Master's Scheme

While Du Cheng was spacing out, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing also noticed his strange expression.

Her gaze landing on Du Cheng, Xiao Wu asked directly.

"I'm fine."

Shaking his head, Du Cheng's expression gradually returned to normal.

"I just suddenly remembered that I should buy a bigger blanket today."

As Du Cheng's words fell, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's faces instantly flushed scarlet.

This guy was absolutely awful!

"Humph!"

After exchanging glances, the two girls suddenly snorted in unison, then simultaneously abandoned Du Cheng and walked away in the other direction.

Cheng Gege was being so quick about it, so they would simply punish him by ignoring him.

As for how long?

Three minutes would do!

Unlike Du Cheng and the others' playful antics, Master felt as though ten thousand Grass Mud Horses were stampeding through his heart.

"So, in order to deal with Du Cheng, you deliberately guided Xiao Chenyu into doing it, and Du Cheng exposed the matter?"

"I..."

Feeling his teacher's gaze, Tang San's expression stiffened.

"Teacher, I know I was wrong."

"Since that's the case, do you know where you went wrong?"

"I shouldn't have thought of relying on others for revenge..."

"Wrong!"

Before Tang San could finish speaking, Master cut him off directly, his face dark.

"Once you've determined someone is your opponent, using any means against them is perfectly justified."

"Your real mistake was coming to find me immediately after Du Cheng exposed you."

"Du Cheng's words were nothing more than his own speculation. As long as you stood firm enough, you could even turn it around and claim he was slandering you."

After pausing, Master's tone carried a trace of helplessness.

"At that point, if handled properly, I could have found a way to make the city lord take action against him."

"This..."

Hearing Master's words, Tang San was stunned.

"Teacher, should I go back now?"

"It's too late."

The moment Tang San spoke, Master rapidly shook his head.

"It has already happened. Going back now won't help."

"Little San, starting today, don't provoke Du Cheng for the time being, all right?"

Master's feelings were somewhat complicated as he said this.

If it had been any of his other disciples, merely doing something so stupid would have earned them a vicious scolding from him.

But Tang San was an exception!

As for why?

First, Tang San was his greatest hope. Second, it was because of this guy's identity.

Glancing at Tang San, Master's eyes flickered slightly.

Who would have thought that this guy, who had neither brains nor looks besides his talent, was actually the son of the mighty Clear Sky Douluo?

That was right. Tang Hao had already come to see Master last night.

Although Master did not know why the man had covered his face even while revealing his identity, he was certain he had not been deceived.

Tang Hao had only two requests for Master.

Teach Tang San well, and do not let Tang San come into conflict with Du Cheng again.

Master could understand the first request.

After making a name for himself on Douluo Continent for so many years, Yu Xiaogang had earned at least some reputation.

As for the second?

After giving it some thought, Master ultimately concluded that Tang Hao simply did not want his son wasting too much energy on other matters.

What else could it be?

Surely the mighty Clear Sky Douluo could not possibly be unable to deal with a mere trash with Level 4 Innate Soul Power, right?

At first, Master had actually wanted to ignore that point.

How could a disciple of mine, Yu Xiaogang, not find a way to reclaim his dignity after suffering a loss?

However, after learning about Tang San's experience today, Master ultimately chose to go with the flow.

Given the intelligence and strength Tang San had displayed, defeating Du Cheng in a short time was basically impossible...

"Teacher?"

Returning to the matter at hand, Tang San naturally knew nothing about Master's experiences.

That was why he was stunned upon hearing Master's words.

What's going on? Has Teacher become disappointed in me?

As someone with a history of betraying his sect, Tang San naturally did not care about Master's thoughts.

What truly worried him was Master's attitude toward him.

Tang San understood clearly that even with Innate Full Soul Power and Dual Martial Soul, he was still nothing more than a poor, weak nobody.

Without Master's help, he would probably have to find a blacksmith shop that very same day and make money through forging.

After receiving Master's care, Tang San was naturally unwilling to face such a prospect.

I, Tang San, crossed over from two worlds—was it just to become a blacksmith people looked down on?

Master naturally knew nothing of Tang San's thoughts.

Seeing the change in his disciple's expression, Master thought his tone had been too harsh.

Little San may be somewhat ugly and a little foolish, but his respect for his teacher is still quite commendable.

"Little San, don't panic."

After offering Tang San some reassurance, Master continued.

"Compared to Du Cheng, your advantage lies in your talent and potential."

"As long as you settle down and properly improve your strength, it won't be long before you can overwhelm Du Cheng."

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher!"

As Master's words fell, Tang San's eyes instantly lit up.

Whether it made sense or not aside, one thing was clear.

Master had not given up on him yet!

"Don't worry, Teacher. I will definitely work hard to improve my strength."

Master was clearly extremely satisfied with Tang San's response.

"Once your strength improves a little more, I can recommend you to a better academy."

"Only there can your talent be further displayed."

As he spoke, a trace of anticipation flashed through Master's eyes.

The "other academy" he mentioned was naturally Flender's Shrek Academy.

With Shrek Academy's teaching staff, Tang San's strength would certainly improve rapidly after entering it.

But more importantly, through Tang San, Yu Xiaogang could put on a grand display before his old friends once again.

If I can cultivate such an outstanding disciple, isn't my ability, Yu Xiaogang's ability, powerful enough?

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Although he did not know what Master was thinking, Tang San cooperatively displayed an excited expression.

Whatever. As long as it benefits me, Tang, that's all that matters.

After finishing his salute, Tang San thought of something else.

"Teacher, if we're going to a new academy, then Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing..."

"Don't worry. I will recommend them and Du Cheng to the new academy as well."

Glancing at Tang San, Master instantly saw through his little thoughts.

"However, whether they can pass the assessment when the time comes will depend on their own abilities."

"Thank you, Teacher!"