Moon Pavilion

Speaking of Ling Chen's gains in Slaughter City, aside from the Soul Rings, Soul Bones, and Martial Soul Origin he had obtained through the Dragon Pillar Space, his Killing Intent Perception, Peerless Domain, and murderous aura had been his greatest rewards.

Ling Chen had killed quite a few people. The murderous aura he had refined had already reached a terrifying level.

Yet Ling Chen couldn't sense just how immense his murderous aura was, much like someone born with great strength who had no idea how strong they were.

Still, Ling Chen didn't dare act rashly. What would stepping forward now do except get him killed?

Tang San stood in front of Ling Chen and explained.

"Dad, you might not believe this, but he went through Hell Road with me. The domain that just affected you was his Divine Slaughter's Domain!"

Tang San's words were astonishing enough to leave even the weather-beaten Tang Hao stunned.

Six years old! He had made it through Hell Road! And he had a Divine Slaughter's Domain capable of suppressing a Titled Douluo!

Tang Hao understood each of those claims on its own. Put them together, though, and even he found them hard to believe.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Tang Hao shook his head in denial. He had spent years making his way through Douluo Continent. He might not have known everything, but he had certainly seen plenty.

There was no way this child could have achieved something like that. Even a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast reincarnated as a human couldn't meet such extraordinary conditions.

Never mind the dangers of Hell Road. A place like Slaughter City was enough to endanger even an adult's life, let alone that of a six-year-old child.

But then again, Tang San himself had said it. His son wouldn't lie to him. And from the fight just now, it was clear that Ling Chen had been capable of evading his attacks.

Even if Tang San's story wasn't entirely true, there was no doubt that this child was more complicated than Tang Hao had imagined.

"Dad, there's definitely something strange about him. Even I can't quite see through him. But after sharing life-and-death moments with him on Hell Road, I believe he's trustworthy."

Tang San was clearly doing his utmost to protect Ling Chen. It wasn't just because Ling Chen had given him the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent's inner core. Given Ling Chen's demonstrated talent, he might be able to help Tang San someday.

Tang Hao pondered for a moment. He understood what Tang San was thinking, but he was still wary of such a monster. He knew the story of the farmer and the snake; appearances weren't everything.

"Xiao San, I trust your judgment. But we're going somewhere next, and I wonder if this little guy is willing to come with us."

In the end, Tang Hao decided to let Ling Chen stay. Tang San wouldn't agree to kill him, so they might as well keep him close and observe him.

They were heading to Moonlight Pavilion to study etiquette. It would also be a good place to test Ling Chen's character.

Ling Chen, who had been hiding behind Tang San, hurriedly nodded in agreement. If he stayed alone in this godforsaken place, sooner or later he'd end up as a Soul Beast's meal.

With a Titled Douluo protecting them, Ling Chen would at least be safe from death.

The three traveled in silence. Tang San and Tang Hao used voice transmission to discuss what they knew about Ling Chen.

After hearing the details, Tang Hao's eyes filled with solemnity.

"Unbelievable! It seems I underestimated him. He can beat adult Soul Masters using only his Martial Soul, and he even damaged the Clear Sky Hammer! It's just a pity..."

"It's just a pity that he still hasn't awakened his Martial Soul. All the power he's shown is only temporary."

Tang San picked up the thought, his eyes unconsciously glancing at Ling Chen, who was following behind them. It was baffling that two adults couldn't see through a little kid.

"Let's keep watching him. If his Martial Soul awakens as you say it will, he could join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Tang Hao wasn't writing Ling Chen off. When it came to talent, Ling Chen certainly had something going for him. He should suit Chen Xin's tastes.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? You mean he could become Sword Grandpa's disciple?"

"That's right! If he inherits Chen Xin's legacy, he'll surely become a new Sword Douluo someday!"

At that, the two of them turned to look at Ling Chen in unison.

Noticing their gazes, Ling Chen widened his eyes and furrowed his brows, staring back at them in confusion.

Why were two grown men staring at a little kid? Was there something on his face? Didn't they know he'd get embarrassed if they kept looking at him like that?

The two looked away and continued walking, leaving Ling Chen utterly bewildered and standing there in the wind.

Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Empire.

The three walked down the street. Amid the passing crowds, quite a few people turned to look at them.

As expected, every one of those gazes settled on Tang San.

Tang San didn't mind. He had gotten used to it during his time in Slaughter City.

Before long, the three arrived at a quaint, elegant, five-story building.

As Tang Hao looked at Moonlight Pavilion, his eyes grew distant, as if he were remembering something from the past. A moment later, he came back to himself.

Ling Chen, meanwhile, was simply curious. The buildings here were nothing like the dark, oppressive structures of Slaughter City.

The three approached the entrance, but two elegantly dressed men blocked their way.

"Sorry, please stop, all three of you! Moonlight Pavilion doesn't admit people who are dressed in disarray!"

Their eyes were filled with disdain as they spoke.

Tang San and Tang Hao were all right. Their clothes just looked rather old.

Ling Chen was another matter. The clothes he wore had come from the Soul Tool of Scarface. They were already too big for him, and he'd had to fold and bunch them up again and again to make them fit.

To those two men, the three looked like a poor family spanning three generations. How could people like that have the nerve to come to such a prestigious place?

Tang San stepped forward. When dealing with snobs who looked down on others, a little force was inevitable.

"Move!"

A biting aura burst from Tang San, instantly frightening the two men into retreat.

The three entered as if nothing had happened and arrived in the main hall on the first floor. Their attire stood out from that of the other guests, and soon they were surrounded by strange looks.

As Ling Chen felt those gazes, memories of the Hell Slaughter Arena flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but freeze.

"Look at him, like he's never seen the world before. I can't believe the people at the entrance let someone like him in!"

"Exactly. Is he some nobody who snuck in through the back door to gawk at other people's high-class lives?"

The guests whispered about them, but Ling Chen heard every word clearly. Still, he kept his head. Hadn't he faced plenty of criticism before he transmigrated?

Gossip and rumors could just be left behind.

Besides, three gods of slaughter stood right here. If anyone tried to start trouble, no one in the Heaven Dou Empire could stop them.

Tang Hao walked over to several women. As soon as they saw him, they hurriedly bowed.

Tang Hao gave a slight nod, then said, "Tell Yue Hua: When the Full Moon is incomplete, an old acquaintance comes, faintly remembered."