Following behind Gold Crocodile Douluo, Tang San had a vague sense of foreboding, but his instincts told him that if he were to run now, he would undoubtedly die!
So, he steeled himself to follow this dark path to its end!
As expected, after they had traveled some distance...
Gold Crocodile Douluo suddenly halted, turned towards the elder sitting on the ground ahead, who showed no signs of soul power fluctuation, and said, "Grand Elder, Tang San has arrived!"
The latter, upon hearing this, spoke in an indifferent tone, "He has arrived, has he? Well then, Gold Crocodile, you may leave us. I have some words I wish to share with him alone!"
Gold Crocodile Douluo offered no argument, replying, "Yes, Grand Elder!"
After a deep look at Tang San, he left the area...
Watching the atmosphere grow heavy with tension, Tang San swallowed hard, and couldn't help but start speaking, "That... that um..."
But before he could finish, he was interrupted by Qian Dao Liu, "So you are Tang San??"
Tang San, flattered and surprised, nodded and agreed, "Yes, yes I am, Grand Elder!"
He had just heard the departing powerful figure address the other as Grand Elder, so he opted for the same title!
After a moment of silence, Qian Dao Liu spoke again, "If I'm not mistaken, your father would be Tang Hao, right?"
Tang San's eyes widened with excitement, "Grand Elder, how... how do you know? Could it be that you know my father?"
Qian Dao Liu opened his deep eyes, "Of course, I know him. Your father is the renowned Hao Tian Douluo, and it wouldn't be an overstatement to call him the youngest Titled Douluo!"
Although these words were complimentary, they were tinged with an indescribable anger...
Tang San exclaimed, "What... What? My father is that powerful?"
No wonder he was able to leave safely with me when Holy Soul Village was attacked!
It turns out he was a Titled Douluo level powerhouse!
Realizing something, Qian Dao Liu narrowed his eyes, "What? Hasn't Tang Hao told you about his affairs?"
Tang San didn't deny it, responding, "Yes, my father only told me some about his origins, and that he wanted me to grow up and then return to the Hao Tian Clan to acknowledge my ancestors and lineage."
Qian Dao Liu marveled, "To acknowledge your ancestors and lineage, is it?"
Interesting. Since Tang Hao hadn't told Tang San everything, perhaps he could steer the boy's thoughts his way.
"Grand Elder, do you perhaps know something about my father?"
Snapping back to reality, Qian Dao Liu scoffed, "Indeed, I do know some secrets about Tang Hao, would you like to hear them?"
"Of course, and perhaps after listening, you might have some different thoughts about your father and the Hao Tian Clan!"
Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he didn't immediately answer...
After listening, would I really think differently about my father and the Hao Tian Clan?
Could it be that my mother's death had something to do with them??
If that was the case, I couldn't back down now!!
With this thought, his gaze grew serious as he looked straight at Qian Dao Liu, "Grand Elder, please, tell me about my father!"
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Several hours later, Tang San was slumped on the ground, pallid...
Murmuring to himself, "Impossible, how could this be, how could father and the people of the Hao Tian Clan treat my mother like this..."
Seeing his goal achieved, Qian Dao Liu finally stood up...
After glancing at him once more, he reminded, "Child, I've said all that I wanted to say, now take some time to think it over here!"
Although Tang San possessed innate full soul power, he was still just a child!
With just a few words from him, his defenses were completely shattered...
It will not be long before a new "Tang San" is born!
With that thought, he turned and stepped away from the main hall that once belonged to him…
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Seeing Qian Dao Liu, who seldom left the main hall, enter their line of sight, all the guest elders present stood up…
They respectfully greeted, "Grand Elder!"
The latter glanced at them casually and let out a light "Hmm!"…
Gold Crocodile Douluo, who was second only to Qian Dao Liu in strength, immediately approached and asked softly, "Grand Elder, why have you come out?"
"Could it be that you have already killed that Tang San??"
If that were the case, it would be understandable, after all, he was the son of Qian Xun Ji's killer!
Qian Dao Liu shook his head, stroking his beard, "No, I did not kill him, but rather I have filled his mind with some non-existent matters!"
Upon hearing this, Gold Crocodile Douluo became even more puzzled…
However, he soon thought of something and exclaimed in surprise, "Grand Elder, could it be that you…"
Qian Dao Liu confirmed what he was about to say, "Hmm! If all goes as expected, Tang San will become a member of the Martial Soul Hall!"
This statement was not only to inform Gold Crocodile Douluo but also to tell the other guest elders!
The rest of the guest elders were dumbfounded…
Jiang Long Douluo couldn't help but blurt out, "What?? Grand Elder, are you really going to keep this kid?"
"He killed the previous Pope, in my opinion, he should be sent to hell using the most brutal method!!"
Guibao Douluo chimed in, "Yes, Grand Elder, what is the point of doing this? If this kid grows up, he is likely to become the enemy of Martial Soul Hall."
Qianjun Douluo also expressed his dissatisfaction, "Grand Elder, I know there must be a reason for your decision, but Tang San is the child of Tang Hao, we must not let him stay!"
Moxiong Douluo was even more vehement, "Grand Elder, let me kill that kid, only the dead pose no threat!!"
If only I had not been soft-handed earlier and had directly finished off that Tang San, that would have put an end to all of this!!
Hearing these words, Qian Dao Liu couldn't help but sternly say, "Silence, I'll say it again, Tang San will become a member of Martial Soul Hall!"
"What you need to do is not to kill that Tang San, but to help him cultivate!!"
Gold Crocodile Douluo clenched his fist, gritted his teeth and countered, "Grand Elder, I think you should carefully reconsider. Asking the guest elders to cultivate the child of Tang Hao is somewhat too demanding!"
Not only Jiang Long Douluo and others, but even I cannot do it!!
However, Qian Dao Liu completely disregarded their opinions…
He said again, "I do not wish to repeat myself, if anyone dares to harm Tang San on their own initiative, do not blame me for being heartless!!"
Training Tang San is merely for him to personally kill his own father!
Once that is done, his usefulness will be exhausted!!
Clearly, the guest elders were not very receptive, but out of respect for his authority, they could only reply, "Yes, Grand Elder."
Although the Grand Elder said not to kill that Tang San and even to teach him!
However, there are no rules about which methods to use!!
Just need to make Tang San suffer a bit, and when he can no longer persevere, the Grand Elder will surely lose interest in him…
At that time, any excuse can be found to eliminate him!!
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