Tang San: Sealing Xiao Qi's Memories and Sending Her to Douluo Continent

"Brother, I saw you furrowing your brow just now. Did something happen?" Xiao Wu raised her head and asked in confusion.

Tang San's gaze flickered, but the smile on his face did not change. He gently reached out and tapped Xiao Wu's nose. "Nothing. I was just lamenting the decline of the Tang Sect."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu murmured softly, "The Tang Sect declined because it ultimately failed to keep up with the tide of the times, and because people's hearts had scattered. You needn't dwell on it so much."

Tang San nodded, though he clearly had no intention of lingering on the subject. He quickly changed the topic. "Speaking of which, Xiao Qi has been clamoring to visit Douluo Continent. Should we send her there for a while?"

"Would that be alright? With Xiao Qi's personality, I'm afraid she'll turn Douluo Continent upside down." As her mother, Xiao Wu understood her daughter's temperament all too well.

That girl was practically everyone's darling in the God Realm. Having been spoiled so much, she inevitably had a somewhat proud nature.

Tang San smiled faintly. "That's simple. We can temporarily seal Xiao Qi's memories of the God Realm. Besides, Da Ming, Er Ming, and my parents are all on Douluo Continent, so there's no need to worry about her safety. Sending her there this time can also temper her character."

"One day, children must spread their wings and fly on their own. We have to learn to let go. I've already selected a God Position from among the sealed ones. Once Xiao Qi grows up, she can inherit it directly."

Xiao Wu fell silent for a moment before finally nodding. "Alright, I'll follow your arrangement."

The husband and wife embraced. Xiao Wu enjoyed their time alone together, while Tang San gazed into the distant void, seeming to contemplate something within those profound eyes.

"Still no good."

The sun had already risen into the sky. As soon as Huo Yuhao finished meditating, he hurried to the window and opened his Heavenly Eye, searching for an opportunity within it.

However, the utterly motionless Heavenly Eye poured cold water over him. It was exactly the same as yesterday.

Could it be that it won't change until I obtain my First Soul Ring and reach the Soul Master realm? Huo Yuhao lowered his head in thought. With a thought, the Heavenly Eye swiftly dissipated.

He had originally planned to make use of the one-year gap before the main storyline began to continuously refine the Heavenly Eye's cultivation method, but it seemed that would not be possible now.

Taking a deep breath, Huo Yuhao cleared his mind. After quickly washing up, he went to the living room.

Old Chen was still there, leisurely drinking tea. Huo Yuhao, meanwhile, skillfully headed to the kitchen, because Old Chen had instructed him to eat there himself.

Yet just as Huo Yuhao was eating breakfast, Second Madam arrived at Falling Maple Courtyard with Dai Luoli.

When Huo Yuhao heard the sounds and came to look from the side of the living room, he froze. Dai Luoli sat obediently on a single sofa like a bullied rabbit, but strangely, only a small part of his backside touched the seat while the rest remained suspended, as though he was afraid to sit down.

Meanwhile, Old Chen and Second Madam were talking.

Before Huo Yuhao could continue observing Dai Luoli, Second Madam's stern voice rang out. "Old Chen, Li'er told me about the training method you came up with last night. It's far too dangerous."

Huo Yuhao stood where he was without entering the living room to disturb them, merely listening quietly.

Old Chen took a sip of tea, his expression impassive. "I know what you're worried about. You're a mother, after all, and you don't want your child to encounter any danger. But what I want to say is that Luoli cannot grow up under your protection for his entire life. He must learn to stand on his own."

"As for that dangerous training method, this old man will not make him experience it directly at this stage. Such things must be done step by step, and I will only bring it out when the time is right... Your intentions are good, but don't forget that Luoli is an individual with thoughts of his own. Although I too hope that this child can live a peaceful life, he is a member of the White Tiger Family and Dai Hao's son. Do you think he can truly live out his life peacefully?"

"Of course, it is possible. But that path would only make Luoli the target of everyone's ridicule. His status is what it is—he is the White Tiger Duke's son. The world assumes that he should be strong, not weak. You cannot change that. So, do you want your child to live under such circumstances?"

Hearing Old Chen's questioning, Second Madam fell completely silent.

"Mother, I want to become strong." Dai Luoli endured the pain in his backside and shouted stubbornly at Second Madam.

Second Madam said nothing, merely shooting him a look.

Dai Luoli's body trembled, and he hurriedly shut his mouth. It was because he had been too stubborn last night that Mother had rewarded him with a serving of "Bamboo Shoots and Meat." That feeling was simply beyond recollection.

"Luoli's talent is not poor, but the potential of his Martial Soul has not been properly guided and developed. Consider it a favor to this old man and let him give it a try, alright?" Old Chen said. "I guarantee you, even if this old man dies, he will not."

"Old Chen, that's too serious." Second Madam's expression changed in alarm. She had not expected Old Chen to make such a harsh declaration.

"Alas." With a sigh, Second Madam said helplessly, "How could I not want Li'er to become strong? But the stronger he becomes, the more likely he is to attract Zhu Ruiying's wariness. I'm afraid she might make a move in secret then. I'm useless as a mother and cannot protect him in many ways."

"I have already thought of a solution for that," Old Chen replied.

Hearing that, Second Madam instinctively looked at Old Chen.

Dai Luoli, on the other hand, lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought, though his fists had clenched tightly.

Old Chen stroked his beard. "If Luoli can reach the Soul Grandmaster realm before he turns twelve, I will send him to study at Star Luo Royal Soul Master Academy. Your father, as the Imperial Guard Chief Instructor, may not hold an especially high position, but he has an excellent relationship with the Royal Family. With that connection, wouldn't everything become much easier?"

"I refuse to believe anyone would dare make a move at the royal academy. At least two Titled Douluo are stationed there."

Second Madam's expression shifted. Old Chen's words had clearly moved her somewhat. She turned to look at Dai Luoli. "Li'er, do you truly want to use those dangerous training methods to unleash your talent?"

Dai Luoli abruptly raised his head. "I do. Even if it costs me my life, I'll do it. First Madam looks down on you, and Dai Huabin looks down on me. One day, I'll slap their faces hard and show them who the real trash is."

Second Madam had come from a family of military commanders, after all. Hearing Dai Luoli's resolute answer, she shook her head with a smile. "Alright, Mother agrees. For the next three years, you'll train under Old Chen."

"Thank you, Mother." Seeing that the hardest hurdle had passed, Dai Luoli could not help but smile. But perhaps he moved too much when he did, pulling at his backside and immediately crying out in pain.

Second Madam's mouth twitched, and she shook her head helplessly.

"By the way, Old Chen, where is that child?"

Now that her own child's matter had been settled, Second Madam suddenly recalled the boy who had stood trembling on the stone bridge that night. Her expression immediately became somewhat strange.

"Yuhao, come out," Old Chen called without turning his head.

Huo Yuhao, who had been hiding beside the wall, hurriedly walked out upon hearing Old Chen call for him.

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