Preparing to Go to the Star Dou Great Forest

"Where is Tang San from your class?"

Yu Xiaogang's tone carried a hint of interrogation. Without Tang San, what was the point of him going through the trouble of asking the dean for this lecture? This whole performance was meant to show off for Tang San; if the person wasn't even there, who was he supposed to impress?

"Master, I heard Tang San's teacher is also an instructor at Nuoding Academy. He is allowed to teach Tang San privately."

"What?! That is completely against the rules. How can a teacher provide private instruction?"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes turned bloodshot. His world-shaking wisdom and theories were meant to be appreciated by a genius with twin martial souls like Tang San. To be told that the boy didn't need to attend was infuriating.

"Class dismissed!"

Yu Xiaogang ended the lesson in a rush and strode toward the dean's office.

"Dean, by what right is that man allowed to teach Tang San privately? We are all part of this academy; you cannot show favoritism!"

Reaching the door of the dean's office, Yu Xiaogang straightened his slightly disheveled black academic robe and walked straight in without knocking, pointing at the dean as he began to interrogate him.

"Are you questioning me? Although Tang San's martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, he has innate full soul power. His teacher is also a Blue Silver Grass user, and he is a powerful Spirit Emperor at that!"

"Tell me, what do you have that compares to the other party?"

"I have invincible theories—the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls. This knowledge is peerless across the continent. Only I can change his Blue Silver Grass!"

The dean couldn't be bothered to argue; this guy was truly obsessed. He was usually so arrogant and looked down on everyone, but it turned out he couldn't help himself whenever he saw a genius.

"I will not interfere in this matter. If you want Tang San to take you as his master, go challenge Mr. Tang Chuan instead of whining to me. Please leave."

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, Yu Xiaogang could only let out a cold snort before exiting the office.

The dean of Nuoding Academy was a level 42 Spirit Ancestor, a formidable expert even in Nuoding City. If it weren't for their past acquaintance, he wouldn't have been so patient.

"Tang Chuan, is it? Just wait. I'll wait for you to ruin Tang San's first spirit ring, and then I'll step in to take him under my wing!"

At this moment, Tang San and Tang Chuan had already parted ways.

Since he had been studying privately, his roommates had not yet returned to Dorm Seven when he arrived.

Sitting on his bed, Tang San's eyes were filled with anticipation. In a few days, he would become a true spirit master; just thinking about it made him happy.

Moreover, he would be going with his godfather. He had to find a way to figure out what was really going on with Tang Hao!

If Tang Hao is truly like I suspect, then he is courting death!

Creak!

The door opened; Xiao Wu and the others had returned.

Upon seeing Tang San, everyone except Xiao Wu looked at him with envy and admiration.

Tang San had just enrolled and already managed to take such a powerful and handsome man as his teacher. His luck was truly that of a chosen one. They had heard that Tang San's teacher was not only handsome but even stronger than the dean.

In Nuoding City, the strongest people they knew of, besides the city lord, were the academy deans.

If they could also take such a powerful teacher, they would wake up laughing in their sleep.

"Tang San, that big brother this morning is your teacher, right? What's his name?"

Wang Sheng didn't get too close. Xiao Wu was a girl and very pretty, so he didn't feel he had the right to ask Tang San directly.

"Hmm?"

A flash of cold light crossed Tang San's eyes. Xiao Wu looked like a standard beauty, but he hadn't expected her to set her sights on his godfather.

Damn you, Xiao Wu. Does your mother know you're this scheming?

If his godfather hadn't told him earlier to get along with his roommates, he wouldn't have lent her a set of bedding on the first day.

Feeling unwilling, Tang San decided to brush her off.

"If you want to know my teacher's name, why don't you ask him yourself? And Xiao Wu, I suggest you don't get too close to my teacher!"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and Xiao Wu actually caught a hint of killing intent. Were human children these days so hot-headed that they let killing intent show at the slightest provocation?

Xiao Wu subconsciously took a step back. Since Tang San wouldn't say and his attitude was so hostile, she would just have to wait and ask Tang Chuan herself next time.

"O-okay then, I'll ask him myself next time."

Xiao Wu turned and walked back to her bed.

Tang San had felt smug when he thought he had discouraged her, but the moment he heard that last sentence, he instantly lost his composure.

Next time? You still want a next time?

Damn you, Xiao Wu. You really are up to no good. My godfather is not only powerful but also possesses divine beauty. You're just a lowly work-study student; what right do you have to get close to him!

It seems I need to move the production of hidden weapons like sleeve arrows up the schedule, or my godfather will surely be annoyed.

Early the next morning, Tang San rose early and waited at the door of the dormitory where Tang Chuan stayed. As long as he took the initiative to find his godfather, Xiao Wu wouldn't have a chance to get close!

"Little San? You're very early today."

"It's not too early, Godfather. When are we going to obtain my spirit ring?"

Tang Chuan looked at the morning mist; the sun hadn't even risen yet. He had woken up early just to practice his Purple Demon Eye.

However, since Tang San was already here, they might as well set off.

The two of them left Nuoding Academy and boarded a carriage bound for the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Godfather, do you know about Tang San's biological father, Tang Hao?"

Inside the carriage, Tang San cast a cautious glance at Tang Chuan, his heart filled with trepidation.

"Oh? I do. Your father is a Titled Douluo, known across the Douluo Continent as the Clear Sky Douluo!"

"A Titled Douluo?!"

Tang San's eyes widened. Thanks to Tang Chuan's explanations, he had learned of the Douluo Continent's nine cultivation realms, which happened to correspond perfectly to the nine levels of his Xuantian Skill.

"Then... then why did he?"

Tang San's eyes reddened, tears welling up at the edges as he looked like a wronged young wife.

The man he had taken care of ever since he was old enough to understand, his father, was actually a Titled Douluo?

"Who knows? But Tang San, since you have acknowledged me as your godfather, you will never be wronged while you are under my protection."

"Godfather!"

Only now did Tang San realize that Tang Chuan was not his biological father—after all, their appearances were vastly different—and that Tang Hao was. Yet, the man's behavior left Tang San feeling cold.

A Titled Douluo who acted like a giant infant all day, failing to provide even a shred of decent paternal love. Tang San was certain that if he hadn't awakened his twin martial souls, Tang Hao likely wouldn't have even bothered with those few hugs.

"Remember, Tang San, your godfather will stand by your side in everything you do. Be firm in your heart!"