My Convenient Father-in-Law Really Knows How to Have Fun
The five of them walked out of the Blue Silver Forest.
Tang San turned around, took one last look at the dark green forest behind him, and showed a hint of reluctance.
"Let's go." Tang San withdrew his gaze. "The journey from the Blue Silver Forest to the Frozen Forest will take about a month. We'll also pass through Skywater City."
He looked at Shui Bing'er and gave her a gentle smile, "Bing'er hasn't been home since participating in the Soul Master Tournament, so let's take a detour to Skywater City first."
Tang San planned to take Shui Bing'er back to the Shui Family in Skywater City to meet her parents.
After all, the girl just went out to compete, and then she ran off with someone. Who can she complain to?
Although Douluo Continent doesn't have as many complicated formalities as my previous life, we should still take Shui Bing'er's feelings into consideration.
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er nodded heavily, a feeling of homesickness rising in her heart.
Although I didn't go home every day when I was at the Skywater Academy, at least I could go home whenever I wanted back then.
Things are different now. From now on, I'll naturally be following Tang San around, and it won't be easy for me to go back.
The five of them immediately set off, heading northwest along the mountain path.
To avoid being discovered by the Spirit Hall's spies, they all disguised themselves in simple ways.
They also took secluded paths, crossing mountains and valleys, avoiding towns.
They travel during the day and find secluded places to rest at night.
Twenty days later, the five finally arrived in Skywater City.
Skywater City is located in the northern part of the Heaven Dou Empire, nestled against mountains and beside a lake.
The entire city is built on the north side of Skywater Lake, and the city is named after Skywater Lake.
Shui Bing'er stood on a small hill outside the city, looking down at the city where she had lived for more than ten years, her fingers unconsciously clenching Tang San's hand.
"Let's go." Shui Bing'er's voice was somewhat excited, with a hint of urgency. "I'll take you into the city."
After entering the city, they first found an ordinary inn to stay in and settled Dugu Yan and the other two.
As darkness fell, Tang San and Shui Bing'er quietly made their way to the Shui Family mansion.
The Spirit Hall is definitely searching everywhere for Tang San companions right now, and Shui Bing'er's family, who is closely related to him, is certainly under close surveillance.
Tang San dared not be careless, activating his Blue Silver Domain to perceive everything and bypass any possible surveillance.
Shui Bing'er, with her familiarity with Skywater City, led Tang San along the most secluded route.
The two concealed themselves and, under the cover of night, arrived at the Water Mansion, quietly crossing the courtyard wall.
Shui Bing'er, holding Tang San's hand, walked around several buildings and arrived at the door of a room deep inside the mansion.
She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
"Come in," a deep voice came from inside.
Shui Bing'er pushed open the door and went inside.
The room was a study, and a middle-aged man was sitting behind the desk.
He wore a dark blue brocade robe, his short dark blue hair was neatly combed, his face was square, and his features bore a resemblance to Shui Bing'er.
This man was Shui Bing'er's father, the head of the Shui Family, Shui Zhan.
Level 83 Soul Douluo, Martial Soul Jade Dolphin.
He is in his sixties, but looks only in his early forties.
Shui Zhan looked up, saw Shui Bing'er, and was stunned for a moment.
"Bing'er?" Shui Zhan's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Dad." Shui Bing'er smiled and quickly walked over, throwing herself into her father's arms.
Shui Zhan reached out and hugged his daughter, gently patting her back with his rough hands.
He released Shui Bing'er, placed his hands on her shoulders, and looked her up and down several times.
"You've finally decided to come back." Shui Zhan's voice was teasing, but the relief and heartache in his eyes were undeniable. "I thought you'd forgotten about your parents now that you have a lover."
Shui Bing'er blushed slightly upon hearing this.
She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting together, like a little girl whose secret had been exposed by her parents.
Shui Zhan laughed, released Shui Bing'er, and his gaze fell on Tang San behind her.
