The atmosphere in the venue became subtly tense.
After all, who gave someone a bell as a gift?
He was plainly picking a fight!
Some wanted to find an excuse to leave, lest they be caught in the crossfire, but the exchange between the two Peerless Douluo was not over, and they did not dare speak up.
Others felt there was a chance to witness a battle between two Peerless Douluo and were immensely excited—there was no way the fight would break out here. Even if Qian Daoliu hated the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen would never allow his descendants to suffer an undeserved calamity.
Some also hoped both sides would wound each other badly, so they could reap the benefits later and rise to power in the aftermath.
Of course, some were simply there for the spectacle, such as Zhou Qing, Tang San, and Romantina.
"Old friend?"
Hearing Tang Chen address him that way, Qian Daoliu sneered. "Hand over Tang Hao, and we can still be friends."
"Hao'er isn't here..."
Tang Chen sighed, then continued, "However, I heard that Hao'er escaped your pursuit several times, and that you ultimately gave up. Since you spared his life, why bring it up again?"
"Fine!"
Qian Daoliu did not press the matter. Instead, he condemned Tang Hao for another matter. "Then what crime should he be charged with for defying human ethics and colluding with a soul beast?"
"He fought for love. He is innocent."
Tang Chen did not really understand why his grandson had fallen for a transformed soul beast, and could only conclude that love truly was captivating.
Just as he loved Bo Saixi.
However, Tang Hao killing Qian Xunji was also a fact. As Tang Hao's grandfather, Tang Chen acknowledged that. But Qian Daoliu wanted to use this to