Chapter 20

She had extended a helping hand when Tang Dongfeng was at his lowest. Even if her true identity was exposed in the future, she probably would not become his enemy.

Hopefully, when she went head-to-head with Bibi Dong in the future, she would have one more source of support and confidence.

"If you knew that the person who injured me was Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao, you wouldn't think that way."

Tang Dongfeng leaned against the carriage wall, looking utterly desolate and helpless.

"Dongfeng, isn't there a Titled Douluo by your side? Couldn't he stop Tang Hao?"

Xue Qinghe frowned tightly.

Could her father's killer really be that powerful?

Powerful enough to make others look up to him?

Now it seemed that she and Tang Dongfeng at least shared a common enemy.

"Brother Xue, I'm afraid you don't know about a secret technique of the Clear Sky Sect. Through Exploding Rings, they can temporarily gain strength far beyond their own. If Tang Hao uses Exploding Rings, I'm afraid only Sister Xiao Xi herself could handle him."

Tang Dongfeng gritted his teeth.

He perfectly played the role of a runaway youth with no sense of belonging to his family, alone and without anyone to rely on.

"Tang Hao is from the Clear Sky Sect. Then will there be a problem if you go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Seeing things from Tang Dongfeng's perspective, Xue Qinghe worried that Ning Fengzhi might hand Tang Dongfeng over because of Tang Hao.

So far, she still did not know what grudge existed between Tang Dongfeng and Tang Hao.

However, both of them were surnamed Tang. Could Tang Dongfeng be from the Clear Sky Sect?

She knew that her grandfather Qian Daoliu was acquainted with Bo Saixi and Tang Chen.

And she had heard her grandfather say that Tang Chen and Bo Saixi seemed to have feelings for each other.

In that case, there was nothing strange about someone from the Clear Sky Sect appearing on Sea God Island.

But why did Tang Hao want to kill Tang Dongfeng? What unknown secret lay behind this?

"There shouldn't be much of a problem. Uncle Sea Dragon will be back soon. He may not be able to defeat Tang Hao, but Tang Hao won't be able to keep him either. Sooner or later, I'll personally slaughter the Clear Sky Sect."

Tang Dongfeng said viciously.

The killing intent blooming in his eyes made the air suddenly turn cold.

"Your Highness, we have arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

At the same time, the soldier driving the carriage called respectfully from outside.

At the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were already waiting outside.

No matter what, Xue Qinghe was the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou. They still had to keep up appearances.

Tang Hao and His Bloodthirsty Son

"Brother Dongfeng, let's get down. I'll definitely persuade Teacher to protect you."

Xue Qinghe lifted the curtain first and stepped down from the carriage, with Tang Dongfeng following close behind.

Ning Fengzhi had a face like polished jade, a straight nose, and a square mouth. His appearance was refined and gentle, and his spotless white robes were immaculate.

He looked to be in his forties. His gaze was mild, and no matter how one looked at him, he seemed like an ordinary person.

His smooth black hair fell loosely down his back, and everything about him appeared casual, without the slightest affectation.

The old man standing beside him was Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Chen Xin wore an immaculate snow-white robe, with both beard and hair as white as snow.

His long silver hair was neatly combed behind his back. His features were ancient and simple, yet his face was as tender as a baby's.

His expression was indifferent, and his eyes seemed to see nothing. He merely stood there silently without speaking.

Yet simply standing there gave people the feeling that all things under heaven bowed before him alone.

"Qinghe greets Teacher and Your Excellency."

Xue Qinghe always maintained the image of a modest gentleman. When Tang Dongfeng stepped down from the carriage, neither of them paid him any attention.

First, Tang Dongfeng was merely a Soul Grandmaster and was not worth the special attention of these two great figures.

Second, his face was pale, making him look as though he had overindulged himself.

Ning Fengzhi had no favorable impression of such a wastrel.

"Qinghe, it's rare for you to have time to visit your teacher's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Aren't you going to introduce this friend of yours?"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had always maintained close ties with the Heaven Dou Empire.

Ning Fengzhi was not only the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but also Xue Qinghe's teacher.

When Xue Qinghe ascended the throne in the future, he would naturally become the Imperial Tutor, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would become the state religion of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Just like the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the world that lived in seclusion, silently supporting the Star Luo Empire.

Ning Fengzhi did not believe the two had completely cut off contact.

"Teacher, let me introduce him. This is the brother I acknowledged two years ago, Tang Dongfeng. He is a talented Soul Master."

