Chapter 168: The Bamboo Pole Beats the Wolf, Both Sides Are Afraid
Dugu Bo took a deep breath and spoke first, his voice carrying a hint of probing.
"Clear Sky Douluo, what is your intention in coming here?"
After saying this, Dugu Bo paused. His gaze swept over Tang Hao before glancing toward the direction where Tang San was.
"Could it be... you also have your eyes on the Spirit Bone on that brat Tang San?"
His tone changed, carrying a touch of negotiation.
"If that is the case, it is not impossible for the two of us to cooperate. Although the Spirit Bone is precious, that brat Tang San seems to have more than one on him, so splitting them is not impossible. I can take a small loss and take a little less."
Although he said this, Dugu Bo's spirit power was already quietly circulating throughout his body.
His Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit instantly entered Martial Soul Possession. His white hair turned ink green, a layer of fine snake scales covered the surface of his skin, his eyes completely transformed into vertical pupils, and nine spirit rings rose from beneath his feet.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
He was naturally very clear about Clear Sky Douluo's reputation, so he did not dare underestimate him in the slightest.
The youngest Titled Douluo in the history of Spirit Hall, a once in a century genius of the Clear Sky Sect, and even more so, a ruthless man who had singlehandedly killed the previous Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji.
Whether it was the number one Tool Spirit under the heavens, the Clear Sky Hammer, or that hundred thousand year ninth spirit ring, both clearly demonstrated that Clear Sky Douluo's reputation was by no means unearned.
To say something that boosted another's morale, although with the help of the Earth Dragon Golden Gourd, his strength had improved significantly compared to before, when facing Tang Hao, he still felt somewhat apprehensive.
After all, no matter how much his strength improved, the essence of his Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit's abilities had not changed.
He was still someone who played with poison.
In a head on battle, he naturally could not compare to an attack system Titled Douluo like Tang Hao, who possessed the Clear Sky Hammer Spirit.
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Tang Hao almost laughed from anger.
You were plotting against my son's Spirit Bone, and now you actually wanted me to split the loot with you?
He gripped the Clear Sky Hammer slightly tighter, and the scarlet hundred thousand year spirit ring on the hammer glowed with flowing light.
"Dugu Bo."
Tang Hao's voice was low.
"Tang San is my son."
"Leave now, and I can pretend that nothing happened tonight."
"After today, if you dare to plot against Tang San again, then do not blame me for being impolite."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo was stunned.
Tang Hao's son?
He subconsciously looked toward the direction of Tang San's courtyard inside the academy, his brows furrowing tightly.
Judging from the surname and age, Tang San did indeed fit the profile of Tang Hao's son, but wasn't Tang San's Spirit Blue Silver Grass?
Lin Mo and Tang San had once been students at Nuoding College, and he had heard Lin Mo mention Tang San's situation.
Tang San was an Innate Full Spirit Power Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master.
But if Tang San was truly Tang Hao's son, shouldn't his inherited Spirit be the Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Hammer?
"How could Tang San be your son?" Dugu Bo could not help asking in return. "His Spirit is Blue Silver Grass. If Tang San were really your son, then his inherited Spirit should be your Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Hammer."
"Or could it be... Tang San's Spirit underwent a Martial Soul Mutation?"
Tang Hao snorted coldly. He clearly had no intention of explaining anything to Dugu Bo.
"Tang San is indeed my son."
He raised the hand holding the Clear Sky Hammer, pointing the hammerhead at Dugu Bo. The warning in his voice grew even stronger.
"As for why his Spirit is Blue Silver Grass, I have no need to explain that to you."
"Dugu Bo, remember my words."
Having said this, Tang Hao's voice abruptly turned cold.
"Do not attempt to lay a hand on Tang San again. Otherwise, I would not mind laying a hand on the people around you."
Hearing this, Dugu Bo's expression instantly sank.
He naturally understood what Tang Hao meant.
Tang San was Tang Hao's weakness, and he also had his own weakness.
The two fell silent for a moment.
Dugu Bo stared at Tang Hao, and Tang Hao stared back at him without giving an inch.
After a long while, Dugu Bo took the initiative to withdraw his spirit power, released his Martial Soul Possession, and returned to the appearance of that white haired old man, though his expression was not very good.
"Tonight's matter ends here."
After saying this, Dugu Bo did not linger. His figure turned into a green light, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the night.
Watching the direction where Dugu Bo left, Tang Hao slowly exhaled.
It was best that they did not fight.
Ever since that great battle ten years ago, he had fallen into self abandonment.
Because the old injuries in his body had never healed, his current physical condition definitely could not be called good.
Although relying on the advantages of his Spirit and cultivation, he had absolute certainty that he could repel Dugu Bo, after this brief confrontation, he also felt that Dugu Bo's strength seemed to have improved.
He definitely could not be called the weakest Titled Douluo as others said.
Precisely because of this, he did not fight Dugu Bo, but only forced him back by relying on his own reputation.
After all, what made people wary of Dugu Bo from beginning to end was not his own strength, but the terrifying toxins mastered through his Spirit.
Below the Titled Douluo level, everyone was treated equally. No one could be spared.
Tang Hao put away his Spirit. The Clear Sky Hammer turned into black light and merged into his body, and the nine spirit rings also dissipated.
He stood in place and quietly sensed for a moment longer. After confirming that Dugu Bo had indeed moved far away, his figure flashed a few times, and he arrived outside the house where Yu Xiaogang and the other two were.
"Xiaogang."
Inside the house, Yu Xiaogang, who was discussing matters with Liu Erlong and Flender, shuddered and abruptly looked up.
"Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, was here just now, and I forced him back."
Tang Hao's voice rang directly in Yu Xiaogang's mind.
"He has his eyes on the Spirit Bone on Little San."
Yu Xiaogang's face instantly turned pale.
"However, rest assured. I have already warned him, and for some time, he should not dare plot against Little San again."
"Moreover, during this recent period, I will remain nearby to protect Little San, so you do not need to worry too much."
As Tang Hao's voice faded, his aura disappeared completely, as if he had never appeared at all.
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was stunned for a moment, then let out a long sigh of relief.
His whole body seemed to unload a heavy burden, and his constantly tense shoulders finally slumped down.
"Xiaogang, what is wrong with you?"
Liu Erlong keenly sensed his change and asked aloud.
Flender also looked over.
Yu Xiaogang rubbed his brow and said in a low voice, "Tang San's father came by just now."
"Dugu Bo did indeed have his eyes on Little San, but he was forced back by him."
Hearing this, Liu Erlong and Flender looked at each other and also breathed a sigh of relief.
After the previous brief conversation, Liu Erlong already knew that Tang San possessed twin Spirits, three Spirit Bones, and that his father was Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao.
With Tang Hao present, Dugu Bo indeed would not dare act rashly.
However, out of a guilty conscience, Yu Xiaogang still did not dare reveal that Bibi Dong had sent him two Spirit Bones, which he had not absorbed himself, but had instead given to Tang San to absorb.