Chapter 13: Tang San's First Soul Technique, Blue Silver Sugarcane

After listening, Xiao Xian (nickname) felt his scalp tingle.

It turned out that the Luo San Cannon had only been bitten once.

But according to what Tang San said, the Luo San Cannon has now been gnawed several times, covering its whole body… No wonder the Master looks like this.

"So this is the effect of not having the Twenty‑four Bridge Bright Moon Night, of Tang San failing to repel the Mandala Snake with a white radish and to create distance…," Xiao Xian (nickname) couldn't help but think subconsciously.

"Just come back, and it'll be fine," the Master shook his head, his tone tinged with relief, then added, "Xiao San, let your senior brother see your soul skill."

"Yes, Master."

Tang San nodded, extended his right hand, and White Light flickered in his palm, condensing into a Blue Silver Grass about two fingers thick and half a meter tall, segment by segment.

It resembled a Sugarcane.

At his feet, a Yellow Hundred-Year Soul Ring rose, floating up and down.

"Junior brother, you succeeded?"

Xiao Xian (nickname) looked at the Blue Silver Grass in surprise.

"Yes… just as you originally envisioned, Senior brother, I am now a First Soul Ring Food Type Soul Master!"

Tang San pinched with his right hand, the martial soul vanished, and he muttered, "Blue Silver has spirit, Sugarcane, appear!"

Swish—!

As the Soul Spell fell.

The Yellow Soul Ring at Tang San's feet flashed suddenly, his right‑hand soul power condensed, and a pale blue Sugarcane about a few dozen centimeters long appeared.

"This is my First Soul Technique, Blue Silver Sugarcane. My First Soul Technique fully inherits the life force of that Hundred‑year Sugarcane; after consumption, it can strengthen the eater's own life force for up to half an hour and also has a certain heat‑clearing and detoxifying effect."

"Senior brother, try it? Just bite open the rind and chew the juice inside. Master has been gnawing a lot these past few days."

Xiao Xian (nickname), seeing no reason to refuse, took it and gnawed a bite.

In almost an instant, the whole Sugarcane transformed into a clear sweet juice scented with Blue Silver Grass, sliding from the mouth into the stomach, merging into a warm current that flowed into the limbs and bones.

Xiao Xian (nickname)'s slight fatigue from two class periods vanished instantly, his eyes glittered, and his whole being felt a surge of magnificent life force.

"Xiao Xian (nickname), how do you feel?" the Master asked, expecting Xiao Xian (nickname) to give an evaluation.

Xiao Xian (nickname) closed his eyes and sensed carefully.

After a long while, he finally opened his eyes.

"Excellent soul skill! My condition has recovered a lot," Xiao Xian (nickname) looked at the Master and Tang San, giving an affirmative reply.

"Life force is the foundation of the human body. Before battle, if one can consume one, physical strength, soul power recovery, stamina recovery, and wound healing all improve markedly, very comprehensive."

"It's hard to imagine this is just a First Soul Technique."

The Master was also pleased with this soul skill, saying happily, "Indeed, Blue Silver Grass is inherently weak, so it can fully inherit the entire life force of this three‑hundred‑year‑old Sugarcane."

"This is a very good soul skill and a great start. If we hadn't lacked food, Xiao San would have had to reserve soul power just in case; my wounds would probably have healed earlier, you know, that was a Mandala Snake!"

The Master reflected for a moment, then turned his head toward Xiao Xian (nickname).

"Xiao Xian (nickname), for the coming period, I'll trouble you to teach him how to develop and utilize this soul skill more meticulously; it's up to you."

During the past year, Xiao Xian (nickname) has given the Master many surprises, opening many of the Master's ideas.

Among them, it includes developing and using one's own soul skill rather than merely relying on the soul skill's inherent ability.

"Yes, Master!"

"Xiao San, you can entrust him to me with confidence."

"Since he has already become a Soul Master, I'll take him to the Spirit Hall to register first, and he can also receive subsidies. You rest well; we'll return at noon…"

"..."

Before leaving the Master's room, Tang San had intended to quickly condense more Blue Silver Sugarcane and place it beside the Master's bed.

During these ten days together, his feelings toward the Master were very complicated, both teacher and father.

But… he was directly rejected by the Master.

He still has to test his soul power at the Spirit Hall later; forming one is fine, but more is not allowed. The Master told him not to rush and to discuss it later.

"Junior brother, let's go; after registration, you can receive Gold Soul Coins."

Xiao Xian (nickname) patted Tang San's shoulder and headed straight toward the academy's exit.

Tang San had originally planned to greet his roommate.

Seeing this, he could only suppress that thought.

"..."

On the road.

Xiao Xian (nickname) was in a very good mood.

Following his guidance, Tang San and the Master indeed chose the Hundred‑year Sugarcane as his First Soul Ring.

After all, it must be tough and edible.

Besides Sugarcane, what better choice exists?

On the Douluo Continent, Sugarcane almost without exception carries a vigorous life force in its juice.

Ordinary Soul Masters, when exhausted, are willing to cut a few Sugarcane Soul Beasts to replenish their stamina.

Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, absorbing the Hundred‑year Sugarcane Soul Beast, can bring what soul skill, is self‑evident.

The result is indeed so.

As he imagined, Tang San's Blue Silver Sugarcane can restore the eater's life force.

Assistance to combat power is secondary.

Because what Xiao Xian (nickname) values most is precisely the restoration of life force itself.

His body is still too young; intense training would damage the foundation.

But with this soul skill… the training intensity for him and Xiao Jue can instantly increase.

Not only is it no longer limited to simple running, it can be much richer; the training time can also increase severalfold under the effect of vitality recovery.

His cultivation speed can surge even further.

This is Xiao Xian (nickname)'s fundamental purpose.

There's no way; his talent is too poor. Even if he obtained the Mysterious Heaven Technique, he can't guarantee his cultivation speed will be as fast as Tang San's.

Tang San, however, is a re‑cultivator.

Xiao Xian (nickname) must devise every possible method, turning everything into his own aid.

Tang San, naturally, is also one of them.

After all, this is a world where one can attain everlasting life and far sight.

Let him die a mediocre, idle death?

"……"

Xiao Xian (nickname), familiar with Nuoding City, led Tang San along the nearest path and rushed at top speed to the Spirit Hall of Nuoding City.

It is a dome building twenty meters high and over a hundred meters wide, truly massive.

He didn't encounter Su Yuntai and Si Si, nor needed directions.

Xiao Xian (nickname), knowing the place well, led Tang San to the person in charge, Master Ma Xiu Nuo.

After the appraisal was completed, he promptly processed Tang San's paperwork and gave him a Gold Soul Coin and a Soul Master badge.

As for soul power.

Tang San's soul power, as expected, is still Thirteenth Level.

It truly shocked Master Ma Xiu Nuo.

But because his teacher is a Master and the soul ring is a three‑ to four‑hundred‑year‑old Sugarcane, the matter fell into nothingness.

This is one advantage of being a Master: it can deflect some unnecessary trouble.

On the way back to the academy, Tang San saw a blacksmith shop.

Hearing the clanging of hammering inside, he felt a bit embarrassed.

"Senior brother, I was an apprentice at this blacksmith shop on the afternoon of the opening ceremony, but I vanished for so many days without reason; I may need to explain…"

"Apprentice? One must value honesty; that needs a proper explanation." Xiao Xian (nickname) nodded and followed Tang San into the blacksmith shop.

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