...
Upon hearing these words, Tang San, who had just been worrying about the lack of massive resources and a stable rear area for establishing the Tang Sect, suddenly felt a jolt in his heart.
This is like having a pillow delivered to your head when you're about to doze off!
The connections and resources that the aunt mentioned by the old Titan possess are precisely the "core interests" that Tang San currently needs most urgently and covets the most!
With this connection, the obstacles to his establishment of the Tang Clan will drop dramatically!
However, Tang San, who was always suspicious by nature, was not immediately blinded by this huge profit.
He frowned slightly. "Grandpa Tai... will she really help me?"
"Young Master, what are you saying? That's your own aunt!"
Old Titan patted his chest without hesitation and guaranteed:
"Miss Yuehua and Master are siblings, and they have been the closest since childhood! When Master had his accident, Miss Yuehua ran around Tiandou City for Master's sake.
Unfortunately, the Spirit Hall was too powerful, and Master later disappeared completely with you, so the matter had to end without a trace."
"But things are different now, young master! You are the master's own flesh and blood, her own nephew!
As long as you stand before her, she will definitely do everything in her power to help you in this Heaven Dou City!"
Old Titan remained resolute, but Tang San stood still, his brows furrowing even deeper.
Aunt? Family ties?
For him, who had lived two lives, the word "family" was far too unfamiliar and too luxurious, except for Xiao Wu.
In fact, he didn't have much expectation for this sudden blood relationship at all.
Old Titan kept saying that his aunt and father had a deep bond, and that she would definitely treat him well because of that aunt.
But... what about his biological father, Tang Hao?
The six years he spent in Holy Soul Village involuntarily surfaced in Tang San's mind.
That blacksmith father who was always drunk and reeking of alcohol, who didn't care about anything at home, and whose young child even had to stand on a stool to cook porridge and meals for him!
That father who always treated him with indifference and extreme coldness, never bothering to utter a single warm word!
Tang San felt none of the kind of fatherly love and meticulous care that other children experience from his decadent father!
In the end, the man simply left a cold letter and walked away irresponsibly.
Even later, Titan said that his father, Tang Hao, was a great hero who stood tall and was the powerful Haotian Douluo who shook the world.
but!
For Tang San, no matter how imposing Tang Hao may be outside, when it comes to "fulfilling the responsibilities of a father and caring for his son," this great hero Tang Hao is actually not even as good as his teacher Yu Xiaogang, whose value he had just completely rejected in his heart!
Although Yu Xiaogang was a useless person with no practical combat ability, at least during those years at Notting Academy, he did fulfill the care that an elder should have for Tang San in terms of his diet, daily life and daily concern.
Now, a complete stranger suddenly appears as an aunt.
Just because of that vague blood relationship, will she really accept him without reservation and even use her precious connections with powerful people to help him build his power?
In this cruel world of Soul Masters where everything is about exchanging interests, in this Heaven Dou City where people are devoured without a trace.
Does this sudden "family bond" really come without any price to pay?
Is she... really reliable?
Seeing Tang San standing there without saying anything, and even with a hint of wariness and suspicion in his eyes, the shrewd Titan could easily tell what Tang San was worried about.
Old Titan sighed and immediately expressed his sincere opinion:
"Young Master, this old servant knows that you have suffered a lot these past few years. It is a good thing that you are more cautious."
Whether Miss Yuehua can be trusted or not, even if this old servant talks himself hoarse, you will surely still have doubts in your heart.
"In that case, why don't you come with me to meet her in person and test the waters?
Wouldn't that make everything clear then?"
Tang San still hesitated upon hearing this suggestion.
"Don't worry, she's absolutely safe," Titan reassured her.
"Miss Yuehua's martial soul has mutated, and she will never be able to break through to level nine, so she is not a true soul master."
The Spirit Hall doesn't usually pay much attention to her.
Furthermore, she is tactful and insightful in her dealings with people.
Having run Yuexuan in Tiandou City for so many years, she has never easily made enemies with anyone.
Even the bishop of the Spirit Hall, considering his intricate network of noble connections, would absolutely not want to sever ties with her.
"Therefore, you don't need to worry at all that contact with her will arouse suspicion and vigilance from the Spirit Hall."
Old Titan patted his muscular chest.
"To put it another way, with this old servant personally accompanying you, what else could you possibly worry about, young master?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San considered it for a moment.
Old Titan is right. He really needs this power.
He can't be timid and hesitant just because something hasn't happened yet.
He took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay, then I'll go with you to see her. Where is she now?"
"This old servant just inquired and found out that Miss Yuehua was not at Yuexuan today, but went to the Tiandou Royal Hotel to take care of some business." Titan smiled.
"That's perfect. That place is extremely private. Meeting there will avoid us having to hide our identities at Yuexuan."
Tang San then walked with Titan towards the Tian Dou Royal Hotel.
However, as he got closer to the magnificent hotel, Tang San's steps became heavier and heavier, and a strong sense of unease and restlessness suddenly rose in his heart.
He suddenly remembered that Xiao Wu had once mentioned to him unintentionally that she and Ning Rongrong usually stayed at the Tiandou Royal Hotel in Tiandou City!
Moreover, this is a high-end hotel that only caters to top nobles and high-level Soul Masters.
Although he has now broken through level 30 and become a Soul Master, he can barely be considered a high-level Soul Master in the eyes of ordinary people and is qualified to enter.
But... what if we run into Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong in the lobby or corridor after we go in?!
Thinking back to the disgraceful farce that happened at Blue Tyrant Academy last night, Tang San really didn't know how to face Xiao Wu and the others.
But, since we're already here...
If he were to turn around and run away now just because he's afraid of meeting a few girls, wouldn't that make Tang San seem too cowardly and lack the courage to face reality?
Tang San smiled bitterly to himself.
Even though he had thoroughly understood the nature of the matter with absolute rationality and "utilitarian" thinking, and decided not to fight Xuan Hao to the death for those illusory face-saving reasons.
But in the end... humans are emotional beings.
If you really ask him to calmly face Xuan Hao, he still can't completely let go of that innocent and pretty image in his heart.
When it comes to feelings, how can you so easily let go and cleanly sever them?
Although he had rationally resolved to stop dwelling on the past and to stop being that ridiculous unrequited lover.
But if he had to watch Xiao Wu and Xuan Hao being intimate and laughing together...
He really can't face that needle-like stinging pain calmly right now!
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