"Oh, and what are you supposed to be, daring to speak to me like that?"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Yao Xuan gave a cold laugh.
His voice sent a bone-chilling shiver through Yu Xiaogang, and cold sweat broke out across his back!
What an arrogant little brat. Still, since he can defeat Tang San so easily, he must be quite strong.
If I could take a genius like him as my disciple, then with Tang San as well, wouldn't I have a chance at producing two Douluo-level experts from one school?
Then, who in the world would dare mock me or look down on my theories?
Hearing Tang San's words, Yu Xiaogang frowned, feeling that the situation was becoming difficult.
However, seeing that Yao Xuan could easily defeat Tang San, Yu Xiaogang found himself having other thoughts.
He hoped to take Yao Xuan as his disciple and use him to make a name for himself!
"My name is Yu Xiaogang, and I'm Tang San's teacher!"
"You and Tang San are both students at Nuoding Academy. Friendly sparring is one thing, but why did you have to deal him such a vicious blow?"
With that in mind, Yu Xiaogang gave a light cough and deliberately put on the air of an expert, trying to claim the moral high ground and condemn Yao Xuan.
"Oh, so you're Tang San's teacher!"
"Come take a look at the fine disciple you've taught. In a fair Soul Master duel, he actually used such a despicable Hidden Arrow. Tsk, tsk. What a shameless guy!"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Yao Xuan sneered. He toyed with the Hidden Arrow in his hand, glared at Yu Xiaogang, and mocked him without holding back.
"I-is that true?"
Hearing Yao Xuan's words, Yu Xiaogang panicked a little.
If Tang San really had used a Hidden Weapon first, there was little Yu Xiaogang could do to help him—let alone accuse Yao Xuan of going too far!
"Of course it's true! I'm sure every student watching can vouch for me."
Looking at Yu Xiaogang's crestfallen expression, Yao Xuan smiled slightly.
At his words, the students around them all nodded.
They loathed shameless scoundrels like Tang San, and naturally weren't about to cover for him!
Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang felt rather helpless.
But years of life had already made Yu Xiaogang's skin as thick as a pig's backside.
Though he was clearly in the wrong, he showed not the slightest remorse.
"Oh, dear, I'm terribly sorry, young friend. This is all my fault for failing to teach my disciple properly. How shameful, how shameful!"
With a smile plastered on his face, Yu Xiaogang looked at Yao Xuan and pleaded humbly on Tang San's behalf.
"Hahahaha! Let him go? Since when did the world make things that easy?"
"I'm telling you, Yu Xiaogang, if I hadn't been strong enough and had fallen for Tang San's underhanded trick, I might already be dead!"
"Not killing him on the spot today was already the greatest mercy I could show!"
"Originally, all he had to do was kneel and beg for mercy, calling me 'Grandpa Yao, spare me!' three times, and I would have let him go."
"But who knew he'd be so stubborn? Even after passing out, he still wouldn't beg for mercy."
"So, since you're his teacher and want me to spare him, you can do it in his place!"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words and seeing the greasy smile on his face, Yao Xuan smiled faintly as he spoke.
At Yao Xuan's words, Yu Xiaogang's smile froze. His sallow face flushed red with anger!
But Yu Xiaogang also understood that, as a cripple, he had no grounds to get angry. All he could do was swallow his rage!
"Yao Xuan, I really can't agree to kneel and beg you for mercy."
"But to persuade you to forgive Xiao San, I'm willing to offer you a great opportunity—a tremendous one!"
"Earlier, I only introduced myself halfway. I'm not just Tang San's teacher. On Douluo Continent, I also have an honored title: 'Grandmaster'!"
"When it comes to studying Martial Souls, I, Yu Xiaogang, consider myself second to none. No one else dares claim to be first!"
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"Even Spirit Hall's research into Martial Souls isn't one-tenth as good as mine!"
"You could say that my name, Yu Xiaogang, carries great weight across Douluo Continent!"
"My 'Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls' is a theory so earth-shaking it could move heaven and make ghosts weep!"
"A Grandmaster like me doesn't take disciples lightly."
"For example, in all these decades, Tang San has been the only disciple I've accepted."
"Now that you've defeated Tang San and proven your potential, I'm willing to take you as my disciple, become your teacher, and guide you on the path to becoming a powerhouse!"
"I believe that with your talent and this Grandmaster's meticulous guidance, breaking through to Titled Douluo will be no problem!"
"Do you think such an incredible opportunity is enough to make you spare Tang San?"
Looking at Yao Xuan, Yu Xiaogang rocked his head from side to side and spoke with great confidence. The more he talked, the more excited he became, as if he truly were a Grandmaster admired by all.
If Yao Xuan had been a naïve child who'd just left home, Yu Xiaogang's eloquent boasting might really have fooled him into thinking that Yu Xiaogang was a peerless expert who'd lived in seclusion.
Unfortunately for Yu Xiaogang, Yao Xuan was a transmigrator and had seen through his act long ago.
What a load of nonsense about being a Grandmaster!
It was just a title people used to tease and mock him, yet Yu Xiaogang had taken it as praise. What a joke!
The truth was, Yu Xiaogang was nothing but a fraud who craved fame and pretended to be an expert. He had no real talent or knowledge at all.
As for his vaunted "Ten Core Competitiveness Theories of Martial Souls," they were nothing more than a summary of other people's experience mixed with things he'd made up himself. There was nothing original about them.
This useless man actually dared try to fool him and even wanted him to become his disciple. It was laughable!
Today, Yao Xuan had to make sure Yu Xiaogang embarrassed himself!
With that thought, Yao Xuan came up with a plan. Rather than getting angry, he simply gave a faint smile.
"Hahahaha! You're the Grandmaster? That's the funniest joke I've ever heard!"
"But since you claim to be a Grandmaster, I'll test you."
"If you can answer my question, then you really do have some ability, and I'll spare Tang San."
"Otherwise, you're a fraud, and you'll have to kneel and beg for mercy in Tang San's place. How does that sound?"
Yao Xuan asked with a faint smile.
"Of course! Ask away! When it comes to Martial Souls, there isn't a question I, Yu Xiaogang, can't answer!"
Hearing Yao Xuan's words, Yu Xiaogang replied with complete confidence.
"Good! When I awakened my Martial Soul at Spirit Hall, even the deacon couldn't identify it. For my first question, I'd like you to identify my Martial Soul."
Seeing Yu Xiaogang agree, Yao Xuan's lips curled slightly into a knowing smile.
"Of course! A question like that is child's play for me!"
Hearing Yao Xuan's words, Yu Xiaogang wore a confident smile.
"Good!"
Seeing that the Grandmaster had taken the bait, Yao Xuan smiled slightly, focused his thoughts, and activated Martial Soul Possession.
The next moment, the mighty Emperor Auspicious Beast Martial Soul appeared behind Yao Xuan.
"Ah!"
A look of terror flashed through Yu Xiaogang's eyes. In an instant, he wet himself!
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