Return to Holy Soul Village
"Xiaotian, are you leaving?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask.
Feng Xiaotian chuckled and nodded, "The family has already arranged training locations for us. Now that the academy's enrollment is over, there's nothing more for us to do, so..."
Ning Rongrong is Support-Type Spirit Master. Although Ning Fengzhi did not force her to return to the sect, she was still not allowed to go out freely while staying in the academy.
Huo Wu comforted her, "Rongrong, the three of us are going to Hurricane Canyon for training; it's not far from Heaven Dou City."
"If we have time, we will come back to see you."
Feng Xiaotian gazed into the distance and sighed, "I wonder how the Team Captain and the others are doing. Their strength has probably improved quite a bit. If we don't go out and train soon, we'll probably be left far behind."
Ning Rongrong had no reason to force them to stay, so she forced a smile and said, "Let's have dinner together tonight as a farewell dinner."
Notting City.
Several years later, Tang San returned to the place where he once lived.
Nuoding Academy remained unchanged despite his and Xiao Wu's presence.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang stop in front of the academy gate, Tang San hurriedly asked, "Teacher, aren't you going back to check?"
Yu Xiaogang naturally wanted to go back and show off, but Shrek Academy's ranking in the competition was revoked, which meant that they had no achievements in the Spirit Master Competition.
In addition, the events that occurred during the Finals had already been made public by the Spirit Hall.
Going back now would only make us a laughingstock, wouldn't it?
Of course, what he didn't know was that the residents of Notting City were not interested in what was happening in Spirit City.
People in big cities are restless and competitive, which is why they care so much about this.
Small cities have their own customs; people there lead relaxed lives, are indifferent to things on the mainland, but are happy to care about trivial matters.
Yu Xiaogang considered himself a disciple of a prominent family, naturally creating a barrier between him and the people here. How could he possibly know their customs and lifestyle?
This was merely a way for him to save face and protect his fragile ego.
As for Tang San, he also didn't really want to return to the Nuoding Academy.
This place holds too many memories of Xiao Wu, but Xiao Wu is still in the hands of the Spirit Hall, and he doesn't want to be reminded of her by looking at these things.
Liu Erlong sighed, "If we don't want to go back, then we don't have to. Little San, where is this Holy Soul Village you mentioned?"
Tai Tan added, "We haven't encountered any powerful figures from the Spirit Hall along the way. Young Master, please lead the way with confidence."
Holy Soul Village is located in a mountain valley on the outskirts of Nottingham City, requiring a long walk.
On their journey, Tang San and his group encountered many villagers from Holy Soul Village. These villagers were carrying baskets on their backs or pushing wooden carts, bringing their own fruits and vegetables to the city to sell in order to supplement their household income.
Since Tang Hao left, Tang San has never returned to the village.
Apart from Old Jack, who frequently visits him at the academy and is aware of his changes, the villagers of Holy Soul Village no longer recognize him.
Furthermore, ever since he learned that his father was Titled Douluo, Tang San had already distanced himself from these people, both openly and secretly.
Even if they run into acquaintances, they won't take the initiative to greet them.
They claimed that, in order to avoid being betrayed by the villagers and thus having the Spirit Hall discover their whereabouts, they had to conceal their identities.
Within Holy Soul Village, the people coming and going are mostly local villagers; apart from the Deacon of the Spirit Hall, few outsiders come here.
Upon seeing Tang San and his group, they were filled with curiosity and couldn't help but come over to greet them.
Tang San covered his face with a mask, so no one knew what he looked like.
When asked by the villagers, he casually inquired, "I'm passing through and need to have some items made at the blacksmith's shop here. Do you have a blacksmith in your village?"
Tang Hao originally intended to spend the rest of his life in Holy Soul Village, but Tang San's awakening of Twin Martial Souls changed his mind.
Tang Hao is one of the Three Great Divine Blacksmiths of the continent, possessing superb blacksmithing skills.
All the farm tools he made were very durable; otherwise, given his unpopular appearance, he wouldn't have been able to bring Tang San to live in Holy Soul Village for several years.
Several years have passed since Tang Hao left, and these farm tools are still intact, which is why Holy Soul Village has no resident blacksmith.
Upon hearing that outsiders had arrived in the village, Old Jack came to greet them, leaning on his cane.
Upon seeing the four's attire, he respectfully said, "Esteemed Lord Soul Master, there is no blacksmith in our village, but the blacksmith's shop still exists. If you wish to do it yourselves, I can take you there."
Tai Tan laughed heartily, crossing his arms. "No problem, I know how to forge iron, lead the way."
Tang Hao's blacksmith shop was located on the west side of the village, a densely populated area. If Tang San hadn't been worried about being discovered and causing unnecessary trouble, he would have sneaked home long ago.
Old Jack, at this moment, had not seen through his disguise.
Upon entering the blacksmith's shop, Old Jack cautioned, "Esteemed Lord Soul Master, this used to be the residence of the village blacksmith. That fellow was rather eccentric, so please, Lord Soul Master, don't make a mess of this place."
"That guy has been gone from Holy Soul Village for a long time; I wonder if he'll ever come back."
After giving his instructions, Old Jack left the blacksmith shop.
Tai Tan sighed, "Young Master, I never imagined you and Master would live in such a dilapidated place. Life must have been difficult for you in the past."
Tang San's eyes dimmed.
If he could, he would like to go back to the days he used to live.
At least back then, my father was still by my side.
With no time to pay respects to Tang Hao, Tang San immediately began searching the room.
Over the years, villagers have helped maintain the blacksmith shop, so the interior is not dilapidated, and even the placement of the furnishings is just as they remember.
Tang San entered Tang Hao's room and began to grope around.
The room was sparsely furnished; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was practically bare.
One glance was enough to tell there was nothing to be found.
Undeterred, Tang San searched every corner of the room.
For a long time, they still didn't find it.
Tai Tan and Liu Erlong used their Soul Power to sense and search every corner of the room.
Soul Bone naturally emit Soul Power fluctuations, which can be sensed even when stored in Soul Tool.
Liu Erlong said, "Little San, don't worry. Perhaps His Your Eminence Clear Sky didn't put the Soul Bone here. Think carefully, does His Clear Sky Sect have other treasure troves, or places he frequents?"
Yu Xiaogang suddenly thought of something, "This place isn't far from where His Your Eminence Clear Sky and Qian Xunji fought back then. If we follow the road in the direction of that battlefield, we might find something."
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the Spirit Hall has already been here and taken the Soul Bone.
In short, they couldn't afford to miss any opportunity, no matter how small.
As for the former battlefield, Yu Xiaogang only knew its general location; whether he could find the Soul Bone was entirely up to fate.
Furthermore, Tang San cannot spend too much time on this matter; he still needs to cultivate.
Tai Tan added, "Young Master, this old servant remembers that the practice of the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer requires using the impact of a waterfall to temper the body."
"Why don't you find a place nearby to cultivate first, and we'll take care of the rest?"