Yu Xiaogang Was No Theory Master at All!

Did he really think Tang San was someone who followed the rules?

If Yu Xiaogang's example of being thrown into prison by a Spirit Hall deacon after farting two students to death had not served as a warning to Tang San, Tang San would not have bothered with any of this nonsense.

Back when he did not know Spirit Hall's rules, he had even been ready to pull a knife on that somewhat harsh gatekeeper.

That alone showed that Tang San did not value human lives at all.

It was only because people could not be killed casually on Douluo Continent that he chose a gentler approach first.

And if Xiao Chenyu could not give him the answer he wanted, he would not mind resuming his original line of work for Yu Xiaogang's sake.

Meanwhile.

Xiao Chenyu found Chen Yumo, who had been waiting for a long time, in the dormitory.

That was right, waiting for a long time.

Ever since Chen Yumo had decided to execute Gangzi, he had planned every step ahead, including the possibility that once news of his Martial Soul Evolution spread, Tang San or Gangzi would come to ask—or directly question—him about it.

He simply had not expected Tang San and Gangzi not to show up in person, instead sending Xiao Chenyu to embarrass himself for them.

That was even harder to hold back laughter at.

Had the master and disciple who pointed at Chen Yumo's nose and cursed him two years ago now lost even the courage to stand before him?

He rated the two of them as Shuke and Beita and the Haier Brothers.

"That was what happened." Xiao Chenyu told Chen Yumo about Tang San coming to find him earlier, then said guiltily, "I can't afford to offend them either, so I could only do as they told me."

"But it's fine. I told Tang San too that even if you're my little brother, you have no obligation to reveal the secret of your Martial Soul Evolution. I didn't come here because I absolutely had to complete Tang San's assignment. It doesn't matter whether you tell me or not."

Was it really that simple?

Chen Yumo chuckled inwardly.

Never overestimate the bottom line of the Haier Brothers, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, because their bottom line was definitely far, far, far lower than one could imagine.

If he did not say it now, he would probably have to explain it to Tang San's mother later.

"It's fine, Xiao Lao Da. There's nothing I can't say." Chen Yumo beamed.

"You... if you don't want to say it, then don't." Xiao Chenyu hesitated. He was clearly being threatened, so why did he look so happy?

He was forcing a smile, right?

No, I really was this happy.

Chen Yumo's smile grew even brighter. "I'm not forcing myself, really. If they want to know, then I'll let them know."

"But before that, I have a question for you, Xiao Lao Da."

Xiao Chenyu paused slightly, then nodded. "Sure, ask away. I came here to ask you such an awkward question. Even if you ask how many mistresses my dad has outside, I'll tell you every last detail."

Six six six.

A loving father and filial son.

"That has nothing to do with it." Chen Yumo scratched his cheek awkwardly. "My question is simple. Do you know at what age people eat the most and grow the fastest?"

"Isn't that obvious? It has to be when they're young. At our age, we can eat three big bowls every day, and our height and weight shoot up year after year," Xiao Chenyu replied without hesitation.

"Martial Souls are actually the same as people." Chen Yumo nodded with a smile. "A Spirit Master's best age for cultivation is also when the Martial Soul is at its most active. During this period, a Martial Soul is like a human child. As long as it receives enough nourishment and sufficient exercise, it can grow rapidly."

"Nourishment means resources, while exercise means meditation. Give it the right resources and meditate long enough for the Martial Soul to digest the nourishment, and it will naturally grow."

"Over the past two years, I fed my Ice Silkworm Martial Soul enough Cold Mulberry Leaves for it to accumulate sufficient energy for Metamorphosis. When I obtained my Spirit Ring, it was then able to Break Cocoon and become a butterfly naturally. It isn't some great secret. I simply treated my Martial Soul as a companion that truly possessed Life."

"A companion that truly possesses Life..." Xiao Chenyu was stunned. He instinctively lowered his head and looked at his right hand.

Whenever he used his Martial Soul, his right hand was always the first to transform into a wolf claw.

Thinking honestly, had he ever treated his Martial Soul as a companion?

No.

He had only treated it as strength, as a tool.

Once he realized his mindset and changed the way he viewed his Martial Soul, he actually felt that his wolf Martial Soul had become a little more harmonious with him.

"I've learned a great deal!" Xiao Chenyu gave Chen Yumo a deep bow.

"Everyone's Martial Soul possesses spirituality, without exception. It is only that the stronger the Martial Soul, the greater its spirituality," Chen Yumo said.

"If that's the case, can the master's Martial Soul evolve like your Ice Silkworm?" Xiao Chenyu asked.

"In theory, no. In practice, there is a faint possibility." Chen Yumo shook his head.

"Like you just said, a person grows fastest during childhood. Once they have fully grown into an adult, no matter how much nutrition they consume, it is difficult for them to grow taller. They can only keep getting fatter. Martial Souls are the same."

"Yu Xiaogang's Luo Sanpao has already obtained two Spirit Rings and missed two chances to evolve. The fact that it has remained at rank twenty-nine for so long proves that his potential has already been exhausted. Continuing to cultivate it now is meaningless. No matter how many resources you feed it, it cannot grow taller. It can only get fatter."

"And in truth, getting fatter is not a good kind of growth. It is merely fat formed by a large amount of energy accumulating in the body because it cannot be digested. Too much of it is harmful to the body instead."

"As for why I said it is impossible in theory but has a slight chance in practice, it is because there are too many fortuitous opportunities in this world. Perhaps there happens to be one that can help him evolve. But such an opportunity can only be found through little bits of practice and luck."

"But as far as I'm concerned, Yu Xiaogang cannot evolve using my method. He has already missed the most suitable stage for growth."

"Don't call me boss anymore. Let me call you boss instead." Xiao Chenyu's eyes were filled with shock as he could not help swearing. "In front of you, what the hell kind of theory master is Yu Xiaogang?"

"He can't even compare to a single hair on your head!"

"Hey, keep it low-key." Chen Yumo waved his hand calmly. "Did you remember everything I said? Just reply to Tang San according to this."

"There's no secret to Martial Soul Evolution, nor did I use any secret technique. I simply nurtured my Martial Soul as a companion with Life and let it grow naturally."

"I remembered it all. I'll go reply to Tang San right now!" Xiao Chenyu nodded. He had completely changed from Xiao Lao Da into Xiao Lao Di, automatically accepting his identity as Chen Yumo's little brother.

After closing the door, Chen Yumo smiled faintly. "Gangzi, I hope you like this gift I prepared for you."