Douluo Continent 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 71: Checking the Harvest After finishing their meals, the instructors left one by one, and the trainees also departed in turn. Without much further conversation, they each returned to their quarters. Du Bai also left immediately after eating, merely telling Tang San that he was going back to practice. By the time Tang San stepped out of the dining hall, it had grown completely dark outside. The courtyard was silent, yet many lights were glowing within the buildings encircling it””a sense of tranquility mingled with the vitality of life. With a long sigh, Tang San finally made his way back to his residence at East Building No. 3. The moment he stepped inside, he felt a certain sense of foreboding. Zhang Hao Xuan was sitting in the living room, watching him. “Teacher,” Tang San hurried forward to greet him. Zhang Hao Xuan asked, “Are you settling in?” Tang San nodded and said, “I’m just starting to get used to it. It’s quite nice here.” Zhang Hao Xuan said, “Do you know how long it took us to get this place to where it is now?” Tang San paused for a moment, then shook his head. Zhang Hao Xuan said, “Over three hundred years.” “Mm-hmm.” Tang San nodded silently. Zhang Hao Xuan said, “Starting tomorrow, you’ll officially begin your studies at the Academy. I came to see you specifically to remind you of this. Here, the first thing you need to earn is the recognition of your teachers and classmates. This recognition doesn’t mean you have to be smooth in your dealings with others; it’s about your strength. At our Redemption Academy, strength is the foundation of everything. I see that you have a steady temperament, so I’m not worried about that. But strength is the only way you can truly establish yourself here. When necessary, you may reveal your Fifth-Rank cultivation. Keep this confidential.” “Understood,” Tang San replied. Zhang Hao Xuan stood up and said, “You’ve had a long journey, and classes begin tomorrow, so you should get some rest early tonight.” As he spoke, he walked toward the door, and Tang San rose to see him off. After speaking, he patted Tang San on the shoulder. A flash of light followed, and his towering figure vanished into thin air. Only one master? What is he trying to remind me of? A momentary flicker of confusion crossed Tang San’s mind. He locked the door and returned to his room. After a quick wash, Tang San got into bed. He didn’t immediately begin meditating and cultivating; instead, he took a small pouch from his bosom. The pouch was made of a type of leather he couldn’t identify, entirely brownish-yellow in color, no bigger than the palm of his hand, and rather unremarkable. He had obtained this pouch the day he killed Feng Xiong, the lord of Fenglang Town, and had then joined forces with Zhang Tianxiao to make their way to Jiali City. Having been with Zhang Tianxiao the entire journey, he hadn’t had time to examine it. At the time he killed Feng Xiong, this small pouch was the only item Feng Xiong possessed. Feng Xiong had been fleeing in a panic, and under such circumstances, the only item he carried was bound to be of considerable value. No matter how small Windwolf Town was, he was still its ruler””and had been for who knows how many years. More importantly, when Tang San had absorbed its bloodline power, he had already noticed how it differed from ordinary windwolves; its bloodline power was far too rich and potent. There was even more to it. How could this not astonish Tang San? He hadn’t had time to think it through earlier, but now that he reflected on it, the background of this Town Chief Feng Xiong was likely far from ordinary. Naturally, the probability that his personal belongings contained something valuable was much higher. The small yellow pouch felt light in his hand, yet it had a sandpaper-like texture to the touch. Tang San activated his Spiritual Insight, and his heart immediately gave a start. As he scrutinized the small pouch with his Spiritual Insight, he immediately detected a faint, flickering fluctuation of spatial energy within it. He knew all too well what spatial fluctuations signified. Could this be a spatial treasure capable of storing items””a “Sumeri Naji” that could contain the universe within a mustard seed? If so, he’d truly stumbled upon a priceless treasure! After all, even in his previous life, items with spatial attributes were extremely rare. Of course, once he had attained godhood, such things no longer mattered””yet this was the first time he had ever encountered such an item. As he pondered this, Tang San attempted to open the small pouch while quietly probing it with his spiritual energy. The originally brownish-yellow pouch suddenly glowed with a faint blue light the moment it came into contact with his spiritual energy. Tang San could vaguely sense a force of resistance within, blocking his attempt to peer inside. This barrier didn’t feel particularly strong at first glance, but it was incredibly resilient, effortlessly keeping his spiritual energy at bay. A thought crossed his mind, but Tang San did not stop his probe. Instead, he activated his Wind Wolf Transformation Brand, and a faint blue glow emanated from his body. Sure enough, once he activated the Wind Wolf Brand, the barrier hesitated briefly before quietly dissipating. Within Tang San’s Wind Wolf Imprint, the most potent force at that moment was the bloodline power of Feng Xiong. It was far more concentrated than before. This also proved that this seemingly unremarkable little pouch was, in fact, an item that had already recognized its master. The ability to recognize a master meant it possessed a certain degree of sentience. As he probed inward with his spiritual sense, a look of delight spread across Tang San’s face. Inside the pouch, everything was shrouded in a hazy green mist. Moreover, the internal space was quite substantial, spanning nearly ten feet in diameter. This was already quite remarkable for a spatial treasure. The primary challenge with spatial treasures used for storage is maintaining the stability of the space. The larger the stable volume, the more difficult it is to sustain. The outer leather was likely crafted from the hide of a spatial-type demon, though Tang San wasn’t sure of the exact manufacturing process. However, the fact that the interior space was over ten feet across and remained so stable made it a rare treasure in its own right. As for what was inside the pouch, it was actually quite simple””there was nothing else but currency. Among them, what caught Tang San’s attention most was the green coin at the center of the pouch, emitting a faint green glow and intense wind elemental fluctuations. Although this was the first time Tang San had seen this type of currency, he could tell from the intense wind elemental fluctuations. It was none other than the third-ranked elemental coin in the entire demon clan’s monetary system””and specifically, the wind elemental coin that perfectly aligned with the Wind Wolf lineage. There were hundreds of these Wind Element Coins in the small pouch. This was a tremendous fortune! In addition, there were large quantities of Wind Spirit Stones. These stones were exceptionally clear and translucent, clearly different from any Wind Spirit Stones he had seen before. Tang San had no idea how much such pure Wind Spirit Stones were worth, but they were certainly extremely valuable.