"Oh? Since Master believes Xiao San is exceptionally gifted, why not make yourself clearer?"
Lin Yue stood where he was, expressionless, paying no heed to Yu Xiaogang's disparagement.
"Hmph. Must I really say it here?"
He had originally wanted to find somewhere secluded, but when he saw the indignation in Tang San's eyes, as though Tang San deeply disapproved of him, Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and lowered his voice.
"I have conducted countless studies. Among hundreds of Blue Silver Grass awakeners, only a mere dozen or so possessed Soul Power. Not a single one even reached rank one. Blue Silver Grass with Innate Full Soul Power has never existed!"
"Since Tang San possesses Innate Full Soul Power, that proves Tang San's martial soul is extraordinary. If Innate Full Soul Power was not brought about by Blue Silver Grass, then..."
At this point, fanaticism surged in Yu Xiaogang's eyes!
Even though he had lowered his voice and only the three present could hear him, Tang San's expression still changed drastically!
This seemingly scruffy middle-aged man had actually seen at a glance that Tang San possessed Twin Martial Souls!
"Haha, Master means that mere Blue Silver Grass is a trash martial soul, unworthy of Innate Full Soul Power. Is that right?"
Lin Yue stood tall, smiling with his lips, but his eyes were like ten-thousand-year ice, piercingly cold!
"Correct. The Blue Silver Grass martial soul is utterly ordinary. It is absolutely impossible for it to possess Innate Full Soul Power."
Yu Xiaogang lifted his chin, his tone full of confidence.
"Heh heh."
Lin Yue sneered as though he were looking at an utterly stupid pig.
"Since Master calls himself a theoretical master, then surely you know the circumstances of previous Twin Martial Souls? Has there ever been a case where one was strong and the other weak?"
"This..."
Yu Xiaogang's expression shifted slightly as he instantly recalled Spirit Hall's Pope, Bibi Dong.
The Soul Devouring Spider Emperor and Death Spider Emperor were not only similar martial souls, but their strengths were nearly identical. As for the earlier Twin Martial Soul wielder who had died suddenly from improper cultivation, his martial souls had likewise been similar, with little difference between them...
At that thought, Yu Xiaogang's face changed dramatically.
"No, impossible. How could this be?"
"Hmph, Master. Out of my last shred of respect, I'll still call you that. But in my eyes, your theories are utterly worthless!"
Standing in front of Xiao San, Lin Yue's gaze was resolute. Every word he spoke was like a blade stabbing into Yu Xiaogang's heart.
"Why should a weak martial soul be able to coexist with a powerful martial soul?"
"There are no useless martial souls, only useless Soul Masters. In my eyes, Xiao San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul is inherently different from the rest and has nothing to do with the word 'useless.'"
With that, Lin Yue's face turned icy. He pointed at Yu Xiaogang with his right hand and shouted angrily:
"On the contrary, you, Yu Xiaogang! You call yourself a master, yet from beginning to end, you've looked down on Xiao San and insisted her martial soul is unworthy of Innate Full Soul Power. In the end, you're no different from that gatekeeper. You merely have a few empty conjectures and dare to pass judgment on Xiao San's talent."
"But in my eyes, Xiao San's martial soul is inherently extraordinary. It is absolutely not ordinary Blue Silver Grass!"
"I believe that even if Xiao San never had the illusory Twin Martial Souls you speak of, she could still reach the summit with Blue Silver Grass alone!"
The boy's words rang with conviction, and for a moment, the girl behind him had reddened eyes and a trembling body...
Just as she knew it, Brother Lin had always believed in her. Even if she did not possess Twin Martial Souls, even if her martial soul had never awakened and her talent had yet to reveal itself, Brother Lin was still willing to stay by her side. He had refused Spirit Hall's invitation and had never abandoned her.
Compared to Brother Lin, this so-called theoretical scholar calling himself a master truly was no different from that gatekeeper. He simply looked down on her Blue Silver Grass martial soul and believed she was unworthy of Innate Full Soul Power.
It would have been one thing if he looked down on her Blue Silver Grass, but he even dared to disparage Brother Lin in front of her. And he still wanted to take her and Brother Lin as disciples? This kind of person...
In Yu Xiaogang's blind spot, Xiao San's eyes turned bloodshot. Her undeveloped, delicate chest rose as rage surged within her!
