This Was the Gift of Parting

Yu Xiaogang wanted to prove that he wasn't old and that he was still a powerful Soul Grandmaster!

He clasped his hands behind his back and said arrogantly:

"Of course, I'll lead by example. Today, I'll let you see what a Soul Master's true heart is! What a strong man's mindset is!"

Tang San's expression changed instantly, and he hurried forward to dissuade him:

"Teacher, your constitution can't withstand this kind of high-intensity weight training!"

"Little San, you don't need to persuade me. I've already made up my mind."

A playful smile curled at the corner of Lin Xiao's lips as he quietly watched Yu Xiaogang suffer for the sake of his pride.

"Grandmaster, your load can't be lighter than Zhuqing's. She's only level 27, while you're already level 29."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement.

"Hmph, of course not."

When everyone arrived at the entrance to Shrek,

they saw several large baskets on the ground, each with a name written on it.

Lin Xiao's was filled to the brim, but its color differed from the others—it was darker and heavier.

Dai Mubai had the most, Xiao Wu had the second most, and the others had less.

Yu Xiaogang also finished filling his bamboo basket with stones.

He was the first to step forward.

He planted his legs firmly in a horse stance, bent down, and crouched before hoisting the heavy basket onto his back. Gripping the rim with both hands, he suddenly exerted himself and shoved upward!

The scene he had imagined—standing up—didn't happen.

The basket remained completely motionless, as if it had taken root in the ground.

Yu Xiaogang's heart lurched.

That was careless. How could it be this heavy?!

"Haaah!!"

He exerted himself again before finally managing to stand.

Lin Xiao smiled and quietly popped a pill