The Grandmaster Breaks Through Defenses, Tang San Protects His Master

The reason was simple: through various descriptions, Yu Xiaogang felt that Bai Shu's Green Lotus Spirit Soul and the Blue Silver Grass actually shared many similarities.

If he could bring this Bai Shu into his fold, he could rightfully use him as a "pathfinder" for his own prized disciple, Tang San.

In the future, when faced with the difficult and dangerous choices of Spirit Ring selection or conflicting attributes, he could fully experiment on Bai Shu first. Once the theory was proven feasible and safe, he would then let Tang San copy and imitate it.

This would undoubtedly ensure, to the greatest extent, that Tang San could put his theories into practice.

As for Bai Shu's life or death? If he were lucky enough to survive, he would have become a powerhouse under the guidance of his great theory; this was clearly a mutually beneficial "gift."

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang adjusted his slightly wrinkled collar with the air of a superior being. With his hands behind his back, he stood directly at the entrance of the cafeteria and spoke in an arrogant tone:

"Bai Shu, is it? I think it is necessary for us to have a good talk regarding the future development of your Spirit Soul. This is a decision that concerns your entire life."

Bai Shu stopped in his tracks and looked Yu Xiaogang up and down with the gaze one might reserve for a purebred idiot. Then, without sparing even a single word, he ignored the man's stiff expression and brushed past his shoulder, heading straight into the cafeteria.

"Stop! My teacher is deigning to speak with you; how can you be so disrespectful and utterly rude to your elders!"

Seeing his beloved teacher being so ignored by Bai Shu, Tang San's anger flared instantly. He took a step forward, blocking Bai Shu's path like a phantom, even faintly employing the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork.

After a night of recovery, although his injuries had not yet fully healed, he believed that with his Tang Sect Hidden Weapons and secret techniques, dealing with Bai Shu would be no problem at all, even in his wounded state.

Seeing his path firmly blocked, Bai Shu couldn't help but roll his eyes, feeling speechless.

You, Tang San, have lived two lives, yet after only one day, you've been swindled into losing your way and have even started defending him? It's a disgrace to transmigrators everywhere.

However, it was early in the morning, and starting a fight at the bustling cafeteria entrance would be beneath him. He simply stood his ground, crossed his arms over his chest, and decided he wanted to hear what kind of "high-minded" advice this so-called Number One Theory Master could offer.

"Oh? I wonder what a 'Number One Theory Master' who broke through to Level 29 at fifty years old could possibly have to discuss with a common student like me, who possesses Innate Full Spirit Power?"

Bai Shu emphasized the terms "Level 29" and "Fifty Years Old" heavily. His voice was neither loud nor soft, but carried by his spirit power, it instantly spread across half the cafeteria.

As soon as these words were spoken, the older students who had risen early for breakfast all looked over in unison, their eyes filled with the anticipation of watching a show.

The title of "Master" was not just something circulated among teachers; these ordinary students, who were looked down upon by Yu Xiaogang every single day, actually despised this old man who lived off others and acted as if he were all-knowing.

Stabbed precisely in the lungs by Bai Shu's words, Yu Xiaogang's face, which was usually stiff and pale, turned a mottled shade of blue and red.

However, in order to maintain his dignified image in front of his student, he forcibly suppressed the urge to lash out on the spot. He took a deep breath and, putting on a look of pained concern, began to lecture:

"Young man, do not be so arrogant. Although your talent is decent, your Spirit Soul has an Innate Deficiency and lacks the necessary means of attack. If you do not correct your development path in time, your future achievements are destined to be limited, and even self-preservation will become a problem!"

Bai Shu raised an eyebrow in a strange manner. In a sense, Yu Xiaogang was right; he truly did lack a proper means of attack.

But this was only temporary. In the future, whether by creating his own spirit skills or absorbing Spirit Rings from corresponding Spirit Beasts, he could make up for this shortcoming.

Of course, Bai Shu would naturally not say these things, and even if he did, Yu Xiaogang wouldn't believe him.

Thus, Bai Shu's eyes rolled, and he quietly put on a "humbly seeking advice" look, teasingly saying: "Since the Master sees things so clearly, I wonder if you have any solution?"

Yu Xiaogang did not notice Bai Shu's mockery at all. Thinking he had hit the nail on the head regarding Bai Shu's pain point, his arrogance grew even more pronounced. Without a second thought, he blurted out the theory he had already practiced on Tang San.

"According to my years of research, what you should do now is break the mold! Go and absorb a Poison Attribute Animal Type Spirit Ring! Then, follow the path of auxiliary crowd control and poison counterattacks, allowing your plant to carry deadly toxins. In this way, you will at least have a way out in the Spirit Master world."

Bai Shu's expression became even stranger upon hearing this. He cast a meaningful glance at the nodding Tang San beside him, and it immediately dawned on him: this man was trying to find an auxiliary for Tang San.

Bai Shu feigned surprise and widened his eyes: "But, Master, my Spirit Soul is clearly of a pure Life Attribute! Is it really appropriate to follow the path of the Poison Attribute?"

Yu Xiaogang waved his hand without hesitation and said firmly: "Naturally, it is appropriate! It is precisely because your Spirit Soul has abundant Life Attribute that its inclusivity and plasticity are extremely strong! If you agree to my suggestion, I can make an exception today and reluctantly accept you as a Registered Disciple, personally selecting the most suitable Spirit Ring for you!"

"Pfft—"

"Hahahaha... ouch, I can't take it, I'm laughing so hard my stomach hurts!"

Bai Shu could no longer hold it in and burst into unbridled laughter. This Yu Xiaogang was a living joke; how did he manage to spout such nonsense with such a righteous expression?

Following Bai Shu's laughter, the older students who had been eavesdropping with pricked ears could no longer hold back either. A wave of uproarious laughter erupted instantly at the cafeteria entrance.

"Holy crap, I thought this 'Master' didn't teach us because he was too high-minded, but he's just a complete fraud!"

"God, a Life Attribute Spirit Soul absorbing a Poison Attribute Spirit Ring! How is that any different from eating arsenic to improve your health? The absolute prohibition against absorbing Spirit Rings that conflict with the Spirit Soul's original attribute is a ironclad rule that our teachers hammered into us during the very first lesson of our freshman year!"

"What's even more ridiculous is that this guy is talking about a Poison Attribute 'Animal' Spirit Ring! A plant Spirit Soul absorbing an animal Spirit Ring is already brain-dead enough, but to add a conflicting poison attribute on top of that... whoever actually believes his nonsense will probably die without even knowing how, exploding into fireworks on the spot!"

Listening to the overwhelming ridicule and contempt filling the room, Yu Xiaogang's composure finally cracked. His hands trembled with rage, and his face turned ashen. Just as he was about to slink away with an excuse, Tang San could no longer stand it and stepped forward.

"Shut your mouths, all of you! A bunch of short-sighted fools, who said my teacher's theory is wrong?!"

Accompanied by a low shout suppressed with fury, Tang San endured the pain in his internal organs, abruptly spread his right hand, and fiercely released his Spirit Soul.