Douro Continent

Chapter 143 Meng Yiran also uses hidden weapons? (Part 2)

"What?" Snake Granny exclaimed in surprise, her gaze towards Tang San turning strange. At the same time, she secretly touched her husband.

Having been together for decades, Meng Shu naturally understood his wife's meaning.

"Tang San, you surely understand that you cannot absorb the spirit ring of this Human-Faced Demon Spider without my consent," Meng Shu said calmly. Although his tone was not emotionally charged, the subtle killing intent he exuded still greatly increased the pressure on Tang San.

Tang San said, "If that's the case, then the spirit ring of this human-faced demon spider will really be wasted."

Meng Shu said, "For us, such a good spirit ring would be wasted rather than easily allowed to be absorbed by outsiders. This is already an unspoken rule in the spirit master world. If you join my family, I can not only let you absorb this spirit ring, but I can also protect you. What do you think?"

Given Dragon Lord's status, inviting Tang San twice was already quite a gesture of goodwill; he and Snake Granny truly valued Tang San's potential. After all, the child was still young, and his future prospects were immeasurable.

Tang San suddenly spoke up: "It's not impossible for me to join your family. However, you must promise me one thing."

Meng Shu frowned. "Do you have the right to negotiate with me now?"

Chao Tianxiang nudged her husband again and said quickly, "What are your conditions? Just tell me."

Tang San's eyes dimmed. "We encountered a powerful spirit beast that kidnapped one of my companions. If you two seniors can help me find my companion, I will agree to join your clan. If my friend dies, then I ask you two seniors to avenge him."

"Just hunting a soul beast?" Meng Shu looked at Tang San with some surprise.

Chao Tianxiang was more astute than her husband. "Wasn't Zhao Wuji with you? Could it be that he couldn't stop that soul beast either?"

Tang San nodded.

Meng Shu scoffed dismissively, "Just because Zhao Wuji can't beat us doesn't mean I can't. Besides, with our fusion agent, how many spirit beasts in this Star Dou Great Forest can rival us? Tang San, what kind of spirit beast is he?"

Tang San said urgently, "It's a Titan Ape. Probably over ten thousand years old." Meng Shu was the highest-level Soul Master he had ever seen. If he was willing to help Xiao Wu, it would naturally be much easier than if he tried to save her himself. How could Tang San let such an opportunity slip by?

However, when the Dragon and Snake couple heard the words "Titan Giant Ape," their bodies stiffened simultaneously.

Meng Shu's domineering and disdainful look vanished, replaced by an awkward expression. Chao Tianxiang frowned deeply, sighed, shook her head, and uttered words that deeply disappointed Tang San: "We can't do it."

"With the strength of the two seniors, are you sure you can't deal with that Titan Giant Ape?" Tang San asked anxiously.

Meng Shu retorted irritably, "What do you know? The Titan Giant Ape is an ancient, exotic species. Its strength is so formidable that even a Title Douluo wouldn't dare claim victory over it, let alone us. Moreover, as far as I know, there's only one Titan Giant Ape in this Star Dou Great Forest. Its cultivation isn't just ten thousand years; it has at least sixty thousand years of cultivation to date. It's a true overlord of the forest. Furthermore, the Titan Giant Ape has an even more terrifying elder brother. Unless all the Title Douluos from the two great empires gather here, who dares to claim they can hunt them down?"

Chao Tianxiang said to Meng Shu, "Old man, we need to leave here quickly too. I didn't expect the Titan Giant Ape to appear on the outskirts. This is not a good sign. Fortunately, it seems to be in a good mood and hasn't started killing Soul Masters. Otherwise, Tang San wouldn't be standing alive in front of us."

The Peerless Dragon Serpent clearly knew more about the Star Dou Great Forest than Zhao Wuji, and Tang San knew that someone of his status couldn't possibly deceive him. However, Meng Shu's words brought him close to despair.

His assessment of the Titan Ape was already quite high, but after hearing Meng Shu's words, he realized his judgment was still insufficient. The Titan Ape was far more powerful than he had imagined. Moreover, it even had an even more powerful elder brother. Only all Title Douluos had the ability to hunt them. Wasn't this tantamount to sentencing Xiao Wu to death?

Even now, Tang San still doesn't understand why such a powerful soul beast would appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Seeing that he couldn't defeat the Titan Ape, Dragon Lord Meng Shu seemed somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. "Boy, you're not deliberately using the Titan Ape to amuse me, are you? I don't have time to waste here with you. If you join my family, I'll help you absorb this spirit ring. Otherwise, you'll only have the second path: leave behind an arm as compensation for my granddaughter and you can leave."

