Douluo Continent: Disciple Tang San, righteous yet evil

Chapter 30 First Meeting with Xue Qinghe

After leaving Yuexuan, Lin Mu found a clean and spacious hotel nearby to stay in.

Throughout the journey, Tang San kept his brows furrowed, looking as if he had something on his mind.

Seeing that Tang San was a bit withdrawn, Lin Mu broke the silence first: "Little San, just say whatever you want to ask."

Tang San looked up at his master, his eyes filled with confusion and a hint of barely perceptible frustration.

"Master, who exactly is that Lady Yue? She seems to know my father."

"Her name is Tang Yuehua. She is your father's younger sister. According to seniority, you should call her aunt."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu pondered for a moment before speaking frankly.

In reality, Tang San was no different from an orphan. He had never seen his mother since he was a child, and his father was indifferent to him.

Even so, Tang San still accepted his slovenly, alcoholic father; the mindset of people from ancient times was deeply ingrained.

"aunt?"

Tang San was stunned; this title was completely unfamiliar to him.

He had always thought he only had one relative, his father Tang Hao, but now that such a graceful and elegant aunt had suddenly appeared, he found it hard to accept.

What he couldn't understand the most was why his father treated him this way.

"Master, since Father has a sister of such status, why does he still stay in Holy Soul Village? Why can't he even take care of his basic needs? If it weren't for Grandpa Jack's help..."

At this point, Tang San stopped abruptly, his eyes filled with doubt and a hint of long-buried grievance.

Previously, Tang San attributed all of this to his father's lack of ability.

But now it seems that my father is clearly not just an ordinary blacksmith. He could have given me a good life, at least I wouldn't have to worry about food and clothing.

But the reality is that his father seems to care about him at all.

Seeing this, Lin Mu sighed, not offering an explanation for Tang Hao's irresponsibility, but instead offering words of comfort:

"Everyone has their own choices. Your father may have his reasons, but that is not an excuse for his dereliction of duty as a father. As for right and wrong, you have to judge for yourself."

As a father, Tang Hao is undoubtedly a failure, and no matter the reason, he cannot escape this fact.

However, Lin Mu will not directly smear Tang Hao, as this is related to a crucial shift in Tang San's thinking. If he pushes too hard, it will have the opposite effect.

"Yes, Master."

Tang San took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the bitterness in his heart.

At this moment, Lin Mu changed the subject and casually asked, "What do you think of your aunt?"

"Aunt Yue has a noble air about her and is elegant and poised in her manners. As the mistress of Yuexuan, she is certainly capable. When she saw me, her emotions were genuine."

At this point, Tang San frowned slightly and continued, "It just feels a bit too smooth and flattering."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu smiled noncommittally. Tang Yuehua was no ordinary person, given her ability to establish herself in the noble circles of Tiandou City.

There's even a rumor that she has an ambiguous relationship with Emperor Xueye, but it's unclear whether it's true or not.

On the other side, just as Tang Yuehua was about to ask someone to pull strings for Tang San and Xiao Wu's enrollment, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe came to Yuexuan to pick up his younger sister Xue Ke.

So she invited Xue Qinghe directly to the VIP room, hoping he could help arrange her school enrollment.

However, she deliberately concealed Tang San's true identity.

Even after so many years, Tang Hao's identity remains a sensitive matter, and if it were to be exposed, it would certainly cause a huge uproar.

"Since it is Lady Yue's request, it is certainly possible." Xue Qinghe smiled gently. To him, arranging for the two to study at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was just a matter of a word.

"Your Highness, there is someone who might be of use to you. This person is only in his early twenties, but his cultivation has already reached the Soul Saint level. He will definitely be able to cultivate to the title of Douluo in the future."

After careful consideration, Tang Yuehua decided to tell Lin Mu about his situation.

Because of the suppression by the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect could only remain hidden from the world. Now, with Lin Mu as a powerful ally, it is very likely that it will emerge in the future.

As the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, if Lin Muruo could be given important responsibilities by Xue Qinghe, it would be of great help to Tang San's growth and the emergence of the Clear Sky Sect.

"A Soul Saint in his early twenties?"

Xue Qinghe's gentle smile froze instantly, and a glint of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

She possesses innate level 20 soul power and considers herself to be the most talented person in the world. Even if she has neglected her cultivation due to heavy workload, she is still incomparable to other soul masters.

but!

Compared to this Soul Saint in his early twenties, he was simply far inferior.

After a moment, Xue Qinghe suppressed his shock and regained his usual composure, but his tone was more serious than ever before as he said:
"Lady Yue, what is this person's background? If he can be employed by our Heavenly Dou Empire, he will surely become a pillar of the nation!"

"I'm sorry, Your Highness, I don't know his background either. However, one of the two people who want to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is his disciple."

"I see."

Xue Qinghe suddenly realized, a determined glint in his eyes, and earnestly said, "Such a talent cannot be missed. Please, Madam Yue, introduce me to him."

"Okay, I'll try to arrange it."

Tang Yuehua was not surprised at all by Xue Qinghe's reaction; everything was within her plan.

Two days later, at Tang Yuehua's invitation, Lin Mu once again came to the elegant side hall of Yuexuan.

Besides Tang Yuehua, there was another young man in the room who was dressed in casual clothes but whose noble air was undeniable.

"Mr. Lin Mu, this is His Highness Crown Prince Xue Qinghe."

Tang Yuehua introduced with a smile.

"It is Qinghe who has taken the liberty of inviting you to this gathering; I hope you will forgive him."

Xue Qinghe stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and smiled warmly and gently, without any airs, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

At the same time, she carefully examined the young man in front of her and was secretly shocked. With her cultivation level, she was unable to sense his approximate cultivation level.

Just as Tang Yuehua said, this person was at least a Soul Saint.

"His Royal Highness, you are polite."

Lin Mu returned the greeting with a cupped hand, appearing calm on the surface, but inwardly he was experiencing a storm of emotions.

He thought Tang Yuehua was looking for him about enrollment, but he never expected to run into this "Crown Prince".

"Your Excellency has already reached the Soul Saint level at such a young age, which truly amazes Qinghe."

Xue Qinghe first offered a compliment before getting down to business: "I heard from Madam Yue that Your Excellency intends to send your disciple to study at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?"

“Not bad,” Lin Mu said calmly.

"This matter is simple, Qinghe will make all the arrangements, please rest assured."

At this point, Xue Qinghe paused, then suddenly invited, "A Soul Master as powerful as you would be a senior teacher in the academy. You wouldn't have to deal with tedious affairs; you would only need to occasionally guide your students."

(End of this chapter)