LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 68: Tang San’s Discovery, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes
Chapter 68: Tang San's Discovery, Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes
"What?"
"He actually wants the Lord to personally come and welcome us?"
After hearing Tang Hao's words, the steward hesitated.
"People are already in their coffins, how can they come out?"
"Could it be that this person came here to cause trouble on purpose?" The steward's face turned cold immediately.
"If you've come to participate in the mourning, you're welcome, but if you've come to cause trouble, it's best to leave now."
"Right now, there is no one else in this mansion except me."
He said in a deep voice.
"What does that mean? What about Tai Tan? Isn't he the master of this mansion?"
"Do you really not know what happened?" the steward asked in puzzlement.
"Should we know what happened?" Tang Hao was puzzled.
Faintly, he had a bad premonition.
"Then come with me."
This time, Tang Hao didn't refuse the steward's invitation.
He had a vague feeling that his plan might be disrupted again.
Before long, the three of them arrived in the hall.
When Tang Hao saw three neatly arranged coffins, he was dumbfounded.
"I remember that the Strength Clan has always been a single family, with Tai Tan, his son, and his grandson."
Tang Hao frowned, and his ominous premonition grew stronger.
"So what you're saying is correct. These three coffins in front of you are the ancestors and three generations of their family."
"They are all here in perfect order."
The steward said with a bitter expression.
Boom! After listening to the steward's words, Tang Hao felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He incredulously said, "What? They're all dead?"
"When did this happen?"
The steward sighed, "It happened just last night."
"Throughout the Douluo Continent, who doesn't know that the Strength Clan is affiliated with the Haotian Sect? How dare they lay hands on them?"
Tang Hao's heart sank, and suddenly a flash of insight crossed his mind. "Wait a minute... Could it be the people from the Spirit Hall?"
"Yes, it must be the Spirit Hall."
"Spirit Hall, you've done so many evil deeds. Even when I'm in this state, you still won't let me go?"
Tang Hao gritted his teeth.
However, the steward shook his head, "I didn't see who did it specifically. When I noticed the commotion, the battle was already over."
"It's almost certain."
Tang Hao became even more convinced.
After a moment, Tang Hao and Tang San left the Strength Clan's mansion.
"Dad, what should we do now?"
Tang San tugged on Tang Hao's sleeve and asked in a low voice.
At this moment, his heart was also filled with mixed feelings.
Originally, he had planned to lay low and find a new place to develop, which was why he came to seek refuge with Titan. But plans had changed faster than expected.
Tang Hao remained silent for a moment and came up with a new plan.
"At this point, it seems we can only go find your aunt."
"Aunt?"
Tang San asked in confusion.
"Yes, she's also in Heaven Dou City, in control of a place called Moon Pavilion. It's an important hub for receiving external information for the Haotian Sect."
"At the same time, your aunt is also well-connected among the royal nobles. She's a formidable figure."
"Now that we can't rely on Tai Tan, let's go find your aunt and have her arrange for you to enter the Royal Academy of Heaven Dou empire. That's also an option."
Tang Hao noticed that when he mentioned Tang Yuehua, there was a hint of pride on his face.
"Is Aunt also a powerful soul master?"
Tang San asked curiously.
In his mind, he had already imagined Tang Yuehua as a powerful female Title Douluo.
However, Tang Hao shook his head, his expression complex, and said, "No, your aunt doesn't have the talent for cultivation. She's just an ordinary person, but it's precisely because of this that she's even more formidable."
"But remember, your aunt has a deep bond with your uncle and me. Don't let her know about your uncle's death."
Tang Hao instructed, and Tang San nodded repeatedly, "Dad, don't worry, I'll follow your instructions."
Meanwhile, in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace...
Emperor Xue Ye, who had just recovered from his illness, summoned his crown prince, Xue Qinghe.
"Father, your current condition is not suitable for overexertion."
