Tang San's Mentality Collapsed, Xiao Wu and Lin Hui Met in the Bathroom

Below, the students were whispering among themselves.

"I didn't expect this. I thought Tang San would be the champion, but he didn't even make the top three—he only took fourth place!"

"Exactly. Isn't he Yu Xiaogang's disciple? How could a teacher with such extensive theoretical knowledge produce a student like this?"

At this moment, as Yu Xiaogang listened to these discussions, he couldn't tell if they were praising him or belittling him.

His face had long since turned green with rage.

He had wanted to flee this place for a long time, but as a teacher, he was required to remain at the Academy Grand Competition—that was the rule.

The sixty-year-old teacher spoke again, "Tang San is, after all, a soul master with innate full soul power. To only place fourth is indeed an unexpected result..."

Li Chun sighed as well, "Indeed..."

Even though many accidents had occurred, the final result was what it was.

They were teachers, after all; even if they might subjectively favor a certain student, they still had to base their final judgment on concrete results.

As for Yu Xiaogang, he had long since lowered his head, overcome with shame and utterly humiliated!

If only it were Tang San standing on the podium—how wonderful that would have been!

In his mind, Yu Xiaogang once again indulged in such unrealistic fantasies.

Soon, Teacher Li Chun began distributing rewards to Lin Hui, Xiao Wu, and Wang Sheng on the podium, with Xiao Wu standing in the highest center position.

Teacher Li Chun gave each of the three a money pouch and a glass bottle containing a cyan liquid; this was the Green Wood Liquid.

"Congratulations on achieving such good results in this Academy Grand Competition. I wish you continued progress in your soul power and even greater gains in your future academy life."

Li Chun smiled gently.

"Thank you, Teacher!" The three bowed to Li Chun in unison to express their gratitude.

Finally, Teacher Li Chun offered a few reminders.

"The Green Wood Liquid must be poured into bathwater while soaking in a tub to be absorbed by a soul master's body. Since you usually use the public baths, the academy has provided you with a private room tonight, equipped with a bathtub and other bathing facilities."

"You should go take turns using that room tonight. Of course, if you wish to use it in the future, you will have to create the conditions yourselves."

Lin Hui expressed his thanks, "Then many thanks, Teacher. Since it is better to use it at a younger age, I will go tonight."

Xiao Wu and Wang Sheng also agreed, "So will we."

Although Lin Hui had already decided to pursue the Summoning Type, physical training was still indispensable; after all, he needed a certain means of self-preservation.

This bottle of Green Wood Liquid had come at just the right time.

Furthermore, he wanted to know if this medicinal liquid, derived from a plant-type soul beast, would be beneficial for Ah Yin's recovery.

After the competition ended, Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered his disciple, Tang San.

That's right, Tang San was still in the infirmary—how could he have forgotten about that?

He had to hurry over and check on him. Tang San was his only disciple, and he couldn't afford to let a rift form between master and student.

Yu Xiaogang rushed to the infirmary in a panic. By now, it was already night, and the sun had set several hours ago.

Yu Xiaogang pushed open the door to the infirmary and saw Tang San lying on the bed. His forehead and chest were wrapped in layers of white bandages, and his eyes were so swollen they looked like a frog's.

"Tang San, are you alright?" Yu Xiaogang asked with a tone of concern. "There was so much going on at the Academy Grand Competition today; I wanted to come see you earlier, but I couldn't find the time."

Tang San opened his swollen eyes, which could only reveal a thin slit, and said in a weak voice.

"I'm fine. The doctor said I'll be better in a few days. There's no serious damage."

Yu Xiaogang realized that even if there was no physical damage, the psychological trauma was far more fatal!

"Teacher, I want to know why my first soul skill wouldn't activate against Lin Hui. Could his soul ring be more powerful than mine?" Tang San asked.

"This..." Yu Xiaogang felt awkward.

That's right, he didn't know why either!

After all, he was a twenty-ninth-level soul master who couldn't even defeat a Man-Dala Snake; his practical combat experience was near zero—how could he possibly know so much!

"There are indeed many possibilities. This is the first time I have encountered such a thing, but rest assured, the first soul ring I chose for you is absolutely the most suitable one. I will find the reason for this phenomenon..." Yu Xiaogang could only bluff for now to keep Tang San steady.

After all, if Tang San were to leave him, his hope of turning his life around would be completely gone!

He would not accept that!

To prove he was right and to ensure he could win, he would stop at nothing, even if it meant sacrificing things that were not very important to him.

"Tang San, you are still young. This match is just a small interlude in your life."

"Teacher promises you that I will help you find a more suitable second soul ring so you can thoroughly defeat Lin Hui!"

"Yes, my Blue Silver Grass still has many soul rings to be imbued; this was only the first..." Tang San's gaze gradually filled with hope again. "Thank you, Teacher. With your help, I believe that after I obtain my second soul ring, I will definitely be able to defeat him!"

Wonderful, Tang San still believes in me!

Yu Xiaogang was so moved he was nearly in tears.

In the entire school, Tang San was the only one left who was still willing to believe in him!

Even if the first spirit skill was a waste, he didn't think it mattered; after all, Tang San still had eight spirit rings left to obtain for his Blue Silver Grass!

By trying again and again, there would eventually be one that proved he was right!

Furthermore, with Tang San's innate full spirit power cultivation speed, it wouldn't be long before he could select a second spirit ring for him.

At this moment, inside the infirmary, another scene of deep master-disciple affection was playing out...

That evening, in a room provided by the academy, Xiao Wu was soaking in a wooden tub.

Xiao Wu had coiled up her scorpion braid, revealing her fair neck. Steam billowed, and her soft mounds were faintly visible, as if floating on the surface of the water.

She reached out with arms like jade lotus roots to scrub her body.

Because Green Wood Liquid had been poured in, the bathwater was a vibrant green.

"Wow, this feels so good. It would be even better if there were bubbles!" Xiao Wu sighed with her eyes closed.

Since Xiao Wu was the champion, she had priority in using this bathtub.

"Hahaha, Lin Hui, once Big Sister Xiao Wu is done soaking, you can pour out the bathwater for me!"

At this moment, the name Lin Hui appeared in Xiao Wu's mind once again.

She recalled the awkwardness of their physical contact during their match earlier that day.

"Do all boys like this place?"

She touched one of her soft mounds.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door, but Xiao Wu was lost in thought and didn't hear it.

Lin Hui, standing outside, knocked on the door and, finding it unlocked, pushed it open.

Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared—