Chapter 335: Reuniting with the Niece
Seeing this, Tang San's heart calmed down slightly. Whether the woman's words were true or false, she certainly didn't have the power to pose any threat to him.
After thinking for a moment, he felt that Tang Yuehua's words were most likely true. After all, how would a weak woman dare to stay in front of an enemy like this?
"I do know Tang Hao, but I can't verify your identity."
"This..."
Tang Yuehua was momentarily at a loss for words. She didn't have the Haotian Hammer martial soul, so how could she prove her words were true?
After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up. She took out a token from her soul tool and handed it to Tang San.
"This is a token that only direct disciples of Haotian Sect can possess. Although I don't have the Haotian Hammer martial soul, I have some authority in Haotian Sect due to the strength of my two older brothers and my father. So I also have this token. Do you think it can prove my identity?"
Tang San took the Haotian token, and the prominent Haotian Hammer symbol engraved on the bronze surface caught his eye. He now believed Tang Yuehua's words even more.
Given the current situation of Haotian Sect, no one would be foolish enough to impersonate a Haotian disciple. Thinking about this, his heart warmed. If what she said was true, then she might be one of his few remaining blood relatives in this life.
"Hah, Tang Hao is my father. The Ah Yin you mentioned should be my mother, and you..."
At this point, Tang San looked at the woman in front of him with anticipation, while Tang Yuehua stepped back in disbelief, covering her red lips, her eyes welling up with tears. She choked out:
"You really are my second brother's child. I... I am your aunt, Tang Yuehua! I am truly your aunt!"
Stepping back a few steps, Tang Yuehua quickly moved forward again, closing the distance between them. Her trembling hands reached for his face, as if afraid Tang San would be frightened.
Tang San no longer had any doubts about Tang Yuehua's words. The emotions she displayed were so sincere that if it were fake, this woman would be terrifyingly skilled in deception.
However, the experiences of the past two years had made him uncomfortable with others touching him. He took a small step back, subtly avoiding Tang Yuehua's hands that were about to touch his face, and bowed deeply.
"Tang San greets my aunt."
"Good, good, good. Good child, quickly get up. Let me take a good look at you."
Seeing that Tang San had recognized her, Tang Yuehua became bolder. She moved forward, took his sleeve, and began to touch and inspect him all over.
"Your eyes and eyebrows resemble Sister Ah Yin's, your nose is very similar to second brother's, and your mouth..."
In the City of Slaughter, if anyone came within three meters of him, Tang San would have already launched his willow leaf darts. Now, with a woman touching him so closely, he felt nervous yet warm, a feeling he had never experienced before.
He could only forcefully suppress the impulse to launch his darts, helplessly watching the woman in front of him, her eyes filled with tears, alternating between crying and smiling.
After a long while, Tang Yuehua finally calmed down, wiped the tears from her eyes, and with eager anticipation, asked:
"How is your father? Why didn't he come with you? Or..."
She trailed off, looking around as if expecting Tang Hao to be hiding nearby, secretly watching.
"Second brother? Won't you meet Yuehua?"
"I've missed you so much..."
Hearing his aunt's words, Tang San's heart sank. He had hoped to get some news about his father, but now it seemed that even she didn't know where he was.
"No need to look, aunt. Father is not here."
"Why? After so many years, what could have happened..."
Tang Yuehua fell silent again. After all, there were still unresolved conflicts between Tang Hao and the sect, especially since Tang Hao felt he owed the sect.
"Can you tell me where your father is? I just want to meet him alone. It has nothing to do with the sect."
Tang San sighed, shaking his head. Seeing Tang Yuehua's gradually disappointed expression, he explained:
"It's not that Tang San doesn't want to tell you, but I haven't seen my father in almost ten years."
"Since I awakened my martial soul and entered the junior soul master academy, it's like my father has disappeared from the world. There has been no news of him since."
"This..."
Tang Yuehua felt a deep sense of unease. Logically, even if Tang Hao didn't return to Haotian Sect, he should have been secretly protecting his and Ah Yin's bloodline. Now, with no news of him, was it possible something had happened to him?
"Aunt, do you know any places where I might find my father?"
Although he knew the chances were slim, Tang San didn't want to miss the opportunity to gather any information about Tang Hao.
Tang Yuehua shook her head. If she knew where he was, she would have already gone to find him. Why would she be asking Tang San?
"I don't know. I've searched all the places my siblings and I used to visit, but I haven't found any trace of second brother. I don't understand why he's been so heartless, not even willing to meet us once."
Hearing this, Tang San's heart sank again. The thought that something might have happened to Tang Hao took over his mind. It was hard to explain why he hadn't shown up for all these years.
"I think my father might..."
Tang San's face darkened as he voiced the thought that had been lingering in his mind, causing Tang Yuehua to lose her usual composure. She cried out in disbelief:
"It's impossible! Second brother is so strong, how could he be harmed? Even if he faced danger, no one could stop him if he wanted to leave."
"Maybe."
In truth, Tang San still hoped that his father was secretly watching over him from some corner. But with the reality in front of him, he couldn't avoid thinking this way. He had faced life-and-death moments many times, and if his father were around, he would have intervened to save him. Unfortunately, Tang Hao had never appeared.
The uncle and niece sat in silence for a while. Finally, it was Tang Yuehua, as the elder, who spoke first, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere.
"Little San, don't be in such a hurry. Perhaps second brother has important matters to attend to. With the strength of Spirit Hall, if second brother is their enemy, he has to be very cautious. He probably hasn't had a chance to focus on you."
"I understand, aunt. I also believe my father is still alive. When I grow stronger, I'll help him take revenge."
Tang Yuehua shifted the focus to Spirit Hall, which successfully helped Tang San lift his spirits. He focused his energy on becoming stronger.
"Little San, are you studying music to suppress the violent killing intent?"
Tang San was a bit surprised. Tang Yuehua had immediately figured out the reason he came to Yue Xuan. As a direct disciple of Haotian Sect, even with her limited talent, she couldn't be underestimated. Just this insight alone made him view her more favorably.
"Yes, aunt. After returning from the City of Slaughter, I obtained a domain called the God of Killing. Although it's very powerful, it's easy to lose my mind in the slaughter. So, I want to learn music to control my emotions and stay clear-headed when the domain is activated."
"I see? It's really hard for you, going to that human-eating place at such a young age."
Tang Yuehua, who also knew a bit about the City of Slaughter, couldn't help but feel heartache for her newly discovered nephew.
(END CHAPTER)
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