Tang San: Yu Xiaogang Had Courted Death!

During class, Qin Qi could not help nodding off.

"Qin Qi, Qin Qi, the teacher's here! Wake up!"

Xiao Wu called to Qin Qi for ages, but he did not react. Finally growing anxious, she slammed her hand down on the desk.

Just then, the teacher walked in. Seeing Xiao Wu standing up, she was instantly bewildered.

"Um, this student... do you have some issue with me?"

"Or did I walk into the wrong classroom?"

The teacher uncertainly stepped back outside to check. No, this was definitely the first-year classroom.

"Sorry, Teacher. I didn't mean to."

Xiao Wu put on an adorable expression, tapped her head, and stuck out her tongue, trying to charm her way out of it.

"Alright, sit down first. Class is about to begin."

The teacher was won over by Xiao Wu's cuteness. She had Xiao Wu sit down before beginning the lesson.

She briefly explained the relationship between Martial Souls, Soul Power, and Soul Rings.

"Ah."

Listening to the teacher, Qin Qi could not help yawning.

"Didn't they say children had endless energy? Why am I so sleepy?"

"I used up too much mental energy yesterday. Sigh, this won't do. I need to find a way to replenish myself."

Qin Qi lay sprawled over his desk, dozing while pondering his next steps.

"The Golden Saint Dragon's transformation still isn't complete. Next, I need to find Soul Beasts of the flying, fire, lightning, and draconic subspecies varieties."

"I need to keep filling in the missing origins, while collecting more Soul Rings to improve my physique and stockpile energy."

"Physical fitness... Whale Rubber. That's good stuff. It strengthens the body, boosts virility, and restores energy."

"And there's the matter of a backup identity. I need to find time to settle that at Spirit Hall."

Just as Qin Qi was about to fall fully asleep—

"Student Qin Qi, Student Qin Qi, answer this question."

"What is the difference between a Hundred-Year Soul Ring and a Ten-Year Soul Ring?"

The teacher glanced at the attendance roster and immediately spotted Qin Qi's name. Then she remembered the commotion he had caused when he first enrolled.

She adjusted her glasses and told Qin Qi to stand and answer.

"Qin Qi, she's calling you! Get up!"

Xiao Wu sat beside Qin Qi and lightly stepped on his foot.

"Huh? What?"

Feeling the pain in his foot, Qin Qi instantly woke up. He sprang to his feet and looked blankly at the teacher.

"Student Qin Qi, explain the difference between a Ten-Year Soul Ring and a Hundred-Year Soul Ring."

The teacher frowned. Qin Qi clearly had not been paying attention. Was he a troublesome child?

"Ten-Year Soul Rings come from Ten-Year Soul Beasts and are white in color."

"Hundred-Year Soul Rings come from Hundred-Year Soul Beasts and are yellow in color."

"The most crucial difference lies in the effects Soul Rings have on Soul Masters and the enhancement they provide to Soul Skills."

"A Hundred-Year Soul Ring can be said to be ten times stronger than a Ten-Year Soul Ring."

The words came right out of Qin Qi's mouth. Though he had never studied it, he still knew such basic knowledge.

"Mm... Student Qin Qi answered very well, and very comprehensively. But pay a little more attention during class from now on."

The teacher nodded. Although the child looked groggy, he had actually been listening carefully.

The teacher had Qin Qi sit down and continued the lesson.

Tang San, who sat nearby, could not help clenching his fists.

"The difference between Ten-Year Soul Rings and Hundred-Year Soul Rings can be as much as tenfold, and Soul Rings cannot be replaced after absorption!"

"Yu Xiaogang, you have courted death!"

Tang San recalled what had happened before. He had nearly absorbed that Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo.

If he had absorbed the Ten-Year Solitary Bamboo, he would truly have been ruined!

Blue Silver Grass was already weak. If his first Soul Ring had been only a Ten-Year one, then his Innate Full Soul Power would have been completely wasted!

He refused to believe Yu Xiaogang did not know this. He felt certain Yu Xiaogang had done it deliberately.

