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

Chapter 53 Tang San: We must respect Junior Aunt!

Tang San spoke with righteous indignation, appearing completely self-assured.

Upon hearing this explanation, Xue Bingchen instantly understood!

"Damn it! How could I have forgotten about that!"

Xue Bingchen mentally ranted, "In some extremely ancient and strictly regulated sects, the master's daughter is indeed respectfully addressed as 'Master's Aunt' by the disciples!"

"And Tang San, in his previous life, came from the ancient Tang Clan of Bashu, a sect that highly values ​​respect for teachers and elders! He has long since ingrained these principles into his very bones!"

"So—in Tang San's eyes, Xiao Wu, this 100,000-year-old rogue rabbit, has now suddenly become his elder?!"

The thought of Tang San having to call Xiao Wu "Little Martial Aunt" every day, and even having to perform the respect due to an elder, is just too much to bear.

A strange, even somewhat amusing thought flashed through Xue Bingchen's mind.

"The family hierarchy is such a mess!"

However, Xue Bingchen quickly put these strange thoughts out of her mind.

Anyway, the chaos is their problem; as the "father" and "master," I just need to watch the show.

"Fine, call me whatever you want."

Xue Bingchen waved his hand dismissively, turned, and walked towards the door: "Since everything's settled, let's set off now! Destination—Sunset Forest!"

The journey to Sunset Forest was long, so the three of them hired a spacious carriage and traveled slowly along the official road.

Inside the train carriage.

Xiao Wu idly swung her two slender legs, her big, ruby-like eyes darting around, her gaze landing on Tang San, who sat opposite her, keeping his head down and not saying a word since getting on the bus.

"Hey, mistress."

Xiao Wu stretched out her delicate white hand and waved it in front of Tang San's eyes, asking in a teasing tone, "You've been looking so gloomy the whole way. Is something on your mind? Why don't you tell—tell your junior aunt about it?"

When Xiao Wu said the words "Little Martial Aunt," she couldn't help but laugh.

This 100,000-year-old rogue rabbit has actually transformed into the elder of this genius with innate full soul power. This feeling is truly wonderful.

Hearing Xiao Wu's call, Tang San was slightly taken aback, raised his head, and looked at Xiao Wu with a complicated expression.

Logically speaking, Xiao Wu is now Master's goddaughter, so she is indeed of a higher generation than him. He should respectfully address her as "Little Martial Aunt".

But----

For some reason, Tang San didn't really want to call out that name.

Every time Tang San saw Xiao Wu's exquisitely beautiful and youthful face, he would feel a subtle flutter in his heart.

He always felt that if he really got used to calling her "Little Martial Aunt," then the relationship between the two of them—

It seems that the relationship can only remain that of elders and juniors forever, and some unspeakable possibility will be completely nipped in the bud.

but!

Thinking of his master Xue Bingchen's complete teachings and selfless care, Tang San's deep respect for his master, a trait he shared with the Tang Clan of Bashu, ultimately overcame any lingering feelings of excitement.

"Xiao Wu is, after all, Master's goddaughter. I can't mess up the seniority, and I can't let Master down!"

Tang San silently warned himself.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and then respectfully cupped his hands towards Xiao Wu, calling out, "Junior Aunt."

Then, Tang San turned his head and looked intently at Xue Bingchen, who was leaning against the carriage with her eyes closed, and said solemnly, "Master, there are indeed many things I don't understand and would like to ask you for your guidance."

Upon hearing Tang San's words, Xue Bingchen slowly opened her eyes, her deep gaze falling on Tang San.

"Mistress, if you have any doubts, just say them."

Xue Bingchen's tone was calm and gentle: "As your master, I will naturally tell you everything I know without reservation."

However, Xue Bingchen then changed the subject, her tone carrying a deeper meaning: "But you must understand that if I told you some things in advance, it would not only be of no benefit to your current growth, but would actually be detrimental."

Can you understand this?

"Disciple understands!"

Tang San nodded heavily, his eyes slightly warm.

He was even more moved by his master's selflessness and good intentions towards him.

If it were his biological father, Tang Hao, who only knew how to drink and forge iron all day, he would never explain anything to him, and would only coldly say, "You'll know when you become stronger."

But his master was truly considering his future!

"Master, I do have many questions."

Tang San gathered his thoughts and blurted out the questions that had been weighing on his mind for a long time: "First, why didn't we go to the Soul Hunting Forest, which is closest to Notting City, this time to hunt for Soul Rings? Why did we go all the way to Sunset Forest near Heaven Dou City?"

"second----"

Tang San took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly: "About my background, my father, what hidden identity does he have? My mother—who exactly is she?"

"My father was clearly a down-on-his-luck blacksmith who drank all day and only occasionally forged iron when he felt like it!"

However, I inherited the world's number one weapon spirit—the Clear Sky Hammer—from him!

"Could it be—he is the legendary successor of the Haotian Sect?!"

Tang San's eyes flashed with intense curiosity and confusion: "But I asked Wang Sheng and the others, and they said that the Clear Sky Sect, as the number one sect in the world, has been closed off from the world for many years! Why is that? Could it be—that this has something to do with my father?!"

Xue Bingchen was not surprised by Tang San's barrage of questions.

He shifted into a more comfortable position against the carriage and slowly began to explain, "Let me answer your first question."

"Do you remember I told you before that I would help you strengthen your first martial soul, Blue Silver Grass?"

Xue Bingchen looked at Tang San and patiently analyzed, "Since you have decided to let the Blue Silver Grass take the path of sharp metal attacks, it will be difficult to find a soul beast in the ordinary Soul Hunting Forest that is completely compatible with your extreme path."

"The Sunset Forest is different; the variety and number of spirit beasts there are second only to the Star Dou Great Forest."

There, we might be able to find you a better, or even the most perfect, soul ring choice.

At this point, Xue Bingchen's lips curled into a mysterious smile: "Moreover—if we're lucky enough this time, we might even find a magical herb in Sunset Forest that can transform you completely!"

"A magical herb?!"

Upon hearing this unfamiliar yet familiar word, Tang San's eyes widened in surprise.

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