Yu Xiaogang: Could Tang San Be an Evil Soul Master?!

"Teacher, there are some things I'd like to ask you about."

Tang San was full of resentment toward Yu Xiaogang, but his wings had yet to grow.

He still needed to get something from this useless man, so he could only play along!

"Tang San... right, Tang San. I have to cultivate him properly!"

"I don't have a Martial Soul now. Everything can only depend on him. I have to cultivate him properly!"

Yu Xiaogang's mind immediately raced, and in the blink of an eye, he had weighed the pros and cons.

Now that he had no Martial Soul, he was nothing but a complete loser.

But if Tang San was here, if he could cultivate Tang San, then he would still be the Master everyone praised!

As long as he didn't reveal his Martial Soul, no one would suspect him!

Yu Xiaogang hurriedly opened the door and invited Tang San inside.

"Xiao San, are you thirsty?"

"Xiao San, I seem to remember you didn't bring any bedding, did you?"

"Take my bedding."

"Xiao San, the wages of a work-study student probably aren't enough to fill you up. From now on, eat with me. There'll be meat at every meal."

A fake smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's face as he showed him fervent concern.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Tang San appeared touched on the surface, but inwardly, he was extremely wary.

Why had this hypocritical little man's gaze toward him suddenly become so fervent?

The last time he had been this enthusiastic was when he thought Tang San had a second Martial Soul.

Now he was being so enthusiastic again. Could he have discovered the Mysterious Heaven Skill?

Tang San was startled. He didn't believe the Master would be kind to him for no reason.

This useless Xiaogang must have discovered something useful about him again.

And the only useful thing he had was the Mysterious Heaven Skill!

"Teacher, you're treating me so well that I truly have no way to repay you."

Tang San spoke tentatively.

If this little man before him really coveted his Mysterious Heaven Skill, then he could only kill him!

The Tang Sect's secret manuals absolutely could not be passed on. That was his conviction as a Tang Sect disciple!

Although he had stolen the manuals in violation of the sect rules, he was still a Tang Sect disciple!

"You and I are master and disciple. A teacher for a day, a father for life. Taking care of you is only what I should do."

"Mm, if you don't mind, you can even call me Father from now on."

Yu Xiaogang straightened his back. He felt certain Tang San would call him Dad.

After all, he was the Master, a noble man born from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Although he had lost his Martial Soul, although he was fifty years old and still only level twenty-nine.

His proud bones would not be lost, nor would his arrogance disappear.

"Teacher, you... you're truly too kind. But I really can't accept this. Still, I'll definitely respect you well in the future."

"Just as I respect my father!"

Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang's arrogant posture and listened to his hypocritical words.

He felt sick. This guy was clearly coveting his talent.

Yet he spoke as if he were bestowing charity upon him. He truly had a death wish!

"Mm, Xiao San, what did you want to see me about earlier?"

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction. Yes, this attitude was quite good.

"N-No, it's nothing. Just a small matter. I can handle it myself."

Tang San no longer planned to ask Yu Xiaogang. He suspected Yu Xiaogang wanted to harm him!

"Fine, then. If you can't solve it, come find your teacher anytime."

"Right, Xiao San, how did things turn out with your Soul Ring?"

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San. In the Soul Hunting Forest, the Datura Snake had chased Tang San.

He had simply abandoned Tang San and fled, so he had no idea what happened afterward.

"I threw rocks around and eventually smashed that Datura Snake to death. Then I absorbed its Soul Ring."

As Tang San spoke, he revealed his yellow Soul Ring.

"What good luck!"

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, a hint of envy appearing in his eyes. A Hundred-Year Soul Ring was truly nice.

Thinking back, he had once had a Hundred-Year Soul Ring too, but it had later disappeared.

"Hm?"

As Yu Xiaogang thought of this, his brows suddenly furrowed as he recalled the past.

My Soul Ring disappeared, and Tang San gained a Soul Ring?

Luo Sanpao also disappeared after encountering Tang San.

When I was in the Soul Hunting Forest, Tang San was the only one beside me.

Could this guy have used some evil technique to steal my Martial Soul and Soul Ring!

Yu Xiaogang's gaze toward Tang San immediately changed. Thinking back on Tang San's words now.

He felt that explanation was full of holes. How could a child possibly smash a Hundred-Year Datura Snake to death?

Tang San sensed the change in Yu Xiaogang's gaze and quietly clenched the knife hidden in his sleeve.

The two remained silent for a long time. Then Yu Xiaogang dismissed Tang San, but his gaze toward him had changed again.

It had become suspicious and wary.

That evening, Qin Qi switched back to his original identity and returned to Notting Academy.

"Today was exhausting too, but the gains were huge!"

"Nine Hundred-Year Soul Rings became two Thousand-Year Soul Rings. So awesome!"

Qin Qi lay on his bed. Previously, when he had been weak, he had only wandered around the outskirts.

But this time, his strength had grown considerably. He ventured into the inner area and obtained nine Hundred-Year Soul Rings.

Added to his original nine, he had a full eighteen. Then the Soul Rings fused, turning eighteen into two thousand-year ones.

"The Golden Saint Dragon also absorbed quite a bit of Soul Beast essence with flying attributes."

"Its wings have grown larger, and the golden glow of its feathers has become even more dazzling."

"But fire attributes, lightning attributes, and draconic subspecies can't be found in the Junior Soul Hunting Forest."

"Later, I'll have to look in other, larger forests."

Qin Qi lay on the bed, pondering the matter until around two in the morning.

He quietly opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings. After confirming that everyone was asleep, he secretly turned his gaze toward Tang San.

"Stealing memories isn't impossible, but it's a little difficult for me right now."

"But if I don't steal the memories and merely peek at them, it becomes much easier."

"And after someone falls asleep, their spiritual power weakens, making it easier to peek."

Qin Qi smiled and quietly used his first soul skill, Sleight of Hand, placing the Formless Hand beside Tang San.

Because of the concealment secret technique, no Soul Ring appeared when Qin Qi used it.

"Mysterious Heaven Skill, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon, Purple Demon Eyes, Mysterious Jade Hand, Hidden Weapons Compendium."

"Normally, I should first learn the internal cultivation technique, the Mysterious Heaven Skill, but my Formless Hand can directly steal Soul Power."

"The Mysterious Heaven Skill isn't that useful to me. As for Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, I already have Sand-Treading Without Trace, so there's no rush to learn it."

"I can learn Purple Demon Eyes first."

Qin Qi currently lacked a method for training his eyesight, so he immediately began stealing the Purple Demon Eyes.

Qin Qi saw every detail of the Purple Demon Eyes' cultivation method and cultivation process in Tang San's memories.

"This technique is such a hassle to cultivate, and after reaching Subtlety, I'd still need to absorb the purple qi from the east every day."

"Mm, forget it. Formless Hand, just take it!"

Qin Qi gave up on the idea of painstaking cultivation and directly used the Formless Hand to steal it from Tang San.

The Formless Hand clawed once above Tang San's head, then grabbed a ball of purple energy and returned.

Qin Qi absorbed it. A flash of purple flickered through his eyes, and the world before them became much clearer.