The Wrong Way to Use It: Yu Xiaogang's Pig

Above the Sky Curtain, that bowl of golden, tempting Whale Rubber had become an obsession for Soul Masters across the continent.

But what followed was a maddening torment.

Because during the crucial step in that instructional video—the preparation of the "special medicinal catalyst"—

The Sky Curtain had very sneakily covered it with a thick mosaic.

They could hear the sound, but they could not see the ingredients.

They held Whale Rubber bought at great expense, yet had no idea how to consume it.

It was like eunuchs visiting a brothel, tormenting heroes across the land.

[Black World]

Shrek Academy, Master's private quarters.

The atmosphere here was so grave that it felt like they were conducting an alchemical experiment that determined life and death.

On the table lay a piece of Hundred Year Whale Rubber no bigger than a palm.

Flender had used up his life savings to painstakingly acquire this inferior product from the Black Market.

"Xiao Gang, are you sure this will work?"

Flender adjusted his glasses, looking at that piece of rubber with aching reluctance.

"This is the hope of our whole village."

Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, his brow deeply furrowed, though his tone still carried unquestionable confidence.

"Rest assured."

"Although the Sky Curtain concealed the key medicinal catalyst, I understand the principles involved."

"Whale Rubber is scorching and must be neutralized with cold-natured herbs."

"I have consulted ancient texts and plan to substitute Cold Heart Grass and Clear Spirit Fruit."

"In theory, nothing can go wrong."

With that, he waved a hand.

They lit the fire and set up the pot.

Hei Tang San stood to the side, helping out.

Looking at Teacher's solemn profile, a faint spark of hope reignited in him.

Perhaps Teacher really could crack the formula?

After all, he was Master.

Gurgle, gurgle—

The liquid in the pot began to boil.

Without any specific method to remove the fishy odor, a nauseating stench instantly filled the entire room.

Flender pinched his nose, his expression beyond description.

"This smell... why does it smell like socks that have been stewed for three days and nights?"

Yu Xiaogang's expression shifted slightly, but he still forced himself to remain calm.

"Good medicine tastes bitter."

"It's ready!"

A bowl of black, sticky liquid emitting a bizarre foul stench was brought out.

Compared to the golden, translucent "jelly" from the Sky Curtain—

This was practically the pinnacle of dark cuisine.

"Who... who's going first?"

Zhao Wuji shrank his neck back.

Everyone's gazes fell on Hei Tang San in unspoken agreement.

Hei Tang San's scalp went numb.

At that awkward moment, Yu Xiaogang stepped forward righteously.

"Wait!"

"This medicine is extremely potent. Xiao San is still young, and I fear he may be unable to handle such nourishment."

"San Pao!"

Pfft—

The familiar sound of farting.

The round, plump Luo San Pao was summoned.

It blinked its tiny bean-like eyes at the bowl of black water and instinctively tried to flee.

"Luo luo!" (Help!)

"San Pao, be good."

Yu Xiaogang pinned it down with one hand, wearing the savage smile of a loving father.

"This is for your own good."

"Eat it, and you'll be able to evolve."

Without another word—

A bowl of Whale Rubber soup resembling hot excrement was forcibly poured into Luo San Pao's mouth.

One second.

Two seconds.

The entire room fell silent.

Suddenly—

Luo San Pao's purple skin began turning crimson at a visible speed.

Like a pig that had been boiled alive.

Its eyes became bloodshot, and its body expanded violently like an inflated balloon.

"Luo—!!!"

A miserable shriek rang out.

Then—

Pfft—! Pfft—! Pfft—!

It was not one fart.

It was a barrage of consecutive farts like machine-gun fire!

Yellow smoke erupted instantly, so dense that it even carried sparks!

"Cough, cough, cough! Those farts are poisonous!"

Zhao Wuji screamed, covered his eyes, and rushed outside.

Flender flew straight up to the ceiling, trying to find even a trace of fresh air.