"You, you, you little brat! What right do you have to question my theories?"
His face flushed red, Yu Xiaogang shakily pointed at Lin Yue. His expression was frantic, and he had completely lost his composure.
"Hmph, what right? I would like to ask, Master Yu, just how strong are you? What was your Innate Soul Power? Are you worthy of being our teacher?"
Lin Yue's expression was contemptuous, but his words were like a bolt from the blue, striking Yu Xiaogang's face pale.
"In my opinion, Master Yu, you must be close to fifty this year, right? No matter how poor your talent may be, since you are called a master, you must at least possess the cultivation of a Soul Emperor. Of course, this junior may be ignorant. If I have underestimated Master's cultivation, please forgive me."
Lin Yue slightly cupped his hands, wearing an apologetic expression, yet every word was like a blade that tore apart Yu Xiaogang's final shred of dignity.
"May I ask what Master's cultivation is?"
At that, Xiao San also cupped her hands, curiosity on her face as confusion flickered in her bright, watery eyes.
A Soul Emperor? Indeed, Master looked nearly fifty. If Brother Lin's guess was right, then someone called a master should at least be a Soul Emperor, shouldn't he?
Having yet to study the various books on Soul Masters, Tang San could only make rough guesses based on what he had heard from those around him. The only Soul Master Tang San had ever seen was Su Yuntao, who had come to the village a few days ago to oversee the awakening.
Su Yuntao looked under thirty and was already a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster. Master before them looked fifty. Even if he did not possess the strength of a Soul Emperor, he should at least be a Soul King who had broken through rank fifty.
At the very least, he should have the strength of a Soul Ancestor above rank forty, right?
After suffering repeated blows to his mind, Yu Xiaogang clutched his chest and shakily pointed at the two of them. "You... you..."
"Haha, then you're both wrong. Master is a rank twenty-nine Soul Grandmaster this year and has yet to break through to the Soul Elder realm."
A slightly childish yet hearty laugh rang out, causing all three of them to turn their heads.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Master's already ugly expression darkened as he snapped angrily.
"Feng Xiaolin, you should have graduated this year. Why are you still here?"
The newcomer looked about twelve years old. He had short black hair and the appearance of a young boy, but there was a trace of excitement hidden in his eyes. His gaze repeatedly swept over Tang San, making the girl frown slightly as disgust appeared in her eyes.
"I heard that a Blue Silver Grass wielder with Innate Full Soul Power had arrived, and that she was a girl, so I specially stayed behind to chat with my junior schoolmate."
As Feng Xiaolin repeatedly looked Tang San over, his expression and gaze grew increasingly satisfied.
Though the girl before him had slightly dark skin, her features were petite and exquisite. Her large eyes brimmed with tenderness. At a glance, she was clearly a beauty in the making with a gentle, affectionate temperament.
Finally, he extended his hand.
"Feng Xiaolin, twelve years old, rank eighteen One-Ring Soul Master. My martial soul is the Gale Demon Wolf. Nice to meet you, junior schoolmate."
Feng Xiaolin flashed what he believed was a handsome smile and extended his hand toward Tang San, completely ignoring Lin Yue at the side.
Hearing this guy's introduction, Lin Yue raised an eyebrow slightly.
Feng Xiaolin? What was this guy's relationship with Feng Xiaotian?
Feng Xiaotian was a genius with Innate Full Soul Power at Gale Academy, and his martial soul was the mutated Two-Headed Gale Demon Wolf.
Yet this kid also had the Gale Demon Wolf. Could he be Feng Xiaotian's brother?
As Lin Yue hesitated and was about to say something, he suddenly saw a huge question mark pop up above Feng Xiaolin's head.
[Commission—Feng Xiaolin's Intentions.] Having completed his studies at the Junior Soul Master Academy and about to advance to a higher school, Feng Xiaolin unexpectedly decided to remain at the academy for another year after discovering a junior schoolmate with Innate Full Soul Power. Hoping to help his family, he wished to pursue this junior schoolmate with Innate Full Soul Power and produce more outstanding descendants to strengthen his family. Mission Objective: Help Feng Xiaolin achieve his goal. Mission Reward: 100 points]
What the fuck?!
Understanding Feng Xiaolin's intentions, Lin Yue's eyes widened.
Brother, she's only six years old!!
That's way too criminal, system! Reject it already!!