Chapter 97: The Appearance of Tang Hao
After temporarily handling the little girl, Flander breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at the other students.
"Next, I'll give you your first lesson at the academy, follow me."
"Uh, headmaster, are we really going there on the first day?"
Flander smiled faintly without explaining. Such a good money-making opportunity shouldn't be missed.
"Let's go."
The group followed Flander as they exited the academy. Ning Bei wasn't interested in following. With Flander around, no one in Soto City could harm the two little girls.
Some of Tang Hao's aura was still locked onto him. He didn't know what Tang Hao was still waiting for. Was the Hammer Bear really that important?
Or was he afraid that after Ning Bei made a move, he'd need to flee and was planning to leave Flander and the others to take care of the God King before taking action?
Ning Bei couldn't figure it out and stopped thinking about it. He lay back on the tree and began resting his eyes, not worried about Tang Hao ambushing him. The countless camouflage butterflies around him were his best ears and eyes.
After a while, the students returned to the academy, but Dai Mubai and the fat man were missing. Xiao Cat's face was still stained with tears, so it seemed there had been some kind of argument, and they parted unhappily.
As night fell, Ning Bei opened his eyes, guessing that it was about time.
Sure enough, not long later, the grim-faced Bear appeared in the forest. It seemed that Tang Hao had given him a mental message.
"Who is it? Show yourself."
As soon as the words left his mouth, a figure hidden under a cloak appeared before him.
Next came the moment for Tang Hao to show off.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red soul rings appeared one by one on the hammer.
Zhao Wuji's expression changed from disdain to fear.
"Which noble is here?"
"Didn't expect to run into the famous Immovable King Zhao Wuji in this little village. My hands are itching, care for a little spar?"
"Your Highness, you're joking. I don't have the ability to spar with you."
"Stop talking nonsense. Wasn't it fun bullying a few kids earlier? Come on, make your move, don't blame me for not giving you a chance. Also, the one hiding in the shadows, come out too."
The sound of wind blowing through the trees was heard, and Flander's figure appeared before the two.
"Greetings, Haotian Your Highness."
"Haotian?"
"Oh? I didn't expect someone still remembers me. Flander, step aside."
"Your Highness, is there some misunderstanding here? Old Zhao hasn't offended you, right?"
Flander thought to himself that it had been an unlucky year. He had provoked a Soul Douluo, but luckily the other party didn't hold it against him, and now Zhao Wuji had come with something bigger.
"Hmph, you hit the younger, now the older comes to seek justice. Step aside, or I'll beat you too."
"Is there no room for negotiation?"
"Mm, I won't use my martial soul. As long as you can last a full incense stick's time under my hands, I'll let you go."
Seeing this, Flander didn't argue anymore. He took a few steps back and gave Zhao Wuji a look that said, "Good luck."
In an instant, the small forest was filled with Tom-brand screams.
The students who were about to rest in the academy were puzzled by the sounds of howling outside. Who was singing in the small woods at this hour? And it sounded so awful.
Before long, Zhao Wuji collapsed on the ground, lying still. Tang Hao, seeing this, retracted his aura, as he had only intended to teach him a lesson.
"Zhao Wuji, do you understand now?"
Zhao Wuji, seeing the sparring over, finally stood up, cupping his hands to Tang Hao.
"Yes, yes, I will follow your instructions."
"Good, next I need you to do something for me."
As Tang Hao was about to give his orders, Ning Bei smiled and quickly ran toward the dense forest that he had scouted earlier.
Tang Hao, who had been focusing on him, suddenly looked startled. He hurriedly gave a few instructions to Flander and Zhao Wuji and rushed after him.
Leaving the two of them standing there, staring at each other.
Ning Bei ran all the way to the dense forest on the outskirts of Soto City, stopped running, and stood still, waiting.
Soon after, the cloaked Tang Hao caught up with him, standing before him.
"You are from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, right? Don't be alarmed. Swear on your martial soul that you won't tell anyone about seeing the Haotian Hammer, and I will let you go. Otherwise..."
Ning Bei now understood why Tang Hao hadn't made a move earlier. It turned out he was trying to protect the interests of the Three Major Sects.
He chuckled at Tang Hao's mistaken assumption.
"Oh? What if I say no?"
"Very well. Hmm?"
Tang Hao couldn't believe his ears. Was this person sick? Didn't he understand the situation?
"Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
His Haotian Sect already had the Spirit Hall as a major enemy. Tang Hao didn't want to offend the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect unless absolutely necessary.
Ning Bei nodded in affirmation to Tang Hao.
"Aren't you just confident that you've got me under control? Come, let's test it."
Tang Hao's expression darkened, but he had no choice. Tang San was his only spiritual support, and he couldn't afford to let anything happen to him.
"Then don't blame me, little brat. The heavens have given you a path, but you chose the path to hell."
Saying this, the Haotian Hammer appeared in his hand once again. Nine soul rings appeared in sequence, but he didn't use his soul skills. He swung the hammer directly at Ning Bei.
Ning Bei wasn't in a hurry. He activated his Radiant Wall, placing it in front of him.
Tang Hao's expression stiffened. The scene he imagined, where Ning Bei was smashed into meat paste, didn't happen. Instead, the Haotian Hammer seemed to strike water. There was a sound, but it clearly didn't break through the defense.
The Radiant Wall shone brightly, rippling like water, spreading the force of the Haotian Hammer across the wall before rebounding it back.
Seeing the hammer-shaped shadow charging toward him, Tang Hao's pupils contracted. In a rush, he raised the Haotian Hammer to block.
"Boom!" The hammer, reinforced by the Radiant Wall, blasted him a hundred meters away. It would be interesting to see what Tang Hao's mood was now.
Ning Bei's face showed a slight smile. No matter what, Tang Hao had made his move. He knew that Tang Hao would go all out now, so he didn't hold back. His Dan Tower appeared in his hand, with two yellow, one purple, three black, and two red soul rings appearing in sequence.
At that moment, Tang Hao appeared in front of Ning Bei again, looking at Ning Bei's martial soul and soul rings, his eyes filled with deep shock, which quickly turned into excitement.
Yes, excitement. With two 100,000-year soul rings, that meant the person before him had at least two 100,000-year soul bones, which would become his son's inheritance.
"Kid, I have to admit you have some strength, but the one thing you shouldn't have done was stand against us. Now, everything about you will become the foundation for my son's rise."
It had to be said that blackmailing was one of the most profitable trades, and Ning Bei was thinking the same. He intended to collect the entire set of soul bones from Tang Hao.
"Oh? Is it because your wife's soul rings gave you confidence? Are you that sure you've got me under control?"
As he spoke, Ning Bei's eighth soul ring flashed, and Ah Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill appeared in his hand.
(END CHAPTER)
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