Useless Yu Xiaogang

"I'm crazy?"

With things having come to this point, Yu Xiaogang simply stopped pretending. His voice was no longer as gentle and considerate as before, instead carrying a hint of bluster masking weakness. "Ever since this brat appeared, nothing between us has gone smoothly!"

"If he wasn't behind it, then who was!?"

Bibi Dong was nearly angered into laughter by Yu Xiaogang's words. Her chest rose and fell, giving Ling Jing, who was pressed against her bosom, an unprecedented sense of being pushed from behind.

Yu Xiaogang was rather annoying, but... listening to the two of them argue for a little longer did not seem so bad.

"Yu Xiaogang, I had intended to leave you some dignity, but I never expected you to throw mud at Little Jing. Do you need me to remind you what you did to the people around me?"

A chilling coldness seeped into Bibi Dong's voice, instantly bringing Yu Xiaogang back to his senses.

Yu Xiaogang suddenly realized why Bibi Dong had been so indifferent toward him, even wanting to cut all ties with him outright.

So, Bibi Dong had discovered that he had bribed the maid!

Yu Xiaogang's expression changed slightly. He finally calmed down, though a flicker of panic appeared on his face. "Dong'er..."

"I told you not to call me Dong'er again! If you dare call me Dong'er again, don't blame me for being rude!"

"I didn't mean anything else. I only did it because I liked you. You know my cultivation is weak... I only wanted her to put in a few good words for me!"

Listening to Yu Xiaogang's remarks, Ling Jing shifted in Bibi Dong's arms and said sharply, "So you know your strength is lacking, and that you're unworthy of Senior Sister!"

Ling Jing did not give Yu Xiaogang any chance to refute him and spoke rapidly. "You're a Soul Grandmaster who barely broke through level twenty only by relying on all kinds of precious treasures, and you're also a discarded son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. What right do you have to stand beside my Senior Sister?"

"Relying on those martial soul theories you take such pride in? But what major sect, great clan, or even our Spirit Hall doesn't know those theories? Besides, your martial soul theories aren't nearly as impressive as you boast, are they?"

"You couldn't tell what my martial soul was and could only spout nonsense. You couldn't tell my future development path either, only reciting the most superficial theories."

Noticing the undisguised contempt in Ling Jing's eyes, Yu Xiaogang's face turned slightly pale. Seeing how intimate Ling Jing's actions were with Bibi Dong made it even harder for him to bear.

Even when his relationship with Bibi Dong had been at its best, he had never managed to hold her hand. Yet this brat Ling Jing could be so intimate with Bibi Dong!

The humiliation in Ling Jing's words and the indignity of his actions made Yu Xiaogang clench his fists instinctively.

But... he had no idea how to refute him.

Because Ling Jing had merely spoken the truth.

In terms of strength, Bibi Dong had already surpassed level sixty and would soon become Spirit Hall's youngest Soul Saint, while he, Yu Xiaogang, possessed a useless martial soul and might never break through to the Soul Elder realm in his life. In terms of status, Bibi Dong was Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden, while he was merely a discarded son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Even by the shallowest standard of appearance, he was not outstanding enough to stand beside Bibi Dong.

These were all facts.

He had no way to argue.

Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and instinctively placed his hopes on Bibi Dong.

In the past, many people had mocked him like this, but without exception, Bibi Dong had always cursed them out for him.

He hoped that this time, Bibi Dong would likewise rebuke Ling Jing and salvage some face for him.

But when he looked at Bibi Dong expectantly, she did not even glance at him. She merely said with exceptional coldness, "Yu Xiaogang, I'll say this one more time. Don't come looking for me again."

"I don't think we're even ordinary friends anymore."

"If I hear you slandering Little Jing again, don't blame me for being rude!"

Yu Xiaogang gave up completely.

He had spent nearly half a year by Bibi Dong's side, going to great lengths to please her, yet in the end, he could not compare to Ling Jing, who had only appeared a few days ago... She had even allowed Ling Jing to humiliate him!

Bibi Dong, Bibi Dong, you truly are a cold and heartless woman!

Yu Xiaogang cast a grief-stricken look at Bibi Dong, then turned and left without looking back.

Seeing this, Ling Jing could not help clicking his tongue.

Yu Xiaogang really was quite the actor!

That expression—I really thought you had suffered some terrible grievance!

Had you ever considered how much Bibi Dong would have to suffer if she were with you?

In all of Spirit City, aside from Bibi Dong, no one thought highly of Yu Xiaogang.

Everyone looked down on him, yet he was the most disappointing of all!

Yu Xiaogang had been weak and sickly since childhood, his body unable to bear his martial soul, which eventually mutated into Luo Sanpao. Yet Yu Xiaogang refused to accept his fate and continued cultivating diligently, eventually reaching level sixty-nine. Unable to break through level seventy in his lifetime and achieve the Radiant Sacred Dragon's Martial Soul Avatar, he could only turn to martial soul research, though he still made considerable accomplishments in the study of martial soul theories. Years later, Yu Xiaogang met the extraordinarily gifted Tang San and used his theoretical knowledge to accurately identify the unique nature of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul, giving Tang San confidence and supporting him with all his strength.

If that had been the case, Ling Jing might have thought more highly of Yu Xiaogang and acknowledged his title of Grandmaster.

But a piece of trash who could not break through level thirty, whose encounters with even hundred-year soul beasts were life-or-death battles, and whose martial soul research had produced no practical results—forget it.

That famous saying, "There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters," had insulted himself twice in one sentence.

He really was a talent...

Watching Yu Xiaogang's retreating figure, Ling Jing felt that he ought to add another layer of insurance.

"Senior Sister, I think this man is incredibly thick-skinned. He might even use your name to swindle others. Shouldn't we take precautions?"

Hearing this, Bibi Dong froze slightly and actually felt that Ling Jing made a great deal of sense.

"I'll give the order that Yu Xiaogang is strictly forbidden from acting in Spirit City under my name."

Bibi Dong could not help taking a deep breath to settle her emotions. "Let's go back."

Ling Jing nodded, allowing Bibi Dong to release her "restraint" on him, then allowing her to take his hand as they returned to their residence.

The maid Xiaoming, whom Yu Xiaogang had bribed, was already nowhere to be seen. In her place was a maid Ling Jing did not recognize, though she looked dutiful and well-behaved.

As for that maid's fate... Ling Jing could roughly guess it, but he had no desire to interfere.

Someone who betrayed those who fed her deserved whatever ending came her way.