Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

Yu Xiaogang stared blankly at the letter. The strong, powerful handwriting on the envelope was his father Yu Yuanzhen's own.

His hands trembled as he accepted the heavy letter.

He always knew that his father treated him very well, even to the point of spoiling him, and that his father had not distanced himself from him because of his awakening of his martial spirit.

After all, if his father hadn't poured resources into him back then, with his half-level innate soul power, he probably wouldn't have even reached the level of a Great Soul Master, and would have remained a mediocre soul warrior for the rest of his life.

However, Yu Xiaogang was too insecure and had too much pride.

He couldn't bear the fact that his son, a titled Douluo, was just a Great Soul Master who could never break through level 30 in his entire life.

This immense disparity gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake. Therefore, after leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect, he never wrote a letter to his father, Yu Yuanzhen, as if doing so would sever his connection with his past, failed self.

But he didn't expect that his father had never forgotten him and would even write to him on his own initiative.

After the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan members left, Yu Xiaogang sat alone in his office, looking at the letter on his desk, hesitating for a long time.

Finally, he took a deep breath, carefully unwrapped the sealing wax, and pulled out the letter.

The letter began in Yu Yuanzhen's familiar tone, filled with concern and care for Yu Xiaogang. He inquired about his well-being, health, and whether he had been bullied, rambling on and on as he had when Yu Xiaogang left home years ago.

As Yu Xiaogang read the letter, his eyes welled up with tears, and a thin layer of mist appeared on his glasses. His father still cared about him after all.

Chapter 141 Hope

Yu Xiaogang sniffed and continued reading.

However, the latter part of the letter made his breathing suddenly quicken and his eyes involuntarily widen.

The letter stated that a mysterious female Title Douluo, skilled in alchemy, had recently appeared in Tiandou City, calling herself Ge Duo.

She is capable of concocting pills with various and miraculous effects. The one that has caused a sensation among the various upper-level forces is a pill that can help Soul Masters absorb Soul Rings beyond their level. Its effects have been verified by many parties and are beyond doubt.

In his letter, Yu Yuanzhen mentioned that he had personally inquired about and confirmed the matter.

Moreover, this Lady Godo seems to have abilities far beyond that; she can refine pills with different special effects depending on the different spirit masters' martial souls and physical needs.

At the end of the letter, Yu Yuanzhen wrote in bold: "I have heard that this person has a deep understanding of martial spirits and may be able to refine a pill that can solve the bottleneck of a special martial spirit. Gang'er, I have been concerned about your situation. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to try. If needed, I can provide all the support you need."

There might be a pill that can help you break through level 30!

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang was simply incredulous. He abruptly stood up from his chair, his hand holding the letter trembling violently with excitement, the paper making a rustling sound.

Could it be that the method he had been searching for all his life, the method he had dreamed of to break through to level 30, was about to appear in such an unexpected way?

Does Yu Xiaogang really have any hope of shedding his reputation as a good-for-nothing and continuing on the path of a Soul Master?

The immense surprise left Yu Xiaogang feeling dizzy.

He leaned on the table, panting heavily, trying to calm himself down.

No, not necessarily.

Yu Xiaogang forced himself to sit down and took a few deep breaths. After all these years, he had traveled far and wide and consulted countless ancient books, but he had not found any effective method.

Although the pills refined by this suddenly appearing Title Douluo have miraculous effects, they may not be able to solve the martial soul defect of Luo Sanpao, which can be called a difficult problem in the soul master world.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. He had learned this lesson far too many times.

Yu Xiaogang struggled internally. Reason told him that this was likely to be another empty promise, but the flame of hope deep in his heart could not be completely extinguished no matter what.

"Even if there's only a sliver of a possibility, even if it's only one in ten thousand, I'll give it a try!" Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, a near-obsessive glint in his eyes. He couldn't afford to miss any more opportunities.

He prepared to set off for Tiandou City as soon as possible to personally meet His Majesty Godot.

However, before that, Yu Xiaogang thought of Tang San and Cinderella.

These two children are exceptionally gifted, the only geniuses he has ever seen in his life. They are the best vehicle for him to prove the correctness of his theory, and the key to whether he can become famous in mainland China in the future.

Thinking of the two of them, he sighed again.

He believed that he had a good relationship with Tang San and Cinderella. Cinderella and Tang San often came to chat and learn from him, and they treated him with great respect. In fact, he could be considered their closest and most trusted teacher at Notting Academy.

Moreover, he shared almost everything he knew with them, imparting the essence of his years of research without reservation. He placed high hopes on Cinderella, who was quick to grasp concepts and adept at applying them in new situations.

