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Before long, Xiao Lin had sold all of his "Immortal Herbs."
Unlike the others, Yu Feng and Osler's families possessed a bit of local influence, but they weren't particularly wealthy, nor did they have rare treasures to offer. In the end, much like Ye Lingling, Yu Feng and Osler "sold" themselves.
This "selling" meant they would follow Xiao Lin's lead for the next ten years.
If Xiao Lin were in danger, they would risk their lives to protect him. However, Xiao Lin couldn't intentionally put himself in harm's way just to test them; otherwise, wouldn't they just be treated like fools?
But what did Xiao Lin need two grown men for? Ultimately, he pushed them toward Tang San. Since Tang San intended to establish the Tang Sect in the future, he absolutely could not do it without manpower.
Thus, Yu Feng and Osler became Tang San's people.
Now that the "Immortal Herbs" were distributed, the ones who actually stood to gain the most were Yu Feng and Osler. By staying by Tang San's side, Tang San might even help them reach Godhood one day out of affection for his subordinates.
Furthermore, Xiao Lin could occasionally offer advice on Soul Ring absorption—wasn't that a far better deal than what the Shi brothers got?
As the members of the Emperor Team made Martial Soul Oaths promising never to reveal the existence of the Immortal Herbs and began to consume them, a situation arose.
Only Xiao Wu did not absorb the Yearning Heartbroken Red.
After hearing the tragic love story Tang San told, the silly rabbit successfully plucked the flower, but she simply refused to consume it. For a moment, Tang San even considered giving Xiao Wu a different herb instead, allowing her to keep the Yearning Heartbroken Red as a keepsake.
However, a look from Xiao Lin caused Tang San to temporarily shelf that idea. Xiao Lin then called Xiao Wu and Tang San out, leading them to the back mountain of the Emperor Team's academy grounds.
Once he was sure no one else was around, Xiao Lin spoke plainly, exposing the fact that Xiao Wu was a One Hundred Thousand Year Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Beast in human form. As soon as Xiao Lin spoke, Xiao Wu and Tang San's eyes widened in shock.
Neither of them knew how Xiao Lin had discovered Xiao Wu's true identity.
Tang San instinctively activated his Purple Demon Eye to observe Xiao Wu. Under the gaze of Tang San's oppressive eyes, Xiao Wu felt as if her secret identity was being completely stripped away.
Indeed, it was.
In Tang San's eyes, although Xiao Wu looked like a human girl, she harbored the "soul" of a Soft Bone Rabbit. It was this "soul" that left Tang San reeling at her true identity.
A heavy silence fell over the trio.
Xiao Wu wanted to explain herself to Tang San but didn't know where to start. Tang San wanted to say he could accept her identity and didn't care what she was, but he needed a moment to calm his racing heart.
It was then that Xiao Lin intervened directly: "I've known Xiao Wu was a transformed Soul Beast from the very beginning. No human child is that ignorant of the world."
"How difficult is it for a Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul to have Full Innate Soul Power? Reaching Rank 8 or 9 is already genius level, but Full Innate Soul Power...?"
"Then there's the matter of the Soul Core, and condensing your own Soul Rings..."
By the time Xiao Lin reached this point, Xiao Wu had lowered her head, not daring to utter a word.
Xiao Lin didn't want to interfere too much, but he was not the type of person to ignore a danger without trying to avoid it. He continued:
"However, Xiao Wu's feelings for us are not fake. When we were hunting for perfect Soul Rings, we wouldn't have gone so long without encountering hostile Soul Beasts without her help."
"Besides, once a Soul Beast transforms, they have a human body. Once Xiao Wu reaches the level of a Soul Saint, she will be no different from a regular human. Xiao Wu, I believe in your feelings for Little San, but shouldn't you also believe in us?"
"If you don't eat the Yearning Heartbroken Red to completely mask your Soul Beast aura, what will Little San do if you are discovered and your life is in danger?"
"Powerhouses at the Soul Douluo level have already begun training their Mental Power. Do you really think they won't be able to sense the Soul Beast aura on you?"
Under Xiao Lin's persuasive guidance, Xiao Wu finally chose to consume the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Right then and there, in front of Xiao Lin, Tang San made a solemn vow that he would never let anyone hurt Xiao Wu.
