Does Xiao Wu Also Want to Do the Secret Room Thing?

"Me?" Xiao Wu was taken aback.

"Yes." Tang San nodded, his tone firm.

"I must return to the God Realm immediately to deal with the scrutiny of the God King of Destruction. You will stay behind to personally assist Tang An with his cultivation."

"I will announce to the outside world that you are in seclusion for ten days. Ten years in the lower realm will be enough for Tang An to grow smoothly."

Xiao Wu nodded, walked up to Tang An, and reached out to pinch his cheek.

Xiao Wu's fingers were slender and soft, the sensation exquisite.

After the pinch, Xiao Wu didn't let go, instead using her palm to gently rub Tang An's cheek before finally withdrawing her hand.

"Tang An's skin is truly wonderful." Xiao Wu laughed. "Brother San, go back with peace of mind. I'll take care of my brother-in-law."

Tang An felt the spot on his face where Xiao Wu had rubbed him burning slightly, and he quickly lowered his head.

What is wrong with this sister-in-law, Xiao Wu?

Tang San looked at Xiao Wu, casting a gaze filled with profound meaning.

The true meaning of the gaze: [It is to have Xiao Wu subtly guide Tang An, making him worship his own brother and willingly give everything for him, his elder brother.]

Xiao Wu responded with a look, signaling that she understood. Tang San believed Xiao Wu had grasped the meaning behind his eyes.

But in reality, Xiao Wu's thoughts had gone completely astray.

In Xiao Wu's eyes, Tang San's profound meaning was for her to take good care of her young brother-in-law, protect Tang An's safety, teach him to cultivate, and ensure he didn't suffer the slightest grievance while out gaining experience.

Following this, Tang San raised his hand to channel his divine power, directly shielding all of Xiao Wu's traces and severing all sensing and communication between the God Realm and her.

After finishing all this, Tang San took out a golden token engraved with the Tang Sect emblem and handed it to Tang An.

"This is the token of the Tang Sect Master. Today, the Tang Sect is no longer as prosperous as it once was; talent has withered, its foundation has been lost, and it has completely declined."

Tang San's tone was solemn as he gave his detailed instructions:

"I am entrusting this token to you. Moving forward, I hope that while you cultivate peacefully and gain experience under your sister-in-law's guidance, you will also seek opportunities to restore the glory of the Tang Sect."

"For the next few days in the God Realm, I will likely be unable to observe or intervene in the lower realm. If anything happens, just discuss it with your sister-in-law, Xiao Wu."

"Xiao Wu, you only have three opportunities to use god-level abilities. Unless Tang An is in mortal danger, do not use them lightly."

After finishing his instructions, Tang San looked deeply at Tang An, his eyes filled with expectations and hopes.

"Cultivate well. Your brother will wait for you in the God Realm."

As these words fell, Tang San's divine consciousness avatar shattered instantly, piercing through the void to return to the God Realm at top speed, moving immediately to deal with the God of Destruction.

Within the valley, following Tang San's departure, it became completely quiet.

Tang An turned to look at his parents before him.

"Father, Mother."

Tang An's tone was sincere, feigning obedience and maturity.

"I will go out to gain experience and cultivate with my sister-in-law. I won't be playful or reckless. I will improve my strength, not let down my brother's cultivation, and I won't let you worry."

"I will come back to see you often."

Ah Yin stepped forward and hugged him gently, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"Take care of yourself out there, listen to your sister-in-law, be cautious in all things, and remember that safety is most important."

Tang Hao nodded heavily, his tone serious yet full of expectation: "Go and venture forth. The people of the Tang family fear no wind or rain."

Xiao Wu waited on the side until Tang Hao and Ah Yin had finished speaking before she walked over and took Tang An's hand.

"Let's go, brother-in-law." The corners of Xiao Wu's mouth lifted as she said this. "Sister-in-law will take you to catch soul beasts."

Tang An was led away by Xiao Wu, the warmth from her palm making him feel entirely uneasy.

Tang An sighed inwardly.

Tang San leaving his wife behind to act as a nanny—he really is broad-minded.

Passing through layers of barriers, the two arrived at the location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Tang An scanned the mature hundred-thousand-year plant soul beasts and rare heavenly treasures covering the ground, and he already had a decision in mind.

He would first go to subdue the million-year soul spirit of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm to lay a perfect foundation.

Once his own soul power cultivation speed slowed down in the future, he would return to this place, sweep up all the resources, and complete an all-around transformation in one go, maximizing his gains.

Just as Tang An made up his mind.

He saw two steady, upright figures rapidly approaching from the distance. They were none other than Niu Tian and Titan, who had been arranged by Tang San to rush over from the Clear Sky Sect overnight.

Seeing Xiao Wu again after a thousand years, even the steady and reserved Niu Tian could not hide the joy in his eyes, and Titan's rugged face was filled with excitement.

"Sister Xiao Wu, we have finally seen you again!"

Two calls, filled with longing, rang out simultaneously.

