I’ve already become a titled Douluo, and only now the system arrives?

Chapter 194: Qin Xiao's Plan - Sacrificing Tang Hao

Above the ruins of the Hao Tian Sect.

Qin Xiao had one foot on Tang Hao's chest, looking down at him from above, and asked casually, "Do you want to die?"

Tang Hao, taken aback, had not expected Qin Xiao to ask such a question. He instinctively responded, "Would you let me go?"

Qin Xiao shook his head. "Of course not. Even though I don't fear you, you are a considerable threat to those around me. How could I let you roam free?"

"Tch, that's what I thought."

Tang Hao rolled his eyes dramatically.

"Though I won't let you go, I won't kill you now either."

"What?"

Tang Hao was shocked by Qin Xiao's words; the outcome was unexpected. He didn't think this was a good thing, and a sense of foreboding crept into his heart.

"Qin Xiao, are you planning to cripple him? Let me do it," Liu Erlong offered.

"That's not necessary for now. If he becomes disabled and his potential is affected, it would be troublesome. Just seal his soul power," Qin Xiao stopped the impulsive Liu Erlong.

"Qin Xiao, what exactly do you want to do to me? If you have the guts, just give me a quick death."

Tang Hao's pupils contracted sharply, and his voice was filled with fear. He realized that living might be worse than dying.

However, Qin Xiao ignored him. A wave of soul power flowed from his foot into Tang Hao's body, sealing Tang Hao's own soul power. This also made Tang Hao unable to speak or move his limbs.

"Alright, we can go now," Qin Xiao said, satisfied, clapping his hands.

He planned to take Tang Hao overseas to Sea God Island and let Tang Hao undergo the Sea God's trials. If Tang Hao could become the Grand Priest, it would be perfect. At that time, he could spare Bo Saixi and let Tang Hao sacrifice himself instead. If Tang Hao didn't have the potential to become the Grand Priest, killing him later would not be too late.

In any case, Tang Hao was doomed to die. His death could be as insignificant as a feather or as significant as a mountain.

Qin Xiao silently hoped Tang Hao would live up to his potential...

...

Half a day later.

Blue Tyrant Academy.

"Dean, you're back?"

Seeing Qin Xiao and Liu Erlong, the teachers in the academy immediately came forward to greet them.

"Has anything happened at the academy these days?"

"Nothing significant. Vice Dean Flender and Vice Dean Zhao Wuji have also returned. They said to come find them when you get back, as there are some matters to discuss with you."

"Alright, you can go now."

After the teacher left, Liu Erlong said to Qin Xiao, "I'll go take care of some things. See you later."

"I have some matters to attend to as well," Qin Xiao said, glancing at Tang Hao behind him.

"Oh, by the way, have Zhao Wuji come see me."

"Okay."

After replying, Liu Erlong left without delay.

Qin Xiao took Tang Hao into the academy, heading straight to his own residence.

...

"Master, you're finally back."

In the dormitory, Ah Yin immediately ran up to Qin Xiao, her face filled with joy.

"Yes, I'm back. It must have been hard on you while I was away."

"It's not hard at all. I'm delighted to do anything for you," Ah Yin said, then noticed Tang Hao behind Qin Xiao. She frowned, "Master, who is he?"

For some reason, she felt a sense of dislike towards Tang Hao, even though this was their first meeting...

Meanwhile, Tang Hao was filled with shock upon seeing Ah Yin.

"Ah Yin, she... she's actually Ah Yin..."

If Qin Xiao hadn't sealed his ability to speak, Tang Hao would have exclaimed out loud. He was certain that the girl in front of him was Ah Yin. He remembered their first encounter, and she had been in a similar state. Although his cultivation was sealed, his eyes were not blind. As a Title Douluo, he could tell that Ah Yin was a transformed soul beast, specifically the Blue Silver Emperor.

There couldn't be two identical Blue Silver Emperors in the world, so he was sure that this Ah Yin was once his wife...

For a moment, Tang Hao's mind was in chaos, as if a hundred thousand alpacas were stampeding through it.

"The remnant of the Hao Tian Sect, Tang Hao!"

