After Tang San was brutally beaten by Xiao Wu, he rested in the dormitory for several days.
He sat on his bed all day, facing the wall.
He felt like he had completely shut himself off.
He had Twin Martial Souls and Innate Full Soul Power.
Yet he could not even defeat a girl!
If word got out, how could he ever show his face again?
Yu Xiaogang came to see him several times and tried to console him.
Unfortunately, it was useless.
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang wanted to find Xiao Wu and reprimand her.
But a few words from Lin Ye nearly made him shut himself off too.
"Are you our teacher? Do you get paid by the academy?"
"Do you know why old men in the city live so long? Because they do not meddle in other people's business."
Yu Xiaogang was so furious his nose nearly twisted crooked.
He understood perfectly well what those two remarks meant.
At Notting Academy, he only taught Tang San.
He was Tang San's teacher, but not Xiao Wu's or anyone else's teacher.
In the end, he was still that freeloader living off the academy.
No, he was not just freeloading now. He was even using the academy's resources to train Tang San.
The very definition of wanting it both ways.
Lin Ye's words were truly scathing.
"That brat... he will never amount to anything!"
Yu Xiaogang's face darkened. A person with a useless Martial Soul actually dared to mock him like this?
But what could he say?
Lin Ye was right, and quite a few students even wholeheartedly approved.
"Lin Ye, that was so cool!"
"I've been sick of that guy for ages. Does he have to put on an act every day?"
"He calls himself a Grandmaster? I have no idea where he got the nerve."
"He's been eating and drinking for free at the academy for years. Does his family know? Does he even have a family?"
Many students in the classroom cheered enthusiastically.
Even the instructors secretly nodded.
Yu Xiaogang truly was unpopular at Notting Academy.
Clinging to his so-called theories, he acted self-righteous all day and could not be bothered to teach other students.
He even mocked the academy while using its resources.
When Tang San's Soul Power reached level twenty last time, Yu Xiaogang had gone to the Dean and asked for help hunting a Soul Beast.
It was utterly disgusting.
He only knew how to take and never how to give back.
He did not even know gratitude.
In the blink of an eye, graduation day arrived. Lin Ye had already packed his things and was preparing to return to Heavenly Sword Village with Xiao Wu.
Not long after leaving Nuoding City, they saw someone standing on the dirt road ahead.
"Who are you? What do you want?"
The moment he saw the man, Lin Ye recognized him.
Tang Hao!
He suddenly remembered something.
When Tang San had first joined Notting Academy, Tang Hao had come to the academy.
That meant Tang Hao had probably already discovered Xiao Wu's identity back then.
Now that Xiao Wu had nothing to do with Tang San, he would very likely make a move against her.
Tang Hao was already walking toward them.
His hat brim was pulled low, but it could not hide his sinister gaze.
"You beat the little one, so naturally the old one has to step forward."
"Little girl, you have some skill. You beat my son that badly, so your talent is indeed impressive."
"Now I will give you two choices: come with me, or die!"
Hearing this, Xiao Wu frowned, planted her hands on her hips, and lifted her chin. "You're Tang San's father? Bullying the weak with your strength? You have no shame!"
"Bullying the weak? Heh. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast has the right to say that?"
As soon as Tang Hao said this, Xiao Wu's face turned pale with fright.
He could see through her identity. Could he be a Soul Douluo?
Or even... a Titled Douluo?!
No, that was not right. She had a Head Soul Bone. No one should have been able to discover her identity.
"A Ye, he... he knows my identity?"
Xiao Wu looked at Lin Ye beside her, panic filling her eyes.
Lin Ye's expression turned grave. "His name is Tang Hao, Tang San's father. A Titled Douluo—the Clear Sky Douluo!"
He really was a Titled Douluo.
And the Clear Sky Douluo at that!
After spending several years in Nuoding City, Xiao Wu had heard that name before.
Even a remote little city like this knew of him, which showed just how terrifying he was in the Soul Master World.
"He must have known your identity long ago. Most likely, he came when Tang San first joined the academy."
Hearing that, Xiao Wu understood.
At that time, she had not yet received the Soul Bone Lin Ye had dropped.
So she had been completely unable to conceal her identity.
A Titled Douluo only needed one glance to uncover it.
Tang Hao is no good person. He is a downright old scumbag!
Blue Silver Empress Ah Yin of the Star Dou Great Forest came to the human world after taking human form back then. He tricked her, and in the end, she sacrificed herself for him!
The reason he did not act for six years was probably because he was waiting for an opportunity.
Now that he sees graduation approaching, he is afraid of losing control, so he is making his move early.
Xiao Wu's heart pounded wildly. Tang Hao actually had a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.
And it belonged to that Blue Silver Empress?
They were both Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest, so she knew a little about her.
But how exactly had Ah Yin been tricked?
"Young man, you are somewhat interesting. Since you know who I am, hand her over. I can leave your corpse intact."
Tang Hao's voice carried dense killing intent.
The matter of him capturing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form absolutely could not be revealed!
"Xiao Wu, run back to the city later. Once you get there, he will not dare act recklessly."
Lin Ye spoke in a low voice.
He did not know how long he could hold Tang Hao off, but he would delay him for as long as possible.
This was rather tragic.
He only wanted to be a carefree tourist checking in everywhere, so how had Tang Hao set his sights on him now?
"No, I'm not leaving."
Xiao Wu lowered her head.
She knew Lin Ye wanted her to escape.
But what about him?
Tang Hao definitely would not let him go.
"Leave? Do you think you can?"
Tang Hao seemed to have heard their conversation and was steadily approaching.
Soul Rings lit up beneath his feet one after another.
When the ninth Soul Ring appeared, its scarlet color was dazzlingly eye-catching.
The terrifying pressure of a Titled Douluo gradually spread outward.
However, just as his pressure began to spread, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Lin Ye and Xiao Wu, directly facing Tang Hao.
"Bullying the weak really is not a good look. So, you old cripple, who exactly are you trying to bully?"
The newcomer's voice was lazy, as though he did not take Tang Hao seriously at all.
"Uncle Jie?"
"Uncle Jie?"
The moment they saw the newcomer, they recognized him even from behind.
Uncle Jie turned around and smiled, then looked toward Tang Hao again.
"Who are you?"
Tang Hao's expression darkened, and his steps came to a halt.
This person who had suddenly appeared did not seem simple.
Although he could not sense any aura from him, Tang Hao still felt a warning rise in his heart.
"Who am I? Heh. Lin Jie, Village Director of Heavenly Sword Village. Martial Soul: Nine Tribulations Sword. Level ninety-eight Titled Douluo. Please enlighten me."
"You're bullying the children of our village. I need to have a word with you about that."
Lin Jie spoke with a smile, his tone as casual as ever.
Yet his words made Tang Hao's pupils contract sharply.
Level ninety-eight?
Wait, he came from Heavenly Sword Village?
That was a village near Holy Soul Village, but when had a Titled Douluo appeared there?
"You hammer-wielding bastard, let's exchange a few moves."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Jie's nine Soul Rings appeared one by one.
When those Soul Rings emerged, Tang Hao's face turned green.
He knew he was quite impressive at cheating, but how had Heavenly Sword Village produced someone even better at cheating?
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