Chapter 65: The Fish Takes the Bait
While Tang San and Ye Zhiqiu were still cautiously confronting each other, Kong walked past them.
He was holding a dirt-yellow gemstone.
Seemingly wanting everyone to see it, he tossed it into the air and caught it repeatedly.
This dirt-yellow gemstone was the board crystal that Kong had obtained from Flender.
As he walked, he glanced at Tang San with a barely noticeable look.
Kong's appearance naturally drew the attention of both Tang San and Ye Zhiqiu.
Ye Zhiqiu was puzzled, wondering why this young man appeared and why he was holding a gemstone full of impurities.
Tang San was equally puzzled. He couldn't afford to provoke Kong, but when he saw the item in Kong's hand, his mouth opened slightly, and his eyes widened!
Isn't that the legendary board crystal? The natural Dragon Beard Needle!
If he possessed this, he could break through Zhao Wuji's defense!
He could break through the defense of this Defense-type Soul King as well!
The Dragon Beard Needle specializes in breaking body-protecting qi!
Its power might not be as great as some hidden weapons, like the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, but if used well, the Dragon Beard Needle could allow him to fight opponents several levels higher.
But how could he obtain this board crystal?
Tang San's eyes burned with desire as he stared at the board crystal in Kong's hand, his mind racing with ideas on how to acquire it.
Just as suddenly, Kong seemed to think of something and lightly squeezed the crystal, instantly shattering it into golden grains.
"Wow, this broken crystal actually contains these golden beads."
Kong "wondered" aloud. If one observed closely, they would see that not a single golden grain fell from his hand after he crushed the board crystal!
Clearly, he knew what was inside and had used his soul power to wrap the golden grains in advance.
Tang San: "???"
Tang San grew anxious. If it were still in board crystal form, he was confident he could "trick" or trade it from Kong. But now that it had turned into golden grains, the initial form of the Dragon Beard Needle, if Kong hadn't discovered its special properties, things would be fine. But if he had...
Kong stored most of the golden grains in his soul guide storage device, leaving only two or three grains in his hand.
He then "wondered" aloud again: "Strange, why do these golden grains turn into needle shapes when I inject soul power into them?"
Tang San: ...
Tang San was on edge, his mouth slightly open, wanting to speak but unable to. He was terrified that Kong might test the Dragon Beard Needle's power next and realize its value and properties!
"If no soul power is used, these golden grains return to their original form. But when I use soul power, they turn back into needles. How fascinating."
"The hardness of these golden grains is also quite remarkable. That crystal could be easily crushed, but I can't do anything to these golden grains."
"If I use soul power to turn them into needles and throw them at an enemy, given their..."
At this point, Kong stopped talking and stored the three golden grains, mumbling: "I'll take them back to the sect for research. If they can indeed break through body-protecting qi, they might be useful in future battles. I wonder if they work against Soul Sages and stronger opponents..."
Tang San: ...
So he found out after all? As expected, one should never underestimate the geniuses of the Douluo Continent. This person was the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. To become the young master at such a young age, he must have exceptional talents.
The Dragon Beard Needle was something Tang San had to obtain!
The Tang Sect had some high-level hidden weapons that couldn't be crafted without the Dragon Beard Needle, those golden grains.
Who knows if there's another board crystal or this many Dragon Beard Needles on the Douluo Continent.
"Wait, Yu Tian Kong, I want to make a deal with you!"
Seeing Kong ready to leave, Tang San hurriedly called out. How could he not be anxious? If the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan discovered its use, the price of obtaining some from them would be beyond what he could afford now.
Hearing Tang San's words, Ye Zhiqiu was first puzzled, Yu? So he really was from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Wait, did this kid he was fighting actually know Yu Tian Kong?
Not only did he know him, but he also directly called out his name!
Ye Zhiqiu had a bad feeling about this!
"Oh?"
Kong paused, a smile playing on his lips. Tang San finally took the bait?
"Go ahead, tell me what you want to trade. In consideration of your father, I might entertain the idea."
Tang Hao, hidden nearby, felt a twitch at the corner of his mouth. So, this kid had noticed him after all?
It made sense. With Tang San and Xiao Wu walking together, if Kong hadn't figured it out, he wouldn't deserve to be the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
"In consideration of my face? This kid showed no such consideration when he asked me for a spirit bone!"
Tang Hao shook his head, dismissing further thoughts. If he believed that, there would be something seriously wrong.
Tang San was stunned. Why in consideration of his father? Did Yu Tian Kong know his father?
His father, Tang Hao, was just a blacksmith, wasn't he? What kind of face could he have?
Confused and curious, Tang San desperately wanted answers.
"You know my father?"
Tang San asked in confusion.
Hearing this, Kong didn't answer Tang San directly but instead gave Ye Zhiqiu a look.
Ye Zhiqiu was initially puzzled, then suddenly understood. He wasn't supposed to overhear certain secrets!
If he didn't leave now, he might not be able to leave later!
Ye Zhiqiu cupped his hands towards Kong without saying a word and turned to flee.
As a Soul King-level expert, his speed far surpassed that of an ordinary Spirit Master or Spirit Elder. In moments, Ye Zhiqiu had disappeared with the injured members of Canghui Academy.
Tang San didn't stop him. He wasn't a match for Ye Zhiqiu yet and couldn't seek revenge now. Knowing his name and academy was enough; he could take revenge later.
"Your father and I have met once. I know him. He is..."
Kong was interrupted by a voice in his ear: "Kid, don't tell Tang San about me!"
Clearly, this was Tang Hao's message. As a Title Douluo, he could transmit his voice to Kong, but someone of Tang San's level wouldn't hear it.
Kong paused, confirming his suspicion. If Xiao Wu weren't here, Tang Hao wouldn't have interfered.
"He is???"
Tang San almost spat blood. Though he had already done so in his battle with Ye Zhiqiu, he felt the urge even more strongly now!
Finish your sentence! You think you're a storyteller, leaving things half-said?
"Your father's affairs are something you should ask him about yourself. Now, let's talk about the trade…"
(End of Chapter)
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