In the evening, Yu Tianheng and the others returned to the villa to find Gu Miao and Ye Lingling preparing a fruit medley—well, mostly because Gu Xuan had a craving for it.
Although Gu Xuan had instructed Gu Miao to serve as a maid, Ye Lingling's kind nature meant she treated the girl more like a younger sister. Gu Miao's past experiences had left her devoid of self-confidence and terrified of being toyed with, so Ye Lingling's genuine warmth quickly allowed her to open up.
Yu Tianheng and the rest were surprised to see a Cat Girl in the villa, as they were well aware that many nobles privately trafficked these "outcasts" born from Martial Soul mutations. However, they held no prejudice against her; after all, she was human, not a true soul beast.
To Gu Xuan's surprise, Osler actually seemed drawn to her. Seeing a delicate Cat Girl standing before him caused this notorious flirt's heart to flutter inexplicably. Gu Miao's talent was quite high—her Martial Soul was a mutated Moon Spirit Cat, with Rank 7 innate soul power. At twelve years old, she was Rank 18 and possessed a yellow hundred-year soul ring.
Gu Xuan intended to cultivate her into a personal guard for Ye Lingling, so when he saw Osler trying to "sneak into the base," he didn't hesitate. He dragged the boy to the spirit fighting stage and gave him a thorough thrashing. The kid was just lustful and clearly had no good intentions! Of course, it was also possible that because his Martial Soul was a Ghost Leopard, he felt a natural affinity for a delicate kitten.
Gu Xuan didn't pay much mind to the interlude. The next day, Tang San arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy with Gu Xuan's credentials. After the meeting, Gu Xuan led him back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
The two traveled by carriage, departing at noon and arriving by late afternoon. Gu Xuan led Tang San through the mountain gates. Along the way, Tang San acted like a country bumpkin entering a grand palace, staring left and right while marveling at the magnificent and imposing atmosphere of the Clan.
Upon reaching the main hall, Gu Xuan and Ning Fengzhi briefly recounted the situation. Gu Rong then used Gu Xuan's Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse to bring Xiao Wu into the hall. At this moment, Xiao Wu was still being kept in a nutrient solution, waiting for the day she would become someone's soul ring.
During this time, Ning Fengzhi comforted Tang San. Anyone encountering such a situation would be in a similar state of mind. Since Gu Xuan had briefed him beforehand, Ning Fengzhi used his silver tongue to subject Tang San to a wave of "PUA" (psychological manipulation).
When Tang San saw Xiao Wu soaking in the nutrient solution, he felt a pang of reluctance. But in the next moment, purple light surged in his eyes. This time, he saw the faint shadow of a rabbit—a state completely different from a Soul Master's Martial Soul.
At that moment, Tang San's heart finally died. Xiao Wu really was a soul beast!
Finally, Tang San gave a deep, respectful bow to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Xuan. He promised to deliver the hidden weapons as soon as possible and then departed.
Since Gu Xuan was back, he naturally stayed for a few days. After Tang San left, Gu Rong returned Xiao Wu to the treasure vault. Gu Xuan explained the mechanics of Tang San's hidden weapons to Ning Fengzhi and demonstrated the Zhuge Divine Crossbow he carried.
Ning Fengzhi was profoundly shocked upon seeing it, realizing these devices could drastically improve the survival rate of the Clan's direct disciples. He immediately arranged for the Clan's best blacksmiths to analyze the weapons and attempt to master their secrets.
After staying for a few days, Gu Xuan returned to the academy. The current period was relatively peaceful, and he needed to seize the time to cultivate. He was currently mid-stage Rank 46, and with only a year and a half until the Continental Elite Tournament, he aimed to break through to Rank 50 before then.
Back at the academy, Gu Xuan and Ye Lingling began their serious daily cultivation while he simultaneously trained Yu Tianheng and the others. Their bond had become as solid as gold, and they would surely become his greatest support in the future.
Osler seemed to have truly fallen in love, tailing Gu Miao every day to the point where she began to develop a resistance toward him. In Gu Miao's heart, there was only her Master and Mistress; in her eyes, Osler was just a villain coveting her body! Gu Xuan could only offer a helpless smile. If Osler was truly good to her, it wasn't impossible, so he chose not to interfere.
Notably, Gu Xuan later sent people to keep an eye on Shrek Academy (formerly Blue Tyrant Academy) and actually gathered some useful information. Xiao Wu was no longer part of the Shrek Team, but a boy named Tai Long had set his sights on Meng Yiran. Eventually, Tai Long and Tang San ended up in a brawl at the academy gates.
Though Tai Long was Rank 37 just like Tang San, even without his Eight Spider Lancers, Tai Long was no match for him. Tang San still possessed Tang Sect techniques and hidden weapons; while his Blue Silver Grass wasn't great currently, he feared no Soul Master of the same level.
Tai Long lost, and a few days later, his father Tai Nuo arrived. Tai Nuo was a Soul King. Without his external soul bone, Tang San lacked the strength to clash with him directly and was eventually forced to reveal his Clear Sky Hammer.
While the grandfather, Tai Tan, wasn't there this time, the Tai family—being the loyal dogs of Tang Hao—naturally recognized the hammer. Since the Clear Sky Clan was currently in seclusion, the only person left wandering outside was Tang Hao. Tai Nuo asked if Tang San's father was indeed Tang Hao. Though confused as to how this man knew his father's name, Tang San admitted the truth.
The moment he admitted it, Tang San expected to be killed or heavily injured. Instead, Tai Nuo dropped to one knee and called him "Young Lord." Flender and Zhao Wuji, who had rushed over to stop the fight, were left completely stunned.
Was this some kind of large-scale master-recognition scene?
Some things couldn't be explained in a few words, so Flender took Tai Nuo and Tang San to the principal's office. After Tai Nuo's explanation, Tang San finally learned his life story. He was a member of the Clear Sky Clan, and his hammer was the world's number one Tool Martial Soul. His teacher, Yu Xiaogang, could no longer hide the truth and confirmed that his father was indeed the world's youngest Titled Douluo.
Tang San, suddenly realizing he wasn't a poor boy but a "rich second generation," felt a sense of clarity, though he couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness learning his father had been expelled from the Clan for unknown reasons. However, the news that his father was a Titled Douluo gave him a mental boost; he was no longer a "small fry" but someone with a massive backer.
Afterward, Tai Tan personally visited to swear fealty. Suddenly, Tang San gained the support of a formidable soul master force—especially since Tai Tan was a Soul Douluo. Even Meng Shu, the honorary consultant of Shrek Academy, was only Rank 87. Suddenly possessing a Soul Douluo subordinate made him exceptionally happy. This made him a proper match for Meng Yiran; he no longer had to worry about their backgrounds.
Indeed, after confirming Xiao Wu was a rabbit, this kid had officially established a relationship with Meng Yiran.
Learning that the Strength Clan excelled in forging, Tang San was ecstatic. He immediately handed the manufacturing of the hidden weapons promised to Gu Xuan over to Tai Tan, handling only the final assembly himself. He symbolically gave Tai Tan one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Tai Tan initially refused, but at Tang San's insistence, he eventually accepted.
In the end, the order that was supposed to take a year was completed in three months. Tang San returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to find Gu Xuan and delivered the five hundred sets of hidden weapons. Gu Xuan was somewhat surprised, but only slightly. In the original story, Tai Tan was Tang Hao's loyal dog; because he recognized the father, he immediately took the entire clan to side with the son, completely forgetting how many of their clansmen had died because the Clear Sky Clan had abandoned them.
(End of Chapter)
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