Yu Xiaogang's Teachings, Su Yuntao the Simp

"Xiaoyue, Xiaosan, after what you just experienced, I believe you now have some understanding of how dangerous the world of Soul Masters can be."

Yu Xiaogang cautioned his two disciples, "If you encounter someone in the wilderness who attacks you, show no mercy if you can defeat them. People like them can be judged as Evil Soul Masters, and every Soul Master has the right to kill Evil Soul Masters."

After saying that, Yu Xiaogang stepped forward and efficiently searched the two Wolf Spirit Masters' clothes, finding more than a dozen Gold Soul Coins and several Silver Soul Coins.

Having once made a formidable name for himself in the world of Soul Masters alongside his two partners and earned the title of the Golden Iron Triangle, Yu Xiaogang's experiences were naturally far from simple.

He had personally gone through plenty of incidents involving murder and robbery, while his other partner, Liu Erlong, was known as the Horn of Slaughter.

"Take this money and do not waste it. You must become righteous Soul Masters, but if any Soul Master sets their sights on you, then after killing them, their wealth can be put to use as well."

Yu Xiaogang led Li Yue and Tang San in the direction from which the Mandala Snake had come and found the Soul Master it had bitten, who was now unconscious.

He was not there to save him. Yu Xiaogang drew a short sword and personally killed the Soul Master, without the slightest hesitation on his stiff face.

"This man was the companion of those two Soul Masters. He was poisoned by Mandala Snake Venom, and leaving him here in the forest would have meant certain death anyway. But to be safe, it was better to deal with him too."

After killing the poisoned Soul Master, Yu Xiaogang searched him and found several more Gold Soul Coins and Silver Soul Coins in his pockets.

"You're right, Teacher." Li Yue watched Yu Xiaogang's movements in amazement.

Good grief, he's awfully practiced at killing people and looting corpses. His strength may be weak, but Yu Xiaogang is quite experienced.

Tang San watched Yu Xiaogang warily. Why was this man so skilled at it? He did not look like a good person at all. He had probably done this sort of thing often in the past.

"This place is not suitable for us to remain. Let's return." Yu Xiaogang did not intend to stay in the forest any longer.

Their purpose in coming here had already been achieved. Both of his disciples had obtained their Soul Rings, and Li Yue had even acquired a Soul Ring beyond his limit. The mission had been completed beyond expectations.

Moreover, people had died here. If the people from Spirit Hall discovered it and started asking questions, it would be troublesome. It was better to leave at once.

Still, there were plenty of Soul Beasts in this forest. In a few days, these three Soul Masters would likely end up in the bellies of Soul Beasts, and every trace would disappear by then.

Only a few low-level Soul Masters had vanished. Being killed by Soul Beasts while hunting was an extremely common occurrence.

Following the path they had taken here, they left Soul Hunting Forest.

Yu Xiaogang hired a carriage with Li Yue and Tang San and returned to Nuoding Academy.

It was already morning, just as classes were underway at Nuoding Academy. There were few people moving through the corridors outside the classrooms, and only the training grounds had teachers leading students in practice.

"There's no need to hurry to class today." Seeing that they intended to return to their lessons, Yu Xiaogang said to his two disciples, "I already requested leave for you when we set out. Going back to class tomorrow will not be too late. Return to your dormitory, rest up, and then cultivate."

The things taught at a junior Soul Master Academy were all basic. Missing a few days, or even a few months, would not have much effect.

"Come to my dormitory first. I have something to give you." Yu Xiaogang decided to give the Soul Power circulation routes he had organized to his two disciples.

After returning to the dormitory, Yu Xiaogang took a thick book from the shelf and solemnly handed it to Li Yue. "These are some of my studies on cultivating Soul Power. Take a look. With your knowledge, I believe you will easily understand this book."

"Thank you, Teacher." Li Yue accepted Yu Xiaogang's notes.

These studies on cultivating Soul Power were certainly inferior to the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, but they could still serve as a reference.

They would give him a deeper understanding of Soul Power cultivation and let him learn how Soul Masters on Douluo Continent cultivated.

Tang San looked at the book in Li Yue's hands without much concern. If Senior Brother Li Yue had received it, then it was the same as him having it.

Besides, he had the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record. According to Senior Brother Li Yue, it was a secret manual formed by gathering the essence of numerous great sects, further refined by generations of Tang Sect ancestors. It was certainly much more profound than this Soul Master cultivation method.

"Oh, right. You can make a trip to Spirit Hall in Nuoding City." Yu Xiaogang remembered that his two disciples had both obtained their first Soul Rings and had already advanced from Soul Scholars to Soul Masters.

He added, "There, you can officially register as Soul Masters and receive a monthly allowance afterward. At present, you can collect one Gold Soul Coin each month."

"Understood, Teacher." Li Yue and Tang San did not disdain a single Gold Soul Coin. Money was money, after all, and no one would complain about having too much of it.

After leaving Yu Xiaogang's dormitory, Li Yue placed the thick book into the Storage Spirit Device at his waist and went with Tang San to Spirit Hall.

Spirit Hall in Nuoding City stood in the city center—or rather, the Spirit Halls of every city were located in the center.

And as long as someone lived in the city, there was no way they would not know where it was.

Li Yue and Tang San casually asked someone on the road and found Spirit Hall, only to be stopped by the guards.

Fortunately, these two guards were not like the guards at Nuoding Academy. Once Li Yue and Tang San explained why they had come, they were allowed inside. The people of Spirit Hall truly were different, even if they were only guards.

Li Yue inexplicably recalled that Spirit Hall seemed to be positioned as the villain in the book. Was being polite a trait unique to villains?

Just like Cao Zhengchun. Eunuch Cao was a refined man—civilized, courteous, and never foul-mouthed.

Upon entering Spirit Hall, Li Yue felt as though he had arrived at a church, though one exclusive to Spirit Hall.

Sunlight streamed through crystal windows, while golden murals of Spirit Spirits covered the vaulted ceiling. The two complemented each other, creating a truly dazzling sight.

Inside, Li Yue saw an acquaintance—Su Yuntao. Beside him stood a tall female Soul Master, who was presumably the Sisi he had pursued without success.

At the moment, Su Yuntao was chatting and laughing with the female Soul Master, neither of them noticing their arrival. That was simply how simps were.

"Master Su Yuntao." Li Yue called out helplessly.

Only then did Su Yuntao notice them.

"Why are you two here?" Su Yuntao recognized Li Yue and Tang San.

It would have been difficult not to recognize them. One had Innate Eighth Soul Power, while the other had Innate Full Soul Power, and both had awakened in the same village one after the other. They had left a deep impression on Su Yuntao.

He had thought his luck was improving, and after returning, he had even confessed to Sisi.

Sisi had merely refused him. Fortunately, she was kind-hearted and said they could remain friends. Otherwise, he would not even know where to go cry.