Chapter 151: Tang Hao Appears, Gathering at Sunset Forest
If Tang Hao truly returns, he and Yu Yuanzhen of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would inevitably join forces upon encountering the Spirit Hall's members. Furthermore, if Tang Hao cannot be captured quickly, the two Titled Douluos from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would surely take notice.
If the four Titled Douluos from the top three sects join forces, not only could Tang Hao potentially escape, but Qian Renxue's years of undercover planning might also go to waste. Thus, for her, observing and waiting for the right moment is the best course of action.
"Then, let's give Su Yun a heads-up to be cautious," Qian Renxue slightly narrowed her eyes and ordered the Serpent Spear Douluo.
"Yes."
After the two Douluos left the room, they discreetly sent a message back to Su Yun.
Su Yun understood that Qian Renxue and her forces wouldn't make a move and naturally accepted this.
"Su Yun, if Tang Hao really returns that night, what are your plans?" Chrysanthemum Douluo asked Su Yun after he put down the letter, inquiring about his thoughts.
After contemplating, Su Yun looked at Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo and said, "With both grandfathers' soul power at level 96, even if Tang Hao has recovered from his injuries, he would likely be at a disadvantage under your joint attack under normal circumstances."
"However, as the letter mentioned, the presence of Yu Yuanzhen and the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect are indeed points we need to be cautious about."
"Capturing Tang Hao with 100% certainty is definitely not an easy task."
"Including Clan Leader Bai He of the Agility Clan, he could also potentially disrupt our plans that night."
Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed, "It's a pity that we don't have enough time now, or else we could have requested additional forces from within the hall."
"Just relying on me, the old ghost, and Dugu Bo is not enough."
Su Yun smiled, "If we can't capture Tang Hao, capturing Tang San is also an option."
"Compared to Tang Hao, his son Tang San, whom Tang Hao is fond of, is more worth capturing."
Saying this, Su Yun arranged for the Spirit Hall's forces to spread a net throughout the city, waiting for Tang Hao and Tang San's return.
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With only three days left until the month's deadline given by Dugu Bo to Yu Xiaogang and his group, information about Yu Xiaogang was widely circulated both inside and outside Heaven Dou City.
When Tang Hao returned with Tang San and saw many people gathered outside the city discussing, Tang San immediately became enraged.
He couldn't believe that Poison Douluo would do such a thing, not only imprisoning his teacher but also demanding two ten-thousand-year soul bones from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as compensation!
Although the intention was to scare Dugu Bo, Tang San knew his teacher would have returned Dugu Yan if her soul bone hadn't been stolen.
Sensing the dire situation, Tang Hao, who was extremely savvy, immediately brought Tang San back to the academy under the cover of night.
After secretly meeting with Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, Tang Hao, led by the two, went to the room where Yu Xiaogang's soul bone was stolen.
Now, Tang Hao's strength had largely recovered.
As soon as he entered the room, he began to search for soul power traces.
However, too much time had passed, and even he could not detect any external soul power.
"Dad, we must rescue the teacher and the others," Tang San urged.
Tang Hao nodded.
They had to rescue the people and retrieve the lost soul bone.
Thinking of this, Tang Hao felt disappointed in Yu Xiaogang for losing the soul bone in the academy and foolishly confronting Dugu Bo.
Tang Hao was now questioning how Yu Xiaogang earned the title of Grandmaster.
"Tang Hao, I heard that the Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Yuanzhen, is also here," Dai Mubai mentioned.
"You could discuss with him."
Tang Hao was surprised to hear that Yu Yuanzhen had come, but understanding the rumors about Yu Xiaogang being his son, he could piece everything together.
However, the idea of negotiating with Yu Yuanzhen was something Tang Hao had never considered.
He was Haotian Douluo! Dealing with a minor Poison Douluo should not require the assistance of other Titled Douluos, or how could he continue to hold his head high in the continent?
"By the way, Fatty, I remember telling you how to neutralize the snake poison. Why didn't you capture Dugu Yan at that time?"
Curious about the failed attempt to kidnap Dugu Yan, Tang San questioned Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's joint effort.
"Couldn't my realgar wine combined with your flame neutralize Dugu Yan's poison?"
Upon Tang San's reminder, Ma Hongjun bitterly smiled, "Your method worked, but we were just unlucky to encounter someone who disrupted our plan."
"Even more infuriatingly, after that woman rescued Dugu Yan from us, she even sent an old man to return Dugu Yan!"
Old man?
"Who?" Tang San asked.
"Don't know."
