You Insulted Tang San's Father

When he heard Yu Xiaogang's words.

Ye Qiu merely smiled indifferently.

They were geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power, while Yu Xiaogang was nothing but a freeloader. What gave him the right to act like this?

Ye Qiu didn't care, but Xiao Wu wouldn't put up with Yu Xiaogang. Brimming with indignation, she pointed at him and yelled, "Are you blind? They were the ones who started it!"

Yu Xiaogang didn't take her seriously at all. He gave her and Ye Qiu a casual glance, then turned his attention to his beloved disciple, Tang San.

Yu Xiaogang walked unhurriedly over to Tang San and patted him on the shoulder. "Xiao San, come have a meal with me on the second floor. Then I'll take you to my room so we can have a good talk."

"No, thank you, Teacher. I'd rather stay with my roommates." Tang San shook his head. He didn't want to make himself stand out. That might have been fine in the village, but not out here.

"That's fine. Wait for me at the cafeteria entrance after you've eaten." Yu Xiaogang let go of Tang San's shoulder, then turned to Ling Feng and the others and ordered, "Everyone, break it up!"

Without saying anything more, he headed straight for the cafeteria's second floor.

After making a few threats, Ling Feng and the others quickly slunk away.

"What kind of Grandmaster is that stone-faced guy? He's practically blind!" Still indignant, Xiao Wu watched Yu Xiaogang's retreating figure and cursed under her breath.

Tang San stood off to the side, frowning. He felt awful. That was his teacher—the man he had knelt before and kowtowed to!

"Sister Xiao Wu, keep your voice down. He is at least the dean's friend." Wang Sheng hurriedly tried to quiet Xiao Wu, then turned to Tang San with a puzzled look and asked, "By the way, San-ge, why do you call him Teacher? It doesn't seem like he teaches classes."

Ye Qiu interjected at just the right moment. "That's because Xiao San became his disciple."

"Seriously?!"

Wang Sheng and the other boys stared in disbelief.

"How could it be anything else?"

Tang San looked at Wang Sheng in confusion, not understanding why he was so surprised. His forehead still hurt. It couldn't be more real.

Wang Sheng stared at Tang San in astonishment, then leaned close to his ear and whispered, "No way, San-ge. Let me tell you, that Grandmaster has a terrible reputation. He's been at the academy for ages, and nobody's ever seen him do anything. He just freeloads. I also heard he's nearly fifty and still only a Soul Grandmaster. I wouldn't be surprised if he gave himself the title of Grandmaster."

"That's enough!"

Hearing Wang Sheng say those things, Tang San finally couldn't hold back. A cold gleam flashed in his eyes as he let out all the anger he'd been holding in on Xiao Wu's behalf, too, and Wang Sheng stumbled backward in fright.

In a cold voice, he said, "I hope this is the first and last time. You don't get to judge my teacher! Thanks for your concern, but I don't think I need you to treat me to a meal!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang San walked out of the cafeteria without looking back.

"What? Is there something wrong with him?!"

Wang Sheng was a little startled, too. He had only meant to warn Tang San out of kindness. Besides, everything he'd said was true. He hadn't made anything up.

"Ye Qiu, what's wrong with that guy?"

Xiao Wu watched Tang San in confusion. He was even skipping a meal for that stone-faced jerk.

"Nothing. You insulted his dad, so he's a little angry." Ye Qiu reached out and pinched Xiao Wu's soft cheek, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Xiao Wu, who had been wondering what was going on, suddenly blushed. She pouted and looked at Ye Qiu in displeasure. Her puffed-up cheeks only made him pinch them a few more times.

"Hmph!"

Xiao Wu snorted, slapped away Ye Qiu's mischievous hand, and turned her flushed face aside. "All right, Wang Sheng, forget about him. Sister Xiao Wu's starving!"

"..."

While Ye Qiu and the others were eating in the cafeteria, Tang San had already returned to the dormitory. He made do with some dry rations and water for his meal.

Afterward, Tang San went back to the cafeteria entrance to wait for Yu Xiaogang.

People came and went, and quite a few cast puzzled looks at Tang San. But he stood straight, his gaze lowered, as if he hadn't noticed them.

After about fifteen minutes, Yu Xiaogang finally came out of the cafeteria. Seeing how unruffled Tang San was, Yu Xiaogang grew more and more pleased with his disciple, who had Twin Martial Souls.

He believed that under his tutelage, Tang San would surely become his shining example in the Soul Master World!

Then Yu Xiaogang could use his impressive achievements to shut the world's mouths once and for all!

"Teacher!"

Tang San hurried forward and respectfully bowed.

"Here. You're still growing, so eat plenty." Yu Xiaogang forced a stiff smile and handed Tang San the wrapped chicken leg he was carrying.

"Thank you, Teacher." Looking at Yu Xiaogang's stiff smile, Tang San felt a warm glow in his heart.

"Come on, Xiao San." Yu Xiaogang took Tang San's little hand and led him toward his residence.

Just then, Ye Qiu and the others happened to come out of the cafeteria.

Watching them walk away, Ye Qiu knew they were going to discuss Soul Hunting.

Xiao Wu pursed her lips and complained, "Ah, when will I have money? Sister Xiao Wu doesn't want to eat rotten vegetable leaves forever!"

"Why not hurry up and become a Soul Master? Then you'll have money."

Ye Qiu glanced at her, reminding himself at the same time that he needed to hurry, too. He immediately turned to Wang Sheng and said, "You guys go back first. I'm going to find the academy teachers and discuss Soul Hunting."

"Got it, boss!"

Wang Sheng smiled. Once Ye Qiu became a Soul Master, the work-study students would be able to rest easy. They wouldn't have to live in fear anymore.

With that, Ye Qiu headed toward the academic affairs office.

From what he remembered, the director with the surname Su whom he'd met while checking in yesterday seemed like a good person to ask.

When Ye Qiu went to see him, things went smoothly. Director Su readily agreed to help with Soul Hunting. He also said that children with Innate Full Soul Power were precious talents every academy would be eager to have.

Of course, Ye Qiu believed him.

That afternoon, Ye Qiu sat quietly on the bed, cultivating, while Xiao Wu lay on her stomach, glancing now and then at him and his bundle, bored out of her mind.

Tang San didn't return until late.

When he came back, he was wearing a belt around his waist.

Ye Qiu knew what it was: the Storage Soul Tool, Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night. The source of Luo Sanpao's stinky farts—the white radishes—was probably packed inside it now.

But more than Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night, Ye Qiu actually preferred the next line of the poem: "Where can I find the jade maiden who teaches the flute?"

Thinking of that, Ye Qiu couldn't help glancing at the little rabbit, who was unhappy because Tang San was going to give her white radishes to eat. Could she even eat them?

"Ye Qiu, why are you looking at me like that?"

Xiao Wu raised her head and stared at Ye Qiu grumpily, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Because you're pretty."

A smile played on Ye Qiu's lips. After saying that, he closed his eyes and continued cultivating.

"Huh?!"

Xiao Wu froze. As she looked at Ye Qiu, who had his eyes closed as he cultivated, a deep blush spread across her face.

"Silly rabbit!"