That bastard wanted to turn him into a useless cripple just like himself. He was jealous of Tang San's talent!

The two morning classes ended quickly. After sleeping through the entire morning, Qin Qi had recovered his energy.

In the afternoon, the students had free time, while work-study students needed to clean.

But Qin Qi was the boss, so he did not need to do that. His lackeys would do it for him.

Qin Qi was now preparing to go to Spirit Hall and arrange a disguised identity.

As soon as Qin Qi and the others left the classroom, several people immediately surrounded them.

The leader among them was that little blond-haired punk.

"What is it, little blond? Didn't you get beaten up enough last time? You want another beating?"

Qin Qi looked at the people surrounding them and smiled. Before, he might have been a little wary.

But now, even without using his Martial Soul, his physical strength alone was enough to beat these people down.

"It's golden hair, golden hair!"

"And this time, it's not certain who'll be beating whom. Our academy's boss, Xiao Boss, is back!"

"He's waiting for you behind the teaching building."

The little blond-haired punk immediately became flustered. He was not some blond punk; he was a handsome golden-haired guy. Golden-haired!

"Boss, Xiao Boss is a sixth-year student. He went out to hunt for a Soul Ring before, and now that he's back, he has probably already broken through to become a Soul Master."

Wang Sheng walked to Qin Qi's side and spoke quietly.

"What's there to fear? He's just a Soul Master. Who isn't? Let's go beat him up!"

Xiao Wu immediately stepped forward and said.

"Sigh... Let's go. Behind the teaching building."

Qin Qi sighed helplessly. He was busy—he still had to go to Spirit Hall to register his identity.

After that, he had to make another trip to the Soul Hunting Forest to collect Soul Rings. Once he had collected the Soul Rings, he had to find Whale Rubber.

Then he still had to steal Soul Power from the teachers and students. His entire day was packed full.

The group headed behind the teaching building, where quite a crowd had already gathered.

Most of them were merely there to watch the show. Only a few were actually ready to fight.

"You..."

Xiao Boss stepped forward, preparing to make a threat.

"Hold on. Xiao Wu, you go first."

Qin Qi cut Xiao Boss off directly, then looked at Xiao Wu.

"You're the boss, so why do I have to go first?"

"If you ask me, you should give me the boss's position. From now on, you'll have to call me Big Sister Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu complained unhappily, but she still stepped forward. A yellow Soul Ring appeared behind her.

"Hundred-Year Soul Ring!"

"A six-year-old Soul Master!"

Xiao Boss's pupils abruptly constricted. He was already twelve years old and had only just become a First Ring Soul Master.

Yet this girl was already First Ring at six. With this talent and background, she was definitely someone he could not afford to provoke!

"Hundred-Year Soul Ring!"

Tang San also revealed a surprised expression. He had thought himself the strongest.

But he had never expected this little girl to possess a Hundred-Year Soul Ring as well!

Tang San bit his lip, the small sense of superiority in his heart shattered.

But he quickly found himself a new source of superiority.

I have the Mysterious Heaven Skill. My cultivation speed is fast—faster than theirs!

I also have the Tang Sect's secret manuals and techniques. If we truly fight, they definitely won't be my match!

Tang San clenched his fists. The Tang Sect's secret manuals were the foundation that allowed him to surpass everyone else.

He would guard them tightly. He would never let anyone learn his secret.

"My name is Qin Qi. I only have Level One Soul Power, but I'm very good at fighting. How about the two of us have a match?"

"A one-on-one fight. If I win, then from now on, I'll have the final say in this academy."

Qin Qi did not intend to reveal his cultivation. Going from Level One Soul Power to a Soul Master in a few months was far too fast.

Revealing it could very likely bring trouble.

But his fighting ability did not matter. The gap between Soul Warriors and Soul Masters was not that great to begin with.

Besides, they were still children. Even if he won, nobody would take it too seriously.

They would only think he was good at fighting.

"Fighting ability..."

Qin Qi cast a sideways glance at Tang San. That guy had quite a few good things in his head.

He would find a chance to peek at them later. It would be best if he could steal them.