Douluo: Starting with a self-created soul ring

**Chapter 22: The Brothers Arrive**

"What?"

"Father, is this true?"

"Can my little sister really cultivate?"

"..."

After hearing what their father said, the two brothers, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, were shocked by the news. Both were thrilled, hoping it was true.

"Of course it's true, see for yourselves!"

The leader of the Haotian Sect, still smiling, handed them Bai Lu's message to read.

Upon seeing the letter, both Tang Xiao and Tang Hao quickly grabbed it from their father's hands and began reading together.

After a while, they finished reading and realized the reason for their sister's inability to cultivate.

"So that's it. The reason our younger sister couldn't cultivate was actually due to her Domain. That classmate of hers and Bai Lu's is truly incredible!"

Tang Xiao couldn't help but feel happy after reading the letter and, at the same time, praised Gu Ziyi.

Although Tang Hao was very pleased that his younger sister could finally cultivate, he didn't share his brother's enthusiasm for Gu Ziyi. 

While Tang Xiao praised Gu Ziyi's brilliance, Tang Hao disagreed and said, "Brother, the problem with our younger sister's inability to cultivate wasn't some incurable disease. That boy was just lucky and happened to figure it out!"

Tang Hao, who wasn't even 17 years old yet, was already hailed as the future of the Haotian Sect, and this flattery made him very proud.

Therefore, he wasn't willing to admit Gu Ziyi's excellence.

"Hao'zi, what you're saying is wrong!" 

"Our little sister's issue may seem simple now, but not even Grandpa or the Elders could figure it out before. Her classmate was able to focus on the Domain as the root cause of the problem—this takes courage and insight, which shouldn't be underestimated!"

Tang Xiao corrected his younger brother quickly after hearing his words.

"Yes, Gu Ziyi dared to think of things that others wouldn't. This kind of wisdom is something remarkable!"

The leader of the Haotian Sect also agreed with Tang Xiao's words at this moment.

"Hao'er, there's no shame in acknowledging someone else's brilliance. Only by recognizing others' strengths can you better understand yourself!"

"Father knows you're very talented, perhaps even better than your elder brother and me, but there will always be areas where someone else will surpass you."

"Learn from what others do better than you, and that will help you become even greater in the future!"

Taking the opportunity, the leader of the Haotian Sect gave Tang Hao a thoughtful and serious lesson.

"...I understand, Father."

Though Tang Hao's face looked a bit sour after hearing his father and brother's remarks, he still nodded in agreement.

"Alright, the reason I'm sending you to fetch Yue'er this time is because there's another important task as well."

"And that is to invite Yue'er's classmate to join our Haotian Sect. Since our sect has discovered such a remarkable talent, there's no reason to let him slip away!"

The leader of the Haotian Sect waved his hand with a smile and continued speaking to his sons, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, about their mission.

As the number one sect in the world, the Haotian Sect was known for its high pride. However, when they encountered exceptional talents, they always sought to recruit them into their ranks, though such cases were rare.

...

After Tang Yuehua finally reunited with Gu Ziyi, she became an entirely different person. Even when she wasn't around him, she would smile to herself from time to time.

She couldn't help but feel happy, knowing that they were now in a relationship, no matter how secret it was at the moment.

Whenever she thought about kissing Gu Ziyi, she would blush and laugh.

This behavior didn't go unnoticed by Bai Lu, who soon realized something was off.

"Cousin, tell me the truth: you and Gu Ziyi..."

Bai Lu noticed what might have happened and immediately asked Tang Yuehua.

"…No, no, cousin, we're not together!"

Tang Yuehua, being questioned by Bai Lu, quickly waved her hands in denial.

"I didn't ask if you two were together!"

Bai Lu stared directly at Tang Yuehua, making her lower her head in guilt.

"When did this happen?"

Bai Lu pointed her delicate finger to her head and asked angrily.

In fact, even though Tang Yuehua hadn't told her, Bai Lu already guessed that it must have happened the last time they met alone, when she told Gu Ziyi the good news about her discovery.

"Just… just the last time…"

Tang Yuehua blushed and whispered.

"You..."

Bai Lu didn't even know what to say.

She had taken all the necessary precautions to prevent this from happening, but even she didn't expect that the moment they were apart, Tang Yuehua wouldn't be able to control herself.

"Cousin, please don't tell the sect about our relationship yet!"

"I invited Gu Ziyi to join our Haotian Sect, and he agreed!"

"I believe that with his abilities, given enough time, he'll definitely grow, and by then, the sect won't oppose our relationship!"

Now that Bai Lu had found out, Tang Yuehua no longer tried to hide it. She quickly lifted her head and asked Bai Lu not to tell anyone.

"Cousin, please!"

At the end of her sentence, Tang Yuehua looked at Bai Lu with a pleading expression.

Because she knew that if the sect learned about her relationship with Gu Ziyi, neither her father nor the sect would approve of it.

"...Do you believe in Gu Ziyi that much?"

Bai Lu didn't expect Tang Yuehua to have such a plan and felt a headache coming on.

At this point, it didn't matter whether she agreed with her cousin's choice or not.

She wasn't afraid of being blamed when the truth came out, but she didn't want to see Tang Yuehua unhappy.

"Yes, I believe in him!"

Tang Yuehua responded very seriously to her cousin.

"Just because of his innate soul power of level 1?"

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

"I know, but I still believe in him!"

Tang Yuehua didn't mind; she simply had faith in Gu Ziyi.

"...Alright, I have only one condition!"

Seeing her cousin so deeply in love, Bai Lu reluctantly agreed to her request but set one condition.

"Yes, cousin, tell me!"

Hearing Bai Lu was convinced, Tang Yuehua's face lit up with a smile, agreeing to whatever condition her cousin would ask for.

"You must promise me that your cultivation won't be affected by your relationship with Gu Ziyi!"

Bai Lu didn't care what would happen to Tang Yuehua's relationship, but she was only concerned about her cousin's growth.

"Alright, it definitely won't!"

Hearing her, Tang Yuehua was touched and assured her cousin, knowing that Bai Lu's condition was for her own good.

"Alright, you promised!"

Seeing Tang Yuehua agree, Bai Lu relaxed a little, and her expression finally softened.

"I knew my cousin was the best!"

Tang Yuehua stepped forward and held Bai Lu's arm affectionately, smiling sweetly.

Both thought that the matter had been resolved easily, and with Gu Ziyi already agreeing to join the Haotian Sect, there was nothing left to worry about.

They only had to wait until the end of the semester to bring Gu Ziyi back to the sect with them.

However, they didn't expect Tang Xiao and Tang Hao to arrive just a few days after that conversation.

Naturally, they were quite surprised when they saw the brothers arrive.

"Big Brother, Second Brother, why are you here?"

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(End of Chapter)

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Cliffhanger for my readers, until the next chapter tomorrow.