After Tang Yuehua disappeared from sight, Xue Qinghe's expression turned peculiar...
Grandfather captured Tang San, yet Tang Yuehua, who doesn't know my true identity, came seeking my help!
How truly unfortunate!
Thinking of this, Xue Qinghe felt a hint of helplessness and immediately said, "Snake Spear, Porcupine!"
As his voice fell, two figures instantly appeared in the surroundings. They were the ever-watchful Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo!
In unison, they said, "Holy Daughter!"
Xue Qinghe glanced at them, saying, "You should have heard Tang Yuehua's words just now. Is what she said true? Is Tang San currently being detained in the Worship Hall?"
Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo exchanged glances, their expressions also becoming somewhat odd...
Finally, the former answered first, "Holy Daughter, Tang San is indeed currently in the Worship Hall. However, rather than calling it imprisonment, it's more accurate to call it... staying on his own accord!"
Xue Qinghe furrowed his brows, questioning, "Staying on his own accord? What does that mean?"
He suddenly realized that grandfather had been keeping things from him!
Serpent Spear Douluo bit his lip and replied reluctantly, "Holy Daughter, to put it simply, Grand Elder personally ordered everyone to treat Tang San well, even instructing all the guest elders to guide him seriously!"
"Not only that, even cultivation resources are being provided by the Worship Hall!"
Xue Qinghe looked as though he had heard a joke, questioning fiercely, "What?? How is that possible!"
He was all too aware of the feud between grandfather and Tang Hao. As Tang Hao's son, Tang San had no reason to receive such preferential treatment!
Porcupine Douluo cautiously continued, "Holy Daughter, this is absolutely true. Serpent Spear and I have confirmed it ourselves!"
"However, I personally suspect it's not that simple. Since Grand Elder is doing all this, he must have his own reasons!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but prop his chin up in thought...
Indeed, grandfather not only didn't kill Tang San, but instead kept him in the Worship Hall for cultivation!
There must be another purpose!
The most likely possibility is to draw out the Hao Tian Clan behind him!
At this moment, Serpent Spear Douluo spoke solemnly, "Holy Daughter, you previously promised Tang Yuehua personally. Are you truly going to inform Xu Sheng about this matter as she requested?"
"If Xu Sheng finds out, won't it disrupt Grand Elder's plan?"
Porcupine Douluo eagerly interjected, "This must not happen! After so much effort to capture Tang San, how could we let the tiger return to the mountain!"
"That Tang San, no matter what, is a genius with innate full soul power. If he escapes our control, he'll become a major problem!"
Xue Qinghe snapped out of his thoughts, his face cold and emotionless as he declared, "Naturally, it's unnecessary. Even though Xu Sheng stays in the Pope Hall, given his position and abilities, such news can't possibly be kept from him!"
"Which means, Xu Sheng already knows about grandfather detaining Tang San but has chosen not to do anything!"
Serpent Spear Douluo smacked his forehead, "Ah... I understand now! Xu Sheng must have forsaken Tang San to prevent putting Holy Daughter in a difficult situation!"
Porcupine Douluo revealed an enlightened expression, "I see now! Who would've thought that, in Xu Sheng's eyes, Holy Daughter's status actually surpasses that of Tang San, who is akin to a brother!"
Xue Qinghe's cheeks suddenly blushed, and his soul bone seemed to shiver faintly...
"What are you talking about?? Xu Sheng and I are not in that kind of relationship!!"
Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo quickly realized their words carried unintended implications...
They hurriedly clarified, "Holy Daughter, we didn't mean it that way. Of course you and Xu Sheng couldn't possibly have that kind of relationship..."
This time, a glimmer in Xue Qinghe's eyes dimmed abruptly...
With a weak wave of his hand, they were dismissed, "Leave for now. I need to think about the next steps!"
Feeling utterly lost themselves, Serpent Spear Douluo and Porcupine Douluo dared not protest and immediately concealed their presence...
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The next day!
After traveling through the night, Tang Hao and his group finally arrived near the Worship Hall...
When one of the Elders suddenly stopped, panting as he said, "We can't just rush into the Worship Hall like this. It might be an ambush!"
The other Elders hesitated for a moment before also halting...
"Indeed. We don't yet know if Qian Dao Liu has laid traps. It's better to scout the surroundings first!"
"I agree. Although we have several Titled Douluo here, encountering an ambush doesn't guarantee we'd retreat unscathed!"
"That Qian Dao Liu is extremely cunning. If we get closer, we might be discovered immediately. To be safe, let's discuss a strategy first!"
Tang Hao couldn't ignore what he saw...
Yet his impatience made him unwilling to delay!
Each second wasted meant an added risk for Tang San!
"The Elders' words are rational. How about you all wait here while I go ahead and scout?"
Given his superior strength, Tang Hao believed he could retreat safely even if danger arose!
However, this suggestion was immediately rejected...
"Impossible! If you go alone, the risk multiplies. If confronted by multiple guest elders from the Worship Hall, escape would be nearly impossible!"
"Exactly! We should assess the situation carefully and proceed together!"
"Tang Hao, even though we don't particularly like you, you're still a member of the Hao Tian Clan. We can't just watch you walk into danger!"
Though they disapproved of Tang Hao, they refused to let him perish at the hands of their enemies!
Tang Hao froze, completely thrown off by their response!
Could it be that, in their eyes, he still belonged to the Hao Tian Clan?
An unexplainable warmth surged in his chest as he abandoned his earlier thought...
Taking a deep breath, he said, "Thank you, all of you. Regardless of whether we save Tang San this time, you'll always have my gratitude!"
As he finished speaking, he patted his chest...
One Elder immediately stopped him, cutting him off mid-sentence...
"Enough! This isn't the time for idle words. Let's disperse and begin investigating the area!"
This suggestion quickly gained unanimous approval...
One by one, they released their spiritual powers, scanning different directions...
Tang Hao acknowledged this as the safest approach. He quietly closed his eyes and extended his own spiritual perception toward the Worship Hall...
From such a distance, even if detected by Qian Dao Liu, the latter wouldn't attack instantly...
But most importantly, Tang Hao focused on sensing Tang San's current situation...
If Qian Dao Liu attempted to harm Tang San, Tang Hao swore to exact a heavy toll from the Worship Hall—even if it cost him his life!
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