Yu Xiaogang's Newly Founded Sect

Yu Xiaogang's brow twitched as he watched Xiao Zhan show off. Sure enough, no matter what world they were in, children were always so eager to show themselves off. The Elite Class students looked at Xiao Zhan as though he were some divine being, all admiring his courage in offending the entire class in one breath.

Several male students began glaring at Xiao Zhan with unfriendly eyes. Teacher Yu Xiaogang had said that the class monitor and vice monitor could be challenged. Si Si, the class monitor, was a girl and an auxiliary-system soul master, so they had been too embarrassed to challenge her. Now that Xiao Zhan was being so bold, wasn't he giving them the perfect chance? Seeing the hostile looks from the entire class, Xiao Zhan immediately realized he had incurred everyone's wrath. He could only grin foolishly like Wang Dachui, hoping to muddle through, then quickly slipped away with his gang of little brothers.

After class, Yu Xiaogang stopped Si Si and said he had something to tell her:

"Si Si, after lunch, please find Wang Dachui, Xiao Zhan, and Su Yuntao and bring them to the teachers' office. I have something to discuss with you all. Don't worry, it's a good thing."

At first, when Teacher Yu Xiaogang stopped her, Si Si thought he had some new analysis or suggestions regarding her Martial Soul. When she heard that he merely wanted her to pass on a message—and that it was good news—she readily agreed.

"Mm! All right, Teacher Yu Xiaogang. I'll go find them right away. We'll come see you after lunch!"

Seeing that Si Si understood his instructions, Yu Xiaogang carried Snowball to the Academy Cafeteria to eat.

At lunch, Snowball devoured another twelve Gold Soul Coins' worth of food from Yu Xiaogang. The little ball seemed to be eating more and more. Inwardly, Yu Xiaogang instructed Deep Blue to perform a Deduction on a technological blueprint for the lowest-cost Storage Soul Tool.

That was right! Yu Xiaogang planned to make small Storage Soul Tools to sell for money. Once he had some free time, he would purchase materials and begin crafting soul tools.

When the time came, he would find Flender, who would dive headfirst into a pile of Gold Soul Coins, and have him help sell them. That way, he would have more Gold Soul Coins—enough for his research was all he needed. He would also find Liu Erlong and settle this ill-fated relationship once and for all.

After eating, Yu Xiaogang took a walk through the academy park to aid digestion before returning to his office. He set Snowball down to play, then took out pens, rulers, and other tools to draw. He sketched the three-view blueprint of the protagonist's throwing knives from the Swallowed Star animation he had watched in his previous life, intending to give it to Wang Dachui when they arrived so he could pass it on to his father for forging.

Once Yu Xiaogang finished the blueprint, he tidied up, brewed himself a pot of tea, placed some snacks on the coffee table, and sat on the sofa waiting for Si Si and the others.

Before Yu Xiaogang had waited long, someone knocked on the door. Outside, Wang Dachui's booming voice rang out. "Teacher Yu Xiaogang! What good thing did you call us here for? We're all here!"

"Hey! Wang Dachui! Lower your voice! People twenty meters away can hear you!"

"Hehe! I was afraid Teacher Yu Xiaogang wouldn't hear me! Don't be angry, Sister Si Si. I know I was wrong."

Listening to Si Si scold Wang Dachui outside, Yu Xiaogang could not help but laugh. With a simpleton like Wang Dachui around, everything took on a different flavor. He could only call out, "All right! Stop standing around outside. Come in! I have something to ask you."

Hearing Teacher Yu Xiaogang's voice, the four entered. Su Yuntao, who came in last, politely shut the door behind him. They walked over and sat on the sofa opposite Yu Xiaogang, looking at him questioningly. Wang Dachui was the most impatient and bluntly said, "Teacher Yu Xiaogang, we're here! Tell us what the good news is! I still need to cultivate later."

Hearing the simpleton's words, Yu Xiaogang did not beat around the bush. He picked up the teapot and poured each of them a cup of tea. After sitting down, he looked at the four before him and asked, "None of you belong to a sect, right? I was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but I have now been expelled from it. After my Martial Soul Second Awakening, I want to pass on everything I know. I plan to establish a sect. While cultivating yesterday, I observed the Elite Class students, and the four of you have the best character. Are you willing to join a sect that currently consists of only me?"

Yu Xiaogang picked up his teacup and blew on it, observing the expressions of the four opposite him. Xiao Zhan was still hesitating, wondering what he could gain from joining a sect with only one person in it. Every thought was written plainly across his face. Su Yuntao's eyes, meanwhile, were filled with excitement. He was the only commoner-born student, so he would seize every bit of assistance he could get. Si Si was likely considering her family situation, her brows tightly furrowed. Only Wang Dachui answered without even thinking.

"Teacher Yu Xiaogang! I'll join! Anyway, I believe you can make me stronger! You promised to help me hunt soul beasts too! You're a good person! Hehe!"

After saying that, Wang Dachui scratched the back of his head and grinned foolishly. Then Su Yuntao spoke as well.

"Teacher Yu Xiaogang, I, Su Yuntao, want to join too! I know my aptitude is poor. I was born a commoner and have nothing, so I need your help!"

Su Yuntao frankly admitted that he needed Yu Xiaogang's support in his cultivation. After all, to meet Si Si's standards for choosing a mate, everything was for Goddess Si Si! Seeing Su Yuntao and Wang Dachui declare that they wanted to join Yu Xiaogang's newly founded sect, Xiao Zhan and Si Si also made up their minds to join.

Xiao Zhan was the first to state his position. He patted his chest and promised Yu Xiaogang, "Sect Master! Now that the sect has just been established, leave the funding to me. My father is the Notting City Lord. I'll talk to him when I get home today. Leave the startup Gold Soul Coins to me—it definitely won't be a problem."

Xiao Zhan sold out his own father without the slightest hesitation. Yu Xiaogang was delighted to see how invested he was and gave him his approval, silently giving Xiao Zhan full marks for loyalty.

Si Si glanced at the slow-witted Xiao Zhan, making it clear that she was the true big sister among the four. She then asked Yu Xiaogang, "Sect Master, what is our sect called? What exactly does it do? Is its foundation the new Meditation Method you taught our Elite Class yesterday? And should I bring the other Elite Class students into our sect as well?"

Seeing that only Si Si had asked the important questions, Yu Xiaogang realized that his sect truly needed a smart person to manage it. It was absolutely not because he wanted to slack off and become a hands-off boss. He was busy too!

Yu Xiaogang responded to Si Si's questions. He set down his half-finished tea, pushed the snacks on the coffee table toward the four of them, signaling for them to eat first, and began his introduction.

Wang Dachui was the least bothered and immediately reached for the snacks. Si Si helplessly shot him a glance. Seeing Si Si's stern look, Xiao Zhan and Su Yuntao immediately sat up straight, showing that they were listening seriously. However, the way Su Yuntao's gaze kept drifting toward the snacks betrayed what he was really thinking.

"You don't need to call me Sect Master. Just call me Teacher. After all, you will inherit my knowledge in the future, and I will be the one guiding you. I have already thought of a name for the sect!"

Yu Xiaogang first corrected their form of address, then slowly spoke the name of this newly established sect.

"Dragon Gate!"

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