Douro Continent

Chapter 573 Service

At this moment, Ji Xiang took on an important task, volunteering to help Tang San feed the Shrek Seven Devils. Tang San helped him while he fed them, ensuring everyone had a bowl of thin porridge. Just like when he first rescued Tang San, it wasn't appropriate for them to eat too much yet.

After everyone finished eating, Tang San ate a little himself, and Xiao Wu went to sleep on the only bed in the room. Tang San walked over to Zi Zhenzhu.

"Would you like something to eat? I can let you go for now. But please be mindful of what you say. My name is Tang San, you can call me by my name. If you agree, just blink."

Upon hearing Tang San's words, Purple Pearl blinked.

Tang San did not touch Zi Zhenzhu's body, after all, she was a woman. Lan Yinhuang pointed out and released Zi Zhenzhu's paralysis and muteness acupoints.

As the acupoints were released, Purple Pearl's body went limp, and she almost fell to the ground. Balancing herself, she glared hatefully at Tang San, "Do you know demonic magic?"

Tang San smiled calmly and said, "You should understand it as a skill."

Purple Pearl snorted coldly, said nothing more, and strode to the remaining food. Ignoring its coldness, she began to eat voraciously. Her eating manners were as unsightly as Ma Hongjun's in the past. She didn't look like a woman at all. Tang San frowned at the sight.

In no time, Purple Pearl devoured the remaining food like a whirlwind, without even glancing at Tang San. She then walked to a corner, sat down, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

A slight smile played on Tang San's lips; it was clear the captain was quite frustrated. He didn't speak, his gaze subtly sweeping towards the outer perimeter. Several pirates who had been peeking out quickly concealed themselves. He, however, seemed oblivious, sitting cross-legged in the center of the hall, eyes closed, meditating.

The sea breeze rustles through the trees on the island, but winter is approaching and the forests are bare of leaves. However, the temperature at sea is always higher than inland, so the maritime climate makes it not too cold here.

As night deepened, Tang San quietly cultivated, while the Shrek Six Monsters slept soundly. The room, missing a wall, was very quiet.

Just then, Purple Pearl, who had been leaning against the corner, quietly opened her eyes, glared at Tang San with a fierce look, and made a face at him. She glanced around, then stealthily moved her body, covering only about a meter. There was a table there. Purple Pearl simply crawled under the table, raised her hand, and gently pressed down beneath it. The floorboards under the table instantly flipped over, and she vanished beneath it in a flash. The entire process was completely silent.

"No need to keep an eye on her. Continue cultivating." Just a few seconds after Purple Pearl left, Tang San's calm voice rang out.

Jixiang opened her eyes and looked at Tang San in confusion. "Teacher, did you let her go on purpose?"

Tang San smiled calmly and said, "Otherwise, do you think she could leave here? Not only will I let her go, but she'll soon feel her strength restored. Within half an hour, she'll definitely return with a large number of pirates. Do you believe me?"

Jixiang looked at Tang San with a look of confusion in her eyes.

Tang San smiled and said, "I just wanted to show her that no matter what she does, she can't pose a threat to me. That's why I let her go. My companions will need at least five more days to recover from their injuries. I don't have time to be on guard against these pirates all the time; I'd rather make them submit once and for all."

Jixiang seemed to understand something, blinked, and asked Tang San, "Teacher, is your sixth spirit ring really at the 100,000-year level?"

Tang San frowned slightly, but still nodded gently. "Later, your teacher will show you another unique skill of our sect. Your martial soul is a needle, which is very suitable for this skill."

Just as Tang San had said, in less than half an hour, it had become quite lively outside. Zi Zhenzhu's arrogant voice rang out, "Surround them completely! Don't let a single fly escape. Damn it, this bastard, if I don't make him drink two basins of my foot bath water, he won't know how powerful I, Zi Zhenzhu, am."

Hearing Purple Pearl's voice, Tang San couldn't help but smile. Yet he remained unmoved. Ji Xiang sat quietly beside him, observing Tang San. Tang San's composure gave people a sense of security, as if he didn't need to worry about anything happening outside. Tang San was like a solid fortress protecting them all.