Ma Hongjun said, "All I know is that the old man also had a flying martial soul like me, but his speed was incredibly fast, likely at least at the Soul Emperor level or above."
"Alright, Xiao San, no matter who the opponent is, with my strength, it's more than enough to rescue your teachers."
"You can see, this place is no longer suitable for you to stay."
"Just a Du Gu Bo is enough to give you all a hard time. If you continue to stay here, it will definitely affect your future cultivation."
Tang Hao calmly said, "After I rescue your teachers this time, I will take you back to Hao Tian Sect."
Tang San nodded slightly, agreeing that his father's words indeed made sense.
Hearing this, Dai Mubai immediately widened his eyes and asked, "Lord Tang Hao, can you take me with you?"
Tang Hao looked at Dai Mubai and shook his head, "The current Hao Tian Sect will not allow outsiders to enter."
Dai Mubai's face, filled with anticipation, immediately cooled down upon hearing Tang Hao's words, and his expression became dim.
However, he quickly regained his fighting spirit.
He must become stronger as soon as possible, for Zhu Qing was still waiting for him to rescue her.
"There's no time to delay, I'll go rescue Grandmaster first. You guys be careful in the academy." With those words, Tang Hao was about to leave.
At this moment, Tang San stepped forward and said, "Dad, take me with you, maybe I can help."
Then, Tang San also looked at Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, saying, "Mubai, Fatty, although Poison Douluo has not made a move against you until now, I think it's because he prides himself on being a titled Douluo and disdains to act against juniors like you."
"But I think, you should come with us and personally apologize to him."
"If we can rescue the teachers without a fight in the end, that would be best."
Tang San looked at Tang Hao and asked, "Dad, what do you think?"
Tang Hao felt that his son's words indeed made sense.
After all, a fight between two titled Douluos might attract the attention of people inside the Heaven Dou Imperial City's Spirit Hall.
Noticing Tang Hao's gaze on them, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun immediately agreed with Tang San's words.
"Xiao San, I think what you said makes a lot of sense."
"We indeed should go and apologize."
Tang San was very satisfied with their response and said, "In that case, dad, let's go."
"Alright!"
With that, Tang Hao waved his hand and took the three youngsters towards the Sunset Forest where Du Gu Bo was located.
...
Sunset Forest.
Du Gu Bo was sitting on the ground, resting and recuperating.
Beside him were Yu Yuanzhen and Bai He.
With the final deadline only a day or two away, they naturally came to the Sunset Forest early.
"Clan Leader Bai He, I didn't expect you to know Tang Hao was coming back." Yu Yuanzhen came to see Du Gu Bo a day or two in advance, questioning why the latter did not act.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Bai He replied indifferently, "Sorry, Clan Leader Yu, there are some things I can't easily speak of without confirmation."
"Originally, the Spirit Hall said your son was colluding with Tang Hao, but I never saw any evidence from the Spirit Hall, so I never believed Tang Hao had re-emerged."
"Now that your son has spoken, I naturally wanted to see my nephew again."
Yu Yuanzhen had no complaints about Bai He's response, so he turned to Du Gu Bo and said, "Old Poison, are you still unwilling to let my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan people go?"
"I've said it, give me the ten thousand year soul bones, and I'll release them." Du Gu Bo opened his eyes and responded lightly.
Yu Yuanzhen retorted, "Two ten thousand year soul bones, and you dare to ask?!"
Du Gu Bo, already aware of Qian Renxue's intentional price hike, directly said, "Are your brother and your son's lives not worth two soul bones in your eyes?"
"Hmph! I advise you to release them early, and I might still compensate you with something."
"Otherwise, if Tang Hao really comes, he probably won't listen to your nonsense and will directly start a fight." Yu Yuanzhen sneered.
As his words fell, a cool breeze suddenly blew from the sky.
Suddenly, the three men on the ground sharply focused their gaze upwards.
The next second, a dark figure, carrying three smaller shadows, landed on the ground.
"Tang Hao!"
"It really is you!" Seeing the newcomer, Bai He was the first to recognize his nephew, excitedly shouting.
Though many years had passed and Tang Hao's appearance had become haggard, Bai He could still recognize his nephew at a glance.
"Uncle!"
Seeing Bai He there, Tang Hao was equally shocked.
Ma Hongjun, standing beside Tang Hao and seeing him call Bai He uncle, immediately felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.
He remembered the time not long ago when Bai He flew over his head with Du Gu Yan, and he had been somewhat disrespectful.
"Tang Hao! It really is you!"
Yu Yuanzhen and Du Gu Bo spoke simultaneously at this moment.
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