Douluo: Poisonous Tongue, Loves Telling the Truth

The reason he sought out Xia Ran was for the sake of Tang San. During the battle earlier that day, Xia Ran had mentioned that the Blue Silver Grass martial soul should not possess paralyzing attributes. Coming here tonight was, in the final analysis, for the sake of Tang San's future path of cultivation.

"Lord Divine Envoy, what exactly... is going on with Xiao San?"

"An Outer Realm Demon!"

"Your son died long ago in the aftermath of that battle. What currently inhabits his body is the soul of an Outer Realm Demon."

Although he had been mentally prepared, Tang Hao still could not accept it when he heard that the son he had with Ah Yin was truly dead.

He was still clinging to a glimmer of hope; perhaps because Ah Yin was a soul beast, their child would be different, perhaps...

"How is this possible?"

Chapter 9 Ah Yin, rest assured and follow Xia Ran

Tang Hao had already been disheveled, but at the moment he heard this so-called truth, he appeared even more decadent.

There was no longer any sharpness in his eyes, only despair and loss.

After saying this, he just knelt there blankly.

Seeing this, Xia Ran twisted the knife further!

"Foolish!"

"How do you explain his behavior when he was a child?"

"This..."

Tang Hao recalled various past events, his eyes dazed.

Ever since Tang San had the ability to move, he had been taking care of him, his father, traveling between the village and the back mountain every single morning.

His movement techniques were bizarre, and purple light would occasionally flicker in his eyes. As a Title Douluo, it was difficult for Tang Hao not to notice.

Moreover, ever since becoming a soul master, Tang San had killed no fewer than ten people using his insidious methods, all of which Tang Hao, who was protecting him from the shadows, had witnessed.

And now, he had even developed killing intent toward Xia Ran based on a single sentence.

If it weren't for the fact that Tang San had awakened the Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer martial souls, Tang Hao would have strangled him long ago!

"Tang Hao! I have no interest in the mistakes you made in your early years. Now that this Outer Realm Demon is a disaster to the continent, if you dare to shield him, this Divine Envoy would not mind descending Divine Punishment ahead of schedule."

"Ahead of schedule? Does that mean..."

"Do not ask about things you are not meant to know!"

"Yes!"

Xia Ran hovered in the air, looking down at Tang Hao with a condescending gaze, providing an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"Since you are already aware of my existence, I shall bestow some opportunities upon you."

"If you wish to make amends for the mistakes of your past, you may bring that Blue Silver Emperor and its soul bone to me. I might be able to help it recover its cultivation as quickly as possible and take human form sooner."

"Thank you, Lord Divine Envoy!"

He had originally intended to rely on Tang San's cultivation talent to avenge Ah Yin, which meant he had to prevent Ah Yin from being resurrected prematurely; otherwise, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass would never evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor.

Yet, Xia Ran had said he was going to descend Divine Punishment to eradicate Tang San.

Although he did not know when this would happen, he figured Xia Ran would likely not allow Tang San to cause too much influence on the continent.

Since that was the case, it would be better to resurrect Ah Yin early to make up for the guilt he had harbored for his beloved for so many years.

"Such great kindness cannot be repaid; please accept my kowtow."

As he spoke, the nearly two-meter-tall Tang Hao bowed heavily and knocked his head against the ground before Xia Ran.

Logically, the back mountain, covered in dead leaves, should not have made a sound, but Tang Hao happened to strike a rock.

The physical constitution of a Title Douluo shattered the stone instantly, leaving his forehead stained with rock dust.

"A word of advice: escaping the mistakes you have made is useless, unless you wish to live your life in guilt forever."

"Lord Divine Envoy, my grandfather, he..."

"I should not have told you news of him, but seeing your sincerity, I can only say that he is still alive."

Xia Ran's sincerity moved Tang Hao deeply. The secret he had suppressed for years had been unearthed; it was a source of shame, but also a form of release.

He had committed a grave error due to his own greed, not only losing his beloved wife but also implicating his clansmen.

Even the child Ah Yin left behind had been parasitized by an Outer Realm Demon.

It was laughable that he had previously wanted to use Tang San to take revenge on the Martial Soul Hall, not realizing that if he hadn't personally orchestrated the plan to force Ah Yin to sacrifice herself and severely wound Qian Xunji, the Clear Sky Sect would have been in a state of prosperity today.

"Thank you, Lord Divine Envoy. I will go and bring Ah Yin and her soul bone to you right away."

With those words, his expression became resolute, and he disappeared into the dark night with a limp, leaving Xia Ran alone in the woods.

