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Inside the carriage.
Xiao Lin continuously discussed the future development of Soul Tools with Tang San. According to Xiao Lin, a Soul Master in the future would bound to have a set of customized full-body armor.
Then, this armor would not only feature offensive soul power formations, but also defensive soul power formations, amplification and enhancement soul power formations, and even healing soul power formations, among many others.
A set of armor like this would absolutely make a Soul Master stronger.
Even a support-system Soul Master would be able to go on a wild killing spree with it. Hearing Xiao Lin's words, the other people inside the carriage were temporarily silenced by his wild imagination.
Xiao Wu thought to herself that if Brother Lin put it that way, wouldn't her idiot of a Third Brother have no time to spend with her at all?
For some inexplicable reason, the gaze Xiao Wu directed at Xiao Lin became filled with deep resentment. She understood her Third Brother all too well; he would definitely research Soul Tool armor with his life.
As for Tang Ni, she realized for the first time that the person responsible for the decline of the soul beasts' destiny might actually be inseparable from Xiao Lin as well.
Meanwhile, Tang San was already visualizing the sheer power of a complete set of soul power armor in his mind. However, he still possessed some self-awareness. He did not believe that his current self could complete the manufacturing of a soul power armor.
Even if he did manage to make one, it definitely wouldn't be very strong. He could only keep it in mind for now, waiting until his strength grew before thoroughly researching and crafting it.
At this moment, Dugu Bo, who was outside the carriage, was also utterly shocked by the contents of their conversation. Because he hadn't personally witnessed the power of the Godly Zhuge Crossbow Soul Tool, Dugu Bo was relying entirely on his imagination.
Coupled with the filter of respect he had for Master Xiao Yan, his perception of Xiao Lin and Tang San's conversation instantly became incredibly profound and high-end.
This is truly a case of the new generation surpassing the old. Could this soul power armor be completely immune to poison?
As the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo was well aware that steel wasn't particularly afraid of poison—at least, biological poison.
Fortunately, I'm already old, and Tang San is still young. Fortunately, Yanyan's poison will only be a secondary attribute in the future, and she can rely on the Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon's powerful physical enhancements to crush others.
Inside the carriage, Xiao Lin carefully studied the Godly Zhuge Crossbow Soul Tool once over.
"Not bad, not bad. But this thing shouldn't really be considered a hidden weapon anymore, right?"
Hitting the nail on the head, Xiao Lin discovered the sole flaw of the Godly Zhuge Crossbow Soul Tool.
Hearing Xiao Lin's words, Tang San also showed a melancholy expression, tilting his head back to stare at the roof of the carriage.
"Sigh, Brother Lin. In the process of researching hidden weapon Soul Tools, I realized one thing. The more I study Soul Tools, the more I feel that hidden weapons have obvious limitations. Therefore, I have decided to give up on a portion of my hidden weapons."
Looking at the reluctant expression on Tang San's face, Xiao Lin was slightly stunned.
Compared to anyone else, Xiao Lin understood the status of hidden weapons in Tang San's heart better than anyone. One had to know that in his past life, Tang San had died for the sake of hidden weapons, yet now he actually...
"Brother Lin, I want to surpass hidden weapons!"
However, it didn't take long before Tang San became filled with fighting spirit, brimming with motivation.
That was more like it. Tang San wasn't someone who would waste time in self-doubt; this was the Tang San he was familiar with. Besides, Tang San's hidden weapon techniques were still hidden weapons. If he just killed everyone, it would still count as a hidden weapon execution.
On the other side.
The secret scouts from other factions who were monitoring Xiao Lin spotted Dugu Bo's figure. Left with no choice, they could only resentfully abandon their mission to abduct Xiao Lin for the time being, choosing instead to track them.
There was no helping it.
Dugu Bo's lethal poison was simply too dangerous for anyone below the Titled Douluo level. In an era where Titled Douluo had not yet condensed a soul core, Dugu Bo's Poison Core was practically the embryonic form of a soul core.
That toxin was so powerful that even Dugu Bo himself could barely withstand it.
However, even after Dugu Bo's departure, a portion of the secret scouts from other factions still didn't want to give up. This was especially true for the Porcupinefish Douluo and the Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Upon learning that Dugu Bo had taken Xiao Lin away, the two of them trailed them secretly all the way, waiting for an opportunity to strike directly when no one else was around.
Except, while stalking them in the shadows, both the Porcupinefish Douluo and the Chrysanthemum Douluo faintly sensed each other's presence.
Damn it, that rotten chrysanthemum Yue Guan is actually looking for Xiao Lin too.
Ci Xue cursed inwardly.
The person behind that rotten chrysanthemum Yue Guan was Bibi Dong. In reality, Ci Xue didn't want to get involved in the conflict between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.
