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"There's one more thing, Grandpa Dugu, have you heard the name Tang Hao?
"Tang Hao?!"
Dugu Bo's pupils constricted, and he looked seriously at Shi Quan, "Where did you hear that name?"
"That's a bit complicated to explain…"
Shi Quan slowly told Dugu Bo about Tang San's situation.
"You said Tang San has twin spirits? And one of them is the Clear Sky Hammer, and his father is named Tang Hao?" Dugu Bo's eyes widened.
"That's right." Shi Quan nodded.
Dugu Bo gasped, "Shi Quan, it's a good thing you're cautious, otherwise you would have invited a killing disaster long ago. The Tang Hao you speak of is someone even I wouldn't dare to provoke!"
Shi Quan put on a surprised expression, "Grandpa Dugu, is it because he's from the Clear Sky Sect?"
Dugu Bo shook his head and said, "No! Tang Hao is a true Genius. He is the youngest Titled Douluo to date, and his ninth spirit ring is the legendary hundred-thousand-year spirit ring. Thirteen years ago, he was besieged by several Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall, but he not only broke through forcefully but also, despite being at a lower Rank, killed the previous Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall in one fell swoop. Because of this incident, the Clear Sky Sect completely offended Spirit Hall and had no choice but to seal off their Sect, becoming the reclusive Sect they are today."
"That was him thirteen years ago. Now, his strength must have advanced even further. His power is definitely among the most top-tier on the continent."
"That strong!" Shi Quan exclaimed.
"But it's a bit strange that Tang San's Martial Spirits are one Clear Sky Hammer and one Blue Silver Grass."
Dugu Bo thought for a moment and then continued, "Before, I once saw a top-secret document in Spirit Hall. It had a record about twin spirits. The emergence of twin spirits primarily has two prerequisites: First, the parents' Martial Spirits must never be the same; the greater the difference, the higher the chance of producing twin spirits. At the same time, the closer the quality of both Martial Spirits, the greater the chance of producing twin spirits. That is to say, if there is a gap in the quality of both Martial Spirits, it's simply impossible for a child with twin spirits to appear. Even if these two prerequisites are met, the probability of producing offspring with twin spirits is only one in a thousand, or even one in ten thousand."
"Isn't the quality of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit too far apart from the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"Grandpa Dugu, I discovered long ago that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass is not ordinary Blue Silver Grass. When my Martial Spirit hadn't mutated, I once saw Tang San's Blue Silver Grass. Although his Blue Silver Grass looked almost identical to mine, I could feel a sense of oppression from his Blue Silver Grass, just like the oppression of a superior over a subordinate. I suspect his Blue Silver Grass should have another form, it just hasn't undergone Awakening yet for some reason."
Dugu Bo nodded, then said curiously, "According to what you said, it makes sense. But what kind of Blue Silver Grass could possibly approach the strongest Tool Spirit, the Clear Sky Hammer, in quality? I've never heard of a female powerhouse with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit on the continent."
"Grandpa Dugu, is it possible that Tang San's mother isn't simply human?"
"???" Dugu Bo was suddenly startled, "Shi Quan, do you mean?"
"Grandpa Dugu, I'm just making a guess based on connecting what I've heard and seen so far."
"I can confirm that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit should be a high-Rank Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit, and there is no mutation."
"Grandpa Dugu, you also said that Spirit Hall's former Supreme Pontiff led a team to hunt down Tang Hao. Spirit Hall's people certainly wouldn't hunt down Tang Hao for no reason. It must have been for something he possessed, and they even dispatched so many Titled Douluo. Yet, Tang Hao eventually broke through, not only gaining fame but also acquiring a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring!"
"Shi Quan, your guess might really be true!" Dugu Bo's body trembled with excitement, as if he had uncovered some earth-shattering secret, he was incredibly agitated, "No wonder, no wonder, no wonder Tang Hao was able to escape when facing the encirclement of numerous Titled Douluo back then. Not only that, he even counter-killed Qian Xunji, the level ninety-five former Supreme Pontiff. If explained this way, everything makes sense. This Tang Hao's luck is truly amazing."
"So, he got with a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Grass, and not only that, this hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Grass even bore him a son? Amazing…"
Dugu Bo couldn't help but give Tang Hao a thumbs-up.
"Grandpa Dugu, now is not the time to discuss whether Tang Hao got with a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Grass, but rather I'm worried that Tang Hao might come looking for trouble with you."
Dugu Bo jolted and said, "Why would he look for trouble with me?"
Shi Quan then slowly explained the matter of Shrek Academy.
"So you want to give that Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone to Zhu Zhuqing? This Zhuang Zhou is quite the romantic, finding such a rare treasure for his little girlfriend?"
"Cough, cough, cough." Shi Quan coughed a few times, his expression slightly awkward, after all, the Zhuang Zhou in Dugu Bo's mouth was himself.
"But this is indeed a problem. If Tang Hao knows I might have other Immortal Herbs, he could indeed come to demand them from me. After all, his son was rubbed on the ground by you like that, and he himself can't conveniently act, so he'll definitely want to help his son improve his strength and retaliate."
