Tang Hao Twists the Facts, Already Walking the Path to Death

Tang Hao stepped into Notting Academy, navigating the familiar path toward Yu Xiaogang's office with practiced ease.

Arriving at the door, Tang Hao did not knock; he simply pushed it open and walked inside.

Inside, Yu Xiaogang was hunched over his manuscripts, his head buried in his work until he heard the movement at the entrance.

He looked up, ready to see who was so blind that they would barge in without even knocking.

The moment he saw who it was, the expression on his face shifted from anger to shock.

"Clear Sky Crown?!"

Yu Xiaogang stood up abruptly, staring at Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo, who had walked in without a word.

"Long time no see." Tang Hao's voice was hoarse and low, heavy with the lingering lethargy of a hangover. "How has San been doing lately?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded heavily.

"Clear Sky Crown, San has been doing very well recently."

Tang Hao nodded and continued, "Then call him here to see me. I have something very important to tell him."

"Very well, I will go at once. Please wait a moment, Clear Sky Crown." Yu Xiaogang immediately left the office to head toward Tang San's classroom.

A moment later.

Yu Xiaogang brought Tang San to the room.

Seeing that familiar back standing before him, Tang San could hardly believe his eyes.

"Father." He had not seen his father since he returned to Holy Soul Village during the summer break.

Hearing that familiar voice, Tang Hao turned around to look at Tang San standing at the door, nodding with gratification. "Mm."

Catching the heavy scent of alcohol on Tang Hao, Tang San felt a bit unaccustomed to it, likely because he hadn't smelled it in such a long time.

Ignoring Tang San's reaction, Tang Hao spoke up:

"San, listen to me. Your task now is to cultivate with all your might, to cultivate every single moment."

"We are in big trouble."

"Big trouble?" Both Tang San and Yu Xiaogang felt puzzled by Tang Hao's words.

Suddenly, Yu Xiaogang made a connection and asked, "Clear Sky Crown, the battle that broke out in Nuoding City a while ago... that wouldn't have been you, would it?"

Tang Hao's answer confirmed Yu Xiaogang's suspicion:

"That's right. It was me fighting against other Title Douluo."

"Yu Xiaogang, you should leave for now."

Although Yu Xiaogang was somewhat reluctant—he wanted to hear the detailed account of that day—he was intimidated into leaving by Tang Hao's aura.

Once he confirmed Yu Xiaogang had departed, Tang Hao laid out the events of that day in full.

Among them, Tang San caught the most critical piece of information.

"Wait a moment." Tang San interrupted Tang Hao, pressing him, "Father, are you saying that Xiao Wu is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast?!"

Tang Hao continued, "Title Douluo can sense the aura of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast; there is no mistake in that."

"The Title Douluo who arrived were the Medical Saint Douluo Ye Shuyuan and the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. Ye Shuyuan sensed Xiao Wu's aura and wanted to hunt her down to add a soul ring for his grandson."

Hearing this, Tang San roughly guessed everything.

His father had fought valiantly to prevent his Xiao Wu from being hunted by those selfish, profit-seeking Title Douluo.

In the end, he had relied on his own strength to repel the two Title Douluo.

But he had also suffered heavy injuries in the process.

At the thought of this, Tang San clenched his fists tightly, a flash of hatred crossing his eyes.

No wonder, no wonder Xiao Wu had asked him to keep watch in Nuoding City that day; it was because of this.

"Father, what is your view on Xiao Wu?"

"I see the shadow of your mother and me in you and Xiao Wu." Tang Hao paused here, then continued, "Therefore, I will not let the tragedy that befell your mother and me happen again."

Tang San was moved to tears by Tang Hao's actions: "Father, I want to know more about my mother."

Tang Hao shook his head, unwilling to answer that question: "When you break through to the Soul King realm, that is when I will tell you everything that happened back then."

Tang San nodded solemnly, placing his hand over his chest: "I understand, Father."

"Ye Shuyuan, Dugu Bo, is it? Once I, Tang San, have grown strong enough, I will make you pay."

"And that grandson of Ye Shuyuan—if he dares to have designs on my sister, either he walks over my corpse, or I will trample him beneath my feet."

They would actually hunt his Xiao Wu for their own selfish desires.

So what if she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form? Since she had transformed, she was human.

They were already human, yet they still wanted to hunt her to obtain a Hundred-Thousand-Year soul ring and soul bone.

It was simply insatiable greed; they were already on the path to their own destruction!

Tang Hao looked at Tang San, who had made his vow, and nodded. The child had truly grown up. He said earnestly:

"Not bad. However, Little San, treat today's events as if you know nothing. Remember, do not let Xiao Wu know that you are aware she is a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."

"Understood, Father." Having lived two lifetimes, Tang San naturally understood the meaning behind Tang Hao's words.

Do not alert the enemy.

Watching Tang San grow up, Tang Hao felt his heart settle.

"Very well, that is all I have to tell you." He stepped past Tang San and arrived at the doorway.

With his back to Tang San, Tang Hao said in a flat tone, "Remember, unless your life is in danger, do not reveal the Clear Sky Hammer. The people of Martial Soul Hall will hunt you down at any cost."

Tang San nodded in agreement, reaching out with eyes full of reluctance toward Tang Hao, "Father, are you leaving again?"

Tang Hao nodded, "Mn, I am going to see your mother."

Tang San watched with his own eyes as Tang Hao departed from before him; he wanted to ask him to stay, but Tang Hao gave him no such opportunity.

After Tang Hao left, Yu Xiaogang walked in from outside.

Sunset Forest, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

"Phew, finally shook him off." Arriving at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Ye Qingzhou let out a sigh of relief.

It was fortunate that he had found a random excuse to shake off Luo Feng.

He could not let him know about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for the time being, nor could he give him the immortal herbs inside just yet.

As for when he would give them to him, that would depend on his performance.

Ye Qingzhou took out the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch that Dugu Bo had previously given him.

Looking at the Ruyi Hundred Treasure Pouch in his hand, Ye Qingzhou took out a stalk of Blue Silver Grass.

Gazing at the vibrant, life-filled Blue Silver Grass, Ye Qingzhou planted it near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The entire process was devoid of any words, extremely quiet.

Dugu Yan, who had come out of the house for a stroll, saw Ye Qingzhou burying the Blue Silver Grass and felt very puzzled, "Eh, Little Brother Qingzhou?"

"What is he doing?"

Dugu Yan tiptoed, slowly walking to Ye Qingzhou's side. She curiously poked her head out, only to discover that Ye Qingzhou was actually planting a stalk of Blue Silver Grass.

Dugu Yan, who had originally intended to ask, realized that Ye Qingzhou had not noticed her. A mischievous idea suddenly struck her, and a smile exclusive to a bad woman appeared on her face.