The moment she learned the truth, she truly wanted to kill someone.
Who could have imagined that the person she had spent six years with had been scheming to kill her all along?
And Tang San's father was a Titled Douluo.
That damned scumbag had used the most despicable tricks to deceive the Blue Silver Emperor into sacrificing herself.
Without Lin Xiao, her future self might really have ended up sacrificing herself to Tang San, just as he and Tang Hao had planned.
And Tang San would even have earned himself a good reputation.
He would have walked away with both fame and fortune.
"Xiao Wu, did something happen? You don't seem to be in a good mood."
Tang San's expression was serious.
He had come over after packing his things, wanting to find out exactly what had happened.
It definitely had something to do with yesterday.
What exactly had Lin Xiao said to Xiao Wu yesterday?
Or had Lin Xiao done something to her?
Otherwise, Xiao Wu's attitude could not possibly have changed so drastically overnight.
Xiao Wu fell silent for a while. She had not wanted to acknowledge him at all, but after thinking it over for some time, she said, "Nothing. I'm just in a bad mood."
"A bad mood?"
Tang San's brows knitted tightly.
Anyone could see that she was in a bad mood, but what exactly had caused it?
"Mm. I miss my mom."
So she missed her mom!
Understanding dawned on Tang San.
Although Xiao Wu had never spoken about her family background, he knew that her mother had passed away several years ago.
Xiao Wu was only twelve, after all, and still had a child's temperament. It was perfectly normal for her to miss her mother.
If that was the case, perhaps he had been overthinking things.
Yet when he remembered Xiao Wu returning with Lin Xiao yesterday, he still could not quite relax.
"Did Lin Xiao say something to you yesterday?"
"Not really. We just chatted."
"Brother, what about your dad? Have you still not seen him?"
Xiao Wu changed the subject to what she wanted to know most.
"My dad?"
At the mention of his father, Tang San paused.
It seemed he had not seen his father for quite some time. He had no idea what the man was busy with, either.
"Mm. I still don't even know your dad's name. If I knew, I could help look for him."
Hearing that, Tang San was just about to answer when he suddenly caught himself.
I can't tell her!
I absolutely can't tell her!
If he did, Xiao Wu might realize something was wrong.
Although the chances were slim, the name Tang Hao was renowned throughout the soul master world.
He had long known that his father was no ordinary man, but he had only truly confirmed his identity several years ago.
Back in Nuoding City, he had happened to hear a blacksmith in the city mention a name.
Tang Hao!
According to the blacksmith, Tang Hao was the renowned Clear Sky Douluo, the youngest Titled Douluo, whose martial soul was the Clear Sky Hammer.
He was also a highly skilled blacksmith.
Putting together his age, martial soul, name, and profession as a blacksmith, Tang San had seemingly figured it out.
His father was very likely the Clear Sky Douluo.
And he himself came from the Clear Sky Sect!
He could sense that his second martial soul was countless times stronger than Blue Silver Grass.
It had to be the legendary Clear Sky Hammer!
He was a transmigrator with an adult's mind, after all. How could he possibly fail to think of that?
He had simply been pretending all along!
Then, one night several years ago, his father had found him and revealed something shocking.
Xiao Wu was not human!
She was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who had taken human form.
Tang San had been terrified at the time, instinctively thinking of monsters and the like.
Only after Tang Hao's explanation had he relaxed, and other thoughts had begun to stir within him.
A hundred thousand year soul ring and soul bone were worth the time he would spend plotting for them.
Later, once his cultivation of the Purple Demon Eye had borne fruit, he had also seen through Xiao Wu's identity.
"My dad's name is Tang Hao. I doubt many people know him."
Tang San reacted quickly and promptly made up a name.
"Tang Hao? I really haven't heard of him. I'm done packing."
Xiao Wu smiled, then turned sideways to walk around him.
Tang San secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had fooled her.
Judging by Xiao Wu's expression, she probably had not suspected anything.
Her attitude toward him now seemed to have returned to how it used to be.
Next, he needed to think carefully about how to get Lin Xiao out of Shrek Academy, and find a way to make Xiao Wu fall in love with him.
"The Star Dou Great Forest... a place where danger and opportunity coexist."
"Lin Xiao, I hope you can hold out there."
The corners of Tang San's mouth lifted.
The Star Dou Great Forest was notoriously dangerous.
Any sort of accident could happen there.
Countless people died in the forest every day.
For most of them, even their bodies were never found.
Wasn't it perfectly normal for something to happen to a student there?
Besides, the academy probably would not investigate too closely.
Over the years, quite a few Shrek Academy students had died while hunting for soul rings.
Some of their bodies had never been found, but they were still declared dead.
After all, in a place like that, even a Titled Douluo could not guarantee their safety.
What he failed to notice was the fierce killing intent that flashed in Xiao Wu's eyes after she walked around him.
One little test had completely confirmed what Lin Xiao had said.
Tang San's father was Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo!
So Tang San had known her identity long ago. He had simply been pretending and deceiving her all this time.
Luckily, she had Lin Xiao. Otherwise, she would have been kept in the dark her entire life, only to die without even knowing why.
Tang San, Tang Hao, one day I'll kill you both!
The killing intent in Xiao Wu's eyes gradually faded, but her resolve only grew firmer.
She had to find Lin Xiao.
To kill Tang Hao and Tang San, she might need Lin Xiao's help.
Since Lin Xiao had traveled here from the future, he should have the ability to deal with Tang San and his father.
Moreover, she remembered very clearly that Lin Xiao had traveled to this era to stop Tang San from destroying Spirit Hall.
Only if Spirit Hall survived would commoner soul masters have a chance to rise in the future.
And for Spirit Hall to survive, Lin Xiao was destined to clash with Tang Hao and Tang San.
They were enemies. One side was destined to be utterly wiped out.
Lin Xiao would be her perfect ally.
Back on the playground, almost everyone else had finished packing.
When Tang San walked over, he saw Xiao Wu standing with Lin Xiao again and could not help clenching his fists.
They're standing so close again!
No, I have to find a way to separate them.
Otherwise, I won't be able to carry out the rest of my plans.
"Teacher Zhao, I've arranged for carriages. They should make traveling a little easier, right?"
Ning Rongrong raised her hand.
Zhao Wuji paused.
Ning Rongrong had even arranged for carriages?
"Soft seats, comfortable, and fast!"
Ning Rongrong added that, and Zhao Wuji immediately nodded.
Since they were already prepared, there was no point letting them go to waste.
"Then get in the carriages. Let's go!"
Zhao Wuji grinned broadly, and everyone headed to the academy gates.
The two carriages looked quite luxurious.
"Teacher Zhao, a carriage normally only seats four people, and there are nine of us. Why not let Lin Xiao squeeze in with us?"
Ning Rongrong said it with a cheerful grin.
The academy's boys were dumbfounded.
What the hell?
Lin Xiao gets to ride in the girls' carriage?
Damn it, she's actually giving Lin Xiao special treatment!
They were so jealous they felt as though their cells were coming apart.
Zhao Wuji did not mind at all. He laughed heartily and said, "You arranged the carriages, so you decide. You little brats, what are you still thinking about? Get in!"
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