However, they are only willing to recognize themselves as ordinary teachers now, but they are still unwilling to formally become his disciples.

Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat helpless and dissatisfied with this.

He guessed that Tang San and Cinderella were willing to become his disciples, since who else in Nottingham City could give them such systematic and profound guidance besides him?

However, their father, Tang Hao, was unwilling, and they could not go against his wishes.

Although the man has disappeared, the shadow he cast still affects the two children.

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang felt a bit resentful towards Tang Hao. That rude and reckless man only knew how to solve problems with his fists, and he didn't understand the true meaning of education at all, let alone the immense value of Yu Xiaogang's theory!

If he could completely bring these two children under his wing, he was confident he could train them into monsters that would shock the entire Soul Master world!

"Ugh……"

Yu Xiaogang could only console himself that as long as they didn't take other people as their teachers, he, as their de facto mentor and theoretical guide, already had the upper hand.

This bond of kinship will always be useful in the future.

Therefore, in order to further strengthen his relationship with Tang San and Cinderella and deepen their dependence and gratitude towards him, Yu Xiaogang immediately came up with a brilliant idea.

He decided to take Tang San and Cinderella to Heaven Dou City to learn about the elixir.

On the one hand, Tiandou City is far more prosperous than Notting City, and has abundant Soul Master resources. Taking them to see the world is itself a favor.

On the other hand, and more importantly, he believed that if his trip went smoothly, he could indeed obtain the elixir from His Majesty Gedo.

He would also take the opportunity to obtain some pills that would allow them to absorb soul rings from higher-level opponents...

Yu Xiaogang could almost imagine how grateful they would be when he taught them the secret to changing the fate of a Soul Master.

At that point, it will probably be a natural thing to let them formally become disciples.

Even if Tang Hao returns in the future, faced with the established facts and the gratitude for the pills, he probably wouldn't be able to say anything against it.

This is a great opportunity to achieve multiple goals at once: solve your own problems and completely unite these two geniuses!

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang's spirits lifted, and even the turmoil he had felt due to his father's letter and the information about the elixir calmed down considerably.

He glanced out the window; it was already afternoon. He straightened his robes and decided to go find Tang San and Cinderella immediately.

He did not intend to reveal the matter of the elixir at this time. After all, he was not sure if he could really get it. If he revealed it now and it turned out to be a waste of his breath, it would only make him seem like he was just boasting.

What he wanted was to deliver the elixir to them as a weighty surprise and a token of gratitude.

……

As soon as the afternoon classes ended, the students of the Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy rushed out of the classroom.

Yu Xiaogang stopped Tang San and Cinderella on the path in the back garden of the academy, as they were about to go to the cafeteria together.

"Master?" When Cinderella saw Yu Xiaogang, a sweet and obedient smile immediately appeared on her face, her azure eyes like clear lake water.

She wore a simple white dress today, and her long golden hair shone softly in the sunset, making her look exceptionally pure and beautiful.

Chapter 142 Foresight

Tang San followed beside Cinderella. When he saw Yu Xiaogang, he simply nodded slightly as a greeting, his expression remaining calm and indifferent beyond his years.

His gaze swept quickly over Yu Xiaogang, with a hint of scrutiny that was barely perceptible, before returning to Cinderella.

Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat, forced a smile that he thought was friendly, and said to the two of them, "Xiao San, Cindy, there's something I need to tell you. I need to leave Notting City soon to go to Tiandou City to take care of some personal matters."

He paused, carefully observing their reactions, and continued to offer enticement: "Heaven Dou City is the imperial capital, incredibly prosperous, teeming with Soul Masters, and boasts the most prestigious Soul Master Academy on the entire continent, as well as countless trading markets and resources. It far surpasses our Noding City. I think that you two are exceptionally talented, but confining yourselves to this small city will ultimately limit your horizons. Would you be willing to come with me and broaden your horizons?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the two of them with anticipation, especially Cinderella.

In his view, what young person doesn't yearn for the bustling capital?

Moreover, a smart and insightful girl like Cindy should understand that going to Tiandou City means more opportunities and resources.

Sure enough, Cinderella's face showed just the right amount of surprise and longing.

"Heavenly Dou City? Master, are you telling the truth? Can we really go there?"

Yu Xiaogang felt smug, stroked his non-existent beard, and nodded reservedly: "Of course it's true. If you're willing, I'll talk to the academy and take you with me. Along the way, I can continue to guide your cultivation and tell you about my experiences in the Soul Master world."

However, to Yu Xiaogang's surprise, Cinderella did not immediately agree. She turned to look at Tang San beside her and asked softly, "Xiao San, what do you think?"

