Douluo Continent: Starting with a Self-Created Soul Ring 22

Chapter 22: Brothers Arrive

“What?”

“Father, is this true?”

“Little sister can actually cultivate now?”

“…”

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, two brothers, exclaimed in surprise upon hearing their father’s words.

Both were overjoyed. If this was true, it would be wonderful.

“Of course it’s true, look for yourselves!”

The Hao Tian Sect’s Sect Master chuckled, then handed them Bai Lu’s message to read.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao quickly snatched the letter from their father’s hands and read it together.

After a while, they understood the situation.

“So that’s it! Little sister’s inability to cultivate was actually caused by her talent domain. That classmate of hers is truly amazing!”

Tang Xiao was overjoyed and couldn’t help but praise Gu Ziyue.

While Tang Hao was also very happy that his younger sister could now cultivate, and very grateful for Gu Ziyue’s help, he disagreed after hearing his older brother’s words: “Big brother, little sister’s problem wasn’t some intractable disease. That kid just got lucky and happened to find the problem!”

At not yet 17 years old, Tang Hao was already hailed as the future of the Hao Tian Sect, a fact he was proud of. Therefore, he was absolutely unwilling to acknowledge Gu Ziyue’s excellence.

“Haozi, that’s not right!”

“Little sister’s problem, even grandpa couldn’t find the root cause. The fact that little sister’s classmate could discover it, and dared to place the key to the problem within the talent domain, is noteworthy!”

Tang Xiao quickly corrected and instructed his younger brother.

“That’s right, this Gu Ziyue could think of things that ordinary people wouldn’t dare to consider. That intelligence alone is remarkable!”

The Hao Tian Sect’s Sect Master agreed with Tang Xiao.

“Hao’er, admitting someone else’s excellence isn’t shameful. Only by acknowledging others’ excellence can you better understand yourself!”

“Father knows you are excellent, even more so than your brother and me. But there are always areas where you are not as good as others!”

“Learn from the areas where others excel. Only then can you become even more excellent!”

Then, the Hao Tian Sect’s Sect Master used this opportunity to give Tang Hao a heartfelt lecture.

“…I understand, Father!”

Hearing his brother and father say this, Tang Hao’s face was a little unpleasant, but he still nodded in agreement.

“Alright, this time, while you bring Yue’er back, there’s something else I want you to do!”

“Invite Yue’er’s classmate to join our Hao Tian Sect. Such a talented individual – having discovered him, there’s no reason for us to miss out!”

The Hao Tian Sect’s Sect Master nodded with satisfaction, then continued to speak to Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.

The Hao Tian Sect, as the number one sect in the world, while somewhat self-important, would still absorb excellent talents when they found them.

Although it was rare!

…

After finally getting together with Gu Ziyue, Tang Yuehua became a completely different person. Even when not together, she would occasionally space out and smile foolishly.

Just thinking about being with Gu Ziyue made her uncontrollably happy.

Thinking about her kiss with Gu Ziyue made her blush and smile foolishly.

These behaviors obviously didn’t go unnoticed by Bai Lu.

“Cousin, tell me honestly, are you and Gu Ziyue…?”

Having noticed something was amiss, Bai Lu immediately questioned Tang Yuehua.

“…No, no, cousin sister, we’re not together!”

When questioned by Bai Lu, Tang Yuehua quickly denied it with a wave of her hand.

“Did I say you were together?”

Bai Lu stared intently at Tang Yuehua, causing her to nervously lower her head.

“When did this happen?”

Bai Lu’s jade finger tapped Tang Yuehua’s forehead, reproachfully asking.

Even if Tang Yuehua hadn’t said anything, she had guessed it must have been during their last private meeting, when Tang Yuehua told Gu Ziyue about her breakthrough.

“Just… just last time…”

Tang Yuehua whispered, blushing.

“You…”

Bai Lu didn’t know what to say.

She had tried her best to prevent this, yet, just as they were about to leave, Tang Yuehua still couldn’t control herself.

“Cousin sister, don’t tell the sect about me and him!”

“I’ve already invited Gu Ziyue to join our Hao Tian Sect, and he’s agreed!”

“I believe that with Gu Ziyue’s abilities, given time, he will definitely grow stronger. Then, the sect won’t object to us!”

Since Bai Lu had already found out, Tang Yuehua decided to stop pretending. She quickly looked up at Bai Lu and said,

“Cousin sister, please!”

In the end, Tang Yuehua looked at Bai Lu with a face full of pleading.

Because she knew that if the sect found out about her and Gu Ziyue now, her father and the others would definitely not approve.

“…You believe in Gu Ziyue that much?”

Bai Lu hadn’t expected Tang Yuehua to have such a plan and felt a headache coming on.

Now, she really didn’t know whether to agree or not.

She wasn’t afraid of the consequences if things went wrong; she didn’t want Tang Yuehua to get hurt.

“Yes, I believe in him!”

Tang Yuehua said earnestly.

“Based on his innate Soul Power level 1 talent?”

Bai Lu still wanted to shatter her cousin’s fantasy.

“I know, but I still believe in him!”

Tang Yuehua didn’t care; she believed in Gu Ziyue.

“…Fine, I won’t say anything. I only have one request!”

Looking at Tang Yuehua, who was completely lovestruck, Bai Lu helplessly agreed, then made her request.

“Okay, okay, cousin sister, you say it!”

Hearing that Bai Lu had finally been convinced, Tang Yuehua’s face was full of smiles; she didn’t care what Bai Lu’s request was, she agreed immediately.

“You must promise me that you absolutely cannot let your relationship with Gu Ziyue affect your cultivation!”

Bai Lu didn’t know what would happen next because of her cousin’s actions; she only had this one request.

“Okay, I definitely won’t!”

Tang Yuehua immediately moved and gratefully assured her cousin sister, knowing that Bai Lu’s request was for her own good.

“Mm, that’s what you promised!”

Seeing Tang Yuehua agree, Bai Lu also relaxed slightly, her expression softening.

“I knew cousin sister was the best!”

Tang Yuehua intimately put her arm around Bai Lu’s arm and smiled sweetly.

The two thought that things had been settled so easily, and that Gu Ziyue had agreed to join the Hao Tian Sect.

All that remained was to wait until the end of the semester to bring Gu Ziyue to the sect with them.

Little did they know that a few days later, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao arrived.

Of course, upon discovering the arrival of Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, they felt mostly surprised and happy.

“Big Brother, Second Brother, why are you here?”

…

(End of Chapter)

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