In Ning Fengzhi's residence, inside the discussion hall.
The matter regarding whale glue had temporarily come to an end. The whale glue possessed by Dugu Bo and Tang Hao was naturally the best batch.
Besides that, Ning Fengzhi had already decided to secretly send people to trade with the sea soul masters of Sea God Island.
As long as they could get ahead of others, they would be able to earn a huge amount of wealth.
However, considering that the soul masters of the Douluo Continent were generally not skilled in naval combat, Ning Fengzhi entrusted this difficult task to Gu Rong.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were discussing the pill section mentioned in the research paper.
Ning Fengzhi truly did not understand alchemy, but he could make use of the advantages of his sect's power.
He planned to purchase in advance the corpses of those water-type soul beasts that Xiao Lin had mentioned in his paper, refine their essence blood, and then send them to Xiao Lin.
Ning Fengzhi had always felt that he owed Xiao Lin far too much, so he made this decision in secret.
If things went this way, considering Xiao Lin's relationship with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and especially his relationship with Ning Rongrong, would Ning Rongrong still not be able to obtain a so-called Xuan Water Pill?
Ning Fengzhi had even already decided that his eighth soul ring would come from a sea soul beast.
A powerful sea soul beast would naturally produce better essence blood.
Meanwhile, at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, inside the dormitory shared by Tang San and Xiao Lin.
Tang San had already reunited with Tang Hao.
He was very grateful that Xiao Lin had specifically written the research paper to help him, and he had even voluntarily helped revise some of the content.
For example—Xuantian Technique.
Tang San could see that although Xiao Lin had modified it according to the castrated version of the Xuantian Technique, this internal cultivation method only corresponded to the first layer, equivalent to laying a foundation.
Tang San was secretly touched that Xiao Lin respected his technique and his secrets.
Therefore, Tang San added another section to the internal cultivation method.
In his previous life in the Tang Sect, there were naturally many techniques, not just the Xuantian Technique.
However, when it came to the best cultivation method, the Xuantian Technique was unquestionably the strongest.
Naturally, Tang San himself had never learned those slightly inferior techniques.
But now, he decided to add one of the other techniques into the paper.
Just like Xiao Lin's version, it would also contain only the first layer.
However, this technique was more suited for body tempering.
This way, when other soul masters tried cultivating, they would discover that the later stages of the other technique worked slightly better.
Naturally, they would stop specifically focusing on cultivating the Xuantian Technique.
Although Tang San did not blame Xiao Lin for releasing this castrated first-layer version of the Xuantian Technique, if there were other options…
He would still prefer that others practice something else.
This technique was called Morning Bell Foundation Cultivation Technique.
It involved practicing early in the morning with the assistance of bell sounds, strengthening one's foundation and nurturing one's vitality.
In a sense, it could be considered a sound-wave body tempering method.
Soon after, Tang San saw something familiar again.
Whale glue.
Tang San was immediately shocked.
Brother Lin had actually written about this as well.
Originally, Tang San had intended to save this secret for the future Tang Sect he planned to establish.
But since it had already been written into the paper, Tang San could only secretly admire Xiao Lin's generosity.
Next came the alchemy section.
And this shocked Tang San even more.
Brother Lin actually knew a bit about alchemy. Although it looked like he could only refine something like the Ten-Complete Great Tonic Pill.
Shock aside, Tang San himself was also skilled in alchemy.
As a member of the Tang Sect, not knowing how to refine pills would be impossible.
However, Tang San preferred forging hidden weapons and refining poison pills.
For example, the Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Pellet he gave to Dugu Bo had been refined using herbs from around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. Its power was enough to kill even a Titled Douluo.
This alone was enough to prove that Tang San could refine pills.
Then Tang San saw Xiao Lin's description of the Xuan Water Pill, as well as references to the essence blood of certain soul beasts.
The idea was to extract essence blood from soul beasts suitable for medicinal refinement, then combine it with aquatic herbs to refine a pill capable of increasing innate soul power.
This immediately left Tang San somewhat confused.
But Tang San was, after all, the destined protagonist. He quickly thought of some herbs near the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well that primarily absorbed ice spiritual energy.
Ice, in a sense, was also water.
Tang San might not be able to refine the Xuan Water Pill, but he could refine something similar—the Xuan Ice Pill.
And its effect would likely be even better.
Brother Lin's pill formula is quite good… but now it's mine.
Tang San thought to himself, already itching to start refining pills.
However, since both he and Xiao Lin had innate full soul power, the pill would only be useful for making money.
Afterward, Tang San also added a very basic pill formula to the paper.
The materials were neither expensive nor rare, but it could somewhat increase a soul master's potential.
It could even provide some help to children who had not yet awakened their martial souls.
At this moment, seeing that Tang San actually understood a bit about alchemy, Tang Hao was also shocked.
It was just that Xiao Lin was far too outrageous and monstrous.
Because of this, Tang Hao had never realized that Tang San himself was also a monster.
Could pill formulas like this be written without extensive experience?
Tang Hao slowly recalled the time when Xiao Lin was only six years old. Back then, when talking about theory, he had also been extremely confident.
But after careful consideration, there had still been some flaws.
If it had not benefited Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, Tang Hao would have long stopped Tang San from interacting with Xiao Lin.
However, Tang San often read books about herbs and medicinal plants, something Tang Hao was vaguely aware of.
So he wasn't overly surprised.
"Xiao San, our Clear Sky Sect has four major affiliated clans. Recently, I plan to reclaim the Strength Clan and the Agility Clan."
"The Strength Clan has always trusted me unconditionally. Sometimes you can also rely on their influence."
"As for the Agility Clan, they are related to us by blood. When the time comes, you should also get close to them."
Tang Hao explained his plans to Tang San and was preparing to set off soon.
"Father, then what about the other two clans?"
Tang San asked with a puzzled look.
"The relationship between those two clans and our sect has deteriorated even more. In the end, our Clear Sky Sect owes them."
"But if I find the opportunity, I will still try to win them back."
"With the information about whale glue, they will at least give us some face."
"Oh, right. The Breaking Clan, the Yang family, is extremely skilled in alchemy. Yang Wudi is especially obsessed with refining medicine. Something as unique as whale glue will definitely interest him."
"Once I reclaim the Breaking Clan, you can also exchange experiences with them."
"And the Defense Clan is similar."
When Tang San heard about the four clans, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
He had just been thinking about establishing the Tang Sect, and now four clans perfectly suited for it had appeared.
Tang San's mind raced rapidly.
"Father, you're currently alone. Can you really persuade the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan? Wouldn't it cause them to rebel even more?"
Tang San expressed concern.
Both clans clearly harbored resentment toward the Clear Sky Sect.
Trying to subdue them with force might not be appropriate.
"You're right. But I still have to try."
"Father, if it doesn't work… let me try."
Tang San finally voiced his own idea.
"Alright."
After a moment of thought, Tang Hao agreed to the request of his always mature son.
(End of Chapter)