"Alright," Dai Mubai nodded, choosing not to ask too many questions. He figured the details would come out soon enough.
Time passed. Tang San and Dai Mubai meandered their way out of Heaven Dou City, eventually arriving in the outskirts.
"Now, Tang San, what's the matter? You can speak freely. Within a hundred meters of here, it's just you and me. No one else," Dai Mubai said confidently.
He wasn't bluffing. Using his spiritual awareness, he had confirmed that apart from the two of them, there truly was no one nearby. Even someone stronger than him wouldn't be able to hide in such an open space—unless they were a god, of course.
While Dai Mubai respected the power of deities, his thoughts briefly turned to his own strange experiences. At level 70, he had already attracted the attention of several gods. If not for Hadina's overwhelming strength, he might have already accepted the inheritance of one of these divine beings.
Little did Dai Mubai know, this wasn't entirely Hadina's doing. Instead, a certain "good brother" of his, Li Si, had intervened, and the gods themselves had acted directly…
"Boss Dai, I would like your help in hunting a spirit beast. Tang San will forever be grateful!" Tang San said with solemn determination.
Dai Mubai froze. Why would Tang San make such a request?
He had just reached the rank of Soul Elder. Was he looking to hunt a spirit beast for a spirit bone?
The thought of Tang San adding a spirit ring to his second martial soul hadn't crossed Dai Mubai's mind. After all, Tang San wasn't foolish enough to do that, right?
After a brief pause, Dai Mubai asked, "Tang San, hunting spirit beasts is no small matter. Can you tell me why you need this?"
If Tang San merely wanted to hunt numerous spirit beasts for a chance at spirit bones, Dai Mubai wouldn't help. That was a waste of resources unless Tang San planned to absorb those spirit bones himself.
Hearing this, Tang San hesitated briefly before deciding to come clean. He would need Dai Mubai's help, so there was no point in hiding the truth. Besides, Dai Mubai, as the prince of the Star Luo Empire, was a worthy ally. Investing in a dual-martial-soul soul master with boundless potential was a win for him.
Why Dai Mubai and not someone else? Tang San didn't trust anyone else. With Dai Mubai's current strength, he was more than capable of helping him hunt a thousand-year spirit beast.
"Boss Dai, I have twin martial souls."
At these words, Tang San intended to summon his second martial soul but realized, with his injured hands, he couldn't release it. The situation left him feeling awkward.
Dai Mubai's eyes widened in feigned shock, his body stiffening momentarily before his expression turned incredulous.
He wants to add a spirit ring to his second martial soul?
For a moment, Dai Mubai considered refusing outright, but a sly thought crossed his mind.
What if we encounter a thousand-year spirit bone during the hunt, and Tang San impulsively absorbs it? Wouldn't that cripple him?
Feigning astonishment, Dai Mubai adopted the most convincing expression of shock. "Tang San, you have twin martial souls?! And you're asking me to help you hunt a spirit beast to add a spirit ring to your second martial soul?"
Tang San, seeing Dai Mubai's reaction, nodded in satisfaction. So even someone as strong as Dai Mubai is shocked by my twin martial souls. Seems like he's not as unshakable as he appears.
"Yes, Boss Dai. Please help me!"
Dai Mubai furrowed his brows, pretending to grapple with the request. After a moment, he gritted his teeth and nodded.
"We're teammates, and we're in the same squad. Fine, I'll help you."
Tang San's eyes lit up with joy. Had Dai Mubai agreed too readily, Tang San might have been suspicious. This way, it seemed like Dai Mubai had seriously weighed the risks and benefits.
He must think highly of my potential. If Dai Mubai's performance in the future isn't disappointing, lending him a hand won't be out of the question, Tang San mused.
After a moment, Dai Mubai continued. "With Yan around, nothing unexpected should happen during the qualifiers of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. When are you planning to go?"
Tang San gave a bitter smile. With his hands injured, he clearly needed to wait until he healed. If not for his injuries, he could have gone immediately since the Sunset Forest wasn't far from Heaven Dou City.
Noticing Tang San's hesitation, Dai Mubai seemed to catch on. "We shouldn't delay. If your father or your teacher find out, they'll definitely oppose this. Let's go find Ye Lingling and Jiangzhu to heal your hands first."
"Thank you, Boss Dai!"
Time passed. When Dai Mubai and Tang San returned to Shrek Academy, Ye Lingling and Jiangzhu had already come back from the restaurant.
Without wasting time, Dai Mubai asked the two healing-type soul masters to heal Tang San's hands.
With one being a top-tier healer and the other a peak-level healer, Tang San's hands were restored in no time.
At Tang San's suggestion, Dai Mubai sought out Flender and requested a few days off. Zhu Zhuqing temporarily assumed the role of Shrek Academy's captain for the tournament.
Thus, Dai Mubai and Tang San set out for the Sunset Forest.
When they arrived, Tang Hao didn't show up to stop Tang San from adding a spirit ring to his Clear Sky Hammer. Dai Mubai deduced that Tang Hao was likely still at the Blue Silver Emperor's side.
Perhaps Tang Hao will show up after the qualifiers to secretly protect Tang San during the elimination rounds, Dai Mubai thought.
"Tang San, what kind of spirit ring are you looking for for your second martial soul? You're the master's disciple, so you should have a clear idea," Dai Mubai asked.
Tang San nodded, his respect for Dai Mubai growing. Dai Mubai's pragmatic question made him seem like a dependable ally.
If Dai Mubai ever needs help in the future, I'll repay his kindness when I can, Tang San resolved.
"Boss Dai, my second martial soul is a forging hammer, so it should focus on offense with some defense. The best options would be bear-type, tiger-type, or spirit beasts with dragon lineage."
Tang San analyzed his needs earnestly. These categories of spirit beasts were known for their exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities.
Should they encounter one that fit his criteria…
(Chapter ends.)
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