"Tang San, you bastard, come out here! Damn it, I've never been so humiliated in my life. I want to see how you can take on thousands of us all by yourself. I won't make things difficult for you; you'll have to drink two basins of my foot-washing water, and I'll let you go. Of course, that little girl has to be mine as my wife."

By this time, the area outside Purple Pearl's room was densely packed with pirates, torches blazing brightly, illuminating the village. Almost all the Soul Masters had gathered in the inner circle, cautiously and warily watching the wooden house.

The old pirate who had spoken with Tang San during the day was now standing beside Purple Pearl, whispering to her, "Captain, that person is not easy to deal with. I think we should just let it go. Anyway, they're just going to rest here for a bit and then leave. Since you're already safe, and he hasn't done anything that would really harm our Purple Pearl Pirate Crew, it's best not to make too many enemies."

"Bullshit!" Purple Pearl's extremely full breasts heaved powerfully with anger. "When have I ever been treated like this? I said I'd make him drink two basins of foot-washing water, and I'm making him drink it. Tang San, you bastard, get out here!"

Just then, an elegant voice came from the room, "Purple Pearl, haven't you heard the saying? Heaven's sins may be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins are unforgivable."

Purple Pearl paused for a moment, then said, "It's fucking late, and you're still trying to argue with me. Kid, listen to me. I can let your friends off the hook, but you need to explain what you did today. There are thousands of us here; we could drown you with just a spit from each of us."

From afar, through the broken wall, she could see the scene inside the room. Tang San remained seated in his original spot, showing no surprise at her presence, even sitting there with his eyes closed. Although Zi Zhenzhu would never admit it, Tang San's composure still secretly impressed her.

The pirates pressed closer, closing in on the wooden hut, but Tang San's performance during the day had a significant deterrent effect. Although they continued to advance, they dared not move too quickly. The stronger the Soul Master, the more they understood how formidable Tang San had been when he controlled the Purple Pearl. Especially his 100,000-year Soul Ring, which posed a tremendous challenge to these pirate Soul Masters. Who knew what terrifying skill his sixth Soul Skill would be?

Slowly standing up, Tang San patted Jixiang on the shoulder. "Try to understand my technique as much as possible. Don't try to see it clearly. This ultimate skill requires a good overall perspective. As for everything else, that can be cultivated through practice."

A faint light flickered, and a faint smile appeared on Tang San's face. His companions were all alive and well and had reunited. At this moment, his mindset had completely returned to normal, and he naturally had no murderous intent towards the pirates outside.

When Tang San appeared at the door of the wooden house, all the pirates stopped in their tracks, watching him nervously. The pirates, being Soul Masters, unleashed their Martial Souls without hesitation, yet they still seemed somewhat apprehensive.

As the leader, Purple Pearl immediately noticed the problem with her subordinates and angrily shouted, "You bunch of cowards! There are over two hundred Soul Masters in our group, and he's just one person. If each of us used a single Soul Skill, we could tear this brat to pieces. What are you afraid of?"

Tang San smiled calmly and said, "Captain Purple Pearl, how about we make a bet?"

Purple Pearl was taken aback. "A bet? Kid, you like to gamble too?" Hearing the word "gamble," Purple Pearl's eyes lit up. Gambling was arguably the pirates' greatest pleasure. Although they were enemies at the moment, Tang San's mention of gambling still captivated her.

Tang San hadn't expected Purple Pearl to react this way, but it was actually better for his plan. "I captured you during the day. I suppose you're not entirely convinced."

Purple Pearl retorted angrily, "What kind of bullshit 'capture' is that? That was a sneak attack! If it wasn't a sneak attack, how could you have caught me?"

Tang San ignored her anger. "So, if it were one-on-one, you're confident you could beat me?"

Purple Pearl was speechless for a moment, then retorted, "Why should I fight you one-on-one? This is my territory. With just one command, I can tear you apart."

Tang San said, "Then let's make a bet. Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, I won't use any of my spirit skills, and you can have any of your companions help you. During this time, I must capture you again and return to the cabin. If I succeed, I win. If I fail, I lose."

Purple Pearl froze for a moment, then entered a state of near-mad rage. "You bastard, are you dreaming? You think you can catch me without using your soul skills? Come on, I'll bet with you. What are we betting on?"

Tang San said, "If I win, you must acknowledge me as your master and obey my commands from now on. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me."

