Seeing the change in Tang San's eyes, Tang Lan knew what he was thinking.
Let's see how to con him!
He directly called out, "Little San, come here."
Tang San's eyes lit up! He took small steps and came before Tang Lan.
"Brother, which piece are you giving me?"
His eyes kept glancing at the Demon Claw Split Right Leg Bone.
Dai Mubai and the other two weren't surprised.
After all, he was his own younger brother, so taking care of him first was normal.
But Tang Lan said, "Xiao San, this Demon Claw Split Right Leg Bone isn't suitable for you."
Tang San's face stiffened! "How can that be, Ge!" he said anxiously, "If I can inherit the dual casting innate skill, then I can use my Spider Web Bind four times a day!"
"And then?" Tang Lan countered, "Does it match your third soul skill? Do your second and first soul skills match?"
Tang San opened his mouth.
He wanted to say that even if it didn't match, its 11,000-year lifespan could still increase his physique quite a bit! — Soul bones themselves were more about enhancing stats than skills.
But Tang Lan followed up with—
"Blue Silver Grass itself is a group control skill, and subsequent soul skills are mostly inclined towards groups."
"The benefits of multiple copies aren't as high as for others."
"You need to consider the interests of the sect."
"Not to mention, whether this soul bone skill can be inherited with dual casting is still a question mark."
"If it's just the physical enhancement from the years, then this one is more suitable for you."
Tang Lan picked up the one with the lowest age – the Titan Giant Ape Head Soul Bone.
Tang San's expression visibly showed his distaste.
"Xiao San, don't underestimate it just because it's only 3,000 years old, you've seen the Titan Giant Ape."
"That thing, at the thousand-year level, can challenge ten-thousand-year-old beasts!"
"Although its soul bone isn't that exaggerated, treating it like a ten-thousand-year soul bone at 3,000 years is still fine."
"And it had a previous owner, so there's no risk of problems."
"When this soul bone manifests, it can increase one's own strength by 30%."
"Soul bone skill: Gravity Enhancement, which can increase the weight of objects touched by the hands."
"These aren't very effective for Blue Silver Grass."
"But don't forget, we have another martial soul."
As Tang Lan explained.
Tang San also nodded subconsciously, feeling that this head soul bone was indeed a good fit for his hammer.
Just… But 3,000 years is too low, isn't it?
While hesitating, Tang Lan revealed his Life Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.
"Little San, look, what's different about my soul bone?"
Tang San examined it closely. "Huh?"
"Didn't your right leg bone only have the lower leg before?"
"Why are there a foot and thigh now?"
"This…"
"Could it have evolved?"
Tang Lan nodded with satisfaction.
"That's right."
"I absorbed an external spirit bone of the same origin, and the two merged together, with their lifespans also stacking."
"Now it's a 100,000-year leg bone, and the original spirit bone skills have also evolved."
"This Titan Giant Ape Head Soul Bone, although its lifespan is only 3,000 years..."
"But as long as we find an Eye Bone, or a similar Torso Bone Soul Bone, it might also merge into one, sharing the spirit bone's lifespan."
"For example..."
"That 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest, when we become Title Douluos in the future, we can hunt it down."
"Then, once you absorb and merge it, won't the age increase?"
Tang San's eyes were shining brightly!
There was only one thought in his mind.
——If he absorbed this 3,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape Head Soul Bone, then that 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape in the Star Dou Great Forest would be his, even if he just reserved it!
Wouldn't this be equivalent to having an extra 100,000-year soul bone and soul ring?
'Brother must be thinking this way!'
'Whether this head is suitable or not, it doesn't matter!'
'But as long as I absorb it, no one will compete with me for the 100,000-year soul bone and soul ring of the Titan Giant Ape?'
'Conversely, if someone else absorbs it, then I can't compete?'
'Compared to that, the 11,000-year soul bone is nothing!'
Tang San was extremely excited!
He thought he understood Tang Lan's implication and gave him a "I understand" look.
Tang San resolutely accepted the 3,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape Head Soul Bone.
He was even worried that delays would cause problems.
He spoke directly, "Brother, I can't wait!"
"You guys continue distributing, I'll absorb it first!"
He didn't give anyone a chance to object.
He sat down on the ground and immediately began to absorb it!
