Chapter 120: Mo Jade Divine Bamboo
After leaving Ning Fengzhi and the others, Yang Xiong headed straight for Lin Gong's residence. As far as Yang Xiong knew, Lin Gong had been staying at his house ever since his return and hadn't even stepped outside.
When Lin Gong saw Yang Xiong, a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes: "Little Xiong, seems like you couldn't resist and came to find me right away."
Yang Xiong sat down directly and smiled slightly: "Teacher Lin, I trust your character, or else you wouldn't have helped me all this time and taken special care of me."
Lin Gong gave a bitter smile: "Don't try to flatter me. I've been extremely cautious, afraid something might go wrong."
"Teacher Lin, with your strength, what problem could there possibly be in this world?"
"Don't flatter me, I'm just a Soul Douluo. I wouldn't even dare go to Spirit Hall. Otherwise, I wouldn't have ended up like this."
After some pleasantries, Lin Gong took out a lead box about one and a half meters long from his soul tool, which looked quite heavy.
Upon seeing the box, Yang Xiong's whole body began to tremble. For a soul master, this was an incredibly rare and precious treasure, a true masterpiece.
Lin Gong gave a bitter smile: "Quickly put this away. It's too valuable. If it weren't for you, I'd probably have been unable to resist absorbing it."
Yang Xiong opened a small gap in his Tianhe, and even with the smallest of gaps, an overwhelming life force instantly filled the entire room, as if he was submerged in an ocean of life.
In just an instant, Yang Xiong confirmed what was inside the lead box. Without saying another word, he placed the box into his soul tool: "Thank you, Teacher Lin. You've really helped me out this time. As I promised, I'll repay you."
Lin Gong snorted: "You're always so mysterious, but what reward could be greater than what's in your hands? Do you know I'm a plant-type soul master? The contents of that lead box have a deadly attraction to me. If I weren't so old and experienced, I might have truly been unable to resist."
Hearing this, Yang Xiong felt a pang of guilt. In fact, bringing Lin Gong along had been risky, but at that time, he had no other options. Tang Hao's appearance had been his only chance, and Lin Gong had been the only reliable person by his side.
Yang Xiong thought for a moment, then smiled: "It's just a top-tier soul bone. Although it's rare in this world, it's not one of a kind. Besides, Teacher Lin, don't you also have a top-tier head soul bone?"
Lin Gong replied: "It was because of that head soul bone that I ruined my life. That's why I don't dare touch the lead box you have."
"By the way, how did you know that something like this was hidden there? Who would normally hide a treasure in such a place?"
Yang Xiong said: "There are always some confident people in this world. But this matter is significant. Teacher Lin, it's best if you don't casually spread this information. It might cause huge trouble, and even Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be able to handle it."
Lin Gong responded in frustration: "Do you think I'm that careless? No one but you and me will know about this."
Yang Xiong seemed to remember something: "By the way, Teacher Lin, did you find anything else when you went there?"
Lin Gong shook his head: "That place was indeed unusual, but I followed your instructions and disguised myself as a Spirit Hall member. I even hid my appearance and never used my martial soul. No one should have been able to track my trail."
Yang Xiong felt relieved. There were so many martial souls and methods in the world, and only someone as experienced as Lin Gong could ensure everything was done perfectly.
After pondering for a while, Yang Xiong spoke again: "Teacher Lin, I've just accepted Sword Bone Douluo and Bone Douluo as my masters. They both decided to jointly take me as their disciple."
Lin Gong's expression shifted slightly, and he eventually said with a self-deprecating smile: "Why tell me about something like this? Sword Bone Douluo holds a high position in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Being accepted by them is your own opportunity. You should grasp it well."
Yang Xiong replied: "No matter what, Teacher Lin, you've always been my first mentor and the senior I respect the most."
In truth, Yang Xiong had always known what was on Lin Gong's mind. He had been cultivating him as a disciple for a long time. Unfortunately, they had never explicitly acknowledged it, and perhaps from now on, they would no longer have a master-disciple relationship.
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate, and from his soul tool, he took out a large jade box, over a meter long, and it was immediately apparent that the contents inside were extraordinary.
Lin Gong looked confused: "What are you up to, kid? Are you really planning to give me a treasure?"
Yang Xiong smiled faintly and handed the jade box to Lin Gong, signaling him to open it himself.
With a face full of confusion, Lin Gong opened the jade box, only to find a massive bamboo shoot inside. The bamboo shoot was dark green, and even the roots were still attached, with some dirt on them.
The moment Lin Gong opened the box, he felt an immense pull from within. The object inside had an overwhelming attraction, almost as if his martial soul, the Purple Illumination Bamboo, couldn't resist.
The object inside the jade box was the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo, one of the finest celestial herbs in the world. For Lin Gong, who had a bamboo-based martial soul, it was truly a divine item.
Lin Gong couldn't help but swallow as he stared at the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo: "Little Xiong, where did you find this? It feels like it's complementary to my martial soul."
