Promise

3 months later...

Beixuan just returned from his physical training in the river, feeling tired. His physical strength without using Spirit Energy was now on par with 5 normal adults.

Although it wasn't anything special, it was quite an achievement for him since, unlike others, he didn't have any technique and treasures to help him. His brother, Tang San, relied on his Mysterious Heaven Skill's inner strength that he got from his past life's memory.

He looked towards Tang San who was still forging and sat down on the bench. His brother, Tang San, was really hard working. He wakes up very early, 2-3 hours earlier than him. He would go to the mountaintop and practice. After he finishes training, he will cook and train in the art of smithing. Even though he's busy with training, he would always find time to clean the house or cook for the three of them.

He looked towards the surroundings, but his father, Tang Hao, was still nowhere to be found. It was quite strange since, at this time, he should be eating and then train him in the art of the sword afterward. He looked towards Tang San who he felt might have an idea of his father's whereabouts, and asked,

"Little Brother, have you seen dad?"

The sounds of hammering stopped as Tang San looked towards Beixuan and said,

"No, I already told dad that food is ready shortly before you arrived. But he didn't come out. I thought he was sick, so I checked his room only to find no one in there."

While Tang San and Tang Beixuan were in the middle of thinking about where Tang Hao could've been, Tang Hao returned.

"Little San, Little Bai, where on earth did you go this early in the morning?" Tang Hao asked.

Tang Beixuan stepped forward and said,

"Dad, we always exercise very early in the morning every day."

Tang San nodded.

Tang Hao nodded before saying,

"Today, both of you won't practice forging and sword fighting. Pack your things. Tomorrow, Old Jack will take you to Nuoding City."

Tang San was dumbfounded while Beixuan smiled as if he knew that this will eventually happen. Tang San asked,

"Nuoding City? Why on earth are we going there?"

Tang Hao glanced at Beixuan who was smiling before looking towards Tang San deeply and said:

"Do you not want to study spirit master abilities? Old Jack will take you both to Nuoding City's Primary Spirit Master Academy to become working students. There, both of you can study whatever you want."

Hearing Tang Hao's words, Tang San showed looks of excitement. His Mysterious Heaven skill's inability to break through had become a puzzle that was hard to crack; a spirit master's spirit ring was clearly an opportunity to solve it. Beixuan also seems excited and smiled cheerfully. However, Tang San couldn't help but ask,

"Dad, what changed your mind?"

Tang Hao retorted with a question:

"Do you still want to go or not?"

"But if we leave, nobody will make you food or take care of you."

"Do I still need both of you to look after me? You both can leave." Tang Hao said indifferently.

Even though Tang Hao's words were indifferent, the corner of the eyes of Tang San still felt hot. Beixuan also felt sad. He had gotten really close to Tang Hao in the past six years. Even though Tang Hao didn't show any parental affection to both of them, they still could feel how much he cared for them.

"Of course, letting you both go to Nuoding comes with a condition. If you both agree, you two may go."

"I promise."

Tang San and Tang Beixuan spoke at the same time.

Tang Hao's brows wrinkled slightly,

"Both of you promise easily without even asking what I demand. As a man, promised matters must be done and taken seriously. Do not become a person who promises lightly."

Both Tang San and Tang Beixuan nodded. Seeing them both nod, he continued,

"From now on, no matter how both of you cultivate your spirit power, I want you both to promise, you both must not let your hammer spirit and sword spirit absorb any spirit ring, so much that both of you cannot let another person see it. Moreover, both of you must not let other people know that you have twin spirits. Is that clear?"

Tang San was stunned while Tang Beixuan just nodded.

"Little San, from now on, you must only use your Blue Silver Grass spirit. And you too Little Bai, you must only use your Guqin spirit. Only if both of you encounter a life-threatening situation you can use your second spirit. Otherwise, do not use your hammer and sword spirits."

"I promise." Tang San and Tang Beixuan promised.

To other people, Blue Silver Grass and Guqin Spirit are both trash and useless. But Tang San was cultivating Tang Sect's technique, and he also has hidden weapons. Meanwhile, Tang Beixuan knew that his Guqin was strong since it was the upgraded version of the ordinary Guqin spirit one. Moreover, it has the name 'Demonic' on it.

"Good, let's eat." Tang Hao said.

After eating, Tang San and Tang Beixuan packed their things. Beixuan really didn't have much to pack since the only things he has are the Ego Sword and his clothes. Meanwhile, Tang San had to carry all his Hidden Weapons.

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The next day after.

Both Tang San and Tang Beixuan didn't practice today, only meditating in silence while waiting for Grandpa Jack to arrive so he can take them to Nuoding city.

Tang San was wearing light blue clothes that complimented his face and blue hair and carrying a light blue sack. Meanwhile, Tang Beixuan was just wearing a plain white robe. The Ego Sword has many features, one of them is size manipulation. He manipulated the sword to grow shorter and put it on his ear. He also didn't forget to make the sharpness of the sword lower so it wouldn't injure him.

Shortly after, Grandpa Jack arrived and took them towards the road heading for Nuoding City. Tang San and Tang Beixuan didn't forget to write a letter for their pops before they left.

As soon as the three departed, the door to Tang Hao's room opened. A large shadow came out and went to the doorway. In the distance, he could still see Grandpa Jack and the frail bodies of Tang San and Tang Beixuan.

Tang Hao stood there motionless. Even when the departing figures of the three had already completely disappeared, he still stood there blankly. As if recalling something, he looked towards the two letters left by his sons and opened them. He read it silently before going towards the food that Tang San made and ate it.

The three walked along the road towards Nuoding city while talking about various topics related to Spirit Masters such as the three kinds of Spirit Master Academy.

Tang Beixuan also listened carefully to what Grandpa Jack said since the system only told him knowledge about Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts, not the current state of the continent.

The distance between Nuoding City and Holy Spirit Village was not that far; three people walking could reach it in half a day's time. They ate some simple travel rations halfway, and by the time afternoon arrived, they could already see the city walls in the distance.

Tang Beixuan looked towards the city walls on the horizon and clenched his fists silently.

'This... is where my journey as a Spirit Master will start.'

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A/N: What do you guys think of the new DD book, DD5?

Why I post only one chapter a day:

I only take writing as a means of entertainment when I feel bored. Just like you guys, I read novels too. I don't take writing that seriously.