Ah Yin Toyed with Tang Hao

Qian Renxue was very determined. Throughout the journey, she hardly ever put down the Heavy Xuan Ruler except when she rested.

Even Ah Yin felt a little sorry for her.

But Ah Yin did not let down the Earth-rank Dou Technique Jiang Nian had given her, either.

All along the way, she used Withered Tree Meets Spring to help Qian Renxue recuperate.

The two sisters got along so well. That was exactly the kind of atmosphere Jiang Nian wanted among his disciples.

Along the way, besides guarding against dangers that might appear at any moment, Jiang Nian also used his Soul Power to sense the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Ghost Vine Dragon Serpent Tree Ah Yin had mentioned had reminded Jiang Nian of something.

Several formidable dragonkind lived in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Jiang Nian did not care about the slumbering Silver Dragon King. That silver dragon would not wake up anytime soon. The one who truly drew Jiang Nian's attention was the Black Dragon King, Di Tian.

Di Tian's strength was beyond the likes of Qian Daoliu. Setting aside how his yin and yang blended and complemented each other, the Dragon God Claw alone, with its ability to carry divine power, was enough to make Jiang Nian take notice.

The Douluo Continent might be the floor tile of the fantasy genre, but it was still best to be careful around anything connected to the divine.

Of course, they also encountered plenty of Soul Beast attacks along the way.

Jiang Nian never lifted a finger. Since this was training for his disciples, the two of them naturally had to work together to deal with the Soul Beast attacks.

Because of the Heavy Xuan Ruler, Bibi Dong did struggle against the Soul Beasts. But with Ah Yin's healing and the binding control of her Blue Silver Grass, she had yet to face any truly difficult battles.

The three of them continued onward until, while Ah Yin was out looking for ingredients, she encountered someone none of them had expected.

"Ah Yin?! You're back!"

"Tang Hao?"

Ah Yin immediately took a fighting stance. She had not forgotten that this was the man who had tried to gang up on her master and kill him last time.

Though, as it now seemed, Tang Hao was a complete clown. Her master could overwhelm a whole group of Titled Douluo, so what waves could Tang Hao possibly make on his own?

Tang Hao was overjoyed. "Ah Yin, I knew you had me in your heart!"

Ah Yin: ???

What a turnoff. Who could forget you? Having fun practicing the Flash Step Master gave you, aren't you?

Before Ah Yin could speak, a deep voice came from nearby. "Darling, who did you see? You've been out here so long."

Darling?

Ah Yin looked over in puzzlement. Tang Hao hurriedly tried to block her view, but how could he hide a woman as stout as a bear?

When Ah Yin saw who it was, she froze. The newcomer was none other than her mortal enemy, the hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, the Black-Backed Violent Bear!

Ah Hua's expression also changed when she saw Ah Yin. "Brother Hao, how do you know this woman?!"

Tang Hao panicked and hurriedly said, "Ah Hua... no, Ah Yin, listen to me. Ah Hua and I are just..."

"What does your relationship with her have to do with me?" Ah Yin tapped the ground with her toes, and six Soul Rings circled her. "Either hand her over, or I'll beat you up along with her!"

Previously, Ah Yin would never have dared act so arrogantly in front of a Soul Douluo.

But times had changed. She, the Blue Silver Emperor, had her master backing her now, and this was the perfect chance to practice fighting a Soul Master!

To her surprise, Tang Hao laughed. "Ah Yin, I knew you had me in your heart. You're jealous because you saw me with Ah Hua, aren't you?"

Tang Hao opened his arms. "Ah Yin, come here. Nothing matters more than the three of us living a good life together."

Two hundred-thousand-year Soul Beasts, two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones!

Tang Hao was beside himself with excitement.

"Your granny's leg!" Ah Yin slapped both hands on the ground. "First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Spear!"

The next moment, Blue Silver Grass shot up from beneath Tang Hao's feet and bound him tightly. Then two strands on either side abruptly sharpened into points and stabbed viciously toward his chest.

That damn bear had only recently taken human form and was far weaker than Ah Yin. But Tang Hao's words made her sick, so she had to beat him up first.

What did he mean, the three of us living a good life together? If I'm going to live with anyone, it'll be Master!

Ah Hua rushed forward in alarm. "Brother Hao, watch out! This wicked woman's Blue Silver Grass is highly poisonous!"

Tang Hao, however, was unconcerned. "Don't worry, Ah Hua. She can't hurt me."

A Soul Ring descended, and the Blue Silver Grass binding Tang Hao instantly burst apart. The Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his hand. "Ah Yin, I don't want to fight you. Come with me, and I'll cherish you."

Ah Yin shouted angrily, "Pah! Disgusting! That bear of a woman behind you is already carrying your child, and you're still trying to seduce me, you scumbag!"

