After the introductions, Tang Feng stepped forward, his tone filled with concern and urgency. "Grandpa, how have the elders and sect leader discussed my relocation and departure plan with the sect?"
Tang Lie patted Tang Feng on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Feng'er! The sect leader takes your suggestion very seriously and has convened a meeting of all the elders. Everyone unanimously agreed that the migration will begin in a month, and the clansmen will be divided into four groups to move here."
As he spoke, a relieved smile spread across Tang Lie's face, "The sect leader personally announced this decision at the sect assembly. The clansmen are in high spirits, overjoyed, and the pent-up frustration of so many years has been swept away!"
"That's great!" Tang Feng felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Tang Lie added, "Oh, right, that kid Tang Jian kept pestering me to come with him to broaden his horizons. I could tell he was itching to, so I agreed. He's probably strolling around the back mountain right now."
" Brother Jian is here too?" Tang Feng's smile widened upon hearing this; the two hadn't seen each other for quite some time. "That's perfect. I was just about to go to Sunset Forest to hunt for Soul Ring, and Sister Lingling will be going too. It'll be good to bring Brother Jian along so they can get to know each other better."
Tang Lie nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's a good idea. Let's not delay, we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
"Alright, it's settled then." Tang Feng quickly made the arrangements. Turning to his grandfather Yang Wudi, he said, "Grandpa, please arrange for a message to be sent to the Old Monster now, asking him to pick up Sister Lingling from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy tomorrow. We agree to meet around noon tomorrow on the eastern outskirts of Sunset Forest."
"Alright, I'll arrange for someone to send a message right away." Yang Wudi nodded decisively and then left the main hall.
After everything was arranged, Tang Feng led Oscar and Zhu Zhuqing, who were new to the area, through a quiet path to Tang Feng's secluded courtyard on the back mountain.
In front of the courtyard gate, a lithe figure was squatting idly by the mountain stream, teasing the fish swimming in the water. Hearing footsteps, he immediately sprang up.
" Little Feng! You're finally back!" The figure was Tang Jian. Tang Jian rushed forward and hugged Tang Feng tightly. His face was filled with undisguised excitement and affection, and his gaze then turned curiously to the two people behind Tang Feng.
" Brother Jian, long time no see." Tang Feng replied with a smile, turning to introduce, "These two are my friends, Oscar, Food System Soul Master; Zhu Zhuqing, Agility Attack System Soul Master. Little Ao, Zhu Zhuqing, this is my cousin, Tang Jian."
The four young people were of similar age. Tang Jian was cheerful and outgoing, Oscar was gentle and clever, and Zhu Zhuqing was aloof but not unapproachable. Tang Feng acted as a mediator, and they quickly broke the initial awkwardness. They sat down at the stone table in the courtyard and started chatting briefly, and the atmosphere quickly became harmonious.
After dinner, Tang Feng called the three into his living room and said seriously, "We're setting off tomorrow to hunt for Soul Ring. Before we leave, I need to help you solidify your foundation."
As Tang Feng spoke, he flipped his hand and took out three palm-sized pieces of Whale Rubber from his storage ring, placing them on the table. They emitted a strong fishy smell.
"What is this...?" Oscar asked curiously, leaning closer.
Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Jian had both taken Whale Rubber before, so they weren't surprised, but Oscar was the only one who was experiencing it for the first time.
"This is ten-thousand-year-old Whale Rubber," Tang Feng explained. "Its main effect is to significantly enhance Soul Master's physique, strength, and physical resilience; simply put, it can increase the lifespan of Soul Master absorbing Soul Ring."
Upon hearing this, Oscar gasped, his gaze towards the Whale Rubber becoming incredibly eager. Enhance physique and strength? For Food System Soul Master whose physical attributes were inherently weak, this was a treasure they could only dream of!
"Now, one piece each." Tang Feng pushed three pieces of Whale Rubber in front of the two of them. "Go back to your rooms and absorb them immediately. Brother Jian, you have experience taking it, take Little Ao with you. Zhu Zhuqing, you can go back to your room and absorb it on your own."
Tang Jian chuckled, "Don't worry, I've got your back. Little Ao, come with me, I'll show you what to do."
Tang Jian, as if they were old friends, put his arm around Oscar's shoulder and started walking out.
As Oscar walked, he said to Tang Feng, " Brother Feng, I can't thank you enough!"
Zhu Zhuqing picked up her own piece and nodded slightly to Tang Feng: "Thank you."
