112: Luck and Destiny

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Tang San didn't know how he got back.

He stood there, puzzled for a moment. Then he grabbed some clothes from the soul guide, put them on hurriedly, and dashed away, moving downwards.

Every gaze felt like a sharp sword, cutting into Tang San's heart. Even though... some eyes held no mockery.

Running in all directions, he lost track of distance and location. All he knew was he was still in this small town.

Walking dazedly to a nearby pond, Tang San squatted by the calm, muddy water, his face slightly turned away.

A bright red slap mark still burned on his face.

As time went by, the mark didn't fade. Instead, it turned redder, and his face started to swell. This showed how strong Xiao Wu's hit had been.

He touched the swollen red mark on his face, as if he were alone. Tang San chuckled unconsciously, as if he ignored the pain.

He laughed held a hoarse voice. and also the laugh had such a hint of madness. He seemed to laugh at himself and question the world, all at once.

From high perch, someone looked down calmly, as if he could see the almost crazy boy through the mist. After a moment, he shook his head slightly.

"Perhaps it's better for that madman."

As he said..!No one knows whom this "madman" refers to.

Favor can't always go to one person.

Luck is similar.

In the human world, countless emotions exist, like unwillingness, anger, resentment, and more.

Emotions aren't eternal. If each human was carefully observed and tested... Well, that god might get exhausted. He lacks the energy and the mood for that.

Before, some luck helped Tang San, but it won't help him again soon.

So, fate shifted again, quietly...

Tang San didn't know.

Lu Yuan didn't either.

But compared to Tang San, Lu Yuan owes a lot to his fate. But Lu Yuan doesn't believe in luck. Even now, luck isn't on Lu Yuan's side. He only has a bit of the three-eyed golden lion's shared luck.

So, before he got linked to the three-eyed Golden Lion, his luck wasn't great. But in this world, where the world's consciousness hasn't fully awakened...

Luck only helps a bit!

What truly shapes things is a person's strength!

Tang San didn't know a strange god had just abandoned him.

Now, he sat in a hotel room, feeling numb. His eyes were empty, missing the worried looks from Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.

"What's up with Xiaosan?"

Liu Erlong's usually fiery, hating gloom the most. Sadly, she had two solemn individuals in front of her.

After waiting a while, seeing Tang San lost in thought and Yu Xiaogang worried but speechless, Liu Erlong couldn't hold back.

She reached and grabbed Tang San's collar, pulling him up. She wouldn't do this in front of Yu Xiaogang. But with Tang San, who she considered her charge, Liu Erlong felt she could.

Seeing Tang San, who looked like he might fall any moment, Liu Erlong felt frustration. She snapped, "Stand up straight!"

Yu Xiaogang frowned and fell silent. Liu Erlong's hefty frame froze, words dying on her lips.

Looking up again, seeing Aunt Liu in front of him and the worried Master Yu Xiaogang beside him, tears streamed down Tang San's cheeks to the ground.

A man might bleed but not cry. Sadly, Tang San thought that was nonsense. For Tangmen disciples, their lives came first. Then, their reputation.

A few Tangmen disciples might even choose to die, to clear their name when they know they won't survive. After all, no Tang Sect disciple wants their sect's punishments.

So, notions like "a man might bleed but not cry," linked to honor, rank third or fourth among Tangmen disciples. Ironically, Tang San's pain today was all about "reputation."

So, shedding these tears didn't burden his heart.

"Teacher, Aunt Liu,"

His chapped lips parted, and Tang San's voice was hoarse, almost silent.

Thankfully, this time Tang San's mental strength held. He didn't faint from fatigue or squander his efforts.

If he thought about it... Being hit so many times should've toughened him up a bit.

Smiling a little, Yu Xiaogang motioned to Liu Erlong beside him to hold back, then rose and gently touched Tang San's shoulder. He asked, "Little San, can you tell your teacher what happened?"

Liu Erlong, quietly pouring water, shot a worried glance at Yu Xiaogang, speechless.

Looking at the soul guide with obvious signs of wear and tear, it was clear a battle had taken place. Also, the disheveled clothes were not the original ones. They seemed to have been damaged in the fight.

But what's with the red palm print on his face?

However, this wasn't the time to dwell on that. You can't push a child too hard, especially now. Master Yu's persistent questioning could be seen as provocation!

Right now, the priority was not unraveling the events, but stabilizing Tang San's state of mind.

Once he's calmer, he might share the story willingly, or he might not. That could wait.

At least, after his emotions stabilize, he would be able to explain the situation calmly and coherently, without blurting out the wrong things.

It has to be said, sometimes women have a finer emotional sense than men. Age isn't the factor; it's more about inherent skills.

Tang San's face was unpleasant, even showing signs of obvious distress. His teacher's probing words had stung him hard.

What happened? Xiao Wu, the girl he cherished, was abducted. By Lu Yuan, the person he wished to tear apart..Not only that, Xiao Wu even slapped him in front of Lu Yuan! To top it off, Lu Yuan shamelessly blew his clothes apart!

Filtering out less significant details, Tang San vented his frustration to Yu Xiaogang, conveniently placing the blame on Lu Yuan.

Seeing his apprentice this upset, Yu Xiaogang had to follow suit and negatively judge Lu Yuan. Lu Yuan wasn't his apprentice, and he had no obligation to be impartial.

Liu Erlong handed over the hot water thoughtfully, only to be disregarded by the eloquent duo. A faint pang of unfairness pricked at Liu Erlong's heart. Yet, she suppressed it, playing the role of a quiet observer.

On the other side...

Ah Choo!! Confused, Lu Yuan rubbed his nose.

"What's the matter?"

Xiao Wu, still in a daze, whispered from his arms.

Perplexed, Lu Yuan studied the gradually awakening Xiao Wu, then had no choice but to lie down and hold her.

His deep voice, a bit sleepy, sounded in Xiao Wu's ear, "Nothing. Go back to sleep, you need to wake up early tomorrow."

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