After handling the affairs at the Spirit Branch Hall, Lin Ze'an looked up at the sky, then turned and headed out of the city.
It was still early. He might as well take a look around Shrek Academy.
He was genuinely curious about what Tang San and the others were like beyond the events shown in the original story.
But just after Lin Ze'an had left the city, he sensed the sounds of the plants and suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Then he turned his head slightly, directing his gaze toward a distant patch of woods.
Could that be... Tang Hao?
He sighed and said softly, "Since you're here, come out and meet me, Clear Sky Douluo."
Hearing Lin Ze'an's voice, Tang Hao was startled.
He'd originally thought that since this kid was from Spirit Hall, he should kill him before he had a chance to grow stronger. But how could the boy have noticed him?
The next moment, a tall, burly figure slowly emerged from the woods.
The man wore simple gray clothes, but they couldn't conceal the powerful aura that seemed to come from his very bones... or the weakness he was desperately trying to hide.
"Your perception is impressive." Tang Hao stopped a short distance in front of Lin Ze'an. "You actually noticed me even though I was deliberately keeping my aura in check."
Looking at Tang Hao, Lin Ze'an pondered to himself.
It seemed that after fighting Qian Xunji all those years ago, Tang Hao had suffered quite a few lingering injuries, especially after evading Spirit Hall's pursuit.
If nothing unexpected happened, then if he dared use Ring Detonation even once more, he'd die from the backlash before he could even touch his enemy.
Just then—
"Whoosh!"
Ling Yuan shot out from behind Lin Ze'an and