Tang Hao Comes Calling

It's hard to say whether Qian Xunji took any action, but the Clear Sky Sect did send a Soul Douluo- level elder to secretly follow Tang Hao, Tang Yuehua, Tai Tan, and others.

That's right, Tang Yuehua came along too.

Therefore, Tang Zhen, the sect leader and father, was worried about his youngest daughter, so he specially found his cousin, an 83rd-level Power Attack System Soul Douluo, to accompany her as her protector.

Nine days after Ling Yi, Ah Yin, and Yang Shelly left, a group of more than ten people entered Gengxin City.

As soon as they entered the city, Tang Hao and his group noticed that this city was different.

"Second Brother," Tang Yuehua lifted the carriage curtain, looking at the people coming and going on the street, and asked Tang Hao, who was riding alongside her, "Don't you think something... strange about this place?"

As the words were about to come out, many words flashed through her mind, but in the end, Tang Yuehua used the word "strange".

"It is somewhat different~" Tang Hao nodded, his bright eyes scanning the surroundings as he casually replied.

Along the way, we passed through many cities, some quiet and peaceful, others bustling and prosperous, each with its own unique characteristics, yet all sharing a similar overall style. Among these cities, some were larger, some had more populations, and some were wealthier, but this "Gengxin City" gave off a strange sense of order.

Of course, these things weren't really worth Tang Hao's attention. He would only glance at them and give an answer if his sister, Tang Yuehua, asked him about them.

But that's all.

The quick-witted Tang Yuehua understood that her second brother was not interested in these matters unrelated to cultivation and combat, nor could he offer any insights. So she stopped talking and instead opened her eyes wide, silently observing the people and things on the streets of Gengxin City.

"The city lord here must be very powerful~"

Looking at the clean streets, the orderly shops and stalls, the bustling yet well-organized merchants and customers, and the smiles on everyone's faces, Tang Yuehua thought to herself.

The reason Tang Yuehua had this thought was because she finally understood the difference here: these smiling faces.

The cities and towns in front of us, regardless of population size or wealth, truly represent the myriad aspects of life, with joys and sorrows coexisting.

But in Gengxin City, the entire city, at least the part that was presented to her, had a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. Even the porters carrying heavy loads, though drenched in sweat and with signs of hardship in their eyes, had smiles on their faces.

That was a genuine smile, one that came from the heart, a smile that saw the future and happiness.

It was this smile that touched Tang Yuehua the most.

Compared to these people, what are the setbacks she encountered before?

At least, as the little princess of the number one sect in the world, the Clear Sky Sect, she has no worries about food and drink, and is protected when she goes out. If she wants anything, she just has to say so, and her loving father, uncles, and brothers will immediately bring it to her. But the people in front of her are still struggling to make ends meet, yet the hope in their eyes is brighter than hers.

Tang Yuehua didn't know the source of this hope, but at that moment, she became curious about the city and eager to learn more about it.

If Ling Yi were here, he could explain to Tang Yuehua, in the simplest terms, the reason for this phenomenon called "happiness".

When a world, a country, a society, or a city is thriving as a whole, the people living in it can see the future. Even if they are in the midst of hardship, they can clearly know that they can make themselves and their loved ones better through hard work and struggle. Their mindset is naturally thriving.

But when this entity becomes decadent and backward, the system becomes rigid, and the path to upward mobility becomes bleak or even blocked, the people living here will naturally become numb and indifferent, and just get by.

Central District, [Blacksmith Association Headquarters].

With prior notification from Xiang Guyun, Tie Futu and Lou Gao went out to greet them, showing great respect for the upcoming arrival of Tang Hao and Tang Yuehua.

On the other side, when the Tie Futu descended to the first-floor lobby, a tall figure emerged from the crowd dozens of meters outside the main gate. Under the watchful eyes of Tang Hao and his group, he approached and removed the bamboo hat from his head.

"Third Uncle?" Tang Hao looked at the newcomer with some surprise. "You've also come to Gengxin City?"

Despite his surprise, Tang Hao stepped forward to greet them. He was arrogant, but he never forgot the proper etiquette in front of his elders.

Not to mention, the person in front of us is a Soul Douluo- level powerhouse, and also my grandfather Tang Chen's cousin!

Throughout the entire Clear Sky Sect, even Tang Hao's father, Tang Zhen, the sect leader, had to respectfully address him as "Third Uncle."

"Greetings, Third Uncle." Tang Yuehua stepped off the carriage and bowed quietly.

"Okay, okay~" Tang Chen looked at Tang Hao and Tang Yuehua, a smile appearing on his cold face, and responded in a friendly tone.

Tai Tan, standing nearby, quickly led his men to bow in respect.

"Greetings, Third Elder!" *N

Facing Tai Tan, Yang Wushuang, and the others, Tang Chen's smile faded slightly. He gave them a barely perceptible nod and responded with a faint "Mm."

Tai Tan and the others didn't care about Tang Chen's indifference, clearly having long been used to it.

Tang Hao turned to look around and saw that many pedestrians were staring at them. He frowned and said to Tang Chen, "Third Uncle, let's go to the Blacksmith Association first."

He didn't want to be watched like a monkey.

"Okay." Tang Chen nodded, looked up at the huge building not far away, and said, "Let's go, together."

There, he sensed the aura of a Soul Douluo, who had just used his aura to sense Tang Hao and the others. He didn't know if the Soul Douluo was friend or foe.

The spacious gate was now empty due to the presence of the Tie Futu and the Lou Gao, as people consciously stepped back and made room for it.

"Lou Pang... cough—!"

Tai Tan strode forward and immediately spotted Lou Gao's signature rounded figure. He opened his mouth, ready to make a joke, but then he saw Tie Futu standing beside him. He swallowed his words, gave an awkward smile, and quickly bowed, saying, "Old sir, it's been a long time. What brings you out here?"

"With such distinguished guests at our door, this old man naturally has to come out to greet them..."

Tie Futu chuckled and stepped forward to greet them, glancing at Tang Chen, Tang Hao, Tang Yuehua, Yang Wushuang, and the others who were walking up behind Tai Tan.

"Look at me!" Tai Tan slapped his forehead and quickly introduced himself:

"Third Elder, these two are the only two Divine Craftsman in the Douluo Continent today: Master Tie Futu and his disciple, Lou Gao, the current president of the Blacksmith Association..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Chen raised his hand, clasped his hands in greeting, and said to the Tie Futu, "Greetings, Tang Chen."

"Tie Futu greets the Third Elder." Tie Futu dared not be negligent. He could sense that the person in front of him was stronger than him, so he quickly responded according to the title Tai Tan had used earlier.

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