In Douluo Continent, the Pope used me as a substitute for my first love.

Chapter 304 The Three Sworn Brothers (Part 2)

"Sister Xiaowu, there's nothing fun at my house," Huo Yuhao politely declined Xiaowu's offer.

After all, he was a very sensitive person when it came to emotions. Over the past year, Xiao Wu's occasional teasing had caused him to have some strange thoughts. However, he always restrained himself and did not want to let the dark side of his heart grow, because Xiao Wu's status as his "mother-in-law" in his previous life always made him keep his distance.

Also, he is still thinking about "Qiu'er," who he doesn't know is no longer in the Star Dou Great Forest but has joined the Dragon King Palace Hidden Dragon Academy.

Whenever he thought of the predicament he faced in his previous life when he was simultaneously with "Dong'er" and "Qiu'er," and the tragedy that ultimately occurred, he would secretly remind himself that in this life he must be devoted to one person, never betray her, and entrust his true heart entirely to Qiu'er alone.

Having firmly resolved this idea in his heart, Huo Yuhao was able to remain unmoved despite Xiao Wu's teasing.

It must be said that Xiao Wu has been quite remarkable this past year. She is always accompanied by Huo Yuhao and Tang San, as well as Xiao Huohuo, who joined the group at some point.

God knows how strange the expressions were on the female students and even the instructors of Notting Academy when they looked at Xiao Wu.

Of course, Xiao Huohuo will be heading to Shilake Academy in Soto City soon, so it seems like it will be a few years before we see each other again after today or tomorrow.

"Eh."

At this moment, Tang San made another sound.

"How about this, Huo Yuhao, you and Xiao Wu can come to my place for a visit during this holiday. If you want to go back to your home in Notting City during the holiday, Holy Soul Village isn't far from Notting City, so you can take a bus back anytime. Xiao Wu can also come with you if she's had enough fun."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but glance at Tang San with a slightly different expression.

Over the past year, he had witnessed Tang San's repeated unrequited love for Xiao Wu, yet his unwavering devotion to her. Although he felt a secret satisfaction at seeing his former scoundrel father-in-law so humble, he usually didn't have any particular feelings about it.

What's wrong with him now? Why is he suddenly being so "generous"? And even extending such a warm invitation?

Huo Yuhao was somewhat puzzled.

Then, Xiao Wu suddenly became interested and casually added fuel to the fire, "In that case, if Yuhao goes, then I'll go too."

Tang San's expression stiffened upon hearing this, but he remained calm and did not speak.

"Well... okay."

Huo Yuhao thought about it and finally agreed.

If he didn't go to the far north during this holiday, he would indeed have to stay in Notting City, which would be a bit boring. It would be more lively and interesting to be with Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Over the past year, he had been secretly on guard against Tang San, because he had vaguely sensed that Tang San's mentality was beyond his years, just like his own. In addition, a year ago, he witnessed Tang San using various hidden weapons skillfully in his battle with Xiao Huohuo, and his techniques were all proficient. This was completely inconsistent with a six-year-old child.

In addition, Tang San had shown hostility towards him before, so Huo Yuhao was afraid that Tang San might suddenly go crazy and use hidden weapons against him one day or night. Therefore, he was always on guard against him. However, in the past year, he had not seen Tang San make any real moves.

Therefore, Huo Yuhao wasn't worried that Tang San's warm invitation to his home was a ploy to do something to him. Of course, even if Tang San had some ulterior motive, he wasn't afraid; after all, he wasn't without his own trump cards…

Seeing that Huo Yuhao had agreed, Xiao Wu naturally had no reason to refuse. She quickly patted the two men on the shoulder, and the three of them hurriedly packed their belongings.

A subtle, unnoticed glint flashed in Tang San's eyes.

The next day.

Early in the morning, the three of them, dressed in Notting Academy uniforms, left Notting City and headed towards Holy Soul Village.

Upon arriving at Holy Soul Village, Tang San immediately returned to the familiar blacksmith shop. As expected, he did not see his father, but only saw Old Jack walking out of the shop.

"Grandpa Jack, you're here too! Where's my dad?"

Tang San asked, seemingly puzzled and hesitant.

Old Jack simply handed Tang San a piece of paper and said, "Take a look. This was left by your father a year ago."

"Has he not been here for a year?"

Tang San quickly realized what was happening.

"yes."

Old Jack nodded.

Seeing this, Tang San's expression subtly changed, thinking that another variable had appeared.

In his previous life, after he became a god, he looked back on his life and naturally learned from Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao that Tang Hao had stayed in Holy Soul Village during his first year of school and would occasionally secretly visit him at Notting Academy in Notting City.

But what exactly happened in this life that caused my father to raise me so tirelessly until I went to school and then leave home alone?

Could it be that they've already started causing trouble for the Martial Soul Branch Halls across the mainland?

Tang San decided that he should wait until after the holiday when he returned to Notting Academy to sound out Yu Xiaogang and find out the situation indirectly.

At this moment, Tang San did not notice that as he slowly opened and examined the letter left by his father, Huo Yuhao was also staring intently at the letter in Tang San's hand.

Tang San's father... Tang Hao, yao?

As if he had thought of something, Huo Yuhao's gaze gradually deepened.

As the sun began to set.

Under the guise of "enjoying the scenery," Tang San secretly planned to take Xiao Wu to a hill outside the village, which was where he used to cultivate his Purple Demon Eye.

However, Xiao Wu insisted on taking Huo Yuhao with her, otherwise she would not leave with Tang San. In the end, Tang San could only force a smile and invite Huo Yuhao to come along, while silently making a mental note of "a path to death" for Huo Yuhao.

Outside Holy Soul Village, after the three reached the mountaintop, Tang San hesitated several times before finally unable to resist asking Xiao Wu...

"Would you like to be my little sister, Xiao Wu? I really hope to have another family member."

Xiao Wu was stunned by Tang San's sudden outpouring of emotion. Huo Yuhao, standing to the side, had a strange expression on his face, wondering if he should have followed along.

Seeing this, Tang San thought he should strike while the iron was hot. He then said a few more touching words to Xiao Wu, and even tears welled up in his eyes.

In the end, it's unclear what Xiao Wu was thinking, perhaps she was genuinely moved by Tang San's actions. She nodded, but then firmly stated that while she could become sworn brothers, Huo Yuhao had to be included as well.

In a moment of desperation, Tang San, though somewhat reluctant, thought that today was a rare opportunity in the past year to further his relationship with Xiao Wu, and finally forced a smile and agreed.

The three became sworn brothers, arranged according to age, with Tang San as the eldest brother, Huo Yuhao as the second eldest, and Xiao Wu as their "third sister".

It has to be said that Huo Yuhao usually calls Xiao Wu "Sister Xiao Wu" mainly because of his past life relationship with Xiao Wu. His physical age is actually older than Xiao Wu's since she took human form.

But this relationship, well...

It's a bit hard to judge.

It seems that there is a magical rule in Douluo Continent: whenever there is a trio, the "eldest brother" is always equated with "simp" and "loser".

(End of this chapter)