It Turns Out I Brought This on Myself

Grandmaster said, "Xiao San, on the first day I accepted you as my Disciple, I warned you never to reveal your second Martial Soul. Twin Martial Souls are already one in ten thousand, and with your Innate Full Soul Power, such unparalleled talent could easily arouse others' jealousy and bring about your death."

Ma Hongjun interjected, "Grandmaster, we all know that. But what does it have to do with what happened to you in Spirit City?"

Tang San's heart stirred. "Teacher, did Spirit Hall intend to make a move against me because of my talent?"

Grandmaster said approvingly, "Xiao San, you're very clever to have thought of that so quickly."

"I know Spirit Hall's despicable ways well. As long as someone poses a threat to them, they will resort to destruction. When you revealed your second Martial Soul, I began to worry. So, on the first day we set out for Spirit City, I left the group and arrived there ahead of time to meet Bibi Dong."

"I once worked for Spirit Hall, and Bibi Dong and I could be considered old acquaintances. I went to Spirit City early to ask her to spare you. Who would have thought that she told me she had already sent people to assassinate you several days before I arrived in Spirit City?"

"Her words struck me like a bolt from the blue. I lost my head somewhat at the time and said a few things threatening Spirit Hall. As a result, she beat me severely, had people throw me out onto the street, and sent others to keep watch over me."

By the time Grandmaster finished, Tang San's fists were clenched tightly, murderous intent spilling from his body.

"That crazy woman! I'm going to reason with her!" Liu Erlong shot to her feet