Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

"Your Majesty, you killed that scoundrel Qian Xunji. You are a true hero. It is my greatest honor, Yu Xiaogang, to serve you and your child. Please rest assured, I will do my utmost!"

Tang Hao was taken aback by Yu Xiaogang's sudden enthusiasm. He had intended to threaten him, but he hadn't expected the other party to react this way.

But he couldn't be bothered to investigate further; as long as his goal was achieved, that was enough. He glanced coldly at Yu Xiaogang, his figure slowly merging into the shadows like a ghost and disappearing without a trace. The terrifying pressure dissipated as well, as if it had never existed.

Yu Xiaogang was left alone, slumped in a chair, panting heavily, his back completely soaked.

But soon, Yu Xiaogang's fear subsided, leaving only excitement and exhilaration.

He not only saved his life, but also gained the recognition and entrustment of Haotian Douluo. This was an incredible opportunity!

He seemed to already see himself teaching the son of Haotian Douluo, ultimately avenging himself against the Spirit Hall and proving his glorious future!

……

It was late at night, in Dormitory 3 of Notting College.

The other three girls were already fast asleep, but Cinderella, lying on the soft bed, didn't fall asleep immediately.

She reviewed everything that had happened that day. She had gotten involved with Yu Xiaogang during the day, and the next step was to obtain the soul ring.

Just then, the window opened silently.

A dark shadow, like a giant night owl, silently descended into the room, bringing with it a chilly night breeze.

Cinderella was startled, but then she sensed a familiar yet oppressive aura.

Before she could utter a sound, a large hand gently covered her mouth, and she was lifted up like a kitten. The next second, she was taken out of the dormitory and landed on the cold roof tiles of the dormitory building.

Under the moonlight, Tang Hao's weathered, unshaven face was clearly visible.

"Dad?" Cinderella whispered, patting her chest as if she were startled.

"Why are you here? You scared me to death!"

Tang Hao looked at Cinderella with a complicated expression.

He knew that in the relationship between the two children, although Tang San seemed to be protecting Cinderella in every way, in reality, the one who truly held the dominant position was always this seemingly weak daughter, Cindy.

Some things are hard to say to my son, who is deep-thinking and doesn't act like a child, but it's easier to communicate with my sweet-talking and tactful daughter.

"I've met that teacher, Yu Xiaogang, today." Tang Hao said succinctly in a low voice.

Cinderella's heart skipped a beat, but her face showed surprise: "Oh? Dad, you went to see the master?"

Chapter 56 Tang Hao and Cinderella

"Mm." Tang Hao nodded.

“I warned him. His theories are still somewhat useful. From now on, you and your mistress can trust him and learn something from him. He won't, and wouldn't, harm you.”

As expected, Cinderella understood. Tang Hao's intervention to reprimand Yu Xiaogang cleared the way for her next plan and might even make Yu Xiaogang more proactive.

“Really? That’s great!” Cinderella’s face immediately lit up with a smile.

"The master knows so much, now he'll definitely teach us even more diligently!"

Seeing Cinderella's happy expression, Tang Hao's stiff facial features softened slightly.

He paused for a moment before speaking again, his tone somewhat awkward: "There's one more thing. After Xiao San obtains his first spirit ring, tell him that I will teach him our family's Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique."

When Tang Hao said this, his eyes flickered and he did not look at Cinderella.

He himself couldn't explain why. Tang San was clearly his biological son and the inheritor of the Clear Sky Hammer, but there was always an invisible barrier between him and Tang San.

The child was too mature, too calm. Sometimes his eyes didn't have any childlike innocence at all; instead, it seemed as if another soul was hidden within them, making his father unsure how to get close to him.

On the contrary, his adopted daughter Cindy was good at being affectionate and coaxing people. Although she was also cunning, at least she made him feel a touch of the vitality of a child.

Therefore, he preferred to pass on his skills through Cinderella.

Cinderella was incredibly clever and immediately understood Tang Hao's awkward thoughts.

