"Not bad, it's mine for now."
He tossed the Soul Tool he'd taken from Tang San up and down casually.
He said "for now" because he wasn't sure how Tang Hao would react.
Although, at this point, the other party shouldn't be in Notting City anymore.
But even if he was still here, it wouldn't matter much.
Given Tang Hao's personality, he would likely intervene if someone were bullying Tang San. However, he probably wouldn't bother coming after a seven-year-old over a mere Soul Tool.
Not to mention, his apparent talent was terrible, so he wouldn't be seen as a threat.
As for the Broken Vein Continuation Technique and swordsmanship, Tang Hao might not even recognize the former, and he wouldn't care about the latter. In Tang Hao's eyes, their Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, and ring-bombing techniques were the strongest.
The more likely scenario was that he'd be used as a whetstone by Tang San.
If things really went south, he could just return the item.
Storage Soul Tools were easily obtainable with money; they weren't a big deal to him.
The key was having a legitimate opportunity to provoke Tang San and take the chance to probe the situation behind him.
Since he'd decided not to pursue the path of godhood inheritance, he would likely clash with the God Realm in the future.
From all perspectives, gaining some information in advance would not hurt.
As for the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, he wasn't in a hurry to take it. He couldn't use it for the time being, and would have to wait until after he tested his Soul Power in the Martial Soul Hall to prevent being found out to possess a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Moreover, Su Cheng didn't know where Tang Hao was right now. What if the guy was guarding a corpse? Wouldn't that be like running into a loaded gun?
The best time would be when Tang San and the others went to Shrek Academy. At that time, Tang Hao would definitely leave with them, and there was no way he would be encountered.
Tang Hao hadn't left yet; he originally wanted to observe his son for a while longer, secretly spending some time with him. Instead, he unexpectedly witnessed the conflict between Tang San and Su Cheng.
However, Su Cheng was wrong about one thing.
The Clear Sky Sect, due to the legacy of previous generations, had a very good understanding of practical combat research with tool Martial Souls. Tang Hao could actually see some of the principles of the Broken Vein Continuation Technique, realizing that Su Cheng's Soul Power operation was a step faster, and his moves were quite skillful.
But he truly didn't care.
In Tang Hao's view, this was just because Su Cheng's talent was too poor to advance, so he chose to study Soul Skills. This approach of putting the cart before the horse only made him look down on Su Cheng.
As for Tang San's failure, this kind of setback was nothing in Tang Hao's eyes. He didn't even get injured; it was just a loss in a sparring match with someone his age. Losing a Soul Tool was even less worth mentioning.
"Consider it as a training experience for Xiao San. This child's talent is average, but his comprehension is good, making him a suitable first-stage growth target for Xiao San. If he really wants to become enemies with the Martial Soul Hall in the future, this is just a small obstacle."
Thinking of this, Tang Hao's eyes grew increasingly deep and complex, containing a multitude of emotions including sorrow, anger, and hatred.
"Ah Yin..."
In Notting Academy, Yu Xiaogang sat in his room, quietly listening to Tang San describe the events of the previous battle.
"...Teacher, why is it that my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, even after attaching a hundred-year Soul Ring and possessing the characteristic of resilience, was still so easily severed by Su Cheng?"
Listening to the dejection and confusion in his disciple's tone,
Yu Xiaogang did not rush. He first picked up the teacup and took a sip before speaking calmly,
"Xiao San, do you remember what I told you? The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul is most advantageous when developed towards the control type. You asked me then, since the Blue Silver Grass is so fragile, it would break with a single tug, how could it possibly trap an enemy? What did I tell you then?"
Tang San also showed a contemplative expression, repeating what the master had said at the time, "Grass is soft and can be freely controlled to become various shapes. The future Soul Ring choices should focus on two aspects: resilience and toxins. As Soul Power increases, the Martial Soul will also become stronger and stronger. When I inject more Soul Power into the Blue Silver Grass, it will become much more resilient than the Blue Silver Grass in nature. After attaching the Soul Ring's additional effects, trapping the enemy will not be difficult. And if the Blue Silver Grass is accompanied by a toxic effect, it can naturally produce an attack effect."
"Now, think about what I just said again."
Tang San's eyes lit up. "You mean, it's not that this development path is wrong, but that I haven't given it enough strength?"
"That's right." Yu Xiaogang nodded. "You've only added one Soul Ring so far; you're still a long way from the ultimate goal. Xiao San, you have Innate Full Soul Power, giving you unique advantages in cultivation. Only after adding your second and third Soul Rings will you be able to perfectly display the control effects of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul."
"But that Su Cheng, he didn't even use his Martial Soul."
"That's because his cultivation is too low; using his Martial Soul wouldn't do much. It's better not to use it at all, as it might lower your guard." Yu Xiaogang said with disdain.
He knew very well what kind of cultivation talent 0.5 Innate Soul Power represented.
Although he always said, "There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters," in reality, he was the one who valued Martial Soul talent the most because he had suffered so much from his own inferior Martial Soul.
Seeing Tang San's thoughtful expression, a smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's stiff face, and he ruffled Tang San's hair. He didn't blame him for losing the Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night.
Instead, he comforted, "From your description, that Su Cheng does have some talent. He knows his aptitude isn't great, so he's studying combat techniques to improve his strength. But this is only temporary. As your Soul Power increases, no matter how many combat techniques he has, they'll ultimately be useless."
Tang San nodded, his expression becoming resolute again.
"When you graduate, your Soul Power will be at least twenty levels higher than his. Then, you can have a proper fight with him. Consider the Soul Tool temporarily kept with him. You can get it back later. Your teacher believes you can do it."
However, Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang's expectations for Tang San were destined to be disappointed.
Three and a half years later, Su Cheng, who had already attached his third Soul Ring to the Eternal Life Sword, quietly completed the graduation procedures ahead of schedule.
This matter wasn't complicated.
As long as your cultivation reached the basic threshold and you had enough money, graduating from this kind of low-level academy was actually very easy.
In this world where individuals possessed extraordinary martial abilities, Soul Masters were themselves a privileged class.
Even when a Soul Master cultivated to the Soul Elder rank, as long as they registered with the Martial Soul Hall, they could receive a direct title of nobility from the state, becoming a Baron, the lowest rank of nobility.
"Goodbye Tang San, take good care of your sixth Soul Ring."
Su Cheng walked out of the academy gates, a relaxed smile on his face. "Heaven Dou City, here I come."
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