Douluo Continent: Narration Modified, Plot Begins to Collapse

Chapter 25 Exploiting Tang Hao

Just as the giant snake was about to bite Bai Yu, and just as Bai Yu thought Tang Hao was really not there and was about to use the modified system, a figure suddenly appeared behind the giant snake, grabbed its tail, and then bulged his arm muscles and threw the giant snake dozens of meters away!

The giant snake crashed to the ground with a thud, kicking up a cloud of dust.

It was a little confused, but its body reacted quickly and ran away without saying a word!

Damn it, I ran into a master. Luckily, I escaped with my life!

Bai Yu looked at the person in front of him. Although the guy had changed his cloak and clothes, Bai Yu, who had already guessed, recognized him immediately: Tang Hao!

Is it really there?!

With his back to Bai Yu, Tang Hao, looking every bit the expert, said calmly:

"You're still so young, why did you come here and get into such a dangerous situation?"

He had been following them and had heard Bai Yu shout to Su Lin and Chen Mei. But he didn't think that just two pieces of pastry were enough to make Bai Yu risk his life to lure away the giant snake.

So he originally wanted to ask Bai Yu why he risked his life to lure away the giant snake, but before he could finish, Tang Hao changed his question to avoid revealing that he had been following him.

"Well, I'm currently a master who happened to pass by and offered help; I can't let my disguise slip," Tang Hao thought to himself.

Bai Yu was very good at putting on a show. He first thanked him and then recounted how he received the mission from Notting Academy and how he was attacked by two snakes not long ago.

Finally, Bai Yu said sincerely:

"I didn't think too much at the time; I was just acting impulsively out of a rush of energy. I never expected that the giant snake would actually chase after me."

He made a fearful expression, and his acting was superb.

Seeing this, Tang Hao's opinion of Bai Yu silently rose considerably.

It's not shameful to be scared afterward, it would be strange not to be scared, but Bai Yu was able to lure away the giant snake at the critical moment and save Su Lin and Chen Mei, which is enough to show that Bai Yu is loyal and righteous.

Tang Hao inwardly approved, but outwardly frowned and said:

"Ridiculous! You, a support-type Soul Master, dare to venture deep into the forest? Didn't your teachers teach you properly?"

Bai Yu suddenly spoke in a tragic tone:

"Senior, my teacher also reminded me that I am a support-type Soul Master, meaning I can level up without going through life-or-death battles, but I have a reason I can't talk about!"

Tang Hao: "Oh?"

"I have a classmate who came from the same village as me. His mother died early, and his father was an alcoholic. He supported himself and eventually became a Soul Master. He joined Notting Academy with me."

"However, because of his strange spirit, he was bullied and looked down upon by his classmates, which I couldn't bear. But my strength is weak; I'm just a support-type spirit master. That's why I want to train myself and stand up for him as soon as possible!"

Tang Hao was slightly moved. Bai Yu actually put himself in danger for Tang San's sake? Such a loyal, righteous, and principled friend is a godsend for Tang San!

Tang Hao fell silent. He was thinking: which Bai Yu, who grew up in a greenhouse, or Bai Yu, who had experienced a lot, would be more advantageous to the mistress?

Of course, it's Bai Yu, who has been through a lot! A hothouse flower like him won't be able to help a mistress in the future; in fact, the mistress might waste her energy protecting him and drag him down.

Tang Hao quickly made a decision. Given Bai Yu's own desire for experience, he would inevitably face many challenges and dangers in the future. While he was preoccupied with protecting his mistress and couldn't be in two places at once, he couldn't let Bai Yu die.

Tang Hao had a sudden inspiration and exclaimed:

"Your kindness has moved me deeply. Although we are complete strangers, since you are so loyal and righteous, I will give you a gift."

After saying that, he tossed a small hammer to Bai Yu and explained:

"With this hammer in hand, you can unleash the power of a Soul Master in times of crisis. But it can only be used three times; after that, the Soul Power will naturally dissipate. You must protect yourself, help your friends, and be a good person; then my gift will not have been in vain."

