Notting College, Yu Xiaogang Wants to Forcefully Take a Disciple

Three months later, Li Daotian arrived at the gates of Notting City Junior Spirit Master Academy under Old Jack's guidance.

"Daotian, this is the Spirit Master Academy. Go on in."

Old Jack pointed at the academy archway built from massive slabs of stone, looking pleased.

Although Li Daotian had not been born in Holy Spirit Village, he had grown up there and had long since become one of its people.

"Village Chief Grandpa, I'm going in, then."

Li Daotian was somewhat excited as well. After all, this was his first time leaving home to study. It was impossible for him to feel nothing.

After saying goodbye to Old Jack, he prepared to enter.

"Stop. Who are you? If you want to enroll, do you have a certificate from Spirit Hall?"

The gatekeeper glanced at Li Daotian and reached out to stop him.

Without hesitation, Li Daotian took the Spirit Hall certificate from his backpack and handed it over.

After taking it and examining it, the gatekeeper's expression changed slightly.

"Full innate Soul Power, Martial Soul: Black Dragon!"

There was envy in his eyes.

He then gave Li Daotian a careful look.

Although the child before him was young, his features were sharply defined, and both his looks and bearing were quite good. While his clothing was hardly luxurious, with such talent, he would surely become an expert above the rank of Spirit Zun in the future.

The gatekeeper immediately showed him a measure of respect and returned the certificate to Li Daotian.

"Li Daotian, welcome to Notting City Spirit Master Academy!"

The gatekeeper's voice became gentler.

"Thank you."

Li Daotian smiled and put away his Spirit Hall certificate.

"How about this? Your talent is excellent. I recommend that you meet a Grandmaster and take him as your teacher. You may even become a Titled Douluo in the future."

The gatekeeper spoke excitedly again.

"Grandmaster?!"

Li Daotian asked in surprise, his voice rising slightly.

A buzz-cut figure could not help surfacing in his mind.

Almost at the same time, a middle-aged man in a gray robe was walking along Notting College's main road toward them. His expression was stern and meticulous, and he wore a buzz cut.

Hearing the voice unexpectedly, he looked over.

With a slight frown, he quickened his pace and walked over.

"That is Grandmaster. He is an honored guest of Notting College and a close friend of the Principal!"

At the gate, the gatekeeper explained to Li Daotian.

"So it's him."

A strange look appeared in Li Daotian's eyes.

Who had not heard of Yu Xiaogang's reputation?

But the man had always been arrogant, and he wanted to take in an exceptionally talented disciple to prove his Spirit Master theories.

To put it plainly, he was somewhat obsessed.

Yet his abilities were mediocre.

His Spirit Master theories were mediocre too.

Someone like that was acceptable as an assistant, but becoming his disciple was absolutely out of the question.

"So, are you going or not?"

The gatekeeper looked at Li Daotian expectantly.

"No. That guy is all empty talk."

Li Daotian waved his hand and refused.

"Hmph, empty talk?"

"Who told you that?"

As he spoke, the buzz-cut man walked over. He stared coldly at Li Daotian, clearly angered.

He was Yu Xiaogang, known as the theoretical Grandmaster of the Spirit Master world.

But his own strength was unremarkable.

"Grandmaster!"

Upon hearing his voice, the gatekeeper immediately bowed respectfully to Yu Xiaogang.

Then he looked toward Li Daotian and whispered, "This is the Grandmaster I just mentioned. Hurry and greet him."

Li Daotian looked at Yu Xiaogang but shook his head. "Is he a teacher at the academy?"

The gatekeeper froze slightly. Yu Xiaogang was not actually a teacher at the academy; he was merely the Principal's friend.

"I do not teach at the academy, but I can train exceptionally outstanding disciples!"

"Boy, are you being arrogant?"

Yu Xiaogang raised his brows, dissatisfied with Li Daotian's attitude.

Li Daotian curled his lips. He could tell Yu Xiaogang was quite good at putting on airs.

"What is your Martial Soul?"

Yu Xiaogang continued asking.

"Grandmaster, he has full innate Soul Power, and his Martial Soul is the Black Dragon."

The gatekeeper spoke for Li Daotian.

"Oh?!"

Yu Xiaogang's eyes instantly became fervent.

He needed a disciple like this to put his theories into practice.

This Li Daotian before him was excellent material.

"Take out your Spirit Hall certificate!"

Yu Xiaogang stared at Li Daotian.

He needed to inspect it personally.

Li Daotian looked at Yu Xiaogang's expression and was reluctant, but after some thought, he still took out the Spirit Hall certificate.

After taking it and looking it over twice, Yu Xiaogang became somewhat excited.

"Not bad. It is indeed a Spirit Hall certificate!"

"Child, are you willing to take me as your teacher?"

Yu Xiaogang immediately developed the desire to take him as a disciple. He wanted to use the results of half a lifetime of research to nurture this child!

However, Li Daotian had long known that Yu Xiaogang's reputation was undeserved. Upon hearing this, he immediately shook his head. "I'm not willing."

Yu Xiaogang: "..."

A famous Spirit Master like him had actually been rejected by a child.

Where was he supposed to put his pride?

The gatekeeper beside them was stunned as well.

Grandmaster had actually been rejected by a new student!

If word of this spread through the academy, it would surely damage Grandmaster's reputation.

"You... why are you unwilling?"

Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath and suppressed his anger as he spoke.

"No other reason. I'm afraid you'll lead me astray."

Li Daotian spoke bluntly.

Yu Xiaogang stood there blankly. He would lead someone astray?

"Enough. Give me back my Spirit Hall certificate. I still need to register."

Li Daotian held out his hand.

Yu Xiaogang's expression was extremely unpleasant, but he did not want to argue with a child. He handed the Spirit Hall certificate back to Li Daotian, though unwillingness still lingered in his eyes.

"Child, won't you consider it a little more?"

Yu Xiaogang asked.

"There's no need."

Li Daotian put away the Spirit Hall certificate and headed into the academy.

Yu Xiaogang watched Li Daotian's retreating figure and forcibly restrained his anger without lashing out.

But whenever he thought of full innate Soul Power and the Black Dragon Martial Soul, he could not suppress the impulse in his heart.

The gatekeeper cautiously stepped back. Looking at the departing Li Daotian, he felt great admiration.

This kid really was impressive. He dared to reject Grandmaster.

"Stop!"

"Today, you must take me as your teacher!"

Yu Xiaogang suddenly rushed forward, instantly appearing before Li Daotian and reaching out to block his path. His attitude was somewhat forceful.

"Are you trying to force me to take you as my teacher?!"

Li Daotian frowned.

He had not expected Yu Xiaogang to be so shameless.

"So what if I am forcing you?"

Yu Xiaogang stared coldly at Li Daotian, intending to use both threats and inducements.

Li Daotian's expression darkened. He had to find a way to get rid of him.

Why had the System not reacted at a time like this?

Could it be that Yu Xiaogang had nothing worth stealing?

[Beep. It has been detected that the person before you possesses items that can be stolen: 1. Loyalty. 2. Origin Power of the Golden Sacred Dragon. Please choose an item to steal, Host, or give up.]

Just then, the System's voice finally sounded in Li Daotian's mind.

However, it left him somewhat hesitant and troubled.

System, can you explain what each of the two choices will do?

Li Daotian asked silently.

[1. If you choose to steal loyalty, you will gain the eternal allegiance of the person before you. He will become your loyal servant.]

[2. If you choose to steal the Origin Power of the Golden Sacred Dragon, you will gain the weak origin Soul Power within the person before you. However, it will not be of much help to the Host's Black Dragon Martial Soul.]

The System explained.