Fooling Tang Chen

"Great-grandmother, what if he runs away?"

Wonderful. This was absolutely wonderful.

This foolish great-granddaughter of hers was actually still worried that Tang Chen would run off because he was afraid of them.

Elder Kui helplessly rubbed her head. "Even if the Young God lets that beast go, so what? Your aunt's life still depends on Sea God Island."

The Sea Charm Tribe Saintess blinked her eyeshadow-covered eyes. "I mean, what if the Young God runs away? He still hasn't agreed to come to my boudoir... no, to visit our tribal land."

Elder Kui: "..."

Elsewhere.

Tang Chen felt that this had come rather suddenly.

What was there that needed to be said in private?

Was it something unfit to be seen?

A little exciting.

"Young God?"

"Tang Chen, what do you think of me as a person?"

Su Mutian asked.

Tang Chen's old face flushed red.

The Young God was... acting a little strange...

Tang Chen looked at Su Mutian's amused expression and answered respectfully, "You have a majestic bearing, a heroic presence, graceful manners, a towering seven-foot frame, and are unmatched beneath the heavens!"

He praised him so much that even Su Mutian felt embarrassed.

But this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Su Mutian said, "There's no need to say more of those formal phrases. I'm only asking you this—if I can help you see your wife and daughter, can you trust me?"

"Well, someone as dignified and sincere as you, Young God, truly gives Tang Chen no reason to doubt you."

Tang Chen raised his head, narrowed his eyes, and chuckled. "When can I see them?"

"Any time," Su Mutian said mysteriously.

"Any time!"

Tang Chen cupped his hands and was just about to make another round of bold declarations when Su Mutian stopped him.

Su Mutian said, "I can let you see your wife and child, but Sea God Island is caught between you and the Sea Charm Tribe, and there are many inconveniences. You have to agree to a few conditions before I can allow it."

"A practical man!"

Tang Chen nodded to show he understood. "As long as I can see Luo'er and the others, Young God, just say the word. I'll agree to all of it."

"Good!"

Su Mutian began making his own little calculations.

He had originally been worrying over how to resolve Tang Chen's affairs, but the Sea Charm Tribe had delivered him a good hand.

He could make good use of it.

"I have already had the Sea Charm Tribe temporarily send them to Sea God Island, where Sea God Island will heal them. When the time comes, you can hide nearby and watch."

"But you can only watch from afar. You cannot disturb them, much less forcibly abduct them. Otherwise, Sea God Island will not only permanently put your Clear Sky Sect on the list of those forbidden from setting foot on the island, but will also refuse to heal your wife."

"I can only peek..."

Tang Chen showed a look of dejection. "Can't we reunite?"

"Sigh... Tang Chen, I'm speaking with you as the Young God of Sea God Island. I didn't expect that, with your awareness as the esteemed sect master of Clear Sky Sect, you would still... sigh..."

Su Mutian was very disappointed.

What a wasted few decades of life.

"I wouldn't dare."

"I know the Young God has already done all he can for me. Otherwise, with how much the Sea Charm Tribe guards against me, I wouldn't even be able to see the faces of Luo'er and my child."

Tang Chen looked troubled. "But only one distant glance is truly too little. I wish I could take them and fly far away.

I want to touch my child's tender face, see whether his eyes resemble Luo'er's or mine, and pass all of my Clear Sky Sect's secret arts on to him."

Su Mutian took a deep look at Tang Chen.

Clear Sky Sect's secret arts!

Explode Ring!

The secret art Explode Ring!

Teach me, teach me!

This kind of bug-level secret skill was comparable to a divine skill.

Please.

Ahem.

He had to keep his composure.

Su Mutian gathered his emotions.

He spoke as if it came naturally. "I can understand how you feel."

Before he could finish, Tang Chen said in shock, "Young God, you can understand?"

"Young God, did your wife run away too?"

"We truly suffer the same fate. Sigh, being a man is too hard."

Tang Chen shook his head with a bitter smile.

Su Mutian: "..."

WTF?

When did I say my wife was gone too?

WTF?

When did I even have a wife?

"What I mean is, those involved are confused, while bystanders see clearly."

Su Mutian said helplessly.

"Those involved are confused, while bystanders see clearly?" Tang Chen muttered.

Su Mutian nodded. "Let me ask you. Is what you're thinking right now that, if there really is no path left, you'll resort to force?"

Tang Chen did not beat around the bush and actually admitted it directly. "Other than that, there is no other way.

With my strength as a Limit Douluo, if I risk my life, there is nothing in the entire Douluo Continent worth fearing.

Except Sea God Island."

Tang Chen looked at Su Mutian with reverence.

Don't be fooled by the calm and ordinary appearance of this heaven-defying figure who looked like a young man.

In Tang Chen's experience, he was probably some old monster who had lived for a hundred years or so, with truly terrifying strength!

That baffling white-ring soul skill was the best proof!

Tang Chen's concern was actually not wrong. Take Sea Star Douluo, for example. Don't be fooled by how moe, tiny, and adorable he looked; among Sea God's Seven Sons, he was actually the oldest.