Xue Qinghe's introduction did not make Ning Fengzhi look at Tang Dongfeng any differently.

Because Xue Qinghe himself had average talent, the geniuses in Xue Qinghe's eyes were not particularly impressive to Ning Fengzhi.

Someone like Ning Rongrong was praised as a once-in-a-century genius even within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Tang Dongfeng had reached Level 23 before turning twelve, which made him a young genius as well.

"Tang Dongfeng greets Sect Master Ning and Your Excellency Chen Xin."

He cupped his hands in salute, paying his respects to both Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.

Chen Xin was a powerful Titled Douluo. Even across the entire Douluo Continent, he ranked among the strongest.

"Qinghe, your friend has suffered serious injuries."

Only after carefully observing him did Ning Fengzhi discover that Tang Dongfeng was badly wounded.

He immediately summoned the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and used one of its healing soul skills.

Under the immense healing light, Tang Dongfeng's injuries rapidly recovered.

He only needed to recuperate for a while longer before he would fully recover.

"Thank you, Sect Master Ning."

Tang Dongfeng said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Even when facing Bo Saixi, he had acted this way, much less before Ning Fengzhi.

The so-called Upper Three Sects had merely been conferred by Spirit Hall. Sea God Island was not weaker than Spirit Hall to begin with; it simply was not on the continent.

"Teacher, I would like to ask you to look after Dongfeng for a few days."

Xue Qinghe would not hide much from Ning Fengzhi. After all, they belonged to the same side.

"Oh?"

Ning Fengzhi was startled inwardly.

Who exactly was Tang Dongfeng, to make Xue Qinghe personally bring him here?

He had even asked the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to look after him. This "looking after" was probably not so simple.

"Brother Dongfeng is being pursued by an enemy. After giving it careful thought, Qinghe believes Teacher's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the safest place."

Xue Qinghe said after a brief consideration.

Logically speaking, it was very difficult for Super Douluos to truly kill each other.

Even Tang Hao might not necessarily be able to kill Sea Dragon Douluo. Both possessed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings.

Unless Tang Hao used Exploding Rings, he basically had no means of threatening Sea Dragon Douluo.

As long as Sea Dragon Douluo was determined to flee, Tang Hao could do nothing to him.

Therefore, they only needed to wait a few days. Once Sea Dragon Douluo shook off Tang Hao, he would return to find Tang Dongfeng.

If possible, Xue Qinghe wanted Sea Dragon Douluo to become someone she could openly use.

It would make things easier for Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou later. After all, Elder Snake Lance and Elder Pufferfish were ultimately not convenient to deploy.

However, the premise of all this was that she had to build a good relationship with Tang Dongfeng, one forged through life-and-death bonds.

Without a doubt, the moment she saved Tang Dongfeng at all costs, this game of chess had already begun.

"Oh, what kind of enemy could make even you, Qinghe, feel troubled?"

The four of them walked into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect together, discussing Tang Dongfeng along the way.

"Brother Dongfeng, will you explain it yourself, or should I?"

Xue Qinghe looked at Tang Dongfeng hesitantly. Before revealing someone else's secret, she still had to ask first.

If she told it, she would definitely have to speak truthfully. But if Tang Dongfeng did, he could make up whatever he wanted.

"There's nothing that can't be said. It happened a few days ago. I heard that there was an academy in Suotuo City that only accepted monsters, so I went there to enroll.

Unfortunately, my aptitude was limited. I had to exert every ounce of effort just to reach the fourth trial.

It was also at Shrek Academy that I met Sect Master Ning's daughter, Ning Rongrong, whom I had met once two years ago.

The fourth trial required five students to join forces and hold out for the time it took an incense stick to burn against a Soul Saint teacher.

Since the other side was a Soul Saint, I naturally had to go all out.

So I gave everything I had and used a Self-Created Soul Skill that I could not fully control. I accidentally injured a female student named Xiao Wu, but she would be fine after resting for a few days.

However, the student named Tang San went mad and wanted to kill me.

At first, I did not fight back, but he refused to let it go and forced me to retaliate. I accidentally injured Tang San as well.

Just then, Tang San's father descended from the sky and tried to beat me to death without saying a word. I never imagined that Tang San's father was actually Clear Sky Douluo.

Later, I fled desperately. Tang Hao and Headmaster Flender both chased after me, but the headmaster simply could not protect me from Tang Hao."