Yu Xiaogang hurriedly stopped him "Wait! you have twin martial spirits which is extremely rare in the whole mainland. If you don't get correct teaching from me, your talent will be wasted."
Tang San, who had just lifted his foot and was about to leave, immediately retracted his foot and turned to look at Yu Xiaogang in shock.
Huh?
Seeing Tang San halt his steps, Yu Xiaogang smiled proudly "What? You are shocked that your secret has been exposed?"
Tang San didn't speak; he narrowed his eyes and looked at Yu Xiaogang cautiously.
Then he inserted his left hand into his pocket.
If the 'master' in front of him has evil intentions, he will use the hidden weapon to shoot him.
His father told him that the secret of the Clear Sky Hammer must not be revealed.
Yu Xiaogang continued "Didn't I say that I am so knowledgeable in Martial Spirits? With your weak martial spirit like Blue Silver Grass, you can't have full innate soul power. So you must have another strong martial spirit within you."
Tang San was startled to hear this and muttered "There are always exceptions and special cases. Don't you think I am one of them?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head and firmly said "No, It is not possible. All the innate full soul power in the past years has powerful martial spirits, so I conclude that you have twin martial spirits."
"And now, you need me.. because I know how to train someone who has twin martial spirits."
Hearing this, the cautiousness in Tang San's eyes disappeared, and with a respectful gaze, he knelt on the floor and kowtowed three times, and said respectfully "Master, accept me as your disciple."
Yu Xiaogang was taken aback and looked down at the kneeling boy with wide eyes, caught off-guard by the sudden sincerity.
"Get up," he said, clearing his throat.
"You should only kowtow to your parents. Such reverence… it's not something a teacher like me deserves."
Tang San raised his head and spoke in a sincere tone "Being a teacher for one day is the same as being a father for life."
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was extremely happy and thought in his heart 'Haha, he accepted me as his master. With him, I can show the whole continent that my theory is correct.'
'Even though they call me 'master' I can see the mockery in their eyes. And when my disciple becomes strong enough, I will take my revenge on the Spirit Hall. Hmph.'
Yu Xiaogang helped Tang San to stand up "Little San, from today onwards, you are my disciple."
Tang San happily nodded.
Xuan Yan watched all of this drama with amused eyes and laughed in his heart.
'So dramatic… One moment he's ready to stab the guy in the throat, and the next he's calling him father.'
'Well, it's fun to see the thing happening like this... I am leaving.'
At this time, Yu Xiaogang glanced at the young boy standing near the tree. He noticed him earlier because of his facial features and noble appearance.
With a frown, beckoned him, "Boy, come here."
Yu Xiaogang noticed this boy when he walked near the gate, but at that time he was busy dealing with the guards and Tang San.
So, after finishing that, he looked at Xuan Yan and called him.
Xuan Yan didn't respond and just stood there looking at Yu Xiaogang with narrowed eyes.
Tang San also noticed him in surprise and looked at him enviously.
His face, its unfairly breathtaking.
'This boy looks so good and judging from his clothes, he must be so rich. I am so envious. God has given him both looks and money.'
But he took a deep breath 'But, I don't have to worry. Strength is the most important thing. I am the proud son of heaven and I am also a reincarnator.'
'I have the rarest twin martial spirits. I am also the disciple of the Great Tang Sect and I know a lot of hidden weapons and with them, I can become the most powerful in the whole mainland.'
Yu Xiagong was surprised, receiving no response from the boy 'Judging from his looks and personality, I think he must be a noble in the top class. If I can have someone like him under me, It will help me a lot. But what is someone like him doing in this small city?'
Getting no response from the boy, Yu Xiaogang walked toward the boy and Tang San followed him.
The closer Tang San got to the youth in black, the more he felt an inexplicable sense of pressure, though not the kind that came from brute spirit power.
It was something else… presence.
Tang San frowned slightly and instinctively stepped a bit behind Yu Xiaogang.
'Who is he?' Tang San thought as he subtly activated his Purple Demon Eye, hoping to see through the mystery.
But all he saw was a faint red aura lingering around the boy's body, like a mist wrapped in divine silk.
