"Alright. Since you say so, Xiao Lin, Uncle Hao believes you."
After hearing Xiao Lin's method, Tang Hao finally had no more worries.
For the sake of Ah Yin's swift recovery, he truly couldn't wait any longer.
"Xiao San, hurry up and pack your things. We're going to see your mother right away."
As Tang Hao's words fell, Tang San's eyes instantly lit up.
After twelve years, could he finally see his mother?
"But… Brother Lin, what about your side? And Xiao Wu…"
Tang San suddenly hesitated. He was reluctant to part from Xiao Wu, and he could also help with Xiao Lin's research.
"It's fine. Go with peace of mind. I'll help you take care of Xiao Wu."
Xiao Lin patted Tang San on the shoulder and assured him.
"Just remember to help Auntie wake up as soon as possible."
With Xiao Lin's persuasion, Tang San finally set his mind at ease and decided to leave first with Tang Hao.
"Oh right, Xiao Lin, there's something I need to tell you all."
Right after that, Tang Hao recounted what he had seen the previous night.
It was a story about someone from the Xu family abducting a young prodigy for breeding purposes, which made both Xiao Lin and Tang San break out in goosebumps.
There was actually such a perverse family? This was on par with the horror stories of organ harvesting in northern Myanmar.
"Understood, Uncle Hao. I won't wander around outside anymore."
Xiao Lin nodded with lingering fear, and at the same time resolved to tell Xiao Wu and the others to avoid going out alone.
"Mm. Other than that, there's nothing else. Xiao San, you go back and pack your things first. Xiao Lin and I still have some matters to discuss."
"Alright, Dad."
Not long after Tang San left, Tang Hao instantly changed demeanor.
His expression was filled with complexity, yet there was a faint glimmer of hope in his eyes.
"Xiao Lin, tell me the truth—does Ah Yin have a chance to be revived?"
Tang Hao was clearly not satisfied with merely restoring Ah Yin's consciousness, which was why he asked this.
"Of course she can, Uncle Hao. The Blue Silver Emperor is the soul beast with the strongest vitality—how could she be unable to revive?"
Upon hearing that this was Tang Hao's question, Xiao Lin was momentarily speechless.
He had already discussed this many times in private with Tang San; Tang San even knew how to revive Ah Yin.
Still, after hearing Xiao Lin's assurance, Tang Hao finally felt at ease.
"That's good. Xiao Lin, take this."
With nothing else to discuss, Tang Hao took out a jet-black token from his storage soul tool and handed it to Xiao Lin.
"This is my token. If you encounter an enemy you can't defeat, you can use soul power to activate it. I'll sense it and come to save you."
Hearing this, Xiao Lin accepted the token without hesitation.
With Tang Hao's protection, even if he faced three or four Titled Douluo at the same time, Xiao Lin could still retreat safely.
"Thank you, Uncle Hao."
Before, Xiao Lin had always relied on bluffing and borrowed authority. Now, he truly had a 'tiger' backing him. As long as he didn't cause trouble himself, he would rarely encounter danger.
Thinking of how well Tang Hao treated him, Xiao Lin also reminded Tang Hao about his injuries.
At present, Tang Hao was still in a state of unhealed severe injuries. If it weren't for his own exceptional physique and the sacrifice of a life-force–rich soul beast like the Blue Silver Emperor, Tang Hao might have died long ago.
"Uncle Hao, your body really can't handle high-intensity battles anymore. You still have to live together with Auntie—take good care of yourself."
Xiao Lin said with genuine concern.
For his own safety, Tang Hao's health absolutely had to recover.
"Xiao San's life force is already enough to alleviate your physical condition, Uncle Hao. As long as you persist, you'll definitely recover."
Seeing Tang Hao about to speak, Xiao Lin hurriedly added.
In the original timeline, when Tang San awakened the Blue Silver Emperor, his martial soul seemed to fully transform into the Blue Silver Emperor, no longer influenced by things like the Mandala Snake or the Human-Faced Demon Spider soul rings.
