Tang Xiao's Pain

"Didn't I tell you? I would arrange your marriages in the future. Hao Er actually found himself a woman outside—why didn't you stop him?"

Upon hearing Tang Xiao say that Tang Hao had gotten himself a girlfriend outside, Tang Zhen's face immediately darkened.

It had to be said that, no matter the world, some things never changed.

For example, the heirs of wealthy and powerful families often had marriages built on alliances of interest. It was absolutely not permitted for them to casually find a woman outside and make her their wife!

As one of the Upper Three Sects of the Soul Master World on Douluo Continent, the Clear Sky Sect was undoubtedly among the most elite wealthy families on Douluo Continent.

Therefore, regarding the marriages of his sons Tang Hao and Tang Xiao,

although Tang Zhen had yet to make any arrangements, he had always intended for Tang Hao and Tang Xiao to marry the legitimate daughters of great families in order to safeguard the Clear Sky Sect's interests.

In fact, Tang Zhen's father, Tang Chen, had done the same.

Tang Zhen's wife had been the daughter of the clan leader of the Speed Clan, one of the Four Great Clans affiliated with the Clear Sky Sect.

Facing his father Tang Zhen's fury, Tang Xiao subconsciously opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, only a bitter smile appeared on his face.

As the legitimate son of the Clear Sky Sect's Sect Master—and its eldest legitimate son at that—Tang Xiao naturally knew what sort of woman his future wife was supposed to be.

But as a genius, Tang Xiao had his own pride. Deep down, he still resisted the idea of a marriage forcibly arranged for him.

More importantly, once one encountered love, it was not something one could resist simply because one wanted to.

At least, Tang Xiao could not do it!

Otherwise, he and his younger brother Tang Hao would not have fallen for the same woman...

Sigh!

Tang Xiao sighed inwardly. He dearly wanted to say that he himself wanted to pursue Tang Hao's current girlfriend, so how could he possibly have stopped Tang Hao?

But Tang Xiao knew he could not say such things.

"What is it? Cat got your tongue? Speak! Who exactly is this girlfriend Hao Er found? What background does she have? I'm not some stubborn old fossil."

"I was once your age too. If possible, I don't want to tear apart Mandarin Ducks either. As long as this woman's background is acceptable, I can reluctantly accept her."

Seeing his eldest son Tang Xiao's bitter expression and silence, Tang Zhen frowned and asked in a deep voice.

This...

Listening to his father Tang Zhen, Tang Xiao knew his father was probably sincere. But when he thought of Third Sister—or rather, his younger brother's wife, Ah Yin's—background, cold sweat nearly broke out across his forehead.

Ah Yin not only had no background, but she was also a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who had taken human form. If his father learned that, he would definitely fly into a rage!

After all, having one's son marry a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form was something deeply shameful. If the other powers in the Soul Master World learned of it, the Clear Sky Sect's reputation would undoubtedly be ruined!

"What is it? Why are you still not speaking? Could it be that your Second Brother's girlfriend is merely an ordinary Soul Master?!"

Seeing that Tang Xiao still refused to speak, Tang Zhen immediately roared in anger.

"No! Father, that's not it either. Although Ah Yin has no background, her talent is extremely strong. Becoming a Titled Douluo in the future will definitely be no problem for her!"

Seeing that his father was beginning to lose his temper, Tang Xiao hurriedly explained.

Although Tang Xiao was deeply hurt that Ah Yin liked not him, but his Second Brother Tang Hao, he was not a sinister person. He could not bring himself to harm Tang Hao and Ah Yin. On the contrary, he did everything he could to make his father approve of them.

However, Tang Chen merely sneered at Tang Xiao's words.

"Xiao Er, I know you and Hao Er are close, and that is something I wish to see. But saying that this Ah Yin will definitely become a Titled Douluo in the future is not something you can casually claim."

"In the Soul Master World, no matter how talented a Soul Master may be, they would not dare say they could definitely break through to become a Titled Douluo. What makes this Ah Yin qualified to do so?"

"If she came from a Great Soul Master Family or a great sect, that would be one thing. But you say she has no background."

"In that case, no matter how gifted she may be, even if she possesses Innate Full Soul Power—setting aside how incredibly rare that is—having no background means having no resources."

"In that situation, even a Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power would have their potential greatly limited."

"Her chances of breaking through to Titled Douluo might even be lower than those of people with only level eight or nine Innate Soul Power, but who were born into Great Soul Master Families or great sects."

"What reason do you have to say that she will definitely break through to Titled Douluo in the future?"

Faced with his father Tang Zhen's questioning, Tang Xiao grew increasingly troubled and anxious.

He had not lied when he said Ah Yin would one hundred percent break through to Titled Douluo.

After all, Ah Yin was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form. As long as nothing unexpected happened, let alone becoming a Titled Douluo, even becoming a legendary God was not impossible for her.

But could he tell his father that?

Obviously not!

"Hmph! Enough. You don't need to keep speaking for him. He can fool around with that Ah Yin if he wants, but marriage? I absolutely will not allow it!"

"You're not getting any younger. You've spent several years training outside, and that is enough. Now that both of you have reached Soul Douluo, breaking through to Titled Douluo is merely a matter of time and opportunity."

"Now, it is time for me to arrange your marriages. Go call Hao Er back. If he refuses and insists on staying with that Ah Yin, then don't blame me for being merciless!"

Seeing Tang Xiao rendered speechless, Tang Zhen snorted coldly.

"Father! Please give them one more chance. Ah Yin's talent truly is formidable, absolutely no weaker than Second Brother's."

"You know I never lie. As long as you agree to their marriage, our Clear Sky Sect will definitely gain another Titled Douluo in the future!!"

Seeing that his father still refused to let his Second Brother Tang Hao be with Ah Yin, and was even ordering him to bring Tang Hao back, Tang Xiao became desperate. He actually dropped to his knees before Tang Zhen and pleaded.

"I know you have always been honest. But you say she has no background and is merely an ordinary Soul Master, so tell me—what gives her the ability to break through to Titled Douluo?"

"Could it be that her Martial Soul mutated, granting her the talent of Innate Full Soul Power?"

"Stop pestering me. I know you and your Second Brother are close, and it is not that I do not believe you. But if you want to convince me, have Hao Er bring that Ah Yin back!"

"As long as she can prove her potential, agreeing to her marriage with Hao Er is not impossible!"

Tang Zhen could no longer be bothered to argue with Tang Xiao's kneeling pleas. He directly issued his final ultimatum.

After seeing that his father Tang Zhen ignored him after issuing that final ultimatum, Tang Xiao remained kneeling on the ground, overwhelmed by pain.

It was not that he did not want his Second Brother Tang Hao to bring Ah Yin back to the Clear Sky Sect to meet their father Tang Zhen. It was just that Ah Yin had not yet reached maturity. If she came to the Clear Sky Sect, her identity would be exposed!

And once Ah Yin's identity was exposed, the consequences would be impossible to predict!

What was he supposed to do?!