Beach Guardian

Tang San himself had Innate Soul Power at level ten. In theory, the moment he awakened his Martial Soul, he could have gone straight to the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt for a soul ring. But no one had taken him there.

However, Tang San knew absolutely nothing about such matters. It was only after he entered Notting Academy and took Grandmaster as his teacher that he learned how to obtain soul rings and what kind of soul rings he should choose.

Thus, after several months of Grandmaster's efforts, he chose Blue Silver Entanglement for Tang San's first Martial Soul.

So, in the months since Tang San obtained his First Soul Ring, he had reached level thirteen.

Tang San had often listened to Grandmaster's explanations and studied the knowledge recorded in books.

He also understood just how useful Innate Soul Power was. It basically determined a person's cultivation speed and upper limit, making Tang San care even less about Ryotaro.

But if Tang San wanted to deal with Ryotaro without arousing anyone's suspicion, there was only one opportunity.

That would be when Ryotaro went out to hunt for his First Soul Ring. Tang San also figured that Ryotaro's Innate Soul Power of level six might make him wait a while longer.

But it did not matter. Tang San would naturally make his move!

It was merely a delay of some time. Besides, he could use that time to better hone his hidden weapons and prepare his plan.

But what Tang San had not expected was that Ryotaro had actually reached level ten!

Tang San had not expected him to progress so quickly, but there was nothing he could do about it. He did not dwell on Ryotaro's other matters either. At this moment, Tang San only wanted to get rid of Ryotaro as soon as possible and eliminate any future trouble!

Tang San openly and covertly inquired about the date Ryotaro would go hunting for a soul ring. However, in order to ensure that no one would suspect him after the deed was done, Tang San never showed any dislike toward Ryotaro, whether in public or when he was alone with Xiao Wu.

Finally, one day, Tang San found out the date Ryotaro would leave to obtain his soul ring. Tang San thought, Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Those who seek death will surely die!

That day, Ryotaro rose early and left with a teacher from Notting Academy.

"Damn it, why is there a teacher accompanying him? But fortunately, I was prepared. He's only a Soul Grandmaster. Since he dared to help Ryotaro, then he too has embarked on the path to death!"

Seeing that the academy had actually sent a Soul Grandmaster teacher to accompany Ryotaro on his soul hunt, Tang San felt even more unbalanced.

Why was it that his teacher, Grandmaster, was level twenty-nine and took him himself, while Ryotaro, with only level-six Innate Soul Power, had an academy Soul Grandmaster with a normal Martial Soul escorting him on a soul hunt?

Thus, Tang San quietly slipped out alone.

But what Tang San did not know was that the Soul Grandmaster leading Ryotaro was not actually a teacher from Notting Academy, but a member of the Great Shocker Organization!

"Oh? I didn't expect a rat to be following us."

Feeling Tang San's presence, the Beach Guardian revealed a healthy smile as radiant as the sun on a beach.

"Hm? Senior Soaga, is someone following us?" Ryotaro asked.

"Yes, but it's nothing. Just a rat that can only hide in the gutters."

Soaga continued leading Ryotaro forward at high speed. Being the obedient child he was, Ryotaro did not say anything else and simply followed Soaga onward.

"Damn it, why are they moving so fast?"

Tang San was shocked by the two men's speed. Even with the cultivation techniques from his previous life and level-thirteen soul power, he could barely keep up with them.

"I had planned to find an opportunity to let you condense your soul ring directly, but it seems you'll need to put on an act with me, Ryotaro."

Soaga had originally intended to take Ryotaro on a token trip through the Soul Hunting Forest, then have him use the power unsealed by the system to condense a soul ring according to the rules of Douluo Continent before returning.

But someone was tracking them from behind. If it had only been Soaga, it would not have mattered. But it would be bad if Ryotaro got caught up in it, so they had to set up an ambush.

"Where... did they go?"

The vast Soul Hunting Forest was filled with towering trees and countless soul beasts, so Tang San had no idea where they were.

Within the bushes Tang San could not see, Soaga held a golden lightsaber, preparing to send this little rat on his way.

Just as Tang San wandered about like a lost little rat, Soaga closed in on him step by step from where Tang San could not see.

"Wait!"

As if sensing something, Soaga immediately scooped up Ryotaro and fled from Tang San at top speed.

"Senior Soaga?"

Ryotaro was confused as to why they were running so quickly.

"There's no time to explain. You'll know soon enough!"

Soaga ran at top speed with Ryotaro. Tang San, who had just been visible, gradually shrank from a figure in the distance until he could no longer be seen.

After a long while, Soaga finally stopped. Exhausted, he leaned against a tree and panted heavily.

Ryotaro, standing beside him, rubbed his shoulders to help him catch his breath.

"Ha! Ha! Ha! Good thing we got away quickly. That Tang San really does have a problem. There's another person following behind him. According to this world's rules, the person protecting him is at least a Titled Douluo!"

Only then did Soaga explain. Just as he had been about to attack Tang San, Soaga suddenly sensed an extremely powerful presence following behind Tang San. He immediately knew someone was shadowing him, which was why Soaga had fled so quickly.

Fortunately, Soaga had not let Tang Hao, who was following behind Tang San, discover that the two of them had been trailing Tang San in order to get rid of him. They had simply run away.

Tang San was a minor problem, but if Tang Hao discovered them, both he and Ryotaro would certainly die here. It was better to simply make a run for it.

"Then we can't give them an opportunity. Let's go!"

Soaga thought of a solution and immediately led Ryotaro toward the exit of the Soul Hunting Forest.

"Since we don't want to run into that child named Tang San and the person behind him here, the best method is to casually kill a Hundred-Year Soul Beast on the outskirts and leave. That way, they'll mistakenly think we simply chose a Hundred-Year Soul Beast for you, obtained a Hundred Year Soul Ring, and went back satisfied."

"So that they won't wonder why we got back even faster than they did."

Soaga explained that the most important thing now was to immediately find a Hundred-Year Soul Beast to kill.

Fortunately, Soaga's luck was still pretty good. He casually found a hundred-year-old Water Turtle.

Soaga said nothing more and immediately summoned Kaixa's weapon—a huge, dazzling yellow lightsaber.

Soaga held the lightsaber in one hand and Ryotaro in the other, yet it did not hinder his speed in the slightest.

When Soaga encountered the turtle-type Soul Beast, known for its defenses, he merely gave it a light slash with the Kaixa Blaygun in his hand, smooth and effortless as flowing water.

It was as easy as slicing through tofu on a cutting board with an incomparably sharp blade.

With just one strike, the Water Turtle went to its grave.

"Ryotaro, stay here and condense your Soul Ring first. Leave the rest to me!"

The dependable Mr. Soaga began making arrangements.

Yesterday at noon, I took my medicine and went to sleep after eating. Then, at one in the afternoon, there was suddenly an exam—but the notification had been posted at 12:40.

Damn it, another failed course added to the count.