"So Tang Hao is really him!"

Tang Hao's mental state collapsed. Memories of his time with Ah Yin involuntarily surfaced in his mind. 

However, the once sweet memories now felt like daggers piercing his heart, making it almost impossible to breathe.

"Wait, this person can't die just yet; I still have some use for him."

"That's really a pity," Ah Yin said with a hint of regret.

Qin Xiao: "..."

He found himself speechless once again. 

Ah Yin had not yet recovered her previous memories but already harbored such deep resentment towards Tang Hao? If she knew that this man had once locked her in a dark, sunless cave for the sake of his son's success... Qin Xiao believed he might not be able to stop Ah Yin from killing Tang Hao.

"Ah Yin, I'm hungry. Could you make me something to eat?" Qin Xiao decided it was best not to let Ah Yin stay here any longer.

"What would you like to eat, Master?"

"Of course, your specialty."

"Got it."

Ah Yin smiled sweetly, then gave Qin Xiao a light peck on the cheek and ran off like a startled rabbit.

"Crack!"

Witnessing this scene, Tang Hao felt his heart shatter into pieces, bleeding profusely. He suddenly understood why Qin Xiao wanted to keep him alive—it was to let Ah Yin torment him.

"Qin Xiao, you've committed so many evil deeds. Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?" Tang Hao shouted in anger.

The next moment, he was stunned. How could he speak?

Qin Xiao, on the other hand, smirked mockingly. "Divine retribution? Do you really think lightning can strike me down?"

Tang Hao's angry expression froze instantly. He remembered Qin Xiao's capabilities. Indeed, how could lightning kill him? It would only bolster Qin Xiao's power.

What a terrible fate.

Tang Hao felt a deep sense of defeat.

"What's going on? Can you tell me what happened? I'm begging you."

He was desperate to understand the situation.

"Actually, there's nothing much to tell. I was just wandering around and accidentally discovered a cave. I went inside by chance and happened to find Ah Yin, who hadn't yet transformed."

"I saw she was lonely, so I took her with me."

Qin Xiao's response was casual, as if he was recounting a simple outing.

But Tang Hao couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of old blood upon hearing it.

How could you be so nonchalant?
Just wandering around and you stumble upon something like this?

Moreover, Ah Yin wasn't just randomly growing there; I had hidden her carefully! Honestly, Tang Hao didn't believe a word of Qin Xiao's story.

"How do you two know each other?" Qin Xiao asked, pretending to be puzzled.

"Remove the word 'know.' Ah Yin was planted by me in that cave."

Tang Hao felt so irritated he almost spat out another mouthful of blood.

Qin Xiao's words were getting more and more infuriating.

"Oh, so that's how it is," Qin Xiao nodded slightly. "But Ah Yin hates you now. You know, if it weren't for me stopping her, she would have strangled you by now."

Tang Hao: "..."

Not only did his heart hurt now, but even his liver felt pained.

However, Qin Xiao's words were true.

He could see the hatred in Qin Xiao's eyes growing more intense. "Qin Xiao, it's all because of you. If you hadn't taken Ah Yin away, Xiao San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul would have already awakened as the Blue Silver Emperor. His twin martial souls wouldn't have been crippled!"

"What? You said Tang San's martial soul was crippled?" Qin Xiao's eyes lit up with interest.

Tang Hao's expression changed dramatically. Realizing he had slipped up, he tightly shut his mouth and refused to say another word.

"Well, that truly is a sad story. Hahaha."

Seeing Tang Hao's frustrated expression, Qin Xiao spoke of sadness but actually laughed out loud with no trace of sympathy.

Tang Hao's face turned green with anger.

Suddenly, he realized something. "Wait, even if Ah Yin was taken by you, how could she have successfully transformed with just a few years of cultivation? Does the Blue Silver King have anything to do with you?"

He remembered another matter.

When he found Ah Yin missing, he went to seek the Blue Silver King, only to discover that the Blue Silver King had also perished. This event cut off Tang San's chance of his Blue Silver Grass martial soul awakening as the Blue Silver Emperor.

