"This vengeance must be repaid. No matter who he is, I will find him sooner or later!"
Tang Hao's eyes burned with pure killing intent and icy determination.
"By the way, Hao-di, since Xiao Wu managed to rescue Xiao San, could she have some connection with that hidden Evil Soul Master?"
After a long silence, Tang Xiao finally steadied himself and inquired about Xiao Wu. From Flender's account, he knew she was also an academy student.
"Xiao Wu has... special circumstances, elder brother. Please don't ask further. I'll explain everything to you later." Tang Hao shook his head.
Xiao Wu was a Spirit Beast—there was absolutely no way she could be connected to Evil Soul Masters. Her rescue of Xiao San must have involved assistance from other Spirit Beasts in the forest.
As for her true identity, Tang Hao didn't know how to explain it to his elder brother. Revealing it would only make Tang Xiao think he'd been careless—keeping a 100,000-Year Soul Beast by his side yet failing to properly protect her while letting her roam freely.
Tang Xiao didn't press further. It would never occur to him that Xiao Wu could be a Spirit Beast. Earlier, his focus had been entirely on Tang San, and he hadn't even scanned the others with his spiritual power.
"Hao-di, I must return to the sect now. Protect Xiao San well—we absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to him!"
Tang Hao fully understood his brother's meaning. From now on, he wouldn't let his son leave his sight under any circumstances.
"Dean Flender, we've troubled you greatly." Tang Xiao then smiled at Flender.
Flender's eyes shone with excitement. The sect master of the Clear Sky Sect was actually thanking him personally! What an honor.
"Sect Master Tang, you're too kind. Xiao San is our academy's student. Failing to protect him was my dereliction of duty. His safety and education are our top priorities. Ever since Xiao Gang arrived, he's developed comprehensive recovery training and improvement plans for Xiao San, with all academy teachers cooperating fully. We will never let Xiao San come to harm again," Flender declared passionately.
With a satisfied nod, Tang Xiao finally took his leave.
Tang Hao also chose not to say anything further, simply following his brother out. He'd already made up his mind—from now on, he would remain hidden near Suotuo City to protect both Tang San and Xiao Wu.
Left alone in the room, Flender wiped the sweat from his forehead. He'd survived this trial.
Xiao Wu, I must thank you. If not for you, I'd surely be dead by now.
What a Twin Soul Spirits-wielding Tang San meant to the Clear Sky Sect and to Tang Hao? Flender understood perfectly.
He also breathed a sigh of relief. After this incident, the Haotian Douluo would undoubtedly be guarding nearby. With him around, nothing could possibly go wrong now.
That night, in the woods behind Shrek Academy.
Xiao Wu's figure appeared among the trees.
"It was I who contacted you. I am Xiao San's father. Thank you, Xiao Wu. Thank you for saving Xiao San."
Clad in black, Tang Hao emerged as well. After careful consideration, he'd decided to meet with Xiao Wu.
By saving Tang San, Xiao Wu had already partially revealed her identity. If he pretended ignorance and didn't show himself, it would only appear more suspicious.
"You are...? You know about my identity..."
Xiao Wu looked both surprised and somewhat fearful.
Earlier in the dormitory, Tang Hao's voice had pierced directly into her ears, summoning her to meet him here.
Without hesitation, Xiao Wu had come.
Tang Hao smiled warmly, "There's no need to be afraid. I am the Haotian Douluo, but more importantly, I am Xiao San's father.
You saved Xiao San, but your identity has already aroused suspicion from others.
You shouldn't have come back. The Star Dou Great Forest is where you truly belong."
Xiao Wu bit her lower lip, her eyes slightly reddened. "At the time, I hesitated—should I leave him or not?
If I left, would I ever see Xiao San again?
But when Xiao San was taken by the Evil Soul Master, the tearing pain in my heart made me realize many things.
It made me understand my own feelings.
I swore then that I would never leave him again!"
The more she spoke, the firmer Xiao Wu's gaze became. Even if it cost her life, she would stay with Tang San.
Tang Hao was stunned. In Xiao Wu, he saw A Yin.
A Yin had been kind, attentive, persistent, and had loved him unreservedly.
Yes, that was exactly how A Yin had been.
Determined to stay with him, even at the cost of her life, without regret.
In the end, A Yin had willingly transformed into a Spirit Ring, ensuring they would be together forever.
And now, Xiao Wu felt the same way about his son.
Xiao San truly is my son—just like me.
"You've known my identity all along, haven't you?" Xiao Wu suddenly asked.
A faint smile appeared on Tang Hao's face. "I've spent most of my time protecting Xiao San from the shadows, so of course I noticed you.
You reminded me of Xiao San's mother. Did you know? Like you, she was a 100,000-Year Soul Beast who took human form.
The only difference is that she was in her mature stage, while you're still in your juvenile stage. You're even bolder than she was!"
Xiao Wu was momentarily speechless. "Xiao San's mother was also a Soul Beast?"
"Yes. Xiao San doesn't know about his own heritage, and you mustn't tell him.
For now, I'll continue protecting Xiao San in secret—and you as well.
I'll leave a trace of my spiritual power on you to conceal your true form from Soul Douluo, but you'll still be in danger if you encounter a Titled Douluo."
Tang Hao spoke in a low voice.
"Thank you... thank you for not opposing my relationship with Xiao San!"
Xiao Wu's eyes sparkled with emotion, her voice trembling slightly.
"You should go back now, before your classmates grow suspicious," Tang Hao said, waving his hand.
Xiao Wu bowed deeply to Tang Hao before quickly departing.
Her heart swelled with pride.
I'm the 100,000-year-old Sister Xiao Wu after all. Even the mighty Haotian Douluo couldn't resist becoming my bodyguard.
In the woods, Tang Hao watched Xiao Wu's retreating figure.
Beside him, a crimson Spirit Ring emerged.
Its red hue was vivid and intense, radiating immense power.
"A Yin, our son has grown up. He's met a girl just like you.
Don't worry—I'll protect them. I'll make sure they stay together forever."
Tang Hao's eyes gleamed with determination.
At the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well,
Old Snake departed after several days of cultivation, taking the Immortal Herb meant for Little Snake with him.
Dugu Shuo also left.
Before going, he told Dugu Feng something about the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
During the battle between Bibi Dong and Tang Hao, the Heaven Dou faction had gone outside the city to display their strength.
Ning Fengzhi had notified the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Yet, not a single member of the family had shown up.
Logically speaking, the Upper Three Sects shared a common bond. Even if it was just to show solidarity, either Yu Yuanzhen or Yu Luomian should have appeared to demonstrate their united front.
Yet neither of them showed up.
Before the Clear Sky Sect closed its gates, the general stance among the Upper Three Sects was that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School supported the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, while the Clear Sky Sect maintained good relations with the Star Luo Imperial Family.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan remained neutral, maintaining decent relations with both the other two sects and the Spirit Hall.
However, after the Clear Sky Sect withdrew into seclusion, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leaned toward the Heaven Dou Empire.
After all, they didn't want the Spirit Hall to grow too powerful.
Could it be that their stance has shifted again?
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