The Outskirts of the Star Dou Forest
Tang San awoke from his coma and imdiately scanned his surroundings with sharp vigilance.
The wind whispered through the grass, producing faint rustling sounds.
Everything around him was eerily still.
Pressing a hand to his chest, a pained expression crossed Tang San's face.
He hadn't expected to still be alive.
Suddenly, his pupils contracted as a thought struck him. He frantically called out to Tian ng in his mind.
"Tian ng…"
"Tian ng, are you there?"
His repeated calls were t only with silence.
Tang San's eyes reddened.
Tian ng was his greatest trump card—if Tian ng was gone too…
His expression turned grim.
Just then, Tian ng finally awoke, hearing Tang San's urgent cries.
At first, he didn't want to answer. But sensing Tang San's turbulent emotions, he eventually replied lazily.
"I'm here."
The voice wasn't loud, but to Tang San it sounded like an explosion in his ear.
He froze for a second before ecstasy washed over his face.
"You're okay! I'm so glad you're okay." ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟f͟i͟r͟e͟
"I knew that with your strength as a million-year soul beast, there's no way you could die so easily."
Tang San's words tumbled out with relief.
Inside his spiritual sea, Tian ng rolled his eyes lazily.
If this boy knew who had attacked him, he wouldn't be so confident.
It had been the leader of the soul beasts.
The only reason Tian ng had survived for so many years was because that being needed him.
If he hadn't been useful, he would have long ago beco food for the ferocious beasts of that deadly place.
"I didn't expect the Star Dou Forest to be so dangerous. To think I'd actually encounter such a master."
"It's a sha I couldn't regain my strength—instead, I ended up gravely injured again."
Tian ng sighed heavily.
Tang San was silent for a long mont.
He had thought this trip to the Star Dou Forest would help him return to his peak.
But not only had his strength failed to recover, it had declined.
Even his Purple Demon Eye had regressed.
Noticing the changes in himself, Tang San relaxed slightly.
He had feared all his ntal energy had been drained by that mysterious woman.
Instead, his spiritual power was untouched—though Tian ng was clearly weakened.
Tang San mistakenly believed Tian ng had taken the attack for him, and gratitude flickered in his eyes.
"I really owe you this ti. If you hadn't blocked that woman's attack, my ntal power might have been completely drained."
His voice was laced with hatred, not only for the mysterious woman but also for Ma Hongjun.
Tian ng hadn't expected him to misunderstand like this.
Amusent glimred in his gaze, but he didn't bother correcting him.
"Even as a spiritual beast, I suffered greatly from that blow."
"Without rare treasures to heal , it'll take a long ti to recover."
Tian ng dropped the hint.
Tang San caught it imdiately.
"Don't worry. I'll make sure you recover as soon as possible, whatever it takes."
Determination burned in his eyes.
Tian ng was his only support now—he wouldn't let anything happen to him.
Relieved to know Tian ng was still alive, Tang San finally looked to his side.
There, lying on the ground, was Tang Hao.
The grass had grown tall, covering most of his body.
If not for the faint rise and fall of his chest, Tang San would have thought him dead.
"Dad…"
"Dad, wake up. Are you alright?"
Tang San rushed to his father's side, worry etched deep in his face.
Since coming to this world, Tang Hao's concern for him—though not always expressed—had been genuine.
Tang San knew his father was the foundation of his survival here.
In his previous life, he could have lived independently without Tang Hao's help.
But now, he was nothing more than a cripple with a re ten-year third soul ring.
Without Tang Hao's intervention, he wouldn't have even made it into the Royal Academy.
Carefully, Tang San examined Tang Hao's condition.
When he finished, his expression darkened.
Tang Hao's life was hanging by a thread.
Producing silver needles between his fingers, Tang San quickly pierced several key acupoints.
His face was tense, his movents swift and precise.
The Tang Sect's hidden weapons could take lives—but they could also save them.
Within monts, so color returned to Tang Hao's pale face.
After stabilizing his father's condition, Tang San wiped the cold sweat from his brow.
Tang Hao's injuries could no longer be delayed, yet Tang San had no ans to heal him here.
The only option was to return to Heaven Dou Imperial City and seek his aunt's help.
Narrowing his eyes, he hoisted Tang Hao onto his back.
After scanning the area, Tang San set off toward the edge of the Soul Beast Forest.
anwhile, the Shrek group was also on their way back to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
"Brother Hongjun, you said you went to look for Xiao Wu—so why didn't you return with her?"
Now that they finally had ti, everyone could ask about earlier events.
Ma Hongjun hadn't expected Ning Rongrong to rember such details, and embarrassnt flashed across his face.
Could he admit he hadn't seen Xiao Wu at all?
It wasn't easy to reveal her true identity.
Fortunately, the girl with scorpion braids stepped forward to cover for him.
"When Brother Hongjun ca to find , I sensed it. But I was in the middle of absorbing my spirit ring's power, so I couldn't respond."
"Right after I finished, I saw him rushing off, so I followed imdiately."
"That's when I caught up and saw everyone fighting the Wind Wolves."
Xiao Wu's explanation was flawless, and Ning Rongrong finally let go of her suspicion.
Still, she tapped Xiao Wu lightly on the forehead.
"Next ti, don't run off on your own. Even though Nana is strong, this is still the Soul Beast Forest—it's far too dangerous."
Ning Rongrong felt a pang of worry for her younger sisters.
Running around alone in a place like this could easily end in disaster.
Even their whole group had been terrified—how could Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena be safe alone?
A gentle warmth filled Xiao Wu's eyes as she took Ning Rongrong's arm.
"Alright, I understand."
"I won't run off next ti, and I'll let you know if anything happens."
She then stuck out her tongue playfully.
Seeing her like this, Ning Rongrong gave up the lecture.
Laughter returned to the group.
Ma Hongjun let out a long breath—at last, the matter was settled.
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