Chapter 392: They All Deserve to Die!
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San and asked, "Brother San, why did you split Xiao Qi's divine consciousness? We allowed Xiao Qi to go to Douluo Star under our approval. I remember you promised me that she would grow up happily in the lower realm. Why did you deceive me?"
With Xiao Qi's strength at the time, she wouldn't have been able to sneak off to Douluo Star without their consent.
She had once trusted Tang San unconditionally, but his actions had undeniably shaken that trust.
Hearing this, Tang San felt heavy hearted. He knew that no matter what, he had to provide an explanation. Whether others believed him was irrelevant only Xiao Wu's trust mattered.
The problem was that while Xiao Wu was somewhat naïve, she wasn't stupid. The fact that he had split Xiao Qi's consciousness was right before them, and he couldn't simply twist the truth.
Since he couldn't deny the facts, he had to justify his actions. Above all, he needed to maintain his relationship with Xiao Wu his Asura Sword sheath.
Tang San sighed and put on a helpless expression. "Xiao Wu, you know I love Xiao Qi dearly. I admit that I split her divine consciousness, and yes, I deceived you about it. But I did it all for her own good. A flower raised in a greenhouse can never grow into a towering tree. Only by enduring hardships can she truly mature. I know you want Xiao Qi to grow up happily, but we can't shelter her forever."
"After all, I told you before that I planned to pass down the Asura God and Sea God positions so that you and I could leave the God Realm together and explore new worlds, living our lives for just the two of us. But for Xiao Qi to be safe after we leave, she needs the strength to protect herself. That's why I considered passing the Asura God position to her. If she becomes a God King and has the support of Destruction and Life in the God Realm Committee, then I can truly feel at ease.
I split her consciousness to temper her will, to make her endure trials and emerge strong enough to inherit the Asura God position. The requirements for this inheritance are extremely high one must possess both exceptional power and an unshakable will, just like me, to bear the weight of the strongest, most ruthless god position."
Of course, he had no intention of actually passing the Asura God position to Xiao Qi. He was merely saying all this to deceive Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu was momentarily stunned and instinctively asked, "But you already spoke with the Butterfly God, and she agreed to pass her god position to Xiao Qi."
Tang San gave a gentle smile, lowering his voice. "Xiao Wu, Xiao Qi can have two god positions just like me. She's incredibly talented, and I have no doubt that countless outstanding suitors will pursue her on Douluo Star. When that time comes, my son in law can serve as her Asura Sword sheath instead."
In truth, the role of the Asura Sword sheath could be transferred; otherwise, he wouldn't have considered passing the god position to Zhou Weiqing before. After all, he couldn't very well hand over Xiao Wu to Zhou Weiqing, could he?
Xiao Wu found Tang San's words logical her Brother San was indeed a wise man. Yet, something felt off. Ever since he started speaking, she felt as though her thoughts were being led by him. When it came to their daughter, she had to be cautious.
Not long ago, Da Ming and Er Ming had reported to her that Tang San had tried to send Xiao Qi alone into the Qiankun Love Inquiry Valley. Back then, Tang San had sworn that he would never let Xiao Qi go alone and had even promised her that he would consult her on all future matters regarding Xiao Qi's training.
Thinking of this, Xiao Wu's expression grew complicated. "Brother San, according to what you're saying, you did this to train Xiao Qi. But ultimately, the two consciousnesses will have to merge. Before that happens, the inner consciousness will negatively impact the outer one. This means that right now, Wang Dong'er feels as though there's another person's will interfering with her. That's nothing short of tormenting our daughter. If this is your so called test, then I cannot accept it.
Moreover, Brother San, you promised me before that any plans regarding Xiao Qi's training would be discussed with me. Back then, when Da Ming and Er Ming warned me, I told them that I trusted you. But why did you break your promise to me?"
Tang San froze, his expression shifting dramatically. Of all the things she could bring up, why did she have to bring up this?
That promise was something he had said casually at the time he never intended to keep it.
It was just a lie to appease Xiao Wu.
If not for today's events exposing the truth about splitting Xiao Qi's consciousness, Xiao Wu would never have brought up that promise again.
One day in the God Realm equaled one year in the mortal world. It wouldn't be long before Xiao Qi returned, so Tang San had assumed that even if he ignored that promise, it wouldn't matter within such a short timeframe.
It was just like when he once promised Xiao Wu that he would only kill evil spirit beasts. That, too, had been a lie to pacify her. After all, who decided which spirit beasts were evil and which were righteous?
He did.
If he wanted to kill a spirit beast, then that beast was evil.
After all, in any situation, he was the embodiment of justice.
But how should he deceive Xiao Wu this time? The fact that he had broken his promise was undeniable. Tang San fell into deep thought. Right now, he felt like an ant on a hot pan he had to come up with a reason quickly.
Seeing Tang San remain silent, Xiao Wu let out a bitter laugh. After spending years in the God Realm, she had grown since her days on Douluo Continent.
Trust was crucial in any relationship. Once one party's credibility was compromised, the relationship itself would be in jeopardy.
Suddenly, Xiao Wu felt as though the Tang San before her was a stranger. He no longer seemed like the passionate, righteous Brother San she had known.
If Brother San could break his promise to discuss Xiao Qi's training with her, then what about his past promise to only kill evil spirit beasts? Had that, too, been a lie?
She didn't dare to think further. She didn't dare to investigate. She feared the answers would only bring disappointment.
Looking at Tang San, she slowly said, "Brother San, I have already merged Xiao Qi's consciousness with Life. Do not attempt to split it again. I need some time alone. I won't be returning home for now."
With that, Xiao Wu turned and left.
Tang San was on the verge of exploding. Xiao Wu's words made it clear that their relationship had suffered a serious rift. While she deeply valued their bond, she was no longer as easy to manipulate as she had been on Douluo Continent. Even if he worked hard to repair their relationship, it would never return to the perfect harmony they once had.
In short, his Asura Sword sheath had temporarily run away.
His mind was consumed by rage as his thoughts boiled over. "If it weren't for Destruction, Life, Kindness, and Evil pressing me at every turn, refusing to accept my offer to settle things, how could my relationship with Xiao Wu have deteriorated like this?
These bastards all of them deserve to die!"
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