Farewell, Tang Hao

Conversely, if the Jade Spirit Fox were to follow Xiao Liu, there would be basically no need to worry about his safety.

Because the Jade Spirit Fox has already passed its period of weakness, it has nothing to fear even when encountering an average level 95 Title Douluo, and it can outright crush anyone below level 95.

And if it were to encounter a siege by two or more Title Douluo, protecting Tang Liu and helping him escape would be no problem at all.

Even if they couldn't run, it could still buy enough time for Tang Liu to teleport away.

Thinking this, Tang Hao immediately made up his mind and asked Tang Liu, "Xiao Liu, what is your decision?"

"I agree, let it follow me." Tang Liu's face immediately lit up with joy.

Since Tang Hao had asked, it meant he had agreed to let Tang Liu keep this hundred-thousand-year Jade Spirit Fox, so how could Tang Liu not be happy?

"Good." Tang Hao nodded, then looked at the Jade Spirit Fox and said with extreme solemnity: "You may follow my son, but I require you to swear in the name of the Goddess of Life that you will never harm him and will protect him when he is in danger. Can you do that?"

The Jade Spirit Fox hesitated for a moment, then gritted its teeth and agreed, "Very well, with the Goddess of Life as my witness, if I break this oath, may my cultivation be scattered and my consciousness destroyed!"

Seeing that it had taken the oath, Tang Hao's expression softened significantly, and he retracted the Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang Liu looked at Tang Hao with slight surprise, not understanding how he knew of the Goddess of Life's existence.

However, after a moment of thought, he considered a possibility.

Ah Yin was also a soul beast, so it was not strange that she would know what kind of oath held binding power over them.

Furthermore, the Goddess of Life governs the power of life, and all living things in the world are the source of her power; soul beasts are naturally no exception.

Therefore, swearing in the name of the Goddess of Life holds immense binding power for any living creature. Especially for a soul beast like the Jade Spirit Fox, which possesses a trace of life-attribute.

To them, the Goddess of Life is as supreme and exalted as the Ice God is to the soul beasts of the Far North Ice Plains.

Tang Liu stepped out from behind Tang Hao, walked up to the Jade Spirit Fox, crouched down, looked into its eyes, and said: "Don't worry, I will show you the human world properly. As long as you wish to stay with me, I will not let other soul masters hurt you, and of course, I won't hurt you either. And if one day you grow tired of the human world, I will send you back to the Star Dou Great Forest, alright?"

The Jade Spirit Fox nodded, a hint of gratitude appearing in its green eyes.

From this human before it, it felt something called sincerity.

"Since the problem is solved, Xiao Liu, start absorbing the soul ring now. The registration for the Shrek Academy your brother is heading to will open soon. Prepare yourself today, and I will take you both there tomorrow." Tang Hao spoke indifferently.

"Alright." Tang Liu nodded, then sat cross-legged beside the Jade Spirit Fox and began to absorb the ten-thousand-year soul ring borrowed from it.

The Jade Spirit Fox also stood up, walked in front of Tang Liu, and sat down, watching him curiously.

After all, it was also quite interested in this soul ring extracted from its own body.

Tang Hao walked silently to a large tree on the other side, leaned back against it, and watched quietly as Tang Liu absorbed the ring.

Tang Liu's method of obtaining soul rings could be said to have set a precedent in the world of soul masters, though it was likely that only he could do this in the future; it could not be popularized.

Gradually, Tang Hao became lost in thought.

Tomorrow, Xiao Liu will be leaving too.

That is for the best; with both Xiao San and Xiao Liu away, he could finally go and do those things he needed to do, to take back what rightfully belonged to him.

It is better that they leave, so they don't keep causing me trouble.

It is better that they leave, so I don't drag them down.

Bala Kingdom, one mile outside the north gate of Suotuo City.

In a small patch of woods commonly found along the roadside, Tang Hao descended slowly from the sky, carrying Tang Liu.

"This is as far as I go. Keep walking straight ahead, and you will reach Suotuo City. Can you find Shrek Academy?" Tang Hao set Tang Liu down and looked at him.

"Yes, I can find it." Tang Liu recalled the map and nodded, "If I get lost, I will ask someone for directions."

Tang Hao gave a faint "Hmm," then said: "Be careful when you are alone, don't talk to strangers casually, lest you be deceived. Once you enter the city, don't linger too long; it is best to go straight to Shrek Academy to register and reunite with your brother, so I can be at ease..."

Tang Liu stood blankly before him, listening to Tang Hao's cold tone, which was no different from any other parent worrying about a child going on a long journey. For a moment, he felt a sting in his nose.

These words, which parents often say to their children, were things Tang Liu had heard for the first time in his two lifetimes, spanning over twenty years...

He revealed a smile, then stepped forward and hugged Tang Hao.

As a result, the Jade Spirit Fox, which had been tucked inside his chest, was nearly squeezed to death.

"Dad, remember what you promised me: don't stay too far away from me and my brother."

"Hmm."

"If I miss you, I will teleport directly to your side to see you; you are not allowed to refuse."

"Hmm."

"Take care of yourself, eat on time, and don't drink too much alcohol. Also, you are not allowed to fight anyone of your own rank!"

After letting go of Tang Hao, Tang Liu seemed to have suddenly opened the floodgates, earnestly lecturing Tang Hao.

Although Tang Hao only replied with "Hmm," he listened very patiently until the end.

But when he heard the last sentence, he froze, wanting to ask why, but ultimately held back.

Then, he took out a simple, antique black bracelet from somewhere and handed it to Tang Liu.

"This is a storage Soul Tool I used in the past; it is yours now. I have put some things inside; you can take a look at them on the road later. That is all, I am leaving. Take care of yourself."

Tang Hao finished speaking in a rush, then immediately took flight, rapidly vanishing into the high sky.

Because if he were to stay for even a moment longer, he might truly find himself unable to bear leaving.

"Take care of yourself too, Dad." Tang Liu kept his head tilted, watching the spot in the sky where Tang Hao had disappeared. It was a full minute before he finally turned to leave.

At this moment, the Jade Spirit Fox poked its head out from his collar.

It was currently only the size of a small kitten, despite originally being as large as a cougar, and it looked incredibly adorable.

"Little Funi, from now on, it's just going to be the two of us for the next few years."

Tang Liu slid the bracelet, which still faintly held a trace of warmth, onto his left wrist, and the band promptly contracted until it fit snugly against his skin.