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"You're all thinking too much, how could I ever feel regret? I simply don't want to join the Martial Soul Hall, that's all. You needn't waste your efforts on me. However, I'm truly grateful for your intervention. To deal with someone like Tang Hao, it's better for the likes of Martial Soul Hall to confront him. I, Ye Feng, relying solely on my own strength, would hardly be a match for him!"

Ye Feng said to the people of the Martial Soul Hall.

He said this on purpose; in fact, he had already discerned that none of the members of the Martial Soul Hall present could defeat Tang Hao!

Take Bi Bidong of the Martial Soul Hall for example!

She herself admitted she was no match for Tang Hao!

Both were of the Titled Douluo level.

For Bi Bidong, this was a severely demoralizing fact.

Ye Feng had witnessed Bi Bidong fail to overcome Tang Hao. At the most critical moment when they wanted to counterattack Tang Hao, they reacted too slowly, then Tang Hao ferociously launched an attack on them.

In the end, they could only silently accept the reality!

"Ye Feng, there's no need for thanks. Since you don't wish to join our Martial Soul Hall, we won't force you,"

"Alright, if there's nothing else, we'll be going,"

said Bi Bidong to Ye Feng at this moment.

Bi Bidong left with a sentiment of disappointment.

Old Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo followed suit, gradually catching up.

Chrysanthemum Douluo glanced back at Ye Feng.

It seemed like he had something to say but couldn't find it appropriate to speak out.

Because Bi Bidong of the Martial Soul Hall was right beside him, he had to suppress whatever he intended to say.

Ye Feng was certain that Old Chrysanthemum would seek him out privately next time.

Ye Feng gave Old Chrysanthemum a slight smile.

"Farewell, Your Holiness Pope. If I have the chance, I will certainly visit you in person," he said.

That was not what he truly felt; he didn't want to say it, but to avoid awkwardness.

He probably would never visit!

The people of Martial Soul Hall only saw Xue'er or occasionally met with Old Chrysanthemum.

Usually, it was Old Chrysanthemum who proactively sought out Ye Feng, often encountering him in the forest, which could be considered a sort of destiny.

And Xue'er was not always able to meet with Ye Feng. If not for the assignments Martial Soul Hall gave her, it would be difficult for her to see Ye Feng at all.

Whenever they met, it wasn't for long, all to avoid being discovered by others from the Martial Soul Hall during their secret rendezvous.

On the other side, Tang Hao and the others.

Xiaowu and Tang San were taken by Tang Hao to the Sunset Forest.

Thereafter, a fierce fire blazed.

Xiaowu and Tang San were still unconscious.

Tang Hao sat silently by himself nearby.

He sat beside the fire, seemingly deep in contemplation.

Suddenly, at that moment, Xiaowu awoke.

She slowly opened her eyes.

Realizing that the old man before her was Tang San's father.

It was her first time seeing the man.

At the moment, Xiaowu was somewhat stunned.

She was lucky; had it not been for Tang San's sake, she probably would not have been rescued!

The people from Martial Soul Hall wanted to capture her for the soul beast within her. Tang San was severely injured trying to save Xiaowu, remaining unconscious.

This caused friction between Shrek and Martial Soul Hall because of Xiaowu, ending any connection they had with the Martial Soul Hall.

"You're awake," said Tang Hao.

Xiaowu looked at Tang Hao before her.

That was Xiaosan's father.

"Thank you," Xiaowu uttered.

"No need for thanks. From the standpoint of a Soul Master, I should confine you until Tang San needs you, then kill you to give him your Soul Ring and soul bone,

"But from a father's point of view, I have another choice to make."

It seemed Tang Hao also entertained the thought of taking Xiaowu's Soul Ring for Tang San.

But he couldn't go against Xiaosan's wishes!

Because he could tell that their relationship was very close.

"Could it be because of my relationship with Xiaosan?!"

Xiaowu hurriedly asked.

She seemed to be able to feel that the old man in front of her had long seen through her and Xiaosan's relationship.

"Girl, I'll tell you the truth, Xiaosan's mother was just like you, also a hundred-thousand-year soul beast,"

Tang Hao said.

He simply stated it clearly.

He believed Xiaowu would understand.

Being a soul beast and not human would only bring more trouble.

"I advise you to leave this place immediately. Staying by Xiaosan's side will only bring him harm,"

As his father, he didn't want to watch Tang San be bullied over and over again!

Xiaowu was stunned.

She clearly loved Xiaosan very much, so why choose to leave him at this time?

She expressed her incomprehension of the other's intentions.

"Are you objecting to our being together?!"

"Or is there something I have not done well enough?!"

Xiaowu asked, her eyes brimming with uncontrollable tears.

She really loved Xiaosan too much.

"No, why would I object to your relationship? After all, I made the same choice back then. Only when I was with his mother, my Soul Power had already exceeded level 70. Your current levels are too low to even protect yourselves, let alone each other. It's very dangerous for you,"

Tang Hao explained.

After hearing Tang Hao's words, Xiaowu understood.

At least, Xiaosan's father was not opposing their relationship.

"Leave, there is where you belong and where you will be safest."

It seemed that Xiaowu was going to find the Titan Ape!

She, too, was a soul beast.

"I thought I was strong enough at the time, but the ending with Xiaosan's mother was still a tragedy. I don't want the same tragedy to befall my children,"

Tang Hao spoke again.

If it weren't for Martial Soul Hall's pursuit of Ah Yin for her Soul Rings, Xiaosan wouldn't have been so pitifully deprived of a mother's love so early!

Poor Xiaosan, as his father, I can't let you make the same mistakes as we did.

All I wish for is that you can live well in this world without being disturbed by outsiders.

Tang Hao thought to himself.

These were the words he most wanted to say to Xiaosan, hoping that history would not repeat itself!

"You must leave before Xiaosan wakes up. I don't want him to be heartbroken over you again,"

Tang Hao said with a stern tone.

Actually, he didn't want to do this either, but there was no choice.

After all, Xiaosan was his child, and he couldn't just watch helplessly as he was hunted by the people of Martial Soul Hall just like they had been!

No repetition!

This wasn't selfishness either.

At this moment, Xiaowu looked at Xiaosan, who was still lying on the ground not waking up, and she had so much she wanted to tell him.

Remembering the times Xiaosan had helped comb her hair, he was the first man to do so,

including her own mother.

Xiaowu's tears uncontrollably fell onto Xiaosan's cheeks.

She truly couldn't bear to leave Xiaosan.

Those fair, tender hands caressed Xiaosan's face.

And she even kissed Xiaosan.

Seeing this, Xiaosan's father didn't speak; he just silently watched them.

Not wanting to burden Xiaosan, Xiaowu chose to leave voluntarily.

Although it was hard to let go, she had no other choice!

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