"You... ah!"
Dugu Bo, who had barely managed to utter a single syllable, was instantly struck by a pitch-black giant hammer. His snake body, over thirty meters long, was sent flying by the impact.
Even Dugu Bo felt several of his ribs snap from that hammer blow, which had shown no restraint whatsoever!
"Boom—!"
A green snake shadow flew out from above. Tang Sui sniffled, her eyes still watery but her expression dazed.
'System... did you see that...'
System: 【...Mm.】
The Dugu Bo that she herself found difficult to handle, even in her attack form, was sent flying by a single hammer strike.
Just this one strike!
Tang Sui looked at the figure holding the dark Clear Sky Hammer in one hand, immense spirit energy surging around him. He walked with steady, firm steps, nine spirit rings, each more imposing than Dugu Bo's aura, encircling him. Even though he was clad in a rough black robe, it couldn't diminish the filter in Tang Sui's eyes.
The image of a tall and majestic Titled Douluo in her heart returned!
Tang Sui blinked dazedly, a tear suspended on her long, raven-black eyelashes, refusing to fall. The world seen through it seemed to be veiled in a hazy mist.
"Dad..." Tang Sui tearfully raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes. A tiny thing that could be held in a single grasp was silently collected into the amethyst jade bracelet.
The effect of this eye medicine seemed a bit too potent.
She wiped her increasingly abundant tears in a flustered manner, and realizing she couldn't stop them, she gave up struggling. With teary eyes, she looked at the tall figure striding towards her and stopping before her. Gazing at his weather-beaten, rough face, she choked out, "Dad, brother... brother was... he was captured from the academy, I chased after him... and then, sob..."
As she spoke, Tang Sui's sobs could no longer form complete words, devolving into pure crying.
Tang Hao listened to his younger daughter's account. His expression was as somber as if water could drip from it, but seeing his little daughter, who was crying herself breathless, he raised his other hand, the one not holding the Clear Sky Hammer.
A warm weight settled on Tang Sui's head, a comfort, and a hint of sorrow.
"I'm sorry, I'm late." Tang Hao said hoarsely, a genuine sadness in his eyes.
Dugu Bo, who had just risen from the deep pit, clutching his left ribs and still engrossed in the fact that he had confronted one of the most troublesome Titled Douluo, Clear Sky, was bewildered: "?"
You, you with the honest-looking face, you little brat!
If you have the guts, finish your story! Don't leave such strange pauses for people to misinterpret!
He looked at the black giant hammer held in the black-robed man's hand, indirectly revealing his identity, and the nine surrounding spirit rings. His gaze lingered on the last blood-red spirit ring for two seconds. A thin layer of sweat beaded on his forehead, whether from pain or fear, his voice tightened, "Wait! Title Douluo Clear Sky! There must be some misunderstanding!"
"Dugu Bo, you killed my son and injured my daughter, so you shall pay with your life and your granddaughter's." Tang Hao lowered the hand that had been gently stroking his daughter's hair. The eyes that had shown tenderness and sorrow turned into pure, icy killing intent as they fell upon him, making Dugu Bo's scalp tingle.
Son?!
Daughter?!
Tang...
Oh no... They both have the surname Tang!
Tang Hao is a true madman, the kind who once beat up the Pope!
Dugu Bo's face flickered between black and green. At this moment, he suddenly understood why Tang Sui had recognized him as a Titled Douluo when she was at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Her father was a Titled Douluo, how could she not have heard of other Titled Douluo?
Dugu Bo was now filled with regret. Who knew he'd originally just wanted to capture a herbivorous little cub, only to stumble into a dinosaur nest where the entire family were top-tier carnivores, and worse, provoke the most unprovokable dragon!
Now, he had first kidnapped this madman's son, and then been unfairly burdened with a huge accusation by that black-hearted little girl who fell from the sky. And to top it all off, he couldn't even reason with them!
Dugu Bo, his right eyelid twitching violently, quickly waved his hands, trying to reason with Tang Hao: "Hold on! Title Douluo Clear Sky! I really didn't kill your son! Nor did I injure your daughter!"
Tang Hao's lips curved into a cold, thin arc, "Then return my son to me alive and unharmed."
Dugu Bo: "......"
The problem is, your son isn't with me right now! How can I return him!
"Title Douluo Clear Sky, your son actually..."
"Whoosh—!"
A sharp whistling sound came from his ear. Dugu Bo's pupils trembled, and he agilely dodged the fox mask hurtling towards him.
Tang Hao gripped the Clear Sky Hammer, his face as cold and dark as black ice, looking at his stubborn, tear-wiping daughter.
"Hic, burp! Dad, beat him up!"
Tang Sui let out a crying hiccup, her tear-reddened blue eyes wide open, staring intently at Dugu Bo.
"I want to avenge my brother too!"
Avenge my brother for being knocked unconscious by you old man!
As soon as she spoke, the fox mask and ape mask in the air trembled again, attacking Dugu Bo.
Tang Hao tightened his grip on the hammer and stomped heavily on the ground. In the next instant, he had closed in on Dugu Bo.
The terrifying speed made Dugu Bo's eyes widen with dread again. He only had time to defend himself, but he was still battered and sent flying by Tang Hao's hammer, crashing through several large trees.
Dugu Bo, sprawled on the ground once more: "......"
I suspect this cunning little girl is doing this on purpose.
But... he had no proof.
—Author's Notes—
Still on the way to pick up my parents and haven't gotten home yet, so maybe only two updates today. *cries*