Tang San is currently contemplating going to Heaven Dou City.

He was indeed tempted. But not because of the glamour, resources, and worldly experience that Yu Xiaogang mentioned; those things held little appeal for him.

He was thinking about something else—hidden weapons.

Nottingham City is too small, and the materials he can buy for making hidden weapons are too few and of varying quality.

Many of the exquisite hidden weapons of the Tang Clan that he remembered could not be made because of a lack of suitable materials.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice, leaving him with a wealth of skills but no way to use them, which often made him feel anxious.

He desperately needed more and better materials to create a weapon powerful enough to protect his sister.

Tian Dou City is a large city, the capital of the empire, where caravans and resources from all over the continent converge. He should be able to find more of the metals, ores, and some special materials he needs there.

With better materials, he could create even more powerful hidden weapons.

Hidden arrows, sand-spraying projectiles, crossbows with tight-fitting floral patterns... even, if there were enough materials and conditions, it might not be impossible to reproduce powerful hidden weapons such as the Buddha's Wrath Lotus or the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles.

By then, his ability to protect his sister will be greatly enhanced.

He was confident that anyone who dared to show disrespect to his sister would be made to disappear without a trace.

As for Yu Xiaogang's true purpose in inviting them? Tang San didn't care at all. In his eyes, Yu Xiaogang was always a hypocrite who needed to be guarded against and who harbored ulterior motives.

But this time, the hypocrite's suggestion happened to be exactly what he needed. He had this opportunity to go to Tiandou City to obtain resources and improve his self-defense capabilities, so why not take it?

Just as Tang San was pondering the matter and was already considering it, Cinderella was also quickly weighing the pros and cons.

Tiandou City was the center of power in the empire, a place where Queen Eva, the witch Gothel, Snow White, and other characters from fairy tales like herself lived.

Once you get there, there will definitely be many more ways to gain reputation points than in Nottingham. Even just showing your face from afar might attract some attention.

Moreover, with the resources gathered in Tiandou City, there might be opportunities to exchange for Godo's potions in other ways, or to come across other opportunities that can quickly improve one's strength.

More importantly, she noticed that Tang San wanted to go. Although Tang San was usually taciturn, she knew that he had been troubled recently because he could not find suitable materials to make hidden weapons.

Tian Dou City means more opportunities and better materials.

This was incredibly tempting for Tang San, who was obsessed with improving his strength, especially to protect his sister.

Cinderella instantly understood Tang San's hidden intentions behind his silence.

She was quick-witted and immediately combined this intention with her own needs, rapidly weighing the options in her mind.

"Master, thank you for taking us to see the world! Xiao San and I really want to see the prosperity of Tian Dou City! But, wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Cinderella turned her head, a smile of surprise and gratitude blooming on her face, a smile that appeared especially genuine in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Her words carried just the right amount of excitement and a hint of unease, like a well-behaved child who longed to go out but was afraid of causing trouble for her elders.

Looking at her like this, Yu Xiaogang felt very pleased and thought that his decision was absolutely correct.

He waved his hand dismissively, trying to project an air of magnanimity: "What's the trouble? You are my students, and it's my responsibility as your teacher to broaden your horizons. Besides, with your talents, you will inevitably leave Nottingham sooner or later and venture into a wider world. This is just a matter of bringing it forward a little."

Yu Xiaogang's gaze swept over Tang San, who still had no expression. He automatically interpreted Tang San's silence as preconceived notions and introversion, which further solidified his judgment that "this child has poor theoretical comprehension, but fortunately he is obedient."

"In that case, you all should make preparations today, and we'll set off tomorrow," Yu Xiaogang concluded. "I'll take care of the procedures at the academy."

"Yes, Master! We will definitely prepare well!" Cinderella obediently replied, pulling Tang San to bow to Yu Xiaogang.

Watching Yu Xiaogang leave with a satisfied expression, Cinderella's sweet smile gradually faded, turning into a sly look.

She turned her head to look at Tang San and said softly, "Little San, if we go to Heaven Dou City, you should be able to find better materials, right?"

Tang San nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes: "Hmm. The materials from Notting City are terrible."

He paused, looked at Cinderella, and said with unwavering determination, "Sister, once we reach Tiandou City, I will make even better hidden weapons. I will never let anyone have the chance to harm you."

Tang San's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a resolute and unwavering promise.

In his heart, protecting his sister was the highest principle above all else, and any potential danger must be nipped in the bud.

Tiandou City is bustling, but that also means there are many people and many eyes on it. There will only be more villains who covet his sister's beauty, so he must plan ahead.

Chapter 143 Sending a Message