Back Mountain Forest, Two Men

Hmph!

Feeling Du Cheng's gaze, Tang San let out a cold snort:

"Don't think you're so impressive just because you won once. Next time..."

"Let me interrupt!"

Holding up two fingers, Du Cheng flashed Tang San a broad grin:

"Twice. You've already lost twice."

"You..."

Watching Tang San's face darken as he turned and left, Du Cheng could not help feeling regretful:

What a pity. Why can't I have a system that makes me stronger by roasting people?

"Kid, if you don't want anything to happen to those two girls by your side, come meet me in the Back Mountain Forest!"

"Hm?"

Hearing the sudden voice in his mind, Du Cheng froze:

What's going on? Am I hearing things?

"Don't doubt it!"

As Du Cheng was feeling puzzled, the voice in his mind rang out again:

"And don't ask anyone else. Only you can hear my voice."

Could it be him?

Du Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, a vague guess forming in his mind:

With that sneaky way of doing things, along with everything that's happened these past few days, there was probably only one person who fit the bill.

As his thoughts raced, Du Cheng had already turned and headed outside:

If it really was that guy, then I definitely needed to meet him. After all, he did not want a Titled Douluo targeting him from the shadows.

"Cheng Gege, where are you going?"

"Heading out for a bit. Just stay here with Zhu Qing."

Du Cheng waved at Xiao Wu and gave her a broad smile:

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon!"

"Okay~"

Seeing the darkening sky outside the window, Xiao Wu nodded obediently despite her confusion:

"Cheng Gege, remember to come back early."

Zhu Zhuqing said nothing, but her gaze remained tightly "locked" on Du Cheng.

Without question, this made someone on the bed beside them grit his teeth again:

Why? Why exactly?

"Don't worry, I'll be quick."

After nodding again, Du Cheng finally turned and left.

Though the sky had already grown somewhat dim, it did not have much of an effect on Du Cheng.

"You came?"

The moment he arrived at the clearing before the Back Mountain Forest, a voice rang out.

At the same time, a figure appeared before Du Cheng:

"You have more courage than I expected."

As the man spoke, Du Cheng got a clear look at him:

He wore a Coarse Cloth Gown, his messy hair hanging casually over his shoulders. Upon closer inspection, one could see that he bore a seventy-percent resemblance to Tang San...

That was right, it was Tang Hao!

"Thank you for the compliment, Senior."

Having confirmed his guess, Du Cheng simply bared his teeth in a wide grin:

"May I ask why Senior called me here? Is there something you wish to tell me?"

"You don't seem curious about my identity?"

Rather than answering Du Cheng's question directly, Tang Hao revealed a hint of curiosity.

"If Senior is willing to tell me, then of course I'm willing to listen."

"Hmph!"

Tang Hao snorted softly, somewhat dissatisfied with Du Cheng's reaction:

Who gave you permission to be so calm in front of me, Tang Hao?

"This old man is Tang Hao, also known as the 'Clear Sky Douluo,' and at the same time..."

His gaze fell on Du Cheng as Tang Hao continued:

"I am Tang San's father!"

"Oh~"

Du Cheng drawled out the word and nodded, his expression barely changing:

"If that's the case, shouldn't Senior be calling Tang San here to reunite with you?"

After speaking, Du Cheng glanced at Tang Hao:

"Or perhaps it's too dark, and Senior accidentally found the wrong person?"

"Kid, don't play these little tricks in front of me."

The moment Du Cheng finished speaking, Tang Hao let out a cold laugh.

Ever since Tang San left, he had been hiding in the shadows and silently observing him.

At first, seeing Tang San suffer at Du Cheng's hands had put Tang Hao in quite a good mood:

As the saying went, jade could not become a fine vessel without carving. Though Little San was exceptionally talented, he lacked a proper whetstone. Without question, Du Cheng was the best candidate for that role.

But after today, Tang Hao could no longer sit still:

There was no other reason—the whetstone had proven somewhat too hard compared to Tang San!

That was precisely why Tang Hao planned to act personally and first help Tang San remove an obstacle:

The strong not only needed to be tempered, but also needed to cultivate an invincible bearing of their own!

"This old man has only one purpose in coming here."

Tang Hao's gaze landed on Du Cheng as he continued:

"I want you to pretend to lose to Tang San, then submit to him."

"Also, give those two little girls by your side to Tang San."

"Is Senior joking?"

Although he had long understood Tang Hao's character, Du Cheng's face still darkened upon hearing his words:

A dignified Titled Douluo, hiding in the shadows to bully juniors and snatching girls for his useless son. He really is Scum San's biological father!

"Impudence!"

The moment Du Cheng spoke, a terrifying aura erupted from Tang Hao:

"I am a dignified Titled Douluo. Why would I joke with you?"

"You merely happened to absorb some kind of spiritual medicine, allowing you to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring ahead of time. But with your aptitude, you will sooner or later be surpassed by those true geniuses."

Tang Hao looked at Du Cheng with utter disdain:

"The chance to follow Little San is an opportunity countless people could only beg for."

As a Titled Douluo, Tang Hao had once had quite a few followers as well.

For that reason, he knew very well how to subdue others:

When dealing with someone proud and arrogant like Du Cheng, all he had to do was grind away that pride completely. Before long, he would be able to cultivate a loyal dog.

Of course, if this brat was still unwilling, then Tang Hao would have no choice but to make him suffer a little...

"What if I'm unwilling?"

Naturally, Du Cheng had no idea what Tang Hao was thinking.

Even so, as he spoke, he decisively used a card from the System Space.

"Unwilling?"

The facts proved that Du Cheng's actions had been entirely correct.

The moment his words left his mouth, a cold smile appeared on Tang Hao's face:

"In that case, this old man can only cripple you here."

A Black Hammer covered in profound patterns appeared in Tang Hao's hand, and he smashed it heavily toward Du Cheng.

As a Titled Douluo dealing with a mere child, Tang Hao felt no pressure whatsoever:

Only the strong had the right to speak. The weak only needed to obediently accept everything.

Since Du Cheng was unwilling to submit, then Tang Hao would destroy him completely here.

As for Tang San's whetstone?

He could simply find another one!

Bang!

The Clear Sky Hammer, carrying immense power, crashed heavily into Du Cheng, but Tang Hao's expression changed instantly:

"How is that possible?"