Yu Xiaogang, You Really Know How to Fish

"Because these kinds of soul beasts are extremely rare, it is difficult to find suitable soul rings, and this only becomes more so in the later stages," Yu Xiaogang said. "Moreover, the soul rings of such soul beasts do not provide much enhancement to physical strength. Therefore, if a Martial Soul evolves purely in this direction, it will leave the soul master lacking in self-protection. Once they are approached by an assault-type or agility-type soul master, they are bound to suffer a crushing defeat."

"Master, then what should I do?" Zhu Wu asked, the picture of eager curiosity.

"As long as it is a silkworm, it possesses the innate talent of Silk Spitting." Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly. "Therefore, my suggestion is that, in the early stages, if you can find a soul beast skilled in spiritual abilities, you may consider obtaining its soul ring. As for later on, you can consider adding the soul rings of Poison Spider-type soul beasts."

"These kinds of soul beasts are not scarce and are easy to find. Most importantly, spiders can also spin silk and possess the Poison Attribute. The Silkworm Martial Soul is a weak Martial Soul in the early stages, and your Silkworm Martial Soul has no other unusual attributes. Therefore, I believe it will not reject having the Poison Attribute added to it."

"In this way, your Martial Soul will possess both spiritual abilities and the ability to produce tangible silk. After that, so long as you continuously add Poison Spider soul rings to strengthen the toughness of the silken threads, along with the Poison Attribute, not only will your control abilities greatly improve, but you will also gain a certain degree of offensive power. It can be considered balanced in offense and defense, making it more practical."

Controlling them first, then poisoning them—it really was a good approach. If my Blue Silver Grass could evolve like that as well, it should provide some support when I use Hidden weapons against enemies. If I can use Blue Silver Grass to restrain an enemy, then I'll be throwing at a stationary target. At that thought, Tang San's eyes immediately lit up.

Then he recalled that Master had said earlier that he had studied 586 people who had awakened Silkworm Martial Souls. What about Blue Silver Grass?

Surely Master had also conducted extensive research on it!

Perhaps Master had his own unique insights into the cultivation path of the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

And that was precisely what he needed most right now!

Good lord, are you trying to poison me to death? Adding a Poison Attribute soul ring to a Beast Martial Soul can poison the host—you know that, don't you? Have you actually conducted any experiments to determine whether a Silkworm Martial Soul can be given poison? You think it probably can? Probably, my ass! Damn it, he wants to use me as a test subject. He just runs his mouth, and whether I live or die has nothing to do with him, right?

If I weren't a transmigrator, I'd probably have been killed by your scheme!

Old bastard, just you wait. Zhu Wu's inner rage soared, but his face showed delighted surprise.

"That sounds pretty good, Master. Thank you for telling me all this!"

"No need. It was merely casual conversation," Yu Xiaogang replied with a smile, his manner exceptionally indifferent.

"Master, then what about my Blue Silver Grass?" Tang San could not help interjecting.

Old bastard, you really know how to fish. But at your age, using tricks on a child—you truly have no shame. The key is that you're even trying to screw me to death. Zhu Wu glanced sideways at Tang San and remained silent, waiting to see how Yu Xiaogang would respond.

Then Yu Xiaogang raised his head to look ahead and lifted his chin.

"We have arrived at the registration area."

"I have indeed studied the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, and there were 647 awakened users in total, so I have gained some insights. However, it is a long story, and there is not enough time at the moment. Little San, if you are interested, you may come find me at my residence after you finish registering and enroll."

"My residence is on the top floor of the dormitory where you work-study students live, in the last room on the left. It is quite convenient."

"Then I'll be troubling you, Master," Tang San said, noticeably more respectfully.

As for whether he should acknowledge Master as his teacher, he decided to wait until he had met with him privately before making a decision.

As expected, heartfelt sincerity could not keep people, while only schemes could win their hearts. Zhu Wu fully acknowledged Yu Xiaogang's layered, cake-like routine.

As expected of the man who had once utterly captivated both Spirit Hall's Saintess Bibi Dong and the Female Tyrannosaurus Liu Erlong.

"No trouble at all." Yu Xiaogang smiled in reply, then led Tang San onward.

Before long, the three arrived at the registration point by the entrance to the first floor of the Dean's Office. Yu Xiaogang placed the certificates on the desk.

"Director Su, these are the work-study students from Holy Soul Village this year. I have already confirmed that everything is in order. Please help register them."

"..."

Because Tang San did not address Yu Xiaogang as Teacher like he had in the original story, there were no real complications. Director Su was only somewhat startled after learning of their Martial Souls and Innate Soul Power. He soon completed their enrollment procedures and distributed school uniforms to each of them.

Afterward, Yu Xiaogang put on the appearance of seeing his good deed through to the end, escorting the two beneath the dormitory before turning and leaving.

Without exchanging many words, Tang San headed upstairs on his own, with Zhu Wu following behind.

Soon, the two arrived before the dormitory door. Constant clamor came from within, clearly indicating that quite a few people were inside.

Tang San did not hesitate. He pushed open the door and walked straight in, with Zhu Wu stepping in after him.

A glance around showed that the interior was exceptionally spacious, nearly 300 square meters. In his previous life, it was the kind of place where one look was enough to confirm that he could never afford it. There were also many beds—fifty in total—but very few were occupied. Only eleven had bedding laid out on them.

"Knock, knock, knock." Zhu Wu, who was closest to the door, casually rapped on the door panel.

Swish, swish, swish. The clamor abruptly died away, and eleven pairs of eyes turned toward them.

Then a sturdily built youth stepped out from the crowd and strode over to Tang San, who stood at the front.

"New work-study students?"

Good thing I chose to walk behind him. Zhu Wu had a very clear understanding of his current combat strength.

Very quickly, under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Sheng took a beating and surrendered his position.

Zhu Wu took the opportunity to speak. "I'll pass. Tang San is so strong—I definitely can't beat him."

Hearing this, Tang San nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Just then, a crisp voice came from behind them. "Is this Dorm Seven?"

Xiao Wu? Zhu Wu instinctively turned around. It was a cute young girl dressed in pink, with a pretty face rosy against fair skin and long hair braided into a scorpion tail behind her head.

He had to admit that she was indeed quite cute. But once he thought of what Xiao Wu did in the original story, he calmed down.

She had everything going for her except that she had a mouth—and loved causing trouble. Tang San's detonator, in every sense of the word!

He had no feelings for a troublemaker like that. She did not fit his preferred image of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

As for any other thoughts, he had none. Tang Hao was probably watching from some hidden corner outside the dormitory right now.

"Uh, boys and girls can live together here?" Tang San's voice sounded out.

Wang Sheng, who had only just become a subordinate, immediately explained.

What followed was the much-anticipated duel. Zhu Wu silently became a spectator, while carefully memorizing the course of their fight and the techniques they used.

He really had not learned any martial arts in his previous life. Now that he had an opportunity to observe and learn, he could not afford to let it pass.

Shortly afterward, Xiao Wu successfully took office as the dormitory boss.

Then, before everyone had exchanged more than a few words, another voice sounded from outside the door. "Are the new work-study students here?"

Zhu Wu turned to look. It was a young man around thirty years old, carrying a set of bedding in his arms.

They really are treating people differently. Zhu Wu sighed inwardly. There was truly only one set of bedding, and it was obviously not prepared for him.

"Which one is Tang San?" the young man asked again as he entered.

"I am." Tang San stepped forward in large strides.

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