"Xiao Yu."
"Are you serious?"
En Ci took a deep breath, struggling to contain the turmoil in his heart. His expression was complex—since when did a disciple make their teacher do the work?
It had never happened before, and it certainly shouldn't happen now. Moreover, sending a demigod like him to search for someone was nothing short of a waste!
"Mmm..."
"Teacher, is it... alright?"
Tong Yu wore an awkward expression, his voice tinged with guilt. Asking his elderly teacher to search for someone on his behalf was truly an embarrassment to the man's dignity.
But the problem was...
He really had no other choice.
After three days of fruitless searching, it was almost safe to say there was no hope left. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to give up on this hard-won opportunity.
Just two more days—if he still couldn't find anything by then, perhaps it truly wasn't meant to be.
"..."
"Fine. This teacher understands."
En Ci gave Tong Yu a deep look before waving his hand helplessly. He couldn't very well refuse his own disciple, could he?
If the boy asked for his help, he would help.
After decades of waiting, this glimmer of hope had finally appeared. If it were to be extinguished just like that, he couldn't imagine how devastated his already fragile disciple would become.
And he didn't want to see that happen.
As for the matter of him, the Star Luo Imperial Tutor, personally searching for someone... so what? If it meant finding the right person, he'd gladly search for a month.
As long as it brought his disciple some peace of mind, En Ci feared nothing.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Receiving the response he had hoped for, Tong Yu's eyes brightened, his face alight with joy. Alongside that joy, however, was an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Over the years, ever since he had become En Ci's disciple, he had been under the man's care—both as a child and now as an adult.
"Don't mention it. Let's go."
En Ci shook his head, accepting the childhood photo of Tang Ziran with a gentle smile. Well, what else could he do? He was the teacher, after all.
Perhaps this was all just repayment for some debt from a past life.
With that, the two of them set off, splitting up to begin their search. Tong Yu, still brimming with enthusiasm, threw himself into the task.
Unlike his disciple's unwavering optimism, however, En Ci couldn't help but think more deeply about the situation. Searching for a man with so little known information was no easy feat.
"Tang Ziran..."
"This was his appearance decades ago..."
As En Ci expanded his powerful spiritual sense to perceive his surroundings, his mind also worked through the problem, trying to piece together a lead.
"He was just a boy back then, but after so many years, he must have a family of his own by now. He definitely has children—that photo could serve as a starting point."
"Even if he no longer resembles his younger self, his children would share similarities with him. That could be the key..."
Analyzing the situation, En Ci walked on, his attention focused on the families he passed along the way—particularly parents with their children.
Most were families of three, though some had four members. Yet in the end, none of them gave him the answers he sought.
Gradually, having found nothing along the way, his figure arrived at the location of the Central Hotel in Star Sea City, a glimmer of light in his eyes.
According to his reasoning, since that person had only appeared two or three days ago and this was their first visit in decades, one thing was certain—
Whether they had been on the Douluo Continent or the Heaven Dou Continent before, they definitely hadn't been on the Star Luo Continent prior to this.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken decades to return to Star Sea City.
And this central hotel in Star Sea City had a high probability of being their place of residence. After all, coming here, they would naturally need a suitable place to stay.
"Let me see…"
"Hmm? That's…"
As he approached the hotel, En Ci quietly observed his surroundings. Before long, his gaze was drawn to a family.
It was a family of four who had just left the hotel—undoubtedly within the scope of his search. It was none other than Tang Luochuan's family.
His attention was instantly captured, but after scrutinizing the family for a few moments, a thoughtful expression crossed his eyes before he quickly shook his head.
"This family definitely isn't the one."
Looking at Tang Luochuan and his group, En Ci examined them carefully before concluding. This had absolutely no connection to Tang Ziran—of that, he was one hundred percent certain.
Although the man's age did match, that was the only thing that aligned. Specific circumstances required specific analysis—for example…
The two young boys were both exceptionally good-looking.
But these two handsome children bore no resemblance to the young Tang Ziran in the previous photos.
Could children and their father differ so drastically in appearance? That seemed highly unlikely.
"That man…"
"Absolutely cannot be Tang Ziran."
His gaze settled firmly on Tang Luochuan's father as he spoke, already dismissing any further consideration.
"Hmm?"
At that moment, however, Tang Luochuan seemed to sense something and quietly glanced over.
Looking at the white-haired old man—who was at least a hundred years old yet still vigorous and robust—he couldn't help but ponder.
"This old man seems extraordinary."
A thoughtful gleam flashed in Tang Luochuan's eyes. An ordinary elderly man wouldn't carry such vitality. No matter how he looked at it, this person exuded the demeanor of a top-tier powerhouse.
Could this be some hidden big shot of Star Sea City?
The thought didn't particularly shock him, as he was no stranger to powerful figures.
"That young man…"
Feeling Tang Luochuan's gaze, En Ci's attention returned to him—and this time, he couldn't look away.
Without a doubt, this was an exceptionally unique youth. His striking looks were the first thing that stood out, but that wasn't what truly captivated En Ci.
What truly drew him in was something beyond appearance—the aura he sensed emanating from the boy!
An aura that far surpassed anyone else's.
"This little one…"
"Must be a genius!"
A bright gleam lit up En Ci's eyes as they fixed on Tang Luochuan, murmuring the words almost instinctively.
As the Dean of Monster Academy, he had seen countless geniuses. Recognizing one at a glance was second nature to him—just like with this young man…
Moreover, the opponent's Martial Soul was a dragon!
As the possessor of the top-tier dragon-type Martial Soul, the Holy Light Dragon, he could clearly sense the level of oppressive aura emanating from the other party.
The opponent's Martial Soul must be a true dragon, and one of exceptionally high quality at that. Otherwise, it would be impossible to exude such an oppressive aura. And what's more...
Even an Ultimate Douluo like himself could feel this pressure—what this implied was self-evident. The opponent's Martial Soul might even surpass his own!
"May I ask who this is...?"
Noticing En Ci's gaze fixed on his son, Tang Ziran wore a thoughtful expression, his brow slightly furrowed as he prepared to test the waters with his own cultivation.
Yet this very attempt nearly shattered his spiritual power. While he was indeed a Titled Douluo, the gap between him and a top-tier powerhouse of the continent...
Was an almost insurmountable chasm.
"Esteemed parents..."
"Would it be possible for me to see your child's Martial Soul?"
En Ci snapped out of his thoughts and quietly approached Tang Luochuan, his face alight with curiosity as he smiled and spoke.
He was burning to know...
What this little one's Martial Soul was.
"Senior, may I ask who you are?"
Tang Ziran stepped forward, his expression respectful, unable to suppress his question.
He was already a Titled Douluo, yet before this elderly man, he still felt insignificant. Just who...
Was this person?
Could Star Sea City really harbor such a powerhouse?
"Old grandpa, you are..."
Not just Tang Ziran and his wife, even Tang Luochuan himself couldn't help but show a trace of astonishment as he looked at the old man before him.
He could sense the immense power within the other, and most importantly, the opponent's Martial Soul was a dragon—and undoubtedly one of extraordinary quality.
"And possessing such abilities..."
"In the entire Star Luo Empire, there seems to be only one person who fits."
Tang Luochuan's expression instantly became quite animated as he thought to himself.
"I am En Ci."
"The world knows me as the Holy Dragon Douluo."
En Ci smiled faintly as he spoke slowly.
After addressing Tang Luochuan, his gaze returned to the parents, reiterating his earlier request.
"Esteemed parents."
"May I see your child's Martial Soul?"
"..."
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