Tang San Returns

Two months later.

Shrek Academy, Advanced Class classroom.

The class bell rang, and the students quickly returned to their seats.

Compared to before, there were three more seats in the front row of the classroom, occupied by Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun, who had recently obtained their third Soul Rings.

Yu Xiaogang scanned the students below and, seeing that everyone was present, picked up a piece of chalk and drew images of two spider-type soul beasts on the blackboard.

The one on the left had a ferocious appearance, with eight spider legs twice the length of its body. Its entire carapace was pitch black, and its lower abdomen bore white markings forming a hideous face, with eight small eyes glowing with a purple light pressed close within.

The one on the right was relatively slender and thin, entirely gray. Its spider legs were relatively thin and short, but its two front legs were exceptionally thick. The overall appearance was quite unremarkable.

Yu Xiaogang pointed to the image of the spider on the left and said to the students, "Man Faced Demon Spider, due to its unique body structure and combat instincts, it is known as the 'Nightmare of Small Soul Beasts.' Besides its keen reaction ability and speed, its most terrifying weapon is its 'Spider Web.'"

"The Man Faced Demon Spider's spider web is directly sprayed, possessing extreme stickiness and toughness, and it carries a terrifying Neurotoxin that can quickly paralyze prey. It can spray its spider web three times a day."

He then pointed to the image of the spider on the right and said, "Cave Demon Spider, although its appearance is unremarkable, it is known for its insidious cunning and trap tactics. Its two thick front legs are skilled at digging trap holes. Once its abdominal poison needle hits, it can cause the prey to be temporarily paralyzed."

"The Cave Demon Spider's most formidable technique is still its spider web, but unlike the Man Faced Demon Spider's direct spraying, the Cave Demon Spider's spider web needs to be set in advance. It will lay invisible silk on the ground it passes over. When the prey steps into the trap range, it will instantly activate through mental power, forming a cage as strong as steel to trap the prey."

Yu Xiaogang then explained the habitats, living habits, and strategies for dealing with these two soul beasts in the wild, before beginning to analyze Soul Masters with Spider Martial Souls.

As Yu Xiaogang lectured, the students' understanding of the Spider Martial Soul deepened.

As the end of class approached, Yu Xiaogang organized his thoughts and began to conclude the lesson.

"Most Soul Masters with Spider Martial Souls tend to lean towards the Control Type, but among soul beasts, there are Assault Type existences like the Man Faced Demon Spider. I hope everyone will pay more attention to this when venturing out in the future."

The dismissal bell rang, and the students stood up to thank him before leaving the classroom one after another to head to their respective Mimicry Training Grounds for cultivation.

Yu Xiaogang glanced at the students below and noticed a girl in a pink dress still sitting in her seat, gazing at the image of the Man Faced Demon Spider on the blackboard with a slight daze in her eyes.

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang put down the blackboard eraser and spoke to the girl below, "What's wrong, Xiao Wu? Are you missing Xiao San?"

Xiao Wu immediately snapped back to attention upon hearing this and then replied with a hint of grievance, "It's been half a year, and my brother still hasn't returned. I'm a little worried."

I know you're anxious, but please don't be anxious yet, because I'm even more anxious than you.

Yu Xiaogang sighed helplessly in his heart, then silently estimated the time and said with a smile, "Xiao San will be back soon, perhaps even today."

"Really!" Surprise and joy appeared on Xiao Wu's face.

"Of course, so don't worry. Hurry up and go cultivate."

Xiao Wu nodded excitedly, then got up from her seat and skipped out of the classroom.

Yu Xiaogang watched Xiao Wu's retreating figure, a smile appearing on his face. He then recalled that Liu Erlong had mentioned a few days prior that she wanted to take Xiao Wu as her god-daughter.

Yu Xiaogang naturally had no objections. Due to their blood relation, they treated each other with courtesy on a daily basis, making it impossible to have children. Being able to take Xiao Wu as his god-daughter was a form of solace for his heart.

The moment he thought about becoming Xiao Wu's god-father, he would naturally also become Tang San's god-father-in-law, and his lips couldn't help but curve upwards slightly.

"I've even managed to gain a generation, truly, those who live long are artists."

Afternoon.

Shrek Academy, Dean's Office.

Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong were discussing the academy's future teaching direction and the upcoming Advanced Academy Soul Master Competition in six months.

This was a Continental Event, and being able to make a name for oneself there was a great honor for any academy.

The original Blue Tyrant Academy had gained fame and firmly established itself in Heaven Dou City precisely because it had defeated a team from Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the competition.

Now that the academy had officially changed its name to Shrek Academy and with the addition of the Shrek Seven Devils, the three naturally wanted to aim for a higher ranking in the competition to boost the academy's reputation.

Just as the three were discussing a crucial point, a hurried knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door.

Flender looked puzzled. By normal standards, no one should be disturbing them at this hour, but the knocking was so urgent that it clearly indicated something important. He then spoke towards the door, "Please come in."

The office door was immediately pushed open, and Zhao Wuji rushed in, exclaiming, "It's bad, Boss Flender! That old monster Dugu Bo is here, and he brought Xiao San with him."

Upon hearing this, Flender immediately stood up from the sofa, his expression clearly grave. He muttered, "What does that old monster want this time?"

Liu Erlong on the side also appeared visibly nervous. Yu Xiaogang, upon hearing the news, had a sharp glint flash in his eyes. He stood up and asked Zhao Wuji, "Where are Dugu Bo and Xiao San now?"

"At the academy entrance. I've notified the teachers, and everyone is rushing over there."

Yu Xiaogang nodded upon hearing this and said, "Since Dugu Bo is willing to come through the main entrance this time, it might be a good thing. After all, when we left, his relationship with Xiao San seemed quite good."

Flender and Liu Erlong pondered this, and their expressions gradually relaxed.

Afterward, the three followed Zhao Wuji out of the office and quickly headed towards the academy entrance.

Quite a few people had already gathered at the entrance; almost all of Shrek Academy's strong individuals were assembled there.

Dugu Bo, on the other hand, seemed unconcerned. He stood with his arms crossed, staring at the academy plaque on the gate.

The three soon arrived with Zhao Wuji. As soon as Tang San saw Yu Xiaogang and Flender arrive, he proactively stepped forward to communicate.

Flender's face showed surprise when he heard that Dugu Bo was willing to be a consultant for Shrek Academy. He then, with a beaming smile, stepped forward to communicate with Dugu Bo.

A misunderstanding was thus easily resolved. The group returned to the academy, and Yu Xiaogang first took Tang San to see Xiao Wu.

After a period of affectionate interaction, they realized their sibling affection was becoming something more, and they quickly let go.

Tang San coughed lightly and immediately changed the subject, saying he had brought something.

Yu Xiaogang, with a look of amused observation, then led the two towards the deeper part of the woods.