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On the way to the Body Sect, Long Aotian's gaze fell upon Tang Wulin once more.
"The claw your right hand transformed into just now was clearly not the Blue Silver Grass Spirit. When you introduced yourself earlier, did you say your Spirit was Blue Silver Grass just to make me lower my guard?"
Having said this, Long Aotian wanted to say something else, but he sighed and continued.
"However, even if you had told me about your Spirit in advance, I still wouldn't have been your match. The bloodline power within you is far stronger than mine."
Tang Wulin scratched his head, an embarrassed smile appearing on his face.
"Brother Long, my Spirit really is Blue Silver Grass."
Long Aotian raised an eyebrow.
"Do you think I believe that?"
Tang Wulin didn't explain much, simply raising his right hand.
A thick vine slowly emerged from his palm. The vine was as thick as an arm, its surface covered in fine golden patterns. The tip of the vine swayed slightly, emitting a dense aura of life.
Although his Spirit had already evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor, Tang Wulin was still more accustomed to calling it Blue Silver Grass. After all, in the beginning, his Spirit was indeed Blue Silver Grass, and his Innate Spirit Power was only rank three.
Long Aotian's pupils shrank violently.
This... this was the Blue Silver Grass Spirit?
He had seen Blue Silver Grass Spirits before, but those were worlds apart from what Tang Wulin was releasing now. Especially that vigorous vitality—it was simply terrifying. Logically speaking, a Blue Silver Grass Spirit shouldn't possess such a powerful aura of life.
Generally speaking, following Tang San's Spirit Ring configuration, the early Spirit Rings should be poisonous.
"This... is this really Blue Silver Grass?"
Long Aotian's voice was a bit dry.
Tang Wulin nodded.
"Yes, but my Blue Silver Grass has undergone a Second Awakening, so it's a bit different from ordinary Blue Silver Grass. It should be called the Blue Silver Emperor now."
Second Awakening.
Long Aotian was completely stunned where he stood.
Second Awakening—wasn't that a term from their Body Sect?
However... in Long Aotian's impression, it was clear that only a Body Martial Soul could undergo a Second Awakening. Yet, Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass Spirit could also undergo one?
In Long Aotian's mind, the words Tang Wulin had said earlier suddenly flashed: "I come from another Body Sect."
Could it be... that Body Sect really exists?
And they've not only mastered the Second Awakening of Body Martial Souls but also the method for other Spirits?
Long Aotian took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart. He looked at Tang Wulin and asked tentatively.
"Is... is your Spirit one of the twin spirits?"
Tang Wulin thought for a moment, then smiled.
"Brother Long can think of it that way if you like."
Long Aotian fell silent.
He didn't press further. Everyone had their own secrets. Although he and Tang Wulin had become friends through their fight, they weren't yet close enough to share everything. Moreover, for some reason, Long Aotian felt that even if Tang Wulin had used that Blue Silver Grass to fight him just now, he probably still wouldn't have been his match.
However... if another Body Sect truly existed, Long Aotian really wanted to know more about it.
"How many people are in that Body Sect of yours?"
Long Aotian asked.
Tang Wulin thought for a bit and replied.
"Very few, less than ten people."
"Less than ten people?"
Long Aotian was slightly startled, a flash of surprise in his eyes.
"That is indeed very few."
He paused, then added.
"Although our Body Sect is also a hidden Sect, including Disciples and Elders, we still have dozens of people."
"The Sect Master is very good to us. Even though the Sect is hidden, we aren't lacking in any of the resources we should have."
Tang Wulin nodded, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Then what does your Sect look like?"
Long Aotian smiled.
"You'll know when you get there."
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After crossing several mountain paths and bypassing a dense forest, the true appearance of the Body Sect finally appeared before everyone.
It was a cluster of buildings built against the mountain, ancient and heavy, with blue bricks, gray tiles, and upturned eaves.
"We're here."
Long Aotian stopped, turned around, and looked at Tang Wulin and the others.
"This is our Body Sect."
Tang Wulin's gaze swept over the buildings, and he nodded.
"It's very impressive."
Long Aotian smiled and led the group through the main gate of the Sect.
"Senior Brother Long!"
"Senior Brother Long is back!"
Several young Disciples saw Long Aotian and hurriedly bowed in greeting, their attitudes respectful.
Long Aotian only gave a faint nod and didn't stop walking.
Tang Wulin watched this scene, thinking to himself.
Long Aotian's status in the Body Sect was indeed not low.
Long Aotian led them through the front courtyard and into a spacious reception hall.
"Sit down first."
Long Aotian pointed to the chairs nearby, then turned to instruct a Disciple beside him.
"Go prepare some good dishes to entertain our distinguished guests."
The Disciple took the order and left.
Long Aotian turned back to look at Tang Wulin and smiled.
"Brother Tang, you didn't eat your fill at the restaurant just now, did you? Don't worry, now that you're here, eat as much as you want. There's plenty."
Tang Wulin's eyes immediately lit up.
"Really? That's great!"
Seeing him like this, Long Aotian couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Friends are made through conflict. Brother Tang, I've decided to make you my friend."
Tang Wulin also laughed.
"Brother Long, I've decided to make you my friend as well."
Xie Xie sat to the side, watching the two of them talk back and forth, and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice.
"Isn't this a bit too fast? They were just fighting, and now they're calling each other brothers?"
Wei Xiaofeng also nodded.
"They both get familiar with people so easily."
Ling Luochen smiled slightly but didn't speak.
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Soon, the dishes were served. Because of Long Aotian's instructions, the Disciples had prepared many dishes. Some even asked Long Aotian if it would be too wasteful, but Long Aotian waved his hand and said it wouldn't be, then looked at Tang Wulin.
One plate, two plates, three plates...
Tang Wulin's mouth almost never stopped moving. His chopsticks flew, and the food disappeared at a rate visible to the naked eye.
Watching this scene, the corners of Long Aotian's mouth twitched slightly.
He had known Tang Wulin could eat, but he hadn't expected the guy to be this much of a glutton.
The nearby Body Sect Disciples all stared with wide eyes, their faces full of disbelief.
A plate of food would be brought out, and before they could even see it clearly, it had already been devoured by Tang Wulin.
Another plate came out, and it was instantly cleared as well.
"This... this guest's appetite is a bit too good, isn't it?"
One Disciple muttered softly.
Another Disciple swallowed hard.
"This is already a month's worth of our Sect's food reserves, isn't it?"
Long Aotian waved his hand, signaling them to keep bringing dishes.
"Stop talking nonsense and keep serving."
He was also secretly clicking his tongue in amazement.
Is Tang Wulin's stomach a bottomless pit?
Just as Tang Wulin was sweeping through the delicacies on the table like a whirlwind, a stalwart figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of the reception hall.
The person had dark green hair and a burly, stalwart build.
Seeing the man, Long Aotian quickly stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Sect Master."
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