Yu Xiaogang Sought Out Blue Tyrant Academy, Only to Be Driven Away
During his few days in Heaven Dou City, Yu Xiaogang went out early and returned late, inquiring everywhere.
Fortunately, although Liu Erlong rarely went out to meet guests, she still had some of Flender's old friends in the Heaven Dou Academy who knew that Liu Erlong was the dean of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
Upon learning this news, Yu Xiaogang felt both joy and worry.
The good news is that since Liu Erlong is now the dean with great power, joining Blue Tyrant Academy shouldn't be a problem.
What worries her is whether she really has to go and go there like this? She left her back then because of ethical issues.
However, if Yu Xiaogang hopes that his theories can be fully put into practice during his lifetime, he needs to find an academy as a base.
He has suffered too many setbacks since Meng Chen from the Nuoding Academy.
Now, he must train Tang San to prove that he, Yu Xiaogang, is not a waste, and that he has trained a top-notch person!
Following the directions given by others Yu Xiaogang and the others found a forest.
The presence of a forest within the capital city immediately put Yu Xiaogang at ease.
However, it wouldn't be enough to shock Yu Xiaogang. He had once sneaked into the Spirit Hall's secret passage, and how could a man protected by a lioness be impressed by such a small trick?
The school gate tower, which stands ten meters tall, is magnificent and is entirely carved from white marble.
A dark wooden plaque hangs above the gatehouse, with the eight characters "Blue Tyrant Advanced Soul Master Academy" embossed on it. The characters are vigorous and powerful, with a crisp and neat strength in the strokes.
This line of text has power!
Tang San, who was following Yu Xiaogang, praised him in his heart.
It wasn't Blue Tyrant Academy's opening hours, so Yu Xiaogang stood at the door for a while, carefully tidying his worn-out robes, before knocking on the door knocker.
The sound of the copper rings striking each other was crisp and pleasant.
Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang's strange behavior and felt puzzled.
Why does the teacher look so nervous? Could it be that one of his ex-lovers is inside?
A small door to the side of the main gate was pulled open a crack from the inside, and a gatekeeper dressed in a gray-blue outfit poked half his body out.
The man was in his forties, with a short beard and a dark complexion. Judging from his aura, he was actually a Soul Master with considerable cultivation.
He looked Yu Xiaogang and his companions up and down. Although they didn't look particularly impressive in terms of clothing, Blue Tyrant Academy only accepted commoners, so they never judged people by their appearance.
The gatekeeper then politely asked, "May I ask who you are? What brings you to the Blue Tyrant Academy?"
Yu Xiaogang straightened up, trying to look as presentable as possible. "We're here to see someone. Is Dean Liu Erlong here? Could you please announce our arrival and say that Yu Xiaogang has come?"
The gatekeeper's eyes flickered when he heard the word "Dean," but then he glanced at the disheveled Yu Xiaogang and the others, and hesitated before saying:
"You want to see the dean? The dean doesn't usually see outsiders. Do you have an appointment? Or is there anyone who can introduce you?"
Although Blue Tyrant Academy admits commoners, the dean's position is special. He is surrounded by learned scholars and has no dealings with the uncultured. No one has ever been seen to visit the dean dressed in rags.
Yu Xiaogang frowned and said, "I'm an old acquaintance of hers, we've known each other for many years. You just need to say the name Yu Xiaogang, and she should know who I am."
The gatekeeper glanced at him again, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his dark face.
He scratched the back of his head, seemingly unsure of what to do, and could only say, "You all wait here, I'll go find a teacher. I can't make this decision."
After he finished speaking, he closed the side door, and then a series of footsteps quickly faded away.
Yu Xiaogang stood at the door, somewhat at a loss.
That's not right. I'm Erlong's sweetheart. Hasn't she confided her longing for me to anyone else all these years?
This security guard doesn't recognize me?
As Yu Xiaogang was pondering, footsteps came from inside the door, indicating that someone had arrived.
Well, whoever comes must be someone important; they'll have heard of me.
The side door was pulled open again, revealing a middle-aged man in his forties standing behind it.
He had a round face, a neatly trimmed short beard, and silver-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, making him look like an office teacher.
