Xu Sanshi leaned in close to Huo Yuhao, wrapping an arm around his shoulders, "Hehe, Yuhao, it's good that you understand, but even if you're really going to take action against Duke White Tiger, we won't just stand by and watch!"
Ma Xiaotao earnestly added, "That's right, since we're all from Tang Sect, no matter the reason, we can't abandon you!"
Tang Wutong also gently nodded, "Mhm!"
Upon hearing their words, Huo Yuhao's eyes couldn't help but become moist, "Everyone... thank you."
They were indeed his "family," infinitely better than those disgusting people from Duke White Tiger's Mansion that Dai Hao belonged to!
Tang Ya's beautiful eyes glinted as she spoke softly, "There's no need to thank us, but now there's an important matter that requires your attention!"
Huo Yuhao wiped the corners of his eyes, asking solemnly, "Sister Tang Ya, what is it?"
Xu Sanshi teased, "What else could it be? It's of course grilling fish!"
Jiang Nannan's eyes also shone as she said eagerly, "That's right, it's rare for Tang Ya to give Tang Sect disciples a day off, so naturally, we have to taste your grilled fish!"
Ma Xiaotao chimed in, "Seconded!"
Huo Yuhao swallowed hard, "Can I refuse?"
The warmth in his heart shattered instantly, realizing that even as a Soul Sage, he couldn't escape the fate of grilling fish...
Tang Ya said with a smile, "No, you can't. I, as the Master of Tang Sect, command you."
...
Before long, night had fallen...
Qian Yu came alone to the shores of Sea God's Lake, looking at his remaining right arm, his pale golden eyes flickering continuously...
He couldn't help but purse his lips, murmuring, "After losing an arm, is it really impossible to become a God?"
The words of Niu Tian and Titan echoed endlessly in his mind...
If he couldn't become a God, it was completely impossible for him to be with Tang Wutong...
Yet Tang San, Tang Wutong's father, deliberately cut off his own arm in the Valley of Cosmic Love. Could it have been to keep him from obtaining the chance to ascend to Godhood?
While Qian Yu was deep in thought, an elderly voice rang out beside him, "Why the daze? It's rare to see you here alone after so many years!"
Qian Yu turned his head in surprise and saw Elder Xuan, his waist adorned with a liquor gourd, right hand clutching a greasy chicken leg...
But what was different was the absence of his previously sloppy appearance, more like a wise old man who had pondered the truths of life...
Qian Yu joked, "Elder Xuan, you're already the Pavilion Master of Sea God's Pavilion, and you're still so unkempt. Isn't that a bad influence if other Shrek students see you?"
Elder Xuan took a big bite of the chicken leg, retorting irritably, "Go away, I bathe every other day; how am I unkempt?"
Qian Yu chuckled, "Really? Some things never change, do they?"
Elder Xuan was not annoyed, instead, he turned his gaze towards Qian Yu's empty left sleeve, asking, "Qian Yu, what were you thinking about just now? You look so troubled. Is it because of your arm?"
Qian Yu's expression grew serious, "Yeah."
Then, changing his tone, he inquired, "Elder Xuan, do you think, with my left arm gone and my soul power rank having plummeted by six levels, I still have a chance to become a God?"
Elder Xuan's eyes widened in surprise, "Become a God? I hadn't expected your goal to be so ambitious."
While it's true that Qian Yu's talent was indeed strong, reaching the frightening Titled Douluo level at just sixteen or seventeen years old, and his strength could even compare to a Hyper Douluo or even an Ultimate Douluo!
But in his eyes, the chances of becoming a God were close to zero!
Many Ultimate Douluo have been born on the Continent, but only a handful have actually acquired a God Position and become Gods!
This requires not only talent but also an opportunity!
Qian Yu glanced at Xuan Zi, instantly understanding what he was thinking...
He shook his head and said, "Looking at you, Elder Xuan, it seems you really don't hold much hope for me!"
Xuan Zi, with a smile, opened his mouth to say, "It's not that I don't hold hope, but do you truly wish to become a god?"
"To become a god would mean to watch your companions, kin, and beloved turn to dry bones while your own appearance and lifespan remain unchanged. Besides, could you bear to witness Xiao Wu Tong die before your eyes?"
Qian Yu raised his eyebrows, really wanting to say that with Tang San's help, Tang Wutong would certainly become a god with absolute certainty!
Therefore, this motivational speech had no effect on him whatsoever…
Seeing that Qian Yu still didn't get it, Xuan Zi patted his shoulder, passed over the wine gourd tied at his waist, and tempted him, "Why think so much, here, take a sip?"
Qian Yu's brows knitted tightly, showing undisguised disgust on his face…
Xuan Zi chuckled and said, "Hey… you actually despise my precious gourd!"
Qian Yu glanced at him, took the wine gourd from the latter, quickly pulled out the stopper, and began to guzzle it down…
"Glug glug glug~~"
In a moment, most of the wine in the gourd had disappeared, and Qian Yu felt as if his entire body was being scorched, his cheeks turning exceptionally red…
Seeing this, Xuan Zi hurriedly snatched the wine gourd back and glared fiercely at Qian Yu, "Enough, enough, leave some for me! You little rascal."
Then, he picked up the wine gourd and took a sip…
After putting down the wine gourd, Xuan Zi let out a satisfied belch, "Burp~~"
When his blurry eyes turned to Qian Yu again, he saw the latter had already fallen asleep on the cold ground…
Xuan Zi stared at his sleeping form and smacked his lips, "He didn't even use his Soul Power to dispel the strong effects of the alcohol, what a real man!"
But deep down, he also felt a bit of relief and murmured, "You stinker, I realized long ago that you're different from others, you're actually not from this Continent, huh?"
Thinking this, Xuan Zi quickly shook his head and said, "But… what does it matter?"
Having said that, he picked up the wine gourd again and took another hearty swallow…
…
In the Inner Court, inside Qian Yu's room…
There lay Qian Yu on the bed, coughing violently, "Cough cough…"
Half-awake, his head felt heavy and foggy…
Quickly dissolving it with his Divine Power, he finally came to his senses…
Tang Wutong asked anxiously, "Qian Yu, how are you feeling now?"
Qian Yu shook his head and slowly stood up, "I'm alright."
Xu Sanshi teased, "Qian Yu, I didn't expect you to sleep until now. Were you attacked yesterday?"
Jiang Nannan gave him a glare and said, "Xu Sanshi, can't you see how worried Wu Tong is? Don't talk nonsense!"
Tang Wutong breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that you're alright, I thought something had happened to you."
Qian Yu rubbed Tang Wutong's hair and apologized, "Wu Tong, I'm sorry for making you worry."
Who would have thought that the alcohol in Elder Xuan's gourd was so strong!
Bei Bei from the side reminded, "Qian Yu, since you're fine, stop being overly affectionate with Wu Tong. Teacher Xuan and Dean Fan are waiting for you to escort them to the Sun-Moon Empire…"
Qian Yu recalled and nodded, "Right, I almost forgot about that. Let's go over now."
Subsequently, the group headed towards the place where Xuan Ziwen and Fan Yu were waiting…
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