Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

"That makes sense! Absolutely makes sense!"

Ao Yin, having somehow pulled up his pants, stood behind Tang San and suddenly began praising Yu Xiaogang loudly.

Tang San, who was already focused, was suddenly startled and shuddered.

"Damn it, Ao Yin, are you seriously ill?"

Ao Yin grinned and scratched his head, saying, "A few words from the master are more valuable than any other..."

"Excuse me, I'd like to interrupt for a moment. I'd like to go a little further inside. Could you please let me pass?"

Having just finished taking a dump, he felt refreshed and ready to get down to business. He wasn't here to listen to Yu Xiaogang give some kind of masterclass.

However, Yu Xiaogang showed no intention of yielding, stating bluntly, "Xiao Ao, your martial soul is the extremely rare [Panlong Staff], finding a suitable soul ring for yourself won't be easy!"

"The best option is to find... dragon-type spirit beasts, but... dragon-type spirit beasts in nature are almost extinct, and even sub-dragon-type spirit beasts are extremely difficult to find!"

Ao Yin was a little surprised and thought to himself, "What kind of bad idea is Yu Xiaogang up to now? He actually offered me advice?"

"Stop with the nonsense, I'm not taking on apprentices!"

However, Ao Yin still sealed the victory with a single sentence.

He already knew all this, and he had just received a reward before – the clue to the sub-dragon soul beast - the Fire Glass Serpent - was in the Soul Hunter Forest!

However, this level of soul beast was far beyond Ao Yin's current capabilities, and Yu Xiaogang's words were no different from a fart to him.

Ao Yin remembered that if they continued a little deeper from here, they should encounter a [Mandala Snake].

If nothing unexpected happens, this [Mandala Snake] should become Tang San's first spirit ring.

Hijack!

We must intercept it!

Ao Yin chuckled and said, "Master, I can't afford to coil up a dragon anymore. I'd rather coil up a snake instead..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "So, Xiao Ao wants to hunt snake-type soul beasts?"

"Indeed, I sent people to scout before I came. Wyvern-type spirit beasts are almost extinct in the Soul Hunter Forest. Snake-type spirit beasts are definitely the best choice for your first spirit ring!"

"Little Ao, before I came here, I already discovered clues about the activity of a 422-year-old Mandragora Serpent in this Soul Hunting Forest!"

Ok?

Since Yu Xiaogang knew of the existence of this Mandragora Snake, he must also know its attributes. The most suitable person to be the first spirit ring is not him, but Tang San!

But why would I be so kind as to share information with him now?

Yu Xiaogang noticed Ao Yin's apparent doubt and explained, "It's just that this datura snake is extremely ferocious; you alone cannot hunt it down!"

"If you wish, this master can help you kill it and make it your first spirit ring!"

Cooperation?

Would Yu Xiaogang really be so kind?

Ao Yin smiled faintly: "What are your conditions, Master?"

"Xiao Ao, you know I've always wanted you to be my student!"

Upon hearing this, Ao Yin hesitated slightly, then took a deep breath and reluctantly said, "Alright! For the sake of the first spirit ring, I'll agree after it's done!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Yu Xiaogang breathed a sigh of relief and laughed heartily.

"Teacher! You......."

Tang San, who was standing to the side, felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed fly droppings. Just as he was about to ask the master for clarification, Yu Xiaogang quietly pressed down on his shoulder.

He scoffed in a voice only he could hear, "Shut up, I'm doing this for your own good!"

"For my own good?"

He and Ao Yin were mortal enemies, yet the teacher insisted on taking him as a student, claiming it was for his own good? Tang San was utterly baffled!

Fearing Tang San might ruin things, Yu Xiaogang murmured, "That Mandragora Snake possesses both resilience and venom, making it perfect as your first spirit ring!"

"I?"

Tang San swallowed hard, but his teacher had clearly said that it would be Ao Yin's first spirit ring!

"Silly child, do you think the master can't see that this child doesn't want to become my disciple? I only said that to get him to fight for you!"

cannon fodder!

The word flashed through Tang San's mind, and he couldn't help but tremble.

Ao Yin's strength is indeed quite good. Is the teacher trying to make him cannon fodder?

On the surface, he says he will lend a helping hand, but in the end he will only protect himself. He will wait until Ao Yin and the Mandala Snake are locked in a fierce battle and both are severely injured before he will ask Ao Yin to help!

"Brilliant!"

Tang San couldn't help but admire his teacher; this was too ruthless!

"Alright! Since the teacher has spoken, Ao Yin, let's shake hands and make peace!"

Tang San immediately put on a magnanimous expression, took the initiative to step forward with his left hand, and tried to ease the tension with Ao Yin.

"hypocritical!"

Ao Yin glanced at Tang San's other right hand, which was still bandaged, and sneered, completely ignoring it.

Let's go!

Ao Yin walked ahead, looking as if he was still in the dark and anxious.

Yu Xiaogang gave Tang San a warning look, "A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan!"