Yang Xiong smiled: "This is called Mo Jade Divine Bamboo. It's an extremely rare spiritual herb in the world. It has an immense effect on all bamboo-type martial souls. Consuming it could even cause a martial soul to evolve. It's a top-tier wood attribute spiritual herb."
In this world, the concept of celestial herbs didn't exist, and Yang Xiong didn't want to explain further.
Lin Gong, though his eyes burned with desire, still looked confused: "Little Xiong, don't tell me this came from Dugu Bo's old hideout?"
Yang Xiong smiled faintly: "Teacher Lin, exactly. Are you afraid Dugu Bo will cause trouble for you later?"
Lin Gong snorted: "Dugu Bo is just an old man, relying on his breakthrough to Title Douluo. I don't care about someone like him."
However, Lin Gong still hesitated for a long time before speaking: "Little Xiong, since you gave me this Mo Jade Divine Bamboo, how should it be consumed?"
The Mo Jade Divine Bamboo was a massive bamboo shoot, over a meter long, entirely black, and appeared very sturdy. The roots were still attached, and Yang Xiong had dug it up with great efficiency, bringing it out along with the dirt.
Yang Xiong's face darkened as he spoke helplessly: "Teacher Lin, I only found a few mentions of the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo in ancient books, so I don't know exactly how to consume it."
"But I suggest you consume the whole Mo Jade Divine Bamboo. I'm not sure which part will be most effective, so it'd be a shame to waste it."
Lin Gong gave him a look that seemed to say: Do you think I'm an idiot? How could I consume the whole thing?
Yang Xiong continued: "Teacher Lin, you'd better consume the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo soon. I'll be heading to Star Dou Forest for my soul ring either tomorrow or the day after, and I'll need you to accompany me."
Lin Gong seemed impatient: "It's just a soul ring. What's so special about your fourth soul ring? How is this Mo Jade Divine Bamboo's consumption a bigger problem?"
Yang Xiong, ready to leave, was stopped by Lin Gong's voice: "Little Xiong, although I haven't opened the lead box, I can sense that the soul bone you've obtained is quite remarkable. It's a high-quality plant-type soul bone. Are you sure you want to absorb it?"
Yang Xiong fell silent for a moment before speaking: "Teacher Lin, you know I've been focusing on body refining. However, body refining has its limits, and it can also cause some damage to the body. No matter how strong the body is, it will eventually reach its limit. This plant-type soul bone might fundamentally improve my body."
Lin Gong seemed to contemplate this for a while before sighing: "Fine, you've always had your own ideas about cultivation. I won't interfere. But are you really sure you want to stay in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for your whole life?"
Yang Xiong asked: "Teacher Lin, do you plan to stay in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for your whole life?"
Lin Gong sighed: "I'm already old, and I've lost my ambitions. But you're so crafty, and your goals are so grand. I fear you won't be satisfied staying as a mere guardian Douluo."
Yang Xiong thought carefully for a while before answering: "I was born in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I consider it my home. But any child must eventually leave home to strike out on their own. They can't rely on their family forever."
Lin Gong gave a self-deprecating smile: "Fine, I'll join you in going out. Perhaps I'll witness the rise of a true powerhouse."
After Lin Gong spoke, his gaze returned to the Mo Jade Divine Bamboo. Yang Xiong, seeing that Lin Gong was at a loss about how to deal with it, couldn't help but smile inwardly as he left. Let Lin Gong solve this problem himself. Perhaps he could use his martial soul, the Purple Illumination Bamboo, to figure it out.
As Yang Xiong walked back home, he passed by Zhao Wuji's residence and saw Zhao Wuji sternly guiding the training of three people: Qin Shuang, Oscar, and his older brother, Yang Wei. It seemed like his older brother was being severely scolded by Zhao Wuji.
But Yang Xiong didn't pay much attention to that, as his mind was entirely occupied with the treasures he had in his possession.
Returning home, Yang Xiong eagerly opened the lead box. Inside was a deep blue right leg soul bone, the 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone.
As soon as the lead box was opened, the entire room was instantly filled with a vibrant life force, as though he were submerged in an ocean of life, and Yang Xiong felt an overwhelming sense of comfort.
Looking at the soul bone, Yang Xiong's face showed a hint of intense excitement, even a bit of savagery.
This soul bone had been prepared for Tang San by Tang Hao, coming from Tang San's mother. But since Tang Hao had hidden such a valuable soul bone in a mysterious cave, Yang Xiong didn't feel guilty about taking it.
Yang Xiong had once hesitated, but this 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor right leg soul bone was so perfectly suited to him. Not only did it have an extreme life attribute, but it also had flying capabilities.
As for the potential conflict with Tang San, that wasn't something he could consider now. He couldn't give up such a powerful treasure just for the sake of their friendship. Besides, Yang Xiong had already made arrangements. Even if Tang Hao and Tang San suspected something, they would likely focus their attention on Spirit Hall.
Moreover, once Yang Xiong absorbed the soul bone, as long as he didn't use it recklessly, no one would be able to detect it, not even Tang Hao.
The only one who might discover it was Blue Silver Emperor A Yin herself, but without the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes, A Yin would likely never be able to recover.
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