Xiao Wu, You're Not Human
Having qualified for a Fourth Soul Ring, Tang San was thrilled.
But he wasn't in a hurry.
They were in the middle of the Preliminary Match, an important stage of the tournament, and they had no time to go into the forest to hunt Soul Beasts.
"Dad, I'd like to wait until we have some free time before hunting a Soul Beast and getting my Fourth Soul Ring."
"Mm. It's your decision. I should be going."
"Dad, you're leaving already?"
They hadn't seen each other for years, and Tang San was reluctant to part with him.
Tang Hao glanced at Tang San, his expression grave.
"Son, you'll have to walk the long road ahead on your own. Your father can't stay by your side forever. But whenever you need me, I'll be there."
"Dad, I understand."
Tang Hao continued to remind him:
"Xiao San, remember this: a Soul Bone is a double-edged sword. It can increase your strength, but it can also bring you danger. Until you're capable of protecting yourself, don't reveal it lightly."
"Mm, I'll remember."
"And apart from your teacher, don't tell anyone about what happened here. Don't tell anyone that I came to see you, either."
"Okay, I understand."
Tang Hao nodded to Tang San, then turned into a streak of light and vanished from sight.
Watching the direction his father had gone, Tang San felt fortunate.
If his father hadn't arrived in time, he would have been tortured to death by that perverted madman, Shi Nian.
Remembering all he had endured in Shi Nian's Residual Dream, Tang San's heart, which had only just settled, began to ache again.
"Xiao Wu."
"I have to get stronger as soon as possible. Only then can I protect everything I hold dear."
After steadying