Xiao Wu's Male Bestie, a Pure Friendship~

When Tianyu first entered Shrek Academy, it seemed quite peaceful. Then again, Flender had said they had the day off, and everyone wanted to catch up on sleep.

Only Tianyu and Tang San still had to get up early every day.

They had to absorb the purple light from the east, temper their eyes, and cultivate the Purple Demon Eye.

As for Xiao Wu?

In fact, after teaching Tianyu the entire secret technique, Xiao Wu had happily applied a protein face mask and could hardly get out of bed in the mornings.

Let alone cultivating the Purple Demon Eye, she only practiced the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track occasionally to familiarize herself with it.

When Tang San learned what Xiao Wu had been doing, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he had taught her, Xiao Wu simply wouldn't put her heart into cultivating it, so there was nothing he could do. At least he could rest easy!

Tang San believed that he would be able to protect Xiao Wu in the future.

Little did he know, there was no future for him, because the future was all Tianyu's!

Xiao Wu: "Iku, iku, yamete~"

But when Tianyu reached the square, he was immediately met with an oppressive atmosphere. He took a closer look and was left somewhat speechless.

Seriously...

They had finally made it back from the Star Dou Great Forest, and they weren't even allowed to take the one day off they'd been granted?!

There stood Yu Xiaogang, looking stern, along with a bleary-eyed Zhao Wuji and the seven Shrek members.

"All of you, perk up."

"A year's plans are laid in spring, and a day's plans are laid in the morning. If you don't cultivate diligently while you're young, it'll be too late when you want to cultivate later."

Yu Xiaogang clasped his hands behind his back, the corners of his mouth slightly raised and his eyes shining, as though he hadn't fainted from anger yesterday.

He looked at the Little Monsters in the square, his blood surging with excitement. If he could teach them to excel, and even have them take part in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament...

Once they made a name for themselves, he, Yu Xiaogang, would surely become famous across the continent as well.

At the thought, Yu Xiaogang puffed out his chest and raised his head, a barely perceptible trace of excitement appearing on his previously stern face.

Little did he know, Ma Hongjun, standing below him, had already cursed that buzz-cut man countless times in his head!

"What kind of theory master is he? Dragging us out here this early!"

"We were exhausted to death these past few days, and now that we finally want a day's rest, we can't even have that... If you're so hardworking, why is your Soul Power still only rank 29?!"

Fortunately, Ma Hongjun didn't say it out loud. Otherwise, Yu Xiaogang would have truly lost his composure again.

As for the others, they naturally gave him a mental thumbs-up. He really wasn't wrong.

"Hm? Where's Tianyu? Where did he go?"

"Didn't you tell him that I would be instructing him today?"

"If he wastes his youth and neglects his proper duties like this, he isn't qualified to be my, Yu Xiaogang's, disciple."

Yesterday's fit of rage was still fresh in Yu Xiaogang's mind. He wasn't about to pass up any chance to target Tianyu.

If Tianyu were willing to back down and kneel before him to take him as his master, as Tang San once had, he, Yu Xiaogang, might even offer him a few words of comfort and take him as a personal disciple!

Yu Xiaogang let out a cold snort. Then, the moment they heard someone badmouthing their master, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing could no longer hold back.

Xiao Wu was the first to lash out!

"Grandmaster, how can you say that? Brother Tianyu hasn't been wasting his youth!"

"If he can break through to rank 35 in such a short time while wasting his youth, then what does that make us?"

"Are we trash?!" Xiao Wu retorted, pouting her red lips, sulking, and planting her hands on her hips.

"That's right. Besides, what's so good about being your disciple?"

"Aren't you just a Soul Grandmaster?!"

Little Kitty was ruthless and sparing with words. Every single one struck straight at Yu Xiaogang's heart, each sentence piercing right through him!

"What did you say?" Yu Xiaogang began to heat up with anger again, but no one else spoke up against her.

Although Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others had their grievances with Tianyu,

they also knew that his talent really was terrifying. If they mocked his talent, wouldn't they be calling themselves untalented by implication?

That wouldn't do!

You can insult Tianyu, but why mock us?

Dai Mubai was somewhat speechless and rolled his eyes. Even Zhao Wuji, whom Flender had specifically invited to back Yu Xiaogang up, was utterly speechless.

He folded his arms, leaned directly against the wall, and pretended to sleep.

During their time in the Star Dou Great Forest, Tianyu had been something of a model for respecting his elders. The elder in question was, of course, Zhao Wuji himself, and a certain someone's roasted meat was usually quite satisfying.

The meat had filled Zhao Wuji's stomach and warmed his heart. If not for Flender's sake, he would have slapped that buzz-cut man across the face long ago.

"You..." Yu Xiaogang couldn't win an argument against Zhu Zhuqing, and in fact, he couldn't beat Little Kitty in a fight either. So he could only pick a soft persimmon to squeeze first. He turned to Tang San:

"Xiao San, can't you keep your sister under control?"

"Teacher..." Tang San was caught in a dilemma. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Wu suddenly walked over, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears, and spoke with an aggrieved expression.

"Third Brother~ Can't you keep Grandmaster under control?"

"Don't let him keep targeting my male bestie~" Xiao Wu said coquettishly, and Tang San instantly caved.

Tang San: "What am I supposed to do now?"

On one side was his own teacher, and on the other was his beloved little sister!

And then there was Xiao Wu's male bestie in the mix~

How was he supposed to choose?

Without the slightest hesitation, Tang San grew serious and spoke with righteous conviction.

"Teacher, Tianyu is very serious about his cultivation too. Maybe something just came up and made him late!"

Yu Xiaogang: "?"

Seriously...

"Xiao San, aren't you my disciple? How... how can you undermine me? This is a crucial moment for me to establish my authority today?!!"

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong had actually wanted to speak up too, but the other two girls had said everything she wanted to say. Her little face flushed red from holding it in, and she could only murmur at the side-

Exactly, exactly!

"Teacher Zhao, everyone, sorry I'm late!"

Just as the atmosphere was growing increasingly tense, Tianyu, who had been happily watching the show from the sidelines for quite a while, finally stepped out from a corner.

"Where did you go?"

Yu Xiaogang kept a straight face and forcibly suppressed his anger. He turned around and spoke with his back to Tianyu.

He looked for all the world like an enlightened master.

"Huh? What the hell is it to you?"

Tianyu fired straight back, with no need to give him any face. When dealing with someone as concerned with appearances as Yu Xiaogang, only by driving him into a rage could his Fortune Points skyrocket.

"What did you say?"

"Tianyu, please show my teacher some respect..." Before Tang San could finish, Xiao Wu viciously pinched the soft flesh at his waist.

With that, he could only helplessly fall silent.

"Third Brother, please show my male bestie some respect!"

"All right, I understand."

Tang San felt rather helpless. There was an indescribable feeling in his heart, as though his whole body was out of sorts and some kind of hat were pressing down on his head.

Tianyu: "I really am Xiao Wu's male bestie!"

"It's a pure friendship~"