Tang Xiao fell silent.
He had been brothers with Tang Hao for half a lifetime and knew the temperament of one of the Clear Sky Twins better than anyone.
Once Tang Hao set his mind on something, not even nine oxen could pull him back. But the Clear Sky Sect did not belong to him alone.
They had sealed the sect and shut themselves away all these years precisely to avoid disaster.
If they rashly acted over Fang Fan and provoked the Heaven Dou Empire, then all those decades of restraint would have been for nothing.
He walked to the window and stood with his back to Tang Hao for a long while before slowly speaking.
"What you said makes sense, Hao. Since such a grudge has been formed, it will not be easily settled.
"But if we are to act, we cannot be rash.
"First, send people to Heaven Dou City to investigate Fang Fan and Du Busi's true strength, and sound out Qinghe the Great's attitude. Then we can make plans."
He turned around and looked at Tang Hao.
"What do you think?"
"Brother Xiao is still more thorough."
Tang Hao nodded, his tone carrying a rare trace of sincere admiration.
"I'll wait for your news."
He turned to leave after saying that, but Tang Xiao grabbed his wrist.
"You're leaving just like that?"
Tang Xiao's voice sank. In those eyes somewhat similar to Tang Hao's, there was now only an elder brother's stubbornness.
"Come with me. Pay respects to Father and to our ancestors.
"You've been away from home for so many years and have never once performed these rites.
"Make up for it today."
Without waiting for Tang Hao's response, he pulled him deeper inside.
Tang Hao opened his mouth, but in the end, he did