Chapter 111: Xiao Wu's Departure

Under Yu Xiaogang's increasingly anxious gaze, the days passed one after another. Although Tang San remained unconscious, his bodily functions were gradually recovering, which made Yu Xiaogang secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Xiao Wu, you heard what the doctor said. Although Xiao San’s injuries are severe, he has passed the most critical phase and has begun to recover. In about ten to fifteen days, he should wake up. You should leave now; staying here is far too dangerous! When Xiao San grows stronger, you will have the chance to see each other again."

Right now, Yu Xiaogang had only two tasks: to care for the unconscious Tang San and to earnestly persuade Xiao Wu to leave.

But Xiao Wu remained as stubborn as ever, shaking her head resolutely. "Master, you don’t need to say more. I just can’t rest until I see my brother awake. Let me wait until he wakes up. Don’t worry, if those people really come to capture me, I would rather self-destruct than leave my soul rings and soul bones to them!"

If you die, then so be it. What I fear is that your soul rings and soul bones won’t be left for my disciple!

Yu Xiaogang shouted silently in his heart, but he dared not say it aloud. Instead, he could only flash a helpless smile.

"You must leave Xiao San immediately and return to the Star Dou Great Forest. Right now, your presence will only bring disaster to Xiao San!"

At that moment, a somewhat muffled voice suddenly sounded, and in the next instant, a figure appeared in the room.

The newcomer wore a tattered hemp garment, threads fraying everywhere, with a scruffy beard and hair tangled like a bird’s nest, clearly unwashed for many days.

"Lord Hao Tian!"

Yu Xiaogang immediately recognized him—after all, he was his idol. Even in such a downtrodden state, Yu Xiaogang recognized him at once.

Tang Hao ignored Yu Xiaogang and walked straight to Xiao Wu, lowering his gaze to look at her.

"Title: Douluo Seal!"

The soul power radiating from Tang Hao caused Xiao Wu’s face to turn pale. "Are you here to kill me?"

"No, I won’t kill you!"

Tang Hao forced a faint smile on his stiff face. "In fact, I discovered your identity seven years ago. If I wanted your soul rings and soul bones, I would have imprisoned you back then. Girl, I am Tang San’s father."

"You… you are San Ge’s father!"

Hearing Tang Hao’s words, Xiao Wu first breathed a quiet sigh of relief, then her expression became excited. "Then do you know that San Ge has been longing for you all this time? Since you knew my identity all along, it means you were by his side. Why didn’t you come forward to see him?"

"That’s none of your business."

Tang Hao did not answer Xiao Wu’s question. Instead, he sharply rebuked her: "You really have guts. Don’t you realize that a transforming soul beast in the infant stage—let alone a Douluo Seal—once it uses its martial soul, even slightly stronger soul masters can detect your identity. You actually intend to participate in the Soul Master Tournament with Xiao San? Are you afraid you won’t die fast enough?"

"I—"

Xiao Wu lowered her head, mumbling without daring to speak. Though she was thousands of times older than Tang Hao, she now accepted his scolding like a junior.

Tang Hao sighed and waved his hand. "The people outside who were watching have already been knocked unconscious by me. You must leave immediately. Your presence now only harms Xiao San. Before your identity is fully exposed, if it drags on and the Spirit Hall finds out, even I won’t be able to protect you."

"Alright, I’ll go."

Biting her lip, Xiao Wu cast one last reluctant glance at Tang San lying on the bed, then silently rose and walked toward the door, glancing back every few steps until she vanished completely into the night.

Once Xiao Wu had left, Tang Hao turned his gaze toward Yu Xiaogang, his voice now laced with solemn killing intent.

"What happened to Xiao San? Who did this to him?"

Tang Hao had just recently left the City of Slaughter. According to the agreement, he placed the inner core of ten fierce sun snakes at the designated location. Then he hurried to Soto City to continue personally guarding his son. But upon arrival, he learned that Shrek Academy had moved. Due to Flander’s stinginess, the academy frequently underpaid rent to the villagers, who thus bore a grudge and paid little attention to the academy’s movements. After inquiring among many people, Tang Hao finally discovered their whereabouts and rushed to Tiandou City.

Just outside Shrek Academy, he noticed several powerful soul masters lurking in the shadows, scattered around the perimeter, closely monitoring every move of the academy.

Sensing something was amiss, Tang Hao stealthily concealed himself. Using his Douluo Seal title, he silently approached them and overheard talk of a hundred-thousand-year transforming soul beast. At that moment, Tang Hao realized Xiao Wu’s identity had been exposed. Hastily, he knocked those soul masters unconscious and rushed into the academy.

To Tang Hao, the aura of a soul beast was like a beacon in the darkness. He headed straight to Tang San...