"However, it still has a slight toxicity, you still need to be careful."
Yu Xiaogang was actually quite unhappy, even extremely depressed.
As a man, losing a soul ring was something no one could be happy about.
But because he had survived, this feeling of surviving a calamity kept Yu Xiaogang comforting himself.
Another reason for his depression was that his many theories, which he had been researching,
had not been successfully tested on Tang San this time.
In the end, he could only choose a less than 100-year-old Ghost Face Blue-handed Serpent as Tang San's first soul ring.
"Sigh~"
Yu Xiaogang sighed inwardly, then slowly closed his eyes.
He would have to wait for another opportunity to verify his theories.
After all, Tang San was only level ten, and there would be plenty of opportunities later.
Just then, he suddenly remembered the Mandragora Serpent soul ring that Ye Xian had absorbed.
He immediately opened his eyes,
"Ye Xian, can I see your first soul skill?"
Yu Xiaogang thought it was a good idea.
Besides, without him,
Ye Xian wouldn't have been able to pick up such a good opportunity.
This shows that he still has some abilities.
At least he doesn't know if Ye Xian has considered becoming his disciple.
If so, he can reluctantly agree.
"Okay."
Ye Xian nodded.
Then he released his spirit, the Darkborn Realm Bow, and drew the bow.
Yu Xiaogang was suddenly stunned.
He hadn't noticed that night.
Now he realized that the bow and arrow in Ye Xian's hand looked very ornate.
He remembered that the Spirit Hall's certificate said it was a wooden bow.
You're telling me this is a wooden bow?
He was indeed seriously injured when he was the Mandala Snake.
But how could Ye Xian kill him with a single arrow to the head?
Coming to his senses, he saw that a dark green arrow had already condensed on Ye Xian's bowstring.
"First Spirit Skill - Corrosive Arrow Rain!"
"Whoosh—~!"
The next second, Ye Xian actually shot the arrow diagonally upwards.
Then, to the astonishment of Yu Xiaogang and Tang San,
the dark green arrow split into smaller arrows in the air.
There were at least dozens of them, which instantly fell from the sky.
The arrows emitted a thick, chilling stench of poison.
"Sizzle—!"
Anything that came into contact with the arrows released a wisp of black smoke,
then was corroded by the potent poison, leaving a black hole.
In the blink of an eye, a tree trunk was completely corroded beyond recognition.
Yu Xiaogang snapped out of his daze; Ye Xian had already withdrawn his spirit.
His eyes held a hint of surprise.
It seemed Ye Xian's spirit was far stronger than Tang San's.
Both possessed innate full spirit power.
However, if the latter's Blue Silver Flower had also absorbed the Mandragora Serpent's spirit ring,
it certainly wouldn't have such a powerful spirit skill.
Tang San's only advantage was his second spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer Bamboo Shoot.
But for at least a considerable period,
Tang San wouldn't be able to use his second spirit.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang once again asked the question he had pondered many times,
"Ye Xian, you've obtained a decent first spirit ring."
"Would you be willing to become my disciple now?"
He finished, revealing a confident smile,
wanting to fully showcase his personal charm.
Upon hearing this, Ye Xian shook his head without hesitation, refusing,
"I'm sorry, Master, I have no intention of becoming your disciple."
Yu Xiaogang became anxious upon hearing this, his voice breaking as he exclaimed,
"Without me, could you have obtained such a good spirit ring?"
"If you become my disciple, every spirit ring you acquire will reach the highest quality!"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words,
Ye Xian didn't react.
Tang San's expression suddenly darkened.
His godfather had said the same thing to him.
But now, his first spirit ring seemed to have turned into a mushroom.
However, he knew that the original Mandragora Snake spirit ring should have been his.
But since Ye Xian had saved him, he didn't dwell on it.
It was just that his godfather had repeatedly tried to take Ye Xian as his disciple.
Did this mean that he didn't value him as much as he seemed?
Just then, Ye Xian slowly spoke,
"Master, if I remember correctly, you didn't do anything when you killed the Mandragora Snake, did you?"
"Besides, I didn't intend to hunt it for a spirit ring at the time; I was only forced to act to save Tang San."
"Then this spirit ring shouldn't be wasted, right?"
"You—"
Yu Xiaogang was speechless, his face darkening. He was furious, but unable to argue back . He could only remain silent.
Tang San stood by, saying nothing. Yu Xiaogang was initially somewhat dissatisfied with his godson's actions. But when he thought about how he had only found him a ten-year-level spirit ring as his first, he felt guilty. Because their food and water were almost exhausted, the three only rested for half a day before preparing to leave the Soul Hunting Forest. Of course, before leaving, they had to obtain Tang San's first spirit ring. Since Yu Xiaogang hadn't recovered his mobility and was still panting heavily even when speaking, Tang San had to carry him the whole way. Tang San himself was also seriously injured by the Mandragora Serpent's dying counterattack. By the time he carried Yu Xiaogang to the Ghost-Faced Bodhi Tree they had found earlier, he was already drenched in sweat. This was even with the Mysterious Heaven Skill providing continuous support. In contrast, Ye Xian, who had been following along, was remarkably relaxed. He seemed completely oblivious to Tang San's several near-back strains. He didn't care about Yu Xiaogang's situation at all. " You're willing to carry your dear godfather, nobody can stop you, but what does it have to do with me?" Although Tang San had considered asking for help, after much deliberation, he ultimately lacked the nerve to ask. After resting for a while, Tang San looked up at the Ghost-Faced Bodhi Tree hidden in the bushes under a large tree. The distinctive white ghost face at the top was truly eye-catching. "Godfather, how do I hunt this Ghost-Faced Bodhi Tree?" Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang, his expression slightly tense. After all, he had never faced a soul beast alone before. Although this was a fungal spirit beast with little combat power, under Yu Xiaogang's command, Tang San, wielding a short blade, approached the Ghost-Faced Hand-Ghost Beast. Seemingly sensing a threat, the Ghost-Faced Hand-Ghost Beast trembled slightly, releasing black poisonous gas. Tang San, unable to dodge in time, inhaled a considerable amount. A slight dizziness instantly washed over him. He quickly shook his head, aimed his short sword at the base of the Ghost-Faced Hand-Ghost Beast, and severed it in one strike. After a moment, white light spots drifted out from the Ghost-Faced Hand-Ghost Beast. These white light spots converged and eventually coalesced. Gradually, a white spirit ring floated above the Ghost-Faced Hand-Ghost Beast. (End of Chapter)