Previously, he thought it was just a coincidence, that the Blue Silver King was killed by passing soul masters. But now, he felt the truth was far more complex than he had imagined.

"The Blue Silver King? You mean that old Blue Silver Grass that lived for over eighty thousand years?"

Qin Xiao slapped his forehead in realization. "Oh, I remember now. When I was with Ah Yin, it frantically summoned us. Upon seeing Ah Yin, it kneeled and called her the Great Emperor. It was so enthusiastic and had nothing good to offer, so it chose to sacrifice itself for Ah Yin."

"And as a result, Ah Yin soon broke through to become a hundred-thousand-year soul beast and successfully transformed."

Pfft. Tang Hao couldn't hold it in any longer after hearing Qin Xiao's words. His blood surged, and he spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"It was you, it really was you!"

"Taking Ah Yin was bad enough, but you also got to the Blue Silver King first. You left nothing for anyone else!"

Tang Hao pointed at Qin Xiao, his whole body trembling.

He felt he might die from anger.

If the Blue Silver King hadn't perished, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul wouldn't have been crippled, would it? With Tang San's twin top-tier martial souls, if he could cultivate both, he would reach unparalleled heights on the Douluo Continent.

Now, even though his future was still boundless, it couldn't compare to what it could have been.

"Heh, Tang Hao, you're wrong. We are enemies, so why should I leave anything for you?"

"Wait, that's not right. Didn't I leave you something? I'm giving you a chance for great success, a bright future. You better seize this opportunity."

Qin Xiao's words made Tang Hao shudder.

He was absolutely certain that Qin Xiao, this black-hearted man, had no good intentions. Keeping him alive was definitely to make his suffering worse.

But he couldn't find any evidence.

"I won't let you succeed even if I die!"

Tang Hao looked around and saw a stone table not far away. Without a second thought, he rushed towards it.

Boom.

The stone table shattered into pieces, but Tang Hao's head was unscathed.

Qin Xiao laughed heartily. "As expected of a Title Douluo, after decades of soul power refinement, your body is tougher than some rocks. Tang Hao, I advise you to save your strength. Hanging yourself, crashing into walls, starving—all of these won't kill you."

Tang Hao was dumbfounded.

Suddenly, he realized that his once-prized cultivation and strong physique had now become a burden.

With these, even dying was difficult.

"Your Grace, I'm here."

"I came immediately after hearing from Dean Liu that you were looking for me."

At that moment, Zhao Wuji came running from afar, panting heavily.

"That's right."

Qin Xiao nodded. "I called you."

Then he pointed at Tang Hao. "I'm leaving him in your care for now. Don't let him die; I still have a use for him."

"Understood."

Zhao Wuji replied without hesitation.

Qin Xiao's words were like an imperial edict to him. Once instructed, he would carry out the task even at the cost of his own life.

However, when Zhao Wuji got a clear look at Tang Hao, he was stunned.

"Whoa!"

"You're Tang Hao?"

He widened his eyes.

Dean Liu hadn't mentioned who Qin Xiao brought back, so recognizing Tang Hao was a huge surprise for Zhao Wuji.

"Heh, Zhao Wuji."

Tang Hao sneered. "Do you think you're worthy of managing me?"

He was disdainful.

He had known Zhao Wuji for some time. Back then, Zhao Wuji was just a minor Soul Sage, the so-called Immovable King, nothing more than an ant in his eyes.

Zhao Wuji sensed Tang Hao's disdainful gaze and clenched his fists.

But he didn't dare express his anger due to Qin Xiao's words.

"Ahem." Qin Xiao coughed. "Remember my words, Zhao, don't let him die."

With that, Qin Xiao turned and left.

Is Your Grace worried I can't handle this? Zhao Wuji was momentarily taken aback, but then he understood.

"Oh, I get it. Your Grace means I can do whatever I want with him as long as he doesn't die?"

Then, a sinister smile appeared on his face, and he walked towards Tang Hao, cracking his knuckles.

"You, you stay away!" Tang Hao backed away in fear.

But Zhao Wuji ignored him.

He grabbed Tang Hao by the collar and slapped him hard, saying, "I dare you to talk back."

(This chapter ends.)

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