Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 30: I'm Not Xiao Wu, I'm Mei Gongzi

Selling milk tea, huh? What's milk tea?

In Tang San's previous world, there was nothing like this, and in this world, he had never seen it either. It appeared to be some kind of beverage.

Although not many demons frequented this area, the milk tea shop seemed to be doing well. Demons would stop by, one after another, and buy a cup each. The cups looked quite large.

Tang San focused his vision, a flash of purple light in his eyes as he activated his Purple Demon Eye, looking towards the milk tea shop. His expression turned to one of surprise when he saw the interior of the shop clearly.

Running the shop were two women, human women.

One appeared slightly older, about thirty years old, and strikingly beautiful, with black hair and eyes and a gentle smile gracing her face. Her entire being radiated a welcoming warmth.

She was, without a doubt, the most beautiful woman Tang San had encountered in this world.

The younger girl beside her seemed to be around sixteen or seventeen, also quite pretty, bustling about assisting her.

Human vassals? Managing a shop in the heart of Kali City? And the demons buying milk tea showed no disdain towards them, simply buying and leaving. They seemed to be using the lowest denomination of demon currency, demonshard coins, which meant that the tea was not expensive. Some even bought several cups in one go.

Mei Gongzi's Milk Tea Shop...was this older woman Mei Gongzi then? It was an interesting name, and it seemed she lived up to it.[1]

Tang San patted his pockets, recalling the demonshard coins Wang Yanfeng had given him. They were made from Wind Spirit Stones, and would allow him to get himself a little treat at least.

A sudden urge overtook him to try this milk tea. The human owners of this place made him feel an innate sense of closeness.

Ever since arriving in Kali City, there had been a constant tension in his heart. Now, seeing this shop, he wondered, what did this “milk tea” thing taste like?

Tang San looked around and saw no demons nearby, and as Mei Gongzi's Milk Tea Shop was just finishing serving a few demon customers, the shop was finally empty.

Taking a deep breath, Tang San took out a demonshard coin and made haste toward the shop. This was his first time preparing to use this world's currency for a transaction.

As he approached the shop, a faint milk fragrance wafted out, tickling his nose and making him swallow involuntarily.

Now, only a few meters away from Mei Gongzi's Milk Tea Shop, he could see the woman and the young girl busier than ever. And at that moment, another person emerged from the back, smiling and speaking to the woman.

Tang San's steps halted abruptly, his body frozen in place.

In that instant, he felt as if every single one of his nerves exploded with sensations. His eyes went wide, and his body turned rigid beyond his control. The world outside faded in his view; his eyes and heart focused only on the new arrival, who was now smiling gracefully.

She looked about twelve or thirteen, petite and well-proportioned, with neat black hair cascading down her back. Her delicate features adorned a fair face, inheriting all the woman's beauty but with an added liveliness and a quirky charm. Her long eyelashes framed a pair of big, beautiful black eyes.

Is that you?

Is that you?

Is that you?

Tang San stood petrified, his heart filled with a strange ache. At this moment, everything else seemed insignificant. In his eyes, there was only this girl.

Despite her appearance being completely different from before, and her temperament also seemingly rather different, the memories etched deep in his divine consciousness recognized this girl.

Tang San could never have imagined encountering her so quickly. At this moment, his resistance to this hostile world melted away, replaced only by gratitude.

His heart trembled.

Yes, it’s her, it’s definitely her!

Memories of his past life flooded his mind. This was a destiny that spanned not a lifetime but lifetimes. A destiny that was his sole pursuit.

As he was standing a few meters from Mei Gongzi's Milk Tea Shop, the three people inside naturally noticed him.

The woman looked surprised at the stunned Tang San, and the young girl by her side also noticed. The girl frowned slightly, but the woman whispered something and then pointed at Tang San.

The black-haired girl nodded and then disappeared from Tang San's view.

Tang San's rigid foot instinctively stepped forward, his mouth opening as he whispered, "Don't go."

As the figure vanished from sight, his heart filled with a profound emptiness.

"Hey, here's your drink!" A pleasant voice sounded beside him.

Startled, Tang San slowly turned his head, his stiff body beginning to tremble slightly.

The familiar yet unfamiliar figure, the one who haunted his dreams, was right before him.

She was offering him a cup that emitted a faint aroma of milk and tea. The black-haired girl looked at Tang San's dazed expression and frowned again.

She shoved the milk tea into Tang San's hands and said irritably, "Stop staring, just go."

They were so close.

Tang San's voice trembled. "Xiao... Xiao Wu?"

The black-haired girl paused, then looked toward the milk tea shop. The woman beckoned to her. "Xiao Mei, come back."

"Okay, Mom," the girl replied, turning to walk back.

Holding the cup of milk tea in his trembling hand, Tang San instinctively stepped forward.

The black-haired girl turned back to him and said, "You've got the wrong person. I'm not Xiao Wu. Everyone calls me Mei Gongzi!"

Holding the warm cup of milk tea, Tang San opened his mouth but found himself speechless, unable to utter a word.

Having been in this world for nine years, he had witnessed the hardships of humans here, lost his mother in this world, faced constant threats from demons, and found warmth in Wang Yanfeng's home. Even with the long years of his past life, these things had touched his heart deeply.

But never had Tang San been as moved as he was now. After nine whole years and countless moments of longing and worry, he had finally found Xiao Wu. His emotions overwhelmed him, and his tears started flowing as Mei Gongzi returned to the shop.

In his mind spun memories of their past life together, images of her charming smile...

Two different faces, in his mind, slowly merged into one.

1. 美-Mei means “beautiful,” while 公子-Gongzi is actually not a name at all and means “son of a nobleman.” ☜