Nan Xuan learned through his soul skill that Tang San had not met the master. After his recent searches and investigation, he discovered that the master had switched professions.
Nan Xuan truly had not expected Yu Xiaogang to pull this off in an era that had yet to develop novel-reading software.
He had previously underestimated the imagination of internet users and overestimated the world consciousness's efforts to patch up the plot.
Take a look at these posts, and you would understand.
"@Yu Xiaogang, when will your <The Night Before My Wedding, I Discovered My Wife Was Actually My Cousin> continue updating?"
"Yu Xiaogang, author of <The Night Before My Wedding, I Discovered My Wife Was Actually My Cousin>, emerged out of nowhere and created Douluo Continent's first romance novel genre, playing a decisive role in the development of fiction."
"How to publish articles in the Network World through a personal account: the best example is @Yu Xiaogang."
A great master of his generation, Yu Xiaogang, had actually gone off to write romance novels. It had only been a short while since Nan Xuan last paid attention to him, and he had already become like this. If things continued this way, his Shrek Troupe might turn into Shrek Paradise.
Nan Xuan smiled bitterly, completely at a loss as to how this plot was supposed to proceed.
In a village near Suotuo City.
"Xiaogang, not bad. Your book has received tremendous attention in the Network World. It would be such a shame to waste talent like yours. It would be great if the God of the Network created something specifically for reading and publishing novels," said a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
"Flender, shut up already," said the stocky, short man beside him.
Zhao Wuji gestured for Flender to look at Yu Xiaogang's expression.
"Cough, cough. Xiaogang, although your Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul did not get successfully promoted, haven't you found your true path instead? Right? So stop thinking about all that research and just stay at Shrek Academy and write books," Flender said with a smile, trying to comfort him.
Yu Xiaogang sat at the table with his chin resting on his left hand, sighing weakly.
He had thought that once he summarized all his knowledge, he would be able to prove everything. Who would have thought that his Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul simply could not gain any publicity online, much less in reality?
As for the Network World, Nan Xuan admitted that it did have something to do with him. As for reality, he had nothing to say about it.
What struck Yu Xiaogang the hardest was that the memoir he had casually written had been posted online by Flender. Internet users had even given it the title <The Night Before My Wedding, I Discovered My Wife Was Actually My Cousin>, by Yu Xiaogang.
The book had become popular the moment it was released, giving Yu Xiaogang's name some fame in the Network World.
"Fate truly makes fools of people." Yu Xiaogang could only use those words to sum up his life.
Watching Yu Xiaogang's plot take such a turn, Nan Xuan could not help sympathizing with him. So he developed a system for him: the Network Reading System, where authors could publish novels and readers could read them. More importantly, authors could earn money from it.
Nan Xuan posted this information on his personal account and then tagged Yu Xiaogang.
"Hm?" Yu Xiaogang jolted upright.
He reached out and touched it, entering the Network World.
"The God of the Network actually tagged me and even specially created Network Reading for me." Yu Xiaogang was dumbfounded. Was the God of the Network being a little too unprofessional?
Both Zhao Wuji and Flender followed the God of the Network's personal account. Their Network Card imprints had notified them. The God of the Network rarely posted anything on his own account, and whenever he did, it was usually to announce new features or games.
The two had just entered the network and taken a look.
Flender immediately logged out, stared excitedly at Yu Xiaogang, and said, "Xiaogang, you saw it too, right? This is the God of the Network! He has never tagged anyone individually before, yet this time he specially created Network Reading for you. You're going to become famous."
Zhao Wuji's eyes sparkled with little stars. He had not expected to live to see the day Shrek Academy could pay salaries.
"So you two want me to write books and make money to support the academy?" Yu Xiaogang looked at them speechlessly.
Flender said awkwardly, "Was it that obvious?"
Yu Xiaogang directly rolled his eyes at him.
Flender felt a little guilty after his thoughts had been seen through, so he smiled and said, "Xiaogang, look. What is this place?"
"This is an academy. As long as we run the academy well and get students, why would you have to worry about having nowhere to put your theories into practice?"
Yu Xiaogang, who was sitting on the sofa, heard those words, and the flame of hope in his heart was reignited. He laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha, heaven will not cut off my path to fame!"
Inside Blue Tyrant Academy.
A voluptuous noblewoman watered flowers in the backyard, the corners of her lips lifting from time to time.
"Xiaogang still hasn't forgotten me. He wrote that book in such detail. He must still want to be with me." Liu Erlong had also discovered that book in the Network World.
As the book's female protagonist, she naturally knew how true those stories were.
Ling, Nan Xuan's exclusive Smart Guide, had already signed a contract with Yu Xiaogang, making him Douluo Continent's first online author.
With a leading figure in place, people brimming with literary talent and wild imagination came forward one after another. However, Nan Xuan could not possibly approve all of them, so he arranged the methods of writing and signing novels from his previous life.
Sitting in a chair before the wooden house, Nan Xuan shook his head and laughed. "I truly didn't expect Yu Xiaogang to have such a move."
"But if this continues, there will be no one to guide Tang San in obtaining his first and second soul rings or cultivating his Blue Silver Grass martial soul."