Tang Lan almost couldn't help but laugh!
Good heavens!
This Tang San had been tricked by him!
—The kind that helps someone else count the money.
It made perfect sense.
Even Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, and the others thought it was reasonable.
After all, it concerned the spirit ring and soul bone of the ten-thousand-year-old Titan Giant Ape.
If it were them, they'd be anxious too.
Unbeknownst to them... This Titan Giant Ape was Xiao Wu's "second brother."
In terms of age...
It was Tang San's "older brother."
They wanted to kill it to get its spirit ring and soul bone? In that case, Tang Lan would be the first to jump out and stop them!
"Cough, cough!" Tang Lan suppressed a laugh and said, "Let's continue distributing."
Tang Lan picked up the Feilian Silver Fox Right Leg Bone.
"This one is the only suitable one for an agility-attack type battle soul master, so give it to Yiran."
Although it wasn't that ten-thousand-year soul bone.
Meng Yiran still happily accepted it, her eyes practically sparkling.
"Thank you, Sect Master~"
Unfortunately.
Tang Lan didn't respond at all – this type wasn't his thing.
Meng Yiran could only retreat despondently, and began to absorb the soul bone.
The last to remain were Dai Mubai and Oscar, one breathing heavily, the other holding his breath!
Who would have thought!
That the final ten-thousand-year soul bone would actually fall to them?!
Under their expectant gazes, Tang Lan picked up another soul bone.
"This Diamond Arm Strong Left Arm Bone has a lifespan of 7,000 years and comes from the Diamond Lion King."
Tang Lan didn't even need to say more.
Dai Mubai gave a wry smile and stepped forward of his own accord.
"Sect Master, this soul bone isn't suitable for Xiao Ao. Give it to me instead!"
"To have a 7,000-year-old soul bone and to have also obtained the complete Nine Yang Divine Skill, Mubai thanks the sect for its cultivation. I will repay the sect in the future!"
Dai Mubai's understanding pleased Tang Lan.
He handed over the Diamond Arm Strong Left Arm Bone to him.
Holding the final Demon Claw Split Right Leg Bone, he met the stunned Oscar's gaze.
Oscar couldn't recover for a long time.
This immense fortune had really fallen upon him?
Seeing him still in a daze, Dai Mubai kicked him in annoyance.
Oscar stumbled.
But he didn't mind at all, instead, he grinned and bowed to Dai Mubai.
"Thank you, Boss Dai, for the bone. This little brother will remember you for the rest of his life!"
Dai Mubai pouted and went to the side to absorb his soul bone.
Oscar hurried to Tang Lan and received the Demon Claw Split Right Leg Bone with both hands.
"Thank you, Sect Master, for the bone!"
"Oscar will be a Tang Sect person in life, and a Tang Sect ghost in death!"
Smiling, he watched Oscar happily go to the side to absorb the soul bone.
Tang Lan was very satisfied.
All the soul bones were as he had arranged.
—This ten-thousand-year soul bone was meant for Oscar!
Of the original Shrek Seven Devils.
Oscar's diligence even Tang San found hard to match.
His achievements were the same.
Unprecedented – the first food-系 Title Douluo!
Unmatched – the youngest food-系 Title Douluo in history!
Breaking boundaries – the first support-系, food-系 with combat ability!
Even Tang Lan,
couldn't help but exclaim, Oscar was also a genius.
The key was –
Oscar and Ma Hongjun were different. Although both were raised by Flender, Oscar's moral compass was still intact.
He hadn't picked up any bad habits.
He was diligent in his cultivation, had a creative mind, and knew how to be grateful.
Tang Lan had considered him a core member from the very beginning.
That's why he had Oscar become Tang San's disciple, hoping he could learn a thing or two.
But now it seemed…
Tang San, that little weasel, was even wary of his own disciple!
He was just lamenting this when the system's notification finally rang out!
[The host has caused Tang San to miss out on the 11,000-year-old Demon Claw Split Right Leg Bone, the 7,000-year-old Diamond Arm Strong Left Arm Bone, and the 6,000-year-old Feilian Silver Fox Right Leg Bone, thereby boosting their own advantage. A small amount of Tang San's luck has been seized!]
[Reward: "."!]
Tang Lan: (ω)
(End of this chapter)