Chapter 67: Yu Xiaogang: I Must Show You Some True Colors
The soul bone is gone?!
Tang San was shocked to hear this. "Dad, what happened?"
Tang Hao didn't respond to Tang San, instead, he was rummaging through the lead box he had brought and looking towards the entrance of the cave where he had hidden it. His face showed a mix of shock and bewilderment.
"The soul bone your mother left for you is gone!" After searching for a long time, Tang Hao finally sat down on the ground, speaking weakly.
"Gone?" Tang San was stunned.
His mother's soul bone had disappeared?
How could that be possible?
"Dad, could someone have stolen the soul bone Mom left me?" Tang San speculated.
Tang Hao shook his head, "Impossible. This place was specially chosen for its secrecy. Also, when I came in, I checked the entrance. There were no signs of anyone sneaking in."
Tang San was puzzled, "Then how could the soul bone just disappear?"
Tang Hao wanted to know the answer to this question as well.
Despite his Title Douluo level spiritual power scanning inside and outside the cave, he couldn't find any trace of the soul bone. It seemed to have vanished into thin air.
"Damn it! Who could have stolen the soul bone!" Tang Hao was furious.
The Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone was originally intended for his own absorption. It would have greatly enhanced his recovery abilities and healed his injuries. Possessing this soul bone would have added extra security when using high-burden techniques like the Explosion Ring.
However, after seeing Tang San awaken his twin martial souls, he had thought of leaving the soul bone for Tang San. After all, the future of the Hao Tian Sect relied on his twin martial soul son.
"If only I had absorbed that soul bone myself!" Tang Hao regretted inwardly.
A hundred thousand-year soul bone disappearing like this would be unbelievable to anyone.
As Tang Hao was engulfed in regret, Tang San suddenly spoke, "Dad, is it possible that Mom absorbed the soul bone herself to recover her body?"
Tang Hao was taken aback by Tang San's suggestion. Upon further thought, it seemed somewhat plausible.
In the cave, there were only Ah Yin and the soul bone. Although Ah Yin had transformed from human to the Blue Silver Emperor, she might have absorbed the soul bone as energy.
Tang Hao immediately examined the nearby Blue Silver Emperor grass, but unfortunately, he couldn't find anything unusual. There was no significant change in its growth.
Seeing Tang Hao's disappointed face, Tang San could only comfort him, "Dad, even without the soul bone, I can still become stronger. Don't worry!"
Tang Hao shook his head, "You don't understand. That soul bone was a perfect match for you, a hundred thousand-year level soul bone. If you had it, you could definitely defeat Su Yun in the competition ten years later. Even before you turn forty, you might reach the Title Douluo level, breaking my record of achieving it at forty-four!"
After hearing Tang Hao's words, Tang San realized the importance of the soul bone his mother left him.
"It's just too bad. I spread my spiritual power to the limit, but I couldn't find any trace of that soul bone." Tang Hao sighed.
He could only pray that the soul bone was indeed absorbed by Ah Yin. If someone else had taken it, it would be a disaster for him.
After a long silence, Tang Hao's expression turned cold again. He looked at Tang San and said sternly, "Xiao San, from today onwards, I will double the intensity of your special training. Without the soul bone's enhancement, you must work even harder, understand?"
Tang San pursed his lips and nodded firmly, "I understand, Dad! I will persist!"
Tang San's determination was ignited by Tang Hao.
He must win the battle ten years later!
...
Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Xue Qinghe… no, it should be Qian Renxue, was reading reports from various parts of the Heaven Dou Empire in her palace.
This was her routine. After years of infiltration, Qian Renxue almost had every detail of the Heaven Dou Empire at her fingertips.
She even sent spies to gather information about the city defenses throughout the empire, preparing for the Spirit Hall to seize control of the entire Heaven Dou Empire.
Swoosh!
A figure suddenly appeared in front of Qian Renxue's desk.
It was none other than the Porcupine Douluo.
"Your Highness." Porcupine Douluo greeted respectfully.
Qian Renxue nodded slightly and asked, "Is it done?"
"Yes."
