Xiao San: That Despicable Yu Xiaogang Actually Dared to Force Me Away from Brother Lin!

"Brother Lin, get up. Time to train."

At one end of the bedding, Xiao San shook Lin Yue's shoulder, gently waking him.

On the other side, Xiao Wu, who occupied most of the bedding, lay sprawled out with her limbs spread wide. A few glistening drops of liquid dripped from her slightly parted cherry lips. She was clearly sleeping soundly, utterly unaffected by the commotion over here.

"Hmm? Is it time already?"

Lin Yue rubbed his eyes. As he slowly sat up, he felt as if his entire body were wrapped in a layer of ice. He immediately rubbed his chilled limbs and body until warmth gradually returned to his skin.

After six years of transmigration, he had gradually grown accustomed to getting up early with Xiao San to train before the morning sun rose, reviewing the sword techniques that had repeated countless times in his mind...

After getting dressed and following Xiao San out of the dormitory, Lin Yue patted his head and muttered softly,

"Right, I should go to the clinic today and see how effective the potions are..."

Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, elsewhere.

"There was a conflict in Dorm Seven, where Xiao San lives? The children fought over a bundle of bedding?!"

The moment Yu Xiaogang learned this, he became incredibly excited!

Although that damned Feng Xiaolin had interrupted his attempt to take disciples, leaving him not only unable to take those two geniuses under his wing but also humiliated and berated, Yu Xiaogang remained firmly convinced that only his theories could speed up Xiao San's cultivation and help her achieve greatness in the future!

Such a minor setback could not stop his plans to take disciples!

"Since work-study students live in such poverty, taking them as disciples will be much easier!"

Realizing that the two geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power struggled to get by because of financial hardship, Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed.

He already knew that his strength alone probably could not convince the two geniuses. Since that was the case, he would use meticulous care and concern to move these two children completely!

They lacked blankets, did they? They were even forced to squeeze several people into one bed to sleep. Easy enough—he would give them two blankets and prepare some daily necessities as well. When the time came, how could those two work-study boys with limited means not be moved to tears and kneel to beg him to become their teacher?!

At that thought, Yu Xiaogang revealed a few traces of a sickly smile. Without further hesitation, he rushed toward the market—

Behind the teaching building of the Junior Soul Master Academy, Xiao San was waving a broom through the simple garden, clearing fallen leaves from the ground.

As a work-study student, although she was exempted from many school fees, she had to complete the work assigned to her within the academy.

There were daily quotas to meet. Unless someone helped her, Xiao San could only obediently sweep the grounds.

Yet she had barely begun when a familiar and irritatingly noisy voice reached her ears—

"Xiao San, I heard the conditions in your dormitory are poor, and you don't even have enough blankets."

Yu Xiaogang strode over confidently. The moment he saw Xiao San, his eyes lit up, and he raised his voice, his tone carrying a few traces of pedantic reproach.

"This won't do. How can a girl squeeze into the same bed as boys? Here, I bought you a set of bedding, along with towels for washing up... a washbasin..."

Xiao San stiffened as she held her broom. Hearing Yu Xiaogang's admonishing words, her expression instantly darkened!

What did he mean, she could not sleep in the same bed as boys? She was with Brother Lin—did this useless master think he had the right to point fingers at her and demand his approval?!

What gave him that right?!!

Seeing Yu Xiaogang take out the bedding from a Spatial Soul Tool, Tang San did not even have time to wonder about the Spatial Soul Tool. Her impression of Yu Xiaogang had already fallen to rock bottom!

Giving her bedding now—was he desperately trying to separate her from Brother Lin?!

Alone and without anyone to rely on through two lifetimes, she had endured countless hardships just to get a little closer to Brother Lin... Why did some blind fool have to come out and disturb her at a time like this!!!

At that thought, resentment surged in Tang San's heart. Having finally found someone to rely on, her large eyes were now completely consumed by hatred!

Yu Xiaogang, carrying a bundle of bedding that blocked his vision, did not notice Xiao San's displeasure at all and continued to ramble.

"Xiao San, don't be embarrassed. Take it."

"Look, as a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster, I can at least help you obtain a Spirit Ring."

As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang took out a Soul-Hunting Token, saying with a hint of pride,

"In Nuoding City, a commoner Soul Master like you can only hunt the most suitable Soul Beasts and absorb your First Spirit Ring with my help and guidance."

"I was able to publish the Ten Core Competitive Theories of Martial Souls, so there's no doubt about my theoretical ability. Xiao San, as long as you listen to me, surpassing Lin Yue will be as easy as turning your hand!"

Tang San clenched her fists, several pebbles already pinched between her fingers!

