No Stealing, No Robbery

"Hmph! Look at you, you've got no ambition."

Watching Ye Qiu's anxious expression, Tang Hao's tone carried a hint of disdain.

But his mind was elsewhere.

While the kid was indeed lacking ambition right now.

He possessed Innate Full Soul Power!

There were only a dozen or so people with such a gift in a century. This kid's Martial Soul might even be a mutated one!

Thinking this, Tang Hao couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Those good-for-nothings from the Martial Soul Hall were as incompetent as ever!

They left this uncut gem to his own Clear Sky Sect.

If he cultivated it properly.

It could become an asset for his son to return to Clear Sky and stand at the absolute peak!

Even if his son was a bit strange.

When the world saw him, they would attribute his strength solely to the name 'Clear Sky'.

"What do you mean I've got no ambition?!"

Hearing Tang Hao's words, Ye Qiu immediately scrunched up his little face, displeased.

Believe it or not, I'll pull your wife out!

"I don't steal, I don't rob. I'm honest and hardworking. What's wrong with earning money with my own skills?!"

"..."

Tang San by the side couldn't help but frown.

"Hmph!"

Ye Qiu let out a cold snort, glancing defiantly at Tang Hao, sending his disdain right back.

"It's you, Uncle Hao, who has hands and feet but can't even scrounge up a dozen copper coins, needing Xiao San, your son, to wait on you. You're even less ambitious than me."

"Ye Qiu!"

Tang San's brows furrowed deeply.

Although what Ye Qiu said was the truth, Tang San still felt it was an insult to Tang Hao!

"Xiao San, why don't you do something about him?"

After Ye Qiu finished speaking to Tang Hao, he couldn't help but complain to Tang San, his words laced with a sense of injustice on Tang San's behalf.

"I..."

Tang San was stunned, momentarily speechless.

It wasn't that he hadn't thought about "dealing with" Ye Qiu, but Tang Hao staying home and not causing trouble was the best for him.

This way, he could go out and cultivate with peace of mind.

"It's just a dozen copper coins!"

Tang Hao's expression darkened slightly, but he wasn't going to stoop to the level of a child who hadn't even grown all his hair.

When his true identity was revealed...

This brat would surely revere him like a god!

Hearing this.

Ye Qiu's face immediately lit up with a smile.

He said happily, "Does Uncle Hao mean we can pay the bill now?"

"Money is nothing."

Tang Hao's eyes held a deep disdain.

He smacked his lips, swallowed the grass in his mouth, and turned to look at Tang San.

"Xiao San, take care of him at school, don't let him get bullied. Consider it repayment for his money."

"Dad, I understand."

Tang San nodded obediently.

Ye Qiu rolled his eyes helplessly, feeling his joy was in vain.

He couldn't help but pout, "Tch! We're both useless Martial Souls with Innate Full Soul Power. It's hard to say who will be taking care of whom."

"Heh."

Tang Hao chuckled, looking at Tang San, and instructed:

"If you get the chance, take care of him a few more times. Let him owe us."

"Mhm, I will."

Tang San nodded slightly, glancing at Ye Qiu with amusement in his heart.

How would you know your own entirety?

"I won't be able to get it back."

Ye Qiu sighed helplessly.

Are these Tang father and son sick? They took the money, can't they cover for me?

Do they really think I don't know about the Clear Sky Hammer?

Hmph!

If I get the chance, this young master will have Ah Yin return it all!

"Alright, stop making that long face! Here, it's yours!"

Tang Hao picked through the candies, finishing the ones with a grassy flavor before returning the rest to Ye Qiu.

"Thanks for going easy on me, Uncle Haozi."

Ye Qiu wouldn't waste them. He tidied his mood and took back his candies.

He didn't dwell on it.

He unhooked the wine gourd hanging from his waist.

"Uncle Haozi, I'm going to school. This wine is only something you like, so I'll give it to you."

"Heh, at least you know what's good for you."

Tang Hao reached out his hand and took it without any politeness.

Ye Qiu twitched the corner of his mouth.

It's all going to be thrown away anyway, might as well be poured into the slop bucket.

Saves me carrying it around.

"Xiao San, Xiao Qiu, we should be leaving soon."

Old Jack shot Tang Hao a fierce glare.

Tang Hao narrowed his eyes, said nothing, and took a swig of the bland horse urine before getting up and returning to the inner room.

"Dad."

Tang San murmured to himself, watching Tang Hao's retreating back.

Old Jack comforted him, "It's alright, Xiao San. Don't be too reluctant to leave your alcoholic father. You can still come back. Xiao Qiu, let's go, we're leaving."

"You got it! Grandpa Jack!"

Ye Qiu, with his small pack on his back, quickly followed.

Just as Tang San took a step towards the door, Tang Hao's voice came from inside.

"Xiao San, remember what I told you, protect Cao, and look out for each other."

"Dad, Xiao San remembers!"

After speaking, Tang San followed Ye Qiu's footsteps, watching his retreating figure with a thoughtful expression.

Why did Dad emphasize that I should look out for Ye Qiu?

Walking ahead, Ye Qiu pursed his lips.

Protect Cao. What a joke.

He was clearly using the grass to hide the hammer.

When Tang Hao saw the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, he must have reacted indifferently, thinking it was useless. But the moment he saw the Clear Sky Hammer, he became solemn and cried, calling me his good son!

He loves that grass so much.

He only remembered to love it after the hammer appeared.

As for looking out for each other, Ye Qiu doesn't dare to expect anything from Tang San.

What if he steals from me one day?

The Tang Sect that gave birth to him and raised him.

If he can steal from them, what's to stop him from stealing from someone from the same village, same school?

He'd be lucky if he doesn't steal my bag.

Ye Qiu is very clear-headed. Having strength is the most important thing!

Ye Qiu shouldered his luggage and set off.

Notting City was located at the junction of two empires, and it also bordered the Star Dou Great Forest.

It was a place where three forces converged.

This means it's a convenient place to escape.

Otherwise, Tang Hao wouldn't have lived in seclusion here with Tang San for many years.

At the economic level of commoners, communication is basically shouting, public order is basically dogs, and transportation is basically walking.

The vast majority don't have any means of transportation.

Fortunately, Holy Soul Village isn't far from Notting City.

After spending more than half a day, they saw the thick city walls of Notting City.

Along the way, Old Jack talked a lot about Soul Masters.

Ye Qiu was already very familiar with these things, while Tang San listened with great interest.

Although Notting City isn't a big city, it's not far from the border, so routine checks are necessary upon entering the city gate.

"You two little ones, I'll take you to the academy later. Don't wander around the academy. When the semester ends, Grandpa Jack will come to pick you up!"

"Thank you, Grandpa Jack!" ×2

"Alright, let's go!"

Old Jack was also a bit helpless. After all, it was a city, and prices were high. They, commoners, couldn't afford to stay in any inns, so he had to rush back as soon as possible.

Under the scorching sun, after asking a few times, the three finally arrived at Notting Academy, located on the west side of Notting City.

The main entrance of Notting Academy is a tall archway with a gilded plaque above it, inscribed with the four characters 'Notting Academy'. It's surrounded by an iron fence.

There weren't many people at the entrance under the scorching sun.

There were only two gatekeepers.

"Halt!"

As soon as they approached, an overbearing gatekeeper stopped Ye Qiu and the others.

"No loitering. This is no place for you country folk."

Ye Qiu pursed his lips.

He was already a bit annoyed by this attitude.