Chapter 320: Reason For Tang Hao’s Seclusion (1)
Ning Fengzhi brought Tang San to a teahouse to meet a youth.
Qinghe's gaze shifted to Tang San,
"This should be uncle Ning's esteemed brother Tang San."
"I don't deserve the praise."
Tang San nodded lightly at the youth.
Ning Fengzhi smiled:
"I'll introduce you. Little San, this is the Heaven Dou Empire's present crown prince, his highness Xue Qinghe."
Tang San was inwardly alarmed, and immediately understood why this youth felt familiar. That was it, his appearance was somewhat similar to both emperor Xue Ye, as well as the ones that originally inconvenienced Shrek Academy, fourth prince Xue Beng and prince Xue Xing.
"So it's his highness the crown prince. Tang San offers his respect."
Bowing slightly, Tang San was neither servile nor overbearing.
Xue Qinghe praised:
"If uncle Ning hadn't told me, I really would have found it difficult to believe you're only fourteen. To think that when I was fourteen, I was just an ignorant boy. I'm happy to meet you, and if you don't mind, call me big brother Xue. It's better not to mention the words 'crown prince'."
Tang San couldn't help being astounded by the other party's manner of speech and bearing; did he really have the same father as that prince Xue Beng? Why was there such a difference? As a person of two lifetimes, Tang San inferred from Ning Fengzhi bringing him to meet this crown prince that the prince had already obtained the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Recalling that emperor Xue Ye wasn't exactly young, could it be that there was a struggle for position in the Heaven Dou imperial family?
Ning Fengzhi said from the side:
"Alright, let's sit down and talk. The green tea here is pretty good. Little San, you try it as well."
The three host and guests sat down, and Xue Qinghe personally poured tea for Ning Fengzhi and Tang San. Without need to drink, just the scent had a feeling of penetrating deep into the heart. Further adding the antique decorations in the room, it was very easy to feel relaxed both mentally and physically.
Tang San said:
"Big brother Xue, I heard from uncle Ning that you knew something about my father going into seclusion."
Xue Qinghe nodded, saying:
"Actually, I don't know everything. Only what I heard from the court officials. Your esteemed father was always my idol, so I asked around at that time. According to what I learned, the reason your esteemed father disappeared from the Spirit Master world, was related to Spirit Hall."
"Eh? Big brother Xue, do you know something concrete?"
Tang San somewhat anxiously asked. According to what Strength Clan chief Tai Tan and Ning Fengzhi said, his father was one of the twin Douluo of the first ranked of the seven great schools, Clear Sky School. With such a venerable position, how could he have degenerated into a drunkard blacksmith? The reasons for this had always been what Tang San wanted to know.
Xue Qinghe didn't keep him in suspense, nodding:
"What I learned was this. Approximately fifteen years ago, counting back, it should have been before you were born. Spirit Hall was apparently looking for something. That thing was extremely important to Spirit Hall. Consequently, Spirit Hall dispatched a formidable line-up to search all over. Not only did four platinum bishops all participate, but even the Supreme Pontiff at that time as well as his two personal guards participated. The people I talked to didn't know what specifically they were looking for, but from the way Spirit Hall's senior members came out in force, that was certainly something extremely important.
"And this thing seemed to have fallen into your father's hands. At that time your father wasn't at the Clear Sky School, but should have brought your mother to travel the Continent. Abruptly getting involved in this matter was presumably also made things extremely difficult. I also don't know the details of the negotiations between him and Spirit Hall. I only heard that your father declared his separation from Clear Sky School not long after. At that time, your father was still a Spirit Douluo and hadn't yet reached the Title Douluo realm.
"Not long after this was another piece of news. It was said your father and Spirit Hall had a decisive duel somewhere, and was injured. But they apparently still didn't successfully obtain that thing. It was precisely from that battlefield that it was known your father had already reached the Title Douluo stage. Spirit Hall admitted to this themselves, and said your esteemed father had become the nowadays youngest Title Douluo."
Hearing this, Tang San couldn't help asking:
"Then my mother?"