In less than a second, the two of them returned to their usual dynamic.
"Xiao Wu, I also brought a gift for you. When I was bored and missing you at Senior Dugu's place, I carved a comb. May I comb your hair?" Tang San spoke to Xiao Wu, his voice suddenly thick with affection.
"Mm! Third Brother, I want you to comb it!"
Watching the two of them display their affection so openly, Xiao Lin promptly fled from the back mountain.
He returned to watch the other members of the Emperor Team as they absorbed their Immortal Herbs. For a moment, Xiao Lin felt a bit aimless, his gaze drifting until it settled blankly on Tang Ni.
Tang Ni was also a transformed Soul Beast—an Auspicious Beast, no less.
Would she be discovered?
Xiao Lin felt a pang of sentimentality.
It wasn't that he had developed special feelings for Tang Ni; rather, he simply found the idea of transformed Soul Beasts being hunted and killed by humans to be incredibly tragic.
It was the same kind of indignant frustration one feels when a powerful master loses all their martial arts and gets bullied by a common street thug. That was likely the main reason; Xiao Lin had been unable to stand such things since he was a child.
Perhaps it was because Xiao Lin harbored the dream of being a Great Hero.
In his past life, when he watched The Lotus Lantern and saw the Great Sage's meridians severed, seeing him so weak was something Xiao Lin couldn't even bear to imagine. Back then, he had skipped those scenes entirely.
In Xiao Lin's eyes, he would rather see the Great Sage die in a glorious battle, or pass away after enduring torture while being captured, than see him die in a state of weakness.
The situation with the Auspicious Beast was similar.
If an Auspicious Beast, whose status was equal to that of a One Hundred Thousand Year Soul Beast, were to die in. Even putting that aside, if Tang Ni were to die, what would happen when the Fierce Beasts of the forest fell into a rage?
At that point, life would truly be plunged into misery, and the situation would become irrepressible.
She really was a hot potato.
Although the Auspicious Beast wasn't discovered by any Titled Douluo in the original second installment of the story, Bibi Dong would be present at the Continental Elite Young Soul Master Tournament!
That madwoman possessed the inheritance of a God.
Just as Xiao Lin was at a loss for what to do, Qin Ming, the teacher of the Emperor Team, returned.
Initially, Qin Ming was happy to see Xiao Lin and the others back, but when he saw that none of his students were training, he flared up with anger. Fortunately, Xiao Lin had prepared a suitable spiritual herb for Qin Ming as well and explained the situation.
This was a Flame Spirit Grass that Tang San had originally prepared for Xiao Lin.
However, now that Xiao Lin possessed the Ultimate Ice and Fire, this herb had become somewhat redundant for him. As Qin Ming silently took the Flame Spirit Grass from Xiao Lin's hand, he stared at its bright red leaves and the concentrated fire-attribute energy within.
No matter how much of a fool he might be, he could recognize the immense value of this herb.
"This Flame Spirit Grass is said to be a treasure gifted to the human world by the Fire God. It is rumored to bring light and warmth, and it should be able to evolve Teacher Qin Ming's Martial Soul to a level infinitely close to the Ultimate Fire," Xiao Lin explained with a smile.
Just as he was about to ask Qin Ming to make a Martial Soul Oath, Qin Ming spoke up of his own accord.
"Alright, Xiao Lin, I accept your kindness. No fire-attribute Soul Master could refuse such a treasure."
The next second, Qin Ming raised his hand and swore an oath upon his Martial Soul.
"I, Qin Ming, swear upon my Inferno Grey Wolf that I will forever stand before Xiao Lin and the others to protect them. This shall remain unchanged for the rest of my life."
Qin Ming hadn't picked up any of Shrek Academy's bad habits; instead, he was exceptionally honest and kind.
His declaration to protect them for life actually left Xiao Lin momentarily stunned.
"Haha, Teacher Qin Ming, there's really no need. We'll be stronger than you very soon," Xiao Lin chuckled, then urged Qin Ming to begin absorbing the Flame Spirit Grass.
While Qin Ming was absorbing the herb, the members of the Emperor Team experienced a massive breakthrough in strength.
"I broke through! I've reached Rank 40!"
"You idiotic leopard, I've reached Rank 40 too!"
"Aiya, you guys are so noisy! We've reached Rank 40 as well!"
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