The "Grandmaster's" Theory

In terms of both emotion and reason, Tang San would absolutely never admit that he possessed Twin Martial Souls.

But Tang San was still very curious about what kind of arrangement this Yu Xiaogang, respectfully known by the outside world as the "Grandmaster," would make for his Soul Ring configuration.

Thinking of this, Tang San shook his head and said, "Grandmaster, I don't have Twin Martial Souls. I only have one Martial Soul, and that's Blue Silver Grass."

Hearing Tang San's answer, Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically. He lowered himself and grabbed Tang San's shoulders with both hands, shaking him forcefully. "Impossible! You must have Twin Martial Souls. Quickly, tell me, what is your other Martial Soul?"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's reaction, Tang San's disgust toward him deepened, but he still forcefully suppressed his dissatisfaction. Using the body-strengthening method of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, he suddenly exerted the strength built up through years of training and knocked away Yu Xiaogang's hands, which had not been trained in years. "Grandmaster, I really only have one Martial Soul. Am I familiar with you? Why should I tell you?"

Yu Xiaogang also realized that his state was abnormal. He failed to notice that Tang San had knocked his hands away by exerting his own strength. After calming himself, he cleared his throat. "It's fine even if you don't have Twin Martial Souls. Even Blue Silver Grass can possess Innate Full Soul Power. It seems you're that one-in-ten-thousand genius."

Yu Xiaogang had originally planned to suppress the two by pointing out that Tang San possessed Twin Martial Souls, then pretend to care about them so that they would come to rely on him, and finally completely win them over with his wealth of Martial Soul knowledge. But now, it had all become flowers in a mirror and the moon reflected in water. Not only had he failed to suppress them, but his mistake had also caused them to distrust him. They might even begin to doubt his theories.

Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat regretful. If he had voiced his speculation when only Tang San was present, then even if he had been wrong, it would not have affected the glorious image of the Grandmaster and Martial Soul expert he had displayed before Gu You. But now, because of his greed, he had instead destroyed the image he held in both their hearts.

No. These two are my best opportunity. I must obtain them. Yu Xiaogang thought rapidly, considering how to gain Gu You and Tang San's trust.

Forget it. I'll just use my invincible Martial Soul theories directly. Only by becoming my disciples can you have a future. Even after the setback just now, Yu Xiaogang did not question whether his theories had any flaws. Instead, he still wanted to use those theories to win the two over.

Seeing that Gu You had remained silent the entire time (because he couldn't be bothered to speak), Yu Xiaogang decided to continue using Tang San as his breakthrough point.

Yu Xiaogang could not be bothered to keep pretending either. His restraint was cast aside; obtaining the two was the most important thing. "Even if you possess Innate Full Soul Power, your Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass. Its innate nature has already determined that it is inferior to other Martial Souls."

"As long as you become my disciple, I will plan your future Soul Ring configuration. I can guarantee that you will become a top-level Soul Master." At the same time, he said to Gu You, "The same goes for you. As long as you follow my plans, you can also become a top-level Soul Master."

Yu Xiaogang was extremely confident. He was a dignified Soul Grandmaster, and this academy's dean was weaker than him in cultivation. He had even received the title of "Grandmaster." A mere country child would inevitably fall into his hands.

But Yu Xiaogang had not expected that Gu You, who had remained silent at the side, had already discussed all kinds of problems with his theories with Tang San along the way. His unkempt appearance had also left Tang San with a bad impression, and he had even revealed Tang San's secret in front of a large crowd.

Let alone taking Tang San as his disciple, the fact that Tang San had not used a Hidden Weapon on him already showed that Gu You's years of ideological education had worked.

Tang San did not dwell on Yu Xiaogang's attitude. After all, what an insignificant person wanted to do had nothing to do with him. Still, he asked indifferently, "Grandmaster, if I became your disciple, how would you plan my Martial Soul's development?"

Yu Xiaogang's heart stirred. His eyes quickly glanced at the silent Gu You. He did not mind Tang San's tone, and a trace of a cold smile appeared on his face as he answered, "Many people believe that Blue Silver Grass is a useless Martial Soul, but after years of research, I have found that Blue Silver Grass also has its own uses. If the Soul Power produced when Blue Silver Grass awakened were not too weak, then even becoming a Battle Soul Master would not be impossible."

Tang San nodded. This view was consistent with Gu You's. Both of them believed that Blue Silver Grass could play a role in battle. He continued asking, "Grandmaster, as an expert who researches Martial Souls, since you have studied Blue Silver Grass so thoroughly, please give me your guidance."

Yu Xiaogang was not polite. After all, he had originally intended to win the two over through his theoretical research. In his eyes, Tang San and Gu You were merely children. As long as he casually revealed a little knowledge, he would be able to handle them.

Yu Xiaogang's emotions visibly became excited. He slowly nodded and said, "According to my vision and a comprehensive analysis of my research on Blue Silver Grass, I recommend that you develop in the direction of the Control System in the future."

"The Control System?" Tang San had not expected to encounter, before even enrolling, the incompetent teacher Gu You had mentioned—someone who would recommend that he follow the Control System Soul Master route. This incompetent teacher was even the Martial Soul research expert known as the "Grandmaster."

Tang San was curious why he would ask him to develop along the Control System route. He asked curiously, "Grandmaster, how can my Martial Soul follow the Control System Soul Master's route?"

Yu Xiaogang heard the curiosity in Tang San's voice and believed that he had begun to attract Tang San's attention. He said, "A Control System Soul Master is someone who relies on their Martial Soul to restrict their opponents, achieving the purpose of support or attack. Take your Blue Silver Grass, for example. Although Blue Silver Grass is innately weak, it isn't without advantages."

"Blue Silver Grass has advantages too?" After awakening his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, Tang San had deliberately observed the Blue Silver Grass in nature, but he had found nothing. It was merely highly vigorous and could be found everywhere. In Gu You's opinion, that vigorous vitality was the absolute core of developing along the Support System path. Tang San wanted to know what other advantages Yu Xiaogang could discover in his Martial Soul.

Tang San wanted to know what kind of analysis this "Grandmaster" had of his Blue Silver Grass. Then, by comparing it with Gu You's advice, he could choose the growth path most suitable for himself.

Although this "Grandmaster" gave Tang San a bad feeling, and the growth path he had proposed—the Control System—had been deemed worthless by Gu You, Tang San believed that as long as Yu Xiaogang could give a reason he considered sufficient for Blue Silver Grass to follow the Control System path, then for the sake of his future, becoming this "Grandmaster's" disciple might not be unacceptable.

Tang San planned that if this Grandmaster's theories could convince him, he would recommend his good brother to Yu Xiaogang as well. With Gu You's talent, Yu Xiaogang would surely be delighted. (Gu You: I'm not delighted!) But he had no idea that the moment he told Yu Xiaogang he did not possess Twin Martial Souls, his status in Yu Xiaogang's heart had changed into a tool for winning over Gu You.

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