She inwardly grimaced, but outwardly maintained a smile and nodded vigorously.

"Yes, Dad, don't worry. I will definitely tell Xiao San. Xiao San will be very, very happy to know that Dad is going to teach him personally."

"Yeah, right. Tang San doesn't have much expectation of you, his drunkard father," Cinderella added in her mind.

As for Tang Hao's complete lack of mention of teaching her the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, Cinderella didn't care at all.

She wasn't a power-type character to begin with, so the hammer technique was useless to her.

Moreover, if she wanted to, it wouldn't be difficult for her to get the complete set of mantras and power techniques from Tang San. In her eyes, Tang Hao's little scheme was childish and laughable.

Cinderella looked at Tang Hao, her azure eyes blinking in the moonlight, as if she had suddenly thought of something.

She feigned just the right amount of surprise and curiosity, lowering her voice as if she had discovered some incredible secret: "Dad, the way you appeared just now was amazing, and you went to warn the master, are you also a Soul Master?"

Cinderella's face was full of curiosity.

Seeing Cinderella's shocked expression, Tang Hao felt much less awkward because of Tang San.

He didn't intend to continue hiding his strength from Cinderella, since they would eventually become Soul Masters themselves.

He nodded, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Yes, Cindy, Dad is also a Soul Master."

Although Cinderella already knew that Tang Hao was a Soul Master, upon hearing Tang Hao admit it himself, she still gasped in surprise, covered her mouth with her little hand, and widened her eyes: "Really? Daddy, you're so amazing! Are you very powerful? Even more powerful than Grandmaster?"

Tang Hao snorted, his tone tinged with disdain: "Yu Xiaogang? Someone like him isn't even worthy of carrying my shoes."

Although these words were arrogant, they carried an air of self-righteousness coming from him.

Cinderella's admiration deepened. She tugged at Tang Hao's sleeve, gently shaking it, and asked in a coquettish and expectant tone, "Daddy, since you're so amazing, can you take me and Xiao San to get spirit rings? That way we can get the best spirit rings too!"

Tang Hao looked at Cinderella's dependent eyes and his heart softened slightly, but then he shook his head and lowered his voice.

"No. My identity is sensitive and cannot be easily exposed. Besides, I don't know which spirit beasts are suitable for your martial spirits."

He paused, looking at Cinderella's seemingly disappointed face, and added, "But don't worry, Yu Xiaogang will take you there, and I'll follow secretly. If we encounter any real danger, I'll intervene. Otherwise, just follow Yu Xiaogang's plan. His theoretical knowledge will be useful for you in choosing the right spirit rings."

Hearing that Tang Hao would protect her in secret, Cinderella felt completely at ease.

With Yu Xiaogang, the "tool," leading the team openly, and Tang Hao, the "super fighter," providing covert protection! It's a sure thing!

A sweet smile immediately returned to her face, and she nodded vigorously: "Yes! I understand. With you protecting us in the shadows, Xiao San and I will be safe. We will definitely listen to Master's words and try our best to obtain the spirit rings."

Tang Hao was very satisfied with Cinderella's reaction, feeling that she was both sensible and knew how to rely on him.

He reminded him again, "Remember what I told you, especially about the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique. Tell Xiao San about it after he gets his soul ring."

"Don't worry, I will tell the mistress every single word!" Cinderella assured her.

Tang Hao nodded, said no more, and with a flicker of his figure, he once again disappeared into the night like a ghost, vanishing without a trace.

"Alright, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself, and keep an eye on the mistress too."

After Tang Hao finished speaking, without waiting for Cinderella's response, his figure flickered and disappeared as if blending into the night, coming and going like the wind.

Cinderella stood on the rooftop, feeling the cool night wind, a calculating glint in her azure eyes.

Tang Hao's nighttime visit brought two important pieces of information: Yu Xiaogang had been subdued and could be used without worry.

Tang Hao is still an incompetent father, but he won't cause any trouble for the time being.

"The tools are in place, and the obstacles have been cleared." Cinderella smiled perfectly.

