[TL/N: I'll be changing Yuexuan to Moon Pavilion starting now.]
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"Blue Silver King, when will your tribulation arrive?" Lin Mu asked, looking at the Blue Silver King.
"Your Majesty, I have sensed that the tribulation will arrive within the next half month."
"Hmm, the intensity of the first tribulation is not very strong. With your tenacious vitality, you should be able to withstand it."
After a pause, Lin Mu changed the subject and said in a deep voice, "But just in case, you should sacrifice yourself to Little San before the tribulation arrives."
As a plant-type soul beast, the Blue Silver King's vitality is far stronger than that of other soul beasts, and the probability of him surviving the first tribulation is very high.
However, Lin Mu did not want to take the risk.
He knew very well that even if the Blue Silver King did not pass the first tribulation, as long as the energy was sufficient, the soul ring formed by the sacrifice would still be a 100,000-year soul ring.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as His Majesty breaks through to level 60, I will sacrifice myself to him."
The Blue Silver King's tone was very firm. If it did not cling to this powerful figure, even if it managed to survive the first tribulation, it would not be able to survive the second.
As long as it sacrifices itself to become His Majesty's sixth spirit ring, it can also benefit and become a divine beast after His Majesty becomes a god.
Seeing that the Blue Silver King was so sensible, Lin Mu nodded slightly, took out a jade bottle from his storage spirit tool, and introduced it: "The medicinal liquid inside contains pure life energy. Absorbing it when you sacrifice yourself will ensure that you reach the 100,000-year level."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Blue Silver King was extremely grateful. It never expected that His Majesty's master would think so much about it. He was truly a rare and benevolent person in the world.
Hearing the Blue Silver King's gratitude, a strange light flashed in Lin Mu's eyes.
Could it be that soul beasts are so easily satisfied?
On second thought, it made sense. Soul beasts that have lived for so many years are willing to sacrifice themselves to humans they have known for only a few years or decades. In the end, they lack something deep in their hearts; they need someone to recognize them.
After dealing with the Blue Silver King's matter, Lin Mu turned to find Ah Yin. As Tang San's master, he had a responsibility to take care of his mother.
Time flew by, and a week passed in the blink of an eye.
With the aid of the pill, Tang San successfully broke through to level sixty and accepted the sacrifice of the Blue Silver King, successfully obtaining his first 100,000-year soul ring.
Immediately afterward, he absorbed a 100,000-year left arm soul bone, his soul power breaking through to level sixty-five in one fell swoop, even strengthening the origin of his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul.
It was clear that the Blue Silver King's soul ring was more compatible with the Blue Silver Emperor than Xiao Wu's.
However, for a normal soul master, possessing a 100,000-year soul ring at the Soul Emperor level was already beyond imagination.
"Master, after absorbing this soul ring and soul bone, I feel my strength has increased at least threefold, and I can even contend with a Soul Douluo!"
Overwhelmed with excitement at the comprehensive improvement in his strength, Tang San exclaimed.
Hearing this, Lin Mu stepped forward and tapped Tang San's forehead hard, saying calmly, "Don't be too arrogant and complacent. You need to learn humility."
"Master, that doesn't sound like something you'd say."
Tang San retorted irritably, rolling his eyes at Lin Mu's lecture.
Hearing this, Lin Mu's lips twitched slightly. This kid had really grown up; he dared to talk back.
Immediately, Lin Mu tapped Tang San's forehead again, saying confidently, "I've always been the most timid and cowardly teacher. When have I ever actively sought trouble?"
"That's true. Master is different from those guys at Shrek Academy. Those guys cause trouble even though they have no strength. Master has strength but is low-key. Unless someone comes looking for trouble, I won't take action."
Tang San said this with a hint of flattery.
Actually, he didn't say one more thing: anyone who caused trouble would be beaten half to death by his master, with methods as ruthless as could be.
Lin Mu was very pleased with his disciple's heartfelt flattery; it felt like his years of careful teaching hadn't been in vain.
A moment later, Tang San suddenly remembered something and asked, "Master, when can I go see Xiao Wu?"
"No rush, you can't control your killing intent yet. I'm taking you to Moon Pavilion. We can go find Xiao Wu after you can control it."
Lin Mu said firmly.
To prevent Tang San from losing control, he needed to be cleansed at Moon Pavilion.
Tang San naturally had no objection to his master's arrangement; after all, more than two years had passed, and waiting a while longer wouldn't hurt.
After a brief farewell to Ah Yin, the two set off for Heaven Dou City.
Some time later, they arrived at a VIP room in Moon Pavilion.
"Little San, it's been so long! Auntie has missed you terribly."
Inside the room, the elegant Tang Yuehua scrutinized her nephew, whose appearance and demeanor had changed drastically. She had already deduced that he must have inherited the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor.
Two years ago, the Clear Sky Sect underwent a major upheaval. From the letter sent back by the Second Elder, she learned that the Sect Master and five elders were in danger and unable to return to the sect in the short term, so a temporary acting Sect Master had been appointed.
As for the deaths of Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, Tang Yuehua was unaware of them.
Faced with his aunt's concern, Tang San remained indifferent. Having witnessed the fates of Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, he had given up hope for her.
At this moment, Lin Mu interjected, "Madam Yue, I would like to ask you to help Xiao San control his murderous intent."
"Mr. Lin Mu, rest assured, Little San is my nephew. Of course, I won't stand idly by. However..."
After a moment of silence, a complex look flashed in Tang Yuehua's eyes, her tone urgent as she continued, "I want to inquire about my second brother's whereabouts. All these years, do you know his whereabouts?"
"He is dead!"
Tang San said without a ripple of emotion, his words startling.
"What?!"
Hearing this, Tang Yuehua was stunned, unable to process it. Her beloved second brother was dead?
If anyone else had said this, she certainly wouldn't have believed it, but coming from Tang San, she had no choice but to believe it.
In an instant, Tang Yuehua's delicate body slumped into the chair, her eyes glazed, utterly lost.
Seeing this, Lin Mu shook his head, looked at Tang San, and instructed, "Little San, you stay at Moon Pavilion to study for the time being. Come find me in Sunset Forest when you can control your killing intent."
"Yes, Master."
After giving these instructions, Lin Mu left the room.
Just as Lin Mu was about to leave through the main gate, he bumped into Xue Qinghe, who was accompanied by a sweet-looking girl, presumably Xue Ke.
The next moment, Xue Qinghe rushed over angrily, glaring fiercely at Lin Mu, and said with a mix of reproach and anger, "Lin Mu! Where have you been these past two years? Why did you leave me all alone!"
Seeing this, Xue Ke's eyes widened. Her usually gentle and refined older brother actually cared so much about a man.
No, this man seems to be Lin Mu, who disappeared for two years.
A moment later, Xue Qinghe also realized that his behavior was inappropriate. He grabbed Lin Mu and led him to the innermost room, slamming the door shut behind him.
"You're not allowed to go anywhere from now on. Until you help me seize the Heaven Dou Empire, you must stay here with me. If you dare refuse, I'll lock you in a secret chamber and torture you in different ways every day!"
At this moment, Qian Renxue had changed back into women's clothing and pinned Lin Mu against the wall.
In the past two years, at first she could still focus her energy on other things, but after a few months, the image of Lin Mu would uncontrollably appear in her mind, and her body could hardly bear it.
"Locking me in a secret chamber is a good idea, but I should be the one torturing you!"
"Hmph, as long as you promise never to leave again, it's up to you."
"You like this kind of thing, do you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Mu took the initiative and pinned Qian Renxue down.