Chapter 134: Tang San: Xiao Wu, You’re Not Human!!!

"Who's there?! If you don't come out now, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Tang Hao's stern voice echoed like a thunderous warning.

That shout seemed to pierce straight through Tang San's soul.

In his memory, his father had always been a lazy and indifferent man, only focused on forging iron and drinking alcohol every day. This was the first time Tang San had ever seen Tang Hao radiate such a terrifying aura.

Looking at Tang Hao's imposing figure, Tang San couldn't help but see a reflection of himself.

Tang Hao frowned slightly, seeing that the intruder hadn't responded. The next moment, the Haotian Hammer in his hand gleamed, and simultaneously, nine soul rings appeared at his feet.

With a powerful leap, Tang Hao instantly appeared behind Tang San. At the same time, the massive hammer in his hand stopped just five centimeters from Tang San's face.

The gust of wind from the descending hammer stung Tang San's skin.

Their eyes met, and for a moment, the atmosphere became strangely tense.

"Brother?" Xiao Wu stepped forward, shocked to see that the person was Tang San. She had clearly been careful when she left—so how had her brother managed to follow her unnoticed?

"Xiao... Xiao San..."

Tang Hao took a deep breath, his right hand trembling as he moved the hammer away from his son's face. Just a bit more force, and he would have made an irreversible mistake.

"Xiao San, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was you." Tang Hao quickly pulled Tang San up and apologized immediately.

"It's... it's okay." Tang San instinctively shook his head. Just now, he had truly felt the presence of death.

A moment later, he turned his gaze toward Tang Hao, who was visibly aged and worn. Years had passed since they last met, and Tang San could clearly see that his father had grown old. His complexion was unhealthy, and Tang San had the urge to check his father's pulse.

But before he could do so, Tang Hao suddenly pulled him into a bear hug.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu couldn't hold back her tears.

After a while, father and son sat down on the ground. At this moment, Tang San felt nothing but joy. His father had always been by his side—moreover, his father was actually a Title Douluo!

That was something Tang San had never expected. Moments ago, he had noticed that the last soul ring on his father's hammer was red.

Based on what his master had taught him, Tang San could conclude with certainty—his father was a Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!

This realization filled his heart with immense pride.

"Dad, where have you been all these years?" Tang San was the first to speak.

Tang Hao sighed. "All this time, I have been protecting you from the shadows."

"Pro... protecting me?" Tang San's mind filled with doubts.

If his father had always been there, then why had he been brutally beaten by Ye Ritian, to the point where his external soul bone was stolen?

And just recently, he had been pinned down and beaten by Ye Hao—was that what his father meant by 'protection'?

Tang San suddenly felt stifled, his mood plummeting.

Seeing his son's frustration, Tang Hao, as a father, naturally understood the grievances Tang San had been holding in for so long.

"Xiao San, forgive me. It's my fault. You've suffered too much at such a young age." Tang Hao spoke with deep remorse, feeling like he had failed as a father.

Tang San said nothing and simply shook his head.

Then, his gaze shifted to Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, how do you know my father?"

Xiao Wu hesitated, not knowing how to answer.

Before she could respond, Tang Hao interjected, "There's no point in hiding it anymore. Girl, do you want to tell him, or should I?"

"I... I..." Xiao Wu stammered, her eyes darting around as if she were trying to avoid something. She couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Forget it, I'll tell him." Seeing her hesitation, Tang Hao let out a heavy sigh.

He looked directly into Tang San's eyes and said solemnly, "Xiao San, before I tell you, I need you to answer me one question."

"Go ahead, Dad," Tang San nodded.

"What exactly is your attitude toward Xiao Wu?" Tang Hao asked bluntly.

At the same time, Xiao Wu stared at Tang San, her gaze filled with anticipation and fear.

She was terrified that if Tang San discovered her true identity, he would abandon her—just like what he had said in the wooden house not long ago.

Tang San pondered for a moment before responding firmly, "Xiao Wu is my little sister. She is now, and she always will be. No matter what happens, I will never abandon her."

"No matter what her identity is?" Tang Hao pressed further.

Tang San was momentarily taken aback. He glanced at Xiao Wu, who was anxiously awaiting his response. It confirmed his suspicion—Xiao Wu had been hiding something.

"Yes." Tang San answered without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Tang Hao looked at Xiao Wu. She gave him a slight nod, signaling her approval.

Tang Hao then said slowly, "Xiao San, listen carefully."

Tang San's ears perked up in curiosity. Over the past few days, Xiao Wu had been acting strangely, especially when it came to the Titan Giant Ape.

She had been heartbroken over its injury, and just now, she had even begged his father to save it.

Everything pointed to the fact that Xiao Wu was no ordinary person.

"The truth is... Xiao Wu is not human."

Tang San froze. He quickly turned to look at Xiao Wu, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Xiao Wu lowered her head in silence—she had expected this reaction. After all, to an ordinary person, this revelation was simply too shocking.

"Dad, Xiao Wu... she..."

At this moment, Tang San's emotions were a mess. The sister he had lived with for so many years—was not human?