Tang San snapped out of his daze and looked up at the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple. He knew all too well that he was far inferior to them, and didn't even have the right to negotiate with them. But at this moment, his stubbornness had risen, and he was unwilling to compromise.

He slowly raised the Zhuge Crossbow in his hand. "Since you can't help me fulfill my wish and save Xiao Wu, I naturally can't join your family. If you want my arm, come and take it yourself."

Although his soul power hadn't recovered much, Tang San's physical strength had recovered somewhat. At least he could use trigger-type hidden weapons without any problems.

Meng Shu never expected that a mere Great Soul Master would dare to defy him. He slammed his dragon-headed cane on the ground, creating a thunderous sound as if an earthquake had occurred. If Tang San hadn't been leaning against a large tree, he would probably have been knocked down by Meng Shu's powerful soul force.

"Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish." Meng Shu's eyes were filled with murderous intent. Since such a talented young man could not be used for his own purposes, then there was no need for him to remain in this world.

Just as Long Gong was about to make his move, a deep voice suddenly rang out, "Senior Long Gong, please show mercy."

A series of figures arrived rapidly, led by Zhao Wuji, the Immovable King. Behind him, the Shrek Academy students arrived quickly, all looking somewhat tired. They had been searching for and tracking Tang San without stopping.

The dying cry of the Man-Faced Demon Spider had attracted the attention of the powerful Dragon-Snake couple who had pursued them nearby, and had also given them directions. However, due to the great distance, they couldn't find it directly. The Dragon Lord's cane struck the ground, finally indicating the location again, and Zhao Wuji led the group to the scene at breakneck speed.

Seeing his companions arrive, Tang San immediately relaxed a bit, almost falling over. Fortunately, Dai Mubai quickly came to his side and caught him, preventing him from falling.

Tang San's injuries from the battle with the Titan Giant Ape were already quite severe. Although he ate a recovery sausage, he wasn't fully healed. Coupled with the exhaustion from the subsequent journey and the battle of wits and courage against the Human-Faced Demon Spider, his physical and spiritual strength were completely drained. If it weren't for his willpower, he probably would have collapsed long ago.

Oscar rushed over and handed Tang San two sausages to eat.

The warmth from the recovery sausage spread through Tang San's chest and abdomen, making him feel much more comfortable. As Oscar advanced to the Soul Master realm, the effect of his recovery sausage also increased. Although eating two sausages did not have a cumulative effect on soul power recovery, they were still much more helpful for physical strength recovery than eating one.

Upon seeing Zhao Wuji and the others appear, Long Gong Meng Shu's expression remained unchanged. With the peerless dragon and snake couple present, they naturally had no fear of Zhao Wuji alone.

Looking at the dragon-headed cane in Meng Shu's hand, Zhao Wuji inwardly groaned, especially at the eight spirit rings, which had a profound impact on him. He had already used his Martial Soul True Body once before, and now he only possessed fifty percent of his peak strength. Let alone Meng Shu, he couldn't even handle Snake Granny Chaotianxiang.

"This is Senior Lord Long, whom I, Zhao Wuji, have long admired."

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Meng Shu glanced at Zhao Wuji and said, "Immovable King, no need to be polite. You've taught a fine disciple. Are you bullying our Meng family because we have no one to rely on? The Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent is one thing, but your disciple killed my granddaughter's prey, the Human-faced Demon Spider. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Zhao Wuji said, "Senior, I think there's some misunderstanding here. Besides, although I am these children's teacher, Tang San can't be considered my disciple. His master is someone else, and I dare not accept that title."

"Oh?" Meng Shu was taken aback, a chill running down his spine. He thought to himself, if that boy named Tang San is so incredibly strong, then his master must be...

Zhao Wuji, being extremely astute, immediately noticed the hesitation on Meng Shu's face and quickly said, "Senior Long Gong, may I have a word with you in private?"

Meng Shu frowned slightly, but still nodded. He held an overwhelming advantage and naturally wasn't afraid of Zhao Wuji's schemes. He tapped his dragon-headed cane on the ground, propelling himself twenty meters away.

Zhao Wuji hurriedly followed and whispered something to Long Gong.

At first, Meng Shu showed an extremely surprised expression, but gradually his face became somewhat ugly.

Zhao Wuji's expression was calm and polite, and in a short while, the two had finished their conversation.

Meng Shu returned to his wife and granddaughter, whispered a few words to the Snake Granny, who also showed a surprised expression. When the old couple's gaze fell on Tang San again, it had changed somewhat. And all of this, naturally, did not fall into Tang San's eyes.

(End of this chapter)