Porcupine Douluo replied with a light laugh, "Rest assured, Your Highness. With the power of the Heaven Dou Royal Family, they won't detect the poison I've administered. You just need
to wait for Emperor Xue Beng to 'pass away peacefully'."
"We mustn't be careless."
Qian Renxue's expression remained cautious as she shook her head, "Prince Xue Xing has ties with Dugu Bo. Once Emperor Xue Beng shows symptoms, he will surely invite Dugu Bo for treatment. With Dugu Bo's skills, it's not impossible for him to alleviate Emperor Xue Beng's condition temporarily."
"Our plan must be more perfect."
Porcupine Douluo's eyelid twitched, "Are you suggesting we deal with Dugu Bo first?"
He made a throat-slashing gesture.
"No."
"Dugu Bo, although not the strongest in Title Douluo, still holds the title of Poison Douluo."
"Even though you can counter him, it doesn't mean he's easy to kill."
Qian Renxue supported her chin with her hands crossed on the table, her eyes flickering with a faint light, "Let's just observe for now. As long as we don't make mistakes, we can get what we want."
After decades of infiltration, Qian Renxue didn't mind waiting a bit longer.
"There's another thing, Your Highness. I heard that the Pope has recently taken a new disciple," Porcupine Douluo suddenly mentioned.
A new disciple?
Qian Renxue frowned slightly.
She knew that woman had once taken a girl named Hu Liena as her disciple.
In her view, that woman did it just to irritate her, being so kind to a girl with no blood relation.
She never cared for her that much!
Qian Renxue clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and asked, "A new disciple? Do you know his identity?"
Porcupine Douluo nodded, "Here is the information passed back from the hall. You might want to have a look."
Porcupine Douluo took out a neatly folded piece of paper from his chest and handed it to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue took the paper, unfolded it, and immediately saw a detailed diagram.
Su Yun and Tang San's innate full soul power Blue Silver Grass.
The wager fight between Su Yun and Tang San at Nuoding College.
Yu Xiaogang, the great master, had been hiding in the Soul Master Academy.
Jie Douluo discovered a hundred thousand-year soul beast transforming.
The reemergence of Tang Hao after years of hiding.
The father-son relationship between Tang San and Tang Hao.
Yu Xiaogang's legs were broken to protect the whereabouts of Tang Hao and his son.
Su Yun's real martial soul is the Blue Silver Emperor.
Su Yun becomes a disciple of Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
One event after another, interconnected and clear, unfolded before Qian Renxue. Her pupils contracted as she finished reading the information. She hadn't expected so many things to happen in just under a month.
Her father's killer, Tang Hao, had appeared.
And Tang Hao even had a child with that soul beast! But it was another child named Su Yun who inherited the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul.
This child eventually became a disciple under her mother, the current Pope of the Spirit Hall.
"The ten-year agreement is quite interesting," Qian Renxue mused with a cold smile, then turned to Porcupine Douluo, "Any news on Tang Hao and his son?"
"No," Porcupine Douluo shook his head. "Jie Douluo and Gui Douluo have returned to the Spirit Hall first, instructing people to start searching for information outside. They'll be informed immediately if there's any news."
Qian Renxue looked at the information about Su Yun and Tang San's contract and chuckled, "Actually, it's not that complicated. In ten years, that boy Tang San will definitely come, and if Tang San comes, Tang Hao will definitely be there too."
"At that time, we can capture them together."
"Why are you so sure, Your Highness?" Porcupine Douluo asked, puzzled.
Qian Renxue explained softly, "The contract they signed is not only certified by the Spirit Hall but also by the Angel God. If Tang San doesn't participate, the Angel God will spread his coordinates within the Spirit Hall. He won't be able to escape from our grasp."
As the successor of the Angel God, Qian Renxue naturally understood the rules of the contract better than others.
"To capture Tang San and Tang Hao early, relying on Jie Douluo and Gui Douluo alone might not be enough. It depends on whether that woman is willing to pay the price."
Qian Renxue knew that woman needed achievements to prove her irreplaceability in the Spirit Hall. And Tang Hao and Tang San were the best achievements.
"Do we need to help?"
"No need, just watch and wait," Qian Renxue said with a cold laugh. "I'll take my own path, and she'll take hers. We don't need to interfere with each other."
