(Xiao Wu)
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White World, Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
In the comparison video, it was revealed that the fake elder brother, representing the Imperial Father's will to recruit Tang Chuan, stated that the Imperial Family knew about Tang Chuan and Dugu Yan. They were willing to let her become a concubine.
This was because Tang Chuan's talent and strength were too formidable; even at the "Spirit Ancestor" level, he could already kill a Titled Douluo.
This filled Xue Ke's heart with joy and excitement, her mind brimming with anticipation.
From this perspective, the hope of her being able to marry Young Master Tang Chuan was quite high!
Although as a princess of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Ke technically did not want to be a subordinate wife.
But others were others, and Young Master Tang Chuan was Young Master Tang Chuan.
In this world, looking back across ten thousand years...
How many youths were there like Young Master Tang Chuan, who not only possessed high talent and strength, but also incredible wisdom and strategy, while being grateful and exceptionally handsome?
Such a perfect husband.
Even as a concubine, Xue Ke was willing.
She believed that not just herself, but countless other girls would feel the same way.
The comparison video continued to play.
[Time flew by like a shuttle; half a year passed in the blink of an eye.]
[On this day, in the main hall of the Moon Pavilion, Tang Chuan calmly completed his final etiquette demonstration before Tang Yuehua and various teachers.]
[His every movement, whether walking, standing, sitting, or lying, conformed to ancient rites. His elegance and natural grace carried a steady temperament refined over time.]
[When he finished the final piece, "Crane Crying in the Nine Marshes," with flawless poise, the lingering notes of the zither drifted into the rafters. Relieved tears welled in Tang Yuehua's eyes as she nodded gently.]
["The rites are complete, the music is prepared, and the Heart-Nature is clear and bright."]
[Tang Yuehua's dignified and elegant face was filled with gratification and emotion.]
["Xiao Chuan, your half-year of refined cultivation at the Moon Pavilion has reached Perfection today."]
["You may graduate."]
[In just half a year, Tang Chuan had mastered various musical instruments and etiquette. Furthermore, the hostility generated in Slaughter City had been entirely resolved, and his Killing Intent was fully clarified, allowing him to use it as easily as his own arms.]
[After the graduation ceremony, Tang Chuan was in no hurry to leave the Moon Pavilion.]
[Instead, using the excuse of inviting Tang Yuehua for a cup of tea, they went to a private room.]
["Pavilion Master Yuehua, thank you for your guidance over the past half-year at the Moon Pavilion."]
["Upon my departure, I have something to gift you."]
[Tang Chuan took out a warm mutton-fat white jade box from his robes and placed it on the tea table.]
[Tang Yuehua's gaze fell upon the jade box, and she was slightly stunned. She felt her dormant Spirit, the Ruyi Ring, transmit a trace of imperceptible throbbing.]
["This is the Immortal Herb: exquisite tulip."]
[Tang Chuan's voice was calm and clear as he gently pushed the jade box toward Tang Yuehua.]
["I obtained this by chance. This herb is born from the essence of heaven and earth's metals and stones, gathering the precious Qi of all directions. It may have a miraculous effect of complete transformation for jewelry-type Spirits."]
["Perhaps it can help Pavilion Master Yuehua's Ruyi Ring Spirit break through that ninth-level Bottleneck."]
["What?!"]
[Tang Yuehua stood up abruptly, shocked and unable to believe it.]
[Although she didn't know what this exquisite tulip was, a Spirit Medicine that could potentially help her overcome her Spirit's Innate defect and Breakthrough past level ten was definitely no ordinary item!]
["I cannot! Xiao Chuan, this is too precious. Your aunt cannot accept this!"]
[Tang Yuehua shook her head and reached out to push the jade box back.]
["Pavilion Master Yuehua!"]
[To this, Tang Chuan spoke indifferently, pushing the jade box back again.]
["Once I, Tang Chuan, have decided to give something away, there is absolutely no reason to take it back."]
["Accept this!"]
["Otherwise, there is no need for us to meet again in the future!"]
