From Douluo to Defying Heaven and Becoming a God Chapter 18

"Grandpa, over here."

Old Jack pushed open the courtyard gate and walked in, grumbling, "You rascal, why did you run off here? You made me take a trip to your house for nothing."

As soon as he got close, he twitched his nose vigorously, immediately catching the scent of the enticing meal. His old eyes lit up, and he brushed past Jiang Chen at the doorway to head inside.

"Heh heh, I've been busy all morning and I'm starving." Old Jack was thick-skinned; without waiting for an invitation from the host, he grabbed a bowl, helped himself to a serving of rice, and sat down at the table.

Jiang Chen sat down as well.

Old Jack picked up a large piece of meat and popped it into his mouth, praising it repeatedly, only to suddenly notice the somewhat stunned Tang San and his father.

"This fish is excellent. Eat up, don't be shy." Old Jack didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed.

"Grandpa, I made this," Jiang Chen said.

Old Jack's eyes brightened, but they quickly dimmed again as he sighed, "It's a pity about your illness."

Jiang Chen replied, "Grandpa, the harm caused to everyone before was due to the Spirit within me. Now that my Spirit has awakened, I can control it freely. So, you don't have to worry anymore."

Old Jack burst into hearty laughter, "Why didn't you say so sooner, you rascal? Move back in tomorrow—no, move back in tonight! From now on, the cooking is all yours."

Seeing the envious look in Tang Hao's eyes, Old Jack glared at him, "Xiao Chen is mine, don't you go getting any crooked ideas."

Tang Hao looked somewhat awkward.

Old Jack continued, "You're quite cunning, Tang Hao. Seeing that Xiao Chen awakened a powerful Spirit, you brought him to your house immediately. Are you trying to get on good terms with a future Titled Douluo?"

Cold sweat streamed down Jiang Chen's back, and he secretly broke into a cold sweat for Old Jack. This man was a genuine Titled Douluo; was the old man tired of living, mocking him like that?

But Tang Hao seemed as if his secret had been laid bare, and he was too embarrassed to speak.

Jiang Chen immediately smoothed things over, "Grandpa, it was my idea to come over to Tang San's house to play."

Old Jack paused for a moment, then nodded, "You and Xiao San are the future hope of our village; it's only right that you spend time together."

"But Xiao Chen, you might want to consider joining Spirit Hall. You know, Spirit Hall is..."

"Uncle Tang, Grandpa, Xiao San, I'm full. You guys take your time." Jiang Chen stood up and slipped out in a flash.

"Grandpa, I'm going home to pack my things. I'll move back in with you tonight..." Jiang Chen's voice drifted from afar, leaving those inside the house unable to laugh or cry.

How could Jiang Chen not run? He knew Old Jack's nagging nature better than anyone; once he started, he would never stop. He knew for certain that Su Yuntao must have made Old Jack his lobbyist.

Inside the house, Old Jack shoveled food into his mouth while looking at Tang Hao, "Tang Hao, I intend to send Xiao San to the Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy to study."

Hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up, and his ears perked up.

"No!" Tang Hao's reply was resolute.

Old Jack was incensed, "Do you know what becoming a Spirit Master means for Xiao San?..."

An argument broke out in Tang San's home, resulting in Old Jack storming off in a huff. Tang San felt somewhat dejected, deeply confused by his father's decision, but he could only accept it silently; he didn't want to hurt his father.

After Old Jack left, Tang Hao's anger vanished, and his expression gradually softened, "Xiao San, let me see your Spirit..."