Chapter 178: Tang San is Stunned—How Could She Understand Such Complex Blueprints at a Glance?

Chapter 178: Tang San is Stunned—How Could She Understand Such Complex Blueprints at a Glance?

The Zhuge Crossbow, originating from that legendary existence, was later incorporated into the Tang Sect's hidden weapon rankings. Although the Tang Sect mastered its crafting techniques, they never changed its name. The karmic weight of such a change was too great for them to bear...

Yet only Tang San claimed the Zhuge Crossbow as his own masterpiece.

When introducing it to others, why didn't he rename it?

Clearly, it bore the surname Tang, and it was his creation. Why not call it the Tang San Crossbow?

Perhaps he had forgotten, subconsciously uttering its true name instead.

Kong's words were tantamount to roasting Tang San over a fire!

Tang San deeply regretted coming to "express gratitude." He had underestimated Kong's cunning and manipulative behavior.

To exploit a life-saving favor so blatantly—and in front of "distinguished figures," no less!

If Kong hadn't brought up his father, Tang Hao, Tang San would have outright refused again. But to refuse now would only sully Tang Hao's name.

After all, Tang San was Tang Hao's son—the son of Haotian Douluo!

How could he be someone who repaid grace with ingratitude?

"Hoo~"

Exhaling a long breath, Tang San finally nodded and said, "For the Young Sect Master, it may be a trivial matter, but as the son of Haotian, I cannot fail to repay a life-saving favor!"

"These are the blueprints for the Silent Sleeve Dart and the Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles, along with a finished product of each. They are my token of gratitude for the Young Sect Master's life-saving grace!"

Tang San's heart bled as he spoke. Fortunately, these two hidden weapons were only low-tier items.

The Silent Sleeve Dart could barely target enemies at the Soul Master level, while the Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles could handle Soul Elders at best.

Compared to the Zhuge Crossbow, these two hidden weapons were insignificant.

Reluctantly, Tang San handed over the finished products and blueprints to Kong.

Kong received them without much reaction, but even he hadn't expected Tang San to actually offer blueprints and products.

Silent Sleeve Dart? Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles?

Just some garbage hidden weapons!

Glancing at Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, Kong suddenly understood.

Tang San cared about appearances!

Or rather, he didn't care about his own reputation, but he couldn't tarnish Tang Hao's name!

"As expected of Tang Hao's son. Tang San, you certainly carry the style of your father back in the day," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

Tang Hao was dead, and yet Tang San had offered hidden weapons and blueprints to the man who had killed his father.

Amazing. Even someone as experienced as Ning Fengzhi was stunned by Tang San's actions.

Not just Tang San—he was even more speechless toward Kong!

Do you even know what you're doing?

No wonder you're both from the Upper Three Sects. Cut them open, and their hearts are equally black!

"Did you know my father?" Tang San asked knowingly.

Had it not been for earlier remarks suggesting these two knew his father, he wouldn't have offered the blueprints as "repayment."

Ning Fengzhi nodded calmly and replied, "Brother Hao was the youngest Titled Douluo I've ever seen. I've had the honor of meeting him a few times."

Hearing this, Tang San froze. His suspicions were confirmed.

"Brother Hao"? This man might have been close to my father!

"May I ask who you are?"

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang approached and introduced them.

"This is the current Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi!"

"And this is the Supreme Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, a Super Douluo with a power level exceeding 95, the Sword Douluo, His Excellency Chen Xin."

When referring to Chen Xin, Yu Xiaogang didn't dare call him by name but addressed him as Sword Douluo, His Excellency.

This was a respectful title. For Titled Douluos, they were often addressed as "Your Excellency," followed by their title and rank.

For example, Dugu Bo, whose title was "Poison," would be addressed as Poison Douluo, His Excellency.

Chen Xin's title was "Sword," so naturally, he was referred to as Sword Douluo, His Excellency.

Hearing this, Tang San, Chen Xin, and Ning Fengzhi were all momentarily stunned.

The other two thought to themselves: "So, they do know each other?"

Tang San, however, was shocked. Good heavens! These two are the Sect Master and Supreme Elder of one of the Upper Three Sects!

I bet right! Leaving a good impression as someone who knows how to repay kindness is worth it!

"This friend, I feel like you seem very familiar. Have we met before?"

Ning Fengzhi apologized slightly as he asked with some confusion.

He felt a strange familiarity with the person before him, as if they had met somewhere before.

They must have crossed paths, but either too much time had passed, or this person wasn't significant enough to leave a lasting impression.

"I…"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at Kong, then swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.

With a self-deprecating tone, he said, "Just a rural nobody who happened to see Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo, His Excellency, in a crowd."

These words caused Tang San's fists to clench involuntarily. His teacher, Yu Xiaogang, was the legitimate son of Yu Yuanzhen, the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!

And yet now, he referred to himself as a "rural nobody!"

This must be because of Kong! That blond-haired punk must be courting death!

When Tang San gained enough power, he vowed to visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and seek justice for his teacher!

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged glances, their eyelids twitching. Can this man's words even be trusted?

A rural nobody?

Someone who could be Tang San's teacher claimed to be a rural nobody?

Forget it. If he doesn't want to say more, we can just investigate when we return.

Kong didn't concern himself with whatever Tang San might be thinking. Instead, he handed the blueprints to Ei, who showed a keen interest in crafting new and intricate items.

Tang San froze at the sight, momentarily perplexed.

This woman, besides being beautiful and exuding an extraordinary aura, knows how to "forge"?

To make hidden weapons, one must first learn forging. Without that skill, how could one craft the components for hidden weapons?

After just a moment, Ei spoke up. "These two hidden weapons are clever in their compact design and element of surprise."

"But compared to the Zhuge Crossbow, their power is far, far weaker."

After saying this, she returned the blueprints to Kong. She had already memorized the methods for crafting these weapons. However, she found them uninteresting—too simple, with low power. While modifications were possible, they didn't pique her curiosity.

"…"

Tang San was stunned. His mouth opened slightly as if to say something, but no words came out.

His mind was full of questions.

Just from glancing at the blueprints, this woman could immediately identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Silent Sleeve Dart and Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles?

And since she knows about the Zhuge Crossbow, does that mean the blueprints Kong obtained through his trade had also ended up in her hands?

Could she be… a hidden weapons prodigy?

Just a glance at the blueprints, and she could analyze everything!

"Tang San, can't you be a bit more sincere? Giving me some broken trinkets to fool this Young Master?"

Kong shook his head as he took back the blueprints.

Of course, he knew the true power of the Silent Sleeve Dart and Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles. He had shown them to Ei simply because she enjoyed intricate and novel items.

Tang San: "…"

What do you mean, broken trinkets?!

While the Silent Sleeve Dart and Shadow-Rolling Pearblossom Needles couldn't compare to the Zhuge Crossbow, they still held extraordinary value on the Douluo Continent. After all, such items didn't exist here…

(End of Chapter)

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