That isn't natural… That wasn't something a ten-year-old should have.
Yu Xiaogang stopped a few feet from the boy, squinting slightly "Boy, may I ask who you are?" Yu Xiaogang asked, controlling his tone to sound calm and polite.
Xuan Yan didn't answer.
He simply continued to observe the man in front of him and controlled his urge to just punch his potato face.
Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat getting visibly uncomfortable.
He tried again "This is Nuoding Academy. I am Yu Xiaogang, a spirit master and resident advisor here. You don't look like one of the villagers. Are you here for enrollment… or something else?"
Still, Xuan Yan said nothing.
This time, Tang San couldn't help but step forward "Senior, you're standing at the gate of a school. If you're here for a reason, you should at least speak to the teacher,"
Looking at Yu Xiaogang, Xuan Yan muttered "I don't think I need to introduce myself to randoms, and this academy is not your property. Anyone is free to walk its grounds."
"Ah, yes… of course." Yu Xiaogang let out a weak chuckle and coughed to cover the awkward pause.
"Judging by your attire, I assume you come from a well-off background. A noble family, perhaps?"
His eyes gleamed with curiosity as he continued, "Would you be willing to show me your martial spirit?"
At that, the corner of Yan's lips curved into a faint smile "You want to see my martial spirit? My spirit is not something put on display for random onlookers."
Tang San's eyes narrowed and he stepped forward, clearly agitated by the arrogance in Xuan Yan's tone.
"Hey, show some respect to your elders and the teachers here."
Hm? Xuan Yan's gaze narrowed and a small burst of pressure erupted from his body silencing Tang San.
Overwhelmed by the pressure, Yu Xiaogang's eyes trembled in shock 'Such pressure... when he is so young? He must have a powerful martial spirit...'
'If I can take him as my disciple somehow...'
Yu Xiaogang forced a smile again, masking the anxiety in his eyes.
He raised his hand gently and turned to Tang San. "Little San… calm yourself."
Tang San nodded and backed off, though his gaze remained locked on Yan, this time filled with caution and the kind of silent hostility that only grows in the hearts of geniuses when they meet someone who makes them feel… lesser.
Yu Xiaogang faced Yan again and cleared his throat once more. "Young man," he said, tone gentler now, "do you already have a master? With your potential, I believe I can offer you guidance no one else can."
"My knowledge of martial spirits is extensive. If you allow me to train you, I promise to help you reach heights even the Spirit Hall would envy."
Hearing this, Xuan Yan couldn't help but chuckle "You being my Master? You are just a level 29 spirit master? How are you going to be my master?"
Huh? Tang San was dumbfounded to hear this 'Master is just level 29?'
But he shook his head and convinced himself 'Knowledge is power. Master's knowledge in martial spirit is enough to qualify him as a great master.'
Seeing the mockery, Yu Xiaogang narrowed his gaze as flicker of shame passed through his eyes.
He had spent his entire adult life enduring ridicule from others for his inability to cultivate past rank 29.
He had buried that pain beneath layers of logic, research, and pride in his so-called "theories."
But to hear it spoken aloud, so bluntly, so disdainfully… and from a mere child—no, from a genius who clearly towered above him in potential?
It made his blood boil.
"Master… is that true?" Tang San asked hesitantly, a frown forming on his face.
Yu Xiaogang's face twitched. "Yes," he muttered under his breath, "but—"
"But nothing," Xuan Yan cut in.
"You hide behind books and dead theories, calling yourself 'Grandmaster' while you can't even take a single step beyond rank 29. And now, you want me to be your disciple?"
"You're not only weak… you're delusional."
That did it.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes turned cold.
"I may not be strong," he said in a low voice controlling his anger.
"...but my knowledge surpasses every Spirit Master in this kingdom. Even Spirit Hall has acknowledged my theories."
Xuan Yan didn't even bother responding.
Tang San clenched his fists. That blatant disrespect toward his teacher... it sparked a fire in him.
"Enough!" Tang San stepped forward, placing himself between Yu Xiaogang and Xuan Yan.
