Xie Yue: Victory!!!

Xie Yue's instincts told him that Yu Xiaogang was far from ordinary.

Combined with Hu Liena's description, it stirred within him the desire to take him as his master.

After seeing Yu Xiaogang beat Yan senseless, that desire only grew stronger.

Nana's first few Soul Rings, and even her future path of development, had already been clearly and meticulously planned out.

Even if Nana was not the Grandmaster's disciple, hadn't the Grandmaster said so before? Nana could still be considered half his disciple.

Then what kind of relationship did the Grandmaster have with His Holiness the Pope? Did that even need guessing?

His Holiness the Pope was unwilling to take him as a disciple, so he would overtake on the curve and directly become Yu Xiaogang's disciple!

The Grandmaster was willing to guide Hu Liena out of consideration for His Holiness the Pope, so wouldn't the reverse be true as well?

His Holiness the Pope might also show him some favor out of consideration for the Grandmaster?

Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly. "Aren't you afraid of the strange looks from others? Don't you find it shameful to call someone three years younger than yourself Master?"

"I'm not afraid, and I don't care. I only want to grow stronger and protect my sister." Xie Yue answered with utmost seriousness.

"Do you understand the difference between a teacher and a master?"

"I do."

Yu Xiaogang said nothing.

He merely fixed his eyes on Xie Yue and released a mental pressure.

Pressure level: Level 40.

In an instant, it felt as though a thousand jun weighed upon him, crushing Xie Yue's straight back downward.

His mental pressure was not so easy to endure.

Even though he had restrained his strength, its essence was still Divine Sense.

Xie Yue also seemed to gain sudden insight, as if he understood this was a test. He gritted his teeth and desperately endured.

His body sank lower and lower until he was kneeling on one knee, supporting himself with his right hand.

It seemed he would be pressed flat against the ground at any second.

He had never felt time pass so slowly.

He did not know how much longer the Grandmaster's test would continue. All he could do was grit his teeth and persist.

One minute later, Yu Xiaogang withdrew the pressure.

Only two words left his mouth. "Not bad."

"You don't need to attend today's lessons. Come with me."

Xie Yue staggered and collapsed limply to the ground. His back was already drenched in sweat as he gasped heavily.

This only made him more certain that the Grandmaster was absolutely extraordinary.

It felt as though he were facing a god.

This was not a gap in rank. It was a difference in standing, a difference in quality.

He could not even remain standing.

"Yes!" Xie Yue heard Yu Xiaogang begin to walk away.

Ignoring the exhaustion in both body and mind, he forced himself up from the ground and slowly followed behind Yu Xiaogang.

But as they walked, Xie Yue sensed something was wrong.

This wasn't the way to the academy... this was fucking the way to the Papal Palace!

Yet he did not dare speak carelessly and simply followed in silence.

Then something even more shocking happened—the guards at the entrance to the Papal Palace saw Yu Xiaogang and directly acted as though they had not seen him!

He just walked in?!!!

"Hm? Xiao Gang, why did you suddenly come to see me today?" Bibi Dong naturally sensed Yu Xiaogang's arrival.

Her gaze shifted slightly. "Xie Yue?"

Xie Yue hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Yu Xiaogang still standing tall. ?

Then... he walked over...

He went straight to Bibi Dong's side, picked up paper and a pen, and wrote down a list of medicinal ingredients. "Bibi Dong, prepare two portions of these ingredients for me. I need them now. As for why Xie Yue came with me, I'll explain in a moment."

"Alright." Bibi Dong did not bother with Xie Yue, who was still maintaining his bow below, and agreed directly.

Since Yu Xiaogang had said so, he naturally had his reasons.

Still, she asked, "Is the other portion for Nana?"

"Yes. Have Nana use it at your place tonight. Remember to summon a healing-type Soul Emperor above Level 60."

"Call one over for Xie Yue's side too."

Yu Xiaogang was planning to give the siblings the Dragonblood Medicinal Bath he had used before.

As for whether the formula would leak? Impossible.

Even if others knew which ingredients were used, they would be unable to prepare it without the formula.

The order and dosage were both highly particular.

Even Medical Saint Ye Qingcheng, if she knew the ingredients involved, would need several months to recreate it.

Saint Ye, Saint Ye—it did not merely refer to Ye Qingcheng's cultivation being at the Soul Saint rank.

The word "Medical" had to come before "Saint." Medical Saint Ye Qingcheng was the proper title.

"Fine, I'll prepare it for you right away." Bibi Dong was also curious about what Yu Xiaogang intended to do.

Meanwhile, Xie Yue was roaring excitedly in his heart. Fuck! I bet right! Victory!!!

Presumably, an even harsher test was coming next.

No matter what, he would definitely endure it!

"Xie Yue, wait outside."

"Yes." Xie Yue naturally obeyed.

While waiting, Yu Xiaogang explained the whole matter to Bibi Dong.

"So that's how it is. He is quite the talent." Even Bibi Dong could not help but sigh. This Xie Yue was truly shrewd.

Ordinary people could not do what Xie Yue had done.

"Perfect. When Xie Yue undergoes the medicinal bath later, watch from the side as well, so nothing goes wrong with Nana tonight."

"Alright." Naturally, Bibi Dong had no reason to refuse.

After waiting for a while.

Yu Xiaogang took the medicinal ingredients to a side hall to prepare them.

Before long, he called both Xie Yue and Bibi Dong inside.

A healing-type Soul Emperor was already waiting nearby as well.

After explaining several precautions, Yu Xiaogang looked at Xie Yue. "Leave on a pair of underwear and get in."

"Get... into that?" Xie Yue stared at the bubbling scarlet medicinal bath and swallowed.

"If not you, then me?"

"My requirement is that before the entire medicinal bath process ends, you must remain conscious the whole time and stay in a cultivation state."

"If you can do that, I'll accept you as my disciple."

Yu Xiaogang stopped keeping him in suspense and stated his conditions.

"Alright!" Xie Yue gritted his teeth, quickly stripped down to nothing but underwear, and plunged headfirst into the tub.

The healing-type Soul Emperor also summoned his Martial Soul and prepared to begin treatment.

Before long, Xie Yue's screams echoed throughout the entire side hall.

Sensing Xie Yue's condition, Yu Xiaogang reminded him, "Endure it. Maintain your cultivation state."

Xie Yue's screams gradually turned into whimpers, then into muffled groans.

He slowly entered a cultivation state.

With Bibi Dong's eyesight, she could naturally see exactly what Xie Yue was suffering at that moment.

His flesh split open and blood flowed freely. Destruction and restoration had reached an exquisite balance, while the medicinal effects continuously strengthened his body and meridians.

Her eyelid twitched as she said uncertainly, "Xiao Gang, this..."

"Hm?"

"Nana may not be able to endure it."

Yu Xiaogang had thought it was something serious. "Then tell her that her brother endured it perfectly and became my disciple."

"Just say that?"

"Just say that."

Yu Xiaogang clasped his hands behind his back and shook his head slightly. "If she cannot endure even this little hardship, then she should not take the path of Martial Soul Evolution. She will surely die."