Purple Pearl scanned Tang San up and down a few times. As the leader of a group, she was definitely not a reckless person. Although she had a fiery temper, she was quite perceptive. But she simply couldn't believe that Tang San could capture her from among thousands of soldiers without using his soul skills.

"Fine. I'll take your bet. If you lose, I won't punish you. You'll have to drink two basins of my foot-washing water and crawl between my legs. Then I'll let you all go." As she spoke, she rudely raised her left leg and pointed to her crotch.

Tang San's expression remained unchanged. "We'll talk after you beat me." As he spoke, Tang San flipped his wrist, and a stick of incense appeared. With a flick of his fingers, the incense flew out, passing through the torch of an injured pirate. The incense stick drew an arc and gently embedded itself in the wall of the wooden house.

This move immediately stunned the laughing pirates. Passing incense through flames and lighting it wasn't difficult; the challenge lay in making the incense trace an arc and embed itself, despite its fragility, into the wooden wall. What ingenious power was required to accomplish that?

Jixiang, inside the wooden house, saw this scene and his eyes lit up. He vaguely understood the ultimate skill that Tang San was going to teach him.

"The incense is lit, Purple Pearl, I'm about to begin." Tang San didn't rush into action; instead, he reminded Purple Pearl first. This time, he wanted to win her over completely.

Looking at Tang San's calm, emotionless gaze, Zi Zhenzhu felt a chill run down her spine. As she released her martial soul, she slid into her own group. "If I can't beat you, can't I at least hide? And you're not even using your martial soul. If I can't escape your grasp even this, then so what if I acknowledge you as my master?" With this thought in mind, Zi Zhenzhu's bet with Tang San officially began.

The pirates under Purple Pearl's command were quite clever. Seeing their captain retreating rapidly, they immediately formed a human wall. Tang San hadn't forbidden them from attacking, so these pirates naturally didn't hesitate to unleash their soul skills. They weren't seeking merit, but rather avoiding trouble. Each one activated their defensive soul skills, preparing to defend against Tang San. Their decision not to attack was wise, as they feared angering him. Even their captain couldn't defeat this young man, let alone these soul masters, who were generally only level 20 or 30.

Unfortunately, Tang San had no intention of using his movement technique to grab the Purple Pearl. Instead, he swept his hands across the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist, and a shimmering light appeared. Illuminated by the firelight, the shimmering light instantly rose into the air, accompanied by sharp whistles, and plunged into the pirate horde.

It was the "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers" technique from the Tang Clan's hidden weapon methods.

"Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers" is a relatively common technique among the Tang Clan's hidden weapons, but it's the foundation for launching a large number of hidden weapons. For example, the fourth technique of the Tang Clan, "One Thousand and One Nights," is based on "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers." Having immersed himself in hidden weapons for so many years, Tang San was naturally extremely familiar with this technique. He threw out needle-type hidden weapons, each one seemingly having eyes as it flew out. Tang San's bundle of silver needles contained more than fifty of them.

In the blink of an eye, the pirates in front of him had fallen like wheat being harvested. Without exception, all the fallen pirates were Soul Masters.

Seeing their comrade fall, the pirates in the front row were stunned; they hadn't even seen how Tang San had done it. Then, Tang San flung out his second silver needle.

Tang Clan disciples excel at fighting in chaos and in large-scale battles. Especially after reaching the master level, as long as they have enough hidden weapons, they have no fear of being outnumbered.

These pirates harbored no deadly intent and made no attempt to threaten the people in the cabin, allowing Tang San to act freely. As he flung out the second silver needle, he himself leaped forward, charging alone into the pirate horde.

The silver needles caused a large number of pirates to fall to the ground. These fallen pirates were all Soul Masters below level 40. Tang San's silver needles were enough to break through the defensive Soul Skills of Soul Masters below level 40.

Purple Pearl had already disappeared into the pirate group. She hadn't yet noticed the situation outside, but she heard cries of alarm. Just as she was wondering what was happening, a warm sensation suddenly entered her body. At the same time, she saw a faint blue light appear on the ground.

Blue Silver Grass also exists on Purple Pearl Island, though in much smaller quantities. Guided by the Blue Silver Domain, Tang San could easily pinpoint the location of Purple Pearl Island, even if there were only a few thousand people there, or even tens of thousands.

