Douluo: I Can Become Stronger by Pitfalling Yu Xiaogang

Good grief—after falling three times in a row, Yu Xiaogang's clothes had completely changed color!

Damn it! Bastard! What the hell was going on today?!

Yu Xiaogang flew into a helpless rage. The stench on his clothes was so overpowering that it made him dizzy, turned his stomach, and made him want to vomit!

No one noticed that in the shadows at the street corner stood someone gloating over his misfortune.

Before long, Zhang Tianyu wore a regretful expression.

He had originally planned to follow Plum Blossom Three Variations with a Four Happiness, but Yu Xiaogang had sprawled on the ground and refused to get up. By the time he stood again, Slippery Sole Oil's twenty-second duration had already ended.

Twenty seconds was still too short, Xu Lun!

Yu Xiaogang tried standing up and taking a few steps. Finally, he did not slip this time, and he immediately fled the scene as fast as he could!

Prompt: Mission complete. Soul power increased by nine levels. Current soul power: Level 11! Obtained 1 Reward Point. Current Reward Points: 1.

Feeling his power surge wildly, Zhang Tianyu let out a satisfied breath!

He could trick Yu Xiaogang and increase his strength at the same time—what a perfect deal!

When he returned to Nuoding Academy's entrance, Zhang Tianyu happened to see an old man leading a child toward the gates.

He opened the Live Map, and sure enough, it was Tang San and Old Jack!

Prompt: Mission [Meeting Gift] activated. Mission objective: Trick Tang San once. The method and consequences are unrestricted, but he must not be killed, and he must not realize that you are the one tricking him, or the mission will fail. Mission reward: Max-level Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Reward Points +1.

Zhang Tianyu immediately broke into a delighted grin, raised his hand, and pointed at Tang San.

"Next, it's your turn! Tang San!"

Tang San Was Counterattacked!

"System, I want to use a Pepper Bomb this time!"

"Yes. It requires 1 point to exchange. Would you like to exchange it?"

[Confirm] [Cancel]

Zhang Tianyu: ??

"Wait, I really have to exchange for it? Can't I get another trial use?"

"Tricking Items all require Reward Points to exchange for use. Since that was your first tricking mission, you were granted one free trial in order to familiarize the host with the usage and effects of Tricking Items."

"But I've only gotten familiar with Slippery Sole Oil! I haven't tried Pepper Bomb or Fatigue Worm yet. Shouldn't you let me experience those too?"

System: ...

"Technically, that is not allowed..."

Zhang Tianyu immediately put on his signature Thick-skinned Tactics. "I'm the host, right? You clearly said just now that you'd take care of me from now on! You're the system, so you can't go back on your word!"

"Th-this..."

"Hurry up, A Tong! I can't wait any longer. Open your mouth—uh, no, hurry up and agree! Tang San is standing right at the academy gate, and I haven't shown myself yet. This is a rare opportunity!"

Prompt: The system believes the host's argument is reasonable. Therefore, one free trial use each of Pepper Bomb and Fatigue Worm has been unlocked. They have been placed in the storage space. Please check.

This system was so easy to deal with!

Hehe, if it were a cute girl with a physical body, he could get her into the bathroom in an hour and a half.

Taking out a Pepper Bomb from the System Space, Zhang Tianyu quietly hid in the shadows by the wall, watching Tang San and his grandfather as he silently waited for an opportunity.

Just then, the gatekeeper's sarcastic voice drifted over. "Can a golden phoenix really come out of a grass nest? Someone from a tiny village has soul power? The academy hasn't had a Work-Study Student in years. You aren't frauds, are you?"

Oh? The lines were exactly the same as in the novel!

And your voice was pretty loud. I could hear you all the way from this street corner. You're a soul master too, aren't you? Is your martial soul Golden Throat?

A flash of anger crossed Old Jack's eyes, but he still swallowed it and took out the certificate issued last time by Su Yuntao, the Spirit Hall deacon, handing it to the gatekeeper.

The gatekeeper accepted the certificate and looked it over. He immediately began mocking them even louder. "Blue Silver Grass as a martial soul? And Innate Full Soul Power? What a joke, what utter nonsense. I've worked as a gatekeeper at this academy for four years, and I've never heard of a student with Innate Full Soul Power. This boy's martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, and he can still have full soul power? I say this certificate from Spirit Hall must be forged by you."

