Regarding Da Ming and Er Ming's opinions, Xiao Tian just shook his head and said, "Da Ming, Er Ming, because of the advancement of the Spirit Soul Contract, you two are no longer limited by my strength. With your protection, do I still need to gain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's protection by becoming a disciple?"
"Your strength is roughly equivalent to a human Spirit Master at the peak of ninety-fifth to ninety-sixth rank. Even if we were to encounter Tang Hao now, he wouldn't be my opponent, would he?"
Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a smile. Xiao Tian was right, so the two beasts said in unison, "That's good. After becoming a disciple, you would actually be subject to quite a few restrictions, which would be equivalent to indirectly joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. This would conflict with our subsequent plans, so it's better not to!"
Xiao Tian might very well establish his own force later. He could cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and discuss swordsmanship with Chen Xin, but becoming a disciple would be unnecessary.
It could even be said that with the Xuanyuan Sword Sutra, his understanding of swordsmanship surpassed even Chen Xin's.
If we were to discuss the Dao, Chen Xin might even advance in rank because of it. Shouldn't he be the one to become my disciple instead?
After realizing this, Xiao Tian also showed a difficult expression and tactfully refused, "I apologize, Grandpa Sword. If I were to become your disciple, in the eyes of outsiders, it would mean joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. You know, I prefer to be free and unconstrained."
Although Chen Xin was a little disappointed by Xiao Tian's answer, he could only smile and say, "Since that's the case, then let's address each other as friends. Between us, we only discuss swordsmanship, nothing else!"
"How can that be? I'll still call you Grandpa Sword."
Xiao Tian hastily said. If he were to address Chen Xin as a friend, wouldn't that mess up the seniority?
Xiao Tian's refusal to become Chen Xin's disciple surprised everyone present.
If Xiao Tian had become Chen Xin's disciple, he would have a ninety-sixth-rank Titled Douluo as a backer! Moreover, Sword Douluo wasn't alone; if anything unexpected happened to Xiao Tian, out of respect for Chen Xin, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo Gu Rong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would certainly not stand by and do nothing!
But Xiao Tian refused!
In their eyes, it was like a colossal fortune being thrown at you, but you discarded it like trash!
However, Xiao Tian's refusal to become a disciple also made Tang San and Dai Mubai heave a sigh of relief. They couldn't bear to see Xiao Tian doing too much better than them!
Tang San knew that he couldn't remain a transparent person anymore. Although Xiao Tian refused to become Chen Xin's disciple, Chen Xin was willing to address Xiao Tian as a friend, which made him a little restless.
He had originally intended to connect with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School through Ning Rongrong, but unfortunately, his relationship with Ning Rongrong wasn't that good, at least much worse than Xiao Tian's.
Therefore, he had to seize this opportunity to promote his Tang Sect Hidden Weapons!
"Senior Sword Douluo, I have a type of weapon called Hidden Weapons here. I wonder if you'd be interested in learning about them?"
Tang San calmly walked out and took out the Silent Sleeve Dart and Powder Shooting Shadow from his spirit tool.
"Hidden Weapons?"
Chen Xin was slightly puzzled.
Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed. This Tang San really couldn't hold back his impatience.
Was he seeing that his relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was good, so he was eager to make his move?
Tang San said, "Senior Sword Douluo, as far as I know, the direct Spirit of your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which lacks self-preservation abilities. However, my Hidden Weapons can change this situation for you!"
"Oh? That's quite a boast. You just said that Hidden Weapons are a type of weapon, right? Then, as the Grandmaster's disciple, have you learned that blacksmiths have a very low status in this World? Since we are Spirit Masters, we naturally prioritize improving ourselves!"
Chen Xin frowned and said.
He wasn't looking down on blacksmiths; it was just that most weapons in this World were basically ordinary artifacts, which had no effect whatsoever on battles between Spirit Masters.
He had heard that Lou Gao, the president of the Blacksmiths' Association in Gengxin City, might have precious defensive gear capable of resisting high-rank Spirit Masters, but it was obvious that such items could not be mass-produced, which is why they were precious!
