"Not entirely," the Master pondered for a moment before discussing the contingency plan with everyone.
Outside the hotel, Tang Hao leaned against a tree trunk with his arms crossed, occasionally glancing at the lit room. His powerful spiritual energy enveloped the area near the hotel but precisely avoided the floor where Tang San and the others were.
As the moon rose, to face tomorrow's competition in peak condition, the Master and the others decided to have Tang Sui and the rest return to rest after finalizing the general strategy.
Of course, only Tang San and the others returned to their rooms to rest. After leaving the rooms of the Master and Flander, Tang Sui leaped onto the hotel roof, found a spot where the moonlight was strongest, sat down cross-legged, and quietly absorbed the essence of the moon.
The system, wanting to speak but hesitating: [......]
Never mind, the host has already entered meditation.
On the large, leafy tree in the backyard, Tang Hao, who had a clear view of Tang Sui's actions: [......]
Good heavens, his children, one sleeps later than the moon, and the other wakes earlier than the rooster, is that right?
Muttering to himself, Tang Hao waited a while longer. Only when the lights in the other rooms had almost all gone out did he move. He disappeared from the tree trunk, concealing his aura, and silently passed by the windows on the floor where the Shrek team was staying, stopping outside Tang San's window.
He had been in Spirit City for a day. Yesterday, he had figured out who was staying in which hotel room. With his strength, it wasn't difficult to evade Flander and the others and avoid his younger daughter.
"Knock, knock,"
Tang San, who was about to enter meditation again, suddenly opened his eyes. His dark pupils shot out a sharp light as he abruptly turned towards the window where a faint knocking sound originated.
"Who is it?!"
He asked in a low voice, his hand already brushing against the Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night at his waist, and the Zhuge Divine Crossbow was in his hand.
"Xiao San, it's me."
A deep and familiar voice drifted into Tang San's ears from the slightly ajar window.
Tang San's vigilant expression froze. His face showed a moment of blankness, and he instinctively called out two words: "...Dad?"
"En."
Tang Hao responded softly.
Confirming he wasn't hallucinating, Tang San rolled out of bed. However, he did not put away the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. Instead, he freed one hand, circulated his internal energy, and pushed the air currents, blowing away the curtains that obscured the window.
Under the vision of his Purple Demon Eyes, Tang Hao's rough face, half-hidden in the shadow of his hood, appeared clearly in Tang San's sight.
It's not an illusion!
Confirming Tang Hao's reality, Tang San put away the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, quickly walked to the window, tied back the fluttering curtains, opened the window, and let Tang Hao in.
"Dad, why are you here?"
To be honest, Tang San was somewhat overwhelmed with joy. He hadn't expected to see Tang Hao the night before the finals.
Tang Hao saw the joy and a hint of helplessness on Tang San's face, and his heart felt a little uneasy. He said in a low voice, "I came to see you and Sui Sui."
Tang San was startled. He remembered that his sister wasn't there when he woke up, and his teacher had said she had something important to do and would be back later. He immediately understood and said, "Has Sui Sui already seen you?"
"En." Tang Hao nodded. Seeing his son look somewhat annoyed after hearing his answer, a smile flashed in his eyes. He explained, "I received a message from your teacher saying that your and Sui Sui's identities have been exposed. I was worried that the Spirit Hall might be detrimental to you. I also believed that with your strength, you would definitely advance to the final semifinals, so I came directly to Spirit City."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang San suddenly looked up. In his dark eyes, similar to his father's, a hint of hatred and sorrow flowed. Suppressing his emotions, he said word by word, "Dad, Spirit Hall... has already made a move." Su Dan Novel Network
Tang Hao's pupils contracted. He reached out and placed his hands on his son's shoulders. "What did you say?! Are you alright, Xiao San?"
He tried to turn Tang San around to examine him, but his son grabbed his wrist. Tang San, usually composed and strong in front of others, now had slightly red eyes as he spoke.
"I'm fine. It was Sui Sui... Sui Sui almost..."
Sui Sui?
Tang Hao's mind instantly flashed with his younger daughter's bright and happy smile. The next second, he saw his younger daughter's slender back disappearing in front of the sun. His heart tightened, and his voice became hoarse. "...Xiao San, tell me carefully, what exactly happened..."
Tang San took a deep breath and recounted the ambush they had encountered in Death Canyon on their way to Spirit City, telling Tang Hao everything.
As he spoke, glistening tears gathered in Tang San's eyes.
The more Tang Hao listened, the darker his expression became. When he heard that Tang Sui had intended to self-destruct to hold off Ghost Douluo, his suppressed emotions and aura erupted completely.
The Titled Douluo, once renowned throughout the continent, shed his former low-key and gentle demeanor, revealing the powerful presence that had once made the entire continent tremble.
The chilling killing intent was like solidified ice cones, hanging in his spine, making one's scalp tingle and adrenaline surge.
The terrifying aura instantly enveloped the entire hotel. Flander and the others, who were immersed in sleep or cultivation, couldn't help but wake up. Even Tang Sui, sitting on the roof basking in the moonlight and absorbing its essence, suddenly opened her eyes. Like a startled cat, she sprang up from the ground instantly, her blue eyes wide with alarm, looking left and right.
The system monitoring everything: [......]
— Author's Notes —
Xiao San is complaining, huh~
See you tomorrow!