The Second Brother Called San Shi, "Big Brother," and San Ge Passed On an Unparalleled Manual So You Wouldn't Take the Wrong Path (Seeking Collection and Recommendation)

At the sudden boom of thunder, Xu Sanshi staggered back several steps before managing to steady himself. The news had shaken him so badly that his vision went black, and only one thought remained in his buzzing mind:

This was a topic he absolutely couldn't touch!

No, Old Man hadn't said anything about him doing something so thrilling when he sent me to comfort Second Brother!

Who was Dean Yan Shaozhe? He was a legendary figure who rarely showed himself, a top expert on the continent who had reportedly already been a Super Douluo decades ago!

He was nearly a hundred years old now, and no one knew how profound his cultivation had become.

Such a top expert of the continent—whose name he had only heard and whose face he had never seen—had actually been slapped by his Second Brother, who had yet to awaken his Martial Soul?

Could it be that he hadn't slept well while lying on that tree last night and was still sleepwalking?

He fiercely pinched his thigh. The pain made his unfocused pupils regain their clarity, and he couldn't help crying out, "Ow!"

Once he confirmed that this was reality and not a dream, Xu Sanshi felt even more miserable. He felt that even the warm sunlight couldn't dispel the gloom shrouding his heart. His future looked bleak.

It's over. Can he still return to the academy? Won't the dean make his life miserable?

Xu Tianxi, secretly delighted, stepped forward and kept patting Xu Sanshi on the shoulder. He said smoothly, "Second Brother, don't worry. You're you, and I'm me. I believe Shrek Academy won't abandon a great genius like you just because of me. After all, you're destined to become the number-one defensive Soul Master in the Outer Courtyard. Have some confidence."

The moment Xu Sanshi was touched by Xu Tianxi, his body trembled like a sieve. His lips quivered, and he was so frightened that he was nearly in tears.

"No matter how talented I am, it won't work! I heard Bei Bei say that Dean Yan looks magnanimous, but he's actually very petty. We absolutely mustn't offend him.

"He was beaten by our ancestor and slapped by you. Once he remembers that I'm also from the Xuanming Sect, won't he ruin me?"

Xu Tianxi nodded deeply. In the original story, Yan Shaozhe had indeed been a vile man who never displayed true magnanimity. Seeing him in person made that even clearer. It wouldn't be surprising if he took his anger out on Xu Sanshi.

However, since he had already been upgraded from Third Brother to San Ge, Xu Tianxi naturally wouldn't abandon his innocent Second Brother, who had been dragged into the mess. After thinking it over, he quickly came up with a solution.

"From what you just said, that Bei Bei is from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

"Yeees."

Xu Sanshi replied weakly, dragging out his tone. He was already considering whether he should preserve his dignity and withdraw from school voluntarily or wait for Yan Shaozhe to force him out of Shrek.

Given his background, he didn't really care about Shrek's resources or guidance. As long as he wanted to, he could attend any top academy in the Three Douluo Kingdoms. But he couldn't bear to give up the hard work he had put in over the past year!

As he had said earlier, ancient clans such as the Xuanming Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the White Tiger Duke's Mansion all possessed complete systems of Soul Skills and cultivation methods. They didn't need much guidance in cultivation; their inherited methods might even be better.

The main purpose of studying at Shrek was to make friends and gain prestige. He had already formed a decent friendship with that bastard Bei Bei, become a Core Disciple of the Outer Courtyard, and was certain to graduate from the Outer Courtyard. He also had a great chance of entering the Inner Courtyard.

Shrek possessed the illustrious reputation of being the continent's foremost holy land for Soul Masters. The Outer Courtyard gathered the talented heirs of all the major powers in the Three Douluo Kingdoms, making it the best platform for networking. Its diploma would be a dazzling achievement on one's résumé, and it would be even better if he could represent Shrek in the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament.

But now, it seemed that this path no longer held any hope.

I can only... go home and try competing with Big Brother for the position of Young Sect Master. Hopefully, my Second Awakening will succeed perfectly.

Just as Xu Sanshi's hopes were utterly crushed, Xu Tianxi's voice rang out leisurely.

"According to the records I've read in the Library these past few days, the current Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy also comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Since that Bei Bei is only a little older than you, he must be a top genius of the Blue Lightning Clan who entered the academy early."

Xu Tianxi gave Xu Sanshi a perfectly reasonable path forward, then continued, "Besides, from what you said, Bei Bei understands Yan Shaozhe's character very well. Perhaps he has some connection with the Sea God Pavilion Master. Maybe you could talk it over with him?"

