Tang San, You'll Regret This!

"Ah, me?"

Dai Huabin hadn't expected to be involved. He pointed at himself, his usual aloof expression turning bewildered.

Come on, this was our first time meeting, wasn't it? Wasn't this moving a little too fast?

Besides, his Martial Soul hadn't even awakened yet...

"Huabin, what are you standing there for?"

The Duchess was overjoyed. She hurriedly said, "What a stroke of luck to take a Titled Douluo as your master!"

Dai Hao watched from the side without saying a word. He hadn't expected Yu Xiaogang to take Dai Huabin as his disciple.

Still, this would benefit the White Tiger Duke Mansion. If Dai Huabin could help tie Yu Xiaogang to them, so much the better.

Dai Huabin looked toward Dai Hao, standing in front of him, as if seeking his father's permission.

Dai Hao nodded to Dai Huabin, indicating that he approved.

Taking a Titled Douluo as his master wouldn't be an insult to the youngest son he had always valued.

Seeing this, Dai Huabin stopped hesitating and immediately bowed respectfully. "Your disciple Dai Huabin pays his respects to you, Master."

Contrary to what he'd expected, Yu Xiaogang didn't seem satisfied.

Ten thousand years ago, Tang San had begged to become his disciple, kneeling and bowing nine times.

Why didn't this Child of Destiny have the resolve to drop to his knees and acknowledge him as a father?

Kneeling was usually reserved for kings and parents, but he still enjoyed it.

Sigh!

Forget it!

After all, that brat Tang San had only been putting on an act.

No matter how respectfully he knelt, he'd never intended to bring his old mentor along to enjoy the Divine Realm...

"Excellent! Your proud, unyielding spirit hasn't brought shame upon your ancestor, the God of War!" Yu Xiaogang was quick to heap on the praise.

Dai Huabin took it very well, the corners of his mouth practically reaching the sky.

"Thank you for your praise, Master. My dream is to follow in my ancestor's footsteps and accomplish something as great as destroying the evil Spirit Hall!"

Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened for an instant, but he quickly broke into a smile again.

"What admirable ambition, my good disciple. I'm sure you'll accomplish great things."

Hearing this, Dai Huabin smiled even more brightly, not noticing anything amiss.

The Duchess, standing to the side, let out a long breath of relief when Dai Huabin successfully became Yu Xiaogang's disciple.

On the Douluo Continent, one couldn't simply take on a master at will. A person could have only one master in their lifetime; otherwise, they'd be scorned by everyone.

Now her precious son had a Titled Douluo to teach him. Perhaps one day, he'd surpass her eldest son, Dai Yueheng.

Although Dai Yueheng was also the Duchess's son, generally speaking, the youngest was the most doted on in a family.

She felt that way, and so did Dai Hao. Both of them hoped Dai Huabin would surpass Dai Yueheng.

Just then, a stern-faced Durex walked over to Dai Hao and whispered a few words in his ear.

Dai Hao's expression turned grave. He waved Durex toward the main gate to wait for him, then gave the Duchess a meaningful look.

She understood at once and said, "Congratulations, Your Eminence, on taking such a fine disciple. I entrust my Huabin to your care. I'll go have the servants prepare a banquet to welcome you..."

Then the Duchess left with a smile.

Once the people in the way had gone, Dai Hao finally spoke. "Your Eminence Sanpao, the situation is urgent. The Sun Moon Empire somehow learned that I'd returned to Star Luo City, and has begun attacking the Mingdou Mountain Range."

"I have to go see His Majesty now. I may not be back for quite some time, so I'll leave Huabin in your care."

With that, Dai Hao crouched down and warned Dai Huabin, "Huabin, your father would have loved to see your Martial Soul Awakening tomorrow. But those Sun Moon barbarians dared to start a war at a time like this..."

"Remember, listen to your master in all things. Whatever he tells you to do, do it. Don't disobey him."

Yu Xiaogang seized the opportunity to chime in. "You can rest assured, Brother Dai. I'm not only exceptionally strong, but my theoretical knowledge is second to none."

"Just wait for your son to grow up and make something of himself."

Yu Xiaogang knew this scene all too well. Wasn't this just like the scene ten thousand years ago when Tang Hao entrusted his son to someone else?

That familiar feeling meant one thing: at last, he could do as he pleased!!!

The Child of Destiny of the Douluo Continent was about to make his mark.

Tang San!

Just wait until Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang had raised Dai Huabin into a fine young man. Then that God King would regret it!!!

Elsewhere.

Dai Yuhao had already buried his "cheap teacher."

Because of the explosion, he didn't even need to dig much of a hole. He only had to shovel in some dirt, pile it into a mound, and stick up a tombstone.

Having officially awakened his Martial Soul, Dai Yuhao was now a Soul Scholar. He could use Soul Power a little, so he wasn't as exhausted as before.

Even the tombstone was just a fairly intact piece of wood he'd found and stuck into the mound.

After carving the words "Tomb of my honored teacher, the Nether Douluo," Dai Yuhao carefully memorized the location and headed toward the White Tiger Duke Mansion.

He couldn't wait to tell his mother that his father had come back... Maybe she already knew and was waiting for him to return...

Full of anticipation, Dai Yuhao quickened his pace.

Gradually, the outline of the White Tiger Duke Mansion appeared before him in the night.

When he came to the familiar dog hole again, Dai Yuhao slipped through without hesitation.

At first, he'd felt reluctant to crawl through the dog hole, but after doing it more and more often, he'd gradually stopped caring.

He avoided the servants as usual and returned to his little woodshed.

He pushed the door open. A gentle and beautiful woman sat restlessly on the bed.

She had long black hair and wore a simple gray-and-white maid's uniform. Her face looked very young, around twenty years old.

"Mom, I'm back." Dai Yuhao looked at Huo Yun'er, his voice full of excitement.

The instant the door opened, Huo Yun'er looked over.

When she saw that it was her son, she let out a breath of relief. She didn't even have time to put on her shoes before rushing toward him.

"Yuhao!"

Dai Yuhao was welcomed by the gentlest embrace a mother could give.

"Your Martial Soul Awakening is tomorrow, and you were so late coming back. I thought something had happened to you..."

Dai Yuhao hurriedly explained, "Mom, I saw Dad in Star Luo City."

Huo Yun'er's arms immediately loosened. The worry on her face turned to surprise, then gradually faded into dejection.

Dai Yuhao was confused. His mother shouldn't have reacted like this! It was completely different from what he'd imagined.

"I met a really, really bad person in Star Luo City, and Dad saved me..."

"Also, I met a kind person who awakened my Martial Soul for free."

Dai Yuhao decided to keep the fact that he'd taken on a master from his mother for the time being.

How could he tell her that he'd been resting under a tree and then a Titled Douluo had come along and forcibly taken him as a disciple?

Even though that was exactly what had happened, he really didn't want his mother to worry.

Huo Yun'er focused on his last sentence and hurriedly asked, "Yuhao, what Martial Soul did you awaken?"