Chapter 173 Yuexuan
After listening to Yu Xiaogang's words, a spark of hope ignited in Tang San's heart.
He knew that with his own strength, he was still unable to contend with Long Chen for the time being.
But if multiple factions joined forces, the odds of winning would undoubtedly be much higher.
After dinner, Tang San came to find Yu Xiaogang.
"Teacher, I would like to have a private chat with you."
"Hmm, if you have any thoughts, just say them directly. I will do everything in my power to help you."
Yu Xiaogang could see that Tang San had a lot on his mind, all related to Tang Hao.
Although Tang Hao's death was not yet confirmed, it was a huge blow to Tang San.
"Teacher, I have some doubts. Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan have a close relationship, and he is also Long Chen's teammate in the Royal Academy team. Why would he want to join me in searching for the Immortal Herb?"
"Xiao San, there is something you don't know. There has always been a rift between Yu Tianheng and them. Although they belong to the same team, he actually doesn't understand Long Chen. He knows that with Long Chen's help, Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, and Dugu Bo have all consumed the Immortal Herb, and the Immortal Herb brought them a huge improvement."
Tang San frowned.
"It seems that Long Chen has found a geomantically favorable treasure land where Immortal Herb can grow."
"Tian Heng thinks so too. He, along with my second uncle Yu Luomian and Yang Wudi, specially went to the forest center to search for the Immortal Herb, but they encountered Long Chen and Dugu Bo, suffering heavy losses, and Yang Wudi was also devoured by Long Chen."
"Teacher, I have heard about this. The Breaking Douluo Clan led by Yang Wudi was originally an affiliated Sect of the Clear Sky Sect. Titan Grandpa and the Patriarch of the Defense Clan were also devoured by Long Chen in order to avenge Yang Wudi. Only the Patriarch of the Speed Clan, Bai He, managed to escape by luck."
Yu Xiaogang nodded and continued:
"It's not just them; people from Spirit Hall also went to the forest center to look for the Immortal Herb, but it seems they also returned empty-handed."
"I didn't expect Spirit Hall to also mobilize. The Immortal Herb is by no means an ordinary medicinal herb; it is even rarer than a Soul Bone, so how could it be so easy to find? Long Chen and his group are really too lucky."
Mentioning the Soul Bone, Tang San thought of something.
"Teacher, does Yu Tianheng have a share of the three Soul Bones awarded to the champion of the Soul Master Competition?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head and sighed softly:
"Those three Soul Bones were all taken away by Long Chen. I think they must have been divided among Long Chen, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan."
"Long Chen is going too far by doing this. Yu Tianheng is, after all, the captain of the Royal Academy team. Forget about the Immortal Herb, he didn't even get a share of a single Soul Bone."
"Yes. If the person who found the location of the Immortal Herb were you, and the person who received the champion's reward were also you, you would definitely be willing to share with your companions. Unfortunately, Tian Heng and they are not on the same path, and now they have completely broken ties."
Tang San nodded slightly, secretly happy in his heart.
He had heard Yu Xiaogang say that Yu Tianheng was the hope of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and was very likely to become the Patriarch in the future.
He had originally thought that since Yu Tianheng had a close relationship with Dugu Yan and was a teammate of Long Chen, he might be on their side.
Even though Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong had already left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he did not want to make an enemy of Yu Tianheng.
If Yu Tianheng had broken ties with Long Chen and Dugu Yan and wanted to search for the Immortal Herb with him, then they could be friends in the future.
Tang San still had one important thing to do.
He needed to go to the Yuexuan to find his aunt, Tang Yuehua, and inform her of their encounter in the forest center and the news of Tang Hao's death.
He knew that Tang Hao had six Soul Bones on him, two of which came from the Clear Sky Sect's Inheritance.
Tang Hao had been expelled from the Sect, but if he were truly dead, the Soul Bones of the Sect's Inheritance must never fall into the hands of outsiders.
Tang San saw hope.
To get rid of Long Chen, the possibility of the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect joining forces had emerged.
Yu Xiaogang continued:
"Xiao San, it's great that you could return in time. Sect Master Ning has been following news of you, and he will be very happy to know you are back. Also, Emperor Xue Ye has been asking me to keep an eye out for news about you."
"Teacher, do you mean that Emperor Xue Ye is willing to help me craft the Zhuge Divine Crossbow?"
Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly.
"Spirit Hall is becoming increasingly arrogant; they actually wiped out the Strength Clan within Heaven Dou City. This has made Emperor Xue Ye angry and has also put him under immense pressure. Spirit Hall has great ambitions and poses a threat to the two great Empires. Emperor Xue Ye intends, after your return, to have the Ordnance Manufacturing Bureau mass-produce the Zhuge Divine Crossbow to arm the army, in order to cope with the crisis that may come in the future."
After listening to Yu Xiaogang's explanation, Tang San's expression became solemn.
"Xiao San, what's wrong? Do you think there is something inappropriate?"
Tang San shook his head gently.
"It's nothing, I just thought of Mubai."
"I understand what you mean. After all, Mubai is a member of the Star Luo Empire royal family and may potentially ascend to the position of Crown Prince, becoming the future monarch of the Star Luo Empire. Are you worried that Emperor Xue Ye will use the weapons you craft to deal with them?"
"Yes. You also know that there is constant conflict between the two great Empires. If it weren't for Spirit Hall mediating in between, I'm afraid a major war would have already broken out."
Yu Xiaogang patted Tang San's shoulder.
"Xiao San, don't overthink it; things haven't developed to that point yet. Before meeting Emperor Xue Ye, we will come up with a foolproof plan."
"Yes. In any case, I will not use those highly lethal Hidden Weapon to deal with my brothers."
"Alright. Don't overthink it, get some rest early. Tomorrow I will send someone to notify Sect Master Ning, and after he arrives, we will discuss it together."
Tang San smiled and nodded.
"Okay. However, before meeting Sect Master Ning, I still need to find someone."
"Who?"
"My aunt. She is at the Yuexuan in Heaven Dou City."
"Yuexuan?"
"Teacher, do you know that place?"
Yu Xiaogang nodded and said:
"I've heard that it is a place for royal family members and noble children to learn etiquette. I didn't expect you to have an aunt, and that she is actually there."
"Teacher, I haven't met her yet. If it weren't for Dad telling me, I wouldn't even know of her existence. Aunt concealed her identity, which is why she was able to stay at the Yuexuan."
"I see. Then tomorrow, Flender and I will accompany you there."
"Okay."
The next day.
Accompanied by Yu Xiaogang and Flender, Tang San arrived at the Yuexuan.
After stating their purpose, the three of them were led to a grand hall to wait.
Upon entering the grand hall, Tang San felt an atmosphere of luxury, nobility, and elegance, and he couldn't help but restrain his own aura a little.
Before long, a woman walked over slowly.
She was dressed in an elegant long dress; although her attire was not flashy, it outlined an extraordinary temperament with extreme simplicity.
The elegant colors complemented the exquisite embroidery, looking noble without losing her personal gentleness and restraint.
In every gesture, she revealed a sense of composure and elegance that came from long-term immersion in noble etiquette and culture.
That was exactly Tang San's aunt whom he had never met, Tang Yuehua.