Chapter 362: Tang Xiao
Fortunately, the thing that Tang San was worried about did not happen. Tang Xiao grabbed his shoulders, helping him up with an excited look in his eyes.
"Good child, it's good to have you back. Haotian Sect will always be your home."
Having another family member made Tang San feel very emotional. He trembled as he spoke:
"Thank you, Uncle, for not holding any grudges."
"What grudge? Haotian Sect should always have been your home. It's just that Ah Hao..."
"Never mind, let's not talk about it. You're Tang San, right? I'll just call you Little San."
"Yes, Uncle!"
After the heartfelt family reunion, Tang Xiao looked at Tang San with nostalgia, and sighed:
"You really look like him, both like Ah Hao and like my younger sister!"
Tang San knew he was talking about his parents. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond, as he had never seen his mother and couldn't really comment on her appearance.
"By the way, where's Ah Hao? Didn't he come back with you?"
As Tang Xiao spoke, he looked toward the direction of the carriage, stretching his neck, thinking that Tang Hao might still be avoiding him.
Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression visibly sank. Tang Yuehua quickly tugged at her older brother's arm and shook her head.
"Hm? Ah Hao..."
"Little San doesn't know where Big Brother has gone. He's been alone all these years. As elders, we must treat him well."
Hearing that Tang Hao was still missing, Tang Xiao's expression dimmed a little. He quickly composed himself and smiled at Tang San.
"Let's not talk about that rascal. Little San, the fact that you're home is something to be happy about. Let's go inside first."
Taking his sister and nephew, Tang Xiao led them into the most central area of the sect. They arrived in front of a large wooden house, and Tang Xiao opened the door to let them in.
After looking around the furnishings inside the house, Tang San couldn't help but feel a little taken aback. He hadn't expected the once greatest sect in the world to be in such a dilapidated state. As the highest-ranking figure in the sect, Tang Xiao had to live in this wooden house, which was even less luxurious than Yuexuan. Tang San couldn't help but feel as though he was back at Shrek Academy.
Tang Xiao noticed his nephew's gaze and sighed.
"Little San, you should know about the grievances between us and Spirit Hall. They've cut off all of Haotian Sect's sources of income, which is why the sect is in such a dire state."
"I understand, Uncle. I will avenge Spirit Hall."
Thinking of Spirit Hall, Tang San gritted his teeth. Not only had they killed his mother and oppressed Haotian Sect, but they had also hunted him down, and he suspected that Tang Hao's disappearance was also somehow related to Spirit Hall.
"Little San, avenging Spirit Hall is a long-term plan. Don't be too hasty. At least don't think about it until you reach the level of a Super Douluo."
"Uncle, I understand."
After inquiring about Tang San's past, Tang Xiao sighed and couldn't help but worry even more about Tang Hao's safety. Given his temperament, it was possible that he had gone alone to seek revenge on Spirit Hall. If he fell into an ambush, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Seeing the room's atmosphere turn heavy, Tang Xiao quickly steered the conversation in another direction.
"Yuehua, did you bring Little San here for anything specific?"
"That's one reason. The other is that the Po Clan was annihilated. I think Haotian Sect needs to be on high alert."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao, who had only intended to change the subject from Tang Hao, suddenly shouted in shock. Since Haotian Sect had been isolated, their information was extremely limited. Now hearing that one of their former subordinate sects had been destroyed, how could he not be shocked?
"Who did this?"
Although he already had a guess, Tang Xiao still asked the question.
Tang Yuehua shook her head, but her gaze toward Tang Xiao revealed everything.
"Spirit... Hall."
Tang Xiao clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking. It was clear he was feeling incredibly frustrated. Haotian Sect had already retreated to a corner of the continent, and yet Spirit Hall still wouldn't let them off.
"Uncle, not only that, but recently the Blue Electric Tyrant Sect also vanished overnight from the continent. Their methods and the ones used against the Po Clan are strikingly similar. This is why I had to come back and inform you. Haotian Sect is most likely Spirit Hall's next target."
"Hmph, if they dare to come, let them come. Haotian Sect isn't easy to bully. We'll settle both new and old scores with them."
Tang Xiao slapped the table in front of him, his face showing a fierce expression, which was very different from the kind and warm image he had just shown. However, Tang San understood his feelings. Anyone in his position would feel the same way.
"Sigh, I should have realized that when Spirit Hall went to great lengths to force Haotian Sect into closing, they were paving the way for their current actions. Unfortunately, the old geezers in the sect thought that staying in isolation would keep the sect safe."
"Uncle, the elders made their decisions with the best interests of the sect in mind. No one could have known that Spirit Hall harbored such ambition."
Seeing Tang Xiao's agitation, Tang Yuehua quickly stood up to comfort him. After all, Spirit Hall was now a powerful force, and she just wanted to remind Tang Xiao to prepare defenses in advance, not to urge him to lead Haotian Sect's disciples into a direct confrontation with Spirit Hall.
Tang Xiao knew this, but understanding Spirit Hall's style of operation, he was certain they would not allow Haotian Sect to continue existing.
"Let's not talk about that now, Uncle. You should discuss this with the elders and then make a decision. The main reason I brought Little San back is to have him learn the sect's absolute techniques."
"Mm, that's the right thing to do. As a core disciple of Haotian Sect, Little San should master Haotian's unique techniques."
Without hesitation, Tang Xiao agreed to this, and Tang San felt warmth in his heart. He knew that Tang Xiao truly considered him family. Over this period, Tang Yuehua had made up for some of his motherly love, and now, with Tang Xiao, he felt the warmth of fatherly love.
Unfortunately, the conversation was interrupted by someone at the door, and the expressions of the three immediately turned serious.
"Who said this child has the right to learn Haotian's absolute techniques? As the son of a traitor, I believe he is not qualified."
With that, the door opened, and several elders walked in. The one who spoke was the elder on the far right.
"Elder Seven, your words are too harsh. Ah Hao isn't a traitor, and Little San is certainly not the son of a traitor."
"Hmph, the sect was driven to this state, and Ah Hao disappeared without a trace. How is this any different from the actions of a traitor?"
The other elders did not speak, but their expressions clearly indicated they supported Elder Seven's decision. The reason Elder Seven was so harsh was because his eldest son had died in the battle with Spirit Hall, so he hated Tang Hao and extended his hatred to Tang San.
"Sigh, Elder Seven, I hope you can let go of what happened with Ah Hao. The sect can't afford any internal strife right now."
"Hmph, do you think I'm taking advantage of the situation?"
"Not at all, but you didn't hear the news that Yuehua brought earlier. The Blue Electric Tyrant Sect and the Po Clan were both destroyed by Spirit Hall, with no survivors."
"What?"
(END CHAPTER)
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