The Great Stage of Douluo, My Name is Qian Xunji

Part of the reason for this situation was that teachers had to help over a dozen students hunt for soul rings at once; lacking the ability to ensure safety, they chose to make do. Another part of the reason was that these low-level Soul Master Academy institutions had poor educational resources, possessing only basic methods for identifying the age of a soul beast, and they were unclear about the maximum age limit for a soul ring, so they chose to hunt soul beasts that appeared to have lower ages to play it safe.

Yu Xiaogang was not killed for publishing this semi-monopolized knowledge entirely because he had a father who was a Title Douluo.

Why call it semi-monopolized?

Because the Martial Soul Hall Academy taught it; it just hadn't spread widely for various reasons.

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What is the first thing one does when their backer falls?

A normal person should think about how many people they have offended and how to protect themselves.

Yu Xiaogang was different; he was thinking about contacting Bibi Dong to see if he could get a Soul Power Breakthrough Pill and obtain news about his father.

Although he was somewhat shocked and flustered, it was not very serious.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan gave him too much confidence.

Even if his father had gone missing, he still had the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan of the Upper Three Sects behind him, and the next successor to the clan, his nephew Yu Tianheng, had an excellent relationship with him.

He also had his friends from the original Golden Iron Triangle; although they had parted ways due to disagreements, they would not stand idly by if he were in trouble after so many years of friendship.

As far as he knew, his former lover Bibi Dong was already a Soul Douluo, and at her age, she was essentially a future Title Douluo.

Relying on these connections, Yu Xiaogang could stand tall and continue his research career as a master.

After sending off the clansman who came to deliver the news, Yu Xiaogang turned and returned to his study.

The letters he had sent out had received no reply, yet Yu Xiaogang considered himself to have a deep understanding of Bibi Dong.

In the letters, he had specifically mentioned their beautiful memories in Yelin City, attending the lantern festival, their gazes meeting under the fireworks, and Yu Xiaogang anxiously searching for Bibi Dong when she hid after a tantrum, eventually releasing a Kongming lantern together to make a wish.

When Bibi Dong had left Martial Soul Hall with him and they were traveling together, she often said she wanted to go back to Yelin City for another sweet date like the one they had back then.

Regrettably, not long after, Yu Xiaogang met Liu Erlong and Flender, and they traveled together, leaving no more room for a world for two.

Yu Xiaogang believed he understood Bibi Dong's love for him perfectly; seeing the letter, she would surely be unable to resist coming to find him and helping him.

But why had there been no reply?

Could it be that these servants were acting in defiance of orders and the letter had not reached Bibi Dong?

Or did the Pope Qian Xunji forbid Bibi Dong from contacting him?

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang finally decided to take the risk and head to Martial Soul City.

However...

"Knock, knock, knock!" The study door was knocked.

A clear yet steady boy's voice rang out; it was Tang San, who asked unhurriedly, "Teacher, are you there?"

"I have some questions I would like to ask you. Do you have a moment?" Tang San, who had been brushed off by Yu Xiaogang several times, stood quietly at the door waiting for an answer.

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Chapter 95: Learning

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Because Tang San had always maintained the image of an obedient student and a good disciple in front of Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang had no vigilance toward him.

The reason for helping Tang San hunt a soul beast to obtain a soul ring and overcome his crisis the first time was also attributed by Yu Xiaogang to Tang Hao.

Yu Xiaogang opened the door without hesitation, all the while thinking about what excuse he should use to brush Tang San off this time.

After all, Tang San was a good disciple who always trusted him and would never refute anything.

"San, it's so late, is there something you need from your teacher?" Yu Xiaogang did not step aside to let Tang San in this time.

Unlike the dormitory at Nuoding Academy.

In the Nuoding Academy dormitory, Yu Xiaogang lived very simply, and his important items were all stored in a spatial Soul Tool.

But here in the study, Yu Xiaogang kept many important things.

