A Chance Encounter! The Trash Master Wants Xiao Xuan as His Disciple?

Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Xiao Chenyu's face filled with emotion.

He never expected that even with the backing of Spirit Hall, his younger brother would still show him, his older brother, such respect.

At that, he nodded his not-so-bright head.

Completely failing to notice the issue, he foolishly agreed.

He was already devising a plan in his mind.

How to make those work-study students pay tomorrow.

"Big Brother, I'll head over first."

"When Father comes back later, help explain things to him."

"Senior Sister hasn't eaten yet. We can't let her go hungry."

Seeing his brother's reaction, Xiao Xuan was quite satisfied.

He might be a little foolish, but he wasn't without his strengths.

After they finished talking, he took the lavish dinner with him.

He made his way to Hu Liena's residence and began an intense, sweat-drenched dual cultivation session.

Yes, purely in the literal sense.

The two sat facing each other, improving their Soul Power.

Just kidding. Chrysanthemum Douluo was definitely still nearby.

If Xiao Xuan really dared to round the bases under the guise of cultivation—

That big shot would probably burst in and interrupt before he had even taken off his pants.

"What the hell is that kid Xiao Xuan up to?"

"He finally came back, yet he isn't even reuniting with his parents."

"Instead, he insists on causing trouble for some Tang San."

"Tang... Tang... what an irritating surname."

What Xiao Xuan did not know was that Chrysanthemum Douluo was also feeling quite frustrated at this moment.

He had no idea what the hell this guy was playing at.

Yet the Pope had ordered that, in order to confirm Xiao Xuan's secret—

He was not to interfere with Xiao Xuan's actions without authorization.

So he could only stare helplessly, wildly imagining all sorts of possibilities.

"Come to think of it."

"When that kid was cultivating with Nana earlier."

"I really did sense that something seemed off."

"But I can't put my finger on it. Was it just my imagination?"

As a Titled Douluo, Ju Hua Guan's senses were incredibly sharp.

In such a short time, he had already detected something strange.

Unfortunately, Soul Ring upgrades were unheard of.

Without noticing that detail, he only grew more frustrated as he silently watched the two cultivate.

Before long, the night passed and morning arrived.

Xiao Xuan got up early, washed up, and waited for intelligence from the branch hall.

It did not keep him waiting for long.

Near noon, a report regarding Tang San's whereabouts was delivered into his hands.

Sure enough, it perfectly matched what his brother Xiao Chenyu had mentioned yesterday.

The timeline had finally lined up!

"Not long ago, Tang San and his master, Yu Xiaogang, left the academy and disappeared without a trace."

"When they returned, he had already obtained his first Soul Ring."

"And he had gone to the branch hall to register."

"Today is a school day, so he should be consolidating his cultivation."

"Not bad. It's time to let my brother make his move!"

Though there were slight differences in the developments, the overall direction had not changed.

After a simple confirmation, Xiao Xuan instantly completed his plan.

"Senior Sister, you worked too hard last night. Get some rest."

"I need to handle something. I'll be back before noon."

"After lunch, let's take a good look around Nuo City."

After temporarily placating Hu Liena, Xiao Xuan began putting his plan into action.

First, he found his brother, Xiao Chenyu.

Then he gave him another round of subtle encouragement to stir up trouble.

It immediately got this guy's blood boiling. He gathered his gang of fair-weather friends and charged toward the academy menacingly.

And he conveniently brought the low-profile Xiao Xuan along.

"Brother, you go ahead."

"I'll walk around the academy. If anything comes up, find me here."

"Good luck! Beat those work-study students so badly they can't take care of themselves!"

Xiao Xuan was still egging him on verbally, but inwardly, he had already observed a moment of silence.

Oh, Brother, Brother, you'll really have it rough this time.

For the greater good, go sacrifice yourself properly!

The reason he had not chosen to follow along from the start and fan the flames—

Was simply because he feared his useless older brother would lose.

Then, halfway through, he might start shouting for Xiao Xuan to come save him.

