Under the cover of night, the three Shrek headmasters scurried back to Shrek Academy, which had been renamed from Blue Tyrant Academy.
Fearing discovery by others, Dai Mubai and the rest first changed their clothes; otherwise, if questioned, they would surely be awkwardly scratching their feet.
After the three quietly returned to their bedrooms and spent the night, Tang San gathered everyone together early the next morning.
Because of Yu Xiaogang, Yu Tianheng also withdrew from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, greatly angering the three Professors.
They cursed him as an ungrateful wretch, but due to the influence of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, they did not pursue accountability and could only reluctantly let Yu Tianheng leave.
At this moment, in the backyard of Shrek Academy.
Six of the Shrek Seven Devils had already arrived. Since Yu Tianheng would be a main combat force later on, and also because of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San had called him over as well.
"Third Brother, why isn't Ning Rongrong here?"
Ever since the one-eyed Ma Hongjun learned of Tang San's identity, he naturally began to fawn over him. He didn't care about age; whoever was powerful was the brother.
"I have my own arrangements for Ning Rongrong."
In this life, Tang San did not intend to give the Qiluo Tulip to Ning Rongrong for free. In his opinion, Ning Rongrong would become an enemy sooner or later.
If he were to simply give her a Qiluo Tulip, allowing Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul to evolve, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?
After all, extorting several hundred million golden soul coins to use as start-up capital for their Tang Sect would eliminate the need to lower themselves to trade Zhuge Repeating Crossbows.
They could directly trade with Immortal Herbs. Moreover, she was just a support Martial Soul; if he could use Spirit Hall to kill the Sword and Bone Title Douluo in the future, even if Ning Rongrong broke through to Title Douluo, she would merely be a helpless support Title Douluo.
A single offense-type Soul Saint could take her life.
He would then step in to rescue the remaining disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, brainwash, tame, and filter them, then incorporate them into the Tang Sect.
This would provide a continuous supply of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Souls for the Tang Sect he would establish in the future.
Tang San's thoughts were beautiful, and if it weren't for Qian Xunfeng, the success rate would be very high; perhaps he could even make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School completely exclusive to the Tang Sect.
"I see. I wonder why Third Brother called us here?"
Seeing that Tang San was unwilling to speak, Ma Hongjun didn't press further. Instead, he asked why they had been called, as he had heard Dai Mubai mention yesterday that Tang San possessed something that could enhance their strength.
It could also increase their cultivation speed. Ma Hongjun had already roughly guessed the reason Tang San had gathered them and was naturally a bit impatient.
Dai Mubai, on the other hand, had already prepared himself mentally and was not as eager, simply waiting to see how Tang San would distribute things this time.
"Last time, when Dad took me away, I unexpectedly found a treasure trove and discovered some Immortal Herbs that can improve our aptitude. If we consume them and cultivate for another year, by the All-Continent Soul Master Competition, even the championship wouldn't be out of our reach."
As Tang San spoke, his expression gradually grew excited. He wanted to defeat all teams in the Soul Master Competition and claim all three soul bones for himself.
In this life, he did not plan to share the three soul bones, because his external soul bone was gone in this life, making future battles very difficult.
There was also Shi Nian's head soul bone. Although it was only a ten-thousand-year soul bone, the soul skill it produced was quite good.
For victory, he could let Dad kill Shi Nian and take the soul bone for Xiao Fei, as the cultivation age was still a bit low.
It had to be at least fifty thousand years old to be worthy of Tang San's absorption.
This skull would be given to Xiao Fei.
To ensure her talent wasn't wasted, Xiao Fei would have to suffer a bit. Besides, once she became his Asura Sword sheath, would he mistreat Xiao Fei?
"What! Such a rare treasure exists?"
Yu Tianheng had never heard of such a treasure. He was first stunned, then looked at Tang San in disbelief.
He seemed to want to confirm if Tang San was lying.
"Yu Tianheng, what do you mean by looking at my Third Brother like that? Third Brother is pure and upright; would he trick you?"
Seeing Yu Tianheng's expression, Ma Hongjun knew it was his time to shine. He immediately transformed into the most loyal dog, scolding Yu Tianheng.
Seeing Ma Hongjun's behavior, the indecisive Yu Tianheng didn't know how to retort for a moment. Fearing misunderstanding, he immediately waved his hand and said somewhat helplessly, "No, no, it's just that this is the first time I've heard of such a miraculous thing, so I'm just a bit curious."
"Hmph, just wait and see."
Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes at Yu Tianheng, snorted coldly, and thought, 'This little good-for-nothing who only joined Shrek Academy because of that big good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang is far inferior to Dai-Laoda and Third Brother.'
'An indecisive good-for-nothing, how does he deserve to enjoy such a treasure? He's just a freeloader!'
"Fatty, we're teammates from now on; you can't talk like that."
Although very pleased with Fatty's current appearance, Tang San, to maintain his image, still righteously lectured Ma Hongjun.
This immediately moved Yu Tianheng immensely.
Tang San was even more delighted at this sight. He also looked down on Yu Tianheng, this good-for-nothing. He had higher soul power than them initially, but after a year and a half, he was still only a forty-sixth-level Soul Zong.
They were now almost all Soul Sects, and he himself was already a forty-sixth-level Soul Zong, having caught up and surpassed this good-for-nothing Yu Tianheng.
He wondered how he had cultivated after leaving Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
"Third Brother, what's the surprise exactly?"
Oscar didn't pay attention to Yu Tianheng's expression and said to Tang San, somewhat ingratiatingly.
Seeing this, Tang San no longer concealed it. With a mysterious smile, he took out a jade box from his Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night.
Opening the jade box, nine Immortal Herbs lay inside.
Just as in the original work, Ma Hongjun received the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Oscar received the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, and Dai Mubai received the Wonderous Velvet Sky-Reaching Chrysanthemum.
Since the Yearning Broken Heart Red could not be ripened by divine power, Tang San naturally did not collect it and instead gave Xiao Fei the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.
Yu Tianheng was casually given the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma, which originally belonged to Yu Xiaogang, while Tang San kept the Looking Through Autumn Water Dew for himself.
After all, he could now devour the life force of evil soul beasts for cultivation and had no need for Immortal Herbs.
Unless it was the Octagonal Ice Herb and Fiery Apricot, which would grant his Dark Blue Silver Grass ice and fire immunity.
Unfortunately, these two herbs had long disappeared; otherwise, he could also compensate for the Blue Silver Grass's flaws and display great power in the Soul Master Competition.
At this moment, Tang San only had the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss and Qiluo Tulip left in his hand, as well as an eight-grade purple ganoderma that wasn't an Immortal Herb, which he intended for the good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang.
After all, Yu Xiaogang was his teacher. To promote the great spirit of respecting teachers and valuing the Dao, uniting relatives and friends, and selfless dedication when he became a god in the future,
he had to help the good-for-nothing Yu Xiaogang break through from level twenty-nine. Otherwise, if he became a god and Xiaogang was still level twenty-nine, it wouldn't look good for him as a god.
After teaching them how to consume the Immortal Herbs, Tang San said with a smile, "You all consume them first; I'll protect you outside."
"Okay, thank you, Third Brother."
Xiao Fei suddenly emerged from behind Tang San at this moment and gave Tang San a kiss, making Tang San utterly disoriented.
"You must protect Xiao Fei, Third Brother~"
After Xiao Fei finished speaking, she consumed the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and sat cross-legged on the ground, concentrating on refining it.