Tang San looked up, staring fixedly at Yu Xiaogang, his hand raised slightly, the sleeve pointed toward Yu Xiaogang, and a flash of cold light flickered within the dark, unfathomable cuff.

"Teacher, we have been in Heaven Dou City for nearly half a month. Are we still going to the Mimicry Cultivation Ground you mentioned before? If it's not possible, we can go back to Nuoding City!"

Tang San was not a real child, nor was he stupid; he could see Yu Xiaogang's perfunctory attitude toward him during this time, noting that he was not as dedicated as before, and there had been no response or action regarding the previously mentioned Mimicry Cultivation Ground.

In private, Tang San had also snuck out to inquire about the Mimicry Cultivation Ground.

The Mimicry Cultivation Ground of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy was only for the use of the academy's genius students and had never been open to the public.

Tang San thought of many things; Yu Xiaogang was lying to him. What was his purpose in tricking him to Heaven Dou City?

Was he trying to do him harm?

Should he take action and kill Yu Xiaogang?

Tang San hesitated for a long time before deciding to give Yu Xiaogang a chance to explain.

"San, I'm sorry, but the things I promised you before... your teacher might not be able to accomplish them." Yu Xiaogang sighed, forcing a look of distress onto his stiff, plain face.

"Teacher, has something happened?" Tang San's eyes flickered as he lowered his arm.

"The reason I dared to say I could take you to the Mimicry Cultivation Ground before was because my father is the renowned Thunder Douluo. With his help, even though you are only a Soul Master right now, Tang San, it would be possible for you to enter."

"It is a pity..."

Tang San felt a tightening in his chest. He looked at Yu Xiaogang and asked with an urgent tone, "A pity for what? Teacher, what exactly happened? Please, just tell me; perhaps your student can also contribute some effort."

"Tang San, I originally didn't want to tell you and make you worry, but something has happened at home. My father, the Thunder Douluo, has suddenly lost contact."

"Teacher, your father is a Title Douluo. There shouldn't be many people capable of threatening him. Do you have any suspects in mind?" Tang San asked, analyzing the situation calmly.

He had only learned today that his teacher was the descendant of a Title Douluo; no wonder he was so extraordinary.

Since he had taken the man as his master and could leverage his background and resources, he naturally felt concerned.

"Sigh!" Yu Xiaogang lowered his eyes, looking toward the bookshelf, his gaze avoiding Tang San's. "Although there is no evidence, it is highly probable that people from Martial Soul Hall are the ones who acted against my father."

Yu Xiaogang said this, but he didn't mention why they acted or who had attacked first, selecting only the parts that were favorable to himself.

Upon hearing this, Tang San no longer mentioned his offer to help, instead comforting Yu Xiaogang, "Teacher, you don't need to worry. Your father is a man of great fortune; I believe he will be fine."

Deep down, however, he was suspicious. Since awakening his martial soul, he had gradually learned about the various knowledge and political situations of this world.

Naturally, he knew of the status and conduct of Martial Soul Hall, which, in his previous world, would have been considered a righteous sect.

However, for some reason, he had previously sensed his teacher's hidden dislike for Martial Soul Hall.

This time, his teacher's father had even engaged in a direct conflict and struggle with Martial Soul Hall.

Tang San knew in his heart that the fault might lie on their side, but Yu Xiaogang was his master, and they were in the same boat. Naturally, Tang San chose to side with his master over logic. "Martial Soul Hall attacking others without cause is such a despicable act. Teacher, we should gather people to resist them together; that way, we might be able to rescue your father."

Yu Xiaogang's mouth twitched stiffly. Gathering people to resist Martial Soul Hall—whether in terms of moral standing or military strength, they were at a disadvantage.

"Tang San, I need to think this over carefully. You should go back and rest first!" Yu Xiaogang said, ushering Tang San out.

"Very well, Teacher. You should get some rest as well!" Tang San bowed respectfully as usual and left.

