Tang Lan could tell exactly what Tang San was thinking just by looking at the change in his expression.
Time to fool him into making a bad deal!
He directly called out:
"Xiao San, come over here."
Tang San's eyes lit up!
He quickly shuffled over to Tang Lan.
"Brother, which one are you giving me?"
His gaze kept darting toward the Demonic Claw Splitting Right Leg Bone with intense anticipation.
Dai Mubai and the others weren't surprised.
After all, this was his own younger brother—taking care of him first was only natural.
But to everyone's surprise—
Tang Lan shook his head and said, "Xiao San, this Demonic Claw Splitting Right Leg Bone isn't suitable for you."
Tang San's face stiffened.
"How is that possible, Brother?!" he said anxiously. "If I can inherit the Dual Casting talent skill, I'll be able to use my Spider Web Restraint four times a day!"
"And then what?" Tang Lan countered. "It may work well with your third spirit skill, but what about your second and first skills?"
Tang San opened his mouth, hesitating.
He initially wanted to argue that even if the compatibility wasn't perfect, the soul bone's 11,000-year age alone would significantly strengthen his physique!
—After all, soul bones were more about overall enhancement rather than just their skills.
But before he could say anything, Tang Lan continued:
"Blue Silver Grass is a group-control type spirit, and most of your future skills will follow this path."
"An extra cast doesn't give you as much of an advantage as it would for others."
"You need to think about the sect's overall interests."
"Besides, we don't even know for sure if the soul bone's ability will allow for true Dual Casting."
"If you're only after the physical boost from its age, then this soul bone would suit you better."
Tang Lan then picked up the lowest-ranked soul bone—the Titan Giant Ape's Skull Bone.
Tang San's expression showed visible disappointment.
"Xiao San, don't judge it by its mere 3,000 years."
"You've seen the Titan Giant Ape before."
"Even at the thousand-year level, it could challenge ten-thousand-year-old mutant spirit beasts!"
"Its soul bone may not be as extreme, but treating this 3,000-year-old piece as a ten-thousand-year soul bone? That's completely reasonable."
"Besides, it had a previous owner, so there's no risk of a failed absorption."
"When manifested, this soul bone increases your physical strength by 30%."
"Its skill, Gravity Augmentation, allows you to increase the weight of anything you touch."
"These effects may not directly benefit Blue Silver Grass…"
"But don't forget—we have another martial spirit."
As Tang Lan explained, Tang San subconsciously nodded in agreement.
The head bone's power seemed well-suited for his hammer.
But…
3,000 years just seemed too low.
As he hesitated, Tang Lan suddenly revealed his Life Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.
"Xiao San, look at this soul bone—do you notice anything different?"
Tang San studied it carefully.
"Huh?"
"Brother, wasn't your right leg bone only covering your lower leg before?"
"Why does it now include the foot and thigh?"
"Wait…"
"Did it evolve?"
Tang Lan nodded in satisfaction.
"That's right."
"I absorbed an external soul bone of the same origin, and they fused together, stacking their ages."
"Now, it's a hundred-thousand-year leg bone, and its skill has also evolved."
"This Titan Giant Ape Skull Bone may only be 3,000 years old for now…"
"But if you later find an eye bone or a torso bone from the same source, they might merge."
"Once fused, they will share their total age."
"For example…"
"The ten-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape in Star Dou Forest—when we become Titled Douluo, we can hunt it down."
"When you absorb it and fuse the two, won't its age increase?"
Tang San's eyes sparkled!
His mind raced with just one thought—
"If I absorb this 3,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape Skull Bone now, then the ten-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape in Star Dou Forest is as good as mine!"
Wouldn't this be like…
Getting an extra ten-thousand-year soul bone and soul ring for free?!
'Brother must be thinking the same thing!'
'It doesn't even matter if this skull bone suits me or not!'
'As long as I absorb it, the ten-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape soul bone and ring are mine alone!'
'But if someone else absorbs it first… I won't be able to claim them!'
'Compared to that, what's an 11,000-year soul bone worth?!'
Tang San was beyond excited!
Thinking he had decoded Tang Lan's hidden hint, he shot him a knowing look.
Without hesitation, he grabbed the 3,000-year Titan Giant Ape Skull Bone.
And before anyone could react—
"Brother, I can't wait any longer!"
"You guys continue assigning the other bones—I'm absorbing mine first!"