"Of course, if you want to come back and compete for the position, that would be fine too. I support you spiritually."

After he finished speaking, vitality gradually returned to Xu Sanshi's gloomy eyes. Soon, he began chuckling and gave Xu Tianxi a thumbs-up, praising him:

"As expected of my little brother, Xu Sanshi's brother! Your mind really works quickly!

"Why didn't I think of that? That brat Bei Bei conned a Mystic Water Pill out of me last time. This time, I'm going to make him help me no matter what!"

Xu Tianxi reminded him expressionlessly, "Second Brother, pay attention. I'm your Big Brother now."

"Uh... I was just too excited. That doesn't count." Xu Sanshi scratched his hair and stared at the sun before turning his head away and refusing to admit it.

"I've beaten Yan Shaozhe. Do you dare?"

Xu Sanshi froze. His head drooped, and he sighed. "I don't... Fine, you're my Big Brother."

"Hey, that's more like it. Second Brother, call me San Ge a few more times, and I'll pass on the unparalleled manual I found in the Library. It'll keep you from taking the wrong path, and you'll benefit endlessly in the future."

"What manual? What does it do?"

"This manual will help with the Second Awakening of your Martial Soul. Are you going to call me or not?"

"San Ge! You're my San Ge! We're brothers—why be so polite about this? Come, come, come. Here's ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. Consider it a snack bought by your Second Brother."

Xu Sanshi acted decisively, revealing an obsequious smile as he bent over and stuffed a continent-wide Gold Soul Coin card into Xu Tianxi's hands.

He had realized that although Xu Tianxi's personality had changed drastically after experiencing such a great upheaval, he didn't need Xu Sanshi to make jokes and comfort him at all.

That fellow had stayed in the Library without fail for nearly half a month and had read who knew how many books. Perhaps he had truly found something good left behind by some ancestor.

If he could obtain tangible benefits, calling him "San Ge" a few times was completely acceptable. He and Bei Bei often tried to get each other to call them "Dad," anyway.

Amid Xu Sanshi's enthusiastic cries of "San Ge," the corners of Xu Tianxi's mouth lifted. He brushed his hand over the Soul Tool necklace on his chest, took out a book without a title, and handed it to Xu Sanshi.

"This manual has far-reaching implications. It may only be studied late at night when everyone is asleep. Under no circumstances can you let anyone see it during the day."

"Also, I copied a few words from the ancestors of the Xu Family onto it. Remember to read them."

Xu Tianxi clasped his hands behind his back and added, holding back his laughter.

Teasing a child feels pretty good.

"Good, good, good. I'll remember. If this thing really works, I'll even call you San Dad for a year."

Xu Sanshi carefully stored away the manual as if he had obtained a priceless treasure, then followed Xu Tianxi and continued chattering.

"By the way, San Ge, Old Man specifically told me that you have to awaken your Martial Soul alone today. I'll take you there."

"Okay."

Xu Tianxi's steps were unusually light as he walked into the morning sun, the corners of his mouth curling into a relaxed, cheerful smile.

In the original story, his cheap Second Brother had taken the wrong path. Not only had he caused the Black Tortoise Martial Soul to awaken only halfway, but he had also spent years locked in a stalemate with Jiang Nannan, then acted as her devoted bootlicker for years before finally winning her over. It had been a melodramatic mess beyond compare.

In his eyes, there was no right or wrong in this transaction; each side was simply getting what they needed. But the Xu Family elders had failed to teach Xu Sanshi about the relevant matters beforehand, resulting in that tragedy. It was truly difficult to describe.

He neither disliked nor liked Xu Sanshi. Since the latter had taken the initiative to call him Big Brother and giving him an instructional book was effortless, there was no need to be stingy.

As for what he had written in the book, they were some of his views on relationships, such as "Bootlickers never meet a good end."

As for Xu Sanshi's dogged pursuit of Jiang Nannan... he found it difficult to comment. The causes and consequences were far too tangled.

"Come to think of it, if I really awaken the Profound Tortoise Martial Soul, I'll definitely have to undergo a Second Awakening in the future too. The strength of the Black Tortoise Martial Soul is incredibly tempting, but the method of Second Awakening developed by the Xuanming Sect is simply absurd...

"I can't cause a tragedy like Xu Sanshi did. What should I do when the time comes..."

Looking at Xu Sanshi's back, Xu Tianxi, who was about to awaken his Martial Soul, thought again of the problem troubling him.

I want the Divine Beast Martial Soul, but I don't want the melodrama. How can I have one without the other?