Watching the door close, his eyes turned dark and profound. So, something had happened at home? That actually aligned with what he had overheard.

Still, something felt off; his teacher was definitely hiding something.

Let it be for now...

Yu Xiaogang, having closed the door, was unaware that he had just skirted the edge of life and death. Having successfully brushed off Tang San, he continued to pace behind closed doors, thinking about how to find Bibi Dong.

As for Tang San's suggestion of uniting others to crusade against Martial Soul Hall?

Don't make me laugh. The Thunder Douluo had attacked a Martial Soul Hall transport convoy and was killed in retaliation; the act itself was dishonorable. Exposing it would only let other factions know that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan no longer had a Title Douluo.

Other than damaging the status of the family and the sect, it would be of no use.

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Martial Soul Hall

Qian Xunji looked at the little blonde girl in front of him, who was holding a test paper and shedding golden tears, his expression devoid of ripples.

It was just a primary school "chickens and rabbits in the same cage" problem; what was there to cry about? She hadn't even reached high school geometry, arithmetic progressions, or university-level advanced mathematics yet.

"Father, am I really that stupid?" Every time Qian_Renxue saw her older siblings taking first place in their grades, she fell into self-doubt.

Qian_Renxue had been born at a good time; when she started school, Qian Xunji's educational reforms had just begun.

Martial Soul City not only had the Soul Master Academy for soul masters, but also a Technical Academy for ordinary people who couldn't awaken soul power. As the name implied, it taught ordinary people skills to learn and make a living. The most popular major was Soul Tool engineering, followed by the Pharmacy Academy, which had recently been established with Bian Que serving as the Dean...

Because students at the Martial Soul Hall Soul Master Academy needed to cultivate, they didn't study as much as those at the Technical Academy, but Qian Xunji had still implemented basic compulsory education.

Although the weight of academic subjects wasn't high and didn't affect Qian_Renxue's status as a genius, the ever-competitive Qian_Renxue still wanted to take first place.

And yet, she stared at the math problems, completely stumped!

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Chapter 96: Technical Academy

Students at the Martial Soul Hall Soul Master Academy actually focused more on cultivation and strength, not paying much attention to academic grades. As long as one wasn't a bottom-tier academic failure like Yan in the senior grades, no one cared about these geniuses' academic performance.

Qian_Renxue was different; she was truly competitive and wanted to be first. Especially since her older siblings had excellent academic records, she couldn't afford to lose face for the family.

The genius girl at school appeared to find studying effortless, but she would secretly stay up late at home to catch up on her studies.

"It's just so hard, so hard!" Qian_Renxue wore a mask of agony.

"What is this? At the Technical Academy, this is the simplest basic knowledge. The lower grades have already finished learning it all. It's only because the Martial Soul Hall Soul Master Academy has relaxed the academic requirements that the intermediate soul master academy students are even learning this."

The education system of Douluo Continent was semi-monopolized.

The curriculum of low-level soul master academies, besides cultivation, only taught basic knowledge about soul masters and soul beasts.

As for more advanced topics, such as soul tool manufacturing technology, or the history of the two empires and major factions (they didn't even have records of the overseas Sea God Island; only major factions knew of it, and the secret of reaching the hundredth level to become a god was also kept hidden)...

The selection method for officials in the two great empires was also based on recommendation and inheritance systems, consisting entirely of nobles.

All other trades were passed down through master-apprentice relationships; there were no specialized schools. If you wanted to be a blacksmith, you had to apprentice at a smithy, pay an apprenticeship fee, work for free at your own expense, and serve the master well. Whether you could actually learn the real craft depended on the master's mood. If the master wasn't satisfied, you would truly have worked for nothing for years or even over a decade, only to return home to farm. It was very difficult for ordinary people to get ahead and live a good life.

The Technical Academy founded by Qian Xunji could be considered a way out for ordinary people.