Meanwhile, Xiao Tian said, "Grandpa Sword, I think you can take a look; it might bring you a surprise."
Tang San glanced at Xiao Tian with some surprise. Xiao Tian was actually speaking up for him?
Did he have some other motive?
Xiao Tian just smiled and said nothing.
Would he kindly speak up for Tang San?
Overthinking it!
He was merely using Tang San to let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School understand that the Hidden Weapons in Tang San's hand were indeed good and could serve as a means of self-preservation.
But there was no need to hold them in especially high regard. After all, the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was only effective against Spirit Ancestors and below. As for more advanced Hidden Weapons, not only could Tang San not produce them, even if he could, he wouldn't sell them!
And don't forget, he also possessed all the manufacturing blueprints for Tang Sect Hidden Weapons.
Hehe.
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong also smelled a 'conspiracy.' Did Xiao Tian have some dark thoughts brewing again?
Seeing that Xiao Tian had said so, Chen Xin also patiently said, "Then show them to me!"
His tone was very calm, without the excitement he had shown when sparring with Xiao Tian just now.
After a series of tests, Chen Xin was slightly surprised by the Hidden Weapons Tang San had created, but this level was not enough to move him.
"Tang San, these trinkets you've made are indeed good, but... your Hidden Weapons can at most cause damage to those below Spirit Elder. Their power is a bit weak..."
Tang San's heart tightened upon hearing this: "Senior Sword Douluo, you may not know, but I also have a Hidden Weapon called the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. It's just that time is too short, and I haven't made it yet. This Hidden Weapon can cause significant damage to Spirit Ancestor powerhouses!"
"Oh? Spirit Ancestor powerhouses? Alright then, I'll give you a few more days. If I'm satisfied, our Sect can purchase a batch of Hidden Weapons from you."
Hidden Weapons capable of harming Spirit Ancestors had already moved Chen Xin somewhat. If they could be mass-produced, they could be equipped to everyone in the Sect, which would significantly enhance overall strength.
Tang San's heart swelled with joy upon hearing this, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he clenched his fist at Chen Xin and said, "Senior Sword Douluo, then I'll take my leave first."
He had to hurry and find some blacksmiths in Soto City to make the components for the Godly Zhuge Crossbow!
He was very confident in the Godly Zhuge Crossbow; this was the first step in revitalizing the Tang Sect in this other World!
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang watched all of this from the side, feeling greatly relieved. Little San had finally connected with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Good, good!
Inside Xiao Tian's room.
"Xiao Tian, you're quite familiar with Tang San. Tell me your thoughts on these Hidden Weapons. You've known Tang San for so long, so you should understand them better, right?"
Chen Xin asked.
This matter concerned the Sect, so he had to be cautious!
Xiao Tian calmly said, "Grandpa Sword, the Hidden Weapons Tang San showed you just now included the Silent Sleeve Dart, Stomping Crossbow, Shoe-Blade, Powder Shooting Shadow, and others. In my opinion, the more practical Hidden Weapons are the Silent Sleeve Dart, Powder Shooting Shadow, and the future Godly Zhuge Crossbow. The other Hidden Weapons seem rather useless."
"Why?"
Xiao Tian continued, "Other Hidden Weapons require close combat. Generally speaking, a support system Spirit Master's reflexes, no matter how much they train, can never surpass other Spirit Masters. Once an enemy gets close, it means death. Moreover, the close-combat Hidden Weapons Tang San demonstrated basically cannot even break the defense of a Spirit Grandmaster.
Grandpa Sword, you need to consider a situation: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is one of the Upper Three Sects. When you need to use Hidden Weapons, it will undoubtedly be a time of crisis, and the combat power sent by the enemy can basically exclude Spirit Grandmasters and even Spirit Elders."
What Xiao Tian said was based on the hypothetical scenario of Spirit Hall attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The main force Spirit Hall would use to attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would at least be Spirit Ancestors!
Those below Spirit Ancestor were basically cannon fodder.
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