Douro Continent

Chapter 76 Golden Dragon Beard Needles on a Plate (Part 4)

The annotations in *A Hundred Solutions to Hidden Weapons* describe the Dragon Beard Needle as follows: It is specifically designed to break through internal martial arts techniques, requiring sufficient internal energy to activate. It attacks the enemy unprepared, inflicting immense pain. ◆KOSOLAST 520.KOSOL◆ However, the materials are difficult to obtain, and it consumes a great deal of internal energy; sufficient internal energy is required for continuous use.

With Tang San's current internal energy, he can only guarantee that the Dragon Beard Needle will have the same attack power within a three-meter range. Beyond three meters, the Dragon Beard Needle will retract before hitting the enemy due to insufficient internal energy. Moreover, the demand on internal energy will increase with the attack distance. This kind of incredibly powerful and domineering hidden weapon is not so easy to use.

Finally, Tang San had a top-ten inner sect hidden weapon. He was confident that within a certain distance, even Dai Mubai's White Tiger Vajra Transformation would not be able to withstand the piercing of the Dragon Beard Needle.

Tang San's fingernails weren't long, but each one could easily conceal a dragon whisker needle, making him the ultimate assassin in close combat.

Of course, the Dragon Beard Needle is not the hidden weapon he most desires. The top three hidden weapons in the Hundred Hidden Weapon Solutions require the Xuan Tian Gong to reach level seven or above before they can be used, which requires long-term hard work and cultivation.

"Little San, do you know what I'm thinking?" Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes, making Tang San a little flustered.

"What are you thinking about?"

Xiao Wu chuckled and said, "I'm thinking about whether I should sacrifice my soul power to learn these hidden weapons from you. Your things are so strange and wonderful, they're really fun."

Tang San was speechless for a moment. "Fun?" he thought. "Those are deadly weapons." The Tang Clan's hidden weapons were far more than just "fun."

Seeing Tang San's helpless expression, Xiao Wu chuckled and said, "Brother, put away that sour face. I was just kidding. I'm not willing to give up the soul power I've worked so hard to cultivate."

"Hard work? You?" Tang San looked Xiao Wu up and down as if he had discovered a new continent.

Xiao Wu said, embarrassed and annoyed, "What are you looking at? Do you think I haven't been working hard in my cultivation? You just haven't noticed."

Looking at her adorable appearance, Tang San couldn't help but burst into laughter. He had obtained the precious plate crystal, thus acquiring his first inner-level hidden weapon, which put him in a great mood.

The next morning, the two left the Rose Hotel where they had stayed for two days, exited Soto City through the south gate, and headed towards their destination.

Tang San had a good impression of the Rose Hotel, but the price was a bit too expensive. When he and Xiao Wu left the hotel, the damaged parts in the hotel lobby had been repaired.

Tang San and Xiao Wu knew little about Shrek Academy. Grandmaster simply told Tang San to come there to continue his studies, without saying anything more. However, judging from Grandmaster's expression at the time, Tang San could vaguely sense that the relationship between the academy and Grandmaster seemed somewhat unusual.

Judging from their ages, Tang San and Xiao Wu should attend an intermediate-level Soul Master Academy. Given their current strength, they'd be well on their way to graduating from an advanced-level academy, let alone an intermediate one. If Shrek Academy is only an intermediate-level academy, is there any point in coming here?

Tang San believed that the master would never do anything pointless; since he had brought him here, there must be a reason.

"Little San, do you know where Shrek Academy is?" After leaving Soto City, head south along the road. On both sides of the main road are vast farmlands. Soto City's reputation as the grain capital of the Barak Kingdom is well-deserved.

However, apart from the vast farmland, there were no buildings that looked like an academy as far as the eye could see.

The address the master told Tang San was Shrek Academy, which was not far from the south gate of Soto City.

"I don't know the specifics either. Let's keep heading south; we'll find it eventually. Since Dai Mubai is a student of Shrek Academy, it proves that the academy does exist."

"Brother," Xiao Wu suddenly called out in a sweet voice.

Tang San seemed to understand what she meant and said helplessly, "You're not a child anymore, it's not like you can't walk."

Xiao Wu chuckled and said, "I don't care, you're my brother after all." As she spoke, she took a running start and pounced on Tang San.

Tang San was already used to her actions. He lifted Xiao Wu onto his back with both hands and leaned forward slightly.

Xiao Wu's body was very light, posing no burden to Tang San at all. Xiao Wu's cultivation was no less than Tang San's, so she naturally didn't find walking tiring, yet she still enjoyed having Tang San carry her. Contentedly pointing around from Tang San's back, her silvery laughter echoed in the air.

At times like these, a warm feeling would well up in Tang San's heart—a warmth that belonged to home. The physical contact felt like hearts were close, and he would feel a sense of fulfillment, at least proving that he was not alone.

Six years have passed. Since leaving Holy Soul Village to study at Notting Junior Soul Master Academy, Tang San has never seen his father again. Tang Hao has been gone for six years, not only without returning but also without any news.

Whenever the night is still and quiet, Tang San thinks of his father, and his heart aches. Although he has lived two lives, he still yearns for family affection.

In Tang San's heart, Xiao Wu filled the void left by Tang Hao's departure. He doted on her immensely, treating her like his own sister. Back in Notting, Tang San's only way to relax was by watching Xiao Wu. No matter what she did, he would silently watch her, savoring the warmth in his heart.

Xiao Wu's sunny and sweet smile, her genuine joy, constantly infected Tang San's heart. No matter how tedious the cultivation was, as long as he saw Xiao Wu's smile, any irritability in Tang San's heart would immediately disappear.

(End of this chapter)

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