Tang San took a deep breath, slowly withdrew his left hand, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Yes, teacher!"

Thinking that once he absorbed his first spirit ring, he would definitely tear Ao Yin's foul mouth apart!

At the very front, Ao Yin tilted his head slightly, a smirk playing on his lips. "Who's scheming against whom is still uncertain!"

Is a 422-year-old mandrake snake very powerful?

Ao Yin could crush him to death with a single blow of his staff!

Since Yu Xiaogang is narrow-minded and wants him to be cannon fodder, then he must restrain himself and play along with these two masters and disciples!

...

The three of them traveled together, and an hour later...

"Wow, I feel like I don't need to look for the Mandragora Serpent anymore, I've found my first martial soul!" Ao Yin suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Yu Xiaogang and Tang San frowned slightly: "What's going on?"

The two looked in the direction of Ao Yin and saw that he looked as if he had found a treasure.

Upon closer inspection, Yu Xiaogang saw that it was a solitary bamboo, growing exceptionally well.

Ao Yin exclaimed with delight, "Master, my martial soul is the Coiling Dragon Staff. This Guzhu, as my primary martial soul, is definitely no worse than the Mandragora Serpent, right?"

Tang San frowned, "Is Guzhu really that good? That it could make that bastard Ao Yin willingly give up the Mandragora Serpent?"

"Ahem!"

Yu Xiaogang quickly stepped forward, examined it, and commented, "This is a ten-year-old solitary bamboo. Its special feature is its resilience, which can greatly enhance the toughness and defense of a martial soul!"

Resilience?

Isn't this the first characteristic that Blue Silver Grass needs?

Tang San swallowed hard, feeling somewhat tempted.

Yu Xiaogang, fearing Ao Yin might change his mind, quickly said, "This ten-year-old Lonely Bamboo is completely unsuitable for the Coiling Dragon Staff; it's much more suitable for Xiao San's Blue Silver Grass!"

"You're the other woman, aren't you?"

Looking at the teacher's earnest recommendation, Tang San couldn't tell whether it was a lie or the truth.

He asked doubtfully, "Teacher, isn't this ten-year period for Guzhu too short?"

"Um?"

Yu Xiaogang did not expect that Tang San would not only not cooperate with his acting, but would also ask questions in a serious manner.

But he couldn't care less about that at the moment; he just wanted to get Ao Yin crippled first.

He immediately said seriously, "Third Brother, the characteristics and quality of the Soul Rings are the most important factors; the age is not the most crucial!"

"Furthermore, your Blue Silver Grass is soft and weak. Absorbing it will harden the vines, making them more resilient and binding enemies that are not easily broken!"

"The perfect blue silver grass for you!"

Yu Xiaogang spoke eloquently, yet every word he uttered resonated with Tang San. In that case, the Ten-Year Lonely Bamboo was indeed very suitable as the first martial soul of Blue Silver Grass.

However, Ao Yin remained unmoved and refused to budge, saying, "Master, don't try to fool me. This bamboo is big and straight. If it becomes the first martial spirit of my Coiling Dragon Staff, it will definitely make my thing much bigger!"

"Ignorant! A coiled dragon, a coiled dragon—of course, the best part to coil on a stick is a dragon. Dragons and snakes are inseparable; the snake is the most suitable for you. This isn't for you!"

"No! I want this one!"

"No! Listen to the master's words, I won't harm you!"

"Give me!"

"No!"

...

The two of them started arguing back and forth, and then they actually began to wrestle over a ten-year-old bamboo stalk.

Tang San, standing to the side, was dumbfounded: "Neither of them is willing to give in? Could it be that Guzhu has been so good for the past ten years?"

Ao Yin is the kind of person who won't act until he sees a benefit, and he can't stand being taken advantage of, while Grandmaster is theoretically invincible in the world of martial spirits.

"Ten thousand copper soul coins!"

"If you give up this ten-year-old Lonely Bamboo and let Tang San have it, not only will I help you hunt the Mandragora Serpent, but I'll also give you a subsidy of ten thousand copper soul coins!"

Yu Xiaogang, panting heavily, finally had no choice but to compromise and resort to financial means.

There was no other way; the Mandala Serpent was over four hundred years old, and he couldn't handle it alone. But he didn't want Tang San to miss such a good opportunity, so he could only use money and persuasion to get Ao Yin to hunt it together!

"Ten thousand! Copper Soul Coins?"

Ao Yin and Tang San were both shocked.

Of course, Ao Yin was faking it; Tang San had never seen so much money before and was genuinely astonished!

Trembling inwardly, he said, "Teacher is serious! These ten years of Guzhu are absolutely priceless!"

He wanted to ask the master for clarification.

suddenly!

hiss - hiss -

A piercing screech rang out from behind.

Yu Xiaogang and Ao Yin, who had just been wrestling with the Ten-Year-Old Bamboo, turned around at the same time.

"Mandala snake!"

Yu Xiaogang felt a chill run down his spine, while Ao Yin's eyes lit up!