Threat from the Shadows

Over the past few days, Wu Qi had been swarmed by fervent female fans at the entrance after every Soul Fighting match.

Every one of those women was beautiful, and Qiangu Changkong envied him immensely. "Brother Wu, when will those big sisters start paying attention to me?"

If it were him, he would welcome anyone who came, unlike Wu Qi.

Wu Qi had no answer to his question. "This is the golden age for cultivation. Don't let matters between men and women interfere with your training."

"In the future, once you become strong, even the Princesses of the Two Great Empires will be yours to choose from however you like."

"I want girls rubbing their chests against me too," Qiangu Changkong muttered.

As it happened, they passed by Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Hearing him, Xiao Wu sneered. "Heh, another idiot who only knows how to indulge in lustful thoughts."

The two turned their heads toward her.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were dressed like ordinary passersby and were truly inconspicuous.

After taking a closer look, Wu Qi raised a brow. "Could you be Tang San and Xiao Wu?"

They had never met before, so naturally, they could not confirm each other's identities.

Qiangu Changkong said indignantly, "Hey, little sister, what does our conversation have to do with you? There's no need to insult people."

Tang San studied the two of them.

The Soul Power aura on Qiangu Changkong's body was not much different from his own. He was likely a level twenty-nine Grand Soul Master as well.

As for Wu Qi, there was not the slightest fluctuation of Soul Power on him.

Tang San understood that if the other party were an ordinary person, it would have been impossible for a Peak Soul Grand Master with excellent talent to follow his lead. The other party's strength was likely not much weaker than Dai Mubai's.

Furthermore, this was their first time in Suotuo City. They were unfamiliar with the place, and offending local Nobles would not make life easy for them in the future.

With that thought, Tang San cupped his fists toward them. "I am Tang San. Greetings to you both."

"My apologies. Xiao Wu did not mean to offend you. We were discussing something else just now. If she caused any offense, I hope you will forgive her."

Xiao Wu was furious. "Third Brother, why are you taking outsiders' side?"

Hearing that, Wu Qi thought, Just as expected.

Tang San was his greatest enemy in the future, but there was no need for conflict between them at this moment.

He nodded slightly and discreetly gave Qiangu Changkong a look.

Qiangu Changkong understood that look perfectly. It was a signal of danger.

He forced a smile. "Since it was unintentional, let's leave it at that. Farewell."

With that, he and Wu Qi quickly left the area.

Tang San had not expected them to be so reasonable, and he once again cupped his fists toward their retreating backs.

"Xiao Wu, Teacher sent us here to study, not to cause trouble. What if they're senior students from Shrek Academy?"

Xiao Wu did not care in the slightest. "So what if we offend them? With Third Brother's strength, are you afraid he won't have a place in the academy?"

Tang San smiled bitterly. "Xiao Wu, don't forget the task Teacher gave us. We came here to unite with our fellow students."

Xiao Wu retorted, "And how do you know they're from Shrek Academy?"

Tang San was only guessing as well.

However, in Suotuo City, he could not think of any other possibility for youths with such talent and strength besides Shrek Academy.

On the other side, after shaking off Tang San and Xiao Wu, Qiangu Changkong could not help asking, "Brother Wu, who are those two? Even you sensed danger from them?"

Wu Qi brushed it off. "I had a feeling there was a dangerous aura behind them. Maybe their elders were following them."

"In any case, they only said something casually. There was no need to make an issue out of it."

He was not sure whether the Golden Eagle Douluo was following them. A Soul Douluo could not identify Xiao Wu's identity at a glance, but upon closer inspection, Xiao Wu would definitely be exposed.

After all, Tang Hao stood behind Xiao Wu.

Moreover, the Tang Family and Spirit Hall were locked in an endless feud. If things truly escalated, they might not be able to leave this place alive.

In the original timeline, Tang Hao had secretly watched over Tang San when he enrolled. He had likely already arrived in Suotuo City.

When the two returned to the hotel, news brought by the Golden Eagle Douluo confirmed Wu Qi's suspicions.

"An unidentified Title Douluo has arrived in Suotuo City. The two young masters must leave as soon as possible to avoid any uncontrollable accidents."

That day, the Golden Eagle Douluo had been protecting the two in secret as usual.

When he reached a certain street, he was locked onto by an aura of Soul Power.

The other party did not seem to intend to attack him and withdrew the Soul Pressure after only an instant.

The Golden Eagle martial soul possessed exceptionally sharp senses. Anyone capable of hiding beneath the Golden Eagle Douluo's very eyes had to be a Title Douluo-level expert.

Qiangu Changkong furrowed his brows, seeming to understand Wu Qi's earlier concern.

Wu Qi did not rush to state his position.

At this point in time, the only Title Douluo likely to have come to Suotuo City was Tang Hao.

The other party had likely recognized Golden Eagle Douluo's origins; otherwise, he would not have developed killing intent.

Yet for Tang San's safety, Tang Hao had chosen not to make a move.

Having lost a powerful Soul Douluo, Spirit Hall would certainly conduct a carpet search of Suotuo City.

Tang Hao could not reveal himself now. Entrusting Tang San to Yu Xiaogang's care was precisely so that he could grow up in a safe environment.

The fact that Golden Eagle Douluo had survived proved that he had not noticed Xiao Wu's true identity, nor had he paid attention to Tang San.

Tang Hao would most likely not tail Golden Eagle Douluo. To him, Tang San's safety was what mattered most.

That meant Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong's origins had not been exposed.

Even if they had encountered Tang San before, Tang Hao might not necessarily have noticed them.

"Senior Golden Eagle, leave Suotuo City immediately. Hide in a nearby city for a few days before returning. Remember, leave through the northern gate, and do not investigate Shrek Academy again."

Golden Eagle Douluo was greatly alarmed. "Young masters, you aren't leaving?"

Wu Qi countered, "We haven't been exposed, so why should we leave? The other party is a Title Douluo, not a murderous demon. He poses little threat to us."

That was true enough, but if anything happened to the two of them, Golden Eagle Douluo feared that even dying to atone would not be enough to quell the Worship Hall's wrath.

"Don't worry. I never do anything without confidence. As long as you stay away from Shrek Academy, there won't be a problem."

Golden Eagle Douluo had been able to see through Xiao Wu's true identity, so Tang Hao would certainly remain on guard against him.

Wu Qi and the other were different. Although their martial souls resembled those of the Worship Hall's consecrates, that did not mean they came from Spirit Hall.

After all, Li Yusong's martial soul was also the Coiling Dragon Staff.

Why couldn't Qiangu Changkong be Li Yusong's relative, with the two of them having come here to seek refuge with Li Yusong?

Although Tang Hao hated Spirit Hall, he would not go so far as to attack two people who posed no threat.

After much persuasion, Golden Eagle Douluo finally left reluctantly.

Before departing, he revealed a piece of shocking news.

"Oh, right. Someone from Moonlight Pavilion has appeared in Suotuo City. When you passed through East Street, people from Moonlight Pavilion happened to be purchasing grain there."

"I don't know whether the two matters are connected, but the task His Highness the Crown Prince assigned you may be related to Moonlight Pavilion!"