A Melodramatic Love Triangle You Can't Miss on Douluo Continent

While Yu Xiaogang was being rebuked into helpless fury by Su Chen, his disciple Tang San was also going through his darkest hour.

Xiao Wu hummed a tune, taking quick little steps as she skipped back into Dorm Seven.

The moment she returned, she began packing her things.

Tang San awoke from his cultivation and was utterly baffled by Xiao Wu's actions.

"Xiao Wu, why are you packing? Did someone bully you?"

Xiao Wu did not even raise her head, and her hands did not stop moving.

"Who would dare bully me? I'd beat them until they were crawling around looking for their teeth!"

"I'm moving to Dorm One. There's a cute guy there, and he's super handsome!"

Xiao Wu really liked Su Chen's scent.

To get closer to him, she went to see Director Su at the Academic Affairs Office.

Seeing that Xiao Wu possessed Innate Full Soul Power, Director Su promptly waived her tuition and miscellaneous fees, changed her from a work-study student to a self-funded student, and assigned her to Room B of Dorm One, the girls' dormitory.

That was how a proper academy should operate.

Innate Full Soul Power was talent that could produce a Titled Douluo. Countless people would be willing to invest in such a promising prospect.

Yet Tang San and Xiao Wu had both been assigned to Dorm Seven. That was the truly baffling part.

Tang San was one thing. His Blue Silver Grass was a useless Martial Spirit. But Xiao Wu had a Rabbit Martial Spirit. It was not a top-tier Martial Spirit, but it was far from useless.

She was absolutely worth Nuoding Academy's full investment.

When Tang San heard the words "cute guy," the first person who came to mind was Su Chen.

Having lived two lives, he had never seen anyone more handsome than Su Chen.

Standing beside Su Chen always made him feel ashamed of himself.

Hearing that Xiao Wu was going to Su Chen's place, Tang San felt as though someone had viciously squeezed his heart. His vision went dark, and he struggled to breathe.

From the first moment he saw Xiao Wu, he had felt something unusual in his heart. Now that he heard she was leaving, that strange feeling swiftly took root and sprouted.

At the thought of Xiao Wu being with Su Chen, Tang San felt as though a piece of his heart had been carved out.

"Is that cute guy Su Chen? Xiao Wu, you need to calm down. Su Chen isn't a good kid. If you stay with him, you'll definitely be led astray."

Xiao Wu finally raised her head, her eyes sparkling.

"So his name is Su Chen."

Then Xiao Wu shot Tang San a fierce glare.

"Tang San, I won't allow you to speak badly about Su Chen. Talking about someone behind their back makes you the bad kid."

"Hmph—"

Xiao Wu turned her head with a huff, slung her little bag over her shoulder, and skipped out of Dorm Seven.

Tang San watched her pretty figure with the scorpion braid gradually disappear into the distance.

He covered his heart with both hands, his face full of agony.

It hurt!

It hurt so much!

That hazy affection instantly turned into a sharp blade that stabbed deep into his heart.

It was as though a chunk of flesh had been brutally carved from his heart, leaving Tang San in excruciating pain.

"Xiao Wu—"

Tang San's sorrowful cry received no response from Xiao Wu.

He collapsed weakly onto his bed, with no desire to cultivate. His mind replayed every little moment since he had met Xiao Wu.

Until Yu Xiaogang arrived.

Yu Xiaogang's gaze was gloomy and his expression vicious, as though he were gritting his teeth in rage.

After finding Tang San, he restrained all his anger and returned to his usual composed demeanor.

"Xiao San!"

Hearing Yu Xiaogang's voice, Tang San finally came back to his senses. He leaped from the bed and stood respectfully before Yu Xiaogang with his hands at his sides.

"Teacher!"

Yu Xiaogang did not mention visiting Su Chen, nor did he mention being rejected by Su Chen. That would have been too humiliating.

He took an oil-paper package from his robes, handed it to Tang San, and said kindly:

"I brought this for you. Eat. Soul Masters are people too. Only when you are full can cultivation yield twice the result with half the effort."

Tang San had a sharp nose and caught the scent of chicken legs. As he accepted the package, his hands trembled. From childhood until now, this was the first time he had ever eaten meat.

But Xiao Wu's departure had left him unable to feel happy.

He listlessly said, "Thank you, Teacher."

Yu Xiaogang frowned. He had expected Tang San's gratitude, so what was this about?

"Xiao San, why are you so downcast?"

Tang San's nose stung. Even the maturity of someone who had lived two lives could not compare to the heart-wrenching pain of a romance that had failed before it even began.

"Teacher, a work-study student came to Dorm Seven this morning. Her name is Xiao Wu. She's very beautiful, and I think I might like her."

"But... just now, Xiao Wu said she liked my childhood friend from the same village, Su Chen. She has already gone to find Su Chen, and I feel terrible inside."

Su Chen!

Su Chen again!

Just hearing that name now made Yu Xiaogang grit his teeth with hatred.

Still, why did this situation seem so familiar?

Yu Xiaogang's expression turned strange. He patted Tang San on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"Xiao San, let me tell you a story."

"When I was young and traveling across Douluo Continent, I met two close friends. One was named Flender, and he possessed a Cat-Eagle Martial Spirit. The other was named Liu Erlong, and she possessed a Fire Dragon Martial Spirit."

"The three of us shared the same interests, so we traveled the continent together. During those travels, both Flender and I fell for Liu Erlong."

"Actually, Flender had the greater advantage back then. His talent was exceptional, and he had already become a Soul King before turning thirty."

"But in the end, Liu Erlong fell for me, because I possessed wisdom. Girls are always more easily captivated by wisdom."

Seeing Tang San completely engrossed in the story,

Yu Xiaogang gave him an encouraging pep talk:

"That time was just like this time!"

"Perhaps Su Chen is more handsome than you, and perhaps his Martial Spirit is stronger than yours, but so what?"

"Those things are merely superficial and shallow. They can only capture a girl's attention for a while, not for a lifetime."

"As long as you study diligently under me, the day you become filled with wisdom, that girl named Xiao Wu will definitely come to your side."

"Xiao San, you must believe me!"

Tang San was greatly encouraged. The astounding wisdom accumulated over two lifetimes once more filled his mind. "Teacher, I believe you!"

He secretly thought to himself.

Xiao Wu is young, after all. She's only attracted to Su Chen's shallow appearance. What use is being handsome? In this world of Soul Masters, strength is what truly matters.

Once I grow under Teacher's guidance and stomp Su Chen beneath my feet, Xiao Wu, you will definitely see how good I am.

Seeing Tang San regain his confidence, Yu Xiaogang forced an ugly smile. But the moment he thought of Su Chen, that little brat's mockery seemed to still echo in his ears.

A savage glint appeared in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.

"Xiao San, get up early tomorrow. I'll take you to Soul Hunting Forest to hunt Soul Beasts. Once you gain a Soul Ring and become a Soul Master, you'll be able to crush Su Chen with ease."

"I'll choose the most suitable Soul Ring for you. As for Su Chen, hehe... without anyone to guide him, he'll only absorb the worst and most rotten Soul Ring."

Tang San nodded heavily, his face full of excitement.

Meanwhile, in a dark corner of the dormitory building.

"Ah Yin, our son has also encountered the Soul Beast girl destined for him. Although that girl is rather shallow and can be drawn in by a meaningless appearance."

"Still, the men of our Tang family are born hopeless romantics. I believe Xiao San's devotion will definitely move that girl."

"Xiao Wu will choose Xiao San, just as you chose me."