Yu Xiaogang Loses His Cool

"Even if the dean begged me right now, I still wouldn't take you as my disciple."

"How many books have you read? And you think you can question my theories?"

"You're only someone with Innate Full Soul Power. If you're just lucky but take the wrong path, you still won't amount to much."

Yu Xiaogang said furiously.

At last, his gaze settled on Su Ze's faded cloth clothes.

"You're just a commoner who got lucky, without guidance from a theory master like me."

"Your future achievements are bound to be limited."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's mockery, Su Ze didn't feel the slightest bit rattled.

He had always believed that humble origins were nothing to be ashamed of.

By contrast, someone like Yu Xiaogang had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, yet had still ended up like this.

Su Ze thought that was what should be shameful.

"Yu Xiaogang, I can hear the bitterness in your voice!"

"Aren't you just jealous of my talent?"

"I heard someone say you come from the Thunder Tyrant Dragon Family."

"Then let me ask you: as a Soul Master with the same Lightning Attribute, how much Soul Power do you have?"

"You call yourself a theory master. How many of your theories have been accepted across the continent?"

As the saying goes, lies don't hurt people; the truth is what cuts deep.

Su Ze's words were like a knife plunged into Yu Xiaogang's heart.

As the son of the Clan Leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Xiaogang had a useless Martial Soul,

and his Soul Power had been stuck at Level 30 for his entire life.

The theories he had painstakingly researched weren't accepted by the public, either.

Yu Xiaogang had no valid arguments with which to refute Su Ze.

At Su Ze's mockery, Yu Xiaogang's eyes reddened with shame and anger. Panting like a bull, he threatened, "You little brat, show me some respect!"

"With an attitude like yours, I can have Nuoding Academy expel you at any time."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Su Ze once again gave him a mocking smile.

Director Liu's attitude toward Yu Xiaogang made it clear.

Most of the teachers throughout the academy were unhappy with him.

If the dean hadn't been backing Yu Xiaogang, he would have been kicked out long ago.

So Su Ze didn't care at all about Yu Xiaogang's threat.

A Lightning Attribute Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power versus a freeloader who did nothing but coast through life.

Everyone knew which one to choose.

And if Nuoding Academy really expelled him for Yu Xiaogang's sake,

he would join the Soul Martial Hall.

"Judging by the way you're talking, I take it you don't have any?"

"A piece of trash like you isn't worth another moment of my time."

"I wonder what the dean was thinking, letting trash like you into the academy."

Hearing that Su Ze still dared to keep mocking him, Yu Xiaogang angrily jabbed a finger at him, repeating himself again and again.

"You little brat, I'll make sure the dean expels you."

"You ungrateful brat who doesn't respect your teachers!"

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, the veins in his neck bulged. His gaunt face twisted into a fierce scowl, making him look like a demon.

Just then, an urgent voice rang out.

"Yu Xiaogang, who are you trying to expel?"

Su Ze immediately looked toward the source of the voice.

Director Liu hurried over, his steps quick.

Seeing Director Liu arrive, Su Ze smiled with confidence.

The moment Director Liu arrived, he stepped in front of Su Ze and shouted at Yu Xiaogang, whose eyes were bloodshot:

"Yu Xiaogang, let me make this clear: Su Ze is a Lightning Attribute Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power."

"And you're nothing but a freeloader. If the dean's reputation weren't at stake, I'd have kicked you out long ago."

"You have no right to expel anyone, let alone a genius like Su Ze."

Looking at Yu Xiaogang, Director Liu felt relieved. He was glad he'd arrived in time.

He'd heard Yu Xiaogang asking around about Su Zhe in the office.

He'd known trouble was brewing.

So he'd hurried over to find Su Ze.

He'd arrived just in time to hear Yu Xiaogang threaten to expel Su Ze.

That was the last straw.

Anyone could tell the difference between a freeloader and a Lightning Attribute genius.

"You..."

Hearing Director Liu's words, the veins on Yu Xiaogang's hand stood out even more.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang's furious expression, Director Liu realized that Su Ze must have really gotten under his skin.

Since Yu Xiaogang had been invited by the dean, Director Liu softened his tone. "Master, that's enough. Since Su Ze doesn't want to listen to you, you don't need to concern yourself with him from now on!"

"I'll arrange his First Soul Ring."

"You don't need to worry about him anymore."

At Director Liu's words, Yu Xiaogang pointed at Su Ze. After glaring angrily at Director Liu for a moment, he said, "Heh. I'd like to see what kind of Soul Ring you manage to get for him!"

"Don't come crawling back to me when you ruin him."

"Even if you're on your knees, it won't help."

With that, Yu Xiaogang turned and stormed off.

Before leaving, Yu Xiaogang made a point of looking back at Su Ze.

He wanted to see this lucky, poor kid regret not having a renowned teacher like him after he'd ruined his own potential.

Then Yu Xiaogang would make sure to mock the poor kid to his heart's content.

Lost in that fantasy, Yu Xiaogang turned and left.

Watching Yu Xiaogang walk away, Director Liu complained, "Yu Xiaogang's nothing but a freeloader. I don't know why the dean has kept him around for so many years."

"Whew!"

After sighing, Director Liu turned to Su Ze. The helpless expression on his face immediately became a genuine, warm smile, and he asked with concern,

"Su Ze, don't take anything that Yu Xiaogang says to heart."

"Just focus on following your own path."

"By the way, have you thought about what you want for your First Soul Ring?"

At Director Liu's question, Su Ze nodded gratefully and answered frankly, "Director Liu, I've already decided. I'm going to pursue Extreme Lightning."

Hearing Su Ze's answer, Director Liu's worry eased.

Although he wasn't very knowledgeable,

he was sure that pursuing Extreme Lightning with the Lightning Attribute couldn't be wrong.

Now completely reassured, Director Liu promised, "Since you've made up your mind, pick a day this week, and we'll go to the Spirit Beast Forest to hunt a Soul Ring for you."

A Lightning Attribute genius Soul Master.

And he had already decided not to take the wrong path.

With all those factors in place, the boy before him was the best investment opportunity Director Liu had ever had.

He had to seize it.

And he had to make sure everything went well. He would see if he could call in a few favors and find some outstanding teachers to help Su Ze hunt for a Soul Ring.

Hearing Director Liu's words, Su Ze nodded gratefully and bowed, making a solemn promise. "Director Liu, thank you for looking after me."

"I'll always remember your kindness."

"One day, I'll repay you."

Su Ze had already made up his mind: if he ever obtained an Immortal Herb, he would save one for Director Liu.

Seeing the sincerity in Su Ze's smile, Director Liu was even happier.

He liked children who knew how to repay kindness.

Meanwhile, elsewhere,

Yu Xiaogang returned to the office with a face of stone.

"Teacher, what's wrong?"

Tang San, who was sitting in the office with a refined, handsome face, looked up and asked curiously.