He was even worthy of the title of "big brother."

But Su Mutian had indeed been wronged.

By Su Mutian's own understanding, whether in appearance or age, he was absolutely, without question, a proper little shota!

"Have you ever heard a saying?"

"What saying?"

"If love is long-lasting, why cling to every morning and evening?"

Su Mutian's pale blue pupils carried an inscrutable flavor, instantly making Tang Chen feel that he was unfathomable.

"If love is long-lasting, why cling to every morning and evening?"

What a philosophical line!

He truly had not expected it.

The Young God of Sea God Island not only had incomparably powerful Soul Power and an astonishing appearance, but also possessed such astonishing literary attainments!

Wasn't he far too outstanding?

Respect, respect.

Tang Chen, who had always been proud and arrogant, felt as if he had met an ancient schoolteacher. He sighed from the bottom of his heart and said respectfully, "Please guide me, Young God! Tang Chen is willing to hear the details!"

"Mm, that's the right attitude. I'll reluctantly tell you what the best thing to do is."

Su Mutian smiled in satisfaction.

"First, after seeing your wife and child, you absolutely must not get emotional. I will use Sea God's Power to heal your wife. In around thirty years, she should be completely recovered.

During this period, you must use your own sincerity to move the Sea Charm Tribe. Only then can you make them willingly return to your side.

When that time comes, I can personally come forward to mediate for you. As long as you do as I say, the Sea Charm Tribe will definitely give Sea God Island this face."

"Young God, please say it!"

Su Mutian pressed his lips together and smiled benevolently. "You cannot marry another woman, and you especially cannot have children."

???

"What's the reason?" Tang Chen was stunned.

"Sincerity. Sincerity," Su Mutian emphasized.

"Think about it. If you can't endure loneliness and take another wife and have children in your sect, how would the Sea Charm Tribe see you? A scumbag who toys with women?"

"What is a scumbag?"

"A term of respect."

"..."

Su Mutian said with earnest persuasion, "Women care most about attitude. If you can't even control your lower half for thirty years, what are you going to use to love her?"

Tang Chen thought it over carefully.

He felt that what the Young God said was right, yet also a little not right.

But vaguely, it seemed to be the truth.

No wonder Luo'er had often complained in the past that he was obsessed with cultivation. So it turned out she felt his attitude was poor!

He understood!

"I understand!" Tang Chen bowed to Su Mutian.

Su Mutian nodded in satisfaction.

Then he continued, "Aside from that, after you return to Clear Sky Sect, you must act carefully. Think thrice before doing anything.

The Sea Charm Tribe is a low-key tribe. You must avoid making a high-profile fuss. Absolutely avoid it. This will affect the impression you leave in the eyes of the Sea Charm Tribe."

"I understand."

Tang Chen did not hesitate much over this matter and quickly agreed.

Only, he was sorry, Qian Daoliu.

The Young God told him to keep his head down.

He could not accompany him in conquering the world.

Let the agreements and vows of the past all turn to ashes. Once thirty years had passed, they could reorganize the mountains and rivers and discuss it again!

"One last thing. You absolutely must not get involved with bloodshed," Su Mutian said with particular solemnity.

"And why is that?"

Bloodshed was unavoidable.

Living on the Douluo Continent, even hunting soul beasts would more or less involve bloodshed.

This was the first time he had ever heard such a claim that he could not get involved with bloodshed.

In the end, the essence of the world was still the weak being prey to the strong. It only differed in form and degree.

"What woman doesn't like a refined and elegant man?"

Su Mutian said obscurely.

Damn it.

He had only wanted to fool Tang Chen a little and change the direction of his future development while he was at it.

Why did he have so many questions?

Facing a leader and the benefactor who would save his wife, couldn't he listen more and ask less?!

But with Su Mutian's reminder,

Tang Chen remembered the places he and Qian Daoliu had wandered through during this period. Most women had looked at Qian Daoliu with shining eyes.

Qian Daoliu was precisely the type with a seemingly holy and scholarly image.

(Though Su Mutian, with his prejudice, felt he was a beast in human clothing.)

Tang Chen clapped his hands together. He was convinced. Completely convinced.

As expected of the Young God. Every casual sentence he spoke was truth!

"Many thanks for your guidance, Young God. Tang Chen will certainly follow every word."

Su Mutian nodded. "Then leave now."

"Ah?"

Tang Chen was stunned.

Go where?

Hadn't they agreed to let him see his wife?

And now he was being told to leave?

What did that mean? He wasn't letting him see his wife and child?

That would not do!

"If you don't leave now, are you going to wait for those two elders from the Sea Charm Tribe to come pestering you and fight to the death?"

Su Mutian wanted to say to Tang Chen, "Tang Chen, are you stupid? I lured you out so things could proceed smoothly. What are you still hesitating for?"

"So that's how it is. Young God truly possesses great wisdom."

Tang Chen sighed sincerely, but he still did not move his feet. "But about seeing Luo'er and our child... what should be done?"

