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What Xiao Tian didn't realize was that because of his recent train of thought, his resolve to walk the path of a sword cultivator had been reaffirmed. As a result, his own Sword Intent was faintly and slowly growing stronger—another benefit brought about by his enhanced comprehension.
Xiao Tian was somewhat surprised by Xiao Wu's request but still replied calmly, "Alright. Let's take a trip into the city then. It'll be a good chance to look around Nuoding City."
Xiao Wu nodded enthusiastically and followed closely behind Xiao Tian, paying no mind to Tang San behind them.
The corner of Tang San's mouth twitched, and his eyes, now noticeably darker, stared at Xiao Tian's back. As he began to arrange his new bedding, his mind replayed Xiao Tian's earlier actions. It was strange; he couldn't shake the feeling that Xiao Tian had somehow seen through all of his hidden cards. And was Xiao Tian truly such a genius? To be able to use spirit abilities before even obtaining a spirit ring was one thing—that initial Sword Control Art had already been beyond his expectations. But then, during the fight with Xiao Wu, the footwork Xiao Tian had displayed was, without a doubt, a lightness skill!
A lightness skill?
A jolt went through Tang San's heart. He then thought of the Sword Intent that Xiao Tian had radiated and couldn't help but speculate: could it be that Xiao Tian, like himself, had also crossed over from another plane? Furthermore, it was highly likely that in his past life, Xiao Tian had been a disciple of a Sword Dao sect. That would explain why his comprehension of the sword was so profound that he had already mastered Sword Intent at the tender age of six! In his past life as an outer sect assassin of the Tang Sect, he had encountered sword cultivators during missions, but the vast majority of them possessed no Sword Intent. Those who did were, without exception, renowned figures in the martial world!
However, this was only his first day meeting Xiao Tian, so he couldn't jump to conclusions just yet. There were several points he needed to confirm.
Was Xiao Tian, like him, reborn into this world with memories of a past life? (Tang San believed he was reborn, but in reality, it was a case of possession.)
If Xiao Tian was like him, did they come from the same world in their past lives?
Could Xiao Tian become an ally? If not, then according to the rules of the Tang Sect, any potential threats must be eliminated as swiftly as possible!
"Hey, Xiao Wu," Xiao Tian said calmly, deciding to test her attitude. "Since you already have innate full spirit power, once you get your first spirit ring in a few days, you'll be able to collect a Spirit Master subsidy from the Nuoding City Spirit Hall branch, right? That's a whole gold spirit coin. It would be enough to last us a long time."
No matter what, he felt a sense of gratitude toward Spirit Hall. Not only did they help commoners awaken their Spirits for free, but they also provided a considerable monthly subsidy. However, the thought of Bibi Dong's attitude toward Yu Xiaogang made him feel a bit speechless—it was an almost maniacal obsession. But, well, that was none of his business.
Originally, Xiao Wu had been in a cheerful mood. But after hearing Xiao Tian's words, her cheerfulness vanished instantly. Her expression turned somewhat icy. "I will never go to Spirit Hall to collect a subsidy. Besides, Spirit Hall is not a good organization. Why do you have such a positive impression of them, Xiao Tian?"
Xiao Tian felt the 'chill' emanating from Xiao Wu but wasn't particularly bothered by it. He replied with a calm expression, "Because the people from Spirit Hall helped a commoner like me, with no background, to awaken my Spirit for free, and they also provide subsidies. That alone is enough. One must know how to be grateful; otherwise, wouldn't I become an ungrateful wretch? That would do no good for my Sword Dao! While I don't know why you hate Spirit Hall, I'm not particularly concerned either. After all, we've only known each other for less than a day."
Xiao Wu was taken aback. She hadn't expected Xiao Tian to say that. It was true; Spirit Hall's help to commoners like Xiao Tian was immense, so it was only natural for him to be grateful. She shouldn't have projected her own emotions onto the situation. She opened her mouth to say something, but then decided against it. Indeed, she and Xiao Tian had known each other for less than a day.
However, Xiao Tian's words had immediately brought back the memory of hiding in the bushes as a child, watching her own mother's spirit ring and spirit bone being taken by Bibi Dong. Her eyes uncontrollably turned red as emotions overwhelmed her!
"Hey, hey, Xiao Wu, are you alright? I was just saying. There's no need to cry over it." Xiao Tian hadn't expected his words to make Xiao Wu cry.
Xiao Wu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said defiantly, "Who said I'm crying? I'm not! Also, after we buy the bedding, I'm going to go cultivate. Once I get my first spirit ring, I'll challenge you to another match. I'm going to make you call me Big Sister Xiao Wu, and you'll mean it!"
Her fighting spirit had been unexpectedly ignited by Xiao Tian's probing words, which came as a surprise to him. He remembered that in the original story, Xiao Wu had talked about cultivating hard after taking human form to get revenge on Bibi Dong, but whether at Nuoding Academy or Shrek Academy, she was mostly preoccupied with her romance! This was better. It would make her focus on her own cultivation instead of on Tang San, which wouldn't do her much good in the end. It would only lead to her sacrificing herself and offering up three hundred-thousand-year spirit rings and a spirit bone.
However, Xiao Tian recalled that Xiao Wu's mother wasn't actually killed by Bibi Dong. Instead, she was severely injured by a powerful spirit beast while searching for her husband in a place of great danger. If Bibi Dong had really killed Xiao Wu's mother while Xiao Wu watched from nearby, with Bibi Dong's Titled Douluo-level spiritual power, would she not have noticed a transformed Soft Boned Rabbit hiding nearby? It was important to remember that Bibi Dong possessed twin Spirits; there was no issue of her being unable to absorb the ring. Even if she couldn't absorb it, she could have captured Xiao Wu and raised her in captivity. But the Bibi Dong of that time had done no such thing, which was something worth pondering deeply.
[Ding! Warning! The God of Slaughter and Lord of the Douluo Plane, Tang Hao, is within a five-hundred-meter radius of the Host! Please be careful! This little system told you not to provoke Tang San and Xiao Wu. Now look what you've done. You beat the young ones, and here comes the old one.]
[This little system suggests that the Host should use that jade pendant to make a stealthy escape now! Lie low and develop your strength for a while!]
Xiao Tian was speechless. Why was this Tang Hao spying on him instead of his own son? No... he was probably spying on Xiao Wu. Xiao Tian couldn't help but glance at the fiercely determined Xiao Wu beside him with a touch of pity. Of all the small cities to choose, why did you have to pick Nuoding City!
The crucial point was that the Star Dou Great Forest was located between the two great empires. Nuoding Academy was a significant distance from the Heaven Dou Empire, let alone the Star Dou Great Forest. Having suddenly thought of this, Xiao Tian became curious as to how Xiao Wu had managed to travel such a vast distance to Nuoding Academy. It wasn't as if the Heaven Dou Empire lacked remote little towns.
However, Xiao Tian's focus wasn't on that, but rather on the titles the system was using for Tang Hao...
(End of chapter)