"Next, I need to study hard and acquire a spirit ring as soon as possible."

……

In the days leading up to her departure to acquire the spirit ring, Cinderella practically lived in Yu Xiaogang's study.

With her unparalleled affability and Tang Hao's subtle prodding, Yu Xiaogang opened up almost all of his books to her.

Cinderella clearly understood the knowledge about soul beasts, soul rings, and the characteristics of martial souls, and combined it with her understanding of Tang San and her own martial soul, she gradually formed a plan for soul skills.

She clearly remembered that in the original timeline, Tang San's first spirit ring came from the Mandragora Snake, which granted him the Entangling skill.

In Cinderella's view, this was a complete waste of talent and a total misconception!

Blue Silver Grass is a plant, and entanglement is its nature. With the stimulation of soul power and skill training, it will naturally master various entanglement and binding techniques in the future. Why waste a precious soul ring slot to acquire a skill that can be obtained through cultivation?

Chapter 57 Soul Hunting Forest

"This is tantamount to buying the box and returning the pearl!" Cinderella thought to herself, criticizing it.

Moreover, Tang San's martial soul is not ordinary Blue Silver Grass at all, but Blue Silver Emperor, the emperor among Blue Silver Grass, representing the ultimate vitality and control.

Additional toxicity?

This is simply polluting the royal bloodline. Its life essence should be strengthened so that it can evolve into a true Blue Silver Emperor.

As for her own Crystal Shoes Martial Soul, Cinderella also had a clear idea.

The Crystal Shoes martial spirit originates from her experience, the self who endured hardships in a fairy tale, and finally reunited with the prince and found happiness through the crystal shoes.

Crystal ballet shoes symbolize searching, belonging, encounters that transcend social classes, and glamorous transformations at crucial moments.

Cinderella could sense that her soul skills would also be related to this aspect. Combining her knowledge of soul beasts with the essence of Douluo Continent, the soul skills she needed should be related to "movement", "evasion", "positioning" or "burst and control at critical moments".

Therefore, when Yu Xiaogang was passionately explaining in his office his plan to imbue Tang San with toughness and neurotoxins from the Blue Silver Grass and to absorb the Beast Martial Soul, Cinderella interrupted him.

“Master, I think it might not be appropriate to let Xiao San absorb the spirit ring of a poison-attribute spirit beast.”

Yu Xiaogang was in the middle of a lively conversation when he was interrupted and was clearly taken aback. A hint of displeasure flashed across his face, but remembering Tang Hao's warning, he forcibly suppressed it and forced out a stiff smile.

“Cindy, why do you say that? Beast Martial Soul can provide ordinary Blue Silver Grass with excellent toxicity and enhance its toughness, which is an excellent attribute for control-type Soul Masters.”

Cinderella had already prepared her answer to Yu Xiaogang's question.

"Master, what you say makes sense. However, Blue Silver Grass is a plant. Won't there be a conflict when it absorbs the spirit rings of animal spirit beasts? Moreover, I think Blue Silver Grass's vitality is already amazing. If we could strengthen this aspect, making Blue Silver Grass more resilient, faster in recovery, and even able to heal wounds, wouldn't that be even better? That way, Xiao San could control enemies and protect teammates at the same time. Wouldn't that be even more powerful?"

Cinderella cleverly packaged the potential of the Blue Silver Emperor with the vitality of the Blue Silver Grass and proposed a treatment that Yu Xiaogang had never considered.

Yu Xiaogang was speechless for a moment when asked the question. In his opinion, Blue Silver Grass was a useless martial soul and could not be used for healing.

Although there are indeed risks involved in a plant-based martial soul absorbing an animal soul ring, and the success rate is not 100%, this is a conjecture in his theory that has not yet been fully verified.

However, this treatment completely deviated from the control and poison attack strategy he had planned for Tang San.

“This…” Yu Xiaogang frowned, trying to refute.

"Cindy, you're being too naive. How could Blue Silver Grass possibly have healing abilities? That's an ability that only top-tier support-type martial souls can possess."