On the other side, Flender and the other had just sensed the aura of a Title Douluo, and ignoring Xia Ran's instructions, they rushed toward the back mountain.

Tang Hao had just left when the two of them arrived.

"What happened?"

"Nothing, it's been resolved."

"Didn't I tell you two there was no need to come over?"

Xia Ran saw right through Flender's little schemes; the two of them had clearly waited for Tang Hao to leave before showing their faces, though Xia Ran couldn't be bothered to call them out.

"Was that really Tang Hao?"

Zhao Wuji still felt a lingering fear; he and Flender had been hiding in the distance earlier and had seen that scarlet Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

Even from that far away, they could still feel that terrifying aura. He truly didn't know how this kid Xia Ran had managed to endure it.

"He'll be back in a moment. Why don't you two stay and confirm it for yourselves?"

"You brat, we were just worried about you!"

Flender looked a bit awkward. After all, as elders, it didn't sound very good that they had stayed in hiding while someone came to cause trouble.

But if it meant facing the God of Slaughter Tang Hao, then they would rather just admit it!

"Alright, I'll wait here for him a while longer. It's just a small matter, you two should go get some sleep."

Xia Ran couldn't be bothered to haggle with them over this. Regardless, Flender had been his teacher for many years and had never skimped on the resources he was owed.

His first three soul rings had all been hunted with their help.

After spending so much time together, he realized that apart from being a bit stingy and a bit cowardly, Flender didn't have any major flaws.

Moreover, the old guys at the academy had always treated him quite well.

As for Tang Hao, it took him less than half an hour to rush back to the stone cave where Ah Yin was hidden.

It was already deep into the night, and combined with the dim, enclosed environment, the cave was pitch black.

Only a single small blue blade of grass emitted a faint, fluorescent glow.

For all these years, out of his initial guilt, Tang Hao had never come to see Ah Yin.

The small blade of grass sensed the presence of a living person and began to sway excitedly, tiny specks of golden light emerging from its roots.

"Brother Hao, is that you?"

"You finally came to see me!"

Because Tang Hao possessed the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring of the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin could use her soul power to communicate simply, even without any cultivation.

"Ah Yin, I'm sorry!"

"You've suffered all these years."

Tang Hao flashed over to the small blade of grass and stroked its leaves with his rough, large hands.

The tears in his eyes were illuminated by the faint fluorescence, looking like stars in the cave.

"Brother Hao!"

Ah Yin didn't know why her Brother Hao had placed her in this dark, sunless cave, where even sunlight had been a luxury for many years.

If not for the vigorous life force of the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline and a persistent obsession in her heart, Ah Yin would have long ago given up hope.

"I have met a Divine Envoy who can resurrect you."

"For years I lived in guilt and dared not see you, but now that I have awakened, I will never run away again."

"Ah Yin, rest assured and follow the Divine Envoy. He has a way to accelerate your growth. Once you take human form again, I will come to pick you up."

Tang Hao poured out everything that had just happened to Ah Yin and urged her to cultivate diligently while following Xia Ran.

Without waiting for Ah Yin to continue their conversation, he tapped the stone wall twice, and a heavy lead box fell into his hand.

Just like that, holding the small blade of grass in one hand and carrying the lead box on his chest, he returned once more to the back mountain of Shrek Academy...

Chapter 10 Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone

Xia Ran didn't wait too long; after all, with Tang Hao's strength as a Title Douluo, the round trip had taken less than half an hour.

Appearing once again at the back mountain of Shrek Academy, Tang Hao's eyes were noticeably more vibrant, no longer as dead and lifeless as before.

"Lord Divine Envoy, I have brought both Ah Yin and the soul bone."

Seeing a small blade of grass with blue and gold patterns wrapped around Tang Hao's arm, Xia Ran was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected the Blue Silver Emperor to still have consciousness. Looking at its affectionate appearance now, it likely didn't know about what had happened back then.

He wondered if making contact with Ah Yin would trigger a system quest!

And that lead box—it must contain the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

The dream of every soul master on the continent, a supreme treasure: the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone!

Calculating in his heart, Xia Ran remained indifferent, his expression showing no emotional fluctuation.

"Very well! The commotion just now was too great. If you don't want to be discovered, leave quickly."

"Ah Yin! Follow the Divine Envoy well. Once I go to the Clear Sky Sect to seek atonement, we will never be separated again when we meet next."

The blue blade of grass tightly coiled around Tang Hao's forearm, as if bidding a final farewell.