Now that Tang San was even stronger, with even greater vitality, Tang Hao's recovery speed would only be faster.
Once Tang Hao's injuries recovered to the point where he could fight in more than two Titled Douluo–level battles, Xiao Lin planned to seek out Qian Renxue and begin the Angel God's trials.
Harvesting divine power—Tang San would go too when the time came.
That way, it would form another virtuous cycle: Ah Yin would recover faster, and Tang Hao would recover faster as well.
Xiao Lin's words left Tang Hao with no reason to refuse, and in the end, he decisively agreed.
While waiting for Tang San afterward, Xiao Lin and Tang Hao also chatted about Ah Yin's condition.
From her appearance to her height, length, thickness, and so on, they went over everything one by one. Xiao Lin even guided Tang Hao on how to cultivate the Blue Silver Emperor.
Of course, Tang San was clearly more adept at such matters. Xiao Lin merely offered a few finishing touches.
For example, he suggested that Uncle Hao find the corpse of a soil-attribute soul beast with at least ten thousand years of cultivation and bury it in the land of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, slightly improving the soil to help Ah Yin adapt more quickly.
Or, for instance, going to the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Forest to obtain some Life Water to heal Ah Yin's condition.
All of these were preparations for Ah Yin's future revival and could be done gradually.
However, Tang Hao took it seriously—so seriously that he actually began considering going to the Star Dou Forest.
Seeing Tang Hao's expression at the time, Xiao Lin was shocked, and it took him quite some effort to persuade Tang Hao to temporarily abandon the idea.
In the end, Xiao Lin handed the Healing Crystal to Tang Hao, saying that Tang San could set up a healing spiritual energy array to help Auntie recover.
An hour later, Xiao Lin returned to the place where the Royal Battle Team trained.
Handing over the Healing Crystal without continuing research was mainly because he already understood its principles.
He had even figured out a way to quickly replenish the Healing Crystal.
Since he had thoroughly studied it, he might as well give it to Tang Hao to increase goodwill.
Compared to the Healing Crystal, Tang Hao's summoning token was obviously far more cost-effective.
Returning to the blue silver grass field, Xiao Lin half-lay down, squinting as he thought about his future "cheat tools."
Tang Hao's appearance made Xiao Lin care more and more about the Advanced Academy Tournament.
From both rational and emotional standpoints, he couldn't allow Xiao Wu and Tang Ni to be placed in danger.
Moreover, with the current strength of the Royal Battle Team, even without Xiao Wu and Tang Ni, they could sweep through all the academies.
There was really no need for those two to take the field. But if they insisted on participating, Xiao Lin couldn't find a suitable excuse to stop them.
He couldn't exactly say that Bibi Dong was a divine inheritor who might be able to see through their identities.
Rather than letting things develop according to the original timeline, it would be better to throw the entire plot into complete chaos.
Only in muddy waters could one catch fish.
If the situation became murky, he could ensure Xiao Wu and the others' safety.
And during this period, their strength also had to increase rapidly.
Aside from the already planned methods of getting stronger, Xiao Lin thought of a rather unorthodox approach.
That was—the City of Slaughter.
Xiao Lin was tempted to take a trip into the City of Slaughter, preferably as a group from the Royal Battle Team.
Considering the rules of the City of Slaughter, he could in fact only bring companions who excelled in combat.
But that would be enough.
While venturing through the City of Slaughter, they would let the God of Shura know about the meddling of the God of Rakshasa within the city.
By then, a group of people who successfully emerged from the City of Slaughter—whether or not every single one possessed the Slaughter God Domain—would at the very least catch the attention of the God of Shura.
Whether it was rescuing Tang Chen or gaining the attention of the God of Shura, Xiao Wu and the others' safety would gain a certain level of protection.
Would Bibi Dong, the inheritor of the Rakshasa God, still dare to kill the inheritor of the Shura God?
(End of Chapter)