Which Dad of Yours?

"Would you look at that? Not one of them came back. Don't tell me they all died out there?"

Lin Chen only found out when he got up that morning.

Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and the others—not to mention Oscar.

Not one of them had returned.

He couldn't help seriously suspecting that they'd all died out there.

But when he thought it over, something didn't quite add up.

Flender and Zhao Wuji were Spirit Saints, after all. How could they possibly die in some backwater like Nuoding City, where even a Soul Ancestor could lord it over everyone?

Lin Chen glanced at Xiao Wu, who was eating breakfast across from him.

As expected of the heroine.

In two years, she hadn't had a single bout of terrible luck. Her luck was practically heaven-defying.

But...

She'd built up six or seven bad-luck incidents by now. Surely she was due for a major disaster?

He just didn't know how it would strike.

As Lin Chen pondered this, he spotted Tang San and Yu Xiaogang at the top of the stairs.

Just as he'd thought.

Tang San was a child of fortune, after all. It wasn't that easy to kill him.

Neither of them looked particularly good.

Tang Hao had led them all the way back to Nuoding City, killing as he went. They hadn't found those two damned men, and instead had discovered Oscar's corpse lying in the street.

And that wasn't all.

When they got back to the academy, they learned that Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were dead and gravely wounded, respectively.

Flender had also fled with Dai Mubai.

So much had happened in a single night that they were starting to question reality.

They couldn't understand how anyone could be this unlucky.

Tang San was all right, just a little gloomy.

As long as he, Xiao Wu, and his teacher were safe, he didn't care how many others died.

Yu Xiaogang was another matter.

He'd sent a letter summoning Flender and the others from Suotuo City, only for three to die and two to suffer grave injuries within a few days.

Who could stomach that?

Flender had said he'd wait for him at Shrek. How could he possibly face him now?

"Xiao Wu, are you all right?"

When Tang San saw Xiao Wu, he hurried over to her in three quick strides.

He already knew.

Ma Hongjun had died because he'd tried to assault Xiao Wu.

If Ma Hongjun hadn't already been dead, Tang San would never have let him off.

Xiao Wu said crossly, "What could possibly be wrong with me?"

"Oscar went looking for you last night. Did you run into him?"

"And where are Flender and the others?"

At that, Lin Chen couldn't help pricking up his ears.

Tang San fell silent for a moment.

"Teacher Zhao Wuji sacrificed himself to save me. Dean Flender was also badly injured, so he took Dai Mubai to look for a high-level healing Spirit Master."

Lin Chen and Xiao Wu both stared at him, eyes wide.

Those were two Spirit Saints.

In a godforsaken place like Nuoding City, shouldn't a Spirit Saint be invincible?

How had things ended up like this?

Xiao Wu suddenly grew wary. "You didn't run into a Titled Douluo, did you?"

If there really was a Titled Douluo in Nuoding City, she'd have to run.

Otherwise, if he discovered her, the least he'd do was keep her captive.

Tang San shook his head. "If it had been a Titled Douluo, we'd probably all have been wiped out. It was only a Soul Douluo."

"Only?"

Lin Chen and Xiao Wu were at a loss for words.

They'd been beaten like dogs, and he still called it "only."

Lin Chen asked, "What about Oscar? Didn't you run into him?"

Tang San shook his head. "No, but we found his corpse."

Lin Chen: "..."

Xiao Wu: "..."

How could a mouth at a normal temperature say something so cold?

Yu Xiaogang walked over as well.

"Lin Chen, come with me. Someone wants to see you."

Lin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

He could actually see a hint of inexplicable delight on Yu Xiaogang's face.

So many people had died, and he was happy about it? What the hell was there to be happy about?

As for who wanted to see him, it had to be Tang Hao. No need to think twice.

Had Tang Hao figured something out?

Probably not. Otherwise, Tang Hao wouldn't have sent Yu Xiaogang to fetch him.

He'd have quietly killed him instead.

Looks like he'd have to keep a low profile from now on, or he'd eventually be exposed.

He had Silent Shadow Kill, which gave him a chance of killing a Titled Douluo, but that chance wasn't very high.

Until he had absolute certainty, it was better to stay cautious.

"Who?"

Lin Chen knew perfectly well, but he asked anyway. It was what a normal person would do.

"You'll know when you see him."

Yu Xiaogang lifted his chin and stood with one hand behind his back, looking unbearably smug.

He made people want to slap him across the face.

Lin Chen glanced at him and went on eating, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

Tang Hao might be strong, but not so strong that Lin Chen had to walk on eggshells around him.

If he couldn't win, he could still run, couldn't he?

With Silent Shadow Kill and Heavenly Thunder Movement, what could Tang Hao use to catch him?

Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened at once.

This little brat was being far too disrespectful.

When Tang Hao wasn't here, I had to put up with it. Now that Tang Hao is here, I still have to put up with it?

Then what the hell was the point of Tang Hao coming?

"Bang!"

Yu Xiaogang slammed a palm onto the table, drawing everyone's attention.

"You can't hear a damn thing I'm saying?"

Yu Xiaogang glared at Lin Chen as if he wanted to tear him limb from limb.

"Are you crazy? You scared me half to death."

Before Lin Chen could answer, Xiao Wu exploded. She really had been startled.

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

Fine, fine. So anyone and everyone could treat me, the Theory Master, like I'm nothing?

"Xiao Wu..."

"Shut up!"

Tang San tried to say something, but Xiao Wu silenced him with a single look.

"Fine, fine. You little brat, don't come crying to me later."

Yu Xiaogang looked furious, yet utterly powerless to do anything about Lin Chen.

With that, he turned and walked away.

"Master, please wait!"

At the sound of that, Yu Xiaogang shuddered all over, a sudden pressure building in his bladder.

He nearly couldn't hold it.

"Phew!"

He took a deep breath, turned to Lin Chen, and gave him a cold smile.

"What, are you scared now?"

"If you apologize to me right now, I might even forgive you."

"Otherwise... heh!"

[Successfully inflicted Disaster Curse on Yu Xiaogang. Received one level of Soul Power.]

Ah...

Lin Chen couldn't help sighing inwardly. He'd just said he should keep a low profile. Why couldn't he resist the moment he saw Yu Xiaogang's back?

"I was going to remind you that Ma Hongjun's body is still in his dorm room. If no one takes care of it, it'll start stinking in a few days."

After saying that, Lin Chen muttered under his breath,

"They don't even take care of their own student's corpse. What kind of teacher does that?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression froze.

What on earth was Flender doing? How could he leave his own student's body unattended?

Was I supposed to go bury him for him?

Tang San was also taken aback, but quickly understood.

Flender was in a hurry to treat his injuries. He really hadn't had time to deal with Ma Hongjun's corpse.

With his teacher's good friend here, there was no need to worry that Ma Hongjun would be left without a proper burial.

"Hmph!"

Yu Xiaogang gave a cold snort and swept out, sleeves flapping.

Tang San turned to Lin Chen. "Lin Chen, it's my father who wants to see you."

Lin Chen suddenly remembered what had happened the day before. Hadn't Tang San gone looking for his so-called father, setting off the whole chain of events that followed?

Could the person who wanted to see him be not Tang Hao, but that other "dad" from yesterday?

"Which dad of yours?"