Douluo: Breathing Makes Me Stronger, Tang San Was Terrified!

Old Jack looked at the Lu family of three as they walked away in confusion. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but it felt as though his throat were blocked, and not even the slightest sound came out.

He lifted his leg, only to stumble, nearly falling to the ground himself.

After finally steadying himself, Old Jack glared viciously at Tang Hao and said:

"Fine, Tang Hao. Consider me unlucky. How could I have let you stay back then? If you want this work-study student spot, take it!"

With that, Old Jack turned and left, as though staying around Tang Hao for even another moment would bring him bad luck.

After obtaining the work-study student spot, Tang San, who had stood behind Tang Hao without saying a word the entire time, obediently followed Old Jack.

"Grandpa Village Chief, I'll see you off!"

At that moment, Old Jack's feelings were complicated as he looked at the obedient Tang San. He had always sympathized with this mature and sensible child, so he had always taken good care of him.

But this time, seeing Tang San stand behind Tang Hao and watch him bully others without saying a single word...

He sighed inwardly.

They're father and son, after all! No matter how well I treat him, he won't be grateful, nor will he bravely stand up and say a word of fairness.

In the end, Old Jack said in a low voice:

"Little San... take care of yourself from now on!"

Then Old Jack strode away without looking back, trying to catch up with the Lu family of three ahead of him.

Only after Old Jack had gone far away did Tang San return to Tang Hao's side. He said with a worshipful expression:

"Thank you, Dad, for getting me the work-study student spot!"

After Tang Hao had threatened Old Jack and the Lu family of three to seize this work-study student spot, he immediately cast the matter aside.

That was his confidence in his own strength!

Tang Hao then swaggered back, saying as he walked:

"Little San, go back and cook for me. I'm hungry."

Tang San immediately answered obediently:

"Yes!"

Father and son walked one after the other toward their home.

This was Tang Hao and Tang San. They were truly a community of shared interests.

For Tang San, Tang Hao could bully others without restraint and snatch away a work-study student spot. For Tang Hao, Tang San could turn a blind eye to injustice and watch coldly from beginning to end.

Tang Hao was a genuine villain who relied on strength.

Tang San was a hypocrite who only appeared righteous.

All that could be said was that these two truly deserved to be father and son.

Food in Exchange for a Spot

On the country road!

Lu Chen supported Lu An with his left hand and Rose with his right as the family staggered home.

Lu An's face was flushed red, his eyes filled with humiliation and frustration. He opened his mouth, and only after a long while did he say:

"Little Chen, I'm useless!"

Rose's collar had already been soaked with tears. After getting away from that murderous fiend Tang Hao, her mental state gradually calmed down. Her eyes were red as she said:

"The work-study student spot that belonged to Little Chen has been stolen by that damned Tang Hao. What will Little Chen do in the future?"

After leaving that troublesome place, all fear had vanished from Lu Chen's face, leaving only calmness. His deep eyes were full of composure as he comforted his parents.

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. Grandpa Village Chief will definitely help me. Let's go home first today."

"Tomorrow, I'll go find Grandpa Village Chief and think of a way to exchange for a work-study student spot from another village."

Just then, Old Jack came panting after them. Hearing the commotion, the Lu family of three turned around to look.

After catching up with the Lu family of three, Old Jack first stopped to catch his breath properly. Then he rubbed his waist with both hands and said apologetically:

"Lu An, Rose, Little Chen, I've wronged you in this matter. I said the spot would go to Little Chen, but now Tang Hao has snatched it away."

"Don't worry. I'll definitely stand up for Little Chen and find a way to get him a work-study student spot."

"I can swallow my pride and visit the village chiefs of several neighboring villages, asking them for an unused work-study student spot."

"But you'll also need to prepare some compensation for them. It's hard to refuse someone after taking their things. With compensation, this matter will be easier to handle."

Hearing Old Jack's words, the Lu family of three was delighted.

Lu An and Rose thought joyfully that their son still had a chance to enter a Soul Master Academy and make something of himself.

In their simple worldview, as long as one could enter a Soul Master Academy, one would become a noble Spirit Master after graduating.

With the status of a Spirit Master, they would truly rise in the world. No matter where they went, they could find a well-paid job.

They could even join the City Lord's knight order and obtain a noble title, as well as city residency.

For their entire family, that was an opportunity that came only once in a hundred years.

Lu An and Rose exchanged a glance and saw the joy in each other's eyes. Then Lu An respectfully said:

"Village Chief, then we'll leave everything to you. Once we return home, we'll weigh out three hundred jin of grain and have Little Chen take it with you to the other villages."

Three hundred jin of grain was no small amount. The fact that Lu Chen's family could easily produce three hundred jin of grain was all thanks to Lu Chen.

Because of Lu Chen's Gold Finger that made him stronger with every breath, he had developed quickly and possessed natural divine strength.

He had been able to work in the fields from a very young age. With all that lean muscle, he was even more efficient at work than the old ox at home.

Therefore, their family had enjoyed a bumper harvest every year for the past few years. Even after paying taxes to the City Lord, the remaining grain nearly filled their storehouse.

Taking out three hundred jin of grain was no problem at all for their family.

Old Jack nodded in satisfaction. With these three hundred jin of grain, he would have more confidence when speaking to the other village chiefs.

Old Jack waved his hand, still sounding indignant.