Without giving anyone a chance to object, he sat down immediately and began absorbing it on the spot!
Tang Lan nearly burst out laughing!
Well, damn!
Tang San completely fell for it!
—And happily counting his losses, at that!
Even better,
Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, and the others all found this perfectly reasonable.
After all, this concerned the hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape's spirit ring and spirit bone.
If it were them in Tang San's shoes, they'd be just as eager.
But little did they know…
That Titan Giant Ape was Xiao Wu's 'second brother.'
And if they were talking age-wise—
That meant it was actually Tang San's 'big brother'!
Trying to kill it for its soul ring and soul bone?
When the time came, Tang Lan would be the first to stop him!
Tang Lan cleared his throat, barely holding back his laughter.
"Alright, let's continue distributing."
He picked up the Flying Silver Fox Right Leg Bone.
"This one is the only soul bone suitable for agility-attack spirit masters, so it goes to Yiran."
Although it wasn't one of the ten-thousand-year soul bones,
Meng Yiran was still thrilled, her eyes practically sparkling.
"Thank you, Sect Master~"
Unfortunately…
Tang Lan completely ignored her reaction—not his type at all.
Meng Yiran could only sigh in disappointment and started absorbing her soul bone.
Now, Only Two Remain…
Dai Mubai and Oscar—
One was breathing heavily, the other holding his breath.
They never expected it!
The last remaining ten-thousand-year soul bone actually had a chance to go to one of them?!
Under their eager gazes—
Tang Lan picked up another soul bone instead.
"This is the Indestructible Left Arm Bone of the Vajra Lion King, with a 7,000-year age."
He didn't even need to explain further.
Dai Mubai gave a bitter smile and stepped forward on his own.
"Sect Master, this soul bone isn't suitable for Xiao Ao. I'll take it instead!"
"Being able to obtain a 7,000-year soul bone, plus the full Nine Yang Divine Art—thank you for the sect's guidance. I will repay this in the future!"
Dai Mubai's understanding attitude made Tang Lan very satisfied.
He handed over the Vajra Lion King's Left Arm Bone to him.
Now, he was left holding the Demonic Claw Splitting Right Leg Bone—
And he locked eyes with a stunned Oscar.
Oscar couldn't recover from the shock for a long time.
This overwhelming fortune…
Was really landing on his head?!
Seeing Oscar still frozen in place, Dai Mubai kicked him hard.
Oscar stumbled forward, but he didn't care at all.
Instead, he grinned and cupped his hands toward Dai Mubai.
"Thank you, Boss Dai, for letting me have the bone! I'll remember this kindness for life!"
Dai Mubai just rolled his eyes and went off to absorb his soul bone.
Oscar rushed up to Tang Lan, carefully receiving the Demonic Claw Splitting Right Leg Bone with both hands.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for the gift!"
"From now on, in life, I am a man of the Tang Sect! In death, I am a ghost of the Tang Sect!"
Watching Oscar happily running off to absorb his soul bone, Tang Lan was very satisfied.
Every single soul bone had been allocated exactly as he had planned.
This ten-thousand-year soul bone had always been meant for Oscar!
Why Oscar?
Among the original Shrek Seven Devils,
Oscar's dedication to training was unmatched—even Tang San couldn't keep up.
His achievements were the same—
Unprecedented: The first food-type Titled Douluo in history!Unrivaled: The youngest food-type Titled Douluo in history!Boundary-breaking: The first food-type auxiliary spirit master with combat ability!
Even Tang Lan himself had to admit—Oscar was a true prodigy.
More importantly—
Unlike Ma Hongjun, Oscar had been raised by Flender but never developed any bad habits.
He was hardworking in cultivation, creative in thinking, and knew gratitude.
From the beginning, Tang Lan had been nurturing him as a core disciple.
That's why he had Oscar apprentice under Tang San—
To see if he could learn a thing or two.
But now, it seemed…
Tang San, this stingy brat, was even guarding against his own disciple!
Just as Tang Lan was mulling over this—
A familiar system notification finally sounded!
Ding!
[Host has successfully prevented Tang San from obtaining the 11,000-year Demonic Claw Splitting Right Leg Bone, 7,000-year Indestructible Left Arm Bone of the Vajra Lion King, and 6,000-year Flying Silver Fox Right Leg Bone—strengthening their own forces. Stole a small portion of Tang San's luck!]
[Reward: "."!]
Tang Lan: (ω)
(End of Chapter)