["I, Tang Chuan, have never liked owing favors to others!"]
[Hearing this, Tang Yuehua was deeply moved.]
[She understood that her nephew Tang Chuan only spoke this way because he didn't want her to refuse again.]
["Fine!"]
[Tang Yuehua took a deep breath and spoke seriously.]
["Your aunt accepts this sentiment, Xiao Chuan!"]
[Afterward, Tang Chuan also told Tang Yuehua how to extract the essence of the exquisite tulip to absorb and refine it.]
[In the private room, Tang Yuehua sat cross-legged. After lightly inhaling from the stamen and extracting the essence of the exquisite tulip, she closed her eyes tightly and began to absorb and refine it.]
[The essence of the Immortal Herb melted upon entering her mouth, turning into a warm yet vast, sea-like current that instantly surged through her entire body.]
[Tang Yuehua immediately focused her mind, operating the Clear Sky Sect's basic Meditation Method to guide it.]
[At first, it was like a spring breeze turning into rain; the medicinal power gently nourished her Meridians, which were slightly fragile and sluggish due to years of being unable to Cultivate, repairing subtle hidden wounds left by time. Her whole body felt unspeakably comfortable and warm.]
[Then, the true medicinal power exploded violently, as if a dormant volcano had awakened. A rolling torrent galloped and roared through her Meridians, finally crashing toward the depths of her Dantian with unstoppable force.]
[It struck the invisible chasm that had imprisoned her Spirit's Origin and locked her spirit power limit for decades!]
["Boom—!!!"]
[A clear and resonant vibration, sounding as if from the depths of her Soul, suddenly burst forth.]
[In the next moment, a smooth, translucent white jade ring, three feet in diameter and resembling mutton-fat jade, emerged behind Tang Yuehua.]
[The jade ring was solid and brilliant, its surface inscribed with complex and profound golden "Ruyi" patterns.]
[At this moment, the patterns burst with dazzling golden light, shining brilliantly in the private room.]
[It was precisely the Ruyi Ring Spirit!]
[The Ruyi Ring now was exceptionally different from before; it radiated light and vibrated violently, as if trying to break free from some Innate shackle!]
[That sturdy level nine barrier let out an overwhelmed moan under the dual impact of the Immortal Herb's Heaven-Defying medicinal power and the evolution of the Spirit's Origin.]
[Tang Chuan stood quietly to the side, having already released his spirit power to envelop the entire room, isolating all aura and sound, watching with a calm gaze.]
["Crack—!"]
[It was as if something had completely shattered and dissipated.]
[The brilliance of the Ruyi Ring suddenly surged, and the ring's diameter doubled. Many gemstones appeared on it, as if embedded, making it look even more jewel-encrusted and magnificent.]
[Level ten!]
[Surging spirit power poured out from Tang Yuehua's Dantian, flowing joyfully along Meridians that had been widened and strengthened countless times over.]
[Tang Yuehua opened her eyes, incredibly excited.]
[She could clearly feel that she had finally broken through level ten.]
[But at the same time, a clear sense of a Bottleneck followed.]
[A Spirit Master must absorb a spirit ring every ten levels to continue improving. A portion of the Immortal Herb's vast medicinal power remained settled within her body and Spirit's Origin, waiting for her to obtain her first spirit ring before continuing to release its potential.]
Black World, inside the Moon Pavilion.
When she saw in the comparison video that her counterpart in the White World had caused her Ruyi Ring Spirit to evolve and her cultivation to finally break through to level ten under the Immortal Herb gifted by her nephew Tang Chuan...
A trace of envy flashed in the beautiful eyes on Tang Yuehua's dignified, elegant, and noble face.
"It's truly enviable!"
"The me in the White World had her Spirit evolve and broke through level ten thanks to the Immortal Herb: exquisite tulip gifted by Xiao Chuan."
"Yet in the comparison video of the Black World, Little San possessed so many Immortal Herbs and top-grade Spirit Medicines, but aside from giving them to the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils, he didn't even return a single stalk to his Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, or even the granduncle who gifted him the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng."
