From the Soul Motion Machine onwards, the Mechanized Douluo

Chapter 236 A true master always has the heart of an apprentice! [Please subscribe! Please vote!]

"So you mean you want to join forces with me to block news of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?"

Beside the extremely cold and hot springs of the Yin-Yang Well, Dugu Bo frowned, his expression constantly changing.

"But what qualifications do you have to join forces with me? Or rather, what qualifications do you have to share this precious land with me?"

Tang San walked a few steps beside the spring, but finally could not bear the extreme cold and heat, so he gave up his suicidal act of going to the spring to take a look.

"Firstly, I know the usage of many of the herbs in it. They must be taken in combination with special methods to maximize their effects. If taken haphazardly, the medicinal effects will be lost, which is a minor issue. If Senior Dugu were to encounter some of the plants that specifically counteract poison techniques, then at best the poison techniques would be completely dissipated, and at worst he would suffer a qi deviation."

"Secondly, my father, Tang Hao, is someone you can never ignore, Senior. Moreover, I am a student of Shrek Academy, which is now basically under the control of the Technology Chamber of Commerce. If something happens to me, not to mention my father Tang Hao, it will definitely attract the attention of that person in the Technology Chamber of Commerce. As a student, I shouldn't speak ill of my teacher behind his back, but I must remind you, Senior Dugu, that Chen Hong's methods are extremely strange and impossible to guard against."

When talking about Chen Hong, Tang San felt as if he had so much to say, but ultimately, for various reasons, he was unable to say it.

Having heard Tang San's two reasons, Dugu Bo now understood his predicament. He dared not kill Tang San, because if Tang San didn't kill him, it would mean that his Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well would expose him as a Douluo gatekeeper. If any Title Douluo came to seize his territory, Dugu Bo would be in a very passive position.

But what if Tang San were killed? Dugu Bo felt that his teeth weren't very good, and he didn't like eating the Haotian Hammer.

Therefore, the best option left for Dugu Bo is to cooperate with Tang San and jointly block the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. At least, with both sides' interests aligned, the news about the Ice and Fire forces can be blocked for a longer period, and he can also gain more benefits from the first-mover advantage.

"I agree with your statement. If you want to obtain most of the benefits from my Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, cooperation is the best way," Dugu Bo nodded.

Tang San: "."

If Tang San hadn't been thinking about joining forces with Dugu Bo, he would have corrected Dugu Bo's mistake in using words. What did he mean by "this old man's"? It was obvious that he was reminiscing about the taste of Haotian bamboo shoots (a certain version of the Haotian hammer, which looks very much like bamboo shoots).

"However, I would like to hear how you intend to maximize your benefits?" Although Dugu Bo agreed with Tang San's proposed "win-win cooperation" approach, he still wanted to know exactly how Tang San would maximize his benefits.

"It's very simple, senior. We'll use as many of the herbs as possible, and then sell the least valuable herbs and the information about the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well to the Technology Chamber of Commerce in exchange for greater profits!" Tang San offered his idea. He didn't want to leave any for Chen Hong. Well, if Chen Hong was willing to pay a high price, then Tang San felt that he could leave a little bit of each kind of immortal item for Chen Hong as research specimens.

Hmm. He's not scared at all! He's not afraid at all of Chen Hong grabbing him and turning him into a specimen if he's furious. He just wants to maximize his profits. Yes, that's it!

Of course, although Tang San didn't quite understand Chen Hong's scientific research logic, he still realized that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, this treasure trove, was extremely attractive to Chen Hong. Therefore, Tang San subconsciously thought that he could definitely use the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, which had nothing, to exchange for enough benefits from Chen Hong, and try to get all of Chen Hong's gold coins out at once.

Dugu Bo silently looked at Tang San. It was clearly his own herb garden, so why did Tang San make it seem like it had a different owner?

"How did my own things become yours?" Dugu Bo was somewhat dissatisfied with Tang San's unauthorized actions.

Upon hearing this, Tang San spread his hands and said, "Senior, I will contribute my skills in exchange for a chance to select ten herbs from here. Otherwise, you would have no idea how to harvest them, how to take them, or what their medicinal effects are."

Seeing Dugu Bo's displeasure, Tang San remained expressionless and fearless, continuing, "Senior Dugu, this is my bottom line. Don't even think about trying to fool me with some scraps of herbs. Furthermore, if you want to gain the greatest benefit from Chen Hong, you can't do without me, Senior Dugu!"

Here, Tang San undoubtedly took advantage of Chen Hong's reputation, taking advantage of Dugu Bo's complete lack of understanding of Chen Hong. However, based on Tang San's rather apprehensive tone, Dugu Bo formed an impression that Chen Hong was difficult to get along with.

However, it must be said that Tang San's use of the tiger skin was quite timely, successfully intimidating Dugu Bo.

"Ten plants are still too many!" Dugu Bo's eyes shifted, and he finally gritted his teeth and said.

Tang San looked directly into Dugu Bo's eyes and said calmly, "What if I could help you, senior, solve the problem of cultivating the Azure Scale Serpent Martial Soul Master once and for all?"

"You can completely solve the problem of the Azure Scale Serpent Soul Master's cultivation?!" Dugu Bo looked at Tang San in shock, his brows furrowing unconsciously.

Tang San, without batting an eye, replied, "Give me some time. Within a year, no, within six months, I will definitely be able to give you a satisfactory answer!"

Tang San currently has absolutely no clue about Dugu Bo's martial soul. However, Shrek Academy has people who are full of curiosity about all kinds of magical martial souls!

It doesn't need to be too sophisticated; as long as a feasible method can be provided, Tang San will be able to complete the task!

Based on Tang San's limited understanding of Chen Hong, well, he'll need to find the connection between Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and Chen Hong, and have Ye Lingling, as Dugu Yan's teammate, ask Chen Hong about the martial soul of the Azure Scale Serpent Soul Master. Tang San will only need to uphold the "master's spirit" and act as a mouthpiece.

A true master always has the heart of a student.

Hmm. The sentence itself is fine, but it seems a bit off here. The statement is correct, but the apprentice doesn't sound like a proper apprentice.

(Chen Hong: An apprentice? The kind who just copies and pastes the teacher's knowledge?)

"Alright!" A hint of struggle flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes, but he finally gritted his teeth and agreed.

In any case, if Tang San hadn't appeared, he might have died of old age in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well without ever discovering its value. But being able to solve his family's cultivation problem once and for all, Dugu Bo accepted this long-term deal!

Moreover, if what Tang San said is true, that Chen Hongzhen is so capable that he has connected with the technology business association, which can be considered as planning a way out for himself in advance.

(End of this chapter)