Xue Qinghe shook his head, saying:
"My information doesn't have anything pertaining to your mother. Only that less than a month after that battle, Spirit Hall announced the death of the Supreme Pontiff, and the succession of the new Supreme Pontiff. Therefore, my sources judged it very possible that the Supreme Pontiff was severely wounded in the battle with your father, dying not long after, and that your father chose to go into seclusion for this reason. Even though he had separated from Clear Sky School, he was after all still their most important direct disciple. His hiding was presumably also to keep the School from getting involved. After all, Spirit Hall really is too powerful, even so much that they're on an equal footing with the two great empires, not something a single school has the capability to resist. Even the present age's number one great school wouldn't be capable. It was also starting from this time that the Clear Sky School distanced itself from peoples' eyes, and very rarely moved in the Spirit Master world."
Ning Fengzhi interjected:
"If all this is true, then what's most important is finding out just what that thing Spirit Hall fought over was, and the true circumstances of that fight. This is perhaps also something only those involved would know. Only, it's certain that battle is closely related to your father's reason for going into seclusion."
Tang San silently nodded. Even though Xue Qinghe's words were somewhat discrepant from his own conjecture, it was still extremely reasonable. In the Douluo Continent, only Spirit Hall would have the strength to force a Title Douluo into seclusion, and force the number one great school into seclusion. If his father had really killed the Supreme Pontiff, then the hatred and desire for revenge between him and Spirit Hall were enormous. In order to avoid implicating the School, in order to avoid pursuit, he had brought him to live in a small mountain village.
But in Xue Qinghe's entire story there was no mention of his mother. Could it be that his mother had been killed by Spirit Hall in that battle?
Unconsciously, Tang San's fists gradually tightened. Even if he had no relationship with his mother in this world, his life was after all given him by this mother. In his body flowed the blood of her and his father. He could not live under the same sky as his parents' enemies. If it truly was done by Spirit Hall, then…...
Thinking of this, an uncontrollable threatening cold light appeared in Tang San's eyes.
Xue Qinghe said:
"That's all I know, I truly find it embarrassing. I've dispatched people to investigate, but it's already been more than ten years, and I'm afraid it won't be very effective."
"Many thanks for the information, big brother Xue. As far as I'm concerned, being able to learn this is already very useful."
Tang San's expression very quickly recovered to normal.
Xue Qinghe smiled faintly, saying:
"No need for brother Tang to be polite, it's as easy as lifting my hand."
With the serious matters concluded, the trio drank tea and chatted idly. Tang San discovered that this Xue Qinghe wasn't only extremely entertaining in conversation, but also had extensive knowledge and learning. His style of conversation relaxed people, and throughout the conversation he never argued. Tang San discovered from his own observations that this person's mind was extremely broad, different as black and white from prince Xue Beng and prince Xue Xing.
"Brother Tang, it would be better to eat lunch together."
Xue Qinghe proposed.
Tang San shook his head, saying:
"No, I'll still return to the Academy."
Xue Qinghe smiled faintly, and pulled out a golden medal from his chest. The golden medal design was simple, but it contained a stream of unusual energy, and on the surface was carved a Heaven character.
"Since it's like that, as a brother I won't keep you. I'll give you this medal. If there's any matter later on, use it to come find me at the imperial palace."
Tang San hesitated a moment on seeing the gold medal, and Ning Fengzhi to the side said:
"Qinghe doesn't have any other intentions, take it. This badge is only Qinghe's personal seal, there are no other uses."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi say this, Tang San didn't decline. Picking up the heavy gold medal, he put it into his Twenty Four Moonlit Bridges.
Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi personally saw Tang San to the door of the teahouse, and Tang San bid farewell to the two and returned to Shrek Academy.
Seeing Tang San's gradually disappearing back, Xue Qinghe praising said:
"Teacher, you're right. He really isn't like an only fourteen year old child. Not only does he conceal his thoughts, but his discourse and manner are all very steady. Truly worthy of being a child of the Clear Sky School."
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, saying:
"This child's brilliance can't be accorded the Clear Sky School, it all relies on his own capability. Even I can't see his future clearly. If it was another Spirit Master, it would be very difficult to succeed with Blue Silver Grass as a spirit, but he's different. At such a young age he has not only already reached the fortieth rank, but the strength he has displayed is also not a bit different from fortieth ranked Spirit Masters with first rate spirits. In the future, if he can settle the issue of twin spirit backlash, this child is bound to become a character who calls the wind and summons the rain in the Continent, he will even surpass his father."
Xue Qinghe thought deeply and nodded,
"I will pay special attention to researching the matters related to Clear Sky Douluo's withdrawal, I hope I can find some accurate information soon. As for Tang San, I'll first build a good relationship with him. Even though he's outstanding, right now he's still too young."
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