On the way back to Holy Soul Village—
Tang San and Xiao Wu both remained dead silent, openly ignoring each other.
Tang Lan, stuck in the middle, struggled to hold back his laughter.
This was exactly the outcome he wanted!
Once they reached home—
As expected, their father was gone, leaving only Old Jack waiting for them.
After seeing Old Jack off—
"Brother, what now?" Tang San asked.
"Father probably has something important he has to do," Tang Lan said as if he had already expected this.
"Whether it's the Random Wind Hammer Technique or other hammer techniques, there's no way an ordinary blacksmith could master them."
Tang San fell into silent agreement.
He had noticed this long ago.
Tang Lan ruffled Tang San's hair.
"Everyone has their own secrets. Once we're strong enough, Father will naturally tell us."
"For now, I'll be taking Xiao Wu to train with the Blue Silver King."
"You'll have the house to yourself, so you can focus on whatever you need to do."
Tang San's body tensed!
He turned to Tang Lan with visible guilt, hesitating as if he wanted to say something—
Because of his obsession with training the Undying Seal Technique, he had completely forgotten to forge the hidden weapons he had originally promised.
"PAH—!"
Tang Lan smacked Tang San's head.
"If you don't want to talk, then don't. You're my little brother—you think I'd actually hold it against you?" Tang Lan teased.
"If you don't understand something about the Undying Seal Technique, just come ask me anytime."
After saying that,
He took Xiao Wu's hand and walked out.
Tang San's guilt was written all over his face.
He wanted to call them back multiple times.
But in the end—
He simply watched in silence as the two of them left.
Once the door shut,
He stepped up to the forging platform,
His gaze sharper and more determined than ever!
"Then I'll express it through my craft!"
On the Road—
Tang Lan and Xiao Wu had just left the village.
"Are you sure this is okay?" Xiao Wu asked worriedly.
"Even though I don't like Tang San, I still don't want to see you two…"
"Don't worry about it." Tang Lan waved it off.
"Xiao San has his own secrets—he's been training in secret from me and Father since we were kids."
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in shock.
"He even hides things from his own family?!" She blurted out.
"But Lan-ge, you always share everything with him—how could he…"
She trailed off, clearly upset.
Tang Lan simply smiled and shrugged.
"That's just how family works. Blood is blood."
"I can be selfless, but I won't force my morality onto others."
"When he wants to talk, he'll talk."
Xiao Wu pouted.
Her opinion of Tang San took another nosedive.
Seeing this, Tang Lan secretly grinned to himself.
Daily routine: Drag Tang San's reputation through the mud— ✅
A short while later—
Tang Lan suddenly activated the flight ability of his Blue Silver Right Leg Bone.
Before Xiao Wu could react—
He lifted her into his arms and soared into the sky, flying straight toward the Blue Silver King's Forest.
Xiao Wu was so stunned she stayed frozen for a full ten seconds.
Then, her voice trembled—
"L-Lan-ge… Y-Your leg bone…?"
"If I'm not mistaken, this should be my mother's soul bone." Tang Lan answered calmly.
Xiao Wu crashed—
Her mind went blank!
WHAT?!
His MOTHER'S soul bone?!
The aura was clearly from a 100,000-year-old soul bone!
Does that mean his mother was a 100,000-year soul beast?!
Wait…
Could it be…
As Xiao Wu's thoughts spiraled,
Tang Lan landed in the forest.
After setting Xiao Wu down,
He patted the massive trunk of the Blue Silver King.
Unleashing his Blue Silver Domain,
The surrounding Blue Silver Grass began to sway in response to his presence.
Then, he dropped a bombshell—
"Xiao Wu, you're a 100,000-year soul beast in human form, aren't you?"
Xiao Wu completely froze!
HE KNEW?!
But… How?!
A non-Titled Douluo shouldn't be able to tell!
Wait!
"L-Lan-ge… Y-Your mother was a 100,000-year soul beast too?" Xiao Wu asked in shock.
"A 100,000-year Blue Silver Grass?"
Tang Lan nodded… then shook his head.
He sat down beneath the Blue Silver King and patted the ground beside him.
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Wu sat down next to him.