Thinking of that gave Nan Xuan a headache. Would he really end up ruining this world?
Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy.
Tang San followed the number plates on the doors and found Dorm Seven.
The moment he pushed open the door, he was met with the disdainful looks of a group of elementary school students.
"Newcomer, our dorm has a rule. We play a one-on-one match in Martial Soul Canyon. Whoever wins is the boss." Wang Sheng crossed his legs and looked at Tang San, who had just entered.
Tang San was a little stunned to encounter such a situation the moment he walked in. Then he slowly said, "But I don't want to be the boss."
Tang San had no interest in being the boss. It came with responsibilities, which was troublesome.
"That won't do. You have to fight." Unexpectedly, Wang Sheng and the others refused to agree.
Tang San could only accept this personal showcase of his.
Tang San did as usual and chose the Silver Needle martial soul. After all, he had used this martial soul for three years and was very familiar with it.
Wang Sheng chose his own tiger martial soul, ferocious and powerful.
The two exchanged their personal account information before entering a friend-versus-friend room for an individual match.
Once both sides were ready, the match began. The other roommates also entered the Network World because Martial Soul Glory had a spectator function.
"His martial soul is a Silver Needle?" Wang Sheng had assumed everyone would fight with their innate martial souls, just like him.
"A tiger martial soul. Strong, ferocious, with sharp claws, but average speed." Tang San understood Wang Sheng's characteristics as soon as he saw his martial soul. With the support of the Mysterious Heaven Skill, his memory was exceptional.
Tang San smiled. Once he unleashed Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Wang Sheng became confused and randomly used soul skills, but not a single attack hit.
Tang San seized the opportunity, leaped into the air, and threw a needle at the back of his opponent's head. Wang Sheng immediately turned into a streak of light and exited the game.
After Tang San exited the game, he met an adorable girl. He dared to guarantee that she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen.
"Can I be the boss? That sounds like a lot of fun." After Xiao Wu learned that winning would make her the boss, she turned to Tang San and challenged him to an individual match.
As a beautiful rabbit girl of the new era, she naturally had a Network Card, something everyone possessed. If you did not recognize money, people thought you were cute. If you did not have a Network Card, sorry, people thought you were not human.
Looking at this pink-themed girl, Tang San quietly made up his mind.
"Little San, don't follow the same old path as your mother and me." Tang Hao secretly watched from the side using Soul Power.
A few days later, Tang Hao brought Tang San to Soul Hunting Forest to obtain a soul ring. Although its age was a little low, it was still Bind.
"Little San, Dad needs to take care of some matters. I've also been in hiding for too long; it's time to go out and make some rounds. If you need to obtain a soul ring and don't have anyone suitable to help you, contact me through the Network World. I'll come back," Tang Hao instructed his son. He planned to take a look around the continent. He had been away for too long, and now that his son's talent was so outstanding, it could not be wasted.
"Mm, okay, Dad. I understand." Tang San was not saddened in the slightest by Tang Hao's sudden departure.
He had always felt that his father was a Title Douluo. How could he truly remain in a village forever?
After father and son spoke for a while, Tang Hao left.
The school break season.
"Little San, are you really taking me home? Wouldn't that be a little inappropriate? What if your father has already returned?" Xiao Wu asked Tang San hesitantly.
"Xiao Wu, he definitely hasn't returned at this time. And even if he has, there's nothing to worry about. It's fine," Tang San said naturally to Xiao Wu.
Tang San had not told anyone that his father was the Clear Sky Douluo. It was his greatest asset in this world. According to the first rule in the general principles of the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record: "Never let anyone you cannot fully trust know the extent of your true strength."
As for the fourth rule, do not play the pig to eat the tiger, Tang San believed that it only counted if others discovered it. If they did not discover it, then like Hidden Weaponry, it needed to be used from the shadows.
The moment Tang San stepped into Holy Soul Village, Nan Xuan used his soul skill to give him a full-body examination and see whether he had deviated from his path.
"Good. No major problems." Nan Xuan smiled after confirming that.
The reason Nan Xuan did this was because he wanted the protagonist to successfully inherit the godhood. When war came, Faith Points would be easiest to obtain. Of course, if he gathered enough Faith Points before then, Tang San could forget about getting that godhood.
"Little San, you're home from school." When Nan Xuan saw Tang San approaching, he called out with a smile.
"Yeah, Uncle Nan Xuan." Tang San held Xiao Wu's hand as they headed home.
"Little San, who was that uncle just now? You seem to respect him a lot," Xiao Wu asked Tang San curiously.
"Him? You know there are only two households where my home is located. Uncle Nan Xuan often goes out to do business, so he's relatively wealthy and has helped my family a great deal," Tang San explained to Xiao Wu with a smile.
Yet he felt deeply troubled inside. When would he ever repay what he owed? His father's blacksmithing probably could not repay it. Altogether, it amounted to one thousand Network Gold Coins.
But who would dare ask a Title Douluo for money? Hehehe.
Thinking that, Tang San felt much better.
Inside Nan Xuan's home.
"You saw it too just now, didn't you?" Nan Xuan was naturally referring to Xiao Wu.
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