Taking Dai Mubai as a Disciple, Both Sides Felt They Hit the Jackpot

"Dean Flender, I beg you, please help me!"

Dai Mubai spoke in a voice that was practically a plea.

Since Flender had spoken with such certainty just moments ago, it meant that what he said was nine times out of ten the truth; otherwise, if he were to send a letter to his father, the Star Luo Empire emperor, to verify it, the lie would be exposed immediately.

On the Douluo Continent, a soul master could only take one master in their lifetime. If Flender had lied to him, he would certainly lack the power to withstand the wrath of the Star Luo Empire.

"Sigh, Mubai, your words earlier truly wounded Gangzi's heart deeply."

"After all, you have studied at Shrek for so long, and given the bond we share, as your Dean, I will let you in on a secret."

"Gangzi is actually quite satisfied with your talent, and he was originally very eager to take you on as a disciple."

"However..."

Flender stopped right there, leaving Dai Mubai with a meaningful look before sauntering away.

He left Dai Mubai alone, standing there in a state of utter disarray.

He felt like slapping himself; his heart was filled with incomparable regret.

What a golden opportunity he had let slip through his fingers.

A few minutes ago, a chance to soar to greatness had been placed right before him, yet he hadn't cherished it. Now that it was lost, his regret was beyond measure!

There was no greater pain in this world than this!

If the heavens were willing to grant him another chance to apprentice, he would bow his head and pledge his loyalty without a second thought!

"No, I still have a chance!"

In his panic, Dai Mubai suddenly recalled the meaningful look Flender had given him before leaving. Heaven never closes all doors!

The opportunity was right in front of him, and he had to seize it immediately!

One lifetime of regret was enough!

If this Master Yu truly didn't intend to give him a chance, Dean Flender would have taken him away when he left.

What the other party wanted now was simply to see his attitude!

Dai Mubai realized he had finally understood!

Gritting his teeth, his knees went weak and he knelt directly on the ground, knocking his head against the floor several times. "Master Yu, it was Mubai who was blind and misunderstood you earlier. Please, do not hold it against me. Please, take me as your disciple!"

Dai Mubai spoke with such sincerity that he sounded as if he were on the verge of tears.

This display made Gangzi, who was peeking frantically from inside the room, feel absolutely ecstatic!

He couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth from curling upward.

"So this is how satisfying it feels when that damn pretty boy takes on a disciple."

"Although I don't know what Flender said to this brat, since he has now profoundly realized his mistakes, it wouldn't hurt for this Master to give him a chance."

Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself in satisfaction, though he decided he still needed to teach this arrogant Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire a small lesson. Since the boy was kneeling outside his door, he would let him kneel for a while longer to vent the resentment in his heart.

Gangzi walked slowly to his desk, took a notebook out of his Soul Tool, spread it open, and with a flourish of his brush, wrote a few large characters on the fresh page:

--White Tiger Martial Soul Spirit Ring Configuration.

"This Master truly is a responsible teacher. Once that brat learns of the silent efforts I've made behind the scenes, he will surely be moved beyond words."

Outside the door, Dai Mubai knelt on the ground, seeing no movement from within the room. Not knowing whether to leave or stay, he chose to remain kneeling where he was.

As long as he could use the connection with this flat-top-haired man to eventually ascend to the throne of the Star Luo Empire, then everything he was enduring now was merely a passing breeze.

Time ticked by, second by second...

About an hour later, inside the room, Gangzi looked at the cultivation manual he had written with such flair, unable to contain his satisfaction.

Since Tang San and that pretty boy's Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul had both provided such high Innate Soul Power, it stood to reason that the Blue Silver Grass Dai Mubai had seen was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

Now that Dai Mubai had already taken the wrong path with his first two spirit rings, absorbing the wrong spirits, he would have to be even bolder when choosing the next ones. Yu Xiaogang felt that if he could find a thousand-year Blue Silver Grass, it would be quite suitable as Dai Mubai's third spirit ring. If he couldn't find a suitable spirit beast, he could follow the vision he originally had for Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and have Dai Mubai attach a poison-attribute spirit ring—that would also be an excellent choice.

Refining his appearance, Yu Xiaogang walked out of the room with his head held high.

Dai Mubai's eyes lit up instantly. As expected, the earlier silence had just been a test.

"Master, it was Mubai who was narrow-minded and failed to realize how exceptional you are. I have now deeply realized my mistakes. Please, take me as your disciple!"

After saying this, Dai Mubai knocked his head against the ground several more times in Gangzi's direction.

A sense of immense satisfaction flooded Yu Xiaogang's entire body once again; he nearly failed to control his triumphant grin.

He walked unhurriedly to where Dai Mubai was and looked down at him from a position of superiority.

The sunlight hit his flat-top hair, making him look as if he were radiating the light of wisdom.

"Not bad, you've shown some improvement and know where you went wrong."

Yu Xiaogang clasped his left hand behind his back, placed his right hand in a fist against his chest, and said in a stern tone, "Although I don't know what Flender told you, it is not impossible for me to take you as a disciple."

"However, as a disciple of this Master, you must fulfill the conditions I am about to set. Otherwise, I will not accept you under any circumstances."

Dai Mubai was overjoyed, his tone brimming with excitement as he said, "Please, Teacher, enlighten me."

"Hmm."

Yu Xiaogang acknowledged him with a grunt, then turned around, tilting his nose forty-five degrees toward the sky as he spoke in a profound tone, "As my disciple, the first requirement is to respect your teacher and value the Way."

"No problem, Teacher!"

"Secondly, this Master's teaching methods may differ from those of ordinary people; I do not need a disciple who only knows how to question me."

Dai Mubai immediately declared that no matter what Gangzi said in the future, he would train exactly as instructed!

"Very good. Finally, and most importantly, as this Master's disciple, I will fully plan out your spirit ring selections. If you cannot accept this, then we have no fate as master and disciple."

Dai Mubai had not expected Yu Xiaogang's final point to be about this matter, but after only a brief moment of hesitation, he agreed.