Yu Xiaogang's Obsession

"Chen Yu, I didn't expect you to be so strong."

"Come on, let's spar."

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up as she spoke. She had just heard about Chen Yu's record.

After lunch today, she had gone to condense her Spirit Ring so she could deal with those noble students in the future. She hadn't been at the academy.

"No. Fighting you would just mean getting beaten up."

"They only got hurt today because they didn't know the characteristics of my Martial Soul. Otherwise, I'd be the one getting beaten and injured."

Chen Yu lay motionless on his bed. There was no way he would fight the Hooligan Rabbit.

If he won, he would never have another peaceful day. He only wanted to cultivate diligently and let everyone know he was a hardworking, ambitious student.

Once his Soul Power started growing relatively quickly, people would naturally assume it was the result of his hard work. After all, he had been at the academy the whole time, and there was no other explanation besides diligent cultivation.

"Then let me see your Martial Soul."

That was no big deal. He would be using this bow and arrow Martial Soul often in the future, so there was no need to hide it from people like Little Turtle.

Xiao Wu looked at the bow before her and reached out to touch its body. A chilling sensation washed over her, instantly clearing her mind somewhat.

This Martial Soul was not simple. She reached that conclusion in an instant.

Then why was Chen Yu's Innate Soul Power only Level One? Her little head was filled with confusion.

"Chen Yu, is your Innate Soul Power really only Level One?"

Chen Yu was somewhat surprised by her question. What had Xiao Wu just done? Why was she asking that? With a puzzled expression, he said, "It's Level One. An official from Spirit Hall tested it personally. Is there a problem?"

Hearing Chen Yu say that, Xiao Wu did not think too much about it and told him what she had felt.

"You must be overthinking it. My bow is icy cold. Anyone who touches it would feel more awake."

Although he said that, Chen Yu still decided not to let anyone touch his Martial Soul in the future.

Especially Yu Xiaogang. Once he returned and heard about Chen Yu's situation, he would probably be unable to resist wanting to study it.

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Ever since learning the cultivation method, Chen Yu had begun cultivating like mad.

Other than eating, sleeping, and cleaning, he spent all his time cultivating. The others in Dorm Seven were alarmed just watching him.

It was too crazy. He was grinding far too hard.

Even Xiao Wu was influenced by Chen Yu and began cultivating seriously.

Because of Chen Yu, Xiao Chenyu no longer bullied the work-study students, leaving Xiao Wu, the big sister of the group, with nowhere to show off.

When there was a cultivation maniac in the dorm, everyone else could only passively go along with it.

In just three or four days, everyone in Dorm Seven had started grinding hard.

The oldest among them was only twelve. They were all children, and children were easily influenced by the crowd. As long as a few people imitated Chen Yu, the rest naturally could not escape it.

That had been Chen Yu's goal. He wanted everyone to work hard together. Then they could all improve together, and even if he improved a little more than the others, no one would suspect anything.

When Tang San returned to Dorm Seven, he naturally found his roommates diligently cultivating.

Tang San did not know what their previous cultivation habits had been like, so he mistook this for normal and gave it no further thought. He simply sat on his bed and began cultivating.

Just as Chen Yu had expected, the day after Tang San returned, Yu Xiaogang asked Tang San to fetch Chen Yu because he wanted to study Chen Yu's Martial Soul.

Chen Yu was cultivating in Dorm Seven at the time. Dorm Seven had now become a true holy land for cultivation; anyone who entered felt embarrassed to make a sound.

However, Tang San had a task today and had no choice but to break the peaceful atmosphere. "Chen Yu, stop for a moment. I need to talk to you."

Chen Yu stopped circulating his cultivation method and opened his eyes to look at Tang San. "What is it?"

There was no pointless small talk. In this world where the strong devoured the weak, he only wanted to become stronger as quickly as possible. Especially when facing Tang San, the label you already have a path to death might fall upon him at any time.

