Dongfang Yu Humbly Accepted Instruction

Tang San glanced at Hu Liena, and a flash of astonishment passed through his eyes. Because people on the Douluo Continent matured relatively early, Hu Liena looked like a seventeen- or eighteen-year-old young woman at the moment—graceful and elegant, with an ethereal temperament. Combined with those charming, bewitching eyes, she actually stirred a strange flutter in Tang San's heart.

"Hello." Hu Liena smiled charmingly as she spoke.

Tang San's mental age was not young either, and he quickly came back to his senses. "Hello."

Dongfang Yu saw Tang San's reaction, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. This chosen son of fate... Don't tell me he had taken a liking to this little fox? You absolutely must not! You already have your Little Bunny—don't go ruining someone else's life too.

According to the original story, Hu Liena's ending had been largely caused by Tang San. Naturally, Dongfang Yu could not allow her to repeat that tragedy. For that, he could only descend into hell for once and break up this pair of lovebirds!

"Senior Sister, how about we eat here too?"

Hu Liena did not mind the shabby surroundings. "All right."

"Master, you do not mind if we share your table, do you?" Dongfang Yu asked Yu Xiaogang with a smile.

Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze. Clearly, Dongfang Yu's attitude toward him was quite good, so why did he always feel that something was off? Then he decided he was overthinking it. After all, this was only a child. What bad intentions could he possibly have?

"All right, you may," Yu Xiaogang said.

The dishes soon arrived. They were all extremely cheap meals, mostly lacking in nutrition. Hu Liena frowned slightly but said nothing, picking up her chopsticks to eat.

"Senior Sister, wait."

Yu Xiaogang and Tang San both turned toward him, their expressions full of confusion.

Dongfang Yu smiled. "Senior Sister is still growing. She should eat something nutritious. I'll order a few more dishes."

"Waiter, come over here."

"What do you want?" The waiter was a man in his twenties, and he asked with an utterly indifferent expression.

Dongfang Yu raised an eyebrow. "Bring us several of your restaurant's signature dishes."

The waiter casually swept his gaze over the four of them, then lingered especially on Yu Xiaogang and Tang San. His disdain deepened. They looked poor at a glance, and he replied perfunctorily, "Fine, take a look at the menu. But let me remind you, our signature dishes are very expensive."

Hey, what was with this guy? Was that any way to speak to customers? Could it be that being around the chosen son of fate had triggered one of those clichés where people looked down on you?

"Hey, watch how you speak. If the customers next door hear you, they'll think we can't afford to eat here."

"One plate of every signature dish. One plate per person!" Dongfang Yu said coldly. As he spoke, he took out several Golden Soul Coins and slapped them onto the table.

Dongfang Yu acted like a nouveau riche, making Hu Liena cover her mouth as she let out a soft laugh. She watched him with a smiling gaze. Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, meanwhile, felt somewhat embarrassed. So he was someone who did not lack money. Compared to him... the two of them really did seem rather shabby.

"Oh, young master, don't be angry, don't be angry... Please wait a moment. The signature dishes will be here right away." The moment the waiter saw the Golden Soul Coins, he immediately perked up and spoke in a low, fawning voice.

Dongfang Yu snorted. People like this had simply been spoiled. He was usually quite low-key, but when such an opportunity to show off landed right in his lap, he could not possibly let it go.

"Get lost already!"

"Yes, yes, young master, please wait..." The waiter hurriedly retreated.

Yu Xiaogang hesitated before asking, "Brother Dongfang, since you come from Spirit Hall... does anyone in your family hold an important position there?"

Dongfang Yu and Hu Liena truly did not seem like ordinary people. Both possessed exceptional bearing. Yu Xiaogang did not consider himself as lacking in discernment as that waiter, so he tested the waters.

Dongfang Yu exchanged a glance with Hu Liena and saw her signal for him to answer. He nodded slightly and smiled. "My teacher has a modest position in Spirit Hall, nothing worth mentioning."

Hu Liena looked momentarily stunned, and the corner of her mouth twitched. Yes, her teacher did indeed have a modest position in Spirit Hall.

Seeing that Dongfang Yu looked sincere rather than dishonest, Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly. "Oh... I also spent some time in Spirit Hall in the past. You could say I have some connection to it."

A trace of envy appeared in Tang San's eyes. His teacher merely held a modest position, yet he had so many Golden Soul Coins and even a beautiful senior sister accompanying him. As for himself... the gap was rather large.

From what he had seen so far, Spirit Hall had left a fairly good impression on him. After all, they gave out one Golden Soul Coin every month. But... why did his teacher not agree to let him join Spirit Hall?

Dongfang Yu looked surprised. "So Master could be considered my senior, then."

"I would not call myself your senior. But if you have any questions about cultivation, you may come ask me," Yu Xiaogang replied calmly.

Dongfang Yu sneered inwardly. He really was confident—or rather, extremely confident in his own theories. If I actually asked you something, could you really teach me? You know perfectly well how much knowledge you actually have.

"Mm, all right." Dongfang Yu nodded earnestly, looking as though he had received valuable instruction.

Yu Xiaogang currently had quite a favorable impression of Dongfang Yu. Though he did not know how talented Dongfang Yu was in cultivation, judging from his appearance, he probably would not be lacking. Yu Xiaogang did not teach just anyone. This could be considered forming a good connection.

The dishes soon arrived.

Dongfang Yu and Hu Liena ate unhurriedly, every gesture revealing elegance. It was a habit Bibi Dong had cultivated in them. Looking at Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, Tang San was young, so it was understandable that he ate quickly and somewhat roughly. It was harmless enough.

Yu Xiaogang, however, was rather amusing. Wearing the composed air of an elder, he also imitated Dongfang Yu and Hu Liena by eating slowly and deliberately. It was supposedly the dignity expected of an elder. Yet he could not imitate their elegance, nor did he possess their bearing. At that moment, he simply looked rather ridiculous.

Despite Yu Xiaogang's stiff, corpse-like face, Hu Liena found herself wanting to laugh. But she could not lose her manners in public, so she could only lower her head a little, her shoulders trembling faintly.

Dongfang Yu's brow twitched hard as well. Suppressing his laughter, he said, "Master."

Yu Xiaogang put down his chopsticks and looked at him questioningly.

"Have you heard of Dongshi imitating Xishi's frown?"

"Dongshi... imitating Xishi's frown?" Yu Xiaogang asked in confusion. What did that mean? He had never even heard that phrase before.

"Oh, never mind." Dongfang Yu smiled faintly, displaying the poise of a great family.

After finishing their meal and exchanging a few words, Dongfang Yu left first with Hu Liena.

Watching the two figures depart, Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San with a grave expression, "Little San, do not envy them. You must believe that with your talent, along with your teacher's help, your achievements will sooner or later far surpass theirs."

Tang San smiled. "I understand, Teacher."

Though he said he was not envious, as he watched the two departing figures, a trace of envy still flashed through Tang San's eyes.