Chapter 159 - 51

Chapter 51: Plans to Leave Nuoding City!Bibi Dong, that madwoman, had an obsession with Yu Xiaogang that surpassed all imagination. There was no guarantee she wouldn't send a stronger force or even personally pay attention to Nuoding City because her hidden sentries lost contact."Nuoding City is no longer a place we can stay."Fu Shiyan made his decision; for him and Tang San, this place was no longer safe.The unique environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could not only accelerate the growth of Immortal Herbs, but its extreme ice and fire energy and dense life aura also made it an excellent mimetic cultivation ground for plant-type Spirit Spirit Masters like him and Tang San.Moving their base there would kill several birds with one stone.He walked to the stone table in the courtyard and poured himself a cup of tea, but he didn't drink it. Instead, he looked toward a certain shadow outside the courtyard wall and spoke softly:"His Excellency, Clear Sky, would you care to show yourself for a meeting?"The words fell, followed by a moment of silence.Then, space distorted slightly, and a tall, slightly hunched figure carrying an invisible sense of pressure seemed to peel away from the shadows, appearing soundlessly in the courtyard. It was Tang Hao.He still wore those tattered black robes, with messy hair covering his face. Only a pair of sharp eyes looked coldly at Fu Shiyan through the gaps in his hair."Why have you sought me?" Tang Hao's voice was hoarse and low, carrying his usual distance and vigilance.Fu Shiyan set down his teacup, his expression turning solemn as he got straight to the point:"His Excellency, Clear Sky, those hidden guards from Spirit Hall you dealt with a few days ago—what level was their cultivation?"Tang Hao seemingly hadn't expected Fu Shiyan to ask this. After a brief thought, he replied:"Merely a single Spirit Saint leading two Spirit Emperors."Hearing this, Fu Shiyan frowned. A Spirit Saint and two Spirit Emperors; if nothing unexpected happened, Bibi Dong would likely send others to investigate later!However, with Qian Daoliu's suppression, she certainly wouldn't dare expose the fact that she was secretly protecting Yu Xiaogang. Therefore, there shouldn't be too much danger in the short term.But Bibi Dong was a madwoman capable of anything; one could never predict the thoughts of a crazy woman!Fu Shiyan then gave Tang Hao a deep look and said:"I'm afraid Nuoding City is no longer safe!"Tang Hao's eyes sharpened, and the aura around him fluctuated slightly: "Are you accusing me of acting recklessly and alerting the enemy?""Not at all."Fu Shiyan shook his head. "Your Excellency's eagerness to protect your son and your decisive action are beyond reproach.I am merely stating a fact and making a prediction based on it!Nuoding City is likely no longer safe. Spirit Hall's gaze may focus here sooner than we imagine."He shifted the topic to another key figure:"I presume that with Your Excellency's eyesight, you have long since seen through the true identity of that young girl named Xiao Wu, who is close to Little San?"At the mention of Xiao Wu, Tang Hao's brow furrowed instantly, and his aura suddenly became complex.This matter had indeed left him quite conflicted.If it were just an ordinary hundred-thousand-year transformed Spirit Beast, according to his past views, he might have imprisoned her.But witnessing the pure and deep friendship between Tang San and Xiao Wu made him involuntarily recall his past with Ah Yin.That emotion made it impossible for him to harden his heart and view Xiao Wu as nothing more than a spirit ring.Hearing Fu Shiyan bring it up now, Tang Hao's vigilance spiked, and his tone involuntarily carried a hint of urgency and coldness:"What is your intention in mentioning that girl? With your current cultivation, you shouldn't be able to absorb a hundred thousand year spirit ring yet!"He subconsciously assumed Fu Shiyan was targeting Xiao Wu. Thinking of Fu Shiyan's unfathomable background, the level 95 Titled Douluo that had suddenly appeared by his side, and his importance to Tang San's growth, the wariness and contradiction in Tang Hao's heart reached a peak.He suffered from hidden ailments and his strength was no longer at its peak. If Fu Shiyan truly intended to harm Xiao Wu, he might not be able to protect her, and more likely, it would lead to a total break with Fu Shiyan and the power behind him—which would definitely not be a good thing for Tang San.Sensing Tang Hao's sudden tension, hostility, and worry, Fu Shiyan suddenly gave a slight smile:"Your Excellency need not be nervous, much less misunderstand.I, Fu Shiyan, though no saint, understand the principle of 'do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.' I know even better what should and should not be done."He looked at Tang Hao and spoke candidly: "I can see that Little San has special feelings for that girl. Though it is mostly childhood friendship, that purity and reliance must have reminded Your Excellency of certain past events, right?"These words lightly touched the softest part of Tang Hao's heart, causing his tense aura to falter slightly.Fu Shiyan continued: "Tang San is my disciple. I view him as a nephew. Why would I do something that would leave him heartbroken or even turn him against me?That would run counter to my original intention of taking him as a disciple and teaching him. Furthermore..."His tone suddenly turned indifferent, yet it carried an indescribable confidence and pride:"A mere hundred thousand year spirit ring is truly nothing in my eyes!"Without waiting for Tang Hao to ask further, Fu Shiyan's expression turned serious as he pulled the conversation back to the core issue:"Spirit Hall's next wave of investigation could arrive at any time.When that time comes, if they discover Xiao Wu's true identity, the consequences will be unimaginable.Your Excellency should know better than I just how great the temptation of a hundred-thousand-year transformed Spirit Beast is to Spirit Hall.At that point, not only will Xiao Wu's life be in danger, but even Little San and even Your Excellency will be swept into the center of a much larger storm."Tang Hao fell silent. What Fu Shiyan said was precisely his greatest worry.Ah Yin's tragedy must never be repeated on Little San and the others."Therefore,"Seeing Tang Hao was swayed, Fu Shiyan finally threw out his plan. "I intend to take Little San away from Nuoding City in the coming days to a place that is safer and more suitable for his cultivation.The environment there is unique and can greatly accelerate the awakening and growth of his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. At the same time, I need Your Excellency to do something..."—————————————Meanwhile, in Spirit City, at the Supreme Pontiff Palace.Having not received the encrypted routine messages from the hidden guards in Nuoding City for several consecutive days, Bibi Dong, seated upon the Pope's throne, felt an inexplicable sense of unease rise in her heart.That unease did not stem entirely from worry over the guards' mission itself, but mainly from her concern for Yu Xiaogang's safety."Why has contact been cut? Could something have happened?"Bibi Dong's brow was tightly knit, her exquisite face shrouded in a layer of frost. "Xiaogang... he won't be in trouble, will he?"The thought that Yu Xiaogang might meet with misfortune because of that child named Tang San or that mysterious silver-haired youth caused an uncontrollable surge of anxiety and killing intent in her heart."I can't wait any longer."Her gaze was cold as she immediately summoned a confidant. "Send word to Feng Erla. Order him to depart for Nuoding City immediately to find out why the hidden guards lost contact, and to secretly protect the safety of Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.Report back immediately if there is anything unusual!""Yes, Your Holiness!" The confidant took the order and was about to leave to execute it.However, after the order was given, several hours passed without that level 83 Spirit Douluo named Feng Erla coming to receive the command and depart.Bibi Dong's patience was being worn away bit by bit, her expression growing increasingly dark.Just as she was preparing to dispatch another close aide to press and question him, the heavy doors of the Supreme Pontiff Palace were pushed open soundlessly.