Shui Bing'er released her father's embrace, turned around, took Tang San's hand, and led him to the front of the Shui Zhan.
"Father, this is Tang San, my boyfriend." Shui Bing'er's voice was soft and shy.
Tang San bowed slightly. "This humble one Tang San, greets my father-in-law."
They really have thick skin.
Shui Bing'er's blush deepened even further.
She didn't expect Tang San to be so direct, calling her "father-in-law" on their first meeting, wasn't he afraid of being kicked out by her father?
Shui Zhan's gaze fell on Tang San, scrutinizing him several times before a faint smile curved his lips.
"Tang San, your name now resounds throughout the entire continent!" Shui Zhan's voice was filled with admiration. "Truly a man of imposing stature, a hero indeed emerging from among the young. It's a blessing for our Bing'er to be with you."
Tang San bowed slightly again, his posture humble. "The Spirit Hall is very powerful, and I had no choice but to go to the winds with Bing'er, which is why I am only now coming to see you. Please don't blame me, Father-in-law."
Shui Zhan waved his hand dismissively, his tone magnanimous. "Hey~, it's alright, your safety is the most important thing. The Spirit Hall these days is really petty, they can't accept defeat."
He pointed to the chair in front of the desk, "Please sit down first. I'll go call your mother over."
Shui Zhan strode out of the study.
A moment later, Shui Zhan returned, followed by three women.
Leading the way was a woman who still retained her charm.
She looked to be in her thirties, tall and with delicate features, bearing a seven or eight-tenths resemblance to Shui Bing'er.
Her long, icy blue hair was pulled back and secured with a jade hairpin, her posture elegant and composed.
Shui Bing'er's mother, Lan Wanrou, was Shui Zhan's wife.
Her Martial Soul was the Cold Ice Sparrow, and she gave birth to Ice Phoenix, whose Martial Soul Mutation into a Shui Bing'er.
Following behind Lan Wanrou was another woman who looked almost exactly like her.
Lan Wanrou's twin sister, Lan Ningxin, is also Shui Zhan's wife and Shui Yue'er's mother.
Her demeanor was more gentle and graceful than her sister's, with a faint smile playing on her lips.
Twin wives, how fun!
Tang San couldn't help but envy his father-in-law, and his gaze towards the Shui Zhan was filled with a hint of admiration.
Shui Zhan also gave Tang San a strange look, as if he were showing off.
Walking at the very back was Shui Bing'er's younger sister, Shui Yue'er.
Shui Bing'er also has an aunt named Shui Nishang, who is also an 82-level Soul Douluo and the current dean of the Skywater Academy.
The Shui Family is considered one of the most prominent families in the Douluo Continent.
Lan Wanrou's eyes lit up when she saw Shui Bing'er.
She strode over and pulled Shui Bing'er into her arms.
Lan Wanrou's voice trembled slightly, "Bing'er, how have you been these past few days? Have you been injured?"
Shui Bing'er released her mother, a smile curving her lips, "Mom, I'm fine. Third Brother treats me very well."
Lan Wanrou's gaze fell on Tang San, and she looked him up and down.
"Hello, Mother-in-law."
Tang San bowed slightly.
Lan Wanrou nodded, a gentle smile curving her lips.
"Sister! You're finally back! I thought you'd been kidnapped by bad guys!" Shui Yue'er hugged Shui Bing'er's arm tightly.
Shui Bing'er smiled and reached out to pat Shui Yue'er's head affectionately.
Shui Yue'er's gaze fell on Tang San, and she greeted him generously, "Hello, brother-in-law!"
"Hello." Tang San smiled.
The family sat down in the study.
Shui Bing'er told her parents everything that had happened during this time.
From winning the Soul Master Tournament to being ambushed by the Spirit Hall, to being rescued by the Clear Sky Sect, and finally, going into seclusion with Tang San in a hidden place to cultivate.
This includes Tang San giving her the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull, to help her fully control the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul.