Little Kitten Asks Yu Xiaogang

Before the principal's office at Shrek Academy.

After Yu Xiaogang finished admiring Tang San's third soul skill and his External Soul Bone, a rare look of joy appeared on his rigid face, his mouth stretching almost to his ears.

"Haha, Xiaogang, congratulations on taking in such a fine disciple." Flender, the principal of Shrek Academy, walked up to Yu Xiaogang carrying two breakfasts and patted the latter on the shoulder, laughing heartily.

"These are the fruits of his own hard work; I merely provided some dispensable assistance," Yu Xiaogang said. Though he was being modest, the upturned corners of his mouth could not hide the pride and satisfaction in his heart. Yes, this was his, Yu Xiaogang's, disciple—a peerless genius who possessed Twin Martial Souls, broke the limits of a Soul Master with his third soul ring, and even obtained a one-in-a-million External Soul Bone.

The day Tang San became famous across the Douluo Continent would be the day he, Yu Xiaogang, washed away his past shame. He would use his theories to prove to the world that he, Yu Xiaogang, was no trash.

"Sigh, you can't say it like that. If not for your theoretical guidance, how could Little San have achieved what he has today? Even with Twin Martial Souls, we both know the Blue Silver Grass is a bona fide trash martial soul. To reach this stage, it is all thanks to your expert guidance," Flender continued to flatter him.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slowly, not denying it, then heard Flender say, "You won't be leaving this time, will you?"

"I will stay here until Little San graduates," Yu Xiaogang said. "Tell me, how is the situation at Shrek Academy?"

Flender sighed, "The academy's financial situation is worrying."

Yu Xiaogang said with some dissatisfaction, "I didn't ask you about that; I asked about the students."

"Including Little San, there are seven students in total, covering Power Attack, Agility Attack, Control, Food, and Support systems. There is even a Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda user among them. You could say it is the most perfect seven-person combination, and each one is a rare genius of this generation." A flash of hesitation crossed Flender's eyes. "However, there are quite a few thorns among them, one of whom is a girl named Zhu Zhuqing."

Yu Xiaogang frowned, "Did she fail to complete the curriculum set by the academy teachers?"

Flender shook his head, "No, she completes it very well, and in terms of sheer effort, almost no one in the entire academy can surpass her."

"Then why?" Yu Xiaogang was puzzled.

Flender said with some distress, "Her personality seems a bit too reclusive, and she doesn't seem to tolerate any sand in her eyes. She doesn't quite agree with some of the academy's rules."

"For example, last time, when Zhao Wuji led the team to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for soul rings, they passed by an inn and crossed paths with Blue Sunshine Academy. Dai Mubai and Hongjun, upholding Shrek Academy's policy that 'a mediocre person is one who dares not cause trouble,' took the initiative to provoke them. Perhaps because their mouths were a bit foul, they even teased a female student from Blue Sunshine Academy."

"Zhu Zhuqing felt this was bullying the weak and stirring up trouble for no reason, so she chose not to intervene. Even Ning Rongrong, who is on good terms with her, didn't make a move."

Yu Xiaogang said, "Hearing you put it that way, she really is a thorn. This is fatal for an excellent team. But it doesn't matter; you just need to hand over their training entirely to me when the time comes."

Flender's eyes lit up, "Xiaogang, what method do you have?"

"You'll know when the time comes," a wise light flashed in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.

"You really do love keeping people in suspense. Forget it, let's eat first. After the meal, I will introduce you to those little monsters so you can get acquainted. With a theory master like you teaching them, I believe they will be very happy."

Flender shook his head helplessly, handed a breakfast to Yu Xiaogang, and the two walked into the principal's office.

After breakfast, the class bell rang on time. All the teachers and students of Shrek, including Yu Xiaogang, gathered on the academy playground.

Flender's gaze swept over the seven students with a serious expression, and then he began to introduce the academy teachers one by one.

"This is Teacher Li Yusong, Martial Soul Dragon Pattern Staff, a level 63 Soul Emperor."

"This is Teacher Lu Qibin, Martial Soul Star Luo Chess, a level 66 Soul Emperor."

"This is Teacher Shao Xin, Martial Soul Sugar Bean, a level 71 Soul Saint. A Food-system Soul Master. Teacher Shao is definitely one of the top five powerhouses among the Food-system Soul Masters I know."

When it was Yu Xiaogang's turn, Flender did not introduce his martial soul or his soul power level, but instead changed his tone.

"This last one is even more remarkable. He is the one who, through his own research, derived the Ten Great Competitions of Martial Souls. He is hailed as the greatest authority on martial soul theory, the wisest Soul Master, and is also Tang San's teacher: Mr. Yu Xiaogang. Of course, he is also my old brother; we have known each other for decades. Perhaps you aren't very familiar with his name, but I believe you have all heard of his title. From now on, you may address him as Grandmaster."

On the far right of the seven students, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but frown as she listened to Flender's introduction, thinking to herself, So this is the 'Grand-trash' that Lan Si once mentioned to me?

Recalling the various evaluations Lan Si had made of Yu Xiaogang, expressing his dissatisfaction, Zhu Zhuqing raised her right hand on an impulse.

"Student Zhu Zhuqing, is something the matter?" Flender frowned, a bad premonition rising in his heart.

Zhu Zhuqing said sternly, "Principal, what is Grandmaster's martial soul? And what is his soul power level? To be able to teach such an 'excellent' disciple as Tang San, is he even more powerful than you and Teacher Zhao Wuji?" After her observations during this period, Tang San seemed to possess a certain trait similar to Lan Si; more accurately, on some level, she saw a shadow of Lan Si in Tang San.

If Yu Xiaogang were truly as incompetent as Lan Si said, then Tang San's growth likely had nothing to do with him.

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, the other Shrek students couldn't help but perk up, their gazes shifting to Tang San. Although they didn't know much about Yu Xiaogang, they had seen Tang San's excellence with their own eyes. How could a teacher who could train such a disciple not be excellent?

The faces of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Flender all turned dark simultaneously, and the atmosphere in the field suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Especially Yu Xiaogang, who had originally intended to sternly lecture the seven students to establish his authority as a teacher after Flender's introduction, instantly wilted.

Born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, possessing the Luo Sanpao martial soul, and having his soul power permanently capped at level 29—these were the things that were the eternal pain of his life.

It was precisely because of this damned background, this damned martial soul, and this damned soul power level that he was called trash by the world.

After a long while, the atmosphere was broken as Flender spoke up, "Alright, you are dismissed for now. You just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest yesterday, so rest for a day. Gather here tomorrow morning; Grandmaster will conduct special training for you."

The group also sensed that the atmosphere was inexplicably wrong. Hearing Flender's words, they didn't ask any further questions and dispersed one after another.

"Zhuqing, I wonder if you have any time? Today I would like to..." As soon as they were dismissed, Dai Mubai couldn't wait to extend an invitation to Zhu Zhuqing, but she couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind. Taking Ning Rongrong with her, she quickened her pace, and the two soon disappeared from his sight.

Leaving only Dai Mubai behind, barking impotently.