Tang San did not care about Chen Yu's attitude. They were not familiar with each other to begin with; they merely lived in the same dorm.

"My teacher wants to see you."

"Your teacher? We just came back from class. What does the teacher want with me?"

Chen Yu naturally knew Tang San was referring to Yu Xiaogang, but from Tang San's perspective, Chen Yu should not know that. Otherwise, Wang Sheng and the others must have been gossiping.

"Not our class teacher. My master, Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang," Tang San explained.

"I see. But I don't know your teacher. Why does he want to see me?"

"My teacher has extensively studied Martial Souls. He wants to take a look at yours, and he can offer you some advice afterward."

There was a trace of condescension beneath Tang San's proud tone, as though his teacher were some incredibly impressive figure and receiving his guidance were an enormous honor for Chen Yu.

Chen Yu's eyes widened as he shouted, "What kind of joke is this? A Martial Soul is every person's most important secret. How could I casually let someone else study it? Leave. Don't bring this up again."

Chen Yu's voice was loud, as though he had been provoked by something. Several people who had been cultivating opened their eyes and looked over.

When Tang San had called Chen Yu awake, those sitting closest to Chen Yu had already awakened, so they had naturally heard everything Tang San said.

They said nothing, but the way they looked at Tang San had become strange.

Studying someone else's Martial Soul? He sure had some nerve.

It would be understandable if they were close and he wanted to study it, but how could two complete strangers have the nerve to say something like that?

Tang San's gaze darkened slightly. He did not say anything more, nor did he forcibly drag Chen Yu to see Yu Xiaogang. He simply turned and left.

After Tang San left, Chen Yu and the others continued cultivating as though nothing had happened.

Tang San went to Yu Xiaogang's residence and told Yu Xiaogang what had happened.

"A little brat actually dared refuse me."

Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists tightly. Though he was furious inside, he did not show it in front of Tang San.

"If he won't come, then forget it. Don't mind him. I was merely curious, that's all."

"Yes, Teacher."

Time quietly passed.

Chen Yu had thought Yu Xiaogang would not seek him out again, but he had underestimated Yu Xiaogang's persistence.

At noon that day, Chen Yu and Xiao Wu, along with several other work-study students, were eating in the cafeteria when Tang San brought Yu Xiaogang over to their table.

"Chen Yu, this is my teacher. We want to talk with you," Tang San said evenly.

Chen Yu looked up at them and said flatly, "What is it? If this is still about studying my Martial Soul, then there's no need to say anything. I won't let strangers study my Martial Soul."

I only want to keep a low profile. Yu Xiaogang, can you stop causing trouble?

Before Yu Xiaogang could speak, Chen Yu beat him to it. "Grandmaster Yu, tell me first: do you want to study my Martial Soul?"

Yu Xiaogang froze, not understanding what Chen Yu meant, and answered bluntly, "Yes."

Just as I thought.

"Then you can leave," Chen Yu said with a dismissive wave.

Although Chen Yu had made himself perfectly clear, some people were simply thick-skinned and refused to leave.

Yu Xiaogang forced a stiff smile. "Student Chen, there is no need to be so resistant. After studying your Martial Soul, I can offer you advice and help you find a Spirit Ring suitable for you."

"You should know how important a good Spirit Ring skill is. If you choose blindly, you may regret it for the rest of your life."

After saying that, he raised his chin slightly and stood there confidently. He believed the other party would make the right choice.

Xiao Wu and the others nodded repeatedly as they listened. Spirit Ring skills were indeed important.

Chen Yu lowered his head in thought. It seemed simply refusing was not enough.

Since that was the case, he could not be blamed.

Chen Yu looked up and said, "I can let you study my Martial Soul, but I don't want your guidance. I want payment: three hundred Gold Soul Coins each time. You can study it for one day."

Since you're shamelessly throwing yourself at me, don't blame me for fleecing you hard.