Could it be that Ma Hongjun was right? Xiao Wu wasn't human, but actually...

Tang Hao shook his head and continued, "Xiao Wu is actually a hundred-thousand-year soul beast."

"A... hundred..."

Tang San was utterly dumbfounded. He looked at Xiao Wu, who still had her head down.

He had never imagined that the girl who had been by his side all these years... was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast.

No wonder Ma Hongjun had such a strong reaction when he called Xiao Wu an animal—so that was the reason.

His teacher had once taught him that when a soul beast reaches 100,000 years of cultivation, they are faced with two choices.

One option is to take human form and restart their cultivation. Among all known creatures, only humans possess the fastest cultivation speed. Soul beasts, on the other hand, require countless years of slow accumulation while also avoiding numerous dangers along the way.

The other option is to remain in their original form, but that would mean they can only live for another thousand years at most.

(Applicable only in Douluo Dalu Part One.)

Tang San remained silent for a long time, processing the revelation. Then, he stepped in front of Xiao Wu and, with deep emotion, declared, "Xiao Wu, no matter what happens, from now on, you will always be my sister. Anyone who dares to bully you—I will make them pay."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao smiled slightly, then, with a flicker of his figure, disappeared from sight.

"I'll come see you again next time."

Leaving behind those parting words, Tang Hao departed first.

Tang San watched his father leave, wanting to speak but ultimately holding back. There were so many things he wished to talk to his father about.

However, thinking about it, he decided to let it go for now. His father was finally by his side—there would be plenty of time in the future.

Days passed, and before they knew it, the Emperor Team had returned to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy after their visit to Spirit Hall.

On the way back, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing requested leave from their captain, Yu Tianheng. Ning Rongrong planned to return to her clan for a while, and Yu Tianheng gladly approved.

The group parted ways just outside Heaven Dou City.

However, that was only on the surface.

Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance with Zhu Zhuqing, and the two of them secretly headed into Heaven Dou City instead.

Shortly after they left, a figure wearing a bamboo hat and cloak emerged from the shadows—it was Hu Liena, who had been tailing them all the way from Spirit Hall.

She watched as Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong walked further away, a smile creeping onto her lips.

"All my effort these past few days has finally paid off."

Following them from Spirit Hall all the way to Heaven Dou City had indeed brought unexpected surprises.

Now, things would be much easier.

As long as she continued tailing them, there was no way she wouldn't find Ye Ritian.

Hu Liena mounted a white horse and calmly followed behind them at a steady pace.

She remained cautious, remembering that this mission had been assigned to her by her teacher. She had to execute it flawlessly.

Upon entering Heaven Dou City, Hu Liena dismounted and continued following on foot, maintaining a twenty-meter distance from the two girls.

The city's streets were bustling with people, making it easy for her to blend in unnoticed. From start to finish, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing never realized they were being followed.

After some time, Ning Rongrong arrived at her intended destination—a grand estate situated in Heaven Dou City's prime location.

It was so extravagant that even an elite Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan heiress like her couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

"I thought I was already rich... but Ye Hao is even wealthier than me."

"No wonder he chose to live here instead of staying at the academy. While we train every day, he's living in luxury."

She let out a long sigh, while Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and knocked on the door.

After a long wait, the door finally creaked open.

A sleepy-eyed Ye Hao appeared in the doorway.

At that moment, not only was Ye Hao stunned, but even Hu Liena, who was watching from a distance at a tea stall, froze in shock.

"It's him! There's no mistake!"

"Ye Ritian—no, Ye Hao! I've finally found you!"

Hu Liena downed her tea, and once she saw Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing enter the estate, she quickly paid and moved to a more concealed location.

She had to admit—Ye Hao's residence was enormous.

After circling around for a while, Hu Liena finally reached the back entrance.

Without hesitation, she scaled the wall and jumped inside.

What she saw took her breath away—a breathtaking back garden, filled with a sea of flowers in every color imaginable.

But Hu Liena had no time to admire the view. She needed to gather intel on Ye Hao as soon as possible and report back to her teacher.

However, just as she took a step forward—

"Beautiful lady, sneaking into someone's house like this is quite rude, don't you think?"

A sudden voice made Hu Liena's entire body tense up.

Before she could react, a purple spiderweb shot out from the nearby bushes, instantly wrapping her up like a dumpling.

"Zhu'er, you didn't poison the web, did you? Don't go killing people."

At that moment, a massive Death Spider Emperor stepped out from the bushes.

"D-Death Spider Emperor?!"

Hu Liena was shocked speechless.

This was indeed a Death Spider Emperor—but even more absurdly, it was speaking!

Moments later, another figure emerged from the shadows—a Soul Devouring Spider Emperor.

It rolled its eyes at the Death Spider Emperor and said, "Relax, I didn't use poison. This little girl is quite pretty, yet she's sneaking around like a thief. What is she up to?"

Hu Liena was completely dumbfounded.

"Am I dreaming?!"

Not only was there a Death Spider Emperor, but even a Soul Devouring Spider Emperor—and both were talking?!

This completely shattered her understanding of the world.

At that moment, a majestic figure stepped into view…