"Alright, go home first. Tang Hao's bastard gave you quite a fright today. That bastard... I must have been blind back then to let that pair of ungrateful wolves, father and son, stay in the village."

"Humph!"

Thinking about what had just happened, Old Jack's face was still full of anger, and he continued cursing under his breath.

At the mention of Tang Hao, fear appeared on the faces of Lu An and Rose.

That glare from Tang Hao had nearly scared Lu An and Rose to death. Ordinary, law-abiding people like them simply could not withstand the aura of a murderous fiend like Tang Hao.

Lu An lowered his head. Thinking of the humiliation he had just suffered, he could only say in a muffled voice:

"Alright, Village Chief. We'll be leaving first, then."

As they turned to leave, Lu Chen politely said goodbye to Old Jack.

"Goodbye, Grandpa Village Chief. I'll come find you early tomorrow morning."

Seeing how sensible and polite Lu Chen was, Old Jack's mood improved greatly. He waved with a broad smile.

"Alright, alright, goodbye."

"Little Chen, you're healthy. Help support your parents more."

After saying goodbye, Lu Chen supported his parents and headed toward their home.

Along the way, Lu Chen's mood improved greatly, and a trace of excitement danced in his eyes.

His Gold Finger was powerful. Lu Chen's future was promising, and he would definitely become a powerhouse.

He might even have a chance of becoming a god!

But at present, Lu Chen was an illiterate country boy who could not read a single word. He also could not distinguish between types of Spirit Beasts or determine their ages, so he did not dare to hunt Spirit Beasts recklessly.

Absorbing the wrong Spirit Ring would greatly damage Lu Chen's potential.

His talent did not lie in his Martial Soul. His Martial Soul truly was nothing more than the most ordinary Martial Soul.

Therefore, every Spirit Ring Lu Chen absorbed in the future would need to be carefully selected.

He had to ensure that his Martial Soul evolved correctly.

From a Low-Level Martial Soul to a Mid-Level Martial Soul!

From a Mid-Level Martial Soul to a High-Level Martial Soul!

From a High-Level Martial Soul to a Super Martial Soul!

From a Super Martial Soul to a God-Level Martial Soul!

As long as every Spirit Beast Spirit Ring he absorbed perfectly matched his Martial Soul's attributes, everything he envisioned would become reality.

At that time, he could take revenge!

Lu Chen thought viciously.

After the Lu family of three returned home, they immediately went to the storehouse where they kept their grain and weighed out three hundred jin.

After discussing it, the three of them weighed out another hundred jin of grain as a gift of thanks for Old Jack.

Old Jack was running around for Lu Chen's work-study student spot, so they could not fail to show their gratitude.

The next day!

Lu Chen, whose strength could pull an ox, easily carried four hundred jin of grain on his back and headed for Old Jack's home early in the morning.

After meeting Old Jack, Lu Chen thanked him while carrying the extra hundred jin of grain into Old Jack's house.

Although Old Jack said they did not need to be so polite, the smile on his face grew wider and wider.

His gaze toward Lu Chen was full of kindness, and he sighed inwardly that this was what a good child was like.

After accepting the hundred jin of grain, Old Jack wasted no time and took Lu Chen out of Holy Soul Village in a hurry.

They visited all the villages around Holy Soul Village. After Old Jack made inquiries, only Radish Village still had a work-study student spot.

After Lu Chen presented three hundred jin of grain, the village chief of Radish Village immediately made the decision to officially exchange their village's work-study student spot to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen had finally obtained his ticket to a Soul Master Academy!

Notting Academy

After Lu Chen obtained Radish Village's work-study student spot, another three months passed, and Notting Academy in Notting City was about to begin classes.

After breathing for three months, Lu Chen's strength had increased a little more. Carrying his luggage on his back, he arrived at the village entrance under the sendoff of Lu An and Rose.

Old Jack and a villager driving an ox cart were already waiting at the village entrance.

When they saw Lu Chen, Lu An, and Rose approaching,

Old Jack reached out and pulled Lu Chen over, then waved to Lu An and Rose.

"Lu An, Rose, leave Little Chen to me. Don't worry, you can go back now."

"I'll definitely deliver Little Chen safely to Notting Academy in the city."

Hearing Old Jack say this, Lu An and Rose thanked him profusely, repeatedly voicing their gratitude. In the end, they reluctantly left the village entrance, turning back with every few steps.

After seeing Lu An and Rose off, Old Jack led Lu Chen onto the ox cart, followed by another long wait.

Only then did Tang San arrive belatedly, carrying just a small bundle. He wore an old outfit covered in patches, and his little bundle contained only a few equally old clothes.

He was completely unlike Lu Chen. Lu Chen carried a huge bundle containing a soft quilt, brand-new clothes, a washbasin, towels... and several dozen Silver Soul Coins his parents had stuffed in for him.

This showed that Tang Hao had not fulfilled his responsibility as a father at all. Yet Tang San was blindly filial to him, truly worthy of being an heir of feudalism.

Upon seeing Tang San again, Old Jack's attitude was much colder. He did not reach out to help Tang San up, merely speaking casually.

"Little San is here. Get on the cart first. We'll be leaving soon."

Tang San was deeply calculating and noticed the change in Old Jack's attitude. He frowned slightly, then suppressed all his emotions deep inside.

He nodded in agreement, then climbed onto the ox cart and sat in a corner.

Looking at Lu Chen's enormous luggage, then at his own small bundle, Tang San lowered his head deeply, not knowing what he was thinking.