Spirit Hall.
For the past two days, Bibi Dong had stayed alone, trying to persuade herself to somewhat repair her relationship with Qian Renxue.
However, it was far more difficult than she had imagined.
With no other choice, she had intended to speak with Song Ye again and hear her son's opinion.
Yet she had not expected a message from below to suddenly report that something had gone wrong at the Blacksmith Association.
At that moment, Yue Guan was kneeling on one knee before Bibi Dong, reporting anxiously:
"That's what happened!"
"Your Holiness, we have already dealt with the former bishop of Gengxin City!"
"But his earlier contempt has made the Blacksmith Association hate us even more. The superficial cooperation we once had has now been completely cut off!"
"Lou Gao, the president of the Blacksmith Association, even declared that he would never cooperate with Spirit Hall again for the rest of his life!"
Yue Guan continued his report.
After hearing it, Bibi Dong only felt even more irritated.
She had already been distressed over Qian Renxue's affairs, and now trouble had arisen at the Blacksmith Association as well.
The bishop previously sent to Gengxin City had provoked Lou Gao, the Godly Blacksmith, through his arrogance.
Back then, Bibi Dong had hoped to use Spirit Hall's influence to win over the Blacksmith Association and pave the way for her son.
After all, mass-producing Song Ye's weapons required blacksmiths.
Over the past three years, Spirit Hall had shown the Blacksmith Association every courtesy. They had nearly become official partners!
Yet she had not expected such an accident to happen at a time like this!
A mere bishop had dared to be so arrogant. He clearly knew that Spirit Hall wanted to win over the Blacksmith Association, yet he had still provoked Lou Gao!
Even though that man had already been dealt with, Bibi Dong was still infuriated:
"What a bunch of idiots!"
"Could the former bishop of Gengxin City not understand what Spirit Hall was doing?!"
"The Blacksmith Association is of great use to me! Now that it has been pushed to the other side, how will my Ye'er..."
"No, how will my grand ambition be realized?!"
"Has Lou Gao been appeased?" Bibi Dong demanded irritably.
Yue Guan sighed in reply. "Your Holiness, we have already tried to appease Lou Gao."
"But the Blacksmith Association never thought much of Spirit Hall to begin with. We spent three years trying to win them over, and just as there was some progress, this accident happened..."
"I fear the Blacksmith Association will be difficult to bring under control."
"Your Holiness, do you truly need the Blacksmith Association so badly? They are merely a group of smiths. If it is military equipment we need produced, we have blacksmiths of our own."
"If it truly comes to that, then perhaps..."
"Perhaps what?!"
Bibi Dong snapped, "Perhaps forget about it?!"
"What my purpose is is not for you to wildly speculate about!"
"Yue Guan, personally bring generous gifts and apologize to Lou Gao for me!"
"If you cannot win him back, I will have my own punishment for you!"
"Ah, this..."
The moment Yue Guan heard that, he went numb on the spot.
What madness had the Pope fallen into lately? Were those smiths really that important?
A Title Douluo like him had to personally go apologize?
Still, he could not disobey Bibi Dong's orders, so he could only give it a try...
Notting Academy.
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
Over these three years, Tang San had been unable to find a better teacher. In the end, after Yu Xiaogang repeatedly persuaded him, he was ultimately coaxed back.
Fortunately, Yu Xiaogang had performed fairly well over the past three years. Although he had little combat ability, he had always looked after Tang San and taught him theory with all his strength.
Moreover, Tang San was fairly satisfied with his second Soul Skill, Parasite.
Gradually, Tang San seemed to return to his original respectful attitude toward his teacher.
In the end, he was still a young man whose feudal ideals held sway, so he gave Yu Xiaogang some face.
However, what Tang San had always kept in mind was the Twin Martial Souls Cultivation Method Yu Xiaogang had once promised him.
After finishing cultivation that day, Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang in the distance as usual and unconsciously asked:
"Teacher."
"Another three years have passed in the blink of an eye. I obtained my second Soul Ring long ago, and I suppose that in at most another three years, I will be able to obtain my third Soul Ring."
"Yes, Xiao San, your progress is obvious to all."
Yu Xiaogang smiled. "With your teacher here, I will definitely provide you with the most efficient guidance!"
"You need not worry about the future. You will certainly become the first high-level Soul Master with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul!"
Tang San smiled casually and nodded dismissively.
He continued, "Then, Teacher, you once told me that you could obtain the Twin Martial Souls Cultivation Method from the current Pope?"
"Three years have already passed. Surely you cannot still be unprepared?"
"Without a path for further cultivation, how can I become the so-called high-level Soul Master with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul?"
Tang San spoke as if calmly, but with every sentence, he stared at Yu Xiaogang suspiciously.
Every time he asked about this matter was when he doubted Yu Xiaogang the most.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang swallowed and gave an awkward smile.
"Xiao San, w-what is there to rush about..."
"You are still far from obtaining a Soul Ring for your second Martial Soul. Your teacher will definitely go ask for it on your behalf!"
"But, Teacher..." Tang San continued. "Although I am still far from obtaining a ten-thousand-year Soul Ring."
"I am already over level twenty now. In terms of combat strength, I have even surpassed you, my teacher."
"I am merely curious, Teacher. You are only level twenty-nine yourself. Can you truly contact the current Pope?"
As he spoke, Tang San unconsciously cracked his fingers.
He had waited far too long.
Back then, it was you, Yu Xiaogang, who took the initiative to say that you could get me the Twin Martial Souls Cultivation Method. That was why I stayed and became your disciple.
Yet after waiting a full three years, not only had he failed to see the cultivation method, Yu Xiaogang had not even gone to Spirit Hall once.
Tang San's combat strength as a Soul Master had now even surpassed that of this teacher.
How could he continue waiting foolishly?
By this point, Tang San's gaze carried a faint threat.
Yu Xiaogang unconsciously took two steps back and swallowed again.
He continued explaining, "Xiao San, how could your teacher deceive you? Your teacher truly is acquainted with the Pope..."
"Then why has Teacher spent a full three years preparing, yet remained unwilling to meet the Pope even once?" Tang San pressed on.
"If that is the case, then it is only natural for this student to have some doubts about you, isn't it?"
"What? This..."
Yu Xiaogang immediately looked embarrassed.
Over these three years, although Tang San still called him Teacher on the surface, he had already lost his respect for him in his heart.
It seemed Tang San truly could not endure it any longer.
Yu Xiaogang let out a long sigh, filled with countless emotions.
It seemed that he could no longer drag this out. If he delayed any longer and Tang San truly turned against him, that would be troublesome.
With no other choice, Yu Xiaogang thought about it and decided that the time had come.
He said helplessly:
"Fine, Xiao San!"
"Your teacher will make preparations over the next few days. I will go to Spirit Hall and obtain the Twin Martial Souls Cultivation Method for you!"
"That's more like it, Teacher. If you truly have a way, how could your student not obediently respect you?" Tang San sneered and continued cultivating.
Yu Xiaogang remained where he was, watching Tang San's retreating figure as he muttered:
"I can't avoid it anymore..."
"I wonder how Bibi Dong is doing now?"
"I do not want to see her, but if I want Tang San to truly submit, I can only ask her for help."
"Back then, she and I were just one step away from... If I go find her now, I think she should still have me in her heart!"
After that, Yu Xiaogang had to prepare to head to Spirit Hall and seek out his former lover.
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