Gangzi: The Control Path Is the Way Forward for Blue Silver Grass

The three entered Nuoding Academy together. Li Gang was the first to leave; as the academy's principal, he was undoubtedly busy on the first day of school.

He had to attend meetings, organize courses, and take part in all sorts of other matters.

Li Yan and Tang San went together to Dorm Seven, the dormitory for work-study students.

Li Yan didn't want to interfere with most of the original story, so there was no need to stand in the way of Xiao Wu, that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. As for snatching her away?

Li Yan had no such thought at the moment.

When they arrived at Dorm Seven, a fight broke out, as expected. Tang San made short work of Wang Sheng and became Dorm Seven's nominal boss.

"By the way, Brother Yan, why is my bed bigger than yours? It's big enough for two people, isn't it?"

Li Yan smiled without answering. After helping Tang San make his bed, he left.

Meanwhile, the buzz-cut Grandmaster followed his usual practice and went to the new student registration area to see whether there were any geniuses among this year's students.

He flipped through the students' Martial Soul certificates. Most were ordinary Soul Masters with birds, rabbits, and the like as their Martial Souls, and Innate Soul Power of rank one or two.

Until...

"Blue Silver Grass, Innate Full Soul Power, and a work-study student at that."

This child and I are destined to meet. If I take him as a disciple and train him, I'll certainly be able to put all my theories into practice.

With his Innate Full Soul Power, he'll certainly become a Titled Douluo someday. When I, Yu Xiaogang, return to my clan, I'll be able to proudly say that I trained a Titled Douluo!

Besides, mere Blue Silver Grass couldn't possibly have Innate Full Soul Power. He definitely has a hidden Second Martial Soul. A genius like him is worthy of me, the Grandmaster.

Yu Xiaogang's old face flushed red. He couldn't wait to meet this work-study student named Tang San.

"Dorm Seven, Dorm Seven... New work-study students are all in Dorm Seven. I'll look for him there."

"That's right, his family must be very poor. A little timely care is indispensable."

Yu Xiaogang returned to his dormitory and fetched an old quilt that was nearly moldy. Then he went to the cafeteria and bought two steamed buns and a chicken leg.

When he was done, he could almost picture Tang San excitedly taking him as his master.

He made his way to Dorm Seven and knocked on the door.

"Excuse me, is the new student Tang San here?"

"I'm the Grandmaster. I have something to discuss with him."

Tang San, who had finished making his bed and was chatting with his dormmates, froze.

Wasn't this the Grandmaster whom Brother Yan had dismissed as a nobody that morning?

What did he want with him? Could he have seen his Martial Soul certificate?

"Sorry, I'm waiting for my brother here. Whatever it is, let's talk about it after he gets here."

The Grandmaster had apparently recognized Tang San too. He was the skinny little boy Li Yan had pulled away that morning.

"Who is your brother?"

"Li Yan. He's a good friend of mine."

The Grandmaster instantly realized this was tricky. If Li Yan came back, his plan to take a disciple would surely be ruined.

He had to get this done before Li Yan returned.

"You're a work-study student. You must not have money for food, right?"

"I brought you steamed buns and a chicken leg, as well as a thick quilt."

Tang San watched the Grandmaster warily. Brother Yan had said that someone who offered favors for no reason was either a crook or a thief. This Yu Xiaogang was definitely up to no good.

"No need. I ate at Brother Yan's house, and Auntie prepared bedding for me too."

"If there's nothing else, you can leave."

The Grandmaster still refused to give up. He looked just like a child trafficker.

He walked toward Tang San step by step, a sleazy smile on his face.

"What are you doing? Come any closer and I won't go easy on you."

The Grandmaster acted as though victory was already in his grasp. "I'll say just one thing, and I'm sure you'll be interested."

Tang San was skeptical, but if he hit a teacher on his very first day, it would only cause trouble for Brother Yan and Uncle Li.

"Go ahead."

Tang San and Yu Xiaogang stepped out of Dorm Seven, and Yu Xiaogang's very first words were startling.

"Tang San, I know you have a hidden Second Martial Soul."

"Take me as your master, and I can consider bringing out your talent."

A trace of killing intent flashed in Tang San's eyes. Behind his back, he held a Hidden Weapon between two fingers of his right hand.

Brother Yan had spoken to him about the secret of his Twin Martial Souls and promised not to reveal it to anyone.

He had also told Tang San what he had deduced.

So Tang San wasn't surprised that the Grandmaster had figured it out. After all, Blue Silver Grass with Innate Full Soul Power was far too strange.

But that didn't mean he could treat the Grandmaster the way he treated Li Yan.

"I don't understand what you're talking about. Twin Martial Souls? I don't know anything about that."

"If you keep pestering me, I'll tell the principal. You're just a freeloader. You wouldn't want him to fire you, would you?"

Yu Xiaogang froze. Could he really have been wrong? Did Tang San only have one Martial Soul?

Then was someone with mere Blue Silver Grass, even with Innate Full Soul Power, worthy of becoming his disciple?

It had to be said that Yu Xiaogang's mindset was beyond compare.

He himself had only half a rank of Soul Power, yet he looked down on a genius with Innate Full Soul Power. Who knew where he got the confidence?

"Ahem. Since you don't have Twin Martial Souls and merely have Innate Full Soul Power, you may become my disciple in name."

"If your talent proves good enough, I'll consider taking you as my personal disciple in the future."

Tang San was speechless. In two lifetimes, this was the first time he had ever met someone so shameless.

"Who do you think you are, old man?"

"What's your Martial Soul? How much Innate Soul Power did you have? Are you a Soul Saint or a Soul Douluo now? Every time you open your mouth, you say someone with Innate Full Soul Power can only be your disciple in name."

"Do you really think you're a Titled Douluo?"

Tang San's barrage of words instantly made Yu Xiaogang bristle.

"You... You're just a work-study student. Without my help, you'll only be able to absorb a ten-year First Soul Ring. Your future will be ruined."

"Besides, do you know anything about Soul Ring Configuration? If you make the wrong choice, I won't take you as a disciple even if you beg me to."

A snicker came from nearby. Li Yan had returned.

"Well, who did I think it was? The Grandmaster, of course."

"What, you think you need to worry about my good friend's Soul Ring? I've already planned it out for him."

The Grandmaster laughed in anger. What did a six-year-old brat know about theory? Did he really think himself a genius?

"Fine. Tang San, Li Yan and I will have a contest. Whoever names the Soul Beast you think is better suited to your First Soul Ring wins."

"If I don't show you something real, you'll really take me for a jumping clown."

Tang San looked at Li Yan, who signaled for him to agree.

"All right."

At that, Yu Xiaogang spoke confidently.

"According to my Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls, Plant-type Soul Masters can also absorb Soul Rings from Soul Beasts, rather than obtaining them solely from Plant-type Soul Beasts."

"Your Blue Silver Grass can follow the control path of Entanglement and poison. Your First Soul Ring should therefore provide Entanglement, and preferably poison as well."

"The path is clear, then. Snake-type Soul Beasts are the perfect choice. A Mandala Snake, for example, would be an excellent option."

"Well, Tang San, are you satisfied with what I've said?"

Tang San shook his head.

"I think Brother Yan's path is the most perfect. It's beyond criticism."

"Fine, fine, fine!"

Yu Xiaogang was speechless. He wanted to see just what ideas Li Yan had.

Being able to cultivate Blue Silver Grass was already a blessing from heaven, yet Tang San was still picking and choosing.

In his heart, he had already labeled Tang San as someone who aimed too high.

"I suggest Little San follow the life path."