After leaving Ning Fengzhi and the others, Yang Xiong went directly to Lin Gong's residence. As far as Yang Xiong knew, Lin Gong had been staying at home since he returned and hadn't even stepped out.
Seeing Yang Xiong, Lin Gong's eyes held a hint of amusement. "Little Xiong, it seems you couldn't hold back either. You came straight to me."
Yang Xiong sat down on his own, a smile on his face. "Teacher Lin, I trust your character. Otherwise, you wouldn't have protected me all the way, and you wouldn't have taken special care of me."
Lin Gong's face showed a wry smile. "You don't need to provoke me. I was on edge the whole way, afraid something would go wrong."
"Teacher Lin, with your strength, what kind of problem could possibly arise in this world?"
"Stop praising me. I'm just a mere Soul Douluo. I don't even dare to go to Spirit City, otherwise I wouldn't be in this situation now."
After some pleasantries, Lin Gong directly took out a lead box about 1.5 meters long from his Soul Tool. It looked very heavy.
Seeing this item, Yang Xiong trembled slightly. For a Soul Master, this was an absolute treasure rarely seen in the Soul Master world, a true masterpiece.
Lin Gong's face showed a wry smile. "Quickly put this away. This thing is too valuable. If it weren't for you, I'd be afraid I wouldn't be able to resist absorbing it."
Yang Xiong directly opened a small gap in the lead box. Even with such a small gap, a surge of vibrant life force instantly filled the entire room, making him feel as if he were in an ocean of life.
In just an instant, Yang Xiong confirmed what was inside the lead box. Without a word, he put the lead box into his Soul Tool. "Thank you, Teacher Lin. I've really troubled you this time. I also said I would heavily reward you."
Lin Gong snorted coldly. "You've always been mysterious, but what heavy reward in this world is stronger than the thing in your hand? Do you know that I am a plant-type Soul Master? The item in the lead box has a fatal attraction to me. If I weren't so old and had some experience, I'm afraid I really wouldn't be able to resist."
Hearing this, Yang Xiong's heart sank. In fact, inviting Lin Gong this time was also taking a certain risk, but at that time, he had no other choice. Tang Hao's appearance was the only opportunity, and among the people around Yang Xiong, only Lin Gong was relatively reliable.
Yang Xiong thought for a long time and finally smiled. "It's just a Top-Tier Soul Bone. Although it's rare in this world, it's not one in a million. Besides, doesn't Teacher Lin also have a Top-Tier Head Soul Bone?"
Lin Gong said, "It was for that Head Soul Bone that I ruined my life, so I don't dare to touch your lead box."
"But how did you know there was such a treasure hidden there? Normally, who would hide a treasure in that kind of place?"
Yang Xiong said, "There are always some confident people in this world. However, this matter is of great importance. Teacher Lin, it's best not to reveal it easily. It might attract great trouble, and even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be able to withstand it."
Lin Gong was speechless for a moment. "Do you think I'm that indiscreet? No one will know about this matter except you and me."
Yang Xiong seemed to think of something. "By the way, Teacher Lin, did you find anything else when you went to that place?"
Lin Gong shook his head. "That place was indeed a bit unusual, but I dressed up as a Spirit Hall member according to what you said, and even concealed my appearance. I didn't use my Martial Soul the whole time, so no one should be able to find any trace of me."
Only then did Yang Xiong feel relieved. There were too many Martial Souls and methods in this world, and only an experienced person like Lin Gong could ensure foolproof safety.
Yang Xiong hesitated for a while before speaking. "Teacher Lin, I just became a disciple of the Sword Bone Douluo. They both decided to take me as their disciple."
Lin Gong's expression changed slightly, and finally, he said self-deprecatingly, "Why are you telling me this? The Sword Bone Douluo have a high status in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's your own opportunity to be able to become their disciple. You must seize this opportunity well."
Yang Xiong said, "No matter what, Teacher Lin, you are myEnlightenment teacher and the senior I respect the most."
In fact, Yang Xiong had always been very clear about Lin Gong's thoughts. He had always been training him as a disciple, but unfortunately, neither of them had pointed it out. Perhaps from now on, the two of them would no longer have the fate of master and disciple.
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate and took out a large Jade Box from his personal Soul Tool. The Jade Box was over a meter long, and just one look showed the extraordinary nature of the item inside.
Lin Gong was a little confused. "What are you up to? Do you really want to give me some treasure?"
Yang Xiong handed the Jade Box to Lin Gong with a half-smile, signaling him to open it himself.
Lin Gong opened the Jade Box with a puzzled look. Inside the Jade Box was actually a huge bamboo shoot. The entire bamboo shoot was dark green, and even the roots were still attached, with some soil clinging to them.
As soon as Lin Gong opened the Jade Box, he felt a strong attraction from the item inside, and even his Martial Soul was greatly attracted, as if the Purple Emperor Bamboo was a little out of control.
The item inside this jade box was precisely the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, one of the top-tier Immortal Herbs. For a bamboo-type Martial Soul like Lin Gong's Purple Emperor Bamboo, it could absolutely be called a divine item.
Lin Gong looked at the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo and couldn't help but swallow. "Little Xiong, where did you find this thing? Why does it feel like it complements my Martial Soul somewhat?"
Yang Xiong chuckled, "This thing is called the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo. It's an extremely rare spiritual herb in the world and has a huge effect on all bamboo-type Martial Souls. After consuming it, it might even cause your Martial Soul to evolve. It's a top-tier spiritual herb of the Wood attribute."