The newcomer also sized up Yu Xiaogang and his companions; their tattered robes and travel-worn faces caused him to furrow his brow deeply.
Clearly, this middle-aged man had already formed a negative opinion about the visit of Yu Xiaogang and his group.
"Hello, I am Yin Shu, a teacher at the Blue Tyrant Academy. I heard you are looking for the dean?"
Finally, someone of some standing has arrived.
Although Yu Xiaogang came to ask for a favor, he couldn't afford to be outdone; sticking his neck out was the only way to win.
"That's right, Teacher Yin Shu, I am Yu Xiaogang, an old acquaintance of Dean Liu Erlong. You must have heard her mention me before."
Yu Xiaogang?
Yin Shu looked completely bewildered; she had never heard of it before.
He thought carefully again, but could only shake his head in the end. "Yu Xiaogang... I'm sorry, I don't remember that name."
"I've been teaching at the Blue Tyrant Academy for over ten years, and I've never heard the dean mention this name before, nor have I ever seen it on the academy's visitor list. Have you come to the wrong place?"
What? It's never been mentioned before?
Yu Xiaogang explained, "There's no mistake, I am indeed an old friend of Liu Erlong. We've known each other for many years, but we've lost contact over the years."
"I only recently heard that she is the dean of the Blue Tyrant Academy, so I came all the way from outside Heaven Dou City. Could you please pass on her message? She will definitely want to see me if she hears my name."
His tone was very confident, but Yin Shu looked doubtful.
Could this person be trying to freeload while the dean is away?
Sir, you're going to get a good beating for this.
There have been precedents before. The rogues of Heaven Dou City found it wasn't worth getting beaten up if they ate at a restaurant, so they started targeting the various academies.
Pretend to be an old acquaintance of important figures like the dean, then sneak into the VIP reception room to freeload food and drinks, without getting beaten up, since everyone in the academy is a civilized person.
Aside from some shady colleges tucked away in the countryside, which are even more thuggish than thugs, using their cultivation levels to embezzle the life savings of rural families.
Thinking of this, Yin Shu coldly said, "Sir, although Blue Tyrant Academy is not a noble academy, it is still a legitimate school. The dean is very busy every day, and not just anyone can come to see her."
"You claim to be an old acquaintance of the dean, but the dean has never mentioned you, nor are there any tokens or letters proving your identity. How can I believe you?"
He paused, his tone hardening further. "Besides, even if they are old acquaintances of the dean, it would be proper to send a formal invitation and arrange a time in advance."
"You dare to come here so presumptuously, dressed so improperly, and yet you claim you want to see the dean? Blue Tyrant Academy is not a shelter; we do not receive those who are improperly dressed."
Yu Xiaogang's face immediately turned extremely ugly, but the situation was beyond his control, so he could only suppress his anger and ask, "Then what constitutes tidy?"
"At the very least, it should be clean and tidy."
Yu Xiaogang looked at himself up and down...
The tattered clothes covered in dust may look unclean, but they are actually far from tidy.
"Enough!" Yu Xiaogang suddenly lost his temper and started yelling, "I am the theoretical Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang! Even if your dean hasn't mentioned me, you should know about my theory of the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul. How dare you look down on me?"
Neuropathy!
Yin Shu was furious. "What the hell is this? I've never even heard of it!"
He immediately released his Soul Ring; the five Soul Ring shone brightly, clearly indicating his cultivation level as Soul King!
Yu Xiaogang's extraordinary Soul Grandmaster cultivation was instantly suppressed on the spot, and the once lively and energetic boy was immediately forced to kneel down.
Yu Xiaogang was shocked. Damn it, it was actually Soul King!
"Teacher!"
Tang San cried out in surprise, and was then forced to his knees by the force of the impact.
Yin Shu said, "Alright, alright, you can leave now. The dean isn't here. If you come again, don't blame me for being impolite."
After saying that, he closed the door, and the terrifying pressure from the Soul King level disappeared.
Tang San was furious. He stared intently at the side door. From this moment on, the man named Yin Shu was on his kill list, because this man had already found his way to death!