"We're all on the same side, no need to be polite. Hurry up and finish absorbing before coming back, I have something to say." Tang Feng waved his hand, watching Tang Jian take Oscar to the east wing, while Zhu Zhuqing walked alone to the west wing.
An hour later, the doors to the side rooms began to open one after another.
Tang Jian was the first to step out. He stretched his limbs, his eyes gleaming, and his already robust physique seemed to have gained an even stronger sense of solid power.
Tang Jian grinned. "That feels great! My Soul Power feels much purer, and my strength has increased significantly!"
Next was Zhu Zhuqing. Her steps seemed lighter and quieter than usual. Her cool face had a faint blush from exercise, and her eyes were even clearer and sharper, indicating that her physical fitness had improved further.
Finally, Oscar, his face flushed, stared incredulously at his hands, feeling the surge of power within him. He exclaimed excitedly, " Brother Feng! This... this is amazing! I feel warm all over, like I have inexhaustible energy! My physical strength is almost on par with other Beast Soul Master of the same level!"
Tang Feng, seeing the three men's noticeably improved condition, nodded in satisfaction. "This is just the beginning. Sit down, there's something more important to do next."
The three of them sat down in the hall as instructed, their eyes fixed on Tang Feng with anticipation and curiosity.
Tang Feng slowly took out two items from his storage ring, his expression becoming solemn.
With a flash of light, two strangely shaped Soul Bone, radiating powerful energy fluctuations and a faint Soul Power pressure, appeared on the table.
It was a dark gold color, thick and solid, with a faint sense of power like a mountain;
The other piece is a deep, dark black, with a perfect streamlined shape, as if it contains the ultimate speed and shadow power.
" Soul Bone!" the three exclaimed simultaneously, their eyes widening instantly as they stood up from their chairs.
"These are two Soul Bone I obtained by chance during my training over the past two years," Tang Feng calmly explained. "Both are 40,000-year level. This one is a strength-type Right Arm Bone, suitable for Power Attack System; this one is Right Leg Bone that combines dark attributes with extreme speed, suitable for Agility Attack System."
Tang Feng first pushed the dark golden Right Arm Bone towards Tang Jian: " Brother Jian, this strength Soul Bone is most compatible with the Clear Sky Hammer. It's the Right Arm Bone from which we wield the hammer, so it can greatly enhance your explosive power. Here you go."
Tang Jian looked at the Soul Bone handed to him, his breathing becoming heavy.
Tang Jian suddenly looked up at Tang Feng, his eyes a little red. He lunged forward and hugged Tang Feng tightly, so excited he was almost incoherent. " Little Feng! I... I... you're so good to me! If I were a woman, I'd want to marry you!"
Tang Feng rolled his eyes as Tang Jian strangled him, forcefully shoving him away and saying disdainfully, "Get lost! Don't disgust me, I'm a normal person! You should focus on your cultivation; the sect will need you to shoulder the responsibilities in the future."
"Yes, I will definitely cultivate diligently!" Tang Jian chuckled foolishly, clutching the dark gold Right Arm Bone tightly to his chest as if it were a priceless treasure, unable to put it down.
Tang Feng then picked up the dark-colored Right Leg Bone and walked towards Zhu Zhuqing: " Zhu Zhuqing, this Soul Bone, in terms of both attributes and body part, is a perfect match for you."
Zhu Zhuqing raised her head, looked directly at Tang Feng, and gently shook her head. " Brother Feng, this is too precious. You already gave me a piece of your Left Leg Bone last time, which helped me a lot. I can't accept something so valuable again."
Tang Feng understood her insistence, and his tone became even more sincere. " Zhu Zhuqing, please accept it. We are partners who trust each other, aren't we? Since you have chosen to face your family alone, consider this support between friends. I hope you succeed. Moreover, this Soul Bone can only exert its greatest value if it is in your possession, so please don't refuse."
Tang Feng's words were earnest.
Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Feng looked at each other for a moment. She saw unreserved trust and support in Tang Feng's eyes, and her resolve wavered slightly.
Finally, her unwavering desire to become stronger, to control her own destiny, and her deep appreciation for this sincere friendship led her to slowly reach out and accept the dark Right Leg Bone. She whispered, "... Thank you."
Tang Feng smiled and nodded, then turned to Oscar, who had been watching with eager anticipation.
" Little Ao," Tang Feng spoke, a flash of light appearing in his hand again, this time revealing an even more peculiar skull, radiating a mesmerizing, dreamlike glow. "I also have a Soul Bone here, Illusion Head Soul Bone, approximately 50,000 years old."