Tang Hao! What Are You Trying to Do?!

"Hm? You've already finished awakening?"

Tang Hao was a little surprised, but ignored Old Jack's taunts and asked Tang San, "Little San, what Martial Soul did you awaken?"

"Blue Silver Grass."

At those three words, Tang San noticed his father—who usually showed no interest in anything outside himself—suddenly shudder. A strange glimmer appeared in his eyes, leaving Tang San puzzled.

Only Su Yun knew that Tang Hao was missing his wife. It also confirmed that Tang San really was Ah Yin's son. As for whether he was Tang Hao's son, Su Yun would have to wait until Tang San revealed the Clear Sky Hammer to be sure.

The thought made Su Yun feel sick.

Deep down, Su Yun looked down on Tang Hao.

As a Titled Douluo at the peak of combat strength, Tang Hao was unquestionably a failure in every other regard.

As a father, he'd ignored his only son until the boy was six, practically leaving him to fend for himself. If Tang San hadn't had such a powerful Martial Soul and Soul Power, who knew what might have happened?

As a disciple of his clan, he'd caused a heap of trouble out in the world, dumping all of it on his father back home. Then he'd simply dusted himself off, found somewhere to hide, and stayed there for years without returning. If he were weak, that would be one thing, but the guy was a super expert with a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring!

And finally, as a husband, he'd fought others to the death for his wife. Romantic, and worthy of praise. But what came after? His wife had sacrificed herself to save him for a reason, hadn't she? She wanted him to live well and take care of the fruit of their love. But instead, he wallowed in his grief every day, putting on a show of tragic devotion.

He was utterly disloyal, unrighteous, and unfilial!

With a father like that, an nt master, and a group of teammates with warped values, it was no surprise that Tang San became God King Tang.

While Su Yun recalled what he knew about Tang Hao, Old Jack and Tang Hao had already started arguing.

Tang Hao's refusal to listen had enraged Old Jack to the limit.

"TANG!!! HAO!"

Tang Hao still looked lazy and indifferent. Old Jack wasn't the only one getting worked up—Su Yun was furious too. If he'd been strong enough, he would've gone up and punched Tang Hao. The guy was absolute scum!

"Don't shout. I can hear you!

"I told you, if he leaves, who's going to cook for me?

"You can go now."

Su Yun couldn't help giving Tang San a sympathetic look.

Next, Tang San would step in to smooth things over. Then, after Su Yun and Old Jack left, Tang San would reveal his Twin Martial Souls, and Tang Hao would finally show some belated fatherly affection.

But what was it, really? Just a performance. He only did it because Tang San had shown the talent to avenge himself.

Ugh. Disgusting.

Su Yun lowered his head, mostly because he was afraid Tang Hao would see the disdain in his eyes.

Though he was just a child and Tang Hao probably wouldn't make a move, it was better to be safe than sorry.

But right at that moment—

[Friendship Points from Tang San +12]

?????

What was that about?

Seeing another inexplicable twelve Friendship Points appear, Su Yun was genuinely baffled this time. He had no idea what was going on with Tang San.

When Su Yun looked up again, Tang San was already standing between Tang Hao and Old Jack.

"Grandpa Jack, don't be angry."

Seeing how obedient Tang San was, Old Jack's anger gradually subsided.

"All right. Grandpa's not angry."

After calming Old Jack down, Tang San turned back to Tang Hao. He seemed to struggle with himself for a moment, then glanced at Su Yun, as if he'd made up his mind.

"Dad, I want to learn how to become a Soul Master."

??????

!!!!!!

Holy crap!

Su Yun's pupils contracted as he stared at Tang San in shock.

Seriously, wasn't this supposed to go differently?

Su Yun wasn't the only one taken aback. Tang Hao had never imagined Tang San would say something like that.

In Tang Hao's memory, Tang San had always been extremely obedient—so obedient he hardly seemed like a child. He'd never once disobeyed anything Tang Hao said.

But today, the boy had actually talked back.

Was becoming a Soul Master really that appealing to him?

Tang Hao's mind raced, but his expression darkened, his voice turning cold.

"I said you're not allowed to go!"

His tone was harsher than anything Tang San had ever heard, and the courage he'd worked up vanished in an instant.

Just then, Su Yun, who'd been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.

"Why can't he go?"

At Su Yun's challenging tone, Tang Hao's voice turned even colder.

"What did you say?"

As he spoke, Tang Hao looked over. Su Yun felt a pressure as immense as a mountain bearing down on him.

Even so, Su Yun didn't back down. He stepped forward under the pressure, spread his arms, and stood in front of Tang San like an eagle shielding its young.

"Even fledgling eagles need to leave their parents' embrace and spread their wings, let alone people!

"Even if you're Little San Gege's father, you can't make his decisions for him!

"Only Little San Gege can decide what to do with his own life!"

Seeing Su Yun standing in front of him, sternly questioning his father, Tang San was first startled. Then his nose stung, and his eyes grew misty.

In his previous life, he'd had no parents and had never experienced familial love.

In this life, he had a father, but no matter how sensible he was, he still couldn't experience even a second of fatherly love.

But now, he felt it from a girl.

[Friendship Points from Tang San +21.]

[Friendship Points from Tang San +20.]

[Friendship Points from Tang San +22.]

Seeing sixty-three Friendship Points roll in at once, Su Yun was overjoyed.

By stepping in, he'd raised Tang San's affection for him, and he didn't have to worry about Tang Hao threatening him.

After all, he'd spoken up for Tang San. And at six years old, even if Tang Hao was furious, he couldn't possibly be cruel enough to attack him, could he?

As it turned out, that was exactly right—and Tang Hao's reaction went even further than Su Yun expected.

The furious Tang Hao seemed to lose his soul. He stared at Su Yun without blinking, his expression full of complicated emotions: memories, yearning, affection...

"You look like her. So much like her..."

[Friendship Points from Tang Hao +101.]

??????

Holy crap!

The sudden 101 Friendship Points made Su Yun happy at first. But when he saw who they'd come from, a chill ran through him.

He mechanically raised his head and looked at Tang Hao's complicated expression. Goosebumps rose all over him.

What the hell!

Tang Hao!

What the hell are you trying to do?

You know this is a crime, right?

Wait!

This is Douluo Continent! There are no laws against it!

Su Yun began to panic, but thankfully, Tang Hao soon returned to normal. His voice was a little hoarse as he said,

"What's the point of becoming a Soul Master? You still can't protect the woman you love."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted back to Su Yun.

[Friendship Points from Tang Hao +57.]