Yu Xiaogang froze. "Sunset Forest? Shrek Academy? Little San, how did you know..."
Tang San stepped forward and lowered his voice. "Teacher, deep in Sunset Forest is a hidden valley called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. There are two springs there, one red and one blue, surrounded by immortal herbs. Any single one of them would have the major clans fighting over it if it appeared in the outside world.
"My father told me this last night.
"I think you've already guessed that my father is the renowned Clear Sky Douluo."
Yu Xiaogang shot to his feet. "What? Clear Sky Douluo was here last night?"
Although he had long suspected that Tang San's father might be Tang Hao, hearing Tang San admit it himself still sent a shock tingling across his scalp.
Tang Hao was his idol.
"Yes, Teacher. Don't be nervous. My dad has already left. He said he had something urgent to do. Before leaving, he told me about the opportunity these immortal herbs offered."
"My dad said this was a matter of great importance and had to be kept secret. He repeatedly instructed me to have you find someone to go with us. He said that with your connections-even the dean of Shrek Academy is a good friend of yours-we could count on you."
"Teacher, please believe me." Tang San's voice was low and earnest. "A teacher for a day is a father for life. I won't let you down."
He finished speaking in one breath and stood there, his gaze firm, without pressing any further.
Yu Xiaogang sat in his chair, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.
He had been to Sunset Forest many times. Aside from having rather more Soul Beasts,
and the occasional young couple locked in a heated battle on