Yu Xiaogang's Rudeness (Bonus Chapter)

Flender had found nothing in Suotuo City. Dejected, he led his old friends back to Shrek Academy.

When they arrived at the city gate, he noticed the commotion and could not help taking a few extra looks.

The person surrounded by soldiers seemed somewhat familiar.

His brow suddenly rose. "Isn't that Xiao Gang? How did he get into a conflict with the city guards?"

Without time to think further, he quickly stepped forward to mediate.

Flender knew very well just how much this old friend cared about his pride.

If the gate guards refused to back down today, the two sides would likely remain locked in a standoff.

"Gentlemen, could you give me some face and let this matter end here?" Flender asked with an ingratiating smile.

Seeing him, the soldiers' attitudes softened considerably.

Flender was a Soul Saint. Recently, he had also cracked down on criminal gangs in Suotuo City, saving them quite a bit of trouble.

Whether out of courtesy or reason, they had to give him this much face.

"Flender, why are you here?" Yu Xiaogang asked blandly.

The Guard Captain seized the chance to de-escalate. "So he's Senior Flender's friend. A misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding. Everyone, disperse."

Yet Yu Xiaogang refused to let it go. "That's it? Heh. Soul Masters are being charged entry fees to enter the city. If Spirit Hall learns of this, just wait to be thrown in prison!"

Spirit Hall represented the interests of all Soul Masters.

The Soul Master subsidies, along with the many "privileges" exclusive to Soul Masters, had all been secured by Spirit Hall.

Naturally, that included not having to pay an entry fee when entering a city.

In the past, if Spirit Hall learned of something like this, these soldiers would at most receive a verbal reprimand.

But times had changed. Spirit Hall had become increasingly domineering, and these men were merely soldiers of the Balak Kingdom, not the Heaven Dou Empire.

If the matter were seriously pursued, the Balak Kingdom would most likely throw them out as scapegoats to quell the anger of both Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire.

Flender did not want to blow things up. He hurriedly grabbed Yu Xiaogang. "Come on, come on. Tonight, we drink until we drop."

Shrek Academy was already being targeted by the Balak Kingdom. If this matter grew bigger, would they not offend the Barack Royal Family?

The academy's situation would only become more difficult in the future.

Faced with Flender's enthusiasm, Yu Xiaogang found it difficult to refuse. After tossing out a few harsh words, he strode away.

Inside the hotel.

Qiangu Changkong relaxed completely, sprawled out on the soft bed.

"The human world really is more comfortable. These past few days have exhausted me."

Having obtained his Soul Ring, his greatest recent goal had been accomplished. Instinctively, he wanted to relax for a while.

However, Wu Qi would not give him that chance.

"Starting today, you can only participate in Soul Fighting matches in the Soul Elder division. With your current Soul Power Level, you're at the very bottom of that bracket."

"Your winning streak may not survive, but I hope you can keep a steady mindset, figure out how Soul Elders fight, then turn defeat into victory."

Qiangu Changkong wailed, "Seriously? We just got back, and I already have to participate in Soul Fighting?"

Wu Qi knew he was most likely reluctant to part with his points.

"If you lose tonight, we'll team up for a two-on-two Soul Fighting match and win back the points you lost."

Upon hearing that, Qiangu Changkong sprang upright like a carp and sat up with a grin. "Then it's a deal."

"But I'm not guaranteeing we'll win," Wu Qi added.

There were always stronger people out there.

He did not dare guarantee that they would not encounter a formidable team in their next match.

"Look at you." Ning Rongrong said irritably.

She had no training goal. Whether her Soul Fighting Badge rank improved or not did not matter to her.

"Rongrong, you're already level twenty-six. You should still spend more time cultivating. Once you break through, we'll help you obtain a Soul Ring," Wu Qi added.

"Really?" Ning Rongrong blinked her eyes.

Whether she obtained a Soul Ring was not important. What mattered was that they could stay together. That was enough.

Qiangu Changkong quickly added, "You helped me hunt for a Soul Ring, so of course we'll help you too. From now on, we're a team, and we still have to compete in the Soul Master Tournament."

Ning Rongrong was no stranger to the Soul Master Tournament. However, they currently had only three people, not enough to form a team, and they had not even enrolled yet.

One had to know that Advanced Soul Master Academies often began preparing two years in advance to assemble their Soul Master Tournament teams.

At this point, the preliminary candidates for each academy's team had already been decided. After enrolling, they would still have to compete against the people on those lists.

Besides, their Soul Power Levels were not particularly advantageous. They would have more than enough ability to join the teams of second-rate academies, but it would be difficult to achieve good results in the tournament.

They were not strong enough to join the teams of first-rate academies.

Ning Rongrong nodded slightly and said nothing more.

With the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they had more options. There was no need to rush.

Inside Shrek Academy.

Flender had originally planned to hold a welcoming dinner for Yu Xiaogang after dark, but Zhao Wuji happened to return with his group.

Yu Xiaogang cared only about Tang San's cultivation and had no interest in the welcoming feast.

Thus, Flender stopped insisting.

Zhao Wuji reported what had happened during this Soul Hunting trip, placing particular emphasis on Wu Qi and the others.

When Xiao Wu mentioned "Cow Roar," the wise Yu Xiaogang made his appearance.

He had been listening to their conversation in secret all along.

To display his accomplishments in theory, he deliberately chose this moment to step out.

"Old Zhao, let me introduce you. This is the brother I told you about, the one who once traveled the continent with me—Master Yu Xiaogang."

"So you're Master Yu. I've heard much about you." Zhao Wuji offered a perfunctory greeting.

Flender had indeed mentioned it to him before, but he had long since forgotten it completely.

Those words were nothing more than polite courtesy.

Yet in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, they became lavish praise.

With his hands behind his back and his head held high, he said blandly, "Immovable Bright King, you flatter me. How is Xiao San doing?"

Flender hurriedly explained, "Old Zhao, Xiao Gang is Tang San's Teacher. Quickly, tell him what happened."

The corner of Zhao Wuji's mouth twitched.

Who the hell did Yu Xiaogang think he was, acting so rude?

Anyone unaware of the truth might have thought he was a Soul Douluo powerhouse from some great faction.

A mere Soul Grandmaster dared act so arrogantly before a Soul Saint?

Zhao Wuji was no saint himself, and "Immovable Bright King" was hardly a flattering title!

If Flender had not been present, Yu Xiaogang would have already been slapped into a pile of mush.

Seeing his expression shift unpredictably, Flender snapped, "Old Zhao, I'm asking you a question!"

For the headmaster's sake, Zhao Wuji truthfully recounted what had happened to Tang San.

Yu Xiaogang flew into a rage after hearing it. "Who told you to help Xiao San hunt a plant-type Soul Ring? Before leaving, I had already selected several kinds of soul beasts for him. Didn't he tell you!?"

Zhao Wuji's eyes widened.

Was this guy seriously pushing his luck?

Besides, he had not been the one who helped Tang San obtain that Soul Ring. Why was Yu Xiaogang taking it out on him!

Flender hurriedly pulled Yu Xiaogang back. "Xiao Gang, Old Zhao just told me that Tang San chose and hunted that Soul Ring himself. It had nothing to do with him. You can't—"