The Ghostly Shadow Steps were activated, and the pirates began their attack on Tang San. However, Tang San seemed to have a thousand arms; every time he raised his hands, a pirate would fall. Those who were close were sealed, while those further away were attacked with hidden weapons.

Among these pirates were dozens of Soul Masters above level 40, who began to surround and intercept Tang San. Unfortunately, even Bai Chenxiang, a pure agility-type Soul Master, was helpless against the wondrous Ghost Shadow Step, let alone these Sea Soul Masters who could only unleash their full power in the ocean.

Single-handedly, Tang San traversed thousands of pirates, yet none could stop his advance. His white figure weaved through the pirates, countless falling. Hidden weapons were no longer limited to silver needles; Tang San's arsenal was finite. Various other hidden weapons began to appear, none displaying lethality. Guided by Tang San's nimble fingers, they targeted the pirates' pressure points.

Purple Pearl finally noticed the situation; she saw Tang San only a few dozen meters away. Watching as many of her teammates fell, her mind went completely blank.

Is he even human? She clearly saw that Tang San kept his promise, not using any soul skills, not even releasing his martial soul with its blue-gold light. Yet, despite all this, no one could stop him from moving forward.

The incense had already burned halfway. Yet, hundreds of pirates had already fallen. Tang San's calm, emotionless gaze seemed to the pirates as if death itself had descended upon them.

Suddenly, Tang San's gaze met that of Zi Zhenzhu. Zi Zhenzhu saw the faint smile on his face, which did not contain any contempt, but was full of confidence, absolute confidence.

With her momentum completely suppressed, Purple Pearl couldn't even unleash 70% of her strength. All she could think about now was running. She wanted to get to the sea as quickly as possible; she believed that Tang San, as a land-based Soul Master, would never be able to catch her in the ocean.

At this moment, Purple Pearl couldn't help but feel a pang of resentment towards herself for placing this pirate village in the very center of the island. If it were on the beach, she might already be lost at sea.

The only thing that comforted her was that she could tell Tang San hadn't killed them; the fallen pirates had only temporarily lost their ability to move.

"Stop him! Stop him!" Purple Pearl shouted, her fourth spirit ring suddenly gleaming. She abruptly lay prone on the ground, her gray-black scales growing even denser, creating a faint afterimage as she sped towards the seaside.

Tang San's heart skipped a beat. Through his Blue Silver Domain, he could clearly sense that Purple Pearl was moving at an extremely fast speed, passing through his subordinates without any noticeable slowdown. Her soul skill was likely primarily designed for evasion. At her current speed, although the pirates blocking his path were insignificant, their numbers were still considerable. By the time he caught up with Purple Pearl, either time would be too late, or she would have already escaped into the sea.

Just as Purple Pearl judged, if she really entered the sea, Tang San would indeed have no way to deal with her.

A loud roar erupted from Tang San's mouth. No longer concealing his strength, he instantly teleported fifty meters away, activating his teleportation ability. Each time Tang San flashed into the pirate horde, a group of pirates would inevitably fall. They were getting closer and closer to the Purple Pearl.

Purple Pearl fled desperately, and the seaside was already in sight, but at the same time she felt the presence behind her rapidly approaching.

In a flash of light, Tang San appeared out of thin air in front of Zi Zhenzhu, looking at her with a smile.

Purple Pearl stopped abruptly. "You're cheating."

Tang San calmly said, "I didn't cheat. I only said I wouldn't use my Martial Soul skills, not my Soul Bone skills. You should be able to see clearly that I haven't even released my Martial Soul. Don't try to stall for time; it's useless. Admit defeat."

"Go to hell!" The gray-black light on Purple Pearl's body suddenly shone brightly, and a huge, coiled phantom appeared behind her. The phantom gradually solidified and quickly split into nine giant snakes, each over ten meters long, which lunged at Tang San.

A sixth soul skill? Tang San's gaze remained unchanged. He could sense that Purple Pearl was merely putting on a brave front; she had no real determination to go all in. While releasing her soul skill, this leader had already stealthily slipped out from the side under the cover of light and shadow, heading straight for the sea. Her sixth soul skill was more about misleading Tang San and blocking his path.

Of course, the power of this sixth soul skill is still quite terrifying. Tang San believes that if this soul skill were used on the sea, its power would be much greater than it is now.

