Tang San's resolve

He did not say anything right away, intending to surprise Ling Han.

Tang San walked up to Ling Han, unable to hide the smile on his face. "Teacher, could you help me test my new Soul Skill?"

Ling Han nodded. "Go ahead. Show me your Soul Skill."

Tang San immediately released his Martial Soul.

The Blue Silver Grass that emerged from his right hand was still blue, but now it glimmered with faint specks of light and had grown much larger.

Two Soul Rings, one yellow and one purple, appeared beneath Tang San's feet.

With a thought from Tang San, several strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the ground and shot toward Ling Han.

Ling Han smiled faintly, neither dodging nor blocking.

With his physical defenses, even an all-out attack from Tang San could not leave a scratch on him.

Yet those strands of Blue Silver Grass did not attack him. Instead, they brushed past him.

Ling Han noticed the second, purple Soul Ring beneath Tang San's feet light up.

His powerful spiritual sense swept over the strands that had passed him, and he immediately understood how Tang San's second Soul Skill worked.

"So that's how it works."

Through his spiritual sense, Ling Han detected specks of faint light falling from those strands of Blue Silver Grass onto the ground around him.

The next instant, countless dim lights shimmered across the ground surrounding Ling Han.

Several glowing strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the earth. Some even emerged from Ling Han's body before winding tightly around him.

Ling Han did not struggle. He simply waited, wanting to see what was different about this Blue Silver Grass.

A moment later, he felt something touch his soul.

It was as though a few strands of hair had bound his soul, so fragile that a gentle tug would snap them.

Even so, Ling Han thought very highly of this Soul Skill.

A Soul Skill that acted directly upon the soul could produce extraordinary results if used properly.

It was ineffective against Ling Han only because the gap between their strengths was too vast, and his soul was far too powerful.

An opponent close to Tang San's level of strength, especially one with similar cultivation, would be in serious trouble.

As a control-type Soul Master, Tang San already possessed a natural advantage in spiritual power. Combined with his Purple Demon Eye training, the All-Nourishing Pill he had taken, and the strength his soul had accumulated across two lifetimes, his spiritual power had reached a truly terrifying level.

An opponent with cultivation close to Tang San's would have no way to block this attack.

Then, with a slight movement, Ling Han broke free of Tang San's second Soul Skill, snapping the fine threads binding his soul as well.

He walked up to Tang San, reached out to pat his shoulder, and smiled. "Excellent, Xiao San. This second Soul Skill of yours is very good!"

Tang San was delighted by his teacher's praise.

"Come on. I'll take you two somewhere special."

Ling Han gave a mysterious smile, clearly addressing Snow Empress as well.

Tang San asked in puzzlement, "Teacher, where is this special place? Why all the mystery?"

"You'll know when we get there."

Although Snow Empress was also curious about where Ling Han intended to take them, she asked no questions, maintaining her icy demeanor.

Carrying Tang San, Ling Han flew off in one direction alongside Snow Empress.

Sunset Forest.

Before long, the three landed at the edge of Sunset Forest.

Ling Han led Tang San and Snow Empress straight to the poisonous miasma.

When they reached it, Ling Han waved his hand, freezing the poisonous miasma within a layer of ice. Even the air grew fresh.

"Let's go."

The three passed through the miasma, crossed the hill, and soon arrived in the valley.

"The environment here is quite good," Snow Empress said calmly.

By that, she meant the natural energy here was abundant, making it ideal for cultivation.

Ling Han nodded. "This is a treasure trove, after all. Of course it's good."

They continued forward and soon caught sight of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Xiao San, this is the special place I wanted to bring you to—the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. It will help temper your body and absorb the medicinal power."

Tang San froze where he stood, unable to collect himself for a long time.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! This is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well! A legendary treasure trove, and Teacher actually brought me here! I'm so moved!

Tang San screamed inwardly, his excitement written all over his face.

Especially when he thought of the pill within his body, Ling Han had now become a father figure to him!

As for Tang Hao? He could still tell the difference between a father in name and a true teacher!

Looking at the smile on Ling Han's face, Tang San had an idea.

He would pass the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record on to Ling Han.

The moment that thought arose, Tang San found himself deeply torn.

As a Tang Sect disciple in his previous life, he knew just how important the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record was. It absolutely could not be shared with outsiders.

But was Ling Han an outsider? He was his teacher, the man who had given him a new lease on life!

Soon, Tang San found a reason that allowed him to make his decision.

I'm going to establish the Tang Sect here someday anyway, so I'll have to pass down its cultivation methods eventually. At worst, I can have Teacher join and make him the supreme sect master. Wouldn't that solve everything? Yes, that's what I'll do! I must pass the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record on to Teacher!

Tang San silently made up his mind, and a smile returned to his face.

Dugu Bo was absent, probably having gone to Heaven Dou City to visit Dugu Yan.

Ling Han brought Tang San to the edge of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. "Xiao San, this is the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The pill I gave you last time contained ice-attribute and fire-attribute immortal herbs. Now, jump in and use the well to temper your body."

For anyone else, doing so would undoubtedly be suicide.

But Tang San was different. With the medicinal power of the octagonal mysterious ice grass and infernal delicate apricot inside him, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was the best possible place for him to cultivate.

Tang San nodded. He knew his teacher would never harm him, and he understood the benefits himself.

Then Tang San leaped into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Ling Han walked over to Snow Empress. "Xue'er, this ice spring should help your injuries considerably. You should soak in it too."

Hearing Ling Han call her Xue'er, Snow Empress could not help blushing slightly.

Inside Ling Han's Sea of Consciousness, Ice Empress nearly exploded with rage. "Damn you, Ling Han! Only I can call her Xue'er! Only me!"

Unfortunately, Snow Empress could not hear Ice Empress's furious shouting, and Ling Han could not be bothered to listen.

Snow Empress nodded, walked to the edge of the ice spring, and slowly stepped in.

Ling Han stayed beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to watch over them both.

There was no need to worry about Snow Empress. For her, the ice spring was no different from a bath and posed no problems.

Tang San was the one who needed the most attention.

Tang San was only seven years old. Even after taking the All-Nourishing Pill, his body still had its limits.

If he could not withstand the tempering of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Ling Han would act immediately to pull him out.

Of course, it would be even better if Tang San could endure it.

Time ticked by, and neither of the two emerged from the spring.

Ling Han monitored them constantly with his spiritual sense, ensuring Tang San's safety.