"Senior or not, you've gone too far. Even if Master cannot break through, his wisdom is unmatched. He doesn't need to be strong to guide someone."
Xuan Yan finally looked at him. "Wisdom without strength is just noise. And no one listens to insects."
The insult landed like a slap.
Yu Xiaogang clenched his jaw, but before he could speak, Tang San's spirit power exploded.
A wave of blue energy surged around him as he took a low stance and his left hand slipped behind his back, where he kept his hidden weapons.
His martial spirit, Blue Silver Grass, activated and writhed out from his palm as it lashed around his arm.
"If you don't respect the Master, I will make you."
In the blink of an eye, Tang San dashed forward.
The Blue Silver Grass lashed out like a serpent, aiming for Xuan Yan's legs.
Tang San's movements were efficient and deadly, honed by years of training and reincarnated experience from the Tang Sect.
But the moment the grass touched the edge of Xuan Yan's robes—
Crack!
A pulse of energy erupted from Xuan Yan's body and the vines broke instantly.
Tang San's eyes widened "What?!"
He barely had time to react before Xuan Yan vanished from his sight.
A sudden force struck Tang San in the stomach.
Boom!
He was sent flying back, crashing through a nearby tree and tumbled to the ground, coughing as the air left his lungs.
Dust rose from the impact as the students walking nearby turned their heads in alarm.
Yu Xiaogang rushed to his disciple. "Little San!"
Tang San staggered to his feet, holding his ribs "I didn't even see him move," he muttered.
Xuan Yan stood still where he had been.
Yu Xiaogang now stepped forward, standing between the two.
"Stop this now. This is an academy, not an arena! You—"
But before he could finish, Xuan Yan raised his hand and flicked his fingers.
A faint ripple surged outward.
Yu Xiaogang's body seized up.
"Graaarghhh!" He gasped as immense pressure pushed him down, making him kneel on the ground.
Walking forward, Xuan Yan raised his foot and placed it on top of his egg head "Your disciple is the one who attacked me first."
As he muttered, he pressed his foot down, slamming his face on the ground.
"Argh-mghh"
'You deserve this. You don't know how to love a woman. You plagiarised from the Spirit Hall Classics and wrote them as your own shit theory.'
'In the original, You even promised Bibi Dong that your disciple won't oppose Spirit Hall, but you and your disciple led the Heaven Dou Empire to destroy the whole Spirit Hall. Trash bitch.'
As he retracted his leg, Yu Xiaogang raised his head and seeing his face, Xuan Yan got even more irritated and began to kick his face.
*thud* *thud*
"Arghh- Arghhh"
Tang San's eyes trembled to see his master getting humiliated like that and he looked around at the students who are watching them.
He turned to Tang San, who had drawn another weapon from his sleeve, though his hands trembled.
...
"What happened?"
"W-Why is that handsome young boy kicking that coconut faced guy?"
"That guy must have offended this handsome boy."
"I mean look at that boy's face and his cool temperament. For him to be kicking like this, the egg faced guy must have said or done something so unreasonable."
"Yeah! Damn this egg faced guy, making that handsome young boy angry, hmph."
"From looking at the young boy's clothes, he looks like a noble. He must have come to this small academy to help this academy financially or something. But this egg faced guy ruined it."
"Yeah, it should be. Because I saw him entering the Principal's office."
Seeing the scene, some teachers were horrified because they know the identity of this egg faced guy. A teacher soon rushed towards the Headmaster's office.
After a few seconds, the Headmaster hurriedly rushed there.
The Headmaster quickly bowed his head to Xuan Yan "Lord! please forgive us and let him go. If he did something that offended you, I apologize for his rude behavior. Please lord, he is a good friend of mine. Please let him go for this old fellow."
Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked. 'Why is the principal bowing and apologizing for this guy.'
Xuan Yan sighed and stopped kicking Yu Xiaogang's face "I am forgiving him, only for you."
Looking at the blood dripping down Yu Xiaogang's face, Xuan Yan smiled in his heart and disappeared from there.
Tang San gritted his teeth as a searing rage erupted in his heart.
"Who is he?"