Put Away Your Divine Powers

Half an hour later, after Yu Xiaogang's round of smooth talking, Tang San became certain that the dispirited middle-aged man before him was actually a true hidden expert, and admiration welled up in his heart.

Just listen to what he said: "There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters." How deafeningly profound. How impressive was that?

If this was not an otherworldly expert, then what was? Could an ordinary person say such a philosophical, forceful maxim?

Moreover, he had seen through the hidden secret of his Twin Martial Souls at a glance. Could an ordinary person possess that kind of insight and wisdom?

"Disciple greets Teacher!"

Tang San dropped to his knees on the spot and kowtowed several times with loud thuds.

The corner of Yu Xiaogang's mouth lifted, and he smiled in great satisfaction. Bending down, he pulled Tang San up. "Silly boy, why kowtow when taking a teacher? Don't you know that's a courtesy reserved only for rulers and parents? A bow is enough."

Tang San said, "A teacher for a day, a father for life. You deserve my kneeling salute."

Yu Xiaogang did not know that Tang San had lacked a father's love since childhood, but he was extremely satisfied with Tang San's attitude. "A teacher for a day, a father for life. Good, good. It seems I truly didn't choose wrong."

"Come on. I'll take you to the academic affairs office to register."

Yu Xiaogang took Tang San's hand again. His large hand, which had originally been dry, was now slightly damp with sweat from his excitement.

Tang San smelled the faint scent of sweat on Yu Xiaogang and seemed to once again smell the reek of alcohol, sweat, and foot odor on his father, who had not washed in so long. But to him, that smell made him miss it so dearly.

Because that was the scent of a father. Fortunately, he had smelled it again here, and had gained another elder like a father.

When Xiao Wu came out of the academic affairs office and was about to head to the dormitory under the guidance of a female teacher, she saw Tang San and his teacher arriving late.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San's expression instantly came alive when he saw Xiao Wu, and he greeted her from afar.

Xiao Wu nodded without saying anything, then followed the teacher toward the first-year girls' dormitory.

She was not short on money now, so naturally she would not squeeze into some work-study student dormitory.

Tang San watched Xiao Wu's back and did not feel displeased in the slightest because of her aloofness. On the contrary, that aloofness made him feel even more that Xiao Wu was different from ordinary little girls, possessing a unique sort of charm.

At the thought that he would be able to study in the same academy as Xiao Wu and see her often in the future, he could not help feeling happy. He pondered when he should treat Xiao Wu to a meal, repaying a little of the kindness she had shown by helping him.

But when he thought of how penniless he was, Tang San felt somewhat helpless again. It seemed he had to find a job as soon as possible, or else even eating would become a problem.

And so, Xiao Wu and Tang San settled down at Notting Academy and began their first-year lives.

Heaven Dou City.

"Lord Duke said he would send his young master to live in Heaven Dou City. Judging by the time, the young master should already be six years old now. I wonder when he'll arrive."

Dugu Bo calculated the time, looking thoughtful.

Dugu Yan had already grown into a graceful young girl. Hearing this, she said in a clear voice, "Grandpa, after the young master comes, will he go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Dugu Bo shook his head. "Heaven Dou Royal Academy is an advanced Soul Master Academy. The young master is only six. How could he go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

"Ah? But I'm about to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. If the young master comes, won't I have no time to look after him?"

Dugu Yan still remembered her family's lord and knew that her whole family had been saved by him. Their lord had granted them a new life, so she was also very attentive toward the little master.

Dugu Bo chuckled. "The young master won't lack people to look after him. You can play with him when you're on break. Our lord's son is sure to be a peerless talent. In Heaven Dou City, there are quite a few girls with their eyes on the young master. Don't let him get tricked by them."

Dugu Bo thought of Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi. He knew exactly what those two old foxes were planning in their hearts. Both wanted their daughters to climb onto a dragon and cling to a phoenix.

They had daughters, but he had a granddaughter too. Why should he let those outsiders take advantage?

"Grandpa, who are they? Why would they trick the young master?"

Dugu Yan tilted her little head, her face full of curiosity.

"They..."

The grandfather and granddaughter were chatting when Dugu Bo's expression suddenly changed. "Guests have arrived. Yan'er, don't come out yet. Grandpa will go take a look."

"Okay!"

Dugu Yan obediently stayed inside the room. She saw that her grandfather's expression was very grave. In all these years, she had rarely seen him look like this.

She could not help guessing who had come. Could it be that the young master had arrived?

Outside Dugu Manor, Zhu One released a slight trace of his aura, then withdrew it again.

He looked toward the young married woman beside him, with her head of purple hair, her ravishing beauty, and her myriad charms. That invisible allure made his heart sway, and confusion flashed in his eyes for an instant. He hurriedly shook his head and no longer dared to look at her.

"Lord Fox King, please restrain your divine ability. This subordinate truly can't withstand it. If you recklessly release your charm in the human world, I fear it may cause disaster."

Zhu One requested with a bitter smile, already not daring to look into her eyes again. Think of him, a mighty Death Spider of seventy or eighty thousand years, who had also cultivated the Demon God Art. His current strength, placed among humans, was at the level of a Title Douluo. Yet in front of this one, he was cautious, trembling with fear.

"Haha, Zhu One, you're no good. You can't even resist this little bit of charm? When our Majesty faced this king's enchantment, he remained perfectly composed and completely unresponsive, even using this king to train his willpower. You're both Death Spiders, so why are you so useless?"

The charming young woman laughed sweetly and teased him casually. Her voice was so soft and seductive it could make one's bones go weak. That omnipresent charm truly made it somewhat hard for Zhu One to resist.

"Lord Fox King, comparing me to His Majesty is giving me far too much credit."

After saying that, Zhu One simply turned his back, unable to bear seeing, hearing, or thinking about her.

Zi Ming laughed softly a few times. Thinking of that unromantic fellow, who had actually sent her off to the human world, she wondered if she was really inferior to Tao Yaoyao and that Rogue Rabbit.

Although she looked flirtatious and seductive, that was only her outward appearance. Nether Purple Foxes were born to enchant all living beings. What could she do about it?

But to this day, she was still pure and untouched, all right? Even when her intelligence had been low, she had never had any dealings with any male foxes. It was not as though only that peach-tree spirit and that damned rabbit had kept themselves clean.

The Nether Purple Fox bloodline was noble; ordinary foxes were not even qualified to compare, much less could she possibly take a fancy to an ordinary fox. Unfortunately, in all the world, she was probably the only Nether Purple Fox left.

"Still, the fact that you sent me far away—doesn't that mean you're afraid of me too? Afraid that you won't be able to resist my charm and will be laughed at by me?"

A trace of smugness appeared in the Fox King's seductive eyes. She refused to believe that with her looks and charm, she could throw herself at him and still fail to win over that inherently romantic and passionate lord.