Xiao Wu Appears

"Good, I believe the dean is a smart man."

The dean hurriedly said, "Then I'll go and drive him away right now."

Bai Ying smiled, shook his head, and said, "This so-called Grandmaster, Yu Xiaogang, claims to be unrivaled in theory, doesn't he? What I mean is, you don't need to drive him away. I want to ruin his reputation."

"Does he have some grudge against you, my lord?"

"Mm, you could say that. His relationship with Spirit Hall isn't simple. I only need you to give him as many hints as possible and make him stop doing this sort of thing. After all, the relationship between Spirit Hall and him is right there. Put another way, I came here because of him."

"Grandmaster has ties to Spirit Hall? Even the dean, who's become his friend, doesn't know that."

"I understand. They're all living ancestors, so we have to serve them carefully."

"All right, Dean, I have nothing else to do. I'll be leaving now. By the way, you only need to remind him. As for how to remind him, you're a smart man. Surely you don't need me to say anything more?"

"I understand. Rest assured, sir!"

Back at the teachers' dormitory.

Xiao Wu and Tang San first met in Seven House at Nuoding Academy. At that time, they came here as work-study students. At this academy, most of the students were divided into ordinary students, noble students, and work-study students.

Work-study students had the lowest status because most of them were children born into poor families, so they were often bullied.

By my calculations, Xiao Wu should be arriving in a few days.

A few days later, Nuoding Academy officially began its new term.

Old Jack finally arrived at Nuoding Academy with Tang San.

For the past few days, Bai Ying had spent nearly all his time lingering around the school entrance and watching the students come and go. Because he was a teacher, those students all lowered their heads and dared not speak. Although they discussed Bai Ying in private and had no idea how strong he truly was, no one dared bully this man from Spirit Hall.

Old Jack brought Tang San to the school gate.

The guard became much more polite when he saw the two of them. After all, if another person from Spirit Hall showed up, a mere guard like him could never afford to offend him.

At that moment, Yu Xiaogang suddenly appeared. Judging by his appearance, the dean must have given him a thorough scolding. The instant he saw Bai Ying, his face turned as ugly as if he had eaten feces.

"Teacher Bai, as a teacher, loafing around all day probably isn't appropriate," Yu Xiaogang said mockingly.

Bai Ying didn't hold back at all. "Which of your eyes saw me loafing around? Besides, I'm willing to do it. What's it to you? And aren't you loafing around yourself? You've been living here rent-free for three years, eating and drinking for free, yet you still have the nerve to meddle in other people's affairs?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed again when he heard this. His hand clenched tightly, but he never dared to attack, because he knew he was no match for the man before him.

Just then, he also noticed the commotion at the gate and walked over.

"Old sir, may I see the Spirit Hall certificate?"

Old Jack naturally understood that the person before him probably held a high position at the academy, so he hurriedly handed over the certificate.

"The certificate is genuine. Innate Full Soul Power, Blue Silver Grass. Perhaps I can take him as my disciple."

After the guard was reprimanded, Tang San developed a little more goodwill toward Grandmaster.

"Thank you, Teacher."

"I'm not a teacher here. I'm a Grandmaster. The difference between a teacher and a Grandmaster is enormous."

"Then you must be a leader here, or someone with a fairly high position, right?"

"I'm merely someone who freeloads here. By the way, would you be willing to take me as your teacher?"

"Take you as my teacher?"

Tang San was extremely clever. Before figuring out the other party's background, he would never agree lightly. This way, he wouldn't offend Grandmaster, while also making the other party explain why he wanted to become his teacher.

That thousand-year-old fox, Yu Xiaogang, naturally understood this as well. He immediately said, "Because you're the fourth person in the world to possess Twin Martial Souls."

Tang San was completely stunned. He asked in astonishment, "How did you know?"

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang knew that Tang San had already developed some trust in him. Along with the goodwill he had gained earlier, he pressed his advantage and said, "All from this certificate."

He then went on to explain his research and theories to Tang San. Just as Tang San was about to acknowledge him as his teacher—

"Young man, I advise you not to let someone like this brainwash you. Otherwise, you'll definitely suffer endless trouble in the future."

Bai Ying's sudden appearance made Yu Xiaogang even angrier. Tang San looked at the person before him in confusion and asked, "You are?"

"I'm a trainee teacher sent here by Spirit Hall. This Grandmaster is a fraud. You'd better stay away from him."

"Otherwise, you'll regret it sooner or later."

Yu Xiaogang was just about to defend himself when he suddenly remembered that if he appeared too furious, it would only make him less convincing and further prove that Bai Ying was right. He understood one principle well: the more incompetent a person was, the more loudly he liked to argue.

At that moment, Tang San couldn't hear a word of it. Anyone who could determine that he possessed Twin Martial Souls from a single certificate had to be unfathomably deep.

"Thank you for the warning?"

Tang San knelt without the slightest hesitation and kowtowed to acknowledge Yu Xiaogang as his teacher. Seeing Tang San jump into the fire pit of his own accord, Bai Ying instead found it rather amusing.

You bite the hand that feeds you and can't tell good from evil. You two master and disciple can just become my experience points!

When Yu Xiaogang saw Tang San acknowledge him as his teacher, he hurriedly led him away, afraid that someone might snatch his disciple.

Bai Ying waited until the afternoon.

At last, a girl with a ponytail, a little rabbit backpack, and delicate features appeared.

"Xiao Wu. Great, I have to take her away quickly. I absolutely can't let her meet Tang San."

Xiao Wu walked to the entrance and asked, "Excuse me, is this Nuoding Academy?"

When no one answered, Xiao Wu was just about to ask again when she suddenly heard a voice behind her. It was an exceedingly familiar voice.

"Xiao Wu, long time no see."

Xiao Wu whipped around. Painful yet joyful memories flashed through her mind, and tears gradually welled in her eyes. Looking at the masked man before her, she asked cautiously, "Brother, is that you?"

"Of course it's me. I never thought you'd really come. Looks like I didn't trust the wrong person."

Hearing that voice, Xiao Wu tightened her grip on the rabbit backpack, yet still said in disbelief, "Is this real? This isn't a dream, is it?"

"You silly little sister, of course I'm real."

As he spoke, he removed his mask, revealing that familiar and handsome face.

"This is real—really real? That's wonderful! I finally found you, Brother!"