Yu Xiaogang's Darkest Hour

Yu Xiaogang clamped a hand tightly over his mouth as two streams of humiliating tears rolled from the corners of his eyes.

Before long, the room filled with Yu Xiaogang's muffled sobs.

If he had not been afraid of waking the burly man beside him, he would have wailed his heart out long ago.

But sometimes, fate's arrangements were just that perfectly timed.

As Yu Xiaogang cried, a sharp, shrill sob suddenly slipped from his throat.

Yu Xiaogang hurriedly covered his mouth, staring in terror at the burly man as he shifted in bed.

Don't wake up! Don't wake up! I'm begging you, don't wake up!

Yu Xiaogang prayed frantically inside, even going so far as to sacrifice a year of his father's lifespan in exchange for the burly man not waking up.

But unfortunately, perhaps Yu Yuanzhen had been unwilling to give up that year of his life. After turning over, the burly man opened his tightly shut eyes.

And the moment he did, he saw Yu Xiaogang.

"Heh heh, I have to say, out of everyone I've met, you're the most satisfying."

The burly man gave Yu Xiaogang the highest praise imaginable.

He had made it! Yu Xiaogang had finally received recognition!

As for what kind of recognition it was, never mind that.

Yu Xiaogang looked at the awakened burly man in despair.

If he had the strength of a Soul King, he would have immediately chopped this burly man into pieces and ground his bones to dust!

But helplessly, he was only a Soul Grandmaster and could do nothing but watch.

The burly man licked his lips, seemingly still not satisfied.

"Mm, since it's still early, how about we do it again?"

It sounded like a discussion, but in truth, the burly man gave Yu Xiaogang no room to negotiate.

Yu Xiaogang, Yu Xiaogang! Tell me, why did you have to wake him up?

Wasn't it just your first time? Couldn't you have endured it? And now here came a second time.

Yu Xiaogang cursed himself madly inside. His mind suffered under his own abuse, while his body...

Several hours later, the burly man left the room with unsteady steps. Inside, Yu Xiaogang lay on the damp bed, staring at the ceiling as though dead.

But who was Gangzi? He was an indestructible cockroach!

After resting for a long while, Yu Xiaogang immediately got up.

He had to find Flender at once. As long as he found Flender, he could take revenge and wash away this hatred!

"Just wait! All of you, wait for this Grandmaster! Once this Grandmaster finds my good brother Flender, that lowly Ma Fu, and that little bastard, every last one of you will pay a terrible price!"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes were bloodshot, and he panted like an ox. Now that the burly man was gone, he could finally let his true nature loose.

The moment Yu Xiaogang got out of bed, a surge of pain shot through him, making him lose control of his strength.

A pile of filth instantly fell out.

At the gates of Soto City, Tang San and Xiao Wu entered the city in a carriage.

At that very moment, the dark-skinned burly man happened to drive his carriage past the one carrying Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Originally, Tang San and Xiao Wu had indeed been walking obediently, but Xiao Wu simply could not bear it any longer. Besides, Tang San had always indulged nearly every request she made.

So, midway through the journey, he followed Xiao Wu's wishes and rented a carriage.

The carriage went all the way to the Rose Hotel. After paying in Gold Soul Coins, Tang San and Xiao Wu got out.

Notting City was also a city, but compared to Soto City, it was practically a slum.

From the moment she stepped out of the carriage, Xiao Wu's large eyes had been fixed on the surroundings.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu spotted the Rose Hotel.

"Hey, Xiao San, Xiao San, let's rest at this hotel first."

Xiao Wu tugged on Tang San's arm, her adorable little face full of pleading.

Tang San glanced at the Rose Hotel and frowned.

For someone with rather conservative values, the Rose Hotel's decor, the couples coming and going, the combination of one man and two women, and even that of two men and one woman all made him deeply uncomfortable.

"Xiao Wu, let's hurry to the Academy the teacher told us about."

Xiao Wu immediately became unhappy. She crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Tang San with puffed cheeks.

"Come on, I've been sitting in a carriage all day. My butt hurts from sitting! I just want to find a bed and get some proper rest."

"Besides, it won't be too late if we go to the Academy tomorrow!"

The moment Xiao Wu got angry, Tang San panicked.

He truly did not want to see even the slightest anger or dissatisfaction from Xiao Wu toward him!

"Alright, alright, alright! We'll do as you say. Let's rest at this hotel first and go to the Academy tomorrow."

Seeing Tang San agree, Xiao Wu immediately returned to normal and wrapped both arms around him.

That motion made Tang San, this inexperienced young man, blush.

He couldn't take it, he really couldn't. An adorable little girl had both arms around his arm. It was simply too much.

When they entered the Rose Hotel lobby, Tang San's face turned even redder upon seeing the stickers decorating the surrounding walls.

I wonder what Teacher is doing now. Is he on his way here?

To make himself feel less overheated, Tang San could only silently think about his teacher.

I wonder if Master's wife has finished handling her business yet.

Thinking of Master's wife made Tang San's face grow even redder. Even Tang San himself did not know why.

The two made their way to the front desk, booked a room, and were just about to head over.

Then a figure who filled him with both shock and joy appeared before him.

After taking care of that pile of filth, Yu Xiaogang resumed his usual pose with his hands behind his back and that mysterious smile on his face. But upon closer inspection, one would notice something.

Yu Xiaogang's steps were not very wide as he walked, as though he were afraid of pulling on something.

"Teacher!"

The instant Tang San saw his teacher, he called out loudly.

That familiar voice made Yu Xiaogang turn to look.

When he saw his disciple and Xiao Wu, a trace of awkwardness immediately appeared on his face. But he quickly forced it down.

No, no. Xiao San absolutely cannot find out about this. Absolutely not!

If Tang San learned what he had gone through over the past day and night, Yu Xiaogang would rather kill himself!

Rather than keep living!

Though if it truly came to that, given Yu Xiaogang's courage, he might need someone else to help him.

"Teacher, why are you here?"

Tang San's face was full of delight. He had originally thought he would be separated from his teacher for a long time.

Yet they had met again in less than two days.

Yu Xiaogang's expression did not change. Everything appeared normal.

"Your teacher arrived here before you last night, but it was already late, so I stayed another night to rest."

"And what about you? According to my calculations, it would have been impossible for you to reach Soto City on the second day if you were walking."

Hearing his teacher's questioning, Tang San felt uneasy.

As his teacher's most obedient disciple, he naturally carried out every task his teacher assigned him thoroughly.

If his teacher told him to walk to Soto City, then he had to walk.

But now, he had arrived by carriage!

He had not completed his teacher's task, and he absolutely could not deceive his teacher on top of that.

Tang San explained why he had arrived in Soto City on the second day.

Upon hearing this, a trace of anger immediately appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face.

"Xiao San, you have greatly disappointed me. Once we reach the Academy, run one hundred laps around the training field. Let's see whether you dare do this again next time!"

"Yes, Teacher."

Tang San lowered his head and silently accepted his teacher's criticism.

Seeing Tang San so obedient, Yu Xiaogang immediately felt much better.

Exactly, this was how it should be!

Whatever Grandmaster Yu said had to be carried out unconditionally!