Xue Qinghe said in a deep voice in front of Emperor Xue Ye.
"My condition is getting better day by day. What about the task I entrusted to you earlier? What did Qin Xiao say?"
Emperor Xue Ye, lying on the sickbed, asked eagerly.
"This..."
Xue Qinghe hesitated for a moment.
"What's the matter? Is it difficult to handle?"
Emperor Xue Ye frowned and asked.
"Qin Xiao asked for something in return. If we don't give it to him, there's no room for negotiation."
Xue Qinghe said with some difficulty.
"Could it be that he wants the Imperial Seal?"
"No."
"Is it the Imperial Command?"
"Neither."
"Then what is it? Just tell me."
Emperor Xue Ye didn't want to guess anymore.
Of course, he also felt that it wasn't necessary.
As long as the National Seal and the Imperial Command were not handed over, there shouldn't be any major issues.
"Qin Xiao said he's very interested in our Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Barrier." {I searched this term many times, but I couldn't find it. If you know please comment it}
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye was taken aback and then laughed heartily, "Hahaha, if he wants it, give it to him. It's not considered a valuable item."
"Father, didn't you tell me before that this item is the national treasure of our country?"
Xue Qinghe asked in confusion, "Isn't it valuable?"
He now suspected that Poison Douluo's medicine had made Emperor Xue Ye foolish.
If that were the case, please give him more of it.
"The Vast Sea Cosmic Barrier does indeed have secrets, but I've had people trying to decipher it for decades without any clue."
"Rather than leaving it to collect dust in the imperial palace, it's better to use it to win over a potentially powerful Title Douluo."
Emperor Xue Ye said, taking a deep breath, "Help me up. I'll go to the imperial treasury right now and get it for you."
"If you can successfully bring Qin Xiao under our wing, I'll be more at ease handing over the Heaven Dou Empire to you."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe's heart trembled.
"Second brother, you've finally returned."
In Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua was overjoyed to see Tang Hao, but her next question was, "Where's your elder brother?"
On the other hand, Tang Hao's face stiffened, "Big brother, he has some matters to attend to and cannot return for the time being."
Tang Hao said with a forced smile.
However, he was quite good at acting, and his expression only seemed slightly unnatural.
At this moment, Tang Yuehua's attention was focused on Tang San, and she didn't pay much attention to this.
"Who is this child?"
She asked, and she already had some guesses in her mind.
"He is my son, Tang San."
Tang Hao said, patting Tang San's head, "You little rascal, aren't you going to greet your aunt?"
"Tang San greets Aunt."
Tang San quickly greeted Tang Yuehua.
"I didn't expect your child to be this big already, Second Brother."
Tang Yuehua's expression was somewhat absent-minded for a moment, then she helped Tang San up and said, "Good child, get up quickly."
Then she pulled Tang San to sit at the table, "Second Brother, this time you should stay here, don't leave, just live in Heaven Dou City. Don't worry, no one will discover you."
Ah, how I wish that were possible?
After listening to Tang Yuehua's words, Tang Hao sighed in his heart.
But life is never that easy.
The grudge with the Martial Spirit Hall has not been avenged yet, and now he has provoked such a formidable enemy as Qin Xiao.
Thinking about it now, it's really a tragedy.
But who could have imagined that a young man who had just become a Title Douluo would be so incredibly strong?
"I cannot stay, I have more important matters to attend to."
"But I hope that Little San can stay with you. Please take care of him for me."
Tang Hao said in a low voice.
Tang Yuehua didn't immediately reply, she just looked at Tang Hao quietly.
After a long while, she nodded slowly.
"Second Brother, whatever you need to do, you can do it without worries. Whenever you need it, I, Big Brother, and the entire Haotian Sect will be your strong support."
Her tone was firm.
If Tang Hao didn't know that Tang Xiao was already dead, he would have believed her.
