Tang San's complete reversal in attitude caught even Yu Xiaogang off guard.
What was wrong with this little child?
Why did she listen to her mother so obediently and turn against him without distinguishing right from wrong?
His analysis had clearly been correct. Everything he had done had been for Tang San's own good.
This brat was so ungrateful and even wanted to kill him.
This child was so vicious and heartless.
If not for her special identity, Yu Xiaogang would have gone over and had Luo Sanpao send her flying with a hop and a fart.
But now, Yu Xiaogang felt he still needed to humble himself. He could not anger the Tang Hao behind them.
He hurriedly explained:
"A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! Haven't you gotten something wrong?"
"How could I possibly harm you?"
"Be good, Little Tang San. Follow this Grandmaster, and I will definitely cultivate your Blue Silver Grass into the most poisonous Soul Master in this world."
However, Tang San had already decided that Yu Xiaogang was deceiving her.
Everything he said was meant to win her trust so he could harm her afterward.
How could she possibly believe another word Yu Xiaogang said?
Besides, she had her own firm judgment on the matter.
The most poisonous?
What poison could rival her Tang Sect's poisons?
She could make poisons herself and launch them with hidden weapons.
Why would she need to give her Martial Soul poison as well?
Wouldn't that be like drawing legs on a snake?
It would be better for her Blue Silver Grass to become incredibly tough instead.
It could bind her enemies tightly, making them easier to hit when she launched her hidden weapons.
"Yu Xiaogang, get lost!"
"Get out of here before I decide to finish you off!"
"My daughter doesn't need someone like you teaching her."
"Heh, my daughter's Martial Soul is trash Blue Silver Grass? Where have you ever seen Blue Silver Grass with innate full Soul Power?"
Tang Hao's expression was icy as he regarded Yu Xiaogang with utter disdain.
Yu Xiaogang felt a chill behind him.
He did not think the killing intent came from this catgirl Tang Hao.
It had to be the real Tang Hao hiding in the shadows.
Could I have been wrong?
No, no, no. Yu Xiaogang felt he was absolutely right.
How could Tang Hao, whose head was filled with nothing but muscle, understand any of this?
Yet Yu Xiaogang had no recourse whatsoever.
After so many years on the Douluo Continent, he had seen people's true faces clearly.
Sure enough, strength reigned supreme.
As a mere two-ring Soul Grandmaster, he had no say at all.
Hmph, Tang Hao, is it?
He would remember this. He would remember it deeply.
Just you wait!
He would engrave today's humiliation firmly in his heart.
Someday, he would destroy the Clear Sky Sect at any cost!!
He still had his pride.
He flung his hand aside fiercely, looking ready to leave in outrage.
But just then, Yu Xiaogang glanced out of the corner of his eye at a handsome young boy nearby. It was Luo Li.
Judging by Luo Li's name, appearance, and Martial Soul alone, he was definitely not from the Clear Sky Sect.
The introduction on his Martial Soul form also said he was a child adopted by the village chief.
Without Tang Hao raising him from behind the scenes, he was even more of a country bumpkin.
He had been so focused on hoodwinking Tang San that he had nearly forgotten another person with innate full Soul Power was here.
And this one looked easier to tame.
He could also tell that Little Tang San seemed very dependent on Luo Li and probably regarded him as an older brother or something similar.
He felt that if he could bring Luo Li over to his side, Little Tang San would not hate him so much, and might even willingly take him as her master. It would be a wonderful way to kill two birds with one stone.
So he turned back, softened his expression, and said to Luo Li:
"Child, your Martial Soul, Catgirl Facial Cleanser, is merely a trash Martial Soul used for washing faces."
"There is absolutely no way it could awaken innate full Soul Power."
"So you have another Martial Soul."
"You are also a bearer of twin Martial Souls. Would you let this Grandmaster see your other Martial Soul?"
Luo Li felt he had already made his presence here quite negligible.
He had not expected Yu Xiaogang to remain unwilling to let a single opportunity slip by.
Of course, Luo Li and the others were not the only ones here.
When she saw Yu Xiaogang intending to do something bad to Luo Li, the little catgirl Tang San immediately widened her aqua-blue eyes.
