The hopeful look on Ning Rongrong's face dimmed at once. She did not ask Tang San, but she already knew the answer.
The hatred in her heart for Jiang Chen unknowingly deepened by several degrees.
The atmosphere suddenly grew somewhat heavy.
Grandmaster changed the subject. "Little San, when is your father coming to pick you up?"
"Probably within the next few days," Tang San replied.
The moment his words fell, his expression shifted. After several seconds of silence, delight appeared on his face. "My father is outside the academy. Teacher, I'm going to see him."
As Tang San spoke, he stood up.
Grandmaster immediately rose as well, looking somewhat excited. "Little San, I'll go with you. Your father has come—how can he not come in for a cup of tea?"
Tang San hesitated for a moment. "Father said only I'm allowed to go out."
Grandmaster froze for a moment, a nearly imperceptible disappointment flashing through his eyes. "Then hurry out. Don't keep him waiting too long."
"Mm."
Tang San burst forward at full speed and ran out, finding the father he had missed for so long at the gates of Shrek Academy.
"Father." Tang San called out excitedly, nearly rushing forward to embrace him.
But remembering that his father disliked such sentimentality, he stopped himself.
Tang Hao's hoarse voice rang out. "I heard what Grandmaster said just now. Sea God Island truly is a good place.
"However, before setting out, come back with me to the Clear Sky Sect first. It is time for you to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the clan.
"Also, haven't you always wanted to know about your mother? I will take you to see her and tell you what happened back then.
"Then, we will return to the Clear Sky Sect. Once these matters