Ch. 21The Grandmaster Accepts Tang San as His Disciple
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tang San and Lin Ye arrive at the Shrek Academy, where they meet the stern-looking Yu Xiaogang.
- Yu Xiaogang, assuming Tang San is a new student, offers to take him inside, but Lin Ye declines.
- Yu Xiaogang reveals he is not a teacher but a 'Master' at the academy, living there as a boarder.
- He deduces that Tang San has Twin Martial Souls based on his Martial Soul Hall certificate and Blue Silver Grass martial soul.
- Tang San, convinced by Yu Xiaogang's knowledge, kneels and asks him to be his master.
- Yu Xiaogang, moved by Tang San's filial piety, agrees to take him as his disciple.
- The chapter ends comically with a crow defecating on Yu Xiaogang's face.
Character Developments
- Tang San: Shows his intelligence, quick wit, and respect for elders by kneeling and asking Yu Xiaogang to be his master.
- Yu Xiaogang: Reveals his extensive knowledge about martial souls, particularly his research on Twin Martial Souls and Mutated Martial Souls. He shows kindness and willingness to take Tang San as his disciple.
Significant Themes
- Knowledge and Wisdom: Yu Xiaogang's vast knowledge about martial souls is a significant aspect of his character.
- Filial Piety: Tang San's respect and reverence for elders are highlighted when he kneels and asks Yu Xiaogang to be his master.
- Luck and Timing: The chapter ends with a humorous incident involving a crow, suggesting that luck and timing play a role in life.
Character Interactions
- Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Their interaction leads to a master-disciple relationship, with Yu Xiaogang impressed by Tang San's intelligence and filial piety, and Tang San convinced by Yu Xiaogang's knowledge.
- Yu Xiaogang and the Gatekeeper: Yu Xiaogang's sternness is shown when he scolds the gatekeeper for not recognizing Tang San's status.