In the sky outside Tian Dou City, a majestic giant dragon flew eastward.
Suddenly, on the broad back of the Light Holy Dragon, Chu Chengzhou's eyebrows lifted slightly as he turned to look toward the distant rear.
"What's wrong?"
Tang Yuehua asked.
Glancing at Tang San beside him, Chu Chengzhou transmitted his voice: "Our second brother has arrived, but it seems he doesn't intend to show himself."
In his perception, a powerful expert with considerable strength was following from behind. The aura felt slightly familiar—undoubtedly Tang Hao.
However, judging by Tang Hao's intentions, he wasn't preparing to come forward—only following from a distance.
"Hmph, hiding in the shadows."
Looking back at the empty sky behind them, Tang Yuehua replied somewhat discontentedly.
To be honest, Tang Yuehua was very dissatisfied with her second brother Tang Hao.
They were all blood siblings, family. There should have been plenty of time to catch up as brother and sister, but Tang Hao? In over ten years, he had only appeared once when he brought his eldest nephew Tang San to her Moon Pavilion.
If Tang Hao had important matters that kept him occupied, that would be understandable. But the problem was he was merely guarding a blade of grass that sister-in-law had turned into. Couldn't he spare even a little time in over ten years to catch up with his siblings?
They were blood siblings, yet they treated each other like strangers with no relation. Could it be that Tang Hao held some grudge against her as his younger sister?
Actually, Tang Yuehua misunderstood. The reason Tang Hao didn't show himself was simply because he felt ashamed to face her, his eldest brother Tang Xiao, and the many fellow disciples of the Hao Tian Sect.
After all, the Hao Tian Sect had fallen to its current state entirely because of the troubles he had caused years ago.
Of course, originally Tang Hao had planned to swallow his pride and take Tang San back to the Hao Tian Sect to recognize their ancestors.
He himself could stay away from the sect—partly to avoid giving the Spirit Hall an excuse to trouble the sect, and partly because most of his fellow clan mates wouldn't welcome this sinner's return.
But his son Tang San, who had full innate soul power and twin martial souls, absolutely could not stay away.
Because Tang Hao firmly believed that under his good son's leadership, the Hao Tian Sect would eventually restore its former glory, and even reach greater heights.
What Tang San and Tang Yuehua could think of, Tang Hao naturally could too. Without him accompanying them, relying solely on his eldest brother Tang Xiao—who wasn't particularly strong-willed—to support them, the various elders in the sect wouldn't easily accept his son.
But upon seeing that Chu Chengzhou was also going along, and that this fellow had not only achieved Titled Douluo but also possessed a soul ring configuration of four blacks and five reds, Tang Hao abandoned his original plan.
Tang Hao had already noticed the intimate relationship between his sister Tang Yuehua and Chu Chengzhou. This meant Chu Chengzhou was no longer an outsider, but his own brother-in-law and his good son's uncle by marriage.
A soul ring configuration of four blacks and five reds represented that Chu Chengzhou possessed five summoned spirits with strength comparable to 100,000-year spirit beasts. With such strength, even Tang Hao himself might not be his match, let alone the several elders in the sect who weren't even Titled Douluos ten years ago.
In his own situation where he couldn't appear publicly, his son having a powerful uncle by marriage to back him up meant that recognizing their ancestors would definitely not be a problem.
This was because Tang Hao had learned a bit about his brother-in-law Chu Chengzhou's character—he was definitely a strong-willed person.
His eldest brother Tang Xiao was the sect master. As sect master, there were things he couldn't do and had to compromise on. But Chu Chengzhou had no such concerns. If they didn't agree? Beat them until they did!
Of course, Tang Hao couldn't help but gossip inwardly—didn't see that coming! His younger sister was eating young grass!
As for his brother-in-law being quite a playboy and perhaps not an ideal match?
Setting other matters aside—even if his younger sister found someone who was unfaithful, it was still better than spending her life alone.
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In the distance, a small village nestled among mountains appeared in Chu Chengzhou's sight.
The small village was located three hundred miles east of Tian Dou City. Of course, this wasn't the Hao Tian Sect's main residence—just a forward outpost. The true Hao Tian Sect residence was in the mountains behind the village.
With no intention to stop, Chu Chengzhou retracted his True Spirit Flag martial soul and directly had his Light Holy Dragon spirit Xiao Guang (Little Light)—who had concealed his aura and shrunk several sizes—fly toward the Hao Tian Sect residence in the mountains.
Thanks to his powerful soul power control ability, retracting his martial soul and soul rings didn't affect the already summoned spirit.
As for why go through this trouble?
Heh~ if he revealed his strength, how could he enjoy pretending to be weak?
Tang Yuehua: "."
Tang San: Here it comes, here it comes—my good uncle-in-law's mischievous side is showing again!
Soon, after crossing several more high mountains, a cluster of mountaintop buildings came into view for the three people on the dragon's back.
There were no pavilions or towers. Looking around, this was a castle-like complex of buildings, all gray in color, appearing as if part of the mountain itself, occupying almost the entire mountaintop.
"Aunt, is this the Hao Tian Sect?"
Looking at the cluster of buildings below in the distance, Tang San turned to ask Tang Yuehua.
"Yes, this is the sect's residence after sealing the mountain and retreating from the world."
Tang Yuehua nodded, her expression inevitably becoming somewhat melancholic.
Suddenly, Tang Yuehua thought of an important point and turned to Chu Chengzhou with a surprised expression: "I don't remember telling you where the sect's residence is. How did you know the Hao Tian Sect was here?"
Hearing this, Chu Chengzhou thought for a moment, then spread his hands and said: "This place isn't too far from Tian Dou City. Some time ago when I was out traveling, I passed near here. I was almost scared out of my wits—five Titled Douluos squatting in these mountains. If it's not the Hao Tian Sect's hidden residence, what else could it be?"
Hmm, this was an excuse—he couldn't exactly say that since birth in this life, he had anticipated that the Hao Tian Sect would retreat to hide in these mountains, could he?
Tang Yuehua: "."
"Five Titled Douluos?"
At this moment, Tang San beside them couldn't help but exclaim softly in shock.
In his understanding, the Hao Tian Sect only had two Titled Douluos—one was his eldest uncle Tang Xiao, the Xiao Tian (Roaring Sky) Douluo, and the other was his own father Tang Hao, who had long been expelled from the sect.
But unexpectedly, besides his father Tang Hao, the Hao Tian Sect actually had as many as five more Titled Douluos?
"Alas, Xiao San, suffering isn't necessarily something strong people must experience, but those who have endured hardships undoubtedly find it easier to become strong."
"Times have changed. After the sect was forced to seal the mountain and retreat from the world by the Spirit Hall, everyone in the sect has been holding in a breath of determination. Besides your eldest uncle, four of the sect's five elders have cultivated to become Titled Douluos in these years."
"It's just a pity that without grandfather's presence as the pillar, even if the sect has six Titled Douluos including your father, it still falls far short compared to the Spirit Hall."
Sighing, Tang Yuehua said with a heavy expression.
"Don't worry, Yuehua, you still have me! I won't stand by while the Spirit Hall oppresses the Hao Tian Sect."
Chu Chengzhou comforted her.
Hmm, limited to not standing by while the Spirit Hall oppresses the Hao Tian Sect. As for other aspects—well, that was another matter.
After all, the older sister was his wife, and the little angel and little fox were also his wives.
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