"I'll tell you my story," Tang Lan said, gazing up at the sky.
"It might not be as long as yours, but it's… pretty unbelievable."
"It all started with my Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony…"
He told her everything.
Every detail—except for two things:
He was a transmigrator.He had a system.
Everything else—he revealed without reservation.
By the time he finished,
Xiao Wu's gaze had completely changed!
Genuine sincerity…
Was always the ultimate weapon.
"…That's about everything," Tang Lan finally said.
He looked down at Xiao Wu and spoke softly—
"I was always curious…" Tang Lan murmured, gazing at Xiao Wu.
"Why did a simple Blue Silver Grass feel so much like my mother?"
"It wasn't until I absorbed the mental inheritance left by the Blue Silver King—"
"That I learned about 100,000-year soul beasts, human transformations, and the Blue Silver Emperor."
"That's when I finally realized—"
"That plant wasn't just any Blue Silver Grass."
"She was the Blue Silver Emperor—my mother."
"And in my veins—"
"Flows half soul beast blood."
"As for you…"
"You must be the 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit who transformed into a human, right?"
Xiao Wu—Frozen in Fear!
Her entire body tensed up!
But the trust she had built with Tang Lan over the past semester won out.
She clenched her teeth—and nodded.
Her determined gaze locked onto Tang Lan, as if awaiting judgment.
Tang Lan Stands Up—Aura Shifts!
With a single step—
His Martial Souls erupted into view!
Left hand—Blue Silver Emperor!
Right hand—Thunderflame Clear Sky Hammer!
"A 100,000-year soul beast? I'll take you!"
Xiao Wu's Heart—Plunges into Despair!
I knew it…
Humans and soul beasts could never truly coexist…
She closed her eyes, surrendering herself to fate.
But no attack came.
When she opened her eyes again—
She saw Tang Lan grinning playfully, his eyes filled with amusement.
"To think we shared a bed for an entire semester…" Tang Lan sighed dramatically.
"And you still thought I'd kill you?"
He placed a hand over his heart, pretending to be deeply wounded.
Xiao Wu Finally Realizes—She Got Pranked!
"Ahhh—!"
"Brother, you're the worst!"
She huffed in embarrassment and launched a Rabbit Kick at him—
But Tang Lan sidestepped easily.
In one swift motion, he wrapped an arm around her waist—
Their faces suddenly inches apart.
Their breaths intertwined.
Their eyes locked.
"Xiao Wu," Tang Lan said softly.
"Since I've taken you in as my sister—"
"I will always protect you."
"No matter who tries to hurt you—"
"They'll have to step over my dead body first."
Xiao Wu—Completely Overwhelmed!
As a soul beast newly experiencing human emotions,
She had no defense against such words!
Her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"Brother…!"
"Xiao Wu will stay with you forever!"
Tang Lan—About to Seal the Deal?!
The moment was perfect.
Tang Lan considered going for a kiss, just to ignite the fire further…
But then—
System: STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!
[Host has earned Xiao Wu's true love, seizing a significant amount of Tang San's fortune!]
[Reward: 'Martial Soul Trait Awakening – Free Selection'!]
Tang Lan—Instantly Drops the Idea.
Got her!
Mission complete!
Instead of kissing her,
He affectionately ruffled her hair.
"As your brother, let me teach you a new technique."
"It's called the Undying Seal Technique—listen carefully."
Passing Down the Undying Seal Technique!
Tang Lan fully explained the technique,
Including key insights and training experiences.
"Start practicing now," he said.
"If you run into problems, just ask me anytime."
Xiao Wu—Absolutely Starstruck!
"Brother, did you create this too?"
"Yup. Impressed?" Tang Lan smirked.
"Brother, you're amazing!" Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled.
"This Undying Seal Technique feels even more powerful than a 100,000-year soul ring!"
Tang Lan: That's Such a Douluo Thing to Say.
Of course she'd compare it to a soul ring.
He patted her head again.
"Alright, enough chatter. Go train."
Xiao Wu playfully stuck out her tongue,
Then sat down beside the Blue Silver King,
And began practicing the Undying Seal Technique.
Meanwhile, Tang Lan finally had some free time.
Time to check his reward…
(End of Chapter)
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