Douluo Continent: Martial Soul - Ice and Snow Maiden, Calls Snow Empress "Mom"

Chapter 52 Tang San: What other identity does my drunkard father have?

The voice just fell.

Tang San suddenly raised his left hand!

"Buzz—!"

Accompanied by a deep and heavy hum, a jet-black light suddenly burst out from Tang San's palm!

Immediately afterwards, a small iron hammer, completely black with fine patterns on its surface and exuding an extremely terrifying sense of power and oppression, appeared in Tang San's hand!

It is none other than the number one weapon spirit in Douluo Continent—the Clear Sky Hammer!

"Master, this is my second martial soul!"

Tang San held the Clear Sky Hammer in both hands, knelt on one knee, and said with utmost sincerity, "The reason I didn't tell you immediately after becoming your disciple is because of—my biological father's strict teachings!"

"Before I left the village, he repeatedly warned me that I must never show this hammer to anyone before I became powerful, or it would bring me death!"

At this point, Tang San raised his head, looked directly into Xue Bingchen's eyes, his eyes slightly red: "However, after spending these past few days together, I believe in Master!"

Master, you treated me like your own son, imparting all your knowledge and skills to me. This kindness and care was something even my alcoholic father never gave me!

"Therefore, I, Tang San, have absolutely nothing to hide from my master!"

Seeing Tang San's incredibly sincere, even heartfelt, expression, Xue Bingchen sighed inwardly.

"That kid is really stubborn."

Xue Bingchen slowly stood up, his gaze falling on the small black hammer in Tang San's hand, and said calmly, "Yes, the Clear Sky Hammer, known as the number one weapon spirit in Douluo Continent, with unparalleled power."

Then, Xue Bingchen changed the subject, seemingly casually asking, "Little San, I remember you said you were born in a remote village called Holy Soul Village, right?"

Tang San was taken aback, not understanding why his master suddenly asked this, but he still nodded honestly: "Yes, Master."

Xue Bingchen looked at him intently and continued, "Then—have you never seen your mother from childhood to adulthood?"

"boom!"

This question was like a bolt of lightning, instantly striking the softest spot in Tang San's heart.

He hesitated for a moment, his eyes dimmed, and he nodded silently.

Seeing Tang San's reaction, Xue Bingchen did not press further. Instead, she turned her back to Tang San and calmly uttered, "In that case, I can already guess who your biological father, who only drinks all day, is."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Tang San suddenly raised his head, his face full of confusion and shock!

"Master—have you guessed who my father is?"

Tang San's mind was in chaos: "My father—wasn't he just an extremely ordinary, down-on-his-luck middle-aged man in Holy Soul Village who only knew how to forge iron and drink?"

Could it be—could it be that he has some other hidden identity?!

"Although my biological father taught me the extraordinary Chaotic Wind Cloak Hammer Technique, proving he was no ordinary person, why was he always so slovenly?"

Tang San opened his mouth, about to ask another question.

However, when he saw Xue Bingchen's tall and straight back, and his posture that clearly indicated he had no intention of continuing, Tang San swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Since Master isn't saying anything now, he must have his reasons."

Tang San thought to himself, "My master has been incredibly kind to me. He even gave me such a precious storage ring and hundreds of gold soul coins so easily. He is definitely not the kind of person who likes to keep things mysterious."

They probably haven't told me yet because they think my current strength is too weak and the timing isn't right!

Thinking of this, Tang San took a deep breath, put the Clear Sky Hammer back into his body, and stood respectfully to the side without asking any more questions.

"alright."

Xue Bingchen turned around, looked at Tang San who had regained his composure, and nodded with satisfaction: "Now that you have a clear vision for the future development of Blue Silver Grass, we will not waste any more time in Notting City."

"Go pack your things, we're setting off immediately for Sunset Forest to find a suitable first spirit ring for you!"

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"Yes, Master!" Tang San replied excitedly, then turned around to pack his bags.

Just as the two were about to leave the house.

A hairy head suddenly peeked in through the slightly ajar door of the villa.

It's Xiao Wu!

She blinked her big, watery eyes and was peeking inside from outside the door, clearly having heard the noise and come to eavesdrop.

Seeing Xiao Wu's sneaky look, Xue Bingchen couldn't help but laugh.

He turned his head and waved to Xiao Wu outside the door: "Alright, stop hiding, come in."

Seeing that she had been discovered, Xiao Wu wasn't embarrassed at all, and immediately ran in happily.

She ran to Xue Bingchen, naturally hugged his arm, looked up at him with her little face, and called out timidly, yet with a hint of ingratiation, "Daddy~ what did you call me for~"

Hearing that sickeningly sweet "Daddy," Tang San couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Xue Bingchen shook his head helplessly and flicked Xiao Wu's forehead: "Stop pretending to be pitiful. We're going to Sunset Forest to find Xiao San's first soul ring. You can come with us."

"By the way—I'll also give you the gift I promised you."

"Really?!"

Upon hearing the word "gift," Xiao Wu's eyes instantly lit up like two little stars!

She jumped up and down excitedly, clapping her hands loudly: "Yay! Daddy's the best! When are we leaving?"

Seeing Xiao Wu's carefree and silly expression, Tang San, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned.

He pointed at Xiao Wu, then looked at Xue Bingchen, and asked incredulously, "Master—Junior Aunt—she's also coming with us to Sunset Forest?!"

"Sunset Forest is a gathering place for spirit beasts, it's extremely dangerous! Junior Aunt has only just awakened her martial spirit, she doesn't even have a spirit ring yet, wouldn't it be too dangerous for her to go with us?"

Tang San had just finished speaking.

Xiao Wu, who was in the midst of her excitement, suddenly turned her head and looked at Tang San with a blank expression.

"Little Martial Aunt?"

Xiao Wu blinked, seemingly unaware that there was anything wrong with the way she was addressed, and simply smiled and nodded casually: "It's okay, with Daddy protecting me, I'm not afraid of danger!"

On the other side, Xue Bingchen was also stunned when he heard the words "Little Martial Aunt"!

"Little Martial Aunt?!"

Xue Bingchen's lips twitched, and he looked at Tang San with a strange expression: "Little San, what do you call her? Junior Aunt?!"

Seeing his master's surprised expression, Tang San felt a little strange.

He straightened up and explained with a matter-of-fact, even somewhat serious, expression, "Master, is there anything wrong with this?"

"Since Xiao Wu is your goddaughter, even though she is not your biological daughter, she is still your daughter!"

According to custom, as your disciple, I should address her as "Junior Martial Aunt" and show her the respect due to an elder; this is the most basic respect for one's teacher!

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