Oscar thought for a moment and said to Xiao Wu, "Xiao Wu, I actually have a suggestion. I'm not sure if you'd be willing to try it."
Xiao Wu stared blankly at him. "Senior, I don't really have much to do these days."
Oscar smiled. "Your sister-in-law is currently studying at Yuexuan. If you're free, you could go accompany her there. You could also systematically learn etiquette while you're at it. What do you think?"
Xiao Wu considered it for a moment. Tang San then spoke up, "Xiao Wu, I think Senior Oscar's suggestion is great. You'll learn a lot if you follow my sister-in-law. There's no need to waste time here every day."
Xiao Wu nodded. "Alright, Senior. I can go right now."
Oscar waved his hand. "No need to rush. Teacher's wedding is in a week, and your sister-in-law will return then. You can go with her afterward."
Xiao Wu nodded. "Okay."
When Tang Hao heard Oscar's words, he felt a strange emotion. He knew that the "sister-in-law" Oscar referred to was his girlfriend, Dugu Yan.
After all, Tang Hao had once used his sister Tang Yuehua's connections to learn about Dugu Yan, intending to approach the Sword Sect through her.
Of course, he would never mention this out loud and simply pretended not to know.
Listening to the conversation of these youngsters, Tang Hao suddenly asked, "Little Ao, are you talking about the Yuexuan that teaches noble etiquette?"
Oscar nodded. "Yes. The owner of Yuexuan should be an old acquaintance of Uncle Tang."
Tang Hao nodded without hiding anything. "Yuehua is my younger sister, but due to my current situation, I haven't seen her for many years."
Naturally, Tang Hao wouldn't tell the full truth. If he did, with Oscar's intelligence, too many things would become clear.
Oscar smiled. "Uncle Tang's body will recover soon. Once that happens, you won't have to fear retaliation from the Spirit Hall. When the time comes, family should still meet and talk."
Tang Hao smiled bitterly. "When the time is right, we will. There's no need to force it."
"Uncle Tang truly has a free spirit," Oscar said, sipping his tea. Then he straightened his clothes. "Actually, there's something else I wanted to discuss with you."
Tang Hao replied warmly, "Go ahead, Little Ao. Ask whatever you wish. I'll answer whatever I can."
Oscar glanced at Tang San, who nodded slightly.
Back in the Star Dou Forest, Oscar had already told Tang San about Tang Hao's attitude toward Xiao Wu.
According to what Xiao Wu had once confided, she hadn't possessed the Concealment Grass when she first went to Nuoding Academy. It was Tang Hao who later instructed Yu Xiaogang to give it to her.
That meant Tang Hao had been protecting Xiao Wu from the very beginning,although perhaps, at first, he had intended her to become Tang San's spirit ring.
But now, after so many years, Tang San and Xiao Wu had already become devoted to each other. Oscar wanted to probe Tang Hao's thoughts and also bring up the Blue Silver Emperor matter to bind Tang Hao firmly to their side.
Once Tang Hao's injuries were fully healed, with his current level-95 power, he would become a fearsome ally.
Since Tang San nodded, meaning Tang Hao already knew Xiao Wu's true identity, Oscar spoke directly. "Uncle Tang, you must already know what happened to Tang San and Xiao Wu this time, right?"
Tang Hao clenched his fists in anger. "Damn that Spirit Hall! They owe me and my son a blood debt. I'll make them pay double."
Then he looked at Oscar gratefully. "This time, it's all thanks to you and Xiao Wu's companions. Otherwise, Tang San and Xiao Wu might not have survived."
"If there's ever anything you need, I, Tang Hao, will go through fire and water for you without hesitation."
Oscar waved his hand. "Uncle Tang, you're too polite. The reason I mentioned this is because I wanted to ask your opinion about soul beasts taking human form."
Tang Hao froze, realizing Oscar wasn't asking for help. He felt ashamed for having doubted Oscar's motives. After all, his own recovery was thanks to Oscar bringing Ye Haitang to heal him.
Tang Hao thought for a while. Based on what Tang San and Xiao Wu had said, Oscar clearly supported the idea of soul beasts transforming into humans.
And since Oscar had always treated Xiao Wu as a human, there was no harm in telling him the truth,that Tang San had half soul beast blood. Tang Hao also planned to tell Tang San about his mother's fate soon anyway.
Since Oscar had brought up the topic, this was the perfect chance to reveal everything and let Tang San know who his true enemies were,and why he cultivated so hard.
Tang Hao sighed. "In my opinion, when a soul beast takes human form, it becomes truly human. Once they reach maturity, there's no difference."
"For me, it's a long story."
Oscar took a sip of tea. "If Uncle Tang is willing to tell it, I'm willing to listen."
Tang Hao glanced at Tang San and Xiao Wu, then began slowly. "Although Tang San is human, half of his bloodline actually comes from a soul beast."
As soon as he spoke, Tang San and Xiao Wu stood up in shock, disbelief written on their faces.
Oscar was also surprised, but as a sect heir, he managed to keep calm.
Tang San looked at Tang Hao in disbelief. "Father, are you serious?"
Tang Hao nodded. "I would never joke about something like this. When your uncle and I were traveling, we met your mother…"
Tang Hao recounted how he had met Ah Yin and learned of her identity.
Xiao Wu was moved to tears. So she wasn't the only one among soul beasts who could fall in love,others had also been so devoted.
Tang San was equally touched and happy about his parents' love that transcended races,after all, he and Xiao Wu were the same.
He also now understood why his Blue Silver Grass spirit existed at all. Under Oscar's guidance, Tang San had learned the requirements for twin spirits to appear.
From the very start, his Blue Silver Grass was no ordinary plant-type spirit,it was the supreme Blue Silver Emperor.