"You..." Even with Jack's good temper, he was beginning to lose patience. "You are deliberately making things difficult for us. Fine, just wait. I'll go find the deacon at the Spirit Hall Branch. Little San, let's go." With that, Jack turned around with Tang San and headed toward the city.

"Holy Soul Village? More like Beggar Village."

"What did you say?" Old Jack turned back and demanded angrily.

"What? Not convinced? I said you came from Beggar Village. Was I wrong? Look at this little poor wretch—his clothes are covered in patches. I think you'd better go find somewhere to beg. Nuoding Academy isn't a charity hall! Get lost, get lost!"

You're about to get beaten up, Zhang Tianyu thought.

But don't worry. Today, I'm here to deal with Tang San for you. I guarantee you definitely won't... get beaten that badly!

Sure enough, just like in the original work, after hearing the gatekeeper's foul mouth, Tang San erupted. In a flash, he appeared before Old Jack and directly used [Pushing Window Gazing at Moon]. One hand seized the gatekeeper's wrist, one foot hooked behind the gatekeeper's leg, and his other hand pushed toward the gatekeeper's stomach. All Tang San had to do was exert force, and the gatekeeper would be directly shoved to the ground by [Pushing Window Gazing at Moon].

Everything happened far too quickly. Tang San was already a trained fighter, with all his martial arts foundation intact. He had also swung a heavy hammer at home for several months. Combined with his Innate Full Soul Power, his strength and speed far exceeded those of ordinary people. The gatekeeper had no chance to react.

Just as Tang San's palm struck toward the gatekeeper's belly and the gatekeeper's face filled with alarm—

"Achoo!"

Without any warning, Tang San suddenly let out an enormous sneeze!

In an instant, it felt as though a ton of pepper powder had been poured into his nostrils. It was sour, itchy, and painful, while tears surged from his eyes like a tsunami!

"Achoo!"

Another sneeze followed immediately after!

Tang San withdrew his hand and vigorously wiped his nose and tears. It was entirely his body's instinctive reaction.

The gatekeeper finally came to his senses and instinctively kicked out.

Bang!

Tang San cried out, "Ah!" and was sent flying by the kick!

Yes, that was right—this time, Tang San had been counter-killed by the gatekeeper!

Zhang Tianyu froze for a moment, then—

OHHHHHHHH!

Everyone, rise!

At this moment, the history of Douluo Dalu had been rewritten!

The gatekeeper had finally held his head high for once and beaten Tang San instead!

Tang San, oh Tang San, so you had a day like this too!

This was only a small beginning. In the future, I'll find even more ways to pit you, hehehe!

"You!" Old Jack was stunned. "You! You bastard! You humiliated us and even hit someone! He's just a child, yet you beat him like this!"

The gatekeeper continued spouting venom. "Old man, get this straight! This brat suddenly rushed over, grabbed my hand, and tried to hit me! I was only fighting back!"

"You humiliated us first!" Old Jack helped Tang San up. Seeing Tang San's tears streaming down his face, Old Jack's heart ached terribly!

"How did I humiliate you? Look at him yourself. Aren't his clothes covered in patches? Isn't he a little beggar? And an overconfident little begg—"

"Shut up!" An angry shout rang out, startling both the gatekeeper and Old Jack.

The gatekeeper shrank his neck and looked up. His face immediately turned flattering. "Master, y-you're back?"

Yu Xiaogang had changed into a new set of clothes, but his face was filled with barely restrained anger. "As Nuoding Academy's gatekeeper, you represent Nuoding Academy! What have you been doing?!"

By then, some passersby had already gathered around to watch.

There had basically been no bystanders in the novel because the commotion had been small, and Master had quickly stepped in to settle the matter. But this time was different. Master had been delayed while changing clothes, and Zhang Tianyu had secretly pitted Tang San, causing the gatekeeper to turn the tables on him. On top of that, Tang San's tearful expression under the effects of the Pepper Bomb...

No matter the world or plane, an adult brutally kicking a child away like that would provoke resentment and dissatisfaction from onlookers.

"Nuoding Academy's gatekeeper actually hit a child?"

"Not just hit him—he kicked him flying!"

"So arrogant?!"

"Soul Master Academy people really are something. Even a gatekeeper is this cocky!"

Cold sweat broke out on the gatekeeper's forehead. "Master! I... I didn't... He attacked first..."

"Shut up! Get out of Nuoding Academy! Nuoding Academy doesn't need a gatekeeper like you! I will explain the situation to the dean myself later! Now! Immediately! At once! Get out!"