"What on earth is he thinking?"
Tang Yuehua sighed softly, her gaze complex and utterly unable to understand.
If there were no Tang Chuan for comparison, it would be one thing.
But with Tang Chuan as a contrast, it made her find it very difficult to comprehend what this nephew was thinking!
However, thinking back to the first stage of the comparison video...
...regarding the completely different lives and causes of death for her nephew Tang San and the White World's Tang Chuan in their previous lives in the Bashu Tang Clan and on Earth.
She somewhat understood.
An orphan likely born in an era of war, who felt no gratitude toward the Sect that raised him and instead felt he was mistreated...
...to the point where at a young age, he went to steal its supreme secret manual, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record.
How could such an ungrateful person...
...compare to Tang Chuan, who repaid kindness and died to save others?
Speed Clan.
"The Tang Chuan cousin of the White World is still better!"
When she saw in the comparison video that Tang Chuan, after his training at the Moon Pavilion, repaid kindness by gifting Tang Yuehua an exquisite tulip and helping her Spirit evolve.
Bai Chenxiang couldn't help but be extremely envious.
Sigh!
If only the one in their Black World were Cousin Tang Chuan.
If that were the case, she would definitely persuade her grandfather to lead the Speed Clan to join him.
In the future, their Speed Clan would not only have no worries about money, but their future would also be bright.
But suddenly, Bai Chenxiang seemed to think of something.
Wait!
Pavilion Master Yuehua is not only Cousin Tang Chuan's aunt, but she's also Tang San's aunt!
In the White World, even though Cousin Tang Chuan doesn't acknowledge Pavilion Master Yuehua as his aunt, he still repaid her kindness and gifted her an exquisite tulip.
How come in our Black World, Tang San only gave one Immortal Herb each to the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils who would be useful in the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament?
Even Yu Xiaogang only got a single top-grade Spirit Medicine, the nine-grade purple ganoderma.
As for Pavilion Master Yuehua, Tang Xiao, and Tang Hao, not only did they not get an Immortal Herb, they didn't even get a single top-grade Spirit Medicine.
This Tang San prides himself on respecting teachers and the Dao, and being grateful.
But it seems that's not the case at all!
White World, Tianshui Academy.
Shui Yue'er also thought of this point.
It just so happened that in the previous comparison video, she—as a fangirl of Tang Chuan—had attended the Moon Pavilion graduation ceremony to watch Tang Chuan's performance.
As an involved party, Shui Yue'er could send Bullet Chats.
This led Shui Yue'er to immediately send a Bullet Chat, dissing Tang San.
[White World · Shui Yue'er: "Wait a minute! Tang San, don't you always pride yourself on respecting teachers, being filial to parents, and being grateful? How come you have so many Immortal Herbs and top-grade Spirit Medicines—you even stripped Dugu Bo's medicinal garden bare!"]
["How come you only gave one Immortal Herb each to the Shrek Seven Devils? Even Yu Xiaogang only got a top-grade Spirit Medicine, and people like Flender got nothing at all."]
["And Clan Chief Bai He gave you a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng; you just took it directly. Never mind that you didn't return a top-grade Spirit Medicine or Immortal Herb."]
["After all, you probably feel that since the Speed Clan has joined you, it's normal for them to offer you some things."]
["But with so many Immortal Herbs and top-grade Spirit Medicines, how come not even your aunt Pavilion Master Yuehua, your eldest uncle Tang Xiao, or even your father Tang Hao has a single one?"]
["This 'respecting teachers, filial piety, and gratitude' of yours lacks a bit of persuasiveness!"]
["Could it be that you want to save them all for this Tang Sect of yours?!"]
Black World, Blue Tyrant Academy.
When he saw Shui Yue'er actually sending a Bullet Chat to diss him, Tang San's face instantly turned red, and he clenched his fists.
His heart was filled with rage, and he gnashed his teeth.
That damn White World Shui Yue'er actually dares to question and mock me!
How can my 'pure as ice and clean as jade' nature be something you are allowed to doubt!
(End of Chapter)
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