These days, Tang San had stayed by Jiang Li's side, naturally learning his mannerisms down to the finest detail.
After a brief moment of shock, he spoke in an unhurried tone. "Mm. Get up."
Having gained his young master's acceptance, Tai Tan couldn't stop smiling. He was simply three times more respectful than before.
"Young Master, this gentleman's identity is..."
Tang San's expression immediately turned cold. He felt he needed to explain properly how Tai Tan ought to treat his master from now on. Otherwise, if his great master failed to feel respected here, wouldn't that make Tang San an unfilial disciple?
"Tai Tan, this is my master. From now on, you must show him even more respect than you show me!"
Hearing Tang San's explanation, Tai Tan immediately bowed respectfully in Jiang Li's direction.
He couldn't help thinking that his young master truly had a good eye. This lord was so young, yet already possessed such cultivation. In the future, he would surely become another peerless powerhouse who could dominate his generation!
Wait...
Was something not quite right?
Tai Tan had been so focused on finding out Tang San's identity that he had only just realized Tang San's Soul Power had reached level thirty.
A Soul Elder under the age of seven—what kind of genius was that?
Even the old sect master, Tang Chen, hadn't reached such heights at the young master's age, had he?
"Oh? I take it you've noticed Xiao San's Soul Power?"
"But I think you understand the principle that a tree towering above the forest will be struck by the wind, Tai Tan."
The latter stepped forward and bowed respectfully. After learning that Jiang Li had raised his young master so well, his reverence and gratitude came straight from the heart. "My lord, this old servant understands. I swear here and now that even if it costs my entire clan their lives, we will protect the young master until he comes of age!"
He paused briefly before continuing. "It's just that, with the young master's talent, shouldn't we inform the Clear Sky Sect?"
The little goodwill Tang San had just felt toward Tai Tan vanished without a trace the moment he mentioned the name of that evil sect.
This man is far too blindly loyal to that evil sect. He really is courting death!
It seems I must start cultivating loyal confidants here as soon as possible.
Jiang Li slowly shook his head and repeated what he had told Tang Yuehua at Moonlight Pavilion. "Whether Xiao San acknowledges his ancestors, and when he does so, are matters the Clear Sky Douluo will arrange in the future."
"What we need to do now is protect Xiao San and help him grow."
"Moonlight Pavilion will take care of Xiao San's enrollment. We'll be living here for quite some time. I trust you won't mind having us stay, Tai Tan?"
When Tai Tan heard Jiang Li say that everything had been arranged by his master, Tang Hao, he stopped bringing up the matter of returning to the Clear Sky Sect.
He believed that as long as he took good care of the young master, he would earn his master's praise when they reunited in the future.
As for Jiang Li and the others deigning to stay with the Strength Clan, that was an honor beyond measure. Tai Tan immediately ordered Tai Nuo that Tang San would be the new master of the Strength Clan from then on!
Anyone who dared show him disrespect would be dealt with personally by Tai Tan, who would purge them from the clan!
Soon, only four people remained at the scene. Tai Tan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then decided to ask Jiang Li whether his master, Tang Hao, had made any other arrangements for the other three clans. "My lord, what of the Break, Defense, and Speed Clans?"
Jiang Li had already made plans for this long ago.
His precious disciple wanted to establish his own Tang Sect on the Douluo Continent. As his master, Jiang Li would naturally give him his full support.
But Tang San was still far too young. He would have to wait until he was at least twelve before he could unite the other clans.
If the other families had suitable children by then, they could all join the Tang Sect and fight together as Soul Masters. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
"Tai Tan, the Clear Sky Sect was in the wrong in what happened back then."
"Bai He, the head of the Speed Clan, is related to Xiao San, so he might not say anything. But the other two clans won't be so easy to deal with."
"Let Xiao San handle this himself when he's a little older."
On their way here, Tang San had heard Jiang Li explain the strengths of the other three clans.
If he wanted to revive the Tang Sect on the Douluo Continent in the future, these three clans would be indispensable.
As expected, Master is always so far-sighted. He's already thought everything through.
Tang San couldn't help sighing to himself.
Meanwhile, while everything was proceeding to everyone's satisfaction on Tang San's end, Yu Xiaogang had finally made it to Shrek Academy outside Suotuo City after enduring countless hardships.
As usual, he clasped his hands behind his back, tilted his nostrils forty-five degrees skyward, and strode arrogantly toward the academy gate.
"Hey, you there! I'm looking for Flender. Tell him to come out and see me!"
The man on guard at the academy gate today was Li Yusong, a powerful Soul Emperor!
He curiously looked the brash flat-top up and down. At his age, he was only level twenty-nine?
"Can any Tom, Dick, or Harry really come to my Shrek Academy?"
Ignoring Yu Xiaogang's shouting, Li Yusong turned away and went back to enjoying his nap.
That thoroughly wounded Yu Xiaogang's pitiful pride.
He had cowered before Qian Xunji, cowered before his own clan, and even cowered in a little place like Nuoding City when a Soul Saint suddenly appeared!
But Shrek Academy was his brother Flender's territory.
This gatekeeper, who was obviously some common laborer, actually dared to treat the continent's greatest theory master with such disdain. He was practically asking to die!
"Fine, fine, fine! It seems I haven't fought in so long that the world has already forgotten my great name!"
"Come forth, Luo Sanpao!"
A creature that looked like a cross between a pig and a dog appeared beside Yu Xiaogang, along with two bright yellow Hundred-Year Soul Rings.
"Oh? You want to fight?"
Li Yusong watched the confident flat-top with a grin, his curiosity piqued.
It wasn't recruiting season at Shrek Academy, and standing guard at the gate every day was truly dull.
At long last, someone had come along to entertain him today. Naturally, he wasn't about to let the opportunity slip by.
However, Yu Xiaogang had clearly misunderstood the meaning of the expression on Li Yusong's face.
"Heh. Scared now? Too late!"
"This master will teach you, you ignorant commoner, a good lesson in knowing your place!"
"Even if the Pope came, she couldn't save you. That's what I say!"
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