Then, Tang Yuehua looked at Tang San, "Since Little San is your child, I will treat him like my own and teach him the noblest etiquette to become an outstanding person."
"Alright, since you say so, I can rest assured."
Tang Hao was about to say that he could rest assured, but suddenly he felt that something was not quite right.
Tang Yuehua's thoughts seemed to have gone off track.
He couldn't help but correct her, "Yuehua, Little San not only needs to learn etiquette, he is also a genius soul master and should attend the Soul Master Academy. I think the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a good choice."
Heaven Dou Royal Academy?
Hearing Tang Hao mention this name, Tang Yuehua frowned slightly.
"What's wrong? With your abilities, is it difficult to get Little San into the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Tang Hao was worried that someone might frown.
"Under normal circumstances, as long as the talent is decent and you're willing to pay the tuition, it shouldn't be a problem."
"But now, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is likely to undergo significant changes due to the actions of Xue Xing, the Snow Star Prince. I'm afraid Little San might be affected, so it's better to wait a while before he goes."
Tang Yuehua expressed her concerns.
Tang Hao's heart trembled and he couldn't help but ask, "Isn't the Heaven Dou Royal Academy directly controlled by the Heaven Dou Royal Family? How could there be problems?"
"Oh, this is a long story, it starts with a place called Shrek Academy."
Tang Yuehua sighed softly.
Shrek! Tang Hao and Tang San were both shocked when they heard this name, feeling a chill rising from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.
Could it be true? Could it really be that Shrek with Qin Xiao?
But as Tang Yuehua continued to speak, Tang Hao and Tang San both felt a sense of foreboding.
"Prince Xue Xing personally suppressed the people from Shrek Academy, but among the teachers and students of Shrek, there was actually a Title Douluo-level powerhouse. I heard that even the Poison Douluo was extremely wary of this person."
"Because of Xue Xing's actions, that Title Douluo-level powerhouse left the Heaven Dou Royal Academy with the students of Shrek Academy. Afterwards, Xue Ye, Emperor Snow Night, learned of the loss of such a powerhouse and was furious. He removed Xue Xing's authority and handed control of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince Snow Clearwater. It won't be long before the academy undergoes a major overhaul."
After a while, Tang Yuehua briefly explained the information she knew.
It's Qin Xiao! It must be Qin Xiao!
Tang San was convinced, this Shrek Academy must be the one in Heaven Dou City, and that Title Douluo-level powerhouse must be Qin Xiao.
Tang San swallowed hard and asked, "Aunt, do you have any information about this Title Douluo-level powerhouse now?"
Tang Yuehua shook her head with some regret, "Not yet, this matter involves the prince, the crown prince, and even Title Douluo-level experts. They're all afraid of getting involved and no one dares to say much."
Tang Hao said in a deep voice, "Then you don't need to inquire further."
After that, he waved to Tang San, "Little San, come here. Say goodbye to your Aunt. We're leaving."
Hearing this, Tang San hurriedly came to Tang Hao's side.
In fact, when he guessed that Qin Xiao was also in Heaven Dou City, he didn't want to stay here for a moment.
On the other hand, Tang Yuehua was puzzled, "Second Brother, didn't you just say that you wanted Little San to stay here and learn etiquette with me? Even if he can't attend the Heaven Dou Royal Academy now, he can still learn etiquette with me."
Tang Hao nodded.
Tang Hao said in a deep voice, "That was just earlier; I've changed my mind now. I think Little San should train with me for a while, and then come back to you to refine his etiquette; it's more suitable."
"Yes, Aunt, I think Dad is right."
Tang San quickly agreed with Tang Hao's words.
"Alright, that's settled then."
"Yuehua, you don't need to send us off. We're leaving with Little San now."
Tang Hao waved his hand and was about to leave with Tang San.
Tang Yuehua was surprised, "Second Brother, even if you're leaving, let your younger sister escort you."
"Escort?"