Porcupine Douluo nodded, bowed to Qian Renxue, and was about to leave.
Just then, Qian Renxue's voice rang out again.
"By the way, send me regular updates about that Su Yun. I want to see how far this kid can grow."
"Yes."
…
Barak Kingdom, south of Soto City.
Shrek Academy.
Yu Xiaogang got off the carriage and, pushing his wheelchair, arrived at the gate of Shrek Academy.
After his legs were broken by Jie Douluo, and the incident was publicized throughout the empire, everyone knew he had not only lost the title of 'Great Master' but had also been crippled for harboring the fugitive Tang Hao.
He couldn't stay in Nuoding City any longer.
Fortunately, he still had old friends to turn to.
"Hey, uncle, who are you?" a golden-haired boy at the gate asked as Yu Xiaogang approached. Next to him was a chubby boy who seemed to have not slept well the previous night, as he was lying on the ground, asleep.
Yu Xiaogang, seeing just a kid, tried to maintain his dignity as a master and said sternly, "I'm a friend of your dean. Could you please call him for me?"
"A friend?" The golden-haired boy looked skeptical as he scrutinized Yu Xiaogang: "Would our dean have a friend as shabby as you?"
Yu Xiaogang had been unable to bathe properly due to his broken legs, which was why he had come to Shrek Academy.
Almost no one in Nuoding City was willing to serve him, even for money, as they considered him bad luck.
"You!"
Yu Xiaogang was about to lose his temper at being called shabby by a kid. He suppressed his anger and said again, "I really am your dean's friend. Please call him for me."
The golden-haired boy thought for a moment, then held out his hand, "Okay, but pay me."
"Pay you? For what?" Yu Xiaogang was taken aback.
"Obviously, for running an errand. How do I know you're not a scammer?"
What kind of students did Flender recruit… Yu Xiaogang thought, frustrated. He planned to reprimand these two after Flender arrived, so he reluctantly took out a few copper soul coins.
However, the golden-haired boy slapped the coins out of Yu Xiaogang's hand, clearly disdain
ful, "Uncle, why are you so stingy? Can't you even spare a gold soul coin?"
"It's not even enough for me to visit twins."
Visit twins?
Yu Xiaogang was at his wit's end.
This kid not only was insolent and demanding gold soul coins for a simple errand but also wanted the money to visit brothels.
"Twins? What twins?" the chubby boy suddenly woke up.
He picked up the copper soul coins from the ground, his eyes lighting up, "Wow, Da Hai, I found money."
"I've got capital for tonight." The chubby boy shouted excitedly.
"Tonight, I'll show you how I make those girls call me daddy."
"Pathetic," the golden-haired boy looked at the chubby boy's lecherous expression and clicked his tongue, "My family... "
He stopped mid-sentence as if remembering something.
"Enough!"
Yu Xiaogang, watching the two boys talk about indecent matters, slammed his wheelchair and shouted, "You two youngsters talking about such obscenities, how will you become powerful soul masters in the future?!"
Yu Xiaogang felt it was his duty to educate these two on behalf of Flender.
However, the chubby boy just glared at him and retorted, "Who the hell are you, dead cripple?"
"None of your business where I go to find girls!"
"I can go wherever I want, what's it to you!"
Yu Xiaogang's face turned red.
In all these years, besides Su Yun, these were the second and third persons to talk back to him like this.
He had to teach these two a lesson!
(End of Chapter)
🌟 Unlock the World of Stories with Early Access on Patreon! 🌟
Hello, beloved readers and supporters!
I am thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to dive deeper into our captivating stories before anyone else. By joining the Patreon community, you'll unlock a treasure trove of benefits, including:
📚 Early Access to 20 Chapters: Be the first to explore new chapters, experiencing the twists and turns of our tales well ahead of regular readers. Your journey through our stories doesn't have to wait!
💬 Connect with the Community: Join a vibrant, like-minded group of readers who share your passion. Engage in exciting discussions, share theories, and make new friends who love the stories as much as you do.
👏 Support the Creator: Your patronage directly contributes to the ongoing creation and improvement of the content you love. Be a vital part of the creative journey!
Patreon.com/anish_44