"Hmph! Look at you," Tang Hao said, his words laced with disapproval as he watched Ye Qiu's anxiousness.
However, his thoughts were elsewhere.
Although this kid isn't much to look at right now...
But he has Innate Full Soul Power!
Only a dozen or so people with that have appeared in a hundred years. This boy's martial soul might even be a mutated one.
Thinking this, Tang Hao couldn't help but sneer inwardly.
Those Spirit Hall wastes are as useless as ever! They left this uncut jade to our Clear Sky Sect.
Give him some proper training.
He could even become a great help to his son, allowing him to return to the Clear Sky Sect and stand at the peak!
Even if his son was a little strange.
People would only attribute his strength to the name 'Clear Sky'.
"How am I useless?!"
Hearing Tang Hao's words, Ye Qiu immediately scrunched up his face, unhappy.
See if I don't pull your wife out by the roots!!
"I don't steal or rob, I'm honest and make money with my own skills, what's wrong with that?!"
"..."
Tang San frowned beside him.
"Hmph!"
Ye Qiu snorted coldly, glancing at Tang Hao with a look of defiance, returning his disdain.
"Uncle Hao, you're the one who's got hands and feet, but can't even scrounge up a few coppers. You have to rely on your son, Tang San, to take care of you. You're even more useless than me."
"Ye Qiu!"
Tang San frowned deeply.
Although Ye Qiu was speaking the truth, Tang San still felt this was an insult to Tang Hao!
"Little San, you should really find a way to discipline him."
After criticizing Tang Hao, Ye Qiu couldn't help but complain to Tang San, his words filled with a sense of indignation on Tang San's behalf.
"I..."
Tang San was stunned, a little tongue-tied.
He had considered treatment, but Tang Hao staying at home and not wandering around was best for him.
That way, he could go out and cultivate without worry.
"It's only a few coppers!"
Tang Hao's expression darkened slightly, but he wouldn't stoop to bickering with a child who hadn't even grown all his hair.
When his identity was revealed... This stinky brat would then revere him like a god!
Hearing this.
Ye Qiu immediately beamed.
He happily said, "Uncle Hao, does that mean I can settle the bill?"
"What's money worth?"
Tang Hao's eyes were filled with disdain.
He smacked his lips, swallowed the fodder in his mouth, and then turned to look at Tang San.
"Xiao San, take care of him more at school, so he doesn't get bullied. Consider it paying him back."
"Dad, I understand."
Tang San nodded obediently.
Ye Qiu rolled his eyes helplessly, immediately feeling like his joy was wasted.
He couldn't help but sneer, "Tch! Both of us have Innate Full Soul Power with useless martial souls. Who takes care of whom is still uncertain."
"Heh."
Tang Hao chuckled, looking at Tang San, and instructed:
"If you get the chance, look after him a few times, make him owe us."
"Yes, I will."
Tang San nodded slightly, glanced at Ye Qiu, and felt amused.
How could you know everything about yourself?
"I won't be able to get it back."
Ye Qiu sighed helplessly.
Are these two father and son from the Tang family crazy? Giving me money doesn't mean you can't look after me?
Do they really think I don't know about the Clear Sky Hammer?
Hmph!
If I get the chance, this young master will make Ah Yin return everything!
"Alright, stop looking so glum! Here you go!"
Tang Hao picked and chose, finishing the ones with the grassy taste, then returned the remaining candies to Ye Qiu.
"Thanks for going easy on me, Uncle Hao."
Ye Qiu wouldn't waste them. He gathered his spirits and took his candies back.
He didn't dwell on it.
He took the wine gourd hanging from his waist.
"Uncle Hao, I'm going to school. You're the only one who likes this wine, so I'll give it to you."
"Heh, you've got some sense."
Tang Hao reached out his hand and accepted it without any hesitation.
Ye Qiu twitched the corner of his mouth.
It's all going to be thrown away anyway, might as well toss it in the slop bucket.
Saves him the trouble of carrying it further.
"Xiao San, Xiao Qiu, it's about time we left."
Old Jack glared fiercely at Tang Hao.
Tang Hao narrowed his eyes, said nothing, tilted his head back, and drank his weak, watered-down liquor before getting up and returning to the inner room.
"Dad..."
Tang San watched Tang Hao's back, softly muttering to himself.
Old Jack comforted him, "Alright, Xiao San, don't be so reluctant to leave your alcoholic father. You can always come back later. Xiao Qiu... Come on, let's go."
"Alright! Grandpa Jack."
Ye Qiu, with his little pack on his back, quickly followed.
Tang San had just taken a step towards the door when Tang Hao's voice came from inside.
"Xiao San, remember what I told you, protect the grass, and look after each other."
"Yes, Father, Xiao San remembers!"
With that, Tang San caught up with Ye Qiu's steps, looking thoughtfully at his back.
Why did Father emphasize that he should look after Ye Qiu?
Ye Qiu, walking ahead, pursed his lips.
What protect the grass...
It's clearly always using the grass to hide the hammer.
When Tang Hao saw the Blue Silver Grass spirit, he probably thought it was useless. But the moment he saw the Clear Sky Hammer, he became somber and cried out, "My good son!"
So much for loving that grass. He only remembered how to love after the hammer appeared. As for looking after each other, Ye Qiu didn't dare to expect anything from Tang San.
What if he tried to steal from him one day? He could steal from the Tang Sect, the place that raised him. What was a mere village and school friendship in comparison?
It would be good enough if he didn't try to cozy up to him.
Ye Qiu was clear-headed; having strength was the most important thing! ...
Ye Qiu shouldered his pack and set off on his journey. Notting City was located at the border of two great empires and was also adjacent to the Star Dou Great Forest.
It was a place where three parties converged.
Which meant it was very convenient for making a quick escape.
Otherwise, Tang Hao wouldn't have hidden here with Tang San for so many years.
For commoners, communication was basically shouting, security was basically relying on dogs, and transportation was basically walking.
Most people didn't have any vehicles.
Fortunately, Holy Soul Village wasn't far from Notting City.
After spending most of the day, they saw the thick city walls of Notting City.
Along the way,
Old Jack talked a lot about Soul Masters.
Ye Qiu was basically familiar with these things, but Tang San listened with great interest.
Even though Notting City wasn't a large city, it was not far from the border. Routine checks were necessary when entering the city gates.
"You two little ones, I'll take you to the academy later. Don't wander around in the academy, okay? I'll come back to pick you up when the semester ends, alright?"
"Thank you, Grandpa Jack!" x2
"Alright, let's go!"
Old Jack was also a bit helpless. After all, prices were high in the city, and they, the commoners, couldn't afford to stay in any hotels. He had to get back as soon as possible.
Under the scorching sun, after asking for directions several times, the three of them finally arrived at Notting Academy, located on the west side of Notting City.
The main gate of Notting Academy was a tall archway, with a large gilded plaque above it, bearing the four characters 'Notting Academy'. It was surrounded by iron railings.
The midday sun beat down, and there wasn't a soul in sight near the gate.
Just two gatekeepers.
"Halt!"
As they approached, one of the arrogant gatekeepers barked at Ye Qiu and his companions to stop.
"No loitering! This isn't a place for you country folk."
Ye Qiu frowned.
He was starting to get a little annoyed by their attitude. I wish you all a happy life!
(End of Chapter)