socalfunplaces Chapter 24 Yu Xiaogang's Shamelessness
Chapter 24 Yu Xiaogang's Shamelessness
The two descended the mountain at a leisurely pace, discussing information about the Soul Hunting Forest along the way. Their plan was overheard by Yu Xiaogang, who was hiding in the shadows.
It wasn't that Gangzi had a voyeuristic tendency, but right now, he could sense that for the first time in his fifty-odd years as a Soul Master, there might be a turning point. Whether it was his theories in the Soul Master world or his long-standing bottleneck at level 30, Yu Xiaogang felt that these opportunities lay with Xiao Yan and Tang San.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yan didn't even look at him. At first, the other party would treat him with courtesy when he saw him, but when he used some tricks to try to take him as a disciple, the other party was extremely resistant. To be honest, Yu Xiaogang didn't know what he had done to offend Xiao Yan.
Although there's no overt indication of it, this student is currently targeting me in every way.
"You two little shrimps want to hunt for spirit rings in the Soul Hunting Forest on your own without the teacher's help? I can't let you have your way. Xiao Yan, since you don't need my guidance, I want to see what kind of spirit ring you're going to find for this Tang San."
Yu Xiaogang then followed the two down the mountain.
"Big brother..." Tang San looked at Xiao Yan with some confusion, as if to signal him to turn around.
Xiao Yan waved his hand and continued walking forward as if nothing had happened. Ever since they came down from the mountaintop, the Rolling Ball Beast had keenly sensed that someone was hiding in the shadows, so it quietly told him not to make a sound.
Surprisingly, Tang San, who possesses the Purple Demon Eye, only now noticed Gangzi's clumsy following. Perhaps Gangzi was too engrossed in discussing the acquisition of spirit rings with him, which led to his discovery. So, he later casually explained the age range of the first spirit ring to Tang San, deliberately letting Yu Xiaogang overhear.
He wasn't afraid of Gangzi causing trouble; what he feared was Gangzi becoming afraid to make a scene. After all, dealing with a tiger in the open is simply a matter of head-on confrontation, but who knows if a fly in the shadows will cause trouble if you don't know what it's up to?
On her bed in Dormitory 7, Xiao Wu dangled her legs and swung them back and forth. The dormitory was empty. These work-study students had gone out to do odd jobs during their days off. Notting City was quite prosperous, and cheap labor was readily available, especially since these students were all considered quasi-Soul Masters.
"Where have you all been since you slept in? I'm so bored!"
"Xiao Wu, you're awake." Tang San walked naturally to Xiao Wu's bedside, took out shoes from under the bed and put them on her.
Xiao Wu put on her shoes and stomped her feet on the ground with satisfaction. Actually, Xiao Wu originally intended to do this for Xiao Yan, but Xiao Yan was only focused on cultivation, so the fewer trivial matters that would interfere with him, the better.
"We're planning to head to the Soul Hunter's Forest later, Xiao Wu, would you like to come along?"
"Soul Hunting Forest, Little Three, you're level 10 too? Oh right, you have innate full soul power. You guys go ahead, I'm not going."
"Didn't you say your soul power is about the same as mine? It's perfect to have Brother Xiao Yan accompany us to acquire soul rings. He can also give you some advice."
Xiao Yan had actually figured it out long ago. He estimated that Xiao Wu had reached level 11 in soul power. This was only because she was too lazy to cultivate. She was too indolent. But what could he do? She was a soul beast in human form. She could grow in power without having to work hard. As for soul rings, she didn't need to hunt them herself.
"Xiao San, if Xiao Wu isn't going, that's fine. After all, hunting spirit beasts is quite dangerous and bloody. If we take a girl with us and don't protect her properly, wouldn't that be even more troublesome? If she needs a spirit ring in the future, we can ask the teachers at Notting Academy for help."
"Yes, yes, I'll ask the teachers in a few days to form a group with them."
"Alright." Tang San stopped insisting. Since arriving at Notting Academy, he had no relatives or friends. Only Xiao Yan was truly kind to him. And Xiao Wu seemed to be clinging to him and him at the same time because of Xiao Yan.
As the three were discussing, Teacher Mo led Yu Xiaogang in.
"You two are going to the Soul Hunter Forest in secret? Absolutely not." Teacher Mo said directly to Xiao Yan.
There are quite a few dormitories for work-study students, a total of eight. If you ask why Teacher Mo was able to find Xiao Yan so accurately, it's naturally not because Yu Xiaogang, who never goes near the dormitory, gave him directions. It's all because Xiao Yan is too troublesome.
This kid usually criticizes the lectures given by college teachers as boring or narrow-minded, but he's actually quite knowledgeable. If you call him up on stage, he'll talk eloquently and make his lectures more interesting than some of the college teachers.
His vast knowledge made people think he didn't need to attend classes at the Notting Junior Soul Master Academy. Some even suspected that he was a member of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, sent to experience life among the common people.
There are all sorts of theories, some even saying that the rolling beast on his head is not actually his martial soul, but the sect's guardian spirit beast, with a cultivation of over ten thousand years, deliberately protecting Xiao Yan's side. In short, these theories are getting more and more outrageous, leaving people speechless.
Therefore, when Teacher Mo heard that Xiao Yan was going to lead the work-study students to the Soul Hunting Academy to obtain soul rings on his own, he was immediately terrified. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan was shameless or not, this influential figure could not afford to make any mistakes, even if his story was fabricated.
"No, Teacher Mo, who told you that?" Xiao Yan denied it, but gave Yu Xiaogang a very unfriendly look.
"I have witnesses here. It's not your business who reported you. On the contrary, you should thank him. If we let you run wild, you might get kidnapped by some Soul Master outside. That would be lucky. If you entered the Soul Hunting Forest, you would only become nourishment for that land."
Seemingly feeling somewhat guilty, Yu Xiaogang, who was standing behind Teacher Mo, coughed and then stepped forward.
"The academy teachers will help students obtain suitable spirit rings. This is not only a preferential treatment for the students, but also a way to protect them. If something happens to you while you are at the school, it will be difficult for us, as your teachers, to explain it to your parents."
"What the teacher said makes sense. So, Teacher Mo means that we still have to hunt for spirit rings together with the academy teachers?" Xiao Yan realized that, given the current situation, it was unrealistic for him and Tang San to sneak into the forest together.
"Logically speaking, the academy teachers also have their own time. If you need spirit rings, they will accompany you to hunt for them. The academy will gather students together on a designated day each month to set off for the forest."
But you two are lucky today. The master said he will personally accompany you to obtain your spirit rings.
Well, Gangzi, you've got a good plan. So that's what you've been thinking.
Yu Xiaogang feigned a righteous demeanor and said, "Teacher Mo, you flatter me. This is all part of my duty as an academy advisor. Besides, Xiao Yan has already reached the level of a Soul Master after my guidance, and Tang San beside him will soon become my disciple. It is only right to take them hunting for Soul Rings."
"What?" A surprised voice came from Teacher Mo's mouth and from Xiao Yan's heart.
Xiao Yan hadn't expected Gangzi to be so shameless, forcing himself on her. If Teacher Mo were to spread this word, any future achievements he and his mistress might be attributed to Yu Xiaogang's excellent guidance.