This hammer is a small part separated from his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul. It's like he shaped a lump of Clear Sky Hammer's soul power into a small hammer. This lump of soul power can unleash the power of a Soul Master three times, which should be enough for Bai Yu.

This was somewhat taxing for Tang Hao, but he didn't care. His old injuries hadn't fully healed, so a little more exertion wouldn't matter. He might as well pave the way for Tang San.

Bai Yu exclaimed excitedly:

"Thank you so much, senior!"

Tang Hao nodded and said in a deep voice:

"Leave this place immediately!"

After saying that, he disappeared.

Bai Yu cursed inwardly, "Luckily I was careful, otherwise I would have been smashed into mincemeat by now if the Ten Thousand Souls Banner had been revealed!"

Fortunately, I managed to get some benefits from Tang Hao. This hammer's soul power can unleash the power of a Soul Master three times. If I keep pouring soul power into it, can I use it indefinitely?

As for where the soul power comes from, the Myriad Soul Banner can devour souls!

Having made up his mind, Bai Yu continued to wander in the Soul Hunter Forest, pretending to be lost, wanting to test the power of the hammer.

As for whether Tang Hao is still with him, it's highly unlikely. After all, Tang Hao has already given him a protective talisman, and his priority should be to go back and continue protecting Tang San.

Soon, a thirty-year-old tiger tried to ambush Bai Yu, but was killed instantly by Bai Yu with a single blow.

The hammer consumed the soul power of one attack. Bai Yu absorbed the tiger's soul power and poured it into the hammer, making him both happy and sad.

The good thing is that it can really be replenished indefinitely, but the bad thing is that the soul power is far from enough.

Even a thirty-year-old soul beast is no match for a Great Soul Master; its soul power didn't even replenish half of what it consumed in this attack.

So, Bai Yu spent the rest of the night wandering in the forest, not only replenishing the hammer's soul power but also acquiring a considerable amount of extra soul power, which he stored in the Myriad Soul Banner for later use.

If he absorbs it now, he can directly advance to level 14 or 15, but he will definitely be suspected when he goes back. It would be better to store it in the Myriad Soul Banner, absorb a little bit every day, pretend it is a cultivation progress, and proceed step by step, so as not to arouse suspicion.

As dawn approached, Bai Yu headed towards the exit of the Soul Hunter Forest.

. . . . . . .

Outside the Soul Hunter Forest, Su Lin was pacing back and forth anxiously.

The carriage they had used to come in had long been ridden back by Uncle Huang and Chen Mei; he stayed behind to wait for Bai Yu.

Although Uncle Huang told him that Bai Yu, a one-ring support-type Soul Master, was being targeted by a hundred-year-old Mamba Snake and was doomed, Su Lin still stayed without hesitation and waited there for an entire night.

He still harbored a glimmer of hope: what if Bai Yu was alright?

Since Bai Yu dared to lure the snake away, he must have been confident in escaping!

He was the savior of both me and Chen Mei. Even if he was dead, I couldn't just go back like that. What if the patrolling guards found his body? What if?

Su Lin paced back and forth like this, and the guards at the gate, knowing what he was thinking, didn't pay him any attention. However, seeing that his steps were becoming unsteady, one of the guards couldn't help but speak up:

"Brother, forget it. According to you, that guy is a first-ring support-type Soul Master, while a hundred-year-old Soul Beast is equivalent to a Soul Venerable. He was targeted by a hundred-year-old Soul Beast, so there's no way he's still alive."

"Yes, even when our guards encounter century-old soul beasts on patrol, they have to use a special powder to drive them away instead of confronting them head-on."

Upon hearing this, Su Lin shook his head heavily. The guards stopped trying to persuade him, since they believed Bai Yu was already dead.

Da da da!

Before they could finish their thought, there was a gentle knock on the iron gate behind them three times.

The guards quickly turned around and saw a handsome young man smile weakly and say:

"Gentlemen, could you please open the door and let me out now?"

(End of this chapter)