Tang Chuan quickly completed Tang San's enrollment procedures, but he also planned to move into the academy himself. After all, Tang San would be studying here for the next six years, so he had to make some preparations.
One had to know that level sixty Soul Power in Nuoding City meant far more than simply becoming a teacher. If he wanted to be the headmaster, they would probably agree.
However, Tang Chuan merely registered as a teacher and was assigned a single dormitory room of his own.
He brought Tang San to his room and opened the door. The furnishings inside were quite complete. It was not luxurious, but it was definitely the best treatment available.
Tang Chuan dropped into a chair and studied Tang San across from him with his blue eyes, his tone gentle.
"Little San, when Yu Xiaogang said you had Twin Martial Souls earlier, your emotions clearly changed. Could it be..."
"Yes, Teacher. This disciple does indeed possess a second Martial Soul!"
Tang San did not hide it. He slowly raised his hand, and a pitch-black hammer appeared. Tang Chuan appeared to be examining the Clear Sky Hammer, but he was actually secretly observing Tang San's expression.
Under the effects of the Blue Silver Domain, he could fully sense every change in Tang San's emotions.
Sure enough, there was no surprise. Tang San's face held only respect; none of the killing intent he had shown when Yu Xiaogang figured it out in the original story was present.
This pleased Tang Chuan inwardly. Since Tang San had neither murderous intent nor wariness, it meant he genuinely revered him as his teacher.
"Little San, isn't it a coincidence? I have Twin Martial Souls too! And they're also the Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Grass!"
Tang Chuan's eyes flickered as he brought out his own, larger Clear Sky Hammer.
"This is!"
Tang San's eyes were full of disbelief. He knew it! His teacher resembled him, shared his surname, and even had the same Martial Souls. This was Tang San's biological father!
As for Tang Hao, Tang San instinctively clenched his fists. Ever since he was young, Tang Hao had treated him like a nanny. Tang San handled all his eating, drinking, and daily needs. Without Xuantian and Old Jack's support, he might truly have starved to death.
Then the question was, why did Father not recognize him? There was only one truth! A gleam of wisdom flashed through Tang San's eyes.
Tang Hao must have kidnapped him while Papa Tang Chuan was off guard. Otherwise, how could all this be explained?
"Speaking of which, Little San, do you know? I've always thought you looked a lot like me. I keep feeling as though we've met before!"
Tang San's eyes grew moist. Dad, it's me! Why don't you remember me? It's all that damned Tang Hao's fault!
"Teacher, if possible, Little San wishes to acknowledge you as his godfather and regard you as my biological father!"
"Th... that would be inappropriate, wouldn't it?"
Tang Chuan said so, but his body honestly rose to its feet. Tang San was overjoyed at the sight and immediately dropped to his knees before Tang Chuan again.
"Father!"
"No need to call me that. Call me Teacher when we're outside. In private, you may call me Father!"
Tang San was somewhat disappointed. Does Father think my appearance is too ordinary right now? That makes sense. Father is so handsome, while I, Tang San, am somewhat unworthy of him!
It must be because I'm still young. Once I grow up, I definitely won't be lacking!
"Alright, Little San, get up first. Father will personally explain your Martial Souls to you."
Tang San sat upright in his chair, like a well-behaved son about to listen to his father's teachings.
"I needn't say more about Blue Silver Grass. You carry the bloodline of the Blue Silver Emperor, so you are destined to evolve in the future. Twin Martial Souls can only exist when both Martial Souls are of comparable quality."
"Therefore, your other Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, is an exceptionally powerful one. It is even hailed as the continent's number one Tool Martial Soul!"
The Clear Sky Hammer was not powerful because of its quality, but because of techniques such as Ring Detonation and the Great Sumeru Hammer, invented by Tang Chen, the Clear Sky Douluo of old.
"And as someone with the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, you naturally need to absorb spirit rings with life attributes to accelerate your bloodline's awakening."
If it had been ordinary Blue Silver Grass, perhaps it could have tried following Xiaogang's path. But Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor was entirely unsuitable for that. What he should pursue was the kind of vitality where wildfires could not burn it all away, and spring winds made it grow anew.
"The Clear Sky Hammer will be your primary means of attack in the future. The Blue Silver Emperor is more for endurance and recovery, but for now, listen to Father and cultivate your Blue Silver Grass properly first."
"Little San understands!"
Tang San nodded heavily. His father was passing down experience and knowledge to him. Tang San savored this atmosphere, warm and filled with the feeling called home. How wonderful would it be if Father could hold my hand a little more?
"Then, Godfather, why is the Clear Sky Hammer called the Clear Sky Hammer?"
As a traditional feudal man in his previous life, Tang San was no stranger to the words "Clear Sky." Since it was called the Clear Sky Hammer here, its status must be extraordinary, right?
"Naturally. The Clear Sky Hammer is inherited from the Clear Sky Sect, one of the Upper Three Sects. The other two sects are the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"The Clear Sky Sect..."
"Correct. However, the Clear Sky Sect has now withdrawn from the world and no longer appears openly. All its disciples have returned to the sect."
Tang San's eyes flickered. All disciples had returned to the sect? Then Father must also belong to the Clear Sky Sect, right? Yet he was still outside, which made Tang San think of a possibility that infuriated him.
Could Father have been expelled from the Clear Sky Sect?
Damned Clear Sky Sect! You are utterly unworthy of the name Clear Sky! You actually dared to expel the father Tang San admires most! You have already earned the right to die!
"Alright, that is all in the past. Pack up. Father will take you to buy some daily necessities later."
Tang San certainly could not live with Tang Chuan. Never mind whether Tang San would agree; Tang Chuan himself definitely would not.
Would it be proper for two grown men to live together?
"Remember, what do you call me outside?"
"Teacher!"
Tang Chuan nodded, then brought Tang San out to buy daily necessities.
Although Tang Chuan had cultivated and lived alone since childhood, he had still accumulated quite a bit of savings. With a wave of his hand, he directly bought Tang San several sets of fine bedding.
This spending spree moved Tang San to the point of incoherence once again.
Tang Chuan brought Tang San to the foot of the dormitory building. Just as they were about to part, Tang Chuan remembered that he had not yet given him a storage Soul Tool.
"Little San, take this."
Tang Chuan took another belt from the storage belt at his waist and handed it over.
"This is a storage Soul Tool. The jade pieces on the belt can all store items, so you can sort your belongings into different compartments."
"Thank you, Teacher! I'll call this belt Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges!"
"A very fine name."
Tang Chuan waved, then turned and left. Tang San remained where he was, holding the Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges in his hands as he watched Tang Chuan's departing figure, his eyes full of joy and happiness.
Tang Hao had never given him this feeling. Besides, Tang San still suspected in his heart that Tang Hao had stolen him away.
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