Dugu Bo still said with a relaxed expression, "But don't worry, your Grandpa Dugu's skill at preserving his life and escaping is still very formidable. Even if Tang Hao comes for me, he wouldn't dare to completely fall out with me. If he wants Immortal Herbs, he'll have to exchange something for them."
"Grandpa Dugu, are you sure?" Shi Quan looked at Dugu Bo with suspicion.
Dugu Bo glared at Shi Quan, "You don't believe your Grandpa anymore?"
Shi Quan shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't believe you, Grandpa, but rather I feel that the scope involved is too vast. After all, if an Immortal Herb is used properly, it can create a Titled Douluo. I've roughly estimated the Immortal Herbs in your medicine garden, Grandpa Dugu, and they can create at least thirty Titled Douluo. You should be clear about the implications."
"Shi Quan, is what you said true?" Dugu Bo gasped. He hadn't known that his medicine garden contained so many treasures, and all so precious. If this news were to spread, only the Upper Three Sects and Spirit Hall would likely move against him to seize these resources for themselves.
"Grandpa Dugu, I think we should first collect all the most precious Immortal Herbs from the medicine garden, remove all traces, leave some ordinary Immortal Herbs, and then divert the attention of all forces."
"Divert attention? How do we divert it?"
"First, regarding the identification of Immortal Herbs, we must insist that we don't recognize any Immortal Herbs. Any Immortal Herbs that are identified were only known through special means. If necessary, we can expose Zhuang Zhou."
"This problem is relatively simple. Take Yan Yan as an example; if this old man had known the effects of Immortal Herbs earlier, I would have given them to Yan Yan to consume long ago. But selling Zhuang Zhou directly like this, isn't that a bit bad?" Dugu Bo frowned slightly, looking at Shi Quan.
"Grandpa Dugu, don't worry. I discussed this with Zhuang Zhou before, and he gave his permission. He also has special means to hide his identity. If he wishes, no one can find him."
"Good." Dugu Bo nodded, "What about the follow-up?"
"One instance of Immortal Herbs is a coincidence. Various forces are wary of your strength, Grandpa Dugu, and haven't investigated deeply. But if we keep bringing out Immortal Herbs, various forces will risk offending you and send people to investigate thoroughly. I think it's only a matter of time before this place is exposed. So, before it's exposed, I want someone to come here and plunder this place first!"
"Have someone plunder my medicine garden?" Dugu Bo's face darkened, "You really dare to think that. Who would dare to plunder the medicine garden of a Titled Douluo like me? Do you really take me for a pushover?"
"Ordinary people wouldn't, but some people might for the sake of their son." Shi Quan smiled mysteriously.
"You're not saying?" Dugu Bo's eyes widened, and he gaped at Shi Quan.
"That's right, it's Tang Hao…"
"You really dare to think that. You dare to scheme against Clear Sky Douluo. Are you really not afraid of death, kid?"
"I don't want to either." Shi Quan waved his hand helplessly, then explained, "Grandpa Dugu, you know that both Tang San's Martial Spirit and mine are Blue Silver Grass. Although my Blue Silver Grass has evolved into the Blue Silver King, it's still just a King. I can feel that my Blue Silver King can continue to evolve, and above King, there is Emperor."
"Just like an Empire, there is only one Emperor in an Empire, and below the Emperor, there can be many vassal Kings. No matter how strong a King is, he is still under the jurisdiction of the Emperor."
"If Tang San's mother truly is a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Grass, then his mother is very likely the only Emperor of the Blue Silver Grass clan, the Blue Silver Emperor. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass should have inherited his mother's Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline. This is also why my Blue Silver Grass felt a sense of Bloodline oppression when facing Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit back then."
"The current Tang San is like the Crown Prince of the Blue Silver Empire, possessing the ability to inherit the Blue Silver Empire. And I am like a powerful vassal King under the Blue Silver Empire, who can overthrow the original Empire and become the new Emperor of the Blue Silver Empire."
"Grandpa Dugu, do you think I, having come this far, would be willing to be subservient to anyone?"
"A struggle for the Emperor?" Dugu Bo fell silent. He hadn't expected such a competitive relationship to exist between Shi Quan and Tang San.
After a long while, Dugu Bo slowly opened his mouth and said, "Shi Quan, you must learn to hide your true abilities. If Tang Hao wants to make a move against you, I won't be able to stop him…"
"Don't worry, Grandpa."
"Tell me your plan in detail."
"First, we need to keep the matter of Sister Yanzi and Ling Ling consuming Immortal Herbs a secret. Then there's the matter of your detoxification, Grandpa… We also need to use Zhu Zhuqing's situation to guide Tang Hao to come looking for you, Grandpa… And then…"
Dugu Bo didn't say much, quietly listening to Shi Quan's plan and arrangements, offering his own thoughts and insights when appropriate.
What made Shi Quan most relieved was that, facing Tang Hao, Dugu Bo consistently and firmly chose him.