"Maybe that's how it happened!"
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San nodded, accepting his explanation in his heart as well.
"Little San, don't lose heart."
"Although your first soul ring is a little lacking, there are no useless soul rings, only useless Soul Masters."
"If you can put your soul skill to good use, it can still be quite helpful to you."
"Come, Little San, show your master exactly what your first soul skill is!"
Noticing Tang San's dejection, Yu Xiaogang hurried to comfort him.
He was also a little worried that this blow to Tang San's confidence would leave him unable to get back on his feet.
If that happened, it would not only affect his plan to make a name for himself and wash away his reputation as a useless man in the future.
It might even cause Tang San to slack off in his training, giving that Xiao Wu and Yao Xuan an opening.
That was something he, Yu Xiaogang, absolutely could not accept.
"Master, you have a point. This has already happened, and complaining won't help. All I can do now is properly develop this soul skill."
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San could only nod and accept reality.
Then, with a thought, he mobilized the soul power within his body and poured it into his first soul ring.
"First soul skill-Blue Silver Pole Vault!"
The next moment, a white soul ring flashed behind Tang San, and he involuntarily spoke the soul skill's name.
As he activated the soul skill, the Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's hand, originally only the size of a palm, suddenly shot upward!
Three inches.
One foot.
Three feet.
In the blink of an eye.
The Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's hand had become a Blue Silver Grass pole roughly ten feet long.
Gripping the Blue Silver Grass pole tightly, Tang San thrust it hard against the ground.
His entire body soared into the air, leaping nearly four or five meters high before flipping over in midair and landing steadily on the ground some distance away.
"Th-this is your first soul skill?"
Staring at Tang San in the distance, Yu Xiaogang opened his mouth, then asked with a slight stammer.
"Yes, this is my first soul skill, Blue Silver Pole Vault."
At his question, Tang San nodded, his face reddening slightly.
"What a... truly unique soul skill!"
Hearing Tang San's answer, Yu Xiaogang exclaimed, somewhat dumbstruck, then continued asking, "Aside from producing this pole, does this soul skill have any other effects?"
"When I hold this Blue Silver Grass pole, I feel that my jumping ability improves. Does that count as an effect?"
"Also, I think this Blue Silver Grass pole is quite tough, sturdier than the original Blue Silver Grass. Maybe it could be used as a weapon?"
Tang San gave it some serious thought, then spread his hands and answered rather helplessly.
"It can improve your jumping ability, so it's also an enhancement-type soul skill. That's an unexpected bonus."
"As for using it as a weapon, that's an option too. At least it can improve your combat strength."
After hearing Tang San out, Yu Xiaogang forcibly suppressed his amusement and offered guidance with a perfectly serious face.
"Yes, Master is right. If I develop it properly, this Blue Silver Pole Vault might have some surprising uses too."
Tang San nodded, while inwardly beginning to make plans.
If I use this Blue Silver Pole Vault to evade an enemy's attacks, then counterattack with hidden weapons in midair, perhaps it'll be difficult for the enemy to strike back?
"Yes, I'll also give some serious thought to how you can use this soul skill."
Hearing that, Yu Xiaogang continued encouraging him, but a trace of helplessness that was difficult to conceal flashed through his eyes.
With a first soul skill like this, could Tang San really defeat Xiao Wu in half a year?
Since that Yao Xuan dared to make a wager with him, that girl named Xiao Wu most likely had something extraordinary about her too.
What if, in half a year, she also successfully advanced to become a Soul Master and obtained a suitable soul ring?
When that happened, Tang San would probably be in danger!
Time flew.
In the blink of an eye, the day of the decisive battle stipulated in the wager finally arrived.
That afternoon, Yao Xuan and Gu Yuena brought Xiao Wu to the field at the Nuoding Academy Center on time.
Over the past half year, under Gu Yuena's special training, Xiao Wu had made tremendous leaps in both her cultivation and combat skills.
And she was determined to give Tang San a savage beating and obtain the mysterious gift Yao Xuan had mentioned.
On the other side, Yu Xiaogang also arrived on time with Tang San.
As both sides arrived, the field was surrounded by Nuoding Academy teachers and students who had heard the news and come to watch the battle.
"Have you heard? If that Tang San loses, Yu Xiaogang has to admit in public that he's a Fake Grandmaster and a fraud through and through!"
"Haha, of course I have! That Yu Xiaogang has been swaggering around Nuoding Academy swindling people for so many years. His true colors are finally going to show!"
"Exactly! Relying on his connections to the dean, he not only draws a salary for doing nothing, but spends all day fantasizing that he's a Theoretical Grandmaster. What a joke!"
Looking at Yu Xiaogang, who had taken his time arriving, the students burst into waves of mocking laughter, making his face flush.
"Teacher, don't worry. With me here, I'll definitely prove your worth and make that Yao Xuan kneel down and apologize!"
Looking at Yu Xiaogang beside him, Tang San made a solemn promise.
Although his "Blue Silver Pole Vault" soul skill was rather weak, he still had the Mysterious Heaven Skill and the Tang Sect Secret Skills.
Although these martial arts moves might not be much use against genuinely powerful Soul Masters, they were certainly more than enough to deal with a little girl.
Even if all else fails, I can still fall back on hidden weapons. No matter what, I have the advantage!
"Good, good, good! With those words, your teacher can rest easy!"
Hearing that, Yu Xiaogang smiled and nodded.
Then he led Tang San over to stand opposite Yao Xuan, Gu Yuena, and Xiao Wu.
"Yu Xiaogang, I thought someone who wets the bed in his sleep would be as timid as a mouse. I didn't expect you to actually dare to show your face today!"
Looking at the master and disciple, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, in the distance, Yao Xuan smiled faintly and took the initiative to expose his embarrassing secret.
"That's right! If Teacher Yao Xuan hadn't mentioned it, I'd really have forgotten all about that!"
"Hahaha, exactly! Half a year has passed, and I'd almost forgotten the 'Big Wet One' from back then!"
"Still, since this Big Wet One dared to show up today, he must be very confident in Tang San!"
Hearing Yao Xuan's words, the Nuoding Academy students, and even the teachers, burst into laughter again.
"Yao Xuan, y-you shut your mouth! You're not allowed to mention that again!"
Watching everyone start discussing it again, Yu Xiaogang's face instantly turned scarlet with rage!
After half a year, everyone had gradually forgotten the incident of "Big Wet One" wetting the bed.
Now that Yao Xuan had brought up the old incident, he had undoubtedly stirred everyone's memories once again.
"Fine, I won't mention it. After all, in a moment, you'll be admitting with your own mouth that you're a Fake Grandmaster and a fraud."
Hearing that, Yao Xuan smiled disdainfully, then turned to look at Xiao Wu.
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