Mandala Snake, the Bond Between Master and Disciples

Yu Xiaogang explained, "My Martial Soul is a mutated Martial Soul, but it mutated in a bad direction. When Sanpao first awakened, my Innate Soul Power was only half a rank. No matter how hard I worked, I could never break through Rank 30, so I could only study Martial Souls in theory."

Tang San suddenly felt a sense of mutual understanding with Yu Xiaogang. Yu Xiaogang was deeply devoted to Martial Souls, while he himself was deeply devoted to hidden weapons.

Tang San apologized, "I'm sorry, Teacher. I brought up something painful."

"It's fine." Yu Xiaogang shook his head.

Su Yu smiled and said, "Teacher, there's no need for you to be sad. Once Senior Brother and I become Titled Douluo, we'll slap the faces of everyone who ever looked down on you."

Yu Xiaogang smiled. "Xiao Yu, you really are confident. Do you know what a Titled Douluo means?"

"Who cares what it means? If one thrust doesn't kill them, then I'll use two!" The Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear appeared in Su Yu's hand, and he began to swing it.

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

Tang San: "..."

Yu Xiaogang gave him a knuckle rap and said irritably, "Do you think you're killing chickens?"

Su Yu merely smiled and said nothing more.

Soon afterward, Yu Xiaogang led the two of them deeper into the Soul Hunting Forest.

By evening, Yu Xiaogang checked the sky and chose a spot to make camp. He had Tang San and Su Yu scatter some powder around the area. Su Yu felt it was completely unnecessary. He was hoping a few Soul Beasts would show up so he could have some fun.

After the powder had been scattered, Yu Xiaogang began teaching Tang San and Su Yu. Before long, Luo Sanpao suddenly barked twice. The three immediately looked in one direction, where several pairs of eyes appeared ahead.

"They're Netherworld Wolves. You two stay where you are and don't move." After saying that, Yu Xiaogang looked at the six gray-furred wolves, each over a meter long, that had arrived before them.

Yu Xiaogang snorted at the six Netherworld Wolves. "Six ten-year Netherworld Wolves dare come looking for trouble with me?"

Su Yu suddenly took out the Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear and charged straight at the Netherworld Wolves. "Teacher, they're just a few little dogs. Let me handle them."

By the time he finished speaking, Su Yu had already reached the Netherworld Wolves. They immediately bared their fangs and pounced at him. Su Yu's lips curled upward as he swept his spear sideways, sending all six Netherworld Wolves flying with a single strike.

Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were both stunned for a moment when they saw Su Yu effortlessly sweep aside the six Netherworld Wolves. Ten-year Netherworld Wolves were indeed not powerful, but they were still not something a Rank 10 Soul Scholar could handle.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Su Yu and said, "Xiao Yu, it seems I underestimated you."

Su Yu turned back with a wide grin. At that moment, the scent of blood spread through the air. Tang San frowned; he was far too familiar with that smell.

Yu Xiaogang also looked around vigilantly, while Su Yu directly locked onto the source of it.

Hiss, hiss, hiss.

A large green snake over three meters long appeared behind Su Yu. The Mandala Snake fixed its cold gaze on him. Its instincts told it that Su Yu was dangerous, so it wanted to ambush him.

The Mandala Snake slammed its tail against the ground and shot toward Su Yu. Tang San had already activated his Purple Demon Eyes, and when he saw the Mandala Snake rushing at Su Yu, he immediately shouted, "Junior Brother, watch out!"

Su Yu smiled faintly and leaped into the air. The Mandala Snake's attack missed, and Su Yu tightened his grip on the spear before driving it straight down toward the snake's body.

Bang!

The spear pierced the Mandala Snake's body like a streak of light.

"Hiss—"

The Mandala Snake cried out in pain and thrashed wildly. Yet the Dragongallbladder Bright Silver Spear did not move in the slightest. Blood poured from the Mandala Snake's body in great streams, and before long, it fainted.

Su Yu looked at Tang San. "Senior Brother, hurry and give this big snake the finishing blow."

Yu Xiaogang immediately said, "Xiao San, go quickly." As he spoke, he threw a dagger to Tang San.

Tang San took the dagger and rushed forward without hesitation, plunging it into the Mandala Snake's head.

A moment later, wisps of yellow light emerged from the Mandala Snake's body. The yellow light grew denser and denser, eventually condensing into a yellow ring above the Mandala Snake's corpse.

Yu Xiaogang walked over to the Mandala Snake and smiled at the Soul Ring. "Xiao San, absorb this Soul Ring."

Tang San asked doubtfully, "My Blue Silver Grass is plant-type. Can it absorb an animal-type Soul Ring?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded. Tang San looked at Su Yu, then shook his head. "Teacher, Junior Brother injured it. Junior Brother should absorb it instead."

Su Yu waved his hand. "I don't need it. I wouldn't even look twice at such a trash Soul Ring."

Yu Xiaogang knew Su Yu was extraordinary, but hearing those words still made him want to hit Su Yu.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San. "Xiao San, absorb it. This Mandala Snake's Soul Ring is very suitable for you, but not for Xiao Yu."

Tang San finally nodded and began absorbing the Soul Ring.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Su Yu. "Xiao Yu, once Xiao San finishes absorbing the Soul Ring, I'll take you to find one."

Su Yu shook his head. "No need. I'll just condense one myself." As he spoke, Su Yu closed his eyes. Yellow light suddenly emerged from his body, and before long, a yellow Soul Ring appeared around him.

Yu Xiaogang stared blankly at the scene. Once Su Yu opened his eyes, Yu Xiaogang immediately said, "Xiao Yu, I knew you were unusual, but I never expected you to be a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast... How could you condense a Soul Ring so openly in front of outsiders when it's such a secret matter?"

There was surprise in Yu Xiaogang's tone, but also a trace of reproach. Su Yu was his disciple now. How could he not think for Su Yu's sake?

Su Yu smiled unconcernedly. "Teacher, you're my teacher. Are you an outsider?"

Yu Xiaogang froze. After a moment, he gripped Su Yu's shoulders and said, "Xiao Yu, I'm grateful that you trust me so much, but you must remember this: there are some things you cannot tell anyone, not even those closest and dearest to you. Do you understand?"

Su Yu nodded slightly. He was no fool. The reason he had fearlessly condensed his Soul Ring was not only because he trusted Yu Xiaogang, but also because his strength was there for all to see. He feared no one at all.

"Teacher, I understand. Actually, I'm not some Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. It's just that I don't need to hunt Soul Beasts to obtain Soul Rings. If you believe it, you can think of me as... a god." Su Yu looked Yu Xiaogang in the eyes.

Yu Xiaogang nodded calmly. "I believe you."

This time, Su Yu was the one who froze. He asked in confusion, "Teacher, you believe me just like that? You don't think I got kicked in the head by a donkey? Why do you trust me so easily?"

Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly. "Because you are my disciple."