Haotian Douluo's Killing Intent

Xu Qianqian's body trembled as she staggered, nearly falling. She carefully hid behind Tang Hao.

"Senior..." Even the hand clutching Tang Hao's cloak trembled slightly, but she still gritted her teeth and explained, "Legend has it that several decades ago, a Soul King named Wu Song..."

"...had to exert tremendous effort just to defeat a white-browed tiger that had only recently reached a thousand years of cultivation."

"Even if this kind of soul beast has only just passed a thousand years, it possesses combat power close to that of a ten-thousand-year soul beast."

Trembling, Xu Qianqian raised a finger and pointed at the white-browed tiger slowly approaching them.

"Senior, how about we run?"

"You're so powerful. If you take me—and Xiao Wu too—we should be able to escape."

"Hmph, it's just a little tiger."

Tang Hao shook his head and glanced at the timid Xu Qianqian hiding behind him. He could even see the fear on her face.

As expected, she was from some small place!

Even if she looked mature and knowledgeable, she still had no idea what a truly powerful Soul Master was like.

Wu Song fighting a tiger? And he had needed tremendous effort?

Could a mere Soul King compare with him, a level 95 Titled Douluo?

"Senior, life is precious. Please don't act on impulse!" Seeing Tang Hao walk step by step toward the white-browed tiger, Xu Qianqian called out anxiously.

"Little girl, today I'll show you what a true powerhouse is."

Tang Hao leaped into the air and charged at the white-browed tiger. The tiger let out a furious roar and attacked with its claws.

"Hmph!"

Tang Hao lightly shifted aside to evade the attack, rapidly closed the distance, and slammed his palm against the tiger's head.

Bang!

The white-browed tiger's skull shattered, and its body crashed straight into the ground.

A yellow soul ring slowly rose up.

"S-So... so powerful!" Xu Qianqian's eyes widened, her entire body frozen in shock.

"Alright, hurry up and follow."

Leaving behind a dashing silhouette, Tang Hao headed unhurriedly toward Yu Xiaogang.

"Wait for me, Senior! Don't leave me behind!" Xu Qianqian hurried after him in a few quick strides, afraid that if she was even a moment late, this senior would vanish from sight.

With Tang Hao clearing the way, the two soon found Tang San's group.

"Did you see that Mandrake Snake that was sleeping just now?" Tang Hao turned and asked.

"Mm, a 392-year soul beast."

"Almost four hundred years..." Tang Hao fell into thought.

"According to Master Yu's theory, perhaps he intends to absorb one over four hundred years old. That would be the limit..."

"There's no need to fuss over such a tiny difference in years." Tang Hao waved a hand, stopping Xu Qianqian from continuing.

He had never trusted Yu Xiaogang all that much. Especially since that fool had even gotten one of his students killed, he was even less at ease.

What if they pushed the age limit and caused his own biological son to explode and die? Wouldn't that leave him with nothing?

This was a child with twin martial souls and innately full soul power. He was destined to become a Titled Douluo in the future.

How could Tang Hao let Yu Xiaogang mess around so casually?

In barely ten seconds, Tang Hao had knocked out the 392-year Mandrake Snake and brought it before Xu Qianqian.

Looking at the Mandrake Snake's spiral eyes, Xu Qianqian asked, "Senior, what should we do next? Leave this soul beast with just a breath left, then throw it over?"

"No need. Since Tang San is Xiao Wu's classmate, if he doesn't have any real ability, then Xiao Wu misjudged him." Tang Hao had fully taken on the role of Xiao Wu's elder.

"Uh... that might be dangerous," Xu Qianqian tried to persuade him.

"It's fine." Tang Hao cut her off, giving her no chance to continue.

And so, this scene came to pass.

Yu Xiaogang and the others were searching for a suitable soul beast. Not far away, Xu Qianqian strolled along with ease while Tang Hao dragged the still-unconscious Mandrake Snake forward with one hand.