"Half a month from now, I'll arrange a secret passage for you and let you hide on Sea God Island. When the time comes, I'll create an opportunity for you to see your son and wife."

Su Mutian smiled.

This matter could not be any simpler.

After all, the Sea Charm Tribe had already begun returning to their tribal land to prepare for it.

Very soon, Tang Hao's father and grandmother would both be living on Sea God Island.

Then, combined with those things he had either stated outright or hinted at to Tang Chen...

As long as Tang Chen did as he was told...

It would be absolutely稳!

If Tang Chen did not take a wife or have children for thirty years, then the legitimacy of Sea God Island's bloodline could be guaranteed.

As long as Tang Hao was his biological son, then he would definitely end up in Su Mutian's hands, wahahahahaha!

And by letting the Clear Sky Sect lie low, he could prevent them from clashing with Spirit Hall. A small story line would move the larger story line.

The future would be completely overturned!

As for keeping Tang Chen away from bloodshed, that was to prevent him from going to the City of Slaughter and accepting the Asura God's trial.

Although Bo Saixi had not planted a flag for them, greatly lowering the probability of Tang Chen going to the City of Slaughter...

For safety's sake, Su Mutian still felt it was better to give him a reminder.

This was the subjective reason Su Mutian had gone to such lengths and wasted so much breath saying all this to Tang Chen.

But doing this would also benefit Tang Chen.

In the original work, Tang Chen fell into a tribulation of love and became trapped in the Asura God's trial. Without a pillar to hold it up, the Clear Sky Sect suffered a break in continuity.

The Clear Sky Sect, which had originally been flourishing, also fell silent for quite some time.

It was not until Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were born that the Clear Sky Sect rekindled a spark, only for Qian Jixun to snuff out its source again.

Only after that did Tang San transmigrate to another world.

The Clear Sky Sect seemed to have fallen into a pattern.

It had to produce trash in one generation and a god in the next, as if that was the only way to highlight its existence.

For the development of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen should also settle down.

"Half a month from now."

Tang Chen wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly over right now. He said, "I will obey the Young God's arrangements. Then I shall head to Sea God Island now. Once the Young God has made the arrangements, I will land on the island."

"Mm!" Su Mutian nodded.

"This kindness and grace, Tang Chen will never forget for all eternity!"

Tang Chen's figure receded into the distance. With the leg strength granted by a Limit Douluo's vast Soul Power, in less than a short while, he had vanished from Su Mutian's field of vision.

Only then did Su Mutian let out a breath of relief.

He wiped the sweat from between his hair.

Do not look at how utterly composed he seemed.

In reality, he had been panicking to death.

He had been afraid Tang Chen might fail to think it through and decide to fight!

And during their conversation, whenever Tang Chen got excited and released his Soul Power, that majestic Soul Power poured out like a restless sea!

One careless moment, and he would have been crushed to pieces!

He did not know whether Tang Chen had done it intentionally or unintentionally.

Still, the matter finally had some footing.

Next, he just needed to wait for the Sea Charm Tribe to send the people onto Sea God Island, then properly educate Tang Hao's father and instill in him some "normal" values, worldview, outlook on life...

But Su Mutian gazed across the sea into the distance.

He had figured out the details of the Clear Sky Sect.

As for Spirit Hall, it seemed it was not yet very powerful at this time and was still in its development period, so it was rather worth looking forward to.

But when would he finally be able to land on the continent?!

This time, Sea Illusion Douluo had discovered his whereabouts. Next time, it might be Sea Dragon, Sea Maiden, Sea Star, or some other demons and monsters.

Damn it!

Of course, out at sea, with Sea Illusion Douluo, who was familiar with the sea routes, leading the way, Su Mutian felt the ocean was actually not that easy to get lost in.

The scenery was even a little beautiful.

But Su Mutian: "(⋟﹏⋞)"

My destination isn't Sea God Island, it's Douluo Continent!!!

Don't sail back down that route!!!

Su Mutian looked at the identical islands around him, the similar sea routes, and the reef whose corner he had smashed off with a stone when he left Sea God Island.

His eyes were filled with melancholy...

"MMP."

Su Mutian's mouth bloomed with fragrance.

"Mama Pi?"

Sea Illusion Douluo respectfully accompanied Su Mutian at his side and asked in confusion, "Is Mama Pi a Soul Skill the Young God comprehended, or is it the name for that small island?"

Sea Illusion Douluo followed Su Mutian's gaze and saw a small island on the sea.

"A word that expresses friendliness from the heart."

From then on, the sea gained an island with a strange name—Mama Pi.

Moreover, a stele was erected on the island, reading:

"Young God Poseinan of Sea God Island once passed by this island aboard a cruise ship. The Young God observed that its shape resembled his late mother, and, moved by the scene, named this island Mama Pi."

From then on, residents of the sea heard of it and moved there, establishing a village on the deserted island.

They also gave themselves the proper name: "Young God's Matrilineal Tribe!"

Su Mutian: "..."

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