What meaning did surpassing Brother Lin have for her? It was true that she wanted to protect Brother Lin, but this man's words were full of belittlement toward him. He had already earned himself a death sentence!

Without realizing it, Yu Xiaogang had committed one taboo after another.

Xiao San recorded every one of these vile deeds in the little notebook in her heart called "The Proper Way to Seek Death." If Brother Lin had not repeatedly warned her not to casually fight others, she would definitely have taught Yu Xiaogang a harsh lesson.

Remembering Lin Yue's repeated reminders, a trace of deep tenderness flashed across Xiao San's resentful face. In the end, she put away the pebbles between her fingers and said coldly,

"No need. The teachers at the Soul Master Academy treat us very well, and the dean of studies also said he would help us hunt Spirit Rings."

She left with her head held high. Xiao San also deeply agreed with the things Lin Yue had once told her.

Although no one in the entire Junior Soul Master Academy was qualified to be their teacher, the academy's instructors, dean of studies, and principal were all delighted to see two such geniuses emerge from their school.

Even if it was only because they had taught them ordinary lessons, they would still share in the glory through that connection in the future, let alone if they further helped the two geniuses grow.

Repeatedly rebuked by a girl who had only just turned six, Yu Xiaogang's face reddened. But when he thought of how this girl, who was highly likely to possess Twin Martial Souls, might be his only hope of washing away the humiliation of his life, he latched onto her again and tried to hand her the bedding.

"It's fine. You don't have to become my disciple. Just accept this first. If you need anything in life, you can tell me anytime."

"Get lost! I don't need your things. You disgust me!"

After throwing down those words, Tang San quickly left. Yu Xiaogang was left standing there in disarray, gritting his teeth as he glanced at the belt around his waist.

He had not expected a student from such a poor family to possess such pride and insight...

But that was good. Only a student like this truly deserved the title of "genius"!

At that thought, Yu Xiaogang grew even more excited. The desire to take disciples churned wildly through his mind!

"Since ordinary blankets aren't enough, I'll have to use something more valuable to move Xiao San!"

[Ding, commission from Tang San]

[Mission: Teach Yu Xiaogang a lesson.]

[Mission reward: 300 points]

Inside the clinic, Lin Yue could not help but freeze.

No, what had Xiaogang done this time? He provoked Xiao San?

Before he could think about what had happened at the academy, an elder's kind question sounded beside him.

"Young man, do you really want to help out here? There are many herbs. You might not be able to tell them apart."

The elder at the clinic was very kind. His name was Song Bo'an. Although his hair was gray, his eyes were bright and spirited, and a smile always hung on his face.

"Yes, Old Song. I'm willing to start as an apprentice."

The potions he brewed had to be used somewhere. Staying at a clinic was naturally better than anywhere else, and he could also learn a little about medicine and herbs to lay a foundation for the future.

"All right."

Seeing how obedient and sensible the little boy looked, the old man nodded slightly.

The child might be a little too young, but he was also a student of Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy. Even if he only helped grind medicine, it would still save him quite a bit of trouble.

After agreeing to Lin Yue's part-time work, Song Bo'an searched through a dusty bookshelf, found an ancient-looking book, and placed it in front of Lin Yue.

This yellowed booklet recorded various common herbs and their medicinal properties.

Thus, Lin Yue began grinding medicine while flipping through the booklet's contents, all while secretly taking out the alchemy materials he had bought from the market...

Perhaps the Arad System had expanded his mental strength while instilling all kinds of sword techniques from his previous life. Lin Yue found memorizing things incredibly easy. He could almost completely remember the medicines the old man pointed out after hearing about them once.

Very quickly, Lin Yue finished reading the booklet from beginning to end. Having gained a general understanding of medicinal principles, he casually picked up the alchemy materials from his bag.

Holding two portions of dried mushrooms and two portions of honey, Lin Yue concealed his movements behind a cloth to prevent others from peeking. He closed his eyes slightly, and with a thought—

[Ding, crafting successful. Obtained Expert Healing Potion ×3]

[Obtained 3 experience points. Experience required to level up: 3/400]

A small amount of Soul Power and mental energy was consumed. A flash of white light passed, and three clear crimson potions appeared in Lin Yue's hands, making his eyes light up with delight.

It worked!

Aside from the loss of materials, brewing potions did not consume much mental energy or Soul Power. At this rate, he could brew at least forty or fifty bottles a day!

One potion gave one experience point. With only four hundred points needed to level up, he could finish it completely in just a few days!

Lin Yue gripped the potion bottles, his expression excited.

But now, there was something more important... figuring out how effective these potions were at recovery.

A recovery effect equal to twenty-five percent of maximum health—just how powerful was that...