What Kind of Bullshit Brotherhood Is This

Wang Sheng and the others were even more shocked when they saw Lin Chen and Xiao Wu.

No matter how weak the Master was, he was still a two-ring Great Soul Master. Yet now, he had been thrown from the second floor by two children.

Wasn't this a little too absurd?

"Lin Chen, we're going to the cafeteria for lunch. Do you want to come with us?"

Tang San called up to Lin Chen on the second floor.

He was very curious about how Lin Chen had gone from level ten to level fourteen in just three months.

If he could get his hands on that method, he would surely avoid many detours.

"You know him?"

Wang Sheng and the others all turned to look. They hadn't expected Tang San to know the two people upstairs.

Tang San nodded. "We're from the same village."

Wang Sheng and the others' eyes widened.

Good lord.

Was their village really that amazing?

Tang San alone could beat them senseless, and now another, even more formidable one had appeared—someone who could actually defeat a Great Soul Master.

It was ridiculous.

"Sure."

Lin Chen had come to Notting Academy to keep track of Tang San's movements. Maintaining a good relationship on the surface would make it easier for him to monitor Tang San.

By the time Lin Chen and Xiao Wu came downstairs, Yu Xiaogang had already recovered somewhat.

He endured the pain and stood up, casting Lin Chen and Xiao Wu a cold glance before turning toward the infirmary without a word.

Lin Chen's speed and strength were simply too bizarre. They were even greater than his own at the peak of Great Soul Master rank.

If they continued fighting, he might not gain much of an advantage.

More importantly, Luo Sanpao had been seriously injured and couldn't be summoned again anytime soon. Without it, he had even less ability to fight Lin Chen.

A wise man didn't fight when the odds were against him. He had plenty of ways to deal with Lin Chen.

"Let's go."

Lin Chen didn't take that clown seriously at all and turned toward the cafeteria.

"Um... Lin Chen, right? Maybe you should transfer to another academy."

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Sheng spoke tentatively.

Lin Chen turned and asked, "You mean his relationship with the Notting Principal?"

Wang Sheng froze.

So he knew?

Tang San asked curiously, "That trash has a connection to the principal too?"

Wang Sheng nodded. "He's not a teacher at our academy. He can only freeload here because of his relationship with the principal."

Tang San fell into silent thought.

This might be an opportunity. No matter how strong Lin Chen is, he can't be a match for the principal. If I help him kill the principal...

Lin Chen smiled. "Don't worry. It's not a big problem."

Seeing how confident he was, Wang Sheng said nothing more.

Some things only needed to be mentioned in passing. Saying too much would only become annoying.

Tang San also temporarily suppressed the thought that had just arisen.

A deal that came knocking wasn't a good deal. He would wait and see.

Perhaps because they had been delayed by Yu Xiaogang, Lin Chen and the others didn't run into Xiao Chenyu's group when they reached the cafeteria.

"Come on, I'll treat you to a meal upstairs."

Since Wang Sheng had kindly warned him earlier, Lin Chen planned to treat them to a good meal on the second floor.

"Lin Chen, the second floor is expensive."

Wang Sheng remembered what Tang San had said earlier.

Since Lin Chen came from the same village as Tang San, he was probably a commoner too. Even if he had money, he couldn't spend it so recklessly.

"Come on, it's no big deal."

Lin Chen didn't explain further and headed straight upstairs.

Wang Sheng and the others had no choice but to follow him to the second floor.

Elsewhere.

Yu Xiaogang received some simple treatment for his internal injuries in the infirmary before making his way to the Notting Principal's office.

"Oh, word sure travels fast."

The Notting Principal smiled as he watched Yu Xiaogang enter the office.

As Yu Xiaogang's friend, he naturally knew about Yu Xiaogang's ambitions.

Now that three students with Innate Full Spirit Power had arrived at the academy, one of whom had already reached level fourteen, he knew Yu Xiaogang would come looking for him.

Yu Xiaogang got straight to the point. "I came to see you about two matters."

"First, expel that student named Lin Chen. Second, assign me the task of helping Tang San hunt his first Spirit Ring."

His tone was calm, but his expression was arrogant, as though he were issuing orders to a subordinate.

The Notting Principal frowned slightly.

It wasn't that Yu Xiaogang's tone had made him uncomfortable.

As close brothers, he understood Yu Xiaogang's personality all too well. Yu Xiaogang always acted superior toward everyone.

He simply couldn't understand why Yu Xiaogang wanted Lin Chen expelled.

Lin Chen had only arrived at Notting Academy today, and he was merely a commoner. There was no reason for him to have had any conflict with Yu Xiaogang.

"The second matter isn't a problem, but the first..."

"That boy is an extraordinary genius, level fourteen at six years old. Even throughout the history of Spirit Masters, such a record has never been seen."

"If he graduates normally, he is guaranteed to reach Soul Elder rank. Reaching Soul Ancestor rank isn't impossible either."

"Do you know how much fame and profit a Soul Elder—or even a Soul Ancestor—graduate can bring to Notting Academy?"

"If you want me to expel him, you have to give me a reason."

He truly regarded Yu Xiaogang as a blood brother, but even brothers had to settle accounts clearly. Lin Chen was quite valuable to Notting Academy.

Expelling him just because Yu Xiaogang said so would mean the Notting Principal had gotten his brain caught in a door.

Yu Xiaogang said blandly, "I don't like the sight of him."

Naturally, he couldn't tell the other man about the embarrassing fact that he couldn't even beat two children. He could only say that he disliked Lin Chen.

The Notting Principal: "..."

There was no need to ask. Yu Xiaogang must have gone to take him as a disciple, only to be rejected.

"You're an adult. Why are you arguing with a child?"

"I know your ambitions, and I know you want to take those three geniuses as disciples. But these things have to be done step by step. You can't rush them."

"How about this? Go be their instructor."

"Once they learn just how profound your knowledge is, won't they be begging you to take them as disciples?"

The Notting Principal advised him earnestly.

In his view, Yu Xiaogang was simply too impatient. Who went to accept disciples the moment they arrived at the academy?

At the very least, he had to give them some time to get to know him.

After all, Yu Xiaogang's own strength was right there for all to see. Unless they were blind, no one would meet a Great Soul Master and immediately take him as their teacher.

Since he specialized in theory, he should play to his strengths. He should use his knowledge to win them over and let them see his talent.

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

What kind of bullshit brotherhood was this? He wouldn't even help with something so minor. Was expelling one student really that difficult for him?

That was one thing, but he even wanted to take the opportunity to make him teach classes.

Were the Master's lessons something just any stray cat or dog was worthy of hearing?

Wasn't it just that he had eaten and drunk for free at his place for over ten years?

How much could that have cost?

Did he really have to be so eager to arrange work for him and make him repay his debt?