The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1349 - 1348: Taking in the Zhang Family

"No, no, no!"Withdrawing power? Absolutely not. As soon as Tang Rao heard it, he got nervous.

"I didn't mean to disagree. Of course, I'm happy to take the test!"

Granny Hua was already used to Tang Rao's sudden change of face.

"Then go up there first, pass the second stage, and I'll come back in three days to test you on the third stage."

A platform appeared in front of Tang Rao, about half the width of a room, and two meters high. Tang Rao jumped up and made a victory sign at Granny Hua.

"Granny Hua, do you know what a selfie is? If I had a selfie divine artifact, I'd definitely take a picture first."

Standing at a high point and looking down really is quite interesting.

"Stop talking nonsense. If you don't complete the second stage in time, I'll give you trouble just the same."

Tang Rao wasn't bluffing; the second stage was so simple. He wanted to complete it easily and joyfully.

The second stage is to fuse the poison liquid into a solid. While savoring the second stage, Tang Rao casually brewed the third stage as well. The further he goes, the harder it gets.

After reading, he closed the book. In the time Granny Hua lit an incense stick, Tang Rao's hands were already in motion.

He needed to first refine a poison, which was, of course, liquid. The toxicity of the poison needed to meet Granny Hua's standards for it to be considered a satisfactory test material.

A liquid poison is easy to manage, but how to transform the poison into a solid is the real essence. With traditional methods, Tang Rao might choose to heat it, but once the poison liquid is heated, the poison gas would evaporate, and before the solid condenses, Tang Rao and Granny Hua would already be poisoned.

"It seems there's no path through conventional means; solving it directly with ordinary knowledge is impossible."

Tang Rao found it cumbersome and didn't want to solve it using textbook methods, desiring the simplest approach, but to no avail. This was truly awkward.

"To succeed, shortcuts are impossible. You think I don't know what you're thinking?"

Granny Hua sat opposite Tang Rao, and her focus needed to be sharper than his.

Tang Rao was a novice, knowing little about unknown things, especially poison liquid. Whether configuring poison liquid or doing other processes, inattentiveness would cost him his life.

Convicted by Granny Hua's insight, Tang Rao dared not argue and recalled the steps written in the book, employing hard-earned, scarce materials.

"Granny Hua, I've been your disciple not just for a day or two. Serving under you as a pupil without any rare treasures is understandable, but you don't package practice materials for me. What's the intention?"

During his studies and research, Tang Rao used increasingly expensive and rare items, not voicing his demands, hoping Granny Hua's conscience would reward him.

"No, absolutely not."

Asking Granny Hua for other things was fine, but requesting items from her was akin to claiming her life.

"Tang Rao, speaking of you as my disciple, I've got things to say."

It was the first time Tang Rao lost ground, while Granny Hua was in the right, not letting him off.

"You've never called me master, have you? I've shared years of learning with you, haven't I? Who in the Divine Realm acts so selflessly? Now you want rare treasures from me? Don't forget all my poison liquids were pillaged by you."

The value of those poison liquids far exceeded the rare treasures desired by Tang Rao.

"Oh, we're master and disciple now, so why stick to empty pleasantries? You kidnapped my son and made me your disciple, and I haven't blamed your wildness."

With that, Tang Rao dripped blood onto the refined poison liquid solid, fusing it completely with the poison liquid, and presenting it to Granny Hua.

"Master, isn't your disciple clever? Realizing the key point instantly? Talents like mine, ruined because rare treasures aren't available, are truly tragic and unfortunate. Why aren't you moved by this?"

The poison liquid solid rolled twice in Granny Hua's palm. During the roll, she could already feel whether it was up to standard.

"Your talent is indeed remarkable. This time, you passed all at once."

In the end, all Granny Hua said was "passed all at once," yet didn't mention whether she would package rare treasures for Tang Rao in the future.

"With my talent, don't you plan to show some gratitude?"

Every other sentence revolved around asking Granny Hua for things. This time, Granny Hua didn't compromise, still dismissing it.

"I'm really out of good things to give you, but after you pass the third stage, I'll travel for a while and find some truly rare items for you."

The goodies she mentioned were undoubtedly items Tang Rao hadn't seen before, and their quality was something he wasn't worried about.

"Then I'll thank you in advance, Master!"

Tang Rao clasped his hands and bowed to Granny Hua.

"Look at your greedy attitude, sigh."

Granny Hua agreed to find good things for Tang Rao, yet seeing his proud demeanor made her regret it.

After all, she couldn't just change her mind or feel regret on a whim as Tang Rao could.

"Master, I'll go back and research the third stage you mentioned. Once you've found the items, come back quickly!"

At this moment, his demeanor no longer resembled someone healing from injuries and thoroughly depleted immortal energy.

The next morning, Tang Rao personally sought Zhang Yishan and Zhou Juan, bringing them to the Kao Shan Sect.

Zhang Wang couldn't help but wonder if Tang Rao had any interest in Zhou Juan, bringing Zhang Yishan to cherish his talent. Zhang Yishan was appreciated, yet bringing his stepmother might cause dissatisfaction among his sisters-in-law later!

"Kid, you're muttering incessantly in the back. You think I don't know what you're talking about, huh?"

With two slaps, Tang Rao left Zhang Wang's head dizzy.

"What did I say, boss? You can't judge my thoughts just from your perceptions, right?"

Does one need to guess subjectively? Tang Rao could tell from Zhang Wang's meandering gaze that his thoughts were up to no good.

"Alright, I know what you're thinking. First, arrange a place for Yi Shan and Ms. Zhou: Kao Shan Sect is their home now."

Tang Rao's words were not only for Zhang Wang to hear but also for Zhang Yishan and Zhou Juan, to give them a sense of security.

As for Song Xiaoxiao, after Song Family Master learned that Zhang Family Master was finished, he used missing his daughter as an excuse to take Song Xiaoxiao back, yet has never mentioned sending her back.

Song Family Master truly adored Song Xiaoxiao, but unfortunately lacked moral standing.