At that point, saving him would not make the scene dramatic enough, while refusing to save him would be impossible to justify.

Tang San had lived two lives as well. If he noticed any clues, it would not be fun.

So he simply found an excuse to separate from them for now.

It would make things easier for his brother to perform, and easier for Tang San to perform as well.

"Haha, don't worry, little brother."

"I'll do as you say and beat them until they can't take care of themselves."

"I heard work-study students need to work to subsidize their tuition and living expenses."

"If they really get beaten flat, they might even have to drop out!"

Clearly, this guy still had not realized how serious the problem was.

Every word out of his mouth sounded like a villain's line. All he lacked was a "Cannon Fodder" label pasted on his forehead.

Xiao Xuan found it amusing inside, though his expression remained perfectly calm.

After brushing him off with a few words, he parted ways with his bargain-bin brother.

Now, all he had to do was wait.

Everything proceeded exactly according to plan.

But something slightly unexpected happened: he ran into an "acquaintance" at the academy.

Xiao Xuan had been sitting in the park.

Watching precocious young couples flirt and make out, he idly passed the time.

Then, for no apparent reason, a figure approached him.

He had a closely shaved buzz cut and wore simple black cloth clothes.

His hands were clasped behind his back, and he carried himself with an unbearably smug, self-important air.

Then his gaze suddenly landed on Xiao Xuan.

The aloof expression on his face immediately turned to astonishment.

The next moment, delight flooded his face.

He scampered over and directly blocked Xiao Xuan's sunlight.

"Brother, move aside."

"You're blocking my sun."

"Huh? It's you?"

Xiao Xuan had not paid him any attention at first, casually speaking with a laugh.

Only when his gaze happened to drift over did he freeze for a moment, his expression instantly turning strange.

He had not expected to encounter the self-proclaimed "Master," the useless Yu Xiaogang, at this point in time.

"You know me?"

"That makes sense. I'm something of a celebrity in Nuo City."

"But that isn't important. Tell me, are you the second young master of the City Lord's Manor, Xiao Xuan, Young Master Xiao?"

"I can't be mistaken. I saw you from afar at a banquet before!"

"Recently, the whole city has been saying that you possess the unprecedented Three Lives Martial Soul."

"And that you even triggered a heavenly phenomenon during your awakening."

"Could you summon them for me to see?"

Yu Xiaogang was clearly very straightforward-minded and had completely forgotten that the two were not acquainted.

Or rather, in this guy's mind—

Only he himself was extraordinary and did not need to pay attention to anyone else.

But no matter who it was, as long as they approached him first, they had to indulge him.

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

"Move aside. Don't interrupt me while I'm looking at girls."

Xiao Xuan had no pleasant expression for this kind of pretentious idiot.

He waved his hand, and his tone immediately turned cold.

If this guy still failed to recognize what was good for him—

Then don't blame me for helping Master Bibi Dong cripple that twenty-something-level Soul Power of yours while I'm at it!

"Ah, I was too abrupt."

"How about this? Why don't you become my disciple?"

"You should have heard of my reputation."

"Don't be fooled by my average strength. As a teacher, I'm definitely a hundred times better than anyone else."

"Do you know the Ten Core Competitiveness of Martial Souls?"

"I proposed all of them!"

"Only I can help you uncover the potential of your Three Lives Martial Soul!"

Seeing that Xiao Xuan was completely uninterested, this guy, who was obsessed with studying the Three Lives Martial Soul, immediately became anxious.

Like spilling beans, he laid out every last one of his meager accomplishments.

He even shamelessly boasted and made things up.

"Oh, right, let me tell you a little secret."

"My current disciple possesses Twin Martial Souls, and under my guidance, he has improved rapidly."

"Believe me, becoming my disciple will be the greatest fortune of your life!"

"Hey! Don't leave!"

"We can talk this out. Don't resort to violence, I'm serious..."

Saturday test run. Brothers with tickets, could you spare this book one or two? Maybe it can get a decent recommendation!