The reason it had appeared in its weaker form was simply because it hadn't fully awakened yet.
Tang Hao continued, "Tang San, once you reach level sixty, I'll help you awaken your Blue Silver Emperor spirit."
Then he turned to Oscar. "Little Oscar, I must also thank you for guiding Tang San so well. You thought of helping him absorb the purest plant-type rings to strengthen his bloodline and evolve his spirit. Without you, that useless Yu Xiaogang would have ruined his martial soul completely."
Tang San also bowed deeply. "Senior, I'm truly grateful."
Oscar helped him up. "No need for that. I just didn't want to see a genius ruined by ignorance."
Then he remembered what Titan Giant Ape had told him,that the Golden Eagle Douluo and Yu Xiaogang had both been killed.
"Well, Yu Xiaogang brought it upon himself. Not only did he damage your spirit, but he even held a grudge against you. Now that Xiao Wu's companions have taken his life, consider it your revenge."
Tang San nodded. If Yu Xiaogang hadn't leaked his information to Spirit Hall, he and Xiao Wu wouldn't have been hunted for so long, nearly dying in the process.
Even the assassination attempt during the Spirit Master Tournament was probably orchestrated by Yu Xiaogang. That man's death was well deserved.
Tang San only regretted one thing,that he had once bowed to that scum as a teacher.
Oscar then turned to Tang Hao, pretending not to know that the Blue Silver Emperor was already his spirit ring. "Since Tang San's mother was a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor, could you perhaps introduce me to her people? To be honest, I'd like to cooperate with the soul beast clan."
Hearing this, Tang Hao's face darkened instantly.
Oscar looked puzzled. "Uncle Tang, what's wrong? Don't tell me Auntie isn't in the human world anymore?"
Tang San noticed his father's expression. Having never seen his mother, he suddenly felt dread.
Maybe his mother's clan had taken her back after she reached maturity.
He had never thought something bad might have happened,after all, his father had once been the youngest Titled Douluo, and the Clear Sky Sect had been the number one sect in the world.
Perhaps his father had been expelled because his mother was a soul beast…
Wait,could it be that his mother had been killed by the sect?
As Tang San's thoughts spiraled, Tang Hao said quietly, "She's not just gone from the human world. Ah Yin… she passed away the year you were born."
Xiao Wu covered her mouth in shock, unable to believe it. Tang San felt his strength drain away. He had never even seen his mother, and now she was gone.
Oscar sighed and patted Tang Hao's arm. "Uncle Tang, my condolences. Was she killed by people from the Clear Sky Sect?"
Tang Hao shook his head. "No. The sect disapproved of our union, but they only expelled me. The one who truly killed Ah Yin was the Spirit Hall."
He then angrily recounted how the former Pope, Qian Xunji, had pursued them. By the end, Tang San's eyes were blood-red.
"Spirit Hall! Damn them!"
Xiao Wu sobbed. "So Tang San's mother was also killed by the Spirit Hall!"
Tang San turned to her. "Xiao Wu… don't tell me your mother too…"
Through tears, Xiao Wu nodded. "The current Pope, Bibi Dong, carries my mother's aura. She led the people who invaded the forest and captured her."
Tang San's rage boiled over. Both his and Xiao Wu's mothers had been murdered by Spirit Hall,one by the previous Pope, one by the current.
This was vengeance for two mothers,an irreconcilable blood feud!
Oscar placed a hand on their shoulders. "I didn't expect you two to share such sorrow. That Bibi Dong truly is ambitious and cruel."
Tang Hao sighed. "But I'm weak now. Even if I recover, killing Bibi Dong and destroying Spirit Hall won't be easy."
Tang San stood up. "Father, within thirty years, I'll become the strongest on the continent. Then, together, we'll avenge them!"
Oscar sighed. "Both of you, I understand your anger. I despise Bibi Dong too, but there's something I must say."
Tang Hao and Tang San forced themselves to calm down and sat back down. "Go on."
Oscar said, "Though I loathe Bibi Dong's cruelty, not everyone in Spirit Hall is guilty. Most are just independent spirit masters swept along by circumstance. Our revenge should target the leaders,the corrupt and the wicked,not the innocent."
Tang Hao and Tang San were taken aback, then Tang Hao nodded. "You're right, Young Sect Master. I'll remember your words. When the time comes, I'll not harm the innocent."
Oscar smiled modestly. "Uncle Tang, no need to be so formal. If you ever need help, just tell me. I'll do whatever I can."
Tang Hao was stunned, then smiled. This was an unexpected gain.
Had he known his tragic past could win Oscar's support, he might have said it long ago.
But he wasn't foolish. He pretended to decline politely. "This is a grave matter. Your sect has only just reemerged. If you get involved, it could bring trouble. My revenge is my family's affair; I won't drag the Sword Sect into it."
Oscar smiled inwardly. So the rough Tang Hao could play coy now? Too bad,Oscar was a master of manipulation.
He feigned hesitation, then said calmly, "This has nothing to do with the sect. As Tang San's senior, I can help him personally. That won't involve my sect."
That was exactly what Tang Hao had hoped for. Even if the Sword Sect didn't officially intervene, Oscar's personal backing meant the same thing.
Surely the sect wouldn't ignore their own heir.
With Oscar's support, once his injuries healed and Tang San's talent blossomed, they could perhaps return to the Clear Sky Sect.
And if they gained the sect's aid, plus Tang Yuehua's connections to the Heaven Dou Empire and his own allies, they might one day truly challenge the Spirit Hall.
After all, if they only needed to punish the guilty leaders, uniting the other powers would make vengeance far easier.
That was Tang Hao's ideal outcome,and now, with Oscar's agreement, it seemed that dream had taken its first step forward.
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