Tang Hao shook his head. When he confirmed that Qin Xiao was in Heaven Dou City, he didn't want to stay here for a moment longer. Delaying even a minute would be irresponsible to his own life.
"Where rivers and mountains meet, there will always be another meeting."
After saying that, Tang Hao didn't wait for Tang Yuehua to say anything more and quickly left with Tang San.
Once they were out of Heaven Dou City, Tang Hao took Tang San and plunged into the Sunset Forest.
"Dad, why are we going this way?"
Tang San asked in confusion. Weren't they planning to run away?
What are we doing here?
"Few people venture into the Sunset Forest, making it easier to conceal our tracks. Traveling on the main road would attract too much attention. Qin Xiao is exceptionally intelligent; he might be able to track us down based on any clues we leave behind."
"We must be cautious."
Tang Hao explained with a serious tone.
In truth, when Tang Hao said those words, he felt like his heart was about to collapse. He had roamed the Douluo Continent for half his life and enjoyed great success. Even when he had to leave his sect due to the pursuit of the Martial Soul Hall and wander around, he didn't consider it the lowest point in his life. He simply chose not to resist.
Although the Hall of Souls was powerful, Tang Hao was not afraid. But when Qin Xiao appeared, everything changed.
Tang Hao had faced the previous Pope of the Hall of Souls and numerous other strong opponents without fear, but now he was genuinely afraid.
Tang Hao reflected on the fact that his repeated escapes had led him to this point. Gradually, he became fearful of death.
Qin Xiao was his inner demon!
"As long as Qin Xiao remains a threat, my future cultivation will be difficult to advance!"
He knew his situation well, but he also felt powerless.
Qin Xiao was too powerful, to the point where even he, Tang Hao, was terrified. With his own abilities, he couldn't see any hope in his lifetime.
But Tang Xiao had already died, so who else could help him?
Thus, Tang Hao walked and contemplated these thoughts.
However, Tang Hao and Tang San's speed was not slow. With Tang Hao's soul power assisting them, they could cover a distance of over ten meters with each step.
Time passed unnoticed in the mountains, and suddenly, Tang San forcefully pulled Tang Hao's arm.
Tang Hao lowered his head, "What's wrong, Little San?"
"Dad, have you been here before?"
Tang San pointed in a certain direction.
Tang Hao looked in that direction and saw a hill that was about four to five meters high in the distance.
Tang Hao surveyed the area and said in a low voice, "Based on our current location, we are in the core area of the Sunset Forest without realizing it. We've already reached this point unconsciously. I don't recall ever going to that hill."
"Can we go and take a look?" Tang San's eyes were filled with excitement.
From the descriptions in the Xuan Tian Book of Records, he had a vague feeling that the terrain ahead might not be simple.
Sniffing the faint sulfur scent in the air, he guessed that there might be a volcano hidden below the hill. Some poisons liked to grow in extreme environments.
"Alright."
Tang Hao didn't reject it and didn't ask too many questions. He led Tang San up the hill.
Tang San was taken aback by the terrain before him. It turned out to be a conical depression, and they were standing on the edge of it.
A thick heat rose from the depression, moist and carrying the distinctive scent of sulfur.
He immediately activated his Purple Demon Eye and peered into the distance.
A spring, clear and distinct, faintly appeared in his field of vision.
"Oh my God!"
"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, this is an Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!"
Tang San was shocked and couldn't help but exclaim.
"Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well? What's that?" Tang Hao wondered. Did it mean something like dragon eye fruit, something edible?
"Dad, this is a type of terrain that might produce extraordinary spirit medicines, and it could even yield immortal herbs."
Tang Hao could hear the excitement in Tang San's voice when he mentioned "immortal herbs."
Tang Hao furrowed his brows, "Spirit medicines, immortal herbs? Where did you hear about these things?"
