Chapter 120: Xiao Wu — I'm a Hundred-Thousand-Year Little Sister Wu!
"This hatred must be avenged. No matter who it was, I'll find them one day," Tang Hao said coldly, his eyes filled with pure killing intent.
"Haodi… could it be that Xiao Wu, the one who rescued Xiao San—might she somehow be connected to that evil soul master?"
After calming himself, Tang Xiao finally voiced his suspicion. From Flender's account, he knew Xiao Wu was another student at Shrek Academy.
"Xiao Wu's identity is… special, Big Brother. Don't ask for now. I'll explain later," Tang Hao replied with a shake of his head.
Xiao Wu was a spirit beast—no matter what, she couldn't possibly be associated with an evil soul master. She must have saved Tang San by enlisting help from other beasts in the forest.
But as for how to tell his brother that Xiao Wu was one of the fabled hundred-thousand-year beasts? That, Tang Hao still hadn't figured out. He knew Tang Xiao would only think him reckless for letting such a creature stay so close to his son.
Tang Xiao dropped the matter; the idea that Xiao Wu might actually be a spirit beast had never crossed his mind. He'd been too preoccupied with Tang San's safety to extend his spiritual sense toward anyone else.
"Haodi, I must return to the sect. You must protect Xiao San—no matter what, he must not meet harm again."
Tang Hao nodded solemnly. He understood perfectly. From now on, nothing and no one would take his son from his sight.
"Dean Flender, I must trouble you," Tang Xiao said warmly before departing.
Flender's heart nearly burst from pride—the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect himself was addressing him with courtesy.
"Ah, Sect Master Tang, you flatter me. Failing to protect Xiao San was my own negligence. His safety and training are our academy's top priority.
Since the Grandmaster's arrival, he's created a detailed recovery and advancement plan for Xiao San, and every teacher is working together to support it.
We won't—cannot—let anything happen to him ever again," Flender vowed earnestly.
Tang Xiao nodded approvingly and left.
As for Tang Hao, he followed quietly, resolved to stay in the shadows near Soto City from this moment on—to shield Tang San and Xiao Wu personally.
When they were gone, Flender exhaled sharply and wiped the sweat from his brow.
He'd survived another crisis.
"Xiao Wu, I ought to worship you," he muttered. "Without you, I'd be a dead man.
A twin-spirit genius like Tang San means everything to the Clear Sky Sect—and to Tang Hao…"
He knew exactly what that meant.
Still, he breathed easier now. After this incident, the Haotian Douluo himself would surely guard the area in secret.
And with him nearby, nothing would dare go wrong—right?
Night fell.
Within the forest behind Shrek Academy, a slender figure appeared—Xiao Wu.
"I was the one who called you here through sound transmission," came a deep voice. "I'm Xiao San's father. Thank you, Xiao Wu, for saving him."
A tall man in black stepped from the shadows—Tang Hao.
After much thought, he had decided to meet her face-to-face. Xiao Wu's act of rescue had already exposed part of her secret; pretending ignorance now would only seem suspicious.
"You're… you're his father? Then you know what I am?"
Her voice shook slightly—part surprise, part fear.
Tang Hao's tone softened. "Don't be afraid. I am Haotian Douluo—but more importantly, I am Xiao San's father. You saved him, but by doing so, you've also drawn suspicion to yourself.
You shouldn't have come back. The Star Dou Great Forest is where you truly belong."
Xiao Wu bit her lip, her eyes glistening. "I hesitated… I thought about leaving.
But if I left, would I ever see him again?
When the evil soul master took him, I felt my heart tearing in two. That pain made me realize the truth—I understand my heart now.
I swore that day—I will never leave Xiao San again!"
Her eyes shone with unshakable resolve. Even if it cost her life, she would stay with Tang San.
Tang Hao was stunned; in her stubbornness and her love, he saw Ah Yin all over again—her gentle devotion, her care, her pure and unwavering affection.
Yes, Ah Yin had been just like this—choosing death without hesitation just to remain with him forever.
And now, Xiao Wu was the same, her devotion to his son mirroring that of his beloved's.
Xiao San truly is my blood, Tang Hao thought, his chest tightening.
"You knew about me all along, didn't you?" Xiao Wu asked softly.
A faint smile touched his lips. "I've been protecting Xiao San from the shadows this entire time. Of course I noticed you.
You remind me of his mother—she, too, was a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form.
But she was at full maturity when she transformed, while you… you're still in your juvenile stage. You're far bolder than she ever was."
Xiao Wu's eyes widened in shock. "Xiao San's mother was also… a spirit beast?"
"She was. Xiao San doesn't know, and you mustn't tell him.
I'll be nearby, protecting both of you. I'll leave a trace of my spiritual power within you—it'll conceal your true nature from anyone below Title Douluo, though not from one of equal rank or higher."
His voice was low and solemn.
"Thank you. Thank you for not rejecting me—or our bond," Xiao Wu said, eyes shining with excitement.
"Go now, before anyone suspects you're gone," Tang Hao said with a wave of his hand.
Xiao Wu bowed deeply, turned, and vanished into the forest.
A sly grin curved her lips as she ran.
Hmph. I'm Little Sister Wu, a hundred-thousand-year soul beast! Even the mighty Haotian Douluo ended up as my bodyguard—who can beat me now?
Behind her, Tang Hao stood silently, eyes following her retreating figure.
A single crimson spirit ring shimmered faintly beside him, radiating vast power.
"Ah Yin… our son has grown. And he's found a girl just like you.
Rest easy—I'll protect them both. I'll make sure they stay together forever."
Determination flashed in Tang Hao's eyes.
Meanwhile, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Old Snake had finished meditating for several days. Taking the immortal herb meant for his grandson, he departed.
Dugu Shuo also prepared to leave—but not before sharing something vital with Dugu Feng.
During the great battle between Bibi Dong and Tang Hao, the Heaven Dou royal faction had mobilized its forces outside the city to display strength.
Ning Fengzhi had sent word to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—but not a single member came.
Under normal circumstances, the Upper Three Sects were united by shared destiny. At the very least, Yu Yuanzhen or Yu Luomian should have appeared to declare solidarity.
But neither had come.
Before the Clear Sky Sect's seclusion, their alliance was clear—the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stood with the Heaven Dou Empire, the Clear Sky Sect leaned toward Star Luo, and the Blue Lightning Clan remained neutral, maintaining good relations with both sides—and even Spirit Hall.
But after the Clear Sky Sect withdrew, the Blue Lightning Clan quietly tilted toward the Heaven Dou Empire.
And now… had they changed sides again?
(END CHAPTER)
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