"Human connections and worldly wisdom?" A trace of doubt flashed in Tang San's eyes as he murmured.
In his previous life at the Tang Sect, he had always been engrossed in studying hidden weapons. No one had ever taught him these things.
"Little San, do you know why my soul power is only level 29, yet countless people call me Grandmaster?" Yu Xiaogang said with a straight face, his hands clasped behind his back.
Tang San scratched his head, pondering for a moment. "Is it because of your vast knowledge, Teacher?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "That is only one reason. More importantly, it is because I am skilled at managing interpersonal relationships."
"Making a living in the Soul Master world is not that easy. Erlong's temperament is too rigid, and Flender only knows how to use petty tricks. But fortunately, you still have me. The three of us worked together, and only then did we finally make a great name for ourselves."
Hearing this, a flash of understanding crossed Tang San's eyes, and he said excitedly, "So that's why, in the Golden Iron Triangle, you are known as the 'wisdom' corner."
Yu Xiaogang nodded in gratification. This child is teachable.
Meanwhile, in the rest area.
Gu Rong plopped down on the sofa and said casually, "Fengzhi, why are you being so polite to Yu Xiaogang? Last time that sword-maniac came back and told me that waste actually peed himself in terror under Chen Yu's soul power pressure."
"Hehe, Uncle Gu, although Yu Xiaogang's strength isn't much, he isn't as worthless as he looks," Ning Fengzhi said with a faint smile.
"Hmph, isn't he just Yu Yuanzhen's son." The Bone Douluo said disdainfully, toying with the teacup in his hand.
Although Yu Xiaogang rarely left his home when he was young, his name was known to everyone in the upper echelons of the three upper clans.
The dignified son of the Thunder Douluo, the direct heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, actually awakened a pig Martial Soul, and with only half a level of innate soul power.
Even if Yu Yuanzhen tried his best to cover up such an embarrassing matter, he was powerless to do so.
"Uncle Gu, have you heard of the Golden Iron Triangle? The other two deans of this academy are both Yu Xiaogang's friends. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan has long wanted to invest in Blue Tyrant Academy, but Liu Erlong's attitude has always been too tough. We've never had an opportunity."
"Yu Xiaogang's appearance has shown me an opportunity," Ning Fengzhi said confidently, stroking his chin.
"Although Blue Tyrant Academy only enrolls commoner Soul Masters, there are many geniuses among them. With just a little guidance, the clan will have another endless channel for talent in the future."
The Bone Douluo nodded and sighed. "These things really wrack the brain. I'll leave it to you young people. I'm about to lose all my hair."
"Hahaha." Ning Fengzhi laughed loudly. "Uncle Gu, why would we need to trouble you with such trivial matters? You and Uncle Jian are the stabilizing pillars of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
For a time, hearty laughter continuously drifted from the rest area.
Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Lu Feng strolled idly through the medicinal garden. With a thought, he picked up several orbs of light.
[Obtained Yellow Attribute Point [Defense] Fragment *1]
[Obtained Yellow Attribute Point [Speed] Fragment *1]
"Ai, as expected. After harvesting all the Immortal Herbs, the quality of the fragments here has dropped significantly." Lu Feng shook his head and sighed.
Of course, Lu Feng would definitely not plant the Immortal Herbs back.
Although the Douluo world doesn't have the concept of 'luck' or 'destiny', what if my 'sworn brother' stumbles into this treasure land one day? Wouldn't all my efforts be wasted?
Hmph, even if I feed them to a dog, I absolutely cannot let my 'sworn brother' benefit! Lu Feng thought to himself.
At this moment, a scolding voice came from the distance. "Kid, what are you wandering around the medicinal garden for all day! Are you planning to ruin my herbs again!"
Lu Feng looked back and saw Dugu Bo slowly walking over from the distance.
"Old man, I wouldn't even bother with the paltry scraps in this garden of yours," Lu Feng said disdainfully.
Dugu Bo snorted coldly, his lips curling. "Hmph, you've already ruined more than ten herbs. And now you're looking down on this garden?"
Although Dugu Bo didn't know what use the herbs Lu Feng had taken were, he could sense with his Titled Douluo's sharp perception that the soul power around the garden had diminished slightly.
Of course, it wasn't that the concentration of soul power had decreased, but that it was missing a trace of spiritual energy.
Dugu Bo's expression turned serious, and he reminded, "Kid, as the saying goes: all medicine is partly poison. Medicine and poison are inseparable. Although those herbs are precious, you can't just eat them recklessly."
Hearing this, Lu Feng's heart warmed. "Old man, are you still not confident in my medical skills?"
