The scene fell completely silent for nearly half a minute.
During those thirty seconds,
everyone was utterly immersed in the deafening fart Yu Xiaogang had just let rip, unable to pull themselves away from the moment.
Those who'd been standing nearby still had their ears ringing.
Even people far away in the teaching building had been startled by the tremendous noise. They'd rushed to the windows to look toward the training grounds.
The power and the noise could be summed up in two words—terrifying!
But after that, nothing else happened.
That was the special property of the [Mountain-Opening Cannon] item.
In his previous life, Zhang Tianyu had used a similar item, [Gathering of Heroes], on Tang San. That item made Tang San fart nonstop, but the noise was very soft at first and barely drew any attention. He could even control it in the beginning, which gave him some time to prepare.
The [Mountain-Opening Cannon] was different. It only made Yu Xiaogang let out one colossal fart, but the power was immense, the sound deafening, and there was no way to brace for it or control it. It was perfect for publicly humiliating someone—just like this.
"Reminder: In his previous life, Tang San was a farting fiend. In this life, Yu Xiaogang has become one. A cause for celebration!"
"Reminder: Congratulations, Host, on completing the beginner achievement [Master and Disciple Must Be Neat and Tidy]. You have obtained the title [Ambidextrous · Beginner]."
"[Ambidextrous]: Whenever you use a Soul Skill, there is a chance you will cast it twice in a row without consuming extra Soul Power. Any Soul Skill may trigger the effect. The trigger chance depends on the title's level. Current title level: Beginner. Trigger chance: 10%."
"Not bad. A new toy." Zhang Tianyu's eyes lit up.
And it was a rare thing like an achievement title, too.
In his previous life, he'd only ever activated one title, [Sober in the Human World]. It gave him a high chance of seeing through illusions and illusionary techniques.
But with the system around, illusions and illusionary techniques couldn't do much to him anyway, so that title had been useless. He didn't think he'd ever used it.
But this [Ambidextrous] title was incredible.
Two casts for the cost of one Soul Power!
It wasn't much use with low-level Soul Skills, but if it worked on a forbidden-level Soul Skill—
One became two with a little bam! Damn, just imagining it was awesome!
"Can't you issue some kind of quest to unlock titles?" Zhang Tianyu asked.
"Reminder: No, Host. All achievements are hidden and must be completed through sheer luck."
At that moment,
the one having the hardest time of all
was Yu Xiaogang.
Though he still wore a cold, composed expression, inside, his mind had gone blank!
A tangled mess!
Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do? What did I just do?
Why had he suddenly let out such a huge fart for no reason?!
Oh no!
This was terrifying!
It was over.
Everyone was surely laughing at him in their heads!
They were all laughing at him for letting out such a huge fart!
This was ridiculous!
How could anyone fart so loudly?!
He'd never let out a fart that big in his life!
Why had it happened in front of so many people today?
Someone, save me!
Someone, please save me!
Director Su was the first to recover from his daze. He let out a cold laugh and mocked, "Looks like both your mouths are pretty eloquent!"
Zhang Tianyu almost burst out laughing!
Damn!
Both mouths are eloquent!
Wow! Director Su, you're something else. You've got quite a way with words yourself!
But the problem was, Yu Xiaogang and the dean had a special relationship. You'd publicly offended Yu Xiaogang and beaten up his disciple. Could you really keep working at the academy?
Oh, right. Whether or not you could stay here, you probably wouldn't see the sun tomorrow.
Tang Hao would definitely come settle things with you tonight. He might even kill you outright.
Director Su clearly understood that, too. He continued, "I'll go tender my resignation to the dean shortly. There's no need for you to go ask him to make my life difficult!"
With that, Director Su turned and left.
He figured it was worth it to beat Yu Xiaogang up and give him a piece of his mind before he went!
Yu Xiaogang stood where he was, feeling numb all over.
Wait! Director Su!
Director Su, don't go!
Keep sparring with me!
If you don't spar with me, how am I supposed to get out of this situation? How can I turn everyone's attention away from that fart?
If you don't spar with me, everyone's going to keep staring at my butt, wondering whether I'll let out another one just as huge!
Don't go!
You could even beat me up again!
Ah, he was already gone~
Damn it! Director Su was so uncooperative!
If he wouldn't help, Yu Xiaogang would just have to break the deadlock himself!
Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang kept his face expressionless. Ignoring the strange looks everyone was giving him, he called out toward Director Su's retreating back, "You really don't need to. The dean and I aren't that kind of people. But as for your beating a student today, you'll need to explain yourself to the dean."
Director Su didn't even turn around. Only a cold snort came back.
He'd already told the dean about beating Tang San and explained that Tang San had insulted them first. But the dean hadn't said a word about a student insulting a teacher. He'd only talked about the teacher beating the student.
The reason was simple.
Tang San was Yu Xiaogang's disciple.
So what was there left to say?
Yu Xiaogang didn't care whether Director Su responded. After saying his high-minded words, he quickly turned and left as well.
Yes, he had to get out of there right away!
Because—ugh, it reeked!
He was right in the center of the stink!
He couldn't believe he'd managed to let out such a foul fart in his life!
Hurry up, get out of here!
Seeing the two men leave, the onlookers dispersed, too.
"Who knew Grandmaster had such hidden depths?"
"Exactly, exactly. I always thought only his Martial Soul could let out such a powerful fart. I never expected he himself to be even more impressive!"
"Right? One fart was enough to scare Director Su away!"
"With that terrifying strength, he's the strongest person at Notting Academy!"
"That fart's going down in history!"
Zhang Tianyu kept quiet.
His face showed no particular expression, but inside, he was laughing his head off!
Those words might have sounded like praise, but in reality,
they were all taking the piss!
"That was terrifying just now!" Wang Sheng said.
"Yeah, it was so scary. That sound was huge!"
"I once saw a lightning-type Soul Master. Even his lightning Soul Skills weren't that loud!"
Xiao Wu wore a strange expression, as if she were holding back laughter, though her words sounded more like honest confusion. "Is this Grandmaster really not here to make us laugh?"
Everyone: ...
Wang Sheng scratched his head and was just about to say something when a familiar voice suddenly came from beside them:
"Well, if it isn't Wang Sheng and his pack of poor wretches! Why aren't you off eating slop with the rest of your kind? What are you doing here?"
It was Xiao Chenyu.
They'd actually run into him on the training grounds.
Zhang Tianyu grinned. This saved him the trouble!
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