A flicker of anger flashed in Tang San's eyes.
Big Brother Lin Chuan had already said he wouldn't fight, yet this little girl actually dared to strike?
And she used a vicious move like a throat lock right from the start?
Big Brother is a high-level expert of the sword; how could he lower himself to your level, little girl?
Such trivial matters should naturally be handled by me, his younger brother!
Tang San executed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step, instantly grabbing Xiao Wu's wrist.
Then, the Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon force was activated, using her momentum to fling her.
In an instant, the two exchanged several rounds of blows.
Xiao Wu's soft skills were exquisite, while Tang San's movement techniques were eerie.
Ultimately, considering she was a girl, Tang San did not strike heavily.
Xiao Wu was also surprised by Tang San's strength, and the two backed away from each other.
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes:
"So strong!"
"You're much better than that guy sitting there doing nothing! I'm not challenging him anymore; I want to challenge you!"
Tang San stood in front of Lin Chuan, looking coldly at Xiao Wu:
"It's no problem if you want to challenge me, but you are not allowed to disturb my Big Brother's rest."
"Furthermore, my Big Brother doesn't act because you simply don't have the qualifications to make him draw his sword."
"If he were to strike, you would already be a corpse by now."
Xiao Wu was startled by Tang San's serious expression and stuck out her tongue:
"Tch, bragging. If we're not fighting, then we're not fighting."
Lin Chuan sat behind them, watching Tang San's protective behavior, blooming with joy inside.
[Ding! Detected Tang San actively maintaining the Host's dignity and repelling Xiao Wu.]
[System Feedback: Host's Movement Technique +1.]
Lin Chuan stood up and patted Tang San on the shoulder:
"Alright, Little San."
"We are all classmates; stop once the point is made."
"Xiao Wu, right? If you want to be the boss, fine. From now on, you are responsible for the cleaning of Dormitory Seven."
"Based on what!" Xiao Wu protested.
Lin Chuan said seriously:
"The boss is responsible for cleaning; it's the tradition here!"
"If you don't believe me, ask the previous boss, Wang Sheng!"
Xiao Wu looked at Lin Chuan, then at the cold-faced Tang San, feeling like something wasn't right.
On the side, Wang Sheng nodded meaningfully, keeping his mouth shut.
He was afraid he would break character and laugh.
Tang San thought to himself: "Why has Big Brother Lin Chuan suddenly started pranking people too?"
...
Early the next morning.
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang arrived at the door of Dormitory Seven.
"Little San, are you ready?"
"Today I will take you to the Spirit Hunting Forest to obtain your first soul ring."
Grandmaster had changed into a martial outfit and looked much more capable.
Tang San had long since packed his things.
However, he did not agree immediately.
Instead, he looked at Lin Chuan, who was still sleeping in on the bed.
Tang San said respectfully:
"Teacher."
"Can we bring Big Brother Lin Chuan along?"
"He is also Innate Full Soul Power and also needs to obtain a soul ring."
Grandmaster's brow furrowed slightly.
To be honest, he was still brooding over Lin Chuan's refusal to become his disciple yesterday.
In his view, although Lin Chuan was talented, he was too arrogant.
If this kind of person doesn't trip and fall once, they won't know the importance of theory.
Grandmaster said in a deep voice:
"Tang San, the Spirit Hunting Forest is no joke."
"Taking care of you is already taxing enough; if we add another..."
Tang San suddenly knelt:
"Teacher!"
"I beg of you! Big Brother Lin Chuan gave up the chance to become your disciple for my sake."
"If he doesn't obtain a soul ring, we won't be able to cultivate together."
"If you don't take him, then I... I won't go either!"
Grandmaster was stunned; he hadn't expected Tang San to be so stubborn.
He glanced at Lin Chuan and saw that Lin Chuan had already woken up.
The child was currently rubbing his eyes and sitting up, looking completely innocent.
Grandmaster sighed; to appease his beloved disciple, he could only compromise.
Grandmaster said: "Fine."
"But let me get the ugly words out of the way first. Lin Chuan, since you are not my disciple, you must follow all instructions in the forest."
"If something happens to you because you ran off, I will not be held responsible."
Lin Chuan let out a yawn and slowly put on his shoes:
"Don't worry, Grandmaster. I'm someone who is very afraid of death; I'll definitely hide behind you."
Actually, Lin Chuan was precisely worrying about how to get a soul ring.
While the system could add points, soul rings were things that needed a visible source on the surface.
Following Grandmaster for a trip was the perfect way to deceive others.
...
Along the way.
To reclaim his dignity in front of Lin Chuan.
And also to teach Tang San.
Grandmaster began to output his theoretical knowledge frantically.
"Look, that is a Mottled Cat, a ten-year soul beast; it's not very aggressive."
"That is a Lonely Bamboo, plant-based..."
Grandmaster talked incessantly, while Tang San listened attentively and took notes.
Lin Chuan let it go in one ear and out the other, swinging a piece of foxtail grass in his hand.
Finally, they encountered a Lonely Bamboo.
"Tang San, look at this Lonely Bamboo."
Grandmaster pointed to a stalk of bamboo on the roadside emitting a green light:
"Although it only has ten years of cultivation, the Lonely Bamboo is tough. If you absorb it, your Blue Silver Grass will become tough; this fits the control-system path I've set for you."
Tang San nodded thoughtfully:
"Toughness is indeed what Blue Silver Grass lacks."
Grandmaster gave Lin Chuan a smug glance.
The meaning was clear: This is the power of theory.
However, Lin Chuan suddenly "pfft"-ed and laughed.
"What? You have a different opinion?" Grandmaster's face darkened.
Lin Chuan shrugged:
"Grandmaster, I don't understand theories."
"I just think—it's grass, so what is its greatest characteristic? It's vitality!"
"Wildfires cannot burn it out; the spring breeze brings it back to life."
"You search for a bamboo to pursue toughness."
"Then why not just play with a hammer? Isn't a hammer harder than bamboo?"
Lin Chuan rambled casually:
"I feel the essence of Blue Silver Grass is endless life."
"If this vitality can be developed to the extreme, whether it's binding or defense, who could break it?"
"Even if it's broken, it grows back instantly—isn't that the most annoying kind of control?"
These words were like a bolt of lightning flashing through Tang San's mind.
Vitality... spring breeze brings it back to life...
Tang San looked at the Blue Silver Grass in his hand and fell into deep thought.
Grandmaster taught that Blue Silver Grass should become like ropes or vines, pursuing poison and toughness.
But what Big Brother Lin Chuan said pointed directly to the origin!
That's right!
The reason Blue Silver Grass is weak is because it is found everywhere.
But precisely because it is found everywhere, its vitality is the most resilient.
If I give up the life attribute to pursue poison and hardness, wouldn't that be neglecting the essentials for the sake of the trivial?
Grandmaster, hearing Lin Chuan's words, was dismissive:
"Naive! Life attribute? Do you know how hard it is to find soul beasts with the life attribute?"
"In the early stages, the life attribute has no offensive power. Do you want Tang San to become a support Spirit Master who can only heal?"
"Blue Silver Grass is an ordinary martial soul to begin with; if he doesn't take the control and poison route to increase lethality, it will truly be trash!"
Grandmaster felt he had caught Lin Chuan's weak point and countered him fiercely.
Tang San was caught in the middle, in a dilemma.
Teacher made sense, but Big Brother made even more sense.
Lin Chuan didn't argue either, just saying flatly:
"Practice brings the truth."
"Little San, listen to your teacher; after all, he is the professional."
That word "professional" sounded incredibly piercing to Grandmaster's ears.