She controlled the Blue Silver Grass again, wrapping Tang Hao in it like a giant net. "Second Soul Skill, Thorn Cage!"

The instant the Blue Silver Grass enveloped Tang Hao, sharp, poisonous Blue Silver thorns suddenly sprang up all around the cage, as if determined to skewer him.

But Tang Hao was a Soul Douluo, after all. Though Ah Yin's attacks were swift and every move was deadly, a gap of nearly twenty levels could not be bridged with technique.

Tang Hao swung his hammer with ease, and the cage trapping him shattered across the ground. "Ah Yin, I won't hurt you. Attack all you like. If you can hit me, I'll admit defeat."

"Are you sick in the head?" Ah Yin raised her hands, and tough Blue Silver Grass grew from them. "I'll whip you to death, you scumbag!"

Tang Hao smiled confidently. "Ah Yin, you can't hit me! Flash Step!"

Tang Hao confidently dodged to the left.

Ah Yin was a little dumbfounded. You're actually practicing that thing?

If I can't hit you even now, I might as well sacrifice myself to Senior Sister Xue'er!

Smack!

The Blue Silver Grass whipped across Tang Hao's face.

Tang Hao's expression immediately changed. "Impossible! How did you see through a movement technique I've practiced to major accomplishment?!"

Smack!

Another lash landed squarely on Tang Hao.

Tang Hao shook his head. "No... that's not right. I clearly used Flash Step, so why can you still hit me?"

Ah Yin no longer doubted that Tang Hao was an idiot. Even an idiot would not stand there and take a beating.

But then her eyes shifted, and she had another idea.

Ah Yin lashed out again.

Tang Hao said angrily, "I don't believe it! Flash Step!"

Smack!

The lash missed, and Tang Hao burst out laughing. "From now on, you won't hit me once, not until your Soul Power runs out!"

"What an amazing movement technique!" Ah Yin held back her laughter and exclaimed solemnly, "If I hadn't been lucky, I probably wouldn't have hit you even once just now!"

Tang Hao was confident for no apparent reason. "Ah Yin, you can't beat me. Come with me, and I'll give you everything you want!"

"Dream on! Take another lash!"

"Flash Step!"

"Damn it! Take another!"

"Flash Step!"

And so Ah Yin lashed out again and again, having so much fun that she even forgot her grudge against the bear.

Tang Hao gradually realized something was amiss. Why was Ah Yin laughing as she attacked?

No, I can't let her get away again this time, no matter what. I can't keep playing around!

Tang Hao gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly. When Ah Yin swung another lash at him, he stopped dodging and immediately leaped toward her with his hammer. "Ah Yin, I've come to hammer your sleeping heart awake. Come with me!"

Just then, a spatial rift opened beside Ah Yin, and Jiang Nian emerged and put an arm around her waist.

"Jiang, you're courting death!" Tang Hao's eyes instantly turned red as he stared at the hand on Ah Yin's waist.

Jiang Nian had intended to slap the man to death, but Ah Yin rose on tiptoe and whispered a few words in his ear.

"You, honestly..." Jiang Nian looked helplessly at the Clear Sky Hammer about to descend, then said solemnly, "Damn it, what a powerful blow! Ah Yin, let's get out of here! Flash Step!"

Tang Hao's hammer came down, but Jiang Nian had already torn open space and left with Ah Yin.

"Damn it! Damn it!" Tang Hao clenched his fists, but excitement flashed in his eyes.

So once Flash Step reaches true perfection, it really can let you move instantly?

Just you wait, Jiang. Once my Flash Step reaches major accomplishment, I'll torture you to death!

Meanwhile, Jiang Nian carried Ah Yin back to their lodging. "Go on, what mischievous idea have you come up with now?"

"Hee-hee~ Master knows me best!" Ah Yin waved her arms and jumped about excitedly. "That guy's so much fun. He's really practicing 'Flash Step' as a cultivation technique. He's killing me!"

"And?"

"So we have to make him believe Flash Step is a top-tier movement technique, and make the whole Clear Sky Sect believe in it too. Don't you think that would be fun, Master?"

Jiang Nian pressed a hand to his forehead. You're a demon pill too.

But on second thought, there did seem to be something to it. Either way, the Clear Sky Sect was no match for him, so if Ah Yin wanted to have some fun, he would let her.

Once Ah Yin had made lunch, the three of them sat down together. Ah Yin suddenly said, "Oh, right, Master, that Tang Hao got a bear pregnant!"

"A bear?"

"Yes! That bear is a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast too. She's such a huge lump, with fur all over her face. How could Tang Hao bring himself to put his mouth on her?"

Jiang Nian pressed his lips together. He had thought Tang San might never appear, but to his surprise, Tang Hao had found himself another Soul Beast.

All he could say was that Tang Hao was quite a character.