Apologies! I was on a business trip for a day that got extended to over a week due to some work stuff. Was not able to post anything. Things are settled and I am back rn, so back to schedule!
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"This debt must be repaid. No matter who he is, sooner or later I'll hunt him down!"
Tang Hao's eyes were pure killing intent and ice.
"By the way Brother, Xiao Wu was able to bring Little San back. Could she be connected to that hidden evil soul master?"
Only after a long while did Tang Xiao steady himself enough to ask about Xiao Wu. From Flender's words, he knew Xiao Wu was also a student at the academy.
"Xiao Wu has a… special identity. Big Brother, don't ask. I'll tell you in the future." Tang Hao shook his head.
Xiao Wu was a soul beast. There was no way she had ties to an evil soul master. She should have rescued Little San by rallying other soul beasts in the forest.
As for her identity, he still didn't know how to explain it to his brother; saying it now would only make Tang Xiao think he'd been far too careless. Keeping a hundred-thousand-year soul beast by his side, yet failing to protect her and letting her run around.
Tang Xiao didn't press. He never would have imagined Xiao Wu was actually a soul beast. Just now, all his concern had been for Tang San; he hadn't even scanned anyone else with his spiritual sense.
"Brother, I need to return to the sect. Guard Little San well. Do not let anything happen to him."
Tang Hao naturally understood. From now on, no matter what, he would not let his son leave his sight.
"Dean Flender, we'll trouble you." Tang Xiao offered Flender a small smile.
Flender's heart surged, this was the Clear Sky Clan's Master actually saying "we'll trouble you" to him. Too much face!
"Sect Master Tang is too polite. Little San is our student. Failing to protect him is my dereliction. His protection and education are top priority for the academy. Since Xiaogang arrived, he's made a complete rehabilitation and advancement plan for Little San; all the teachers are coordinating. We will absolutely not let him be hurt again."
Flender spoke with emotion.
Tang Xiao nodded with satisfaction at last, then left.
Tang Hao didn't say more either. He simply followed Tang Xiao, having made up his mind: from now on, he would stay near Soto City and secretly protect Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Left alone in the room, Flender wiped the sweat from his brow. Finally, that hurdle was cleared. Xiao Wu...I should thank you. If not for you, I'd be dead for sure. What does a twin-spirit Tang San mean to the Clear Sky Clan, to Tang Hao? Flender knew better than anyone.
He also breathed easier. After this, the Clear Sky Douluo would surely keep watch nearby. With him around, how could anything possibly happen? Flender thought so.
Night. The woods behind Shrek Academy.
Xiao Wu's figure appeared.
"I'm the one who sent you the voice transmission...I'm Little San's father. Thank you, Xiao Wu. Thank you for saving him."
Tang Hao, dressed in black, stepped from the shadows.
After careful thought, Tang Hao chose to meet Xiao Wu. Saving Tang San had already exposed part of her identity. If he pretended not to know and didn't show himself, it would look guilty instead.
"You are…? You know who I am…"
Xiao Wu looked surprised, with a hint of fear. Just now, in the dorm, Tang Hao's voice had pierced directly into her ear, summoning her here. She came without hesitation.
Tang Hao smiled, gentle. "Don't be afraid. I am the Clear Sky Douluo, but first, I am Little San's father. You saved him, and your identity will already have aroused suspicion. You shouldn't have come back. The Star Dou Forest is where you should be."
Xiao Wu bit her lower lip; her eyes reddened. "I hesitated too on whether I should leave him. If I left, would I ever see Little San again? But when he was taken by that evil soul master, the pain like being torn apart made me understand many things...it made me understand my own heart. I swore then: I will never leave him again!" ( T/N : Someone deserves an Oscar!...the award not the guy)
The more she spoke, the firmer her eyes became. Even at the price of her life, she would stay with Tang San.
Tang Hao froze. From Xiao Wu, he saw Ah Yin...her kindness, attentiveness, steadfastness, and the love she gave him without reservation. Yes, Ah Yin was like that. Determined to stay with him, even if it cost her life, with no regrets. In the end, Ah Yin became a soul ring just to be with him forever. Xiao Wu felt the same toward his son.
Little San truly is my son, he takes after me.
"You discovered my identity long ago, didn't you?" Xiao Wu suddenly asked.
Tang Hao's lips curved faintly. "I spend most of my time protecting Little San from the shadows. Of course I noticed you. You reminded me of his mother. Do you know? Little San's mother, like you, was also a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form. Only, she was at the mature stage, and you're in the juvenile stage. You're bolder than she was."
Xiao Wu blurted out, stunned, "Little San's mother is also a soul beast?"
"Yes. Little San doesn't know this; don't tell him. I'll be protecting him in secret for a while and I'll protect you in secret as well. I'll leave a thread of spiritual power on you to keep Soul DOuluo's from seeing your true body. But if you encounter a Titled Douluo, there will still be danger."
Tang Hao's voice was low.
"Thank you! thank you! for not opposing me being with Little San!"
Xiao Wu's eyes shone, a little excited.
"You should head back, before your classmates grow suspicious." Tang Hao waved his hand.
Xiao Wu bowed to him and quickly left. In her heart, she was smug. I'm Sister Xiao Wu....a hundred-thousand-year ,no matter what Clear Sky Douluo you are, I still sweet-talked you into being my bodyguard.
In the woods, Tang Hao watched her back fade away. At his side, a scarlet soul ring emerged. It was vivid, dripping red, overflowing with might.
"Ah Yin, our son has grown up. He's met a girl just like you. Rest easy...I'll protect them. I'll let them be together forever."
A bright light stirred in Tang Hao's eyes.
Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
After cultivating here for several days, Old Snake left with the immortal herb for Little Snake.
Dugu Shuo also departed.
Before leaving, he told Dugu Feng one more matter. It was about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
When Bibi Dong and Tang Hao fought, Heaven Dou's side went out beyond the city to show their strength. Ning Fengzhi had notified the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. But none of them came.
By rights, the Upper Three Sects share a common breath and advance or retreat together. Even if only to show attitude, Yu Yuanzhen or Yu Luomian should have appeared and declared solidarity.
But neither showed.
Before the Clear Sky Sect sealed its gates, the Upper Three's stance was: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect backed the Heaven Dou imperial clan; Clear Sky Sect had close ties with the Star Luo imperial clan; the Blue Lightning clan remained neutral, keeping decent relations with both the other two sects and Spirit Hall.
After the Clear Sky Sect withdrew, the Blue Lightning clan leaned toward Heaven Dou's side—after all, they didn't want Spirit Hall to grow too dominant.
Could it be their stance has shifted again?