Tang San's eyes narrowed, and he quickly came up with an idea, "It was my teacher who told me. He spent his whole life trying to break through his own cultivation. After researching many books, he concluded that some spirit medicines and immortal herbs could help people break through their cultivation."
"Yu Xiaogang?"
"Humph, a waste is still a waste. He doesn't have enough innate potential, so he turns to these unorthodox methods. Relying on external objects for cultivation is like trying to make a plant grow by pulling on it. It won't benefit your cultivation in any way."
Tang Hao snorted disdainfully, "Little San, remember this: just learn the basics of being a soul master from Yu Xiaogang. He has read the classics of the Hall of Souls and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, so his knowledge is quite rich. But as for these invincible theories like the Ten Core Competencies or these esoteric practices, learn less of them. They won't benefit you."
Uh...
Tang San was quite surprised by Tang Hao's low opinion of Yu Xiaogang.
Tang San was taken aback.
However, the treasure was right in front of their eyes. How could he not dare to believe it without exploring it?
"Dad, I remember now. The thing about the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes and the Immortal Grass is something my teacher discovered in the records of the Martial Soul Hall. It's said to be a closely guarded secret."
Tang San pretended to be thoughtful and continued, "Moreover, he told me about several powerful immortal herbs. They can not only enhance a person's cultivation but also improve their physique without any negative effects or side effects. Even the Martial Soul Hall is searching for them everywhere."
What?
Is this information spreading within the Martial Soul Hall?
Tang Hao felt that if that was the case, it needed to be taken seriously.
"Is there really such a treasure? Would it also be effective for Title Douluo level experts if they consumed it?"
"Of course!"
Tang San's reply was resolute.
Doesn't that mean I have a chance to enhance my strength again? It's truly a case of "where there's a will, there's a way"!
Tang Hao's eyes lit up. "Then we must go and take a look."
Soon, Tang Hao carried Tang San as they descended into the valley.
Not far ahead of them was an oval-shaped pool of water.
Within it, two distinct colors of water, milky white and vermilion, coexisted in the same pool without mixing.
"It's amazing, truly amazing."
"A pool of water that contains both icy cold and scorching heat is truly worthy of the name Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes."
Tang Hao was amazed by the scenery before him.
Tang San had a similar reaction.
However, he was astonished not by the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes but by the various spirit herbs around it.
Looking around, various exotic plants covered the area around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, each of them rare and precious.
"Is that the Snow Silkworm, the finest among Winter Cicada and Summer Cicada?"
"And next to it, is that the Vermilion Lotus? It's so big!"
"And by the Fire Spring, that's the Seven-Step Heartbreak Grass, highly poisonous."
Tang San stood still, and with just a glance, he could identify various spirit herbs.
His eyes shone as if he had entered heaven.
"Little San, what are all these?" Tang Hao asked with an eager tone. "Have you found any immortal herbs that would provide tremendous benefits even to Title Douluo after consumption?"
"Immortal herbs!" Tang San suddenly realized, "Right, why haven't I found any immortal herbs here? Considering the excellent growth conditions and their age, there shouldn't be a place without a single immortal herb."
As he began to think seriously, Tang San discovered the problem. It was highly illogical.
At the same time, he began searching carefully.
Finally, under the meticulous observation of his Purple Demon Eye, beside the Ice Spring, he noticed some traces. "This, this is the root of the Arctic Cold Flower, the rhizome of the Eight-Point Profound Ice Grass!"
In an instant, Tang San's eyes turned red. There had indeed been immortal herbs growing here!
"Little San, what is it?" Tang Hao furrowed his brows and asked.
However, Tang San ignored his question, frantically searching.
Soon, he made another significant discovery: the roots of the Flame Apricot Blossom, the roots of the Scarlet Luoro Tulip, the roots of the Eight-Petal Fairy Orchid, and the roots of the Water Fairy Jade Muscle and Bones.
Tang San roughly counted and found at least ten different types of immortal herbs.
But what use were these roots? Where were the actual immortal herbs?
