Xiao Wu also saw Yang Yuan's group of three emerging from the crack, and she immediately understood that Tang San's father was likely in dire straits.
But when she saw her Third Brother looking so lost and despondent, an expression of heartache couldn't help but appear on her face.
"Third Brother..."
Xiao Wu's face was full of self-reproach.
If it weren't for her, Third Brother's father wouldn't have died!
"Xiao Wu, don't worry, I'm not that fragile."
Tang San took a deep breath and forced a smile toward Xiao Wu.
His voice was hoarse, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Although he knew the hope was slim, he still asked Yang Yuan with a slight tremble in his voice.
"How is my father?"
Yang Yuan gave him a flat look.
"Dead. I killed him!"
Boom!
In an instant, Tang San felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his mind went completely blank!
He looked at Yang Yuan in disbelief, a sense of absurdity surging in his heart.
"No, impossible!"
"My father is the continent's youngest Titled Douluo, while you are a mere Spirit Emperor. How could you possibly kill him?"
Tang San shook his head frantically, unable to believe the truth he was hearing.
Finally, his gaze suddenly swept over Sword Douluo and Dugu Bo.
"I understand. They must have been helping you from the side; otherwise, you couldn't have killed him."
Dugu Bo glanced at Tang San, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
"Xiao Yuan, this kid is Tang Hao's son. We must pull up the grass by the roots."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu immediately panicked and stepped forward.
"No, don't kill Third Brother! I'll just go with you!"
However, whether it was Sword Douluo or Dugu Bo, the expressions on their faces didn't change in the slightest.
Xiao Wu could only turn her pleading gaze toward Yang Yuan, her eyes reddening.
"Boss, I beg you, please say something and let Third Brother go."
"His father has already been killed by you, and he poses no threat to you."
Yang Yuan chuckled faintly upon hearing this.
"Is that so?"
"But the grudge of killing a father is irreconcilable. If I spare Tang San today, what if he comes to seek revenge in the future?"
Xiao Wu anxiously guaranteed with a pale face.
"He won't, he won't! Besides, with your strength, Third Brother is completely no match for you!"
"Hahahaha, what if Tang San doesn't think so?"
"Right?" Yang Yuan looked at Tang San with interest.
"Third Brother, hurry and tell Boss that you can't beat him and won't seek revenge in the future. Boss will definitely let you go," Xiao Wu said hurriedly.
However, Tang San did not follow her lead. Instead, he stared fixedly at Yang Yuan with his bloodshot eyes, and in a raspy voice, he spat out each word one by one.
"So, are you afraid?"
"Oh?"
"What am I afraid of?"
Yang Yuan asked in return. A hint of Chaos seemed to flash within his Double Pupils, and a meaningful smile played on his lips.
Tang San didn't know that Yang Yuan had already seen through his heart.
"You're afraid that one day my strength will catch up to yours, surpass you, and then I'll kill you!" The killing intent in Tang San's eyes was almost overflowing.
The provocation in his words was so intense it felt almost tangible.
"Third Brother!" Xiao Wu cried out in alarm, her face flashing with panic as she hurriedly looked at Yang Yuan.
She didn't understand why her Third Brother would still provoke Yang Yuan at a time like this.
Wasn't this forcing Yang Yuan to kill him?
However, the latter's expression didn't seem to change at all after hearing Tang San's words.
Tang San stared fiercely at the expression on Yang Yuan's face.
But the latter's expression remained very calm—he showed neither importance nor anger.
Tang San interpreted this reaction as contempt and disdain for him.
Clearly, his provocation was like a joke in the other's eyes.
Yang Yuan did not consider him an opponent.
A glimmer of success flashed in the depths of Tang San's eyes; this was exactly the effect he wanted.
Geniuses are all conceited, and monsters like Yang Yuan are even more so.
So, would a monster like Yang Yuan really worry about him seeking revenge in the future?
In Tang San's view, he would never have such a thought!
After all, based on the talent he had shown, he wouldn't be Yang Yuan's match even if he were to Cultivate for a lifetime.
And facing someone like him who posed no threat, why would Yang Yuan bother to act against him again?
As the saying goes, a gentleman can be deceived by his own principles!
Although his Teacher always attacked Yang Yuan's character, Tang San did not blindly listen to his Teacher's words.
He had carefully studied Yang Yuan's personality and knew he had a very pedantic side.
Just like those hypocritical righteous sects from his previous life, he cherished his reputation.
For example, back in the hotel on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, he had taken the initiative to speak up for the hotel owner for the sake of his reputation.
At Heaven Dou Academy, his reputation was also excellent, deeply praised by Teachers and respected by classmates.
Even knowing that Xiao Wu was a Transformed Spirit Beast, he hadn't harbored any ill intentions toward her.
Each of these instances indicated that Yang Yuan had a high moral baseline.
He could use this to his advantage!
He would exploit Yang Yuan's disdainful conceit and the guilt from killing his father.
But in the next moment, Yang Yuan suddenly spoke.
His gaze met Tang San's in mid-air.
Looking into Yang Yuan's deep, abyss-like Double Pupils, Tang San's heart suddenly trembled.
Yang Yuan's gaze gave him the illusion of being completely seen through.
How was this possible?
"Tang San, I know you've pinned your hopes of survival on my conceit and pity..."
Hearing this, Tang San's heart skipped a beat.
Yang Yuan could actually see through his inner thoughts!
It was those eyes!
Damn it, how could such a Spirit exist in this world?
Just as Tang San had completely given up hope.
Yang Yuan continued, "I could kill you directly to eliminate future trouble, but just now, I changed my mind."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes suddenly lit up.
"You... won't kill me?"
Yang Yuan grinned.
"Of course I won't. Killing you now would be like stepping on an ant, but where's the fun in that?"
"Don't you always believe you have a chance to defeat me?"
"I'll give you that chance!"
"Of course, the prerequisite is that you and your foolish Teacher don't keep acting up in front of me; otherwise, I might just change my mind."
Tang San's pupils suddenly shook upon hearing this.
"You know the secret of my twin spirits!"
Yang Yuan glanced at him indifferently.
"Of course I know. I've known since the day I met you!"
Boom!
Yang Yuan's words were like a thunderclap, leaving Tang San's mind blank.
He looked at Yang Yuan in a daze.
So... he knew everything!
He had also long seen through the thoughts and defiance in his heart.
But he still didn't care.
Tang San said in a heavy voice, "Since you know I have twin spirits, then you should know how terrifying they are."
"Aren't you afraid of losing to me?"
Yang Yuan looked at him and suddenly let out a faint chuckle.
"An enemy defeated by my hand is no longer considered a rival."
"I'll give you time to catch up, until you can no longer even see me in the distance!"
(End of Chapter)
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