What Tang Hao did not know was that Yu Xiaogang had already used Tang San to verify many of his theories.
Many of those theories involved significant risks during practical application. They had only succeeded because of Tang San's own abilities.
Had Tang San not been a transmigrator, he likely would have died long ago during cultivation.
Over the years, one theory after another proposed by Yu Xiaogang had been proven correct, leading Tang San to instinctively trust him.
"Father, Teacher has never been wrong. I'm willing to give it a try."
"Nonsense!"
Tang Hao shouted angrily.
"Do you realize that if this cultivation fails, you'll lose your life?"
"You're my son. I will not allow you to risk your life for no reason."
Seeing the determination on Tang San's face, Yu Xiaogang sighed.
"Tang San, head back first. I need to discuss something privately with His Majesty the Clear Sky Douluo."
Tang San still wanted to argue, but Yu Xiaogang firmly sent him out of the room.
Tang Hao already understood Yu Xiaogang's situation.
When he had entrusted Tang San to him years ago, he had thoroughly investigated the man.
The moment Yu Xiaogang asked to speak with him alone, Tang Hao had already guessed what it was about.
Without wasting words, he asked directly,
"Master, are you planning to go to Spirit Hall and seek out Bibi Dong?"
Back when the Clear Sky Clan possessed one of the greatest intelligence networks on the continent, Bibi Dong's possession of Twin Martial Spirits had never been a secret to him.
Now, Bibi Dong had managed to firmly secure the position of Pope despite not belonging to the Qian family.
That could only mean she had successfully cultivated her Twin Martial Spirits. Otherwise, the Worship Hall's elders would never have allowed her to embarrass herself before the world.
Furthermore, when Qian Xunji had led the hunt against him and Ah Yin years ago, it was very likely because he wanted Ah Yin's hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone to pave the way for Bibi Dong's Twin Martial Spirit cultivation.
Putting everything together, Tang Hao concluded that a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone greatly enhanced a Spirit Master's physique and could very well offset the conflict between the two sources of Spirit Power.
Xiao Wu herself was a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast in human form.
In the worst-case scenario, she could sacrifice herself to Tang San.
However, the bond between the two of them was genuine. Tang Hao had not fallen so far as to sacrifice his future daughter-in-law.
Besides, if Tang San were to possess a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring, it would attract even more relentless retaliation from Spirit Hall.
Once word spread that a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast always produced a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Bone, every major power on the continent would be tempted.
Even reclusive experts would emerge to compete for it.
Not to mention others, even the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be enough to overwhelm both father and son.
Yu Xiaogang did not hide his intentions.
"Your Majesty Clear Sky Douluo, I intend to visit Spirit Hall and find a way to learn the cultivation method for Twin Martial Spirits from Bibi Dong."
"This time, I acted under the authority of Spirit Hall's Elder title, yet Bibi Dong has not reprimanded me in any way. That likely means she has tacitly acknowledged my status."
"If she still has any lingering feelings from the past, I believe she'll agree to my request. Before then, I hope you won't let Tang San act recklessly. Attach only two Spirit Rings to his Martial Spirit for now."
"Once I return with definite information, it won't be too late to add the remaining Spirit Rings."
Indeed, it was the safest plan available.
But Tang Hao had always been cautious and unwilling to take unnecessary risks.
"Master, Bibi Dong's silence may simply mean she's secretly investigating Tang San."
"If you walk into Spirit Hall yourself, you'll be delivering yourself straight into the tiger's den. If Tang San's identity is exposed as a result, the consequences will be disastrous."
"Let's not rush this."
"Give me a few days to think it over carefully. In the meantime, prepare exactly what you'll say when you meet Bibi Dong. There cannot be even the slightest mistake."
"And regarding Liu Erlong, you'd better tell her in advance."
For once, Yu Xiaogang disagreed.
"Your Majesty Clear Sky Douluo, let's keep this from Erlong for the time being."
"When it comes to matters of the heart, there's no telling what a woman might do."
"To be safe, it's better to act first and explain afterward."
Tang Hao had little interest in Yu Xiaogang's personal affairs.
Early the next morning,
Tang Hao took Tang San with him to the Sunset Forest.
Meanwhile, the Seven Treasure Team also began their brief break.
That morning, just as Wu Qi was about to head out, Dugu Bo came looking for him.
Without any pleasantries, he spoke directly.
"Kid, I know you're planning to achieve the feat of defeating six or even seven opponents in a row during the Promotion Tournament."
Wu Qi did not deny it.
Defeating seven opponents in succession would not only set an unprecedented tournament record but also serve as the ultimate proof of his own strength.
Of course, accomplishing a one-versus-seven victory depended on the opponent.
There was no point in humiliating an academy that held no grudge against him by pinning them to the tournament's wall of shame. That would only create unnecessary enemies.
It was always better to make more friends. The more allies he had, the easier things would be in the future. Turning everyone into an enemy was simply asking for trouble.
That was why Wu Qi had chosen Shrek Team as his target.
However, even with his strength, defeating all seven members of Shrek by himself would not be easy.
Especially since Tang San's strength would become much more formidable once he began cultivating his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Spirit.
Since Dugu Bo had brought it up now, he clearly had a suitable training method in mind.
"Old man, as long as it isn't cheating, what do you have in mind?"
There was no need to resort to underhanded tricks during the Spirit Master Tournament.
If such actions were exposed, they would only damage his own reputation.
Dugu Bo nodded, but before explaining further, he offered a word of caution.
"Kid, can you accept doing something that skirts the edge of the law?"
"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to commit a crime."
Young people often had a strong sense of justice and hated evil.
If he didn't make things clear beforehand, unnecessary misunderstandings could arise.
Wu Qi's interest was immediately piqued.
He understood that the world wasn't simply black and white.
People and actions that existed in legal gray areas weren't necessarily unacceptable.
Seeing that Wu Qi was mentally prepared, Dugu Bo beckoned him to follow.
The two of them walked through the streets of Heaven Dou City before turning into a narrow alley at a street corner.
Places like this were usually filled with crime and violence.
It wasn't that the imperial family didn't want to deal with the city's underworld.
They simply couldn't.
On the contrary, concentrating the underworld and criminals in one area actually helped improve law and order throughout the rest of the city.
Dugu Bo took a mask from his storage soul tool and handed it to Wu Qi.
"You and the Seven Treasure Team are already well known. Try not to expose your identity, or you'll attract unnecessary trouble."
After putting on the mask, Wu Qi was surprised to discover that even his voice had become low and hoarse.
Unless someone was extremely familiar with his aura, it would be almost impossible to recognize him.
Dugu Bo patted him on the shoulder, and the two continued deeper into the alley.
As they walked, Dugu Bo explained,"Before Heaven Dou City was built, this land used to be an iron mine."
"Later, when the city was being constructed, the imperial family decided to leave this area as it was in order to save manpower and resources."
After all, filling in an entire mining pit in an era without heavy machinery would have required an enormous amount of labor and materials.
It was no surprise that the imperial family had chosen that solution instead.
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