What kind of overnight grudge could there be between a mother and daughter that required them to target each other like this? If the mother and daughter ever reconciled in the future, wouldn't people like him just become the clowns?
However, considering that Qian Renxue didn't want Bibi Dong to affect Xiao Lin, Ci Xue could only choose to take action against Yue Guan. Following behind Xiao Lin's carriage, Ci Xue easily found an opportunity and blocked Yue Guan's path.
"Ci Xue, what do you think you're doing?"
Blocked by Ci Xue, Yue Guan pointed at him angrily while demanding an answer, though the soul power within his body began to circulate secretly. If Ci Xue didn't give him a reasonable explanation, he might just engage in a massive battle with him.
Having obtained a ten-thousand-year soul bone, Yue Guan didn't believe he would lose to Ci Xue.
"Yue Guan, Elder Xiao Lin is not someone you can touch."
Ci Xue strictly followed Qian Renxue's orders.
No matter how things developed in the future, his only goal was to ensure Xiao Lin wasn't abducted by Bibi Dong.
Currently, Qian Renxue was disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. As long as she lowered her posture and sincerely befriended Xiao Lin, Ci Xue believed that Xiao Lin would definitely support Her Highness Qian Renxue.
"Elder Xiao Lin?"
Yue Guan noticed the anomaly in Ci Xue's wording. He couldn't help but wonder to himself: Could it be that Xiao Lin has already joined Qian Renxue's side?
"That's right. Elder Xiao Lin has already agreed to join our side."
Ci Xue continued to bluff.
As long as he could get Yue Guan to leave, his mission would be considered half-complete. For the remaining half, he was confident that he could easily defeat Dugu Bo. Furthermore, Her Highness Qian Renxue possessed more than enough personal charisma to persuade Xiao Lin.
"Hehe, do you honestly think I would believe you?"
Suddenly, Yue Guan chuckled.
In the next second, Yue Guan's entire being transformed into several chrysanthemum petals and vanished into thin air, leaving only Ci Xue standing alone on the spot.
He left?
Looking toward the direction where Yue Guan had departed, Ci Xue's heart was filled with confusion. Wasn't Bibi Dong's intention to have Yue Guan capture Xiao Lin? How could he leave so decisively?
Perplexed and unable to make sense of it, Ci Xue ultimately chose to continue tracking the carriage Xiao Lin was riding in from the shadows.
Of course, Ci Xue had no idea why Yue Guan had left. In reality, Yue Guan was someone obsessed with power; he would naturally serve whoever was bound to become the future master of Spirit Hall. He didn't have any direct conflict with Qian Renxue.
Furthermore, Bibi Dong had originally sent him out just to gather intelligence on Qian Renxue and Xiao Lin, and he had already obtained enough information.
The fact that Ci Xue was secretly protecting Xiao Lin and referring to him as an elder was an intelligence report significant enough to fulfill his duty.
On the other side.
Dugu Bo, who was driving the carriage, also sensed a ripple of soul power behind them.
"An endless stream of rats. Truly annoying."
Feeling a trace of impatience, Dugu Bo turned and spoke to Xiao Lin and the others inside the carriage, "Xiao Lin, I'm going to take care of some rats. Whichever of you knows how to drive a carriage, come and take over for a bit."
With that said, Dugu Bo turned around and flew toward the rear of the carriage.
It was at this exact moment that Dugu Bo ran straight into a burly man dressed in a black robe. Sensing the intense, overwhelming killing intent within the burly man's body, Dugu Bo was momentarily stunned.
"Dugu Bo, this matter has nothing to do with you. You just need to protect Tang San and the others well."
"Clear... Clear Sky..."
As the burly man finished speaking, Dugu Bo recognized his true identity.
With his meticulous mind, he understood the situation in an instant.
"Alright."
Having received the Clear Sky Douluo's assurance, Dugu Bo turned back to pursue the carriage.
Meanwhile, from a distance, Ci Xue had also spotted the extraordinarily powerful black-robed man. Sensing the terrifying waves of soul power radiating from him, Ci Xue didn't dare to pursue them any further and decisively chose to retreat.
"To think that besides Dugu Bo, there is another unknown Titled Douluo powerhouse protecting Xiao Lin from the shadows."
"I must head back as soon as possible to inform Her Highness."
Ci Xue found a perfect justification for himself, accelerating his speed considerably.
At any rate, I have already successfully stopped that rotten chrysanthemum.
Martial Soul Panel
Profile Member: Dugu Yan
Martial Soul: Jade Phosphor Poison Dragon
Destructive Power: A-
Speed: A-
Range: A
Durability: A
Precision: B (Uses poison attacks, so high precision is not heavily required)
Growth Potential: A
Special Energy: B+ (A continuously evolving lethal poison; if it evolves into an Ultimate Poison, her strength will increase tremendously)
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