First Discussion of Blue Silver Grass

Tang San's luck was excellent. He had been in the Sunset Forest for only two days and had already obtained his Soul Ring. He was preparing to leave that dangerous place with his teacher, Yu Xiaogang, and the academy dean.

Suddenly, "Roar... roar..."

At the sound, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's expression changed.

"Xiao San, Dean, we need to go! That roar sounds powerful. The Soul Beast must be very old!"

Tang San and the dean hurried on. Less than a few minutes later, a bolt of lightning struck from the sky.

"Roar..." The sound rang out again, though much weaker this time.

Even hearing how weak it had become, none of them dared stop.

"Hah... hah... Xiao San, I can't go on. Leave without me!" Yu Xiaogang said.

Yu Xiaogang's Soul Power was nowhere near the dean's, and unlike Tang San and Xiao Wu, he did not exercise regularly. He truly could not run any farther.

Hesitation flashed through Tang San's eyes, but he said, "Teacher, how could I abandon you? I'll help you walk."

He kept a wary eye on their surroundings, planning an escape route.

Tang San had helped Yu Xiaogang only a few steps when a figure suddenly appeared.

The newcomer's clothes were tattered, and his exposed skin was visibly red. It was Jiang Mingyang.

Tang San and the others grew wary at the sight of him. The dean summoned his Martial Soul and asked, "What happened over there?"

Jiang Mingyang glanced at the dean. "No need to be so wary. A Ten-Thousand-Wall Demon Tiger around five thousand years old appeared over there. I fought it head-on and brought it down!"

Shock flashed through Tang San's eyes before he concealed it. A trace of grief crossed Xiao Wu's face.

The dean was stunned. He understood at once: someone this young with such strength was undoubtedly a top-tier genius. He had to get on good terms with him. "Five thousand years? The younger generation is truly formidable!"

Yu Xiaogang asked himself, At his age, with that kind of strength, could Xiao San do it? He should... he should... Ah, if Xiao San cultivated the Clear Sky Hammer, he definitely could. His gaze grew firm.

Seeing that Jiang Mingyang was badly injured, the dean quickly said in a friendly tone, "Young friend, you've rid the world of a menace. If you don't mind, come with us to town. We can look out for one another!"

Jiang Mingyang studied their expressions. After some thought, he nodded.

In a restaurant in town

Jiang Mingyang applied ointment to his body, then went downstairs to the dining area.

When Jiang Mingyang arrived, the dean nodded warmly, stood, and led him to a seat.

Jiang Mingyang glanced around at everyone and said with a smile, "Thank you all for helping me today. This meal is on me, haha."

Jiang Mingyang soon finished ordering and passed the menu to Tang San. Just then, Grandmaster asked, "Young friend, how old are you this year?"

Yu Xiaogang thought he might have misjudged Jiang Mingyang's age. His true age had to be greater. After all, Tang San, whom he had discovered, possessed Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power!

Jiang Mingyang saw through Yu Xiaogang's thoughts at a glance. Smiling, he said, "I haven't turned thirteen yet."

Yu Xiaogang gave an awkward laugh. But no matter how hard he forced a smile, he could not hide his dejection.

Why didn't I encounter a genius like this? If I had been the one to teach him, I could definitely have proven myself.

Hmm... Should I consider having Xiao San cultivate both Martial Souls? No, that won't do. If he follows my plan, once he becomes a Titled Douluo, he'll stand head and shoulders above everyone else.

During the meal, the dean and Yu Xiaogang barely spoke.

Most of the conversation was between Jiang Mingyang and Tang San, with Xiao Wu occasionally putting in a word or two.

When Jiang Mingyang learned that Tang San's Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, shock showed in his eyes. "Brother Tang, cultivating a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul to this level at your age is truly remarkable!

"Does that mean you're one of the rare Blue Silver Grass Healing Soul Masters?"

Tang San froze at Jiang Mingyang's words, then asked tactfully, "Haha, Blue Silver Grass has decent healing abilities. I happened to take the support path, focusing on healing. What do you think, Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Mingyang grinned. "Brother Tang, you have a bright future! What good fortune, to have happened upon the healing path.

"In fact, most people believe Blue Silver Grass should follow the control path. But Blue Silver Grass is fragile. Even if a Soul Ring increases its toughness, it still isn't enough to restrain Soul Masters of the same level.

"Yet a Theoretical Grandmaster believed that, weak as Blue Silver Grass was, it could be found everywhere on the continent.

"If Blue Silver Grass took the healing path, it could, in theory, reach a state of ceaseless renewal.

"So, two hundred years ago, the Heaven Dou Empire deliberately cultivated a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master on the healing path. That was how this unique path for Blue Silver Grass began.

"That person wasn't as talented as you, Brother Tang, and only reached the Soul Emperor realm. Yet humble Blue Silver Grass on the healing path could rival a top-tier healing Martial Soul like the Nine Heart Begonia. It was truly remarkable.

"Clearly, the healing path holds far more promise than the control path. But the continent's top powers have kept this information hidden. Since you've taken this rare path, Brother Tang, I'd like to witness the birth of a Blue Silver Grass Titled Douluo.

"Give me a way to contact you, Brother Tang. Once I return to the imperial capital, I'll find a way to tell you which kinds of Soul Beasts you'll need to hunt for your future Soul Rings."

Jiang Mingyang had not lied. Such a person really had existed. Her name was Ah Yin.

To give later generations more reliable material and make the account more credible, the old scholars had discussed it together and decided to change the date...

Tang San and the others were startled. The imperial capital? Of course. Only a place like that could nurture someone so formidable.

None of them asked about Jiang Mingyang's family. They did not know one another well enough to pry. Knowing he had ties to the imperial capital was enough.

Tang San then found himself with no way to back down and said he would be at Notting Academy for the next few years. Jiang Mingyang nodded earnestly.

Seeing how well-meaning Jiang Mingyang was, Tang San could not help sighing.

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed at what he heard. When he was young, he had not studied theory. Once he realized his Martial Soul was inadequate, he left his family early.

At Spirit Hall, the books he read had all been given to him by the Holy Maiden, Bibi Dong. Most focused on basic theory.

His relationship with the Holy Maiden, Bibi Dong, was soon discovered, and he hurriedly left.

He had therefore had no time to read about this during his stay at Spirit Hall. Still, Yu Xiaogang had a feeling it might be true. Jiang Mingyang had ties to the imperial capital, after all.

Tang San cast Yu Xiaogang a covert glance and managed a strained smile at Jiang Mingyang.

Tang San could not help thinking: In this world, strength is what matters most. But I have Twin Martial Souls.

If I took the healing path, I could use the Clear Sky Hammer as my main Martial Soul, heal injuries with Blue Silver Grass, then attack again with the Clear Sky Hammer. What a shame.

As for suspecting Jiang Mingyang, honestly, they were strangers having a casual conversation. The subject had only come up by chance.

Why would Jiang Mingyang lie to him? They might never even meet again.

Besides, one look at his "teacher" Yu Xiaogang's face told Tang San plenty.

Tang San did not sleep a wink that night.

Many years later, when Tang San ascended to the Divine Realm without taking Yu Xiaogang along, Yu Xiaogang finally learned that children were not so easy to fool.

In his youth, the Grand Ancestor first met King Lan Hao at Sunset Forest and discoursed with him on the ways of Martial Souls. King Lan Hao wept and said: "This is a mediocre teacher. Anyone can hand over books and teach their theories. He is not what I would call a good teacher for life."

"Exhortation to Learning"