Tang San stepped forward slowly, his eyes filled with anticipation for his first soul ring.
With a swift motion of his hand, the blade fell without the slightest hesitation, severing the Star Seed Grass cleanly at its waist.
Before long, a yellow soul ring floated out. Tang San turned to glance at Tang Chuan, and only after seeing him nod did he sit cross-legged and begin absorbing it.
The yellow soul ring was drawn above Tang San's head before finally entering his body.
Only when he saw that Tang San had not even furrowed his brow did Tang Chuan relax. It seemed the Whale Rubber had worked quite well. Combined with the Mysterious Heaven Skill, Tang San's absorption beyond his level posed no pressure at all.
After spreading out the Blue Silver Domain and confirming there was no danger nearby, Tang Chuan summoned Blue Silver Grass and wove it into a vine chair.
He plopped down onto it, crossed one leg over the other, and watched Tang San absorb the soul ring.
He was not like someone who went off to eat without even leaving anyone to stand guard while hunting soul rings. He truly cherished his disciple.
As a first soul ring, Tang San would definitely need quite some time to absorb it, even with his cultivation method.
Nearly two and a half hours passed before Tang San finally stirred.
He slowly opened his eyes as the vitality belonging to the Star Seed Grass circulated endlessly through his body.
He opened his right hand, and an ordinary-looking Blue Silver Grass condensed in his palm.
Tang Chuan stepped closer and examined it. He discovered faint silver patterns along the edges of its leaves, barely noticeable to the eye. This was undoubtedly a sign that it was about to evolve into a Blue Silver King.
Silver represented the Blue Silver King, while golden patterns represented the Blue Silver Emperor.
Tang Chuan also noticed that after Tang San absorbed this soul ring, his originally rather ordinary features had unexpectedly become slightly softer. His skin was no longer wheat-colored, but had become somewhat fairer.
Even his short black hair now faintly carried a trace of blue.
"Not bad. It seems this soul ring suits you very well!"
Seeing that Tang San looked like a smaller, slightly uglier version of himself, Tang Chuan could not help but smile.
"Godfather, after absorbing this soul ring, my Soul Power Level has reached thirteen. And I feel light all over!"
"Little San, take a look at your changes."
Tang Chuan took out a mirror from his storage Soul Tool and handed it to Tang San.
Taking the mirror, Tang San looked at his reflection and was instantly stunned. His eyes shifted back and forth between Tang Chuan in front of him and himself in the mirror.
"Th-this!"
"Godfather, am I really not your biological son? We look like we came from the same mold!" (Their appearances would differ later because of their different divine positions.)
"Little San, this is all fate. But remember, do not speak carelessly. Your biological father is Tang Hao!"
Tang San fell silent. The joy brought by his first soul ring was completely washed away by this revelation.
The name Tang Hao had always lingered in his heart. Tang Hao was his biological father, but why had he treated him with such coldness? It was nothing like how one would treat one's own son.
"Little San? Show your father your first soul skill."
In the end, Tang San could only bury the matter in his heart. He nodded, and a yellow soul ring appeared beneath his feet. It lit up faintly, while the Blue Silver Grass in his hand emitted a soft blue glow.
"First soul skill, Proliferating Seed Scatter!"
Tang San's expression turned serious. He swept both hands through the air. It seemed as though nothing had happened, but Tang Chuan could see that the air was filled with Blue Silver Grass seeds.
With the enhancement of the Star Seed Grass, the Blue Silver Grass seeds had become exceptionally tiny.
"Bind!"
Several strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the air and wrapped around Tang Chuan. He struggled lightly and found them truly tougher than he had expected.
"Not bad. Binding is what you can think of now, but if you develop it properly, couldn't you turn those growing vines into Blue Silver Thorns as thin as silver needles and fire them out?"
Tang Chuan's words awakened Tang San at once. Tang San suddenly felt that this soul skill had enormous potential for development. Not only were the seeds extremely tiny, but their forms could also be freely controlled.
"Little San has learned much!"
Tang San cupped his hands toward Tang Chuan. Tang Chuan spread his arms, and the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around him instantly burst apart and scattered across the ground.
"Alright, let's head back first. As for your father Tang Hao, I hope you can remain calm. Perhaps once you become stronger in the future, you'll find the answer?"
Tang Chuan did not immediately speak ill of Tang Hao. That would only have backfired. It was better to let Tang San think it over himself.
As they walked, Tang San kept his head lowered in deep thought. Tang Chuan said nothing either. His Blue Silver Domain continuously flowed around them, monitoring every movement.
By the time they left the forest, night had fallen. Tang Chuan had no choice but to stay with Tang San at an inn on the outskirts, planning to return to Nuoding City early the next morning.
"Little San, order whatever you want. Your father is paying!"
The two sat at the dining table and ordered their dishes. Tang Chuan casually chose a few items before handing the menu to Tang San.
"Then Little San won't hold back!"
Tang San's emotions had stabilized somewhat by now, and he began looking over the items on the menu.
Tang San frowned. He could not find any strongly flavored dishes on the menu. This was simply unacceptable.
"How about this? Spicy Rabbit Head. Little San, you should like stronger flavors, right?"
Tang Chuan knew that Tang San had belonged to the Bashu Tang Sect in his previous life, where the food tended to be heavily seasoned.
"Then Spicy Rabbit Head it is!"
Tang San's eyes lit up. The Spicy Rabbit Head truly looked suited to his tastes. As expected of his godfather, he understood him so well!
Only after all the dishes had been served did Tang San belatedly realize how hungry he was. At this hour in the past, he would usually be drinking thin porridge and chewing on bread. His family's circumstances did not allow him to eat even a little extra meat.
Even when there was meat, Tang San would always give it to Tang Hao first. If Old Jack had not later provided him some support, and if Tang San had not possessed the Mysterious Heaven Skill, he might truly have starved to death in Holy Soul Village.
"Good boy, look how thin you are. You're clearly malnourished. You're already a soul master, so eat more and don't mistreat yourself!"
Tang Chuan's large hand rubbed Tang San's head. The warmth and affection in that touch instantly surged into Tang San's heart. This was even closer than having a real father!
Tang San nearly cried again. He had only felt such genuine care from Papa Tang Chuan. Tang Hao's embrace had carried a hint of belated realization.
There had been no genuine feeling in it, only love for the Twin Martial Souls.
"Godfather!"
Hearing Tang San's deeply moved voice and seeing the happy expression on his face even as tears fell, Tang Chuan could not help but turn his head away and stop looking at him.
But in Tang San's eyes, this was his godfather unable to bear watching him cry.
Tang San silently swore in his heart that if anyone ever wanted to harm his godfather in the future, they would have to step over Tang San's dead body first!
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