Lovesick Heartbreak Red and Innate Full Soul Power

"You... you don't mind that my Soul Power is low?" Yu Xiaorou's voice caught slightly. "I'm only a level twenty-nine Soul Master. I can't even attach the most basic soul ring..."

"So what?" Su Yang looked up, a bright smile on his face. "The Master's name is renowned throughout the Douluo Continent. Your research and theoretical knowledge are treasures countless Soul Masters could only dream of obtaining. It is my honor to have you as my teacher."

When he said this, his expression could not have been more sincere.

Yu Xiaorou was so moved by Su Yang's words that she could not speak. She had conducted research for so many years and taught quite a few students, but never had anyone acknowledged her worth as sincerely as Su Yang did.

Most people respected her on the surface, but mocked her behind her back as a "useless armchair theorist." Even the person she had once loved most had ultimately left her because of her strength.

And yet now, a six-year-old child had said such things.

"You..." Yu Xiaorou's voice trembled. "Do you really think so?"

"Of course." Su Yang patted his chest, looking as if it were only natural. "I grew up hearing about the Master's reputation. I can practically recite your Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul from memory!"

That was obviously a lie.

How long had he even been here since transmigrating? How could he have "grown up" with it?

But Yu Xiaorou did not know that.

When she heard Su Yang mention her work, her eyes immediately lit up. "You've really read Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul?"

"I have, I have!" Su Yang nodded repeatedly and began making things up. "My favorite is the third point—there are no absolutely strong or weak martial souls, only the ways they are best used. I've always kept those words in my heart!"

Yu Xiaorou's breathing quickened. Her eyes grew redder and redder as tears welled within them.

After all these years, someone finally understood her.

Finally, someone was not looking down on her because of her pitiful amount of Soul Power, but had truly seen her worth.

And that person was even a child.

As everyone knew, children did not lie.

[Ding—Yu Xiaorou's Favorability +10. Current Favorability: 50 (Slight Resonance)]

Su Yang was secretly delighted and pressed on. "Teacher, there's something else I want to say."

"Go ahead." Yu Xiaorou wiped the corner of her eye, trying hard to calm herself.

Su Yang took a deep breath and spoke that classic line, word by word:

"There's no such thing as a useless martial soul, only useless Soul Masters!"

The words exploded in Yu Xiaorou's mind like a thunderclap.

Her entire body froze. Her pupils constricted sharply, and her lips parted slightly, as though she had heard something unimaginable.

There were no useless martial souls, only useless Soul Masters.

That sentence was precisely the belief she had upheld for many years, as well as the core idea behind all her theoretical research. She had said it countless times in class, but no one had ever truly understood its meaning.

Yet now, a six-year-old child had spoken those exact same words.

"You..." Yu Xiaorou's voice shook violently. "How could you...?"

"Because I believe in you, Teacher." Su Yang's gaze was firm and sincere. "I believe your theories are correct, and I believe that one day, you will make those who look down on you see you in a new light. Right now, your eyes have merely been clouded by certain things. As long as you find the right direction, you will definitely break through your bottleneck and reach a higher realm."

He paused, then continued, "And I, as your student, will definitely carry on your aspirations and climb to the pinnacle of Soul Masters in your stead. When that day comes, everyone will know that Yu Xiaorou's disciple is the strongest Soul Master on this continent!"

When his words fell, the office was silent for a full three seconds.

Then Yu Xiaorou cried.

She did not sob loudly. Tears merely slid silently down her cheeks, falling to the floor drop by drop. She removed her glasses and wiped frantically at her tears with the back of her hand, but no matter how she wiped, they would not stop.

She had lived for over thirty years and endured far too many cold stares and mocking words. Long ago, she had grown accustomed to swallowing every grievance. She thought she had become strong enough to ignore all malice.

But she had never expected that the one to heal her in the end would be a six-year-old child.

"Good child..." Yu Xiaorou choked out as she pulled Su Yang into her arms. "Good child... thank you... thank you..."

Su Yang was held so tightly that he could barely breathe, but he still raised a hand and gently patted her back.

"Teacher, don't cry. With me here from now on, I won't let anyone bully you again."

When he said it, his tone was as gentle as if he were comforting a girlfriend.

Yu Xiaorou hugged him even tighter.

[Ding—Yu Xiaorou's Favorability +20. Current Favorability: 70 (Kindred Spirits)]

[Congratulations, Host. Favorability has exceeded 60. First-stage reward obtained: Innate Soul Power increased by one level!]

Su Yang only felt a warm current surge through his body. That warm power flowed through his meridians, and his originally level-nine Soul Power quietly rose at that moment, stabilizing firmly at level ten.

Innate Full Soul Power!

Su Yang was ecstatic.

Just like that, he had gone from innate level nine to Innate Full Soul Power? This system was incredible!

He was so excited that he nearly laughed aloud, but he forcibly held it in and continued maintaining his obedient, sensible image.

"Teacher," he said softly, "don't worry. I'll definitely work hard. Once I become stronger, I'll take you with me to see what the peak of this world looks like."

Yu Xiaorou released him, wiped away her tears, and smiled with reddened eyes. "All right. Teacher will wait for that day."

She looked at Su Yang, liking him more and more, growing more and more satisfied.

This child was not only talented and sensible, but so considerate as well. He was simply a gift from heaven!

"From today onward, you are my only personal disciple." Yu Xiaorou spoke solemnly. "I will teach you everything I have learned in my life and hold nothing back."

[Ding—Yu Xiaorou's Favorability +10. Current Favorability: 80 (Intimate Trust)]

[Congratulations, Host. Favorability has exceeded 80. Second-stage reward obtained: Second Martial Soul—Lovesick Heartbreak Red!]

Su Yang's pupils abruptly shrank.

Lovesick Heartbreak Red?!

That was one of the highest-ranked martial souls among immortal herbs!

And now, it had become his second martial soul!

Su Yang was so excited that he nearly jumped on the spot, but he forcefully suppressed the wild joy in his heart and kept a calm expression.

"Thank you, Teacher." He smiled. "I definitely won't let down your expectations."

Yu Xiaorou rubbed his head, her eyes full of affection. "Good child."

Meanwhile, Tang San finally snapped out of his daze.

He looked at the warm scene before him, then at Su Yang's smiling face. For some reason, he felt that something was off.

But he could not say exactly what was wrong.

He could only frown and silently look away.

Su Yang caught Tang San's reaction from the corner of his eye and sneered inwardly.

Reincarnator or not, the protagonist of this world had already changed.