"Why don’t you first figure out what our relationship is, then come talk to me."

Tang Xinhai waved his hand without turning around.

"Crazy!"

Tang Ming cursed, his gaze falling on the drop of blood.

After staring for a while, Tang Ming couldn’t figure out any mystery, so he reached out to touch the blood, and then he was shocked.

"Dust Gu!"

Tang Ming widened his eyes, staring incredulously at the drop of blood.

Tang Xinhai also had Dust Gu in his body; although different from his own, it was undoubtedly Dust Gu.

Tang Cha had once said, even he himself couldn’t cultivate Dust Gu, yet this Tang Xinhai was actually a host of Dust Gu just like him. The discovery stunned Tang Ming.

He always thought he was unique, never expecting someone else could also nurture Dust Gu within their body.

"Wow, this is a major discovery!"

Tang Ming hurriedly wiped away the blood and ran towards Tang Xinhai.

"What guidance can you offer?"

Tang Xinhai sat in a chair, imitating Tang Ming’s earlier tone, looking at Tang Ming with interest.

"Haha, turns out we are of the same kind!"

Tang Ming grinned, "How did you come by Dust Gu? Who are you exactly, do you know the origin of this thing?"

"Didn’t your master tell you?"

Tang Xinhai sarcastically pursed his lips.

"My master focuses on teaching me skills; regarding his own situation and my background, I know nothing. Isn’t that why I’m here to ask you?"

Tang Ming sat next to Tang Xinhai, "What exactly do you know?"

"Of course, I know a lot of things, but I really don’t know Tang Cha, so I can’t help you unravel your mysteries."

Tang Xinhai shook his head regretfully.

"Don’t say that! Even if you don’t know my master, you must know the origin of Dust Gu. It’s not something ordinary people can handle; I believe its origins are exceptional."

Tang Ming smiled at Tang Xinhai, "You can actually handle Dust Gu, which means you are definitely a rare existence, right?"

"That’s true. Dust Gu is a treasure of the Ancient Tang Sect; even within it, few can handle it."

Swept by Tang Ming’s flattery, Tang Xinhai felt a bit proud.

"Indeed, only someone as exceptional and talented as you can handle Dust Gu."

Tang Ming immediately chimed in support.

"You sure know how to talk... wait, aren’t you just praising yourself?"

Tang Xinhai realized that Tang Ming also had Dust Gu in his body, so all his praise was indirectly self-glorifying.

"Of course, you are more capable. I’m just an ignorant young fellow, hoping for your guidance."

Tang Ming looked at Tang Xinhai with a pleased expression, "What is this Ancient Tang Sect you mentioned?"

Tang Xinhai looked around, thoughtfully stroking his chin, "The so-called Ancient Tang Sect is the Hidden Sect controlling one of the eight great martial skills, the Thousand Evil Poison Technique, a very powerful secret society. Dust Gu is even more remarkable than the Thousand Evil Poison Technique within this hidden sect.

Of course, those with Dust Gu can cultivate the Thousand Evil Poison Technique with less effort. Once successful, not only can they dominate, but they can also challenge any poison masters in this world.

Simply put, anyone with Dust Gu who cultivates the Thousand Evil Poison Technique immediately becomes an unrivaled ruler in the Poison Cultivation field."

"Sounds impressive, but is there anyone who can cultivate both things at the same time now?"

Tang Ming looked at Tang Xinhai in confusion, trying to remember the name Ancient Tang Sect.

Though he didn’t know their connection to him, one thing was certain: Ancient Tang Sect definitely had a deep relationship with Tang Cha.

"Kid! Dust Gu alone is hard to handle, and if fifty years produce one, it’s already remarkable. The Thousand Evil Poison Technique’s cultivation requirements are also harsh, very rare, and merging the two is extremely difficult."

Tang Xinhai sighed gloomily, "From ancient times till now, no more than five people have cultivated both Dust Gu and Thousand Evil Poison Technique. Originally my senior and I had the chance to step into this realm, but my senior passed away too young. Such a pity."

"Dead?"

Tang Ming blinked in shock, thinking that Tang Xinhai seemed only in his early twenties; his senior must have been young too, truly dying prematurely.

"Yes! I cultivated Dust Gu, while my senior succeeded in cultivating the Thousand Evil Poison Technique, and we were very close."

Tang Xinhai sighed, closing his eyes sadly. "We were planning to research the two together and find a way to merge them, but alas... now I’m alone."

"Oh, so you’re from the Ancient Tang Sect?"

Tang Ming looked at Tang Xinhai uncertainly.

"Yes, but not quite. Let’s not talk about it; it’s all tears."

Tang Xinhai shook his head strangely.

"What’s that supposed to mean?"

Tang Ming expressed his speechlessness.

"You haven’t shared anything useful with me, yet you want information from me; you’re dreaming."

Tang Xinhai pursed his lips, "I’m now very interested in this Tang Cha you mentioned, although I can’t guess who he is for now. I’ll definitely want to meet him in the future."

"Let’s talk about it when there’s a chance."

Tang Ming replied perfunctorily and continued to ask, "From your tone, it seems you aren’t here for the medical competition championship either. Do you know what’s happening here?"

"Haha, don’t tell me you know nothing?"

Tang Xinhai gave Tang Ming a strange look, "With Dust Gu, why care about the medical competition’s fame? It’s all for that item."

"Brother, I’m really here just for the medical competition, totally unaware of other happenings."

Tang Ming sighed helplessly.

"Huh? Really?"

"Of course! If I knew the situation was so complex, I wouldn’t have come to stir the muddy waters."

Tang Ming nodded firmly.

"Interesting, really interesting. I’m growing increasingly curious about your master, turning you into a high-score low-ability person."

Tang Xinhai couldn’t help mocking.

"You... we should come from the same source. If you know something, please tell me so I won’t be unprepared."

Tang Ming’s lips twitched, ignoring Tang Xinhai’s taunts, pleading pitifully.

"Do you know what this poison is?"

Tang Xinhai thought for a moment, pointing at the sample on the lab table, smiling as he asked.

"I don’t know, never seen it."

Tang Ming honestly shook his head.