Chapter 29: Everyone's Reactions
"This Ye Cheng… he may be Xue'er's greatest rival in the future."
Qian Daoliu pondered over Ye Cheng's identity as a divine inheritance holder. Given that he was already at rank 99, he had one foot in the threshold of godhood. Meanwhile, his granddaughter was still disguising herself as the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, playing a pointless game of seizing the throne and wasting precious time.
For the first time in his life, Qian Daoliu felt deep disappointment.
If Ye Cheng was still in the early stages of his growth, Qian Daoliu wouldn't have hesitated to eliminate him personally and clear the path for his granddaughter.
But unfortunately, Ye Cheng had already fully matured. Before the video revealed his existence, he had already grown from a fragile seedling into an unshakable towering tree.
At this point, Qian Daoliu was already thankful that Ye Cheng wasn't coming after Spirit Hall. He definitely wasn't going to provoke him first.
"Sigh… Let's just hope Ye Cheng doesn't become an enemy of Spirit Hall in the future," Qian Daoliu murmured to himself, resigned.
Unless it became absolutely necessary, he had no desire to clash with a divine inheritance holder.
Star Luo Empire – Zhu Family Estate
Inside a lavishly decorated boudoir…
Crash!
A porcelain tea set was violently swept off the table, shattering into countless fragments.
The culprit was a tall young woman with an exquisitely curvy figure, her skin as smooth as white jade, and a stunningly seductive face.
Most strikingly, she bore an uncanny resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing, their facial features being at least 70 80% similar.
However, unlike Zhu Zhuqing's cold and distant aura, this young woman exuded mature charm, like a perfectly ripened peach. Compared to the still slightly innocent Zhu Zhuqing, she had an allure that captivated men even more strongly.
She was Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Zhuqing's elder sister and her inevitable future opponent.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuyun had just finished watching the future video.
Her expression was as cold as ice.
"Damn it! Why is she so lucky?!"
She recalled the future shown in the video her worthless little sister being accepted as a disciple by an Ultimate Douluo and jealousy surged through her like wildfire.
At the same time, fear and anxiety gripped her heart.
Zhu Zhuyun had no doubt that Zhu Zhuqing, once she rose to power, would not let her off.
After all, in the brutal education of the Star Luo royal family, one was taught to always assume the worst in others.
If their roles had been reversed, and she had been the one relentlessly hunted and tormented, she would absolutely take revenge a hundred times over once she gained power!
So there was no way Zhu Zhuqing would show mercy either.
If Zhu Zhuqing won in the future, her own end would be tragic.
Therefore… Zhu Zhuqing must be eliminated before she grows stronger!
Zhu Zhuyun carefully analyzed the video.
The Zhu Zhuqing in the video had clearly undergone significant physical changes, meaning that by then, she was at least 15 or 16 years old.
But right now, she was only 12.
Moreover, Zhu Zhuyun knew that Zhu Zhuqing had recently been injured while fleeing from her assassins.
At this point in time, she probably hadn't even met Ye Cheng yet, let alone become his disciple.
So as long as she killed her now, there would be no future threat!
Yes! She had to act immediately!
A murderous glint flashed in Zhu Zhuyun's enchanting eyes.
Previously, she had sent assassins mainly to pressure Zhu Zhuqing into fleeing to Dai Mubai, while also forcing her to grow stronger.
But now that she had seen how powerful Zhu Zhuqing could become, she couldn't afford to wait any longer.
She would mobilize all her elite forces and eliminate her in one swift strike.
"Zhuqing, don't blame your sister."
"I originally planned to let you live a little longer…"
A vicious and twisted smile curled on Zhu Zhuyun's lips as she murmured softly in her seductive voice:
"But since your luck is so good… I have no choice but to send you to your grave earlier than planned."
Notting City – A Blacksmith's Workshop
Tang San sat frozen in shock after watching the video.
Among all the revelations, one fact stood out above all others
His father was actually a Titled Douluo!
And he had never truly disappeared.
He had always been secretly watching over him, protecting him from the shadows.
This realization sent a wave of emotions crashing through Tang San.
Shock.
Awe.
And most of all…
A warmth he had never felt before.
His father had never abandoned him.
As these thoughts swirled in his mind
Bang!
The blacksmith shop's door was suddenly kicked open.
A tall figure in a black cloak appeared at the entrance, blocking out the sunlight.
Because of the way the light silhouetted him, his face was obscured.
But even so
Tears welled up in Tang San's eyes.
Even after years of separation, he recognized that figure instantly.
"Dad!!"
"Xiao San, come with me."
A hoarse and weary voice rang out.
Tang San didn't hesitate.
He dropped his hammer, leaving behind all the unfinished weapons in the workshop.
He didn't even bother to take any of his half made hidden weapons.
After all, those weren't truly rare or unique. Any competent blacksmith could reproduce them with enough time and effort.
He didn't care.
His father had returned.
That was all that mattered.
After the future video revealed Tang San's identity as the son of Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao immediately knew he had to act.
His original plan to let Tang San grow freely in secret was no longer viable.
Now that everyone knew his origins, Spirit Hall would not stand idly by.
Their forces were undoubtedly already on the move.
He had to take Tang San and escape before it was too late.
After briefly explaining the situation to his son, Tang Hao prepared to leave.
But then
Tang San hesitated.
He looked up at his father and asked, "Dad… can I say goodbye to Xiao Wu first?"
"Or… can we take her with us?"
Tang Hao fell silent.
For a moment, he considered whether or not to tell his son the truth.
Then, he sighed.
"That girl… she's probably already run away by now."
Tang San blinked in confusion.
"Run away? Why would Xiao Wu run away? Shouldn't we be the ones escaping? Did she also provoke Spirit Hall?"
"No," Tang Hao shook his head.
Then, he looked down at his son and said in a deep voice
"That girl is not human."
"Not… human?"
Tang San was completely stunned.
Was his father insulting Xiao Wu?
Why would he say something like that?
"That girl is a hundred thousand year soul beast in human form."
"What?!"
Tang San gasped in shock.
His mind reeled.
Memories of six years spent with Xiao Wu flooded back.
Recalling her strange habits and abnormal behaviors…
It suddenly all made sense.
If Xiao Wu was actually a transformed soul beast…
Then her actions were perfectly logical.
But still why would she need to flee?
He would never harm her.
Would he?
(End of Chapter)
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