Dugu Bo nodded. To be fair, he truly admired Lu Feng's medical skills.
Especially his anatomical experiments; Lu Feng not only showed no prejudice but also proposed many constructive insights.
For example: the human body is seventy percent water, a person's consciousness is in the brain and not the heart, cell theory...
At this, soul power surged at Dugu Bo's fingertips. He swiped at his waist, and a soul bone appeared in his hand.
"Kid, Yan Yan is coming back in two days. You should be the one to give this soul bone to her."
Lu Feng took the soul bone, feeling a warmth as it touched his hand. It was over a meter long, and its bone-like surface shimmered with a pale yellow fluorescence.
Instantly, Lu Feng felt the soul power within his body being stirred, and he had the urge to absorb it.
What a tempting little siren. Lu Feng stored the soul bone in his Soul Tool, sighing inwardly.
Dugu Bo clasped his hands behind his back and said proudly, "Kid, the fact that you can resist the temptation of an External Soul Bone and are willing to give it to Yan Yan is enough to show your sincerity. But this old man is warning you, I don't care how many other female confidantes you have, if you neglect Yan Yan in the future, don't blame this old man's snake poison for being merciless."
Dugu Bo had naturally discovered Lu Feng's relationship with Zhu Zhuqing at the academy. However, he didn't care. The Douluo Continent was a place where the strong were respected. Dugu Bo himself had married three wives.
It was just that his wives, his children, and his grandchildren had all died from the Jade Phosphor Serpent poison. Only Dugu Yan remained.
Hearing this, Lu Feng smiled slightly and said seriously, "Old man, don't worry. I, Lu Feng, may not have much, but I have a bright red heart."
"Hmph, a black heart, more like. I heard you paid a visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? That kid Ning Fengzhi was probably scammed badly by you, wasn't he?" Dugu Bo snorted coldly, speaking mockingly.
Lu Feng was immediately displeased.
"It's business, mutually agreed upon. How can you call that a scam?"
"Besides, can the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's money even be called money? To Clan Master Ning, it's just a string of numbers."
Dugu Bo looked at Lu Feng's indignant expression and snorted coldly. "Kid, that old fox Ning Fengzhi is no simple character. Don't let yourself get played in the end."
Hearing this, Lu Feng's smile vanished, and he said seriously, "Old man, how wide is the gap between your strength and that of the Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo?"
Although the cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was pleasant, Lu Feng had not let his guard down.
He had only given the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan some low-level hidden weapons. The more advanced ones, like the Yama's Invitation and the Peacock Plume, he did not trade directly. Instead, he just dangled the possibility in front of them.
Hearing this, Dugu Bo pondered for a moment.
"In a one-on-one fight, I have no chance of winning," Dugu Bo said indifferently, his face betraying no emotion, as if stating a simple fact.
Lu Feng couldn't help but retort, "Old man, you're that weak?"
"Pa!"
Dugu Bo slapped Lu Feng on the head. "Don't just see that Gu Rong is only one level higher than this old man. Level 95 is a completely new stage, Super Douluo. In their eyes, there's no difference between an ordinary Titled Douluo, a Soul Douluo, or a Soul Saint."
"What, the gap is that big? What if you absorbed a few more soul bones?" Lu Feng asked doubtfully.
Dugu Bo glanced at Lu Feng. "What do you think soul bones are? Cabbages? Besides, at my level, soul bones under fifty thousand years provide almost no improvement."
"I see." Lu Feng nodded.
In the original work, Tang San fought far above his level, able to go back and forth with Super Douluos when he was only level 80-something. It was most likely because of his full set of 100,000-year soul bones.
At this, Dugu Bo's tone changed. "However, although this old man's one-on-one ability is poor, if I detonate this poison core, the entire Heaven Dou City will have to be buried with me."
With that, a crystalline Soul Core appeared in his hand. The core was hexagonal and transparent, with streams of green light flowing rapidly within it.
Although it wasn't the first time he had seen it, Lu Feng still couldn't help but sigh. This product had appeared tens of thousands of years too early. If the Soul Core method were known to the outside world, it would probably cause a massive earthquake.
"Ahem." Lu Feng cleared his throat. "Old man, I have a way to increase your strength. The risk is a bit high, but the returns are considerable."
Dugu Bo's interest was immediately piqued. "Oh? What way is that?"
With a thought, a snow-white immortal herb appeared in Lu Feng's hand.
The immortal herb was crystal clear and snow white. Every leaf looked as if it was about to drip water. It was slender and curved, looking just like a swan's neck.