Nine giant snakes simultaneously crashed into Tang San's body, but Tang San opened his arms, closed his eyes, and as if enjoying it, he took the impact of the nine giant snakes head-on.

All the pirates who were still able to move clearly witnessed this scene. A golden light shone around Tang San, and the nine giant snakes suddenly slammed into him, only to shatter into pieces, unable to inflict any harm whatsoever. Just then, a beam of blue light shot out from between Tang San's brows, instantly catching up with Purple Pearl's revealed form. The blue light flashed and stopped, and Purple Pearl could no longer advance. It was the skill attached to the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the Universe-Stabilizing Cover. Tang San firmly believed that Purple Pearl, whose soul power level was nearly equal to his own, absolutely could not break through the Universe-Stabilizing Cover. At this moment, Purple Pearl was only one step away from the sea.

Silence reigned over the pirate ship where thousands of pirates had gathered. Tang San waved his left hand, and the Qiankun Dingshen Shield, which had enveloped the purple pearl, flew back into the air. A strange scene unfolded: the triangular shield shrank in mid-air, and when it reached Tang San's left hand, it was only thirty centimeters tall, resting in his palm. The purple pearl inside also shrank, slumping dejectedly within it.

Turning around, Tang San walked step by step towards the pirate village. At least two thousand mobile pirates silently made way for him. They watched Tang San walk past them, but no one dared to stop him. With each touch of his toes, Tang San's body glided forward dozens of meters, as graceful as an immortal.

Faced with overwhelming power, they could only remain silent. A discerning observer subtly observed that in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, over five hundred pirates lay incapacitated on the ground, including more than a hundred relatively weak Soul Masters.

What incredible strength!

During the day, Tang San had threatened Zi Zhenzhu, saying he would slaughter everyone here. The pirates had taken it as a mere threat. But now, the strength Tang San displayed sent shivers down their spines. If this man truly wanted to kill, who could stop him? Perhaps he couldn't kill everyone immediately, but given enough time, it wasn't impossible.

When Tang San returned to the wooden house, the incense stick had just burned to the end, but it had not yet gone out.

Ji Xiang's pupils contracted as he looked at the purple pearl inside the blue triangle in Tang San's hand. Although he hadn't witnessed how Tang San had ultimately accomplished it, he was completely captivated by Tang San's strength.

At the same level, without using his martial spirit, capturing someone from among thousands was as easy as taking candy from a baby, and he also incapacitated hundreds of pirates. What kind of strength is that? If my teacher were to actually unleash a massacre, how many people here would actually survive?

With a flick of his wrist, Tang San withdrew his Vast Ocean Universe Cover. Purple Pearl's body spun around in the air, rapidly enlarging until she landed back to her original size.

"You lost." Tang San's voice remained calm, as if this victory was only to be expected.

Slowly rising to her feet, Purple Pearl's eyes held an indescribable emotion. At this moment, she stopped cursing and simply looked at Tang San with a strange expression. She remained silent for a long while. Behind her, all the pirates watching Tang San were filled with nothing but fear.

Tang San called Ji Xiang over and said to him, "I've sealed the acupoints of those who have fallen. Go and unseal them one by one. Use the Xuan Tian Gong you just learned, channel your power into your palms, and then strike this spot on their chests. Control the force; about one-tenth of your current soul power should be enough. Retrieve the needles or other hidden weapons embedded in them; they're all located on their shoulders. Go." Tang San lightly tapped Ji Xiang's chest, showing him the location of the acupoints.

"Yes, teacher." Jixiang knew this was a form of training from her teacher. She walked away quickly.

Jixiang left in a hurry, and Tang San's gaze turned to Zi Zhenzhu again. He did not urge her, but simply looked at her calmly.

Purple Pearl gritted her teeth and said, "I admit defeat." With that, she knelt down in front of Tang San and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Master, I'm yours from now on."

Tang San's originally calm face showed a hint of surprise, and he shook his head helplessly.

Purple Pearl then turned to those behind her, "Damn it, what are you all standing for? I've already knelt down, and you're still standing? He's my master, and from now on, he'll be the master of Purple Pearl Island."