There was no concept of Immortal Herbs in this world, and Yang Xiong didn't want to explain too much.
Lin Gong looked at the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo before him, his eyes filled with eagerness, but he was still a little confused. "Little Xiong, don't tell me this thing came from Dugu Bo's old lair."
Yang Xiong spoke with a half-smile, "That's exactly right, Teacher Lin. Are you perhaps afraid that Dugu Bo will come looking for trouble later?"
Lin Gong let out an annoyed huff. "Just Dugu Bo, that's all. He's just relying on breaking through to Titled Douluo. I don't care about someone who's at the bottom of the Titled Douluo ranks."
However, Lin Gong looked at the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo and hesitated for a long time before speaking. "Little Xiong, since you've given me this Ink Jade Divine Bamboo, how am I supposed to consume this thing?"
The Ink Jade Divine Bamboo was a huge bamboo shoot, over a meter long, entirely black, and looked very hard. Especially at the roots, there was still a lot of mud attached. Back then, to efficiently dig up the Immortal Herbs, Yang Xiong had dug up many of them along with the mud and roots.
Yang Xiong's face darkened when he heard this, and he finally spoke helplessly, "Teacher Lin, I only found scattered mentions of the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo in ancient texts, so I don't know how to consume it either."
"However, I suggest that Teacher Lin, you'd best consume the entire Ink Jade Divine Bamboo. I don't know exactly which part is effective, and it would be a shame to waste it."
Lin Gong glanced at Yang Xiong, looking completely like he was looking at an idiot, as if to say, Do I look like a fool? Can this kind of thing be consumed whole?
And Yang Xiong continued, "Teacher Li, you'd best consume this Ink Jade Divine Bamboo as soon as possible. I'm going to the Star Dou Great Forest tomorrow or the day after to obtain a Soul Ring. At that time, I'll have to trouble Teacher Lin to accompany me."
Lin Gong looked impatient. "Isn't it just a Soul Ring? How high can the age of your fourth Soul Ring be? Compared to your fourth Soul Ring, how to consume this so-called divine bamboo is the real trouble."
Hearing this, Yang Xiong was about to leave, but Lin Gong spoke with some doubt. "Little Xiong, although I haven't opened the lead box, I can feel that the Soul Bone you got this time is very good, of extremely high quality, and it's a plant-type Soul Bone. Are you sure you want to absorb it?"
Yang Xiong was silent for a moment before speaking. "Teacher Lin, you should know that I've been cultivating my body, but body cultivation ultimately has its limits and can easily cause some damage to the body. A person can only bear so much. And this plant-type Soul Bone might fundamentally improve my body."
Lin Gong was thoughtful and finally spoke helplessly, "Alright, you've had your own cultivation ideas since you were young, and it's not good for me to interfere. But are you really sure you want to stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for your entire life?"
Yang Xiong retorted, "Teacher Lin, are you also planning to stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for your entire life?"
Lin Gong sighed. "I'm old now, and I don't have any great ambitions anymore. But you're a cunning kid, and you have great aspirations. I'm afraid you won't be content with being a Sect Guardian Douluo."
Yang Xiong thought carefully for a moment before speaking. "I was born in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and I consider the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect my home. But any child, when they grow up, always has to leave home and strive on their own. They can't always rely on home."
Lin Gong laughed at himself. "Alright, this old bone of mine still has some strength. I'll go out and explore with you, kid. Perhaps I can witness the rise of a strong person."
After saying this, Lin Gong continued to focus his attention on the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo. Yang Xiong watched Lin Gong's helpless expression regarding the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo and chuckled inwardly before leaving the area. It was better to let Lin Gong figure out this troublesome matter himself. Perhaps he could gradually research it using his Purple Emperor Bamboo Martial Soul.
As Yang Xiong was on his way home, he passed by Zhao Wuji's residence and saw Zhao Wuji seriously guiding the cultivation of three people. These three were Qin Shuang, Oscar, and Yang Wei. It seemed that his older brother Yang Wei was being severely disciplined by Zhao Wuji.
However, Yang Xiong wasn't in the mood to think about such things right now. Basically, all his thoughts were on the treasures he had.
Yang Xiong returned home and eagerly opened the lead box. Inside the lead box was a dark blue right leg Soul Bone, which was the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Soul Bone.
As soon as the lead box was opened, the entire room was instantly filled with the aura of life, as if being in an ocean of life. He felt incredibly comfortable.
When Yang Xiong saw this Soul Bone, a hint of eagerness appeared on his face, even a hint of ferocity.
This Soul Bone was prepared by Tang Hao for Tang San and came from Tang San's mother. But since Tang Hao had placed such a valuable Soul Bone in an unknown cave, he couldn't be blamed for taking it.
Yang Xiong himself had also been conflicted, but this hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Soul Bone was too compatible with him. This Soul Bone not only possessed the ultimate life attribute but also had the ability to fly.
As for the issue of whether he would become enemies with Tang San in the future, he couldn't consider that much right now. It was impossible to give up this level of treasure for a little bit of classmate affection. Moreover, Yang Xiong had already made arrangements. Even if Tang Hao and Tang San were suspicious, they would probably target Spirit Hall directly.
Furthermore, after absorbing the Soul Bone, as long as he didn't use it easily, no one would be able to discover it, not even Tang Hao.
The only one who might be able to discover it was the Blue Silver Emperor A Yin herself. Unfortunately, without the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well, A Yin probably wouldn't be able to recover for her entire life.
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