Withdrawal from School

"Damn it, Li Zha was right!"

"He's an absolutely world-class stink bomb! I've never smelled anything this foul in my life!"

"Brothers, don't misunderstand because of our reactions. We simply can't stand up from the stench!"

"I'm going back to bathe first! Right now, blegh... even my crotch reeks!"

The students who had nearly puked themselves to death from the stench glared resentfully at Yu Xiaogang.

This felt worse than killing them!

It was fucking disgusting!

As soon as those people spoke, everyone who had still doubted Li Zha's words immediately believed them.

They all stared at Yu Xiaogang with strange expressions.

"Was the Master's first soul skill really just farting?"

"All I can say is, as expected of a Master with only half a rank of innate soul power."

"That grand display just now really fooled me..."

"How was that not terrifying in another sense?"

"Indeed. Even a Titled Douluo probably wouldn't dare take the Master's first soul skill head-on!"

"Pfft, hahahaha!"

At last, the people around them could no longer hold it in and burst into laughter.

Only Yu Xiaogang and Tang San remained silent.

One was furious beyond measure, while the other felt as if he were about to shatter!

"Li Zha! How dare you insult me!"

Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists tightly.

He desperately wanted Li Zha to properly experience Luo Sanpao's first soul skill again!

He wished he could make Luo Sanpao fart right in Li Zha's face!

But he couldn't.

Because he had been busy traveling to pick up Li Zha these past few days.

And Tang San had constantly been by his side.

He had not had time to secretly feed Luo Sanpao rotten carrots that had decayed for ten thousand years.

Even if he used his first soul skill now...

It would not be smelly enough!

Li Zha said disdainfully, "Insult you? Is stating the facts considered insulting you? That's a first."

"Tang San, even after this, do you still think he's a Master?"

"Little San, don't listen to his nonsense! There's a reason my martial soul... is like this! And no matter what, my theories can never be wrong!"

Yu Xiaogang immediately grew anxious.

I finally tricked a monster with the top-tier tool martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer!

I can't let him get away just like that!

Without Tang San, how am I supposed to prove my qualifications to the world?

Tang San lowered his head, clenched his fist, then released it.

In the end, he took a deep breath.

He raised his eyes and looked at Li Zha in the distance.

"In my view, as long as a teacher knows how to teach others, it doesn't matter whether their own rank is high."

Li Zha smiled. "Indeed. He reached level 29 at fifty."

Yu Xiaogang instantly snapped and pointed at him from afar. "You!"

Tang San continued coldly, "Furthermore, the Master's Ten Great Soul Master Theories are recognized throughout the entire soul master world."

Li Zha said, "Indeed. He reached level 29 at fifty."

Tang San said, "I follow Teacher because I recognize the Master's knowledge and theories. Why did Teacher dare use his first soul skill even though he knew people would mock it?"

Li Zha said, "Indeed. He reached level 29 at fifty."

Tang San said, "It's because Teacher is forthright! A problem with his martial soul doesn't mean his knowledge and theories are wrong!"

Li Zha said, "Indeed..."

Yu Xiaogang could no longer endure it and snapped again.

"Can you fucking say something else?!"

"Sure." Li Zha clasped his hands behind his head. "Half a rank of innate soul power, a coward who abandoned a woman, full of theories, yet when it comes to himself, his soul skill can only fart. He freeloads at the academy under the title of Master, acts all high and mighty while never teaching a class, and he steals—"

Yu Xiaogang's face turned liver-red. "Forget it! Go back to what you were saying!"

Li Zha said flatly, "He reached level 29 at fifty."

Yu Xiaogang jumped with rage.

Yet there was nothing he could do.

As a level 29 Grand Soul Master...

Whether he attacked Li Zha, a Soul Scholar without a soul ring, or not, he had already lost!

Moreover, he had watched the battle earlier.

Deep down, he truly was not one hundred percent confident he could defeat Li Zha!

The spectators watched him make a fool of himself, their expressions varied and colorful.

They also looked at Li Zha with admiration.

Whether it was the battle just now or his twin martial souls, both were enough to earn their respect.

After all, strength was revered.

As for Yu Xiaogang...

They had long wanted to ridicule him.

Freeloaders deserved to be looked down upon wherever they went.

But as students of Notting Academy, since the teachers and administrators did not criticize this freeloading Master, they naturally would not humiliate Yu Xiaogang to his face.

Now, however, things were different. Li Zha, who was not really a student of Notting Academy, had started the fight.

And the more they listened, the more Li Zha seemed to have the stronger argument.

Naturally, they immediately joined in!

If someone started a fight and they didn't join, what was the point?

Tang San took a shallow breath and spoke. "Li Zha, then let's compete, with everyone here as witnesses."

"No interest." Li Zha turned and left.

He had absolutely no desire to take part in such a boring contest.

"I think you're afraid! You know Teacher's theories are invincible and you're afraid of losing to me! Whether you compete or not, everyone has already witnessed this! First soul rings! We'll compare our first soul rings! Under Teacher's guidance, my first soul ring will definitely have the optimal configuration!"

Yu Xiaogang was deeply moved.

As he looked at Tang San, he nearly wavered.

He had almost decided to stop ruining this twin martial soul genius.

But his shamelessness won out.

It overcame his sentimentality.

For the sake of making a name for himself in the soul master world, he chose to remain shameless to the end.

To keep exploiting Tang San, this genius.

With or without me, he can still achieve greatness. So why can't I be his honorary teacher?

"Good child, I will spare no effort in choosing the most suitable soul ring for you!"

Yu Xiaogang and Tang San embraced.

Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought the two of them were father and son.

Unfortunately, Tang San had blue hair.

By the time Tang San and Yu Xiaogang turned back around...

Li Zha had already vanished, long gone in an unknown direction.

Seeing that Li Zha had left, the students who had been watching the show naturally began to disperse as well.

Only Tang San and Yu Xiaogang remained.

Tang San recalled how Li Zha had resisted his poisoned needles head-on and forced them out.

Then he thought of the words "body martial soul" that Li Zha had mentioned earlier.

He felt that something was off.

He looked at Yu Xiaogang and asked, "Teacher, what did he mean by body martial soul?"

Yu Xiaogang dismissed it. "Don't pay attention to it. He was just making things up."

"Martial souls are divided into two major categories: beast martial souls and tool martial souls. This is common knowledge concluded by countless soul masters."

"There isn't a single text that can prove the body martial soul he fabricated exists."

"Come on. Let's go back and pack up. I'll take you to hunt your first soul ring right away."

Yu Xiaogang pulled Tang San along at a quick pace, his expression dark.

Li Zha, without me, even hunting soul beasts will be difficult for a mere Soul Scholar!

Still, I hope you don't die in a soul beast's jaws.

I'll have Tang San obtain the soul ring most suited to him, so you can thoroughly understand just how foolish your choice to insult me today was!

Meanwhile, Li Zha had arrived at the Academic Affairs Office.

"You have full innate soul power and twin martial souls. Although the Master judged them both to be ordinary martial souls, it would be such a shame for you to withdraw like this. The academy is willing to waive part of your fees."

After hearing Li Zha's reasons for withdrawing, the teacher in charge of registration wore a troubled expression.

Li Zha pushed the registration form back across the desk, his attitude completely unwavering.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I've already thought it through."

"Please process the paperwork for me."

"Wait a moment!"

A crisp voice rang out.

Xiao Wu, her black hair tied in a single ponytail, blocked Li Zha's path.