Chapter 2 Clues_1

Xu Sheng waved his hand, "Hey, there's no need to be so polite between us, but Xiaosan, that old man Jack mentioned that tomorrow is the day for the Martial Soul Awakening!"

Tang San's eyes lit up with intense light as he looked down at his arms and murmured, "Martial Soul Awakening? I wonder what my Martial Soul will be."

His Mysterious Heaven Method had reached a plateau, and no matter how much he cultivated, there was no sign of improvement. The Martial Soul Awakening seemed to be the only key that could break this plateau!

Xu Sheng coughed a few times, "Ahem... Xiaosan, what if your Martial Soul turns out to be Blue Silver Grass?"

Feeling somewhat aggrieved, Tang San said, "Brother Sheng, are you cursing me?"

Blue Silver Grass was the epitome of a worthless Martial Soul. Was Xu Sheng not cursing himself by saying this?

Xu Sheng chuckled and didn't explain. It wasn't like he could tell him the truth, right?

"Anyway, Xiaosan, let me help you chop wood, so you can go cook dinner for Uncle Hao earlier!"

It seemed that even though Tang San had his unique insights about Blue Silver Grass, there was no denying that even he didn't think much of such a worthless Martial Soul!

After thinking for a moment, Tang San nodded and said, "Sure, Brother Sheng, come and join us for dinner too. Dad would probably be very happy!"

Xu Sheng snorted at Tang San's remark, "Happy my ass! That Tang Hao always gives me the cold shoulder the moment he sees me!"

Still, to ingratiate himself further and to cling to the coattails of the mighty, a little more frequent visits wouldn't hurt, would they?

His face, however, showed pleasure as he said, "Then thank you, Xiaosan. It just so happens I don't have any dinner plans!"

Soon after, with Xu Sheng's help, they finished chopping the wood quickly, tied it up, and carried it down the mountain...

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Arriving at the Blacksmith Shop, Xu Sheng plopped down on a chair, gasping for breath and patting his chest, "Xiaosan, your physical strength is really impressive, not even a single gasp for air!"

Hearing this, Tang San, who was about to start cooking dinner, suddenly turned around and gave Xu Sheng a small smile, "Brother Sheng, that's because you're too lazy, sleeping until afternoon and not exercising. How could your health be good?"

His strong physical fitness owed a lot to the Mysterious Heaven Method circulating within him, coupled with daily morning exercises!

However, as not even his father knew about the Mysterious Heaven Method and the hidden weapons, how could he possibly tell Xu Sheng?

Xu Sheng, who was leisurely sitting on the chair, did not expose him and casually moved on from the topic, "You do have a point!"

Gazing around the Blacksmith Shop filled with the aroma of a campfire...

With a loud 'bang,' the door of the Blacksmith Shop was kicked open...

The sudden noise startled Xu Sheng, who was seated, nearly causing him to fall to the ground...

Tang San quickly put down what he was holding and went to the door, looking at the scraggly-bearded, tall figure, "Father, you're back? Dinner isn't ready yet, please wait a moment!"

With a cold "hmph," Tang Hao replied.

He then walked into the Blacksmith Shop, and his gaze turned even colder when it landed on Xu Sheng sitting in the chair...

Feeling that piercing stare, Xu Sheng felt as if he were being watched by a terrifying behemoth at the top of the food chain, the intense pressure making him feel increasingly suffocated!

Xu Sheng was just about to speak when he found that no matter what, he couldn't utter a single word, which was forcibly swallowed, making his face grow increasingly unsightly...

Seeing this, Tang San walked over and apologized, "Dad! It was I who asked Brother Sheng to come. If you want to blame someone, blame me!"

With a cold "hmpf!" Tang Hao released his oppressive aura from Xu Sheng...

Xu Sheng felt as though he had just gotten his life back and complained to himself, "Huff... huff, damn, this Tang Hao is freaking terrifying. Just one look seems like it could kill a man! I should've known better than to come!"

If he revealed those nine frightful Soul Rings, wouldn't I be scared to death right on the spot!

Thereafter, Tang Hao couldn't be bothered with Xu Sheng anymore and turned with an indifferent glance at Tang San, impatiently urging, "Hurry up and cook! Call me when it's ready!"

Seeing Tang Hao's obvious displeasure, Tang San didn't dare to say much, "Yes, Dad!"

After Tang Hao entered the room, Tang San then went over to Xu Sheng and apologized, "Sorry about that, Brother Sheng. You know what my dad's temper is like..."

Xu Sheng shivered, quickly gesturing with his hands, "It's okay, it's okay. Uncle Hao is... um... robust in his old age!"

Even though Tang Hao was in another room, Xu Sheng was certain that if he said anything bad, it would probably reach Tang Hao's ears the next second...

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During dinner, Tang San bit his lip, looked up at Tang Hao with some hope, and said, "Dad, Chief Jack said that tomorrow is the day for the Martial Soul Awakening. I..."

Tang Hao's pupils turned frosty, and a fierce aura suddenly erupted from him, causing the entire table to start shaking violently...

But the next moment, as if remembering something, his whole demeanor deflated like he had aged decades in an instant...

Tang Hao spoke with a calm face, "If you want to go, then go!"

Tang San's face lit up with joy, gratefully saying, "Thank you, Dad!"

Watching the "heartfelt" conversation between the father and son, Xu Sheng, as an outsider, was quivering and kept his head down eating...

He prayed silently, "Just keep talking, ignore me, that's fine! Ignore me..."

Tang San took a sip of his porridge and casually mentioned Xu Sheng, "Not just me, Brother Sheng is going too!"

Xu Sheng, who was gulping down his porridge, nearly choked and cursed in his mind, "Damn it, Xiaosan! Can you not drag me into your conversations?"

However, taking a discreet look at Tang Hao, who showed no intention to speak, Xu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief...

The next moment, Tang Hao suddenly asked, "Boy, are you also going for the Martial Soul Awakening?"

Xu Sheng displayed an awkward yet polite smile, "Yes, Uncle Hao..."

"I advise you to give up! Something inside you... never mind, I'm going to sleep now. Don't bother me if there's nothing important!" Tang Hao said coldly, cutting off halfway through, abruptly standing up and slamming his spoon on the table, then turning and heading to his room...

Leaving Tang San and Xu Sheng staring at each other...

Tang San shook his head and continued to lower his head to drink his porridge, while Xu Sheng squinted his eyes thoughtfully, "Something inside me? Could it be that Uncle Hao knows something?!!"

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