Holy Soul Village
The secret technique of Ring Fusion cannot be mastered overnight simply by listening to an explanation once. Even with Lu Xuan's exceptional talent, by the time Dugu Bo finished preparing the Poison, he could only barely manage to fuse the power of his First Soul Ring and Second Soul Ring.
Given time, Lu Xuan was certain that he would be able to combine all nine Soul Ring into one.
No, there are far more than nine!
A sudden thought flashed through Lu Xuan's mind as he remembered that he possessed Twin Martial Souls.
In the future, he could try to fuse all eighteen Soul Ring into one!
However, these extreme transformations are all stepping stones to future cultivation. Right now, the most important thing is still to securely defeat Tang Hao.
Seven precious Soul Bone, a uniquely gifted Blue Silver Emperor seedling, and Tang San, who possesses unparalleled opportunities— Lu Xuan will not easily let go of any of these opportunities and good fortune.
"This matter is clandestine and dangerous. The fewer people involved, the lower the risk of exposure, and the safer the operation." Dugu Bo glanced at everyone, his expression calm and solemn, and solemnly decided, "Next, I will lead the team, along with my nephew Zhao Yan, Xiao Xuan, and Tang Yuehua, to carry out the operation."
Ye Renxin pondered for a moment, carefully weighing the pros and cons. Tang Hao was, after all, a veteran Titled Douluo with profound knowledge and extraordinary perception. If he revealed even the slightest flaw in the operation and Tang Hao noticed the clues, the entire long-planned scheme would be in vain, resulting in a complete defeat.
While Dugu Bo was busy preparing the poison, Zhao Yan had already found out the exact location of Holy Soul Village and knew the route perfectly.
With everything prepared, the group didn't delay any longer and immediately set off, speeding towards Holy Soul Village.
Among the team, Tang Yuehua is an ordinary Soul Master without Soul Ring, with weak combat power and no ability to protect herself. Bringing her along would only be a burden.
With a thought, Lu Xuan directly took her into his [Spiritual Space] and placed her there safely and discreetly, without revealing any trace of her whereabouts.
After Lu Xuan and his group left, only Ye Renxin, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan remained in the courtyard.
Ye Renxin looked at the two girls, deliberately smiling as he gave them a word of advice, his tone both teasing and expectant. "You two really need to work harder. Xiao Xuan has grown up and is now capable of handling things on his own. If you slack off and become lazy, you'll eventually be left far behind by this increasingly outstanding child, never to catch up."
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan exchanged a glance upon hearing this, their eyes filled with realization and agreement.
They knew in their hearts that everything their grandfather said was true.
Lu Xuan's growth rate has long surpassed that of his peers, and he is amazing at every step. If I stop moving forward, I will only be left far behind.
The two immediately made a secret resolution to work hard and strive to catch up in the future.
Little did they know, as long as they weren't compared to Lu Xuan, they were already the most stunning people in the Douluo Continent.
Two days later, Lu Xuan and his group finally arrived at Emperor Soul Village, which is adjacent to Holy Soul Village.
This place is quite famous in the surrounding area. It is said that a powerful Soul Emperor once emerged from the village, making it a village with a very rich cultural heritage in the rural region.
Everyone stopped and settled down. With a thought, Lu Xuan released Tang Yuehua, who had been kept in his Spiritual Space.
He took out several jars of aged wine and handed them to Tang Yuehua, instructing in a deep voice, "Here are some fine wines. Go to Holy Soul Village immediately to find Tang Hao. Use your sibling relationship to strike up a good conversation with him, subtly build a closer relationship, and dispel his wariness."
Under Lu Xuan's mental control, Tang Yuehua's thoughts and actions were all governed by Lu Xuan's commands.
Without the slightest hesitation, she bowed respectfully and replied, "Yes, Master."
After saying that, she raised her hand and put all the jars of fine wine into her Storage Soul Tool, tidied her appearance, and turned to walk slowly towards the direction of Holy Soul Village.
As Tang Yuehua set off, Dugu Bo and Zhao Yan exchanged a glance, then quietly concealed their auras and followed from a distance.
As for Lu Xuan, he was left to wait in the same place in Emperor Soul Village.
No one could predict what kind of fighting power Tang Hao would unleash after being poisoned. Dugu Bo and Zhao Yan were determined not to let Lu Xuan personally take the risk.
Lu Xuan was not surprised by this.
Even though he possessed spatial abilities and had a trump card for self-protection, his two elders were still unwilling to let him take even the slightest risk.
Lu Xuan felt slightly helpless. After thinking for a moment, he finally agreed to the arrangement.
Two hours later, Tang Yuehua finally arrived at the entrance of Holy Soul Village.
The moment she stepped into the village, Dugu Bo and Zhao Yan stopped their ambush in the dense forest outside the village and ceased their pursuit.
They must not reveal any trace of themselves before Tang Hao is poisoned.
"Second Brother, is this where you live in seclusion?" As long as she didn't disobey Lu Xuan's orders, Tang Yuehua could still reveal her true feelings. Looking at the dilapidated and desolate village in front of her, she felt a pang of heartache.
The entire village's possessions combined probably couldn't buy even one pair of her old socks.
The Clear Sky Douluo, who once dominated the world and awe-inspiring the continent, has now fallen so low as to live in seclusion in such a remote and impoverished place?
Even though her heart was filled with pity, Tang Yuehua still firmly remembered the task her master had given her, without wavering in the slightest.
She walked slowly into the village, her gaze quickly settling on the small house with the blacksmith's sign, and headed straight for it.
Several villagers caught a glimpse of her on the road, and couldn't help but feel a little curious.
Although Tang Yuehua's clothes were simple and plain, her innate elegance and outstanding appearance could not be hidden. She was definitely not someone that could be nurtured by this small mountain village.
Why would a woman of such distinguished status come all the way to Holy Soul Village?
In no time at all, Tang Yuehua arrived at the door of the simple blacksmith shop.
Inside the low, dilapidated hut, Tang Hao sat alone at the table, drinking silently, an aura of loneliness and despondency emanating from him. Not far away, young Tang San was playing freely inside.
Just as Tang Yuehua stepped closer, the perceptive Tang Hao suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze precisely locking onto the figure outside the door.
"Second Brother!"
Upon seeing that weathered face she had longed for day and night, Tang Yuehua could no longer contain her emotions.
She hurried forward, her voice trembling with barely concealed excitement, and called out softly again, "Second Brother!"
"Moon, Moonlight?"
Tang Hao's pupils dilated slightly, and he suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with unexpected astonishment.
After many years, the sudden sight of his beloved younger sister filled him with overwhelming joy, but in an instant, intense guilt and bitterness completely overwhelmed him.
Having fallen on hard times and now living in seclusion, he was no longer ashamed to face his family.
As a sinner of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao knew better than anyone the heavy disaster his actions had brought upon the entire sect.
In recent years, he has lived in seclusion in the countryside, bound by guilt like shackles, Entanglement him day and night.
"Second brother, you've suffered so much."
Tang Yuehua buried her face in Tang Hao and cried for a long time before reluctantly raising her head. Her gaze shifted to Tang San, who was not far away, and she said softly, "Second Brother, is this your and Ah Yin's child? Come with me, I'll raise you."
"No, I'll drag you down with me."