Yu Xiaogang was already full of anger from the dog shit. When he arrived at the school gate, he saw the gatekeeper kick a child flying, then heard the surrounding whispers, and his rage exploded!

Chapter 3: Teacher-Student Bond

Ignoring the distraught gatekeeper, Yu Xiaogang quickly walked over to Tang San and helped him up.

By now, the effects of the Pepper Bomb had long passed, and Tang San had already returned to normal. Compared to the gatekeeper's kick, he cared more about why his nose had suddenly felt so uncomfortable.

Was it some kind of poison?

Yu Xiaogang said, "Child, are you alright? I'm truly sorry that you had to go through this! Come, let me help you up and take you for treatment."

"I'm fine." Tang San stood up and dusted off his clothes.

He really was fine. The gatekeeper was only an ordinary person, and that instinctive kick had not carried much force. If Tang San, with Innate Full Soul Power, had actually been injured by an ordinary person's kick, he might as well jump into a cesspit and kill himself.

"Little San, don't force yourself!" Old Jack said with a worried expression. "You were clearly crying so badly from the pain just now!"

"That's right, child. You cried so badly just now—how could you be fine?" Yu Xiaogang said gently. "Don't be afraid. I'm a teacher at Nuoding Academy. I won't harm you."

"I'm really fine," Tang San said. "My nose suddenly felt very uncomfortable just now, so I kept sneezing and tearing up. Then that gatekeeper caught me off guard. His kick didn't hurt me. Grandpa Jack, Teacher, you really don't need to worry."

Yu Xiaogang and Old Jack: ...

His nose had suddenly felt uncomfortable? What kind of reason was that?

Neither of them believed him. Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to speak, Tang San said, "After all, I have Innate Full Soul Power. His kick didn't hit any vital spot either. I'm not that fragile."

"Innate Full Soul Power?!" Yu Xiaogang was taken aback. "Old sir, may I see the Spirit Hall Proof?"

Looking at the proof, Yu Xiaogang cursed the gatekeeper's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart!

Innate Full Soul Power! What did that represent?!

Although his Martial Soul was merely Blue Silver Grass, Blue Silver Grass could never possess Innate Full Soul Power. That meant this child had to possess Twin Martial Souls. He definitely had another extremely powerful Martial Soul, and his Innate Full Soul Power had been brought about by that powerful Martial Soul!

That damned gatekeeper! He had nearly caused the academy to lose such an outstanding student!

"This Spirit Hall Proof is genuine!" Yu Xiaogang said. "Old sir, child, on behalf of the academy, I once again solemnly apologize to you!"

Seeing how sincere Master was, the anger in Old Jack and Tang San's hearts dissipated as well. Old Jack said, "I'm fine. It's mainly the child."

"I know," Yu Xiaogang nodded. "Tang San, even though you have Innate Full Soul Power, I'll still have a healing-type Soul Master examine and treat you later. Old sir, please rest assured and leave this child to me."

Old Jack nodded in satisfaction, gave a few more instructions, then left while looking back every few steps.

At the same time, Zhang Tianyu walked over with a cheerful grin.

The reward was in hand!

Max-Level Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!

An insanely badass skill. Once activated, it created layer upon layer of afterimages, making it difficult for enemies to track him or determine his position!

He tried it himself, and it really was awesome.

Whether enemies could determine his position, he didn't know.

Anyway, even he himself couldn't determine his own position.

"Notice: This is like riding a new-energy electric car for the first time. When the car accelerates, you may feel dizzy. Once you become familiar with it and your body adapts, you'll be fine."

Arriving before Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, Zhang Tianyu rubbed his slightly swollen, reddened forehead and asked, "Excuse me, are you a teacher at this academy?"

Yu Xiaogang asked, "What do you need?"

Zhang Tianyu took out his Spirit Hall Proof. "I'm a Work-Study Student from Wanghun Village. This is my Spirit Hall Proof. Please take a look."

Yu Xiaogang accepted it. The Wooden Sword martial soul and the mere level 2 soul power left his expression completely unchanged. "Alright. You can come in with me too."

Just looking at that face made him want to punch it!

Tang San had Innate Full Soul Power, and you got as excited as a fly smelling shit. I have level 2 soul power, and you don't even bat an eye. How realistic!

"Notice: Host, are you saying that you're not even as good as shit?"