Tang San's head buzzed, and he felt dizzy, as if he were about to collapse.
Luckily, Tang Hao was vigilant, and he quickly supported Tang San.
"Little San, what's wrong with you?" he asked in a concerned tone.
"Dad, it's gone, all gone!"
Tang San's heart was in despair.
Even the thought of the Eight-Point Profound Ice Grass and Flame Apricot Blossom being picked by someone else made his heart ache.
"If I could consume two different immortal herbs at the same time and combine them with the cultivation of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes, my strength would undoubtedly increase rapidly. Even my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul would benefit beyond imagination."
"Over a dozen immortal herbs, and not a single one left for us."
"Why didn't you dig up the roots and let me sever all hopes completely?"
Tang San couldn't hold back any longer and tears streamed down his face.
It was too heartbreaking.
They had seen hope, only to fall into despair so quickly.
He even felt that the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes should not have come here in the first place.
Yes, they shouldn't have come.
If they hadn't come, they wouldn't have to endure this worldly suffering.
"What?"
"All the immortal herbs have been dug up? Who could be so unscrupulous?"
After hearing Tang San's words, Tang Hao was shocked as well.
He had come specifically for the immortal herbs that Tang San had mentioned, and his heart was full of anticipation.
But now, Tang San's words were like a heavy blow, shattering all his illusions.
The immortal herbs were gone.
Did this mean there was no hope of enhancing his strength, and that Qin Xiao would be annihilated?
"Unscrupulous?"
"No, no, no, that person is beyond unscrupulous."
"I just checked, the person who acted seemed to know we were coming and didn't touch any of the spirit herbs, specifically targeting the immortal herbs. This has nothing to do with any ordinary person."
Tang San's anger grew as he spoke, feeling a burning sensation in his stomach that ignited his chest.
He couldn't hold back any longer and spewed out a mouthful of blood before collapsing weakly in Tang Hao's arms.
"Little San, Little San."
"Why are you so hot-tempered?"
Tang Hao was alarmed.
However, at that moment, a stern voice rang out:
"Who are you people? What are you doing here, making such a commotion?"
"Where is your courtesy?"
As the voice fell, Dugu Yan approached angrily.
She had been meditating in a cave not far away and had been awakened by the commotion caused by Tang San and Tang Hao.
"Is there someone else?"
Tang San rolled over and struggled to sit up in Tang Hao's arms.
At this moment, Tang Hao's gaze had already fallen on the girl not far away, and he asked in a deep voice, "Little girl, I'm asking you, did you pick those immortal herbs?"
He wasn't just asking; a surge of soul force pressure was also released, directed at Dugu Yan.
Thud, thud, thud.
Dugu Yan felt as if she had been struck by lightning and staggered back several steps before managing to stand her ground.
At this moment, her face was as pale as a sheet, devoid of any color.
However, she didn't show too much fear and coldly said, "You want the immortal herbs? Forget about it!"
She said and even sneered.
In reality, she didn't know what the immortal herbs were, but the father and son in front of her didn't seem like good people.
In Dugu Yan's eyes, they were like bandits breaking into her home, asking for money and valuables.
Perhaps some people would choose to part with their possessions to save their lives.
But Dugu Yan wasn't one of those people. She had made a promise to protect the Medicine Garden for Qin Xiao on behalf of her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
"Haha, little girl, you're young, but your attitude is quite something."
Tang Hao laughed.
However, beneath his laughter, there was a coldness in his eyes. "I'll see how long you can hold out against me!"
As he spoke, an even stronger soul force pressure erupted from him.
He was confident that even a Title Douluo-level expert would be intimidated by this pressure.
However, at that moment, a lean figure stood in front of Dugu Yan.
Facing the pressure, he smiled lightly and said, "Tang Hao, it's been more than ten years since we last met. Has your face been preserved by your dog?"
(End of this chapter)
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