By the time Tang San and Xiao Wu finished reading the newspaper articles they wanted to see, it was already noon.
Only then did Tang San remember the purpose of their trip. He hurriedly pulled Xiao Wu along and ran in the direction the master had indicated.
Ahead, a dense sea of people filled the way. Using his nimble movement technique, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Step, Tang San led Xiao Wu straight through the gaps in the crowd.
No one sensed anything unusual. They only felt a shadow flash past and a light breeze brush their cheeks. Amid the crowd's crushing press and clamor, such things were too insignificant to notice.
Tang San and Xiao Wu saw an enormous stage in the center, tightly surrounded by the crowd.
Tang San had just wanted to ask someone nearby what was happening when his quick wits suddenly recalled the news from the Douluo Daily: "Flender, the God of Song," would be holding a concert on the outskirts of Soto City as Shrek Academy's opening performance for student recruitment.
Then Tang San heard cheers erupt from the people around him. The crowd began to surge, pressing toward him and Xiao Wu. He hurriedly wrapped an arm around Xiao Wu and shielded her in front of him.
Xiao Wu's little face reddened as well. Taking advantage of the moment, she nestled against Tang San's chest. At that instant, their world held only each other. Tang San used his soul power to ease the impact of the surrounding crowd, protecting the little happiness that belonged to him.
So some time passed, as though it had been only a second, as though it had been an entire lifetime—yet it was the time fate decreed they must wait through.
"Fellow townsfolk! Gentlemen! Ladies! How are you all!"
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