Taking a Disciple! Taking a Disciple?

"How did you know?"

"Because according to my research, those born with full soul power are exceedingly rare. And among those whose martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, I have never seen anyone besides you with full innate soul power."

"Furthermore, full innate soul power is directly correlated with the quality of one's martial soul. Blue Silver Grass clearly cannot meet the requirements for full innate soul power. Therefore, you must have twin martial souls."

Yu Xiaogang abruptly stopped there.

He put on a deliberately profound expression again before continuing, "So I am certain that your other martial soul must be an exceptionally powerful one."

As Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he suddenly turned around. Facing the sunlight, he looked at Tang San with a gentle expression.

However, Tang San frowned tightly. His gaze first turned toward Chen Ye, who was standing there, before locking onto Yu Xiaogang. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"I want to take you as my disciple."

"In this place, where only combat is valued and theory is ignored, I am an outlier. But I believe in the martial soul knowledge I have spent my entire life researching."

"Tang San, are you willing to trust me? I have always believed that there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters."

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, he looked at Tang San with a serious expression.

His eyes were filled with sincerity and earnestness.

Meeting Yu Xiaogang's gaze, Tang San stared at him in silence for a second before calmly nodding. "That's right. My second martial soul is indeed very powerful."

As Tang San spoke, he raised his hand, and the small knife shot out with a snap, embedding itself directly into the nearby wall.

Then he abruptly dropped to his knees. "Tang San pays respects to Teacher."

"Kneeling is a ceremony reserved for rulers and parents. This is far too heavy a gesture."

"A teacher for a day is a father for life. I wish to take you as my teacher."

"You can only acknowledge one master in your life. Have you thought this through?"

"Yes, I have. Please accept Tang San's bow."

As Tang San decisively knelt and kowtowed, Chen Ye stood blankly to the side, watching this somewhat surreal scene.

It was his first time seeing someone kneel and kowtow when taking a teacher.

Were apprenticeship ceremonies in this world really this intense?

Back in his world, people normally just served tea. It never went as far as kowtowing when taking a master.

But Yu Xiaogang smiled at Tang San and helped him up before calmly turning his gaze toward Chen Ye.

"What is your name? Would you be willing to take me as your teacher as well, become my other disciple, and become Little San's junior brother?"

"You must have heard of me too. I am a master who has grasped the Ten Core Theories of Martial Souls. Becoming my disciple will bring you nothing but benefits."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Chen Ye, his expression equally gentle.

Compared to Tang San, who possessed twin martial souls and full innate soul power, the boy before him clearly had only one martial soul, yet he also had full innate soul power.

While twin martial souls were bound to come with full innate soul power, it was extremely rare for a single martial soul to reach that level.

This martial soul was very likely a super martial soul, one far beyond even ordinary top-tier martial souls.

That was why Yu Xiaogang had summoned Chen Ye as well.

Chen Ye had actually guessed as much.

What left him confused was that he did not know when he had been exposed.

After all, he had not taken part in any fights today, much less released any soul power.

So Yu Xiaogang had most likely been observing outside their dormitory yesterday.

Only by watching the fight between him, Xiao Wu, and Tang San could the man have discovered that he possessed full innate soul power.

At that thought, Chen Ye's eyes flickered slightly, though his expression remained utterly calm.

Facing Yu Xiaogang's gentle and modest gaze, he decisively shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Senior. I hope my future teacher will be a true powerhouse, not a theory master like you."

Chen Ye spoke in an indifferent tone, his expression exceptionally calm.

Although Yu Xiaogang possessed two soul rings, that so-called Three-Shot Cannon was no match for him at all.

Though Tang Hao's presence meant he could not possibly kill Tang San, with the Space-Time Dragon, leaving would not be a problem.

Besides, even Yu Xiaogang could not bear the consequences of killing a student in public.

Hearing Chen Ye's words and seeing the boy's calm, indifferent gaze, Yu Xiaogang's originally gentle expression turned cold in an instant.

His eyes swept over Chen Ye from above before he waved a hand at him. "Since you are unwilling to become my disciple, then leave."

"But remember this: you must never tell anyone Little San's secret. If I hear Little San's secret outside, I will definitely kill you."

As Yu Xiaogang spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Chen Ye.

His eyes were cold, and he made no effort to conceal the killing intent within them.

Yet Chen Ye's expression turned somewhat strange as he looked at Yu Xiaogang.

With that stern face and that expression, Chen Ye's first thought was not fear, but that it was rather amusing.

Still, he had only just arrived at Notting Academy. No matter how much of a fraud the man might be, he carried the title of Master and could possibly have him expelled.

So Chen Ye did not continue arguing with him. He calmly cupped his fists, then opened the door and turned to leave.

He did not pay attention to what happened afterward.

By the time he returned to the cafeteria, most of the people had already dispersed.

Only the youth dressed in noble clothing remained, along with the youth standing behind him with his eyes closed, seemingly cultivating.

On the other side, only Xiao Wu and Chen Yue remained.

Seeing that Chen Ye had returned alone, Xiao Wu and Chen Yue hurried over.

Xiao Wu frowned and looked at Chen Ye. "Why did only you come back? Why hasn't Tang San returned? Did you leave him there?"

Xiao Wu stared at Chen Ye, her eyes carrying a hint of accusation.

At Xiao Wu's words, Chen Ye's icy eyes swept directly toward her.

In an instant, the boy's eyes turned into golden dragon pupils, and a terrifying pressure descended.

He then reached out, grabbed her by the collar, and viciously flung her aside.

Chen Ye's move was swift and sudden. Xiao Wu had no time to react at all.

Her body slammed into the wall, and she let out a pained cry before crashing to the ground.

Then Chen Ye turned his gaze toward the youth in noble robes and the youth standing behind him.

He was furious.

His original plan had been to wait until his strength improved before he stopped caring about Yu Xiaogang, yet he had encountered him now.

Although he had rebuked Yu Xiaogang, he had also left an impression in the man's mind.

Someone like him, without power or influence, really could be expelled by Yu Xiaogang. That would be no good thing for Chen Ye.

Given Yu Xiaogang's personality, since Chen Ye had refused to acknowledge him as his teacher, the man might even find a way to kill him.

And all of this was thanks to these people.

So when he heard Xiao Wu's baseless questioning, Chen Ye paid her no attention whatsoever.

Looking at the two of them, Chen Ye frowned.

Without wasting words, he raised his hand. Silver light flashed, and a silver longbow appeared.

Then he nocked a silver arrow, drew the bow, and with a whoosh, fired it through the air.

Seeing Chen Ye strike so ruthlessly and decisively, the youth in noble attire's expression changed instantly.

A flash of viciousness crossed his eyes. He abruptly raised his hand, and a golden defensive formation appeared.

However, the Armored Turtle martial soul he had always been so proud of was pierced through in an instant.

The youth cried out miserably. Along with his martial soul, his lower leg was pierced as well.

As Chen Ye approached, the youth holding a martial staff also stood there, looking at him coldly.

Chen Ye looked back at him, and the silver longbow in his hand turned into a massive silver hammer in an instant.