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang and Hei Tang San, trapped at the center of the storm, were instantly swallowed by the yellow fog.

"San Pao! Hang on! The medicinal power is being dispersed!"

Yu Xiaogang was still shouting himself hoarse.

But the only answer he received was Luo San Pao's final weak wail.

Pfft...

With that final silent fart—

Luo San Pao deflated like a punctured ball, collapsing limply onto the floor with foam spilling from its mouth and its eyes rolled white.

Its already weak Soul Power Fluctuation had become barely discernible, and it even showed signs of dropping in rank!

"San Pao!"

Yu Xiaogang rushed over and cradled his Martial Soul, his face deathly pale.

"How could this happen..."

"It shouldn't have happened in theory..."

Hei Tang San stood nearby, covered from head to toe in that indescribable stench.

He looked at the unconscious Luo San Pao, then at Teacher, who was frantically searching for excuses.

That small spark of hope in his heart—

Like that silent fart—

Went out.

"Maybe... San Pao's constitution is too unusual. He couldn't handle the nourishment."

Yu Xiaogang wiped away his sweat and gave a universal excuse.

Hei Tang San said nothing.

He merely turned around silently and walked out of the room filled with poisonous gas.

The air outside was fresh.

Yet he felt very cold.

He pulled out his Sleeve Arrow and practiced against the wall again and again.

As though only that cold metal would never deceive him.

[White World]

Nuoding Academy, central plaza.

The place was packed with people.

Yu Xiaogang of the White World had been humiliated by Tang San several times and was already being marginalized.

But he had not given up "struggling."

Especially after seeing the entire academy's students worship Bai Tang San and even begin buying Whale Rubber in a frenzy—

Jealousy had twisted his face beyond recognition.

"Watch closely, everyone!"

"Today, I will expose Tang San's scam!"

Yu Xiaogang stood atop the platform, shouting himself hoarse.

At his feet, three live pigs bought from the cafeteria were tied up.

"Whale Rubber is an extremely hot poison. It cannot possibly be used to strengthen the body!"

"Tang San's so-called formula is meant to kill you!"

"Don't believe me? Look at these pigs!"

With that—

He forcibly fed the three pigs a large barrel of Whale Rubber that had merely been melted down, without being neutralized by any medicinal catalyst.

The watching students whispered among themselves, uncertain whether to believe him.

After all, Bai Tang San's previous performances had been astonishing.

But what happened next became a nightmare they would remember for the rest of their lives.

In less than half the time it took to drink a cup of tea—

"Oink—!!!"

The three pigs suddenly let out miserable howls.

Their bodies began convulsing wildly, as if countless little snakes were writhing beneath their skin.

Their blood vessels were bulging violently!

Squish!

The first pig's eyeballs burst apart, spraying blood everywhere.

Then—

Squish, squish, squish!

Their skin split open, blood pouring from all seven orifices.

In extreme agony, the three pigs slammed madly against the ground before, with a dull explosion, all their blood vessels ruptured and they died violently!

Blood dyed the platform red.

The scene was gruesome beyond measure.

"Ah—!"

The timid female students screamed and covered their eyes.

Even the male students who had been eager to try turned pale and backed away repeatedly.

"Did you see that?!"

Yu Xiaogang pointed at the dead pigs, his face filled with ferocity and fanaticism.

"This is what happens when you eat Whale Rubber!"

"Your blood vessels rupture! You bleed from all seven orifices!"

"Tang San is a madman! A murderer!"

"His theory is pushing you into a pit of fire!"

Panic—

Instantly spread through the crowd.

"Oh gods... that's terrifying..."

"Good thing I didn't buy any, or I'd be the one dead."

"How could Tang San do this? Does he not care about lives just to make money?"

The tide of public opinion collapsed in an instant.

Bai Tang San, once regarded as a genius, became the "deadly poison master" condemned by thousands.

Watching everyone's terrified expressions, Yu Xiaogang felt a surge of vengeful delight.

Tang San, let's see how you turn this around now!