Tang San was increasingly alarmed as he read on. The book seemed to have opened a completely new door, allowing him to see a world he had never known before.
However, this also made him more aware of the gap between himself and the world. He closed the book, shut his eyes, and tried to calm down. However, the thoughts in his mind were like a tangled mess, impossible to unravel no matter what he did.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind. Under the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges, he took out the blueprint left by the Third Elder, picked it up again, and examined it carefully. He believed that with the help of this Introduction to Soul Tool, he would be able to understand this complex mechanical structure.
Tang San took a deep breath, temporarily setting aside the confusion and questions in his mind, and focused all his attention on the blueprint in front of him. He carefully observed every detail, trying to find a part that he could understand.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao had fully recovered from his injuries under the care of Ye Lingling's grandfather, and he was currently discussing matters related to Tang San with Ning Fengzhi.
" Your His Excellency Haotian, you can rest assured to place Tang San in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The Upper Three Sects are of one mind and will definitely treat him as a disciple of our own sect, and will not mistreat him," Ning Fengzhi assured Tang Hao.
"I naturally believe Sect Master Ning's guarantee, but if Tang San spends all his time learning to forge Soul Tool at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, how will his cultivation problems be solved?" Tang Hao voiced his doubts.
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, " Your His Excellency Haotian can rest assured on this point. Uncle Jian will provide Tang San with the best guidance. After all, all three thousand of my Seven Treasures disciples were taught by Uncle Jian. If you are still not at ease, I can invite Tang San's teacher over."
After hearing Ning Fengzhi's assurance, Tang Hao's doubts were largely dispelled, so he decided to leave Tang San at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to learn how to forge Soul Tool.
"Alright, in that case, I'll leave Tang San here and come back to pick him up after he finishes his studies."
Tang Hao stood up, bid farewell to the others, and left the place.
Tang San was completely immersed in studying the blueprints. He discovered that although the mechanical structure contained within was complex, it was based on a combination of fundamental mechanical and mechanical principles. He believed that as long as these fundamental principles were thoroughly understood, the blueprints would not be difficult to comprehend. He repeatedly read, pondered, and deduced, feeling immense excitement with each principle he grasped. This was a completely new world, full of unknowns and wonders.
Before he knew it, the Third Elder had quietly appeared beside him. Looking at Tang San's focused and serious expression, he couldn't help but admire him. Although this young man was new to Soul Tool, his sharp thinking and extraordinary learning ability were something he had never seen before.
"Your father has passed away," the Third Elder suddenly said.
"Oh," Tang San responded, but he didn't look up or stop writing. He was drawing a mechanical structure that he had just understood, preparing to study it in detail.
The Third Elder looked at him, his brows furrowing slightly. He could tell that Tang San was only putting on a brave face, so he said, "You should know that if you want to learn about Soul Tool, you must devote yourself entirely to it. If you try to do two things at once, you won't learn anything."
Tang San slowly raised his head, looked at the Third Elder, and said calmly, "I also want to devote myself wholeheartedly to it, but I can't deny that I have other attachments in my heart. I can let them go, but if I do that, I might not learn about Soul Tool."
The Third Elder was speechless at Tang San's words, and for a moment he didn't know how to refute them.
"Alright." The Third Elder finally sighed. "You can continue studying that blueprint. I'll give you six months. If you can inscribe the magic array on that blueprint, then you'll have truly entered the field. You'd better manage your time."
Tang San nodded slightly. "Thank you for your guidance, Third Elder."
In the Papal Palace's study, Bibi Dong was leisurely reclining in a chair, looking at Jun Yi, who was sitting in what should have been the Pope's seat, covered in sweat, with a smile she couldn't help but chuckle.
"How about it, Jun Yi? I told you being the head of this faction isn't easy. You're already struggling with such a small matter. If your faction is truly established in the future, all the affairs of the sect, big and small, will have to go through your hands. Let's see what you do then!"
Jun Yi shook his head with a wry smile and said, " Sister Dong'er, please stop making fun of me. To be honest, I'm really not cut out for this. I'm not someone who particularly likes to use my brain. But as for my future power, I still have Sister Xue'er, let her handle it."
As he spoke, Jun Yi revealed a sly smile, "Then Sister Xue'er will simply sideline me, making me the nominal sect leader, and then I can go off and live Xiaoyao life."
"You brat, you actually want my daughter to work for you for free?" Bibi Dong said, feigning anger.
"This is hardly free! Sister Xue'er is the second-in-command of my sect. Isn't it common for the second-in-command to usurp power and sideline the first-in-command?" Jun Yi laughed.
"I don't even know how to refute your fallacies for a moment." Bibi Dong rested her head on one hand, a faint smile on her face, like a painting, elegant and beautiful. Jun Yi couldn't help but take a second look.
Okay, it wasn't peeking at all; he was staring at her intently. Jun Yi never hid his lecherous gaze when it came to things that looked good.
"Have you seen enough?" Bibi Dong asked quietly, looking at Jun Yi.
"Almost there, let me check a little longer."
Just as Bibi Dong was about to say something, a voice came from outside the door. " Your His Holiness the Pope, I have an urgent letter from within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Just bring it in." Bibi Dong regained her Pope composure and sat up from her chair.
The Soul Master had just entered the room when he saw Jun Yi sitting on the Pope throne. His face showed surprise, and he quickly lowered his head, placed the letter on the table, bowed to Bibi Dong, and left the study.
Seeing the Soul Master's flustered appearance, Jun Yi retorted, "Am I that scary? You turned into that just by looking at me?"
"It's not that you're scary, it's that the seat you're sitting in is scary. That's a chair that only the Pope can sit in. Didn't you notice that it's similar in style to the Pope chair in the basilica?"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong picked up the letter, opened it, and began to read. A look of surprise appeared on her face, and then she exclaimed, "I never expected that Ning Fengzhi would actually find someone to replace you."
(End of this chapter)