She darted in front of Luo Li, her gaze hostile.
Gritting her teeth, she said resentfully:
"Grandmaster, my ass! Don't even think about getting your claws into my Big Brother Luo Li, meow!"
"And those words of yours will never fool us again."
"Big Brother Luo Li's Martial Soul isn't a trash Martial Soul. It's a supreme-grade Martial Soul beyond anything you could imagine, meow!!"
"A supreme-grade Martial Soul? Little girl, don't make this Grandmaster laugh."
"Your Blue Silver Grass and her Catgirl Facial Cleanser would be trash among trash if not for the innate full Soul Power brought by your second Martial Souls."
Yu Xiaogang laughed coldly, his eyes filled with contempt for the two Martial Souls.
The anger and killing intent in Tang San's heart grew stronger.
Yu Xiaogang actually dared to look down on her Big Brother Luo Li. He had truly found his path to death.
It was fortunate that she had no hidden weapons on hand right now.
Otherwise, a bloody hole would certainly have appeared between Yu Xiaogang's brows the next instant.
Luo Li's expression, however, remained unchanged.
He regarded Yu Xiaogang as nothing more than a clown and a joke. Why care what he said?
So he reached out and placed his hand on the little catgirl Tang San's head, pressing her upright cat ears flat.
He said gently to Little Tang San:
"Little Sister San, why lose your temper over someone like this?"
"Besides, I think he's just a fake Grandmaster."
"I can sense that he's very, very weak. His Soul Power is only around rank twenty or thirty."
"How can someone this much of a weakling be a Grandmaster? He doesn't have the slightest air of authority."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang immediately flew into a rage.
He hated it most when people called his rank low.
"Just a piece of trash who broke past fifty years old without reaching rank thirty. Get lost."
Mommy Tang Hao felt extremely impatient.
With a light wave of her arm, Yu Xiaogang flew out of the smithy like a sandbag.
The instant before he flew out, all he heard was Tang San's disdainful laughter:
"Fifty years old and not even rank thirty Soul Power? What kind of garbage talent is that, meow?"
"He probably won't reach rank one hundred in his entire life."
Mocked and looked down upon by such a young child, Yu Xiaogang was overcome with rage.
With a spurt, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Auntie Old Jack was dumbfounded.
This Tang Hao truly had sky-high audacity, actually daring to beat a distinguished Lord Soul Master.
But after another look at Yu Xiaogang being beaten until he spat blood, she suddenly realized something.
Holy shit, how was this Tang Hao so powerful?
Could she really be a hidden expert?
A warm smile immediately appeared on Auntie Old Jack's face.
That was wonderful. With a mother like this, there would be no need to worry about Little Tang San being bullied by others again.
After Yu Xiaogang was sent away, Tang San and Luo Li packed their things over there.
Tang Hao leaped onto the roof and took out a jar of wine. As she drank and watched Tang San chatting happily with Luo Li below, her eyes grew moist. Vaguely, she seemed to see herself and Ah Yin in their youth.
A gentle breeze brushed past her ears, and her messy gray hair fluttered in the wind. The strands of silver mixed through it glittered in the sunlight, bling-bling, as though some pretty special effect had been added.
The wind was cool, and the wine truly burned. Tang Hao's heart was colder than the winter wind and burned hotter than the strongest wine.
Yes, those wonderful, happy days of hers were already gone.
She really, really wanted to pass on just like this now, to go below and keep his Ah Yin company.
Yet he had promised Ah Yin that he would take good care of their child.
At that thought, his gaze became much clearer.
Just then, Tang San and Luo Li finished packing and were ready to head to the Star Dou Great Forest. Beneath the house, Tang San tilted her adorable little head upward and waved at Tang Hao, calling in a soft, sweet voice:
"Mommy, Big Brother Luo Li and I have finished packing. Let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest now, meow."
The catgirl mommy Tang Hao looked at the little catgirl Tang San, who was so adorable.
Warmth immediately filled her heart, and she gently clenched her fist, swearing inwardly,
Little San, Mommy will definitely raise you into the finest Soul Master and make you the happiest person in this world. If anyone dares lead a child astray and teach you badly, Mommy will never let him off lightly, even if it's Spirit Hall...