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"Why don't you hear Tang Wulin's offer? Or do you have some concerns?" Wu Changkong tried his best to negotiate.
Xu Yuan sighed.
Wu Changkong was really going all out for Tang Wulin.
"Senior, I come from the Body Sect."
"But isn't this technique something you developed yourself?"
"The secret arts of the Body Sect were also developed by our predecessors."
Wu Changkong fell silent.
He understood—Xu Yuan intended to hand over this Great Devouring Heaven and Earth Technique to the sect.
"Isn't Xu Lizhi a disciple of the Tang Sect?" He still refused to give up.
"But the Tang Sect also has a predecessor from the Body Sect," Xu Yuan said calmly.
If he remembered correctly, there was a powerful individual in the Tang Sect who originated from the Body Sect. Even without considering battle armor, their foundation surpassed that of his own teacher, and their seniority was likely higher as well.
The reason for leaving the Body Sect was unknown, but regardless, they were originally from the sect. If the Body Sect ever needed them, Xu Yuan believed this elder would return to the sect.
Xu Lizhi could serve as an intermediary to reconnect with this elder.
Wu Changkong fell silent again.
Was there truly a powerful individual from the Body Sect within the Tang Sect?
Indeed, there was.
However, this person had already left the Body Sect, and no one knew why. The Tang Sect accepted them because of their remarkable talent and strength.
Could it be possible to lure this elder back?
Wu Changkong didn't think the Tang Sect's rules were mere formalities. In his view, Xu Yuan's words were likely part of an effort by the Body Sect to repair relations with this elder.
Hence, Xu Lizhi's appearance?
"Although supreme skills cannot be passed on externally, I believe there are still other areas where we can negotiate," Xu Yuan said, looking at Tang Wulin.
To be honest, he didn't mind cooperating or trading with Tang Wulin.
However, he strongly disliked the presence of a certain divine consciousness.
Without confirmation that the divine consciousness was dormant, Xu Yuan wouldn't engage too closely with Tang Wulin.
But if there was a chance to put Tang San's divine consciousness to sleep...
"What kind of trade?" Wu Changkong asked.
Tang Wulin perked up, eager to hear what Xu Yuan had to offer.
Shen Yi, watching from the side, breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, Xu Yuan hadn't waited until Wu Changkong was desperate or negotiations were at a disadvantage before speaking up.
She felt relieved.
In her view, Tang Wulin currently had nothing substantial to offer. If Xu Yuan were to exploit this situation, it might end up being Wu Changkong footing the bill.
"Your bloodline must have undergone some kind of mutation—it carries the power of a true dragon lineage. I possess a secret art that can help you fully integrate your bloodline with that lineage's power," Xu Yuan said, looking at Tang Wulin.
Shen Yi frowned.
Wu Changkong frowned.
This involved bloodline cultivation—wasn't this a secret technique of the Body Sect?
This kid just used the Body Sect as an excuse not to trade the Great Devouring Heaven and Earth Technique, and now he wanted to trade another secret art?
What was he thinking?
Both were puzzled, but Tang Wulin was caught in a dilemma.
No matter how you looked at it, the two techniques offered—the one most suitable for him was the current proposal by Xu Yuan, which would allow him to more thoroughly fuse his bloodline with the dragon lineage's power.
The Great Devouring Heaven and Earth Technique required consuming vast amounts of rare heavenly treasures to promote bloodline cultivation through eating, placing a heavy burden on him. However, Xu Yuan's proposed fusion technique had no such conditions.
Inside the mysterious space, Old Tang immediately spoke up.
"Child, ask about the effects and conditions of this secret art."
Aren't you supposed to be asleep?
Tang Wulin's first thought was to mentally complain.
From Old Tang's words, he could tell that the fusion technique Xu Yuan mentioned would significantly benefit him.
"Brother Xu Yuan, what are the conditions for cultivating this fusion technique? What are its effects?"
"I'm not particularly gifted in bloodline cultivation—just above average," Xu Yuan said indifferently.
That single sentence already proved the effectiveness of this secret art.
"As for conditions? For you, there are none."
Tang Wulin swallowed nervously.
Old Tang began explaining the pros and cons.
"Child, practicing this secret art has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that your strength will increase faster, but the downside is clear—you'll actively fuse with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline power, touching its very essence. This will destabilize your seals."
"Old Tang, will my seals break prematurely, causing me to explode and die?" Tang Wulin's tone was filled with despair.
Such a great technique—but I can't cultivate it?
Old Tang remained silent for a long time before giving Tang Wulin a choice.
"I can stabilize your seals, but doing so will force me into a true slumber."
True slumber?
Tang Wulin could sense that this time, Old Tang wasn't bluffing.
"What about breaking the seals later? How will I handle them?"
"I'll wake up briefly."
"Then, Old Tang, I've decided to practice this secret art," Tang Wulin made his decision.
"After seeing Brother Xu Yuan, I realized how far behind I am. I'm still too weak—so weak that I can't even see hope for catching up. I don't want to stay like this."
Old Tang laughed heartily.
"Child, that's the right mindset. You shouldn't be weaker than anyone!"
"Continue negotiating with him. Get the secret art first."
Xu Yuan patiently waited for Tang Wulin's decision.
Aiding the enemy?
This wasn't even a consideration.
In Tang San's plan, the ultimate purpose of the Golden Dragon King's seals was to allow Tang Wulin to fully merge with the Golden Dragon King's essence bloodline. After absorbing the two seals, it would become a bloodline soul ring.
For gods, creating martial souls wasn't difficult.
Thus, Xu Yuan's secret art, which could potentially cultivate a bloodline martial soul through training, held little value in Tang San's eyes.
Moreover, it didn't provide any overall benefit to Tang Wulin.
However, this secret art could adjust Tang Wulin's cultivation pace!
It would accelerate his progress in the early stages, though his later explosive growth might slow down.
Of course, the greatest benefit for Xu Yuan was that this secret art would trigger the final nine layers of Tang Wulin's seals, forcing Tang San into a deep slumber.
In that case, future interactions with Tang Wulin would be much smoother.
With Tang San asleep, could he then recruit this kid?
The Great Devouring Heaven and Earth Technique currently posed drawbacks for Tang Wulin, but once he joined Shrek Academy and secured steady resources, Tang Wulin would surely covet this supreme skill again.
By then, Xu Yuan could exert pressure once more.
In the end, it boiled down to one sentence:
If you don't go to sleep, I can't instill the correct mindset into your son.
"Brother Xu Yuan, what do you want?" Tang Wulin made his decision but was now concerned about Xu Yuan's demands.
Still, since Xu Yuan brought it up, he likely already had a goal in mind. It was probably something Tang Wulin could achieve, right? Tang Wulin thought.
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