Xiao Wu looked at the two brothers who had accompanied her throughout her life, her eyes as gentle as water, and nodded with a smile: "Da Ming, Er Ming, long time no see. You have worked hard."

A simple greeting dissolved the thousand years of longing and waiting the two had endured.

After composing themselves, Niu Tian and Titan turned their gazes toward the tall, handsome, and extraordinary Tang An standing to the side, their eyes filled with confusion and curiosity.

Xiao Wu spoke at the right moment, introducing Tang An's background to the two: "This is Tang An. He is the youngest son born to my parents a few days ago, and he is also Tang San's own younger brother."

"Xiao An, these two are your sister-in-law's soul beast companions. They sacrificed themselves to save me in the past and were resurrected by your big brother using divine power. They now go by the names Niu Tian and Titan."

Upon hearing this, Niu Tian and Titan were deeply shaken, and their gaze toward Tang An changed completely.

The youngest son of the Tang family, the younger brother of the God King, and someone so highly valued and protected by Tang San... such a status was already unparalleled in the world.

After a pause, Xiao Wu looked at Da Ming and Er Ming again, stating Tang San's arrangements in a solemn tone.

"Third Brother has instructed that from now on, you are to accompany me in protecting Xiao An as he trains and cultivates. You are to follow Xiao An's lead and assist him with all your might in becoming a god."

Hearing this, Niu Tian and Titan's eyes lit up instantly, their hearts filled with immense excitement!

They had originally thought that coming here would only allow for a brief meeting with Sister Xiao Wu, never expecting they would be able to follow and protect him for years to come.

"We will strictly follow Sister Xiao Wu's orders and swear to protect Xiao An with our lives!"

Niu Tian and Titan bowed respectfully without a moment's hesitation.

Tang An nodded slightly at the two, putting on a well-behaved and polite appearance: "Brother Niu Tian, Brother Titan, I will have to trouble you both from now on."

Tang An knew clearly that these two were genuine Limit Douluo, the most top-tier combat power on the surface of the Douluo Continent.

With these two free bodyguards in tow, let alone obtaining soul rings, even walking sideways through the Star Dou Forest would be something no one dared to stop.

Niu Tian waved his hands hurriedly, keeping his posture very low: "Xiao An, you are too kind. Protecting you is our duty."

Titan even patted his chest to guarantee: "If anyone dares to touch a single hair on your head, I'll smash them flat with one punch!"

Xiao Wu laughed and patted Titan's arm: "Alright, don't scare the child. Is the carriage ready? We are leaving for the Star Dou Forest immediately; we cannot delay Xiao An's first soul ring."

"It has been ready for a long time, it's right outside."

In the open space outside the valley, a luxurious carriage sat quietly. The creature pulling it was not an ordinary horse, but a Green Wind Unicorn with a snow-white body.

It had a sturdy and slender build, with a pair of wind-imbued wings as thin as cicada wings on its back. Its four hooves trod upon fine wind swirls, and its body was wreathed in pure, dense wind-attribute soul power.

It was clearly a pure-blooded unicorn with a cultivation level approaching thirty thousand years, and its speed was top-tier among soul beasts of the same rank.

Xiao Wu raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but tease: "Not bad, you two. You're getting better at enjoying life; you've even brought a ten-thousand-year soul beast to act as a coachman."

Tang An's eyes lit up instantly.

This unicorn is so cool! It perfectly matches my style!

Snow-white all over, with wings, and it comes with its own wind effects when it runs—it's the ultimate ride.

Tang An immediately turned to look at Niu Tian, his tone filled with the anticipation of a young man: "Brother Niu, this unicorn is really great. How about you let me have it as my exclusive mount in the future?"

The Green Wind Unicorn snorted in dissatisfaction upon hearing this, tossing its head. It clearly felt that as a dignified thirty-thousand-year soul beast, being a mount for a child was beneath its status.

But just as it was about to let out a protest, Niu Tian raised his hand and gave it a light slap on the head. The force wasn't great, but it left the beast's head buzzing.

"What are you snorting at?" Niu Tian scolded with a straight face.

"Being able to serve as Xiao An's mount is the greatest blessing you've earned in eight lifetimes!"

The Green Wind Unicorn shrank its neck after being slapped, its ears drooping. It no longer dared to show any dissent, obediently lowering its head and rubbing against the back of Tang An's hand to show favor.

Tang An couldn't help but laugh, reaching out to stroke its smooth mane; the texture was indeed excellent.

"Alright, let's get on."

Xiao Wu lifted her skirt and stepped into the carriage first, with Tang An following closely behind.

Niu Tian and Titan also lifted their feet to follow, but were stopped by Xiao Wu at the carriage door.

"You two just stay outside and drive."

Xiao Wu said with a smile, though her tone left no room for refusal.

"I have some things to discuss with Xiao An alone. Call us when we reach the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Forest."

Niu Tian and Titan exchanged a glance. Although they were a bit confused as to why they couldn't go in together, they nodded obediently: "Understood, Sister Xiao Wu."