Gangzi Wanted to Find Tang San a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo

"Alright, I've treated it simply. He'll still need to be observed for a few days. If there are no problems, the bandages can be removed."

Outside Soul Hunting Forest.

The Spirit Hall guards stationed here helped treat Tang San's wound and poison. Since emergencies happened here almost every day, including snake venom, the guards had to know some basic detoxification methods.

"Thank you, sir. Sigh, Master, you really don't give people any peace of mind!"

Yuan Hua wore an expression of utter disappointment. A perfectly good Blue Silver Grass, yet he had insisted on going after some Mandala Snake. Wasn't that just nonsense?

But seeing Yu Xiaogang's silence, Yuan Hua ultimately said no more. He turned his gaze toward Tang San. His complexion was much rosier now, and through the gauze on his arm, the blood was no longer the dark brown-black color of poisoning.

That clearly meant much of the poison had been removed.

"Teacher, I think I'm good again. Shall we go later?"

"Little San, can you really do it? Actually... how about we absorb a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo instead? After all, we can't beat a Mandala Snake."

After hesitating for a moment, Yu Xiaogang finally voiced his true intention. Why had he brought Tang San to Soul Hunting Forest rather than Star Dou Forest, where there were more plant-type soul beasts? Wasn't it because he could not defeat those soul beasts?

At this stage, Tang San had not received much proper education. He only knew that he needed to absorb a Soul Ring to break through the bottleneck of the Mysterious Heaven Skill.

So when he heard Yu Xiaogang's suggestion to absorb a Solitary Bamboo, he was prepared to nod without even giving it much thought.

But Yuan Hua immediately stood up and shouted, "No! Little San is a genius with Innate Full Soul Power. Absorbing a ten-year Soul Ring as his first? Master, you've truly gone mad!"

"Hmph! According to this Master's theory, aside from animal-type Soul Rings suited for Martial Soul mimicry absorption, Blue Silver Grass is also suited for the Solitary Bamboo. Its tough characteristics are incomparably suited to Blue Silver Grass!"

The two men in the room rose to their feet, neither willing to give way. This concerned a genius with Innate Full Soul Power. Even if he was Yu Xiaogang's disciple, Yuan Hua could no longer sit idly by.

Taking a master already represented a decision for one's entire life. Once someone had acknowledged another as their master, trying to deny it later or sever the master-disciple relationship would surely invite ridicule from everyone.

Both men turned their eyes to Tang San, wanting him to make the decision.

"I... I'd better listen to my teacher!"

Feudal thinking ultimately triumphed over everything. Tang San still decided to follow Yu Xiaogang and absorb a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo. So what if the Soul Ring was trash? He still had hidden weapons.

Besides, his teacher had said that characteristics mattered more than age. As long as the traits suited Blue Silver Grass, what did it matter if the age was lower?

"Sigh! Since that's the case, Little Tian, let's head back first. Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo is easy to find; it's right outside."

Yuan Hua sighed. This kid Tang San simply would not listen. How could a Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo possibly be as powerful as Yu Xiaogang claimed?

Yun Tian said nothing and left together with Yuan Hua. He just wondered whether Tang Hao would secretly toss out a Mandala Snake later.

Probably not. This was, after all, unofficial history.

It might not have been very true, but it certainly was wild.

"Little Tian, don't ever listen to Master's advice. I only realized now that his theories are actually this absurd!"

"I know, Headmaster."

In the carriage, Yuan Hua explained some knowledge regarding Soul Ring ages, but every sentence hinted that Yun Tian should not blindly follow Yu Xiaogang's advice.

In the shadows, a black-robed figure coldly watched the carriage disappear into the distance.

"Yun Tian... good lad."

This person was Tang Hao. While secretly protecting Tang San these days, he had also been observing Yun Tian.

When Xiao Wu approached Yun Tian, Tang Hao had even considered whether he should kill the boy. Otherwise, how would his son build a relationship with that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?

But when he saw Yun Tian's indifferent attitude, Tang Hao was immediately relieved. The boy knew his place and had made a wise choice.

Moreover, Tang Hao had no idea what madness had gotten into Tang San lately. His temper was growing increasingly irritable, and he stared at Xiao Wu all day like some hooligan. If her aura had not been normal, Tang Hao would have suspected that his son had been possessed.

"Forget it. Yun Tian is nothing more than someone with a Mutated Martial Soul. For now, he can serve as motivation for Little San's cultivation. No matter what happens in the future, he can never defeat Twin Martial Souls!"

With that thought, Tang Hao flashed forward, moving closer to Yu Xiaogang and his disciple.

"Little San, trust your teacher. A Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo is absolutely suitable for your Blue Silver Grass. Don't let the headmaster's words disturb your mind!"

"Besides, you have a second Martial Soul. It doesn't matter at all if Blue Silver Grass is a little weaker!"

Yu Xiaogang patted his chest and guaranteed it. After seeing Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, he had already guessed that Tang San might be the son of the current Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao.

Who was Tang Hao? He was Gangzi's idol!

Therefore, he believed that the urgent task was to quickly cultivate Blue Silver Grass before transitioning to the Clear Sky Hammer.

Then Tang San would be invincible beneath the heavens!

"Yes! Teacher, I believe you!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's confident expression, Tang San became even more certain that the headmaster was jealous that his teacher had accepted him as a disciple.

"Trying to drive a wedge between my teacher and me? No chance!"

"This is bad!"

When Tang Hao heard that Yu Xiaogang wanted to find Tang San a Solitary Bamboo, he felt terrible. What the hell was wrong with Gangzi? Had he really done the right thing by entrusting Little San to him?

But there was no turning back now. Tang Hao still planned to enter the forest and throw a Mandala Snake at them. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was not some useless Martial Soul.

"Yu Xiaogang, you'd better behave yourself. Otherwise, I won't mind making Little San find another teacher!"

Inside the room, Yu Xiaogang suddenly shivered for no reason. He felt as though someone was secretly watching him, but he had no idea where they were.

"Was that just my imagination?"

Scratching his head, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San again, his eyes full of eagerness.

Where else could he find such an obedient disciple with talent this high? Yun Tian would definitely regret not taking him as his master!

Time slowly passed.

By the time Yun Tian and Yuan Hua returned to Notting Academy, it was already afternoon.

"Little Tian, go back and get some proper rest. I'll be heading back first."

"Goodbye, Headmaster."

After saying farewell to Yuan Hua, Yun Tian slowly returned to the Seventh Dormitory.

"Yun Tian! Where did you go this morning?"

The moment he entered, Xiao Wu practically clung to him, her bright, watery eyes fixed on Yun Tian.

"What are you doing?"

"Something about you seems different, but I can't tell what..."

"I went to hunt a Soul Ring this morning. The headmaster took me."

Only then did Xiao Wu realize it. He had absorbed a Soul Ring—no wonder something about Yun Tian seemed different. Even his aura had changed somewhat.