over there as well. Your Purple Demon Eye needs to improve too."

Tang San did not hesitate this time. Knowing his father's personality well, he understood that Tang Chuan never spoke without reason. Since he said he did not need it, he surely had his own reasons.

He carefully plucked the entire Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew plant and tilted its leaves slightly, allowing the few drops of sweet dew at its center to slide into his mouth.

The dew was sweet and icy cool upon entering his mouth. Once the central dew was gone, the immortal herb instantly withered.

Tang San hurriedly sat down cross-legged and circulated the Mysterious Heaven Skill within his body. The medicinal power of the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew began to spread, and a cool energy roamed through his limbs and bones before finally gathering entirely in his eyes.

At that moment, Tang San felt the world before him become incomparably clear. He could even see the subtle flow of energy and the patterns within the rocks.

Once the medicinal power had been completely refined, Tang San's Purple Demon Eye officially reached the Mustard Seed Realm.

"Little San, how did it go?"

"Father, this Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew really is powerful. After absorbing and refining it, my Purple Demon Eye directly reached the Mustard Seed Realm."

"Mm, not bad. This trip has truly been fruitful. While Dugu Bo hasn't returned yet, cultivate for a while and get used to your current strength."

After this absorption, Tang San would probably discover Xiao Wu's true identity once they returned. After all, the Mustard Seed Realm of the Purple Demon Eye could see through even the concealment of Lovesick Heartbreak Red.

He just wondered how Tang San's heart would change after learning the truth. The Tang father and son really had inherited the same fine tradition of only choosing soul beasts as wives.

A furry father and son, nothing more, nothing less.

Tang Chuan now felt that the moment he opened the system panel, there would definitely be a huge batch of progress rewards waiting for him to claim.

Then, filled with anticipation, Tang Chuan opened the system panel.

[Tang Chuan]

[Template: Sea God/Asura God Tang San]

[Soul Power Level: Level 87 (four levels can be manually increased)]

[Soul Bone Configuration: Titan Giant Ape Left Arm Bone (unlocks after Level 90), Sky Azure Bull Python Right Arm Bone (unlocks after Level 90), Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, Spiritual Condensation Wisdom Skull, Evil Spirit Orca Left Leg Bone, Eight Spider Lances]

[Exclusive Divine Artifacts: Sea God's Trident (90% unlock progress), Asura Demon Sword (20% unlock progress)]

"Title Douluo!"

Tang Chuan was undoubtedly thrilled. His Soul Power Level was about to reach the Title Douluo rank, his soul bone configuration was about to be perfected, and his Clear Sky Hammer would soon unlock as well.

And most importantly, the Sea God's Trident had reached ninety percent progress. That meant there was a high chance he could directly obtain full Sea God Affinity.

He might not become the Sea God immediately, but that divine position would definitely be his.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Noticing Tang Chuan's reaction, Tang San slowly opened his eyes and looked at him.

"Nothing. I merely gained some insight during cultivation. By the way, Little San, do you like Xiao Wu?"

"Father, why are you suddenly asking that?"

Tang San's face reddened slightly. In his previous life, he had never been so close to a woman. Xiao Wu truly was the first woman, aside from his mother, whom Xiao Chunan had ever felt fond of.

"If you like her, then give her this Lovesick Heartbreak Red and use it to test whether her feelings are sincere."

"Father!"

Tang San froze. He had not expected that his father's reason for asking him to pick the Lovesick Heartbreak Red was this. Not only did he care about his son's cultivation, he even cared about his future happiness?

Father... you...

Tang San's eyes grew moist. This feeling of being looked after made him feel incomparably happy and fulfilled. It was something he had never experienced from his biological father, Tang Hao.

Seeing Tang San's moved expression, Tang Chuan shook his head with a light laugh. Once Tang San used the Purple Demon Eye, he would understand everything. Tang Chuan only hoped he would not be too shocked when the time came.