The pirates finally came to their senses, and immediately, the crowd shrank back, calling out, "Master—!" Their voices weren't forced; rather, they conveyed a sense of heartfelt submission. Tang San had won over these pirates with his strength. While they might not be entirely loyal to Tang San, their respect for his power was undeniable.

"Get up, everyone. It's getting late. Go back and rest." Tang San waved his hand and turned to walk into the wooden house.

Purple Pearl was stunned for a moment, then was the first to stand up, exclaiming, "Master, is that all? Aren't you going to have me do anything?"

Tang San stopped and turned to look at her. "What do you want to do? We have no enmity. Go and rest." After saying that, he walked back into the wooden house.

A hint of shyness appeared on Purple Pearl's face. "Master, I've suddenly realized that I'm starting to like men again."

Tang San, who was walking into the room, stumbled, his back stiffening slightly at those words. Seeing his reaction, Zi Zhenzhu burst into unrestrained laughter. After being suppressed by Tang San for a day and a night, he had finally gotten his revenge. At least, that's what she thought.

Ji Xiang worked all night to release the pirates' pressure points. Because he had to circulate his Xuan Tian Gong every time he made a move, although he exhausted his soul power several times and needed to recover through cultivation, his control over the Xuan Tian Gong also improved a lot.

The more Jixiang released the pressure points for the pirates, the deeper his admiration for Tang San grew. So many pirates had fallen in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Moreover, every single pirate had been attacked in the same spot. Although Jixiang couldn't see it from the pressure point technique, he believed that those pirates must have been attacked in the shoulder.

When Jixiang dragged his tired body back to the cabin with a somewhat excited spirit, the Shrek Six Monsters and Bai Chenxiang had already woken up.

Having survived the ordeal, everyone was overjoyed to see Tang San again. They recounted what had happened since their separation.

After Jixiang entered, he obediently sat down to the side. Tang San glanced at him and said, "Don't sleep. Cultivate according to the method I taught you. From now on, use this method to replace sleeping. It will benefit you."

"Yes, teacher." Jixiang was completely obedient to Tang San, quickly sitting cross-legged and beginning his cultivation according to the Xuan Tian Gong's operating route from his memory. According to the Grandmaster's ten core competencies, even without obtaining a spirit ring, spirit power would increase through continuous cultivation. It's just that it would only be apparent after obtaining a spirit ring.

"Xiao San, you've taken on a disciple?" Dai Mubai leaned back, looking at Tang San with some surprise.

The Shrek Seven Devils were all quite resilient, having consumed the divine herbs provided by Tang San. After a day of rest, although their bodies hadn't fully recovered, they weren't too weak. Only Bai Chenxiang was in a worse state. Her constitution wasn't as strong as the Shrek Seven Devils', and she needed more time to recuperate.

Tang San said, "Luckily, Jixiang saved me. Otherwise, you might not be here today. To be honest, I don't even know how I managed to escape from the Deep Sea Demon Whale. When I was unconscious, I felt my body being crushed by the seawater falling from the sky. I can only describe my survival as luck. At least on the surface, I have subdued the Purple Pearl Pirate Gang here. Once you've recovered, we'll head to Seagod Island. I believe Purple Pearl should know about this place."

"Teacher, are you going to Seagod Island?" Just as Jixiang was about to enter a meditative state, she suddenly opened her eyes and looked at Tang San with surprise.

Tang San nodded. "Do you know about Seagod Island?"

A hint of sadness appeared on Jixiang's face as she said softly, "Actually, I came here from Seagod Island."

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First of all, I'm still asking for monthly votes. Below is a missing person notice for a friend. It's not counted by word count. Hehe.

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Urgent Missing Person Notice

Tao Wangyang, male, 21 years old, from Nanchong, Sichuan, was a student at Central South University in Hunan. His mother, Wang Biying, went missing in May 2008 while visiting the university and has not returned home since, nor has she contacted her family. His family has searched everywhere without success. His mother is now critically ill and desperately wants to see her son one last time. Given Tao Wangyang's love of online novels, after failing to find him through newspapers and television, he has posted a missing person notice on major literary websites as a last resort. If Tao Wangyang sees this, please contact his family as soon as possible. His mother only wants to see him one last time; nothing that happened before is important.

The family will be extremely grateful to anyone who provides information and will offer a generous reward.

(End of this chapter)