Atop the ruins of the Hao Tian Clan.
Qin Xiao's foot was pressing down on Tang Hao's chest as he looked down from above, asking indifferently, "Do you wish to die?"
In contrast, Tang Hao was taken aback, having never expected Qin Xiao to ask him such a question. He replied subconsciously, "Would you possibly spare me?"
Qin Xiao shook his head. "Of course not. Although I don't fear you, you are a considerable calamity to those around me. How could I let you roam free?"
"Cut the crap then."
Tang Hao rolled his eyes exaggeratedly.
"Even though I won't spare you, I won't kill you right now either."
"What?"
Upon hearing Qin Xiao's words, Tang Hao was greatly alarmed, as this outcome was somewhat beyond his expectations.
At the same time, he didn't think this was any good news, and a bad premonition faintly emerged in his heart.
"Qin Xiao, are you planning to cripple him? Let me do it."
Liu Erlong wanted to take over the task.
"It's not necessary for now. If he becomes disabled, it might be troublesome if it affects his aptitude; just seal his Soul Power."
Qin Xiao stopped the impulsive Liu Erlong.
"Qin Xiao, what exactly are you going to do to me?"
"If you dare, just give me a quick death."
Tang Hao's pupils suddenly constricted, his voice tinged with panic.
He realized that he must not live on; otherwise, it was highly likely that his existence would be worse than death.
However, Qin Xiao no longer paid him any attention. A surge of Soul Power flowed from his foot into Tang Hao's body, sealing Tang Hao's own Soul Power.
It also left Tang Hao unable to speak or even move his limbs.
"That's it, we can leave now."
Qin Xiao was satisfied and dusted off his hands.
He intended to take Tang Hao overseas and send him to Sea God's Island, letting Tang Hao face the Sea God's trials.
If he could become a Great Priest, it would be perfect—Poseissi could be spared, and Tang Hao could be sacrificed to him.
If he didn't possess the potential to become a Great Priest, it wouldn't be too late to kill Tang Hao then.
In any case, Tang Hao was destined to die, which could be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai.
Qin Xiao hoped he would put up a struggle... he thought to himself.
...
Half a day later.
Blue Tyrant Academy.
"Headmaster, you've returned?"
Seeing the figures of Qin Xiao and Liu Erlong, the teachers of the academy promptly came forward to greet them.
"Has anything happened at the academy in these past few days?"
"Nothing in particular. Vice Headmaster Flander and Vice Headmaster Zhao Wuji have also returned. They said they wanted to discuss some matters with you once you returned."
"Alright, you may go about your business."
After the teacher left, Liu Erlong said to Qin Xiao, "I'll go ahead and get busy, we'll talk later."
"I have some matters to take care of as well," Qin Xiao said while glancing ambiguously at Tang Hao behind him.
"By the way, have Zhao Wuji come see me."
"Okay."
After Liu Erlong responded, he left without any delay.
Qin Xiao, taking Tang Hao with him, entered into the academy, heading straight for his residence.
...
"Master, you've finally returned."
Inside the dormitory, Ah Yin immediately ran up to Qin Xiao with a face full of joy upon seeing him.
"I'm back, it was indeed tough for you while I was away."
"Not at all, not at all. Ah Yin is very happy to do things for Master."
As she spoke, Ah Yin noticed Tang Hao behind Qin Xiao. She suddenly furrowed her brows, "Master, who is he?"
For some reason, she felt a sense of revulsion at the sight of Tang Hao.
Yet she was sure they were meeting for the first time...
As for Tang Hao, waves of shock stirred within him at the sight of Ah Yin.
"Ah Yin, she... she is actually Ah Yin..."
Had Qin Xiao not sealed his ability to speak, Tang Hao would have surely exclaimed in shock at that moment.
Tang Hao was certain, the girl before him was Ah Yin.
He remembered when they first met; wasn't it in a similar state?
Furthermore, even though his Cultivation Level was sealed, his eyes were not. With the sight of a Titled Douluo, he could tell that Ah Yin had taken human form as a soul beast, and moreover, she was the Bluesilver Emperor.
There couldn't be two identical Bluesilver Emperors in the world, so he was sure that this girl was once his wife...
For a moment, Tang Hao's mind was in utter chaos, as if a herd of tens of thousands of alpacas were stampeding through it.
"The remnant of the Hao Tian Clan, Tang Hao!"
"It turns out, it's him!"
Ah Yin's complexion suddenly changed.
She knew some of Qin Xiao's enemies, particularly Tang Hao, who was the root of all evil, instigating trouble everywhere.
"Master, do you feel it's dirty to kill him with your own hands? No worries, Ah Yin isn't afraid. I'll kill him for you."
As she spoke, a vine over a meter long emerged from the palm of her hand, covered in blue and gold interwoven veins, exuding an impression of toughness and thickness.
"What are you doing?"
On hearing Qin Xiao's question, Ah Yin responded without any hesitation, "I'm going to strangle him."
Qin Xiao: "..."
Her straightforwardness took him by surprise.
Meanwhile, as Tang Hao realized what was happening, he finally regained his clarity of mind.
However, his face was filled with grief.
He knew that Ah Yin's attitude was genuine.
"Ah Yin wants to kill me?"
"She's actually going to kill me?"
Tang Hao's mentality collapsed. The memories of their time together came flooding back.
But the once sweet memories were now like sharp spikes ruthlessly stabbing into Tang Hao's heart, almost making it difficult for him to breathe.
"Wait, this man can't die yet, I still have some use for him."
"That's such a pity, then."
Ah Yin sounded somewhat regretful.
Qin Xiao: "..."
He fell silent once more.
Ah Yin had not regained her memories yet, but already held such deep resentment towards Tang Hao?