After an unknown amount of time had passed, Tang Hao sensed that the Mandrake Snake was about to awaken. He briskly leaped to the spot where Yu Xiaogang and the others were likely to pass, heavily tossed down the Mandrake Snake, and then left.

The Mandrake Snake was thrown so badly that it was utterly disoriented, immediately waking from its unconsciousness.

Its hiss also caught Tang San and the others' attention.

"T-That... that's the sound of a Mandrake Snake!" Yu Xiaogang's breathing quickened.

The Mandrake Snake discovered Tang San and the others.

The dark green triangular snake head emerged from the bushes, its gem-like eyes blazing with furious flames.

"This Mandrake Snake is actually close to four hundred years old!" Yu Xiaogang still had some judgment; being called a theoretical master, he did have some real skill.

But it was a four-hundred-year soul beast, and a vicious Mandrake Snake at that.

Wasn't this making things difficult for Yu Xiaogang?

He might have been able to put up a fight against one or two hundred years old, but a Mandrake Snake nearing four hundred years? Fight his ass!

Yu Xiaogang unleashed a wave of banishment skills. The damage to the Mandrake Snake was minor, but the humiliation was immense.

Even Tang Hao, a Titled Douluo, could not help covering his forehead in helplessness.

"Is a level 29 Grand Soul Master really this weak?"

Tang Hao knew what Yu Xiaogang's martial soul was. He had even made a name for himself as part of the Golden Iron Triangle, yet he was unexpectedly so pathetic in a one-on-one fight.

"Um..." Xu Qianqian looked anxiously into the distance. "It looks like they can't beat it. Senior, should we... uh, should you go help them?"

Only after speaking did Xu Qianqian remember that she herself was weak trash with a combat power of five.

"I'll act in secret. Yu Xiaogang is seriously unbearable." Tang Hao sighed.

Thankfully, he had followed them. Otherwise, they might have died on the spot while trying to hunt a century-old soul beast.

Two level 29s with century-old soul rings could not even defeat a soul beast less than four hundred years old.

It was no longer merely a matter of being unable to defeat it. Their damage output seemed inferior even to that of ordinary level 29 soul masters of the same rank.

Xiao Wu was knocked unconscious by a sweep of the Mandrake Snake's tail. Yu Xiaogang was accidentally injured while retreating and also lost consciousness.

Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship had not yet reached the deep devotion of "Revive, my beloved."

But now that both of them had fainted, he could finally let loose and fight with all his might.

Tang Hao had originally intended to intervene.

But then...

Tang San activated his Purple Demon Eye. Hidden weapons shot out with swishes, and with a series of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track maneuvers, he killed the Mandrake Snake and successfully obtained a century-old soul ring.

"Tang San is incredible!" Xu Qianqian cried out.

"Xu Qianqian, don't tell anyone about Tang San. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Senior." Xu Qianqian nodded seriously.

Xu Qianqian vaguely sensed Tang Hao's killing intent toward her, but she pretended nothing had happened.

Tang Hao was unlikely to kill her now.

During their earlier conversation, Tang Hao had mentioned hoping that she could help Tang San and Xiao Wu obtain their second century-old soul rings.

At the very least, she should be safe until Tang San reached level twenty.

After Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Wu woke up, Tang Hao glanced at the three of them, wrapped Xu Qianqian in soul power, and left the Soul Beast Forest.

When they returned to the entrance of the library, Tang Hao was nowhere to be seen.

"Heh heh, killing intent..." Xu Qianqian murmured. "Being hunted by a Titled Douluo, like a death warrant hanging over my head—he really thinks highly of me."

But would it only be her, or would the entire Xiao Family of Notting City end up on the death list?

After all, Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Li both knew about what had happened in Notting City, including Tang Hao's appearance. They did not know his identity, but...

Given Tang Hao's personality, he might just kill them outright.

"Hoo—"

Xu Qianqian took a deep breath.

"I'll discuss it with my godfather when I get back. It's about time to prepare to leave Notting City."