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A threat—a blatant threat!
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's expressions darkened, but for the moment, they couldn't make a decision.
There was no helping it—Tang Hao's reputation preceded him. He was the Clear Sky Douluo, not someone to be trifled with.
Sure, the Clear Sky Clan had publicly disowned Tang Hao, but who didn't know it was just for show?
Tang Hao was this generation's Clear Sky Douluo—how could the clan truly cast him out?
The Clear Sky Clan was the Number One Sect in the world!
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? Number Two.
And second place would always be just that—second.
Not to mention, when Tang Hao had first broken through to Titled Douluo, he had fought one against three—killing one and leaving the other two severely injured.
One of those two had died within a month of returning to the Spirit Hall.
So, in reality, it was two dead, one crippled.
And the one who had died a month later?
That was the previous Spirit Hall Pope, Qian Xunji!
At the time, Qian Xunji had already been at Rank 95...
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin fell silent. In terms of pure strength, the two of them weren't necessarily afraid of Tang Hao—but they feared the consequences of attacking him.
If they struck at Tang Hao, it would mean declaring war on the entire Clear Sky Clan...
And Tang Hao was far from a pushover.
His battle record spoke for itself.
"Clear Sky Douluo, do you really think a single sentence from you is enough to make us back down from a 100,000-year transformed spirit beast?"
After a long pause, Ning Fengzhi finally spoke.
His meaning was simple: If you want us to retreat, give us a reason—a way to save face.
You win, we win, everyone wins!
If they withdrew just because Tang Hao said so, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's dignity would be shattered!
Both clans had two Titled Douluo—sure, the Clear Sky Clan held the top spot, but was it still the same powerhouse it had once been?
Fortunately, Ning Fengzhi didn't know that the Clear Sky Clan had five new Titled Douluo in recent years. Otherwise, he might have actually retreated right then.
Screw face—survival matters more.
Tang Hao understood Ning Fengzhi's implication—he knew the other man was willing to back down, but needed an excuse.
"My son, Tang San, is your daughter's classmate. They've been together since Suotuo City."
"They've faced life and death together. In the future, they might even become the best of teammates."
He didn't elaborate further, but his words carried two meanings.
First—establishing a connection.
My son and your daughter are close.
Second—a reminder.
I know who Ning Rongrong is.
If you dare act, be prepared for the consequences.
In short?
Still a threat.
Sure enough, Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi's expressions shifted again.
This Tang Hao—how could he resort to such underhanded tactics?!
Damn it!
Truly worthy of the Clear Sky Douluo.
Wait—that kid was Tang Hao's son?
He and Rongrong had been classmates since Suotuo City?
Suddenly, realization dawned on Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi.
Now it all makes sense.
Back at the gates of Heaven Dou City, Zhong Li had already discovered the rabbit's identity—and the one who had paid the "compensation" was none other than this very Clear Sky Douluo!
At that thought, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged glances, speechless.
Were the two of them combined not as important as Zhong Li?
No—more accurately, in Tang Hao's eyes, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan wasn't as important as Zhong Li!
Otherwise, why would Tang Hao offer Zhong Li compensation but threaten them?
Thinking about it, it made sense.
Zhong Li was a lone wolf—no faction, no weaknesses. Threatening him was pointless.
Who could you even threaten?
Zhong Li himself?
Don't joke around. Zhong Li was at least Rank 97—threatening him?
He'd annihilate your entire faction without hesitation!
Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to speak, Chen Xin and Tang Hao frowned.
Someone was coming?
"Oh! Sect Master Ning, Grandpa Chen Xin, hello!"
Paimon waved cheerfully at the two.
The group of three—"Xue Qinghe" had other matters to attend to and hadn't joined them outside the city.
"Uh..."
The two were stunned.
Why was Zhong Li here?
"Paimon, hello."
"What brings you here?"
Ning Fengzhi asked reflexively.
"Chi Yu is stuck at level 10 and can't break through, so we're going to Sunset Forest to get her a soul ring!"
Paimon answered bluntly, completely guileless—honest to a fault.
If Qian Renxue hadn't instructed her beforehand, she wouldn't even have called her "Qinghe."
"Since I have nothing better to do, a stroll in the forest sounds pleasant."
Zhong Li stroked his chin, glancing curiously at Tang Hao, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin.
They hadn't fought?
It seemed Ning Fengzhi had exercised remarkable restraint.
Then again, what choice did he have? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's main lineage were all support types.
Support types couldn't afford to have bad tempers.
"Huh? Who's this beggar uncle?"
"???"
Beggar uncle?
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin nearly laughed but held it in.
The only one who would dare call Tang Hao a beggar was probably this little creature.
Tang Hao's brow twitched as he shot Paimon an exasperated look. He had observed her before—she had zero cunning.
But her words were too honest—even he couldn't take it!
"One, two, three..."
"Seven, eight, nine..."
"Wow! Beggar Uncle, you—you're actually a Titled Douluo?!"
Having just learned about soul master titles and their corresponding soul rings, Paimon counted Tang Hao's rings and froze.
This scruffy-looking man was actually one of the most powerful beings in the Douluo Continent!
"My name is Tang Hao!"
"Not a beggar!"
Tang Hao said through gritted teeth.
"If you're not a beggar, then why do you dress like one?"
"Is it... a hobby?"
A hobby?!
What kind of bullshit was that?!
Did he not have time to clean up?
Did he just like living like a wreck?!
Tang Hao decided then and there—once this matter with Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin was settled, he'd tidy himself up.
This little creature's sincerity was painful.
Absolutely painful!
"Little Paimon, this Tang Hao is the Clear Sky Douluo of the Number One Sect, the Clear Sky Clan!"
Ning Fengzhi interjected.
"Clear Sky Clan?"
"What's that?"
Paimon genuinely had no idea what the "Number One Sect" was!
First, the Clear Sky Clan had closed its gates over a decade ago—hardly anyone on the continent even talked about it anymore.
Second, she wasn't a local—how would she know about the Clear Sky Clan's reputation?
Zhong Li was just a wanderer—the places he took her didn't exactly offer lessons on these things.
In Heaven Dou City, she only knew about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan because Ning Fengzhi had visited, and she and Zhong Li ate at their hotel daily.
But the Clear Sky Clan?
No clue.
"Uh..."
Tang Hao froze, a trace of melancholy flashing in his eyes.
If not for him, the mighty Clear Sky Clan wouldn't have faded into obscurity like this.
"The Clear Sky Clan is the most powerful sect in the world. It's just... due to certain reasons, they've temporarily withdrawn from the world."
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