Strangely enough, ever since Xiao Tianyang realized he had transformed into a truly pure and innocent body, he noticed that the speed of his soul power cultivation had increased significantly.
Moreover, he even felt that the flesh and blood of his body were more valuable than the herbs surrounding him!
Of course, he wasn't insane enough to consider eating his own flesh. Still, Xiao Tianyang couldn't help but worry: if one day he truly became like Tang Monk, would he still have a place on this Douluo Continent?
What fueled this thought was Tang San's remark that Xiao Tianyang now carried an intoxicating fragrance.
It wasn't the scent of perfume or deodorant but something that naturally drew people closer, as if they couldn't resist the urge to be near him.
Then there was the peculiar behavior of the old man, Dugu Bo.
The more Xiao Tianyang observed him from behind, the stranger he seemed. It was as if Dugu Bo saw him as a rare treasure, something he wanted to take a bite out of.
Fortunately, the tension between them had eased. Additionally, Xiao Tianyang's hidden identity made Dugu Bo hesitant to act recklessly, or else something disastrous might have happened.
Half a year later...
On the lawn, Xiao Tianyang, Tang San, and Dugu Bo sat in a circle, each holding a deck of cards.
"A four," Xiao Tianyang casually threw out a card.
"Bomb!" Dugu Bo excitedly slammed down four jacks.
Xiao Tianyang looked at him expressionlessly. "This is just a four, a single card. Why does it deserve such injustice?"
"I can play however I like. What's it to you?" Dugu Bo shot him a blank look.
"But the two of us are the farmers, and you're the landlord!" Xiao Tianyang said through gritted teeth.
"Wait, what's a landlord?" Dugu Bo suddenly asked, looking confused.
Xiao Tianyang turned to Tang San. "Xiao San, didn't you say he already knew how to play?"
"I didn't expect him to play like this. Besides, if he can play bombs, he's not far from understanding the rules," Tang San replied seriously.
"Since when did you become so sneaky?" Xiao Tianyang was utterly speechless. How had such a pure young man turned into this? What happened to being serious? Had all his integrity been thrown into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?
Soon, the game ended, and the farmers lost...
Afterward, Tang San showed Xiao Tianyang and Dugu Bo the fruits of his labor over the past six months: the Yan Wang Tie (King Yan's Invitation) and the Zi Mu Zhui Hun (Mother and Son Soul Chaser).
Of the two, the latter particularly surprised Dugu Bo, who promptly took four of them from Tang San.
As for Xiao Tianyang, he had no need for such items. His Ebony and White Ivory were already superior, let alone these hidden weapons.
Of course, it wasn't that Ebony and White Ivory were absolutely better than concealed weapons—they simply excelled in different areas. However, coming from a modern era, Xiao Tianyang had a deeper respect for thermal weapons.
After all, they were easy to use, and his two guns didn't require reloading. As long as he had enough soul power, they could be fired indefinitely...
"Alright, we've stayed here long enough. It's time to go," Xiao Tianyang said, stretching. He then pulled out a ginseng-like herb. "Consider this a parting gift."
"Wait, isn't this valley mine?" Dugu Bo's mouth twitched.
"Hmph, if it weren't for me, this... uh, Tang San, what's this thing called again?" Xiao Tianyang paused and glanced at Tang San.
"This is Heavenly Fragrant Cloud Dew Root. It's not poisonous itself, but it enhances the potential of poison-based martial souls. Most importantly, it protects the heart meridians during cultivation, preventing madness. With proper cultivation, it's not impossible to refine a poison body within a few years or even a decade," Tang San explained, then added with amazement, "But normally, Heavenly Fragrant Cloud Dew Root only grows up to sixty centimeters. Brother Tianyang, yours is almost eighty centimeters!"
"Why don't you credit me for that?" Xiao Tianyang tossed the Heavenly Fragrant Cloud Dew Root like a radish. "With this, not only will your strength improve, but you might even reach the level of a Super Douluo in the future. How about that? Isn't this a great gift?"
When Dugu Bo heard Tang San's explanation, his heart skipped a beat. Xiao Tianyang's additional remarks nearly made him jump with excitement.
Ever since he became a Title Douluo, improving his strength had become increasingly difficult. Due to the nature of his martial soul, he often lost more battles than he won.
Some even called him the weakest Title Douluo behind his back... This desperation for strength had led him down a dangerous shortcut, a dead end.
But he never expected Xiao Tianyang and Tang San to prepare such a precious gift for him before leaving. He was so moved that tears nearly welled up in his eyes.
However, when he saw Xiao Tianyang casually tossing the herb, Dugu Bo's mouth twitched again. After all, this was a rare spiritual herb! Throwing it around like a carrot was hardly appropriate. What if it broke? Thankfully, his quick reflexes saved it.
After storing the herb, Dugu Bo thought for a moment, then pulled out a small pouch from behind him and handed it to Xiao Tianyang. "This is called the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse. The space inside is much larger than your average soul guide, and most importantly, it can store living things."
"This thing isn't useful to me," Xiao Tianyang said, pushing the Ruyi Baobao toward Tang San. "Give it to him. It'll be more useful in his hands."
Seeing Xiao Tianyang's insistence, Tang San nodded. "Alright then."
"Hey, senior, since we've been staying here for a while, it wouldn't hurt to give us some of the herbs here, right?" Xiao Tianyang said, rubbing his hands together.
"Of course, that's fine. What else?" Dugu Bo agreed without hesitation, then looked at Tang San.
"I hope you can lend your name to Shrek Academy and become our senior advisor," Tang San requested.
"Senior, don't rush to refuse," Xiao Tianyang interjected, seeing Dugu Bo's frown. "The chances of you actually needing to show up are almost zero. Even if something happens, it won't fall on you. All you need to do is lend your name and help us make a good impression. The rest won't trouble you."
Dugu Bo's frown relaxed, though his expression soured slightly.
Xiao Tianyang's bluntness was a bit too much! But in truth, he wasn't wrong.
With Miao Zhenshan backing Xiao Tianyang, few would dare to cause trouble for Shrek Academy.
Dugu Bo had even initially suspected that Shrek Academy was secretly under Miao Zhenshan's control.
"Since you've put it that way, what choice do I have but to agree?" Dugu Bo finally relented, shaking his head. Besides, this senior advisor role wouldn't restrict his personal freedom, so agreeing wasn't a big deal
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