Farewell

Blacksmith Shop

Tang San's Home

Tang Hao coldly watched little Tang San cooking, his tone devoid of emotion. "Little San, how did that boy's martial soul awakening go?"

Why was Dad asking about Xiao Xiao as soon as he opened his mouth? What was I supposed to be, a messenger?

"I don't know either, Dad. I came back right after my awakening." Tang San spoke dejectedly.

Tang Hao shook his head and simply changed the subject. "Oh, then what martial soul did you awaken?"

"Blue Silver Grass..."

With that, Tang San raised his right hand and poured in a little Soul Power. A small blue blade of grass sprang out from his hand.

"Blue Silver Grass? In the end, you still inherited it from her... Ah Yin..." Tang Hao murmured, a trace of reminiscence flashing through his eyes.

Tang San tilted his head and asked, "Dad, doesn't everyone only have one martial soul? Why do I have another one?"

As he spoke, he raised his left hand as well, and a small hammer appeared.

Tang Hao's face filled with shock as he blurted out, "Clear Sky Hammer!"

Then he froze for a moment before pulling Tang San into his arms.

A rare smile appeared on Tang San's face. Was this family affection?

Before long, Tang Hao released Tang San and said gently, "Little San, promise Dad that you'll use the hammer in your left hand to protect the grass in your right."

Tang San nodded blankly. Tang Hao continued, "But before you become strong enough, don't easily reveal the Clear Sky Hammer in your left hand..."

Just as Tang San was about to ask why, a knock sounded from outside. He had no choice but to stop and turn toward the door. "Coming!"

The moment he opened the door, Xiao Xiao stood there smiling at Tang San. But upon closer inspection, there was a faint trace of sorrow between Xiao Xiao's brows.

Xiao Xiao glanced at Tang Hao inside the house and instantly recalled the original plot. Somewhat awkwardly, he said, "Brother San, I didn't interrupt you, did I?"

"No. Xiao Xiao, what did you come to see me about? Do you want to come inside and talk?" Tang San shook his head, slightly puzzled.

Without a word, Xiao Xiao activated a soundproof barrier. His smile faded as he said bitterly, "No need, Brother San. I came to say goodbye!"

"Oh... goodbye. Then... wait, Xiao Xiao, what did you just say? Goodbye!? Why are you leaving for no reason?" Tang San stared blankly, suddenly feeling a tightness in his chest.

Xiao Xiao lowered his head and thought for a moment before looking up at Tang San. "Master Su Yuntao said my martial soul has a major flaw, so I'm only leaving this time to resolve the problem with my martial soul."

Sorry, Brother San. I can't tell you the truth yet.

Tang San frowned slightly and muttered, "A martial soul flaw?"

"Brother San, I'm leaving! You have to believe that we'll definitely meet again someday!"

It's just that when we meet next time, we may be enemies...

Xiao Xiao shook his head, casting all his sorrow aside.

Tang San nodded blankly.

Xiao Xiao turned around and withdrew the barrier. Hardening his heart, he vanished from where he stood.

After Xiao Xiao left, Tang San returned to the house. Tang Hao raised his eyes and looked at him. "Was that Xiao Xiao just now? What did he come for?"

For some reason, no matter how intently Tang Hao listened to Tang San and Xiao Xiao's conversation, he could not hear a thing. He was the famed Sound Douluo—how could he fail to eavesdrop on two little brats?

There were two possibilities:

One, a powerful expert was protecting him;

Two, he was stronger than Tang Hao.

But neither possibility made any sense. Xiao Xiao was an orphan; no one would protect him. As for the second possibility, forget it. Had anyone ever seen a six-year-old brat stronger than a Titled Douluo?

Tang San looked somewhat despondent. "Xiao Xiao came to say goodbye... Dad, what's wrong?"

"Goodbye? Where could he be going?" Tang Hao felt a deep sense of unease.

Tang San thought for a moment. Although he felt the idea was unlikely, he still said, "I think Xiao Xiao may have joined Spirit Hall... But Xiao Xiao said Master Su Yuntao was taking him to resolve the flaw in his martial soul..."