Self-Directed Performance, a Two-Faced Older Man

"So what if we have no grudge against an academic scoundrel like Yu Xiaogang? Even if I humiliate and pressure him ten thousand times, it still won't be enough!"

Even though he had some guesses before coming, Tang San was still taken aback when he heard You Chen's answer.

According to the information given by his own teacher, the only thing that could be called a grudge between You Chen and his teacher was the debate they had over the past when his teacher published "The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul".

Without a doubt, that time it was a one-sided defeat for the teacher.

Even if there is resentment, it should be directed at the teacher towards You Chen, not the other way around.

But apart from that, there is practically no interaction between the two.

At least because Yu Xiaogang didn't reveal what he considered a scandal regarding Bibi Dong, Tang San couldn't possibly connect it to the workplace.

Therefore, Tang San naturally considered whether You Chen's targeting might be for reasons other than personal grudges.

But I never expected it to be such a simple reason!

However, a teacher's disgrace is a student's disgrace!

Even if You Chen spoke righteously, Tang San would not necessarily resonate with him.

In his mind, Yu Xiaogang could never be an academic scoundrel, so how could he possibly think that You Chen was doing a righteous thing?

At this moment, he was naturally extremely angry!

However, for the sake of his own goals, he forcibly suppressed his emotions and did not show them on his face.

Instead, he calmly asked, "You say my teacher is an academic scoundrel, what evidence do you have?"

An ordinary person might have been trapped by Tang San's ideas, but You Chen did not intend to follow the path Tang San had given him.

You Chen didn't respond, only maintaining a slightly cold smile, but You Xing stepped forward at this moment.

Even if You Chen did have designs on Tang San, given his status and position in the Soul Master World, the fact that he was willing to exchange a few words with someone like Tang San who came up to question him with just his words was already a great honor.

Honestly, why would a great theoretical Grandmaster like him need to explain things to a six-year-old child?

At this point, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the conversation, it was time for the disciple You Xing, to make his appearance.

"Right and wrong have long been judged by history, Tang San. Do you think my teacher needs to spend this time preparing this nonsense for you?"

Upon hearing You Xing's words, Tang San immediately frowned.

If the other party truly chooses to refuse or ignore them, he... is indeed helpless.

Even regarding the matter of You Chen humiliating Yu Xiaogang, they themselves had no clear evidence, only making wild guesses.

But... this shouldn't be happening, right? Aren't researchers always supposed to be very meticulous? Why is You Chen so unwilling to even argue?... Isn't this making it impossible for his plan to proceed smoothly?!

Seeing that Tang San was somewhat troubled, You Xing continued, "If that's all the nonsense you want to say, then leave quickly and don't disturb my and my teacher's cultivation."

Seeing that You Xing had given him the order to leave, Tang San said, "Wait!"

He struck a pose reminiscent of Er Kang, his mind racing, and in a moment of inspiration, he said, "You Xing! I told you before, I want to defeat you after I obtain the Soul Ring, and then prove that my teacher was right!"

To say it was a stroke of genius in a moment of desperation seems more like a desperate act of recklessness, even resorting to such shameless tactics of refusing to admit utter failure.

You Xing turned around, puzzled, and asked, "But didn't you already lose last time?"

Tang San's face flushed slightly. He glared at Tang San, panting heavily, and said, "I've already said, I want a one-on-one duel with you! In that situation, I can't unleash my full strength, so it doesn't count! Do you really think that defeating someone who's starving and hungry once counts as winning against him?"

You Xing raised an eyebrow slightly. "Tang San, do you mean that you have a higher chance of winning against me alone in Soul Fighting than if a group of people were fighting me?"

Even Yu Xiaogang was a little taken aback by these words. He had spent the entire day in bed yesterday, only hearing a few rumors this morning. Now he knew that his disciple had also joined the brawl, and that a group of people attacking one person had apparently been overturned by a car...

Tang San showed no embarrassment whatsoever and nodded vigorously. "That's exactly it."

"Tang San, I admit that compared to the others at the Notting City Academy, you are indeed not weak. Among your peers, you should be considered a top-tier genius. But..."

You Xing stared at Tang San with his deep eyes, expressionless, and said indifferently, "Genius is just the threshold to seeing me."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was so shocked that he couldn't speak. His eyes widened, as if he had involuntarily put himself in You Xing's shoes and imagined that the person who said these words was actually him. Then, a wave of soreness surged up from his spine.

Tang San's expression immediately turned ugly. "You mean, I'm not even qualified to be your opponent? Is that so?"

You Xing remained silent, simply gazing at Tang San, his meaning clear.

"Alright, alright."

Unexpectedly, it was You Chen who spoke up, breaking the tense atmosphere.

He adjusted his black-rimmed glasses, then gently tapped You Xing's head with a sigh, "You Xing, how can you talk to your classmates like that? It's such a rare and precious thing to be classmates. There's no need to be so heartless."

As if his composure had been broken by his disciple's behavior, You Chen seemed to have let down his guard because of Yu Xiaogang and gave Tang San a helpless smile.

Compared to the cold and hard attitude of Tang San and his disciples when they first entered, this gentle demeanor is more in line with his first impression, making it seem as if his previous cold face was forced.

You Xing didn't respond, so You Chen gave Tang San a kind smile and said, "Tang San, right? I can understand your thoughts. You want to win back your teacher's honor by defeating You Xing? You are a good child who respects his elders."

Being praised and understood so directly, coupled with the contrast with his previous attitude, even with Tang San's temperament, perhaps influenced by the hormones of a young boy, he was somewhat overwhelmed by the aura of this "intelligent and understanding handsome uncle".

When we were young, most of us had a little bit of admiration and longing for the all-powerful older brother next door, or the handsome uncle who was an elder friend who often brought us new toys and shared fun video games.

Tang San, who lacks love and attention, needs no further explanation.

The person before him was clearly a villain who had humiliated his teacher, and he should have shown absolute hostility towards him. However, the problem was that the person's attitude towards him was completely opposite to that towards his teacher. He was so friendly and approachable that it made Tang San feel somewhat disoriented...

You Chen removed his hand from You Xing's head, his hands, hidden by his long sleeves, gently embracing her. He smiled faintly and said, "It's not that I can't agree to your request. In fact, if you can truly defeat my disciple You Xing, considering that Yu Xiaogang has such a filial disciple like you, I wouldn't mind taking back some of what I said..."