Chapter 41: Yu Xiaogang's Hostility
"Saving people? Xiao Mo, are you serious? It seems like Yu Xiaogang is one of the three!"
When Su Mo said he wanted to save someone, Ju Douluo Yue Guan, who was observing the battle from the sidelines, couldn't help but show an expression of disbelief and turned to look at Su Mo.
Almost everyone in Wuhun City knew Yu Xiaogang.
As a member of Wuhun City, Ju Douluo Yue Guan certainly knew him.
But like countless others in the city, Ju Douluo Yue Guan also had a very poor impression of Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang had neither strength nor status in the Spirit Hall, yet he had been using his relationship with Bibi Dong to peek into the Hall's book collection.
He was like a toad trying to eat swan meat, even attempting to get close to Bibi Dong.
Although Ju Douluo Yue Guan believed that Bibi Dong should scorn someone like Yu Xiaogang,
Seeing such a disgusting guy bouncing around every day, trying to win the heart of the Spirit Hall's pearl, was obviously deeply repulsive to anyone.
It was an insult to her inner beauty!
Moreover,
What was even more despicable was that Yu Xiaogang plagiarized knowledge from the Spirit Hall for his own use, not only incorporating it into his proposed Wuhun Theory but also failing to cite the source.
Before Yu Xiaogang was expelled from the Spirit Hall, not many people knew this.
This was because the knowledge Yu Xiaogang used mostly came from the third and fourth floors of the central library in Wuhun City—floors that weren't open to most people.
Those qualified to enter those two floors were usually highly talented and devoted most of their time to cultivation, leaving little time to read all the books.
So, most people in Wuhun City were unaware that much of Yu Xiaogang's Wuhun Theory was plagiarized from the Spirit Hall.
Of course, Qianxunji, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, was aware of this because he had received reports from some spirit masters who studied the theory.
He believed that Bibi Dong had been deceived by Yu Xiaogang.
Lacking sufficient evidence, Qianxunji feared Bibi Dong wouldn't believe him or would even misunderstand his intentions.
So, until he gathered solid proof and could expose Yu Xiaogang in front of Bibi Dong,
Qianxunji kept silent. But once the time was right, he made the matter public, instantly destroying Yu Xiaogang's reputation.
Because he felt tricked by Yu Xiaogang.
After that, spirit masters all over Wuhun City mobilized their own forces, and Yu Xiaogang's reputation in the spirit master world collapsed overnight.
Soon, the so-called master of Wuhun Theory, who had enjoyed little fame since childhood, became a complete joke in the spirit master world!
This outcome didn't differ from the original story, and it was one reason Yu Xiaogang became extremely hostile toward the Spirit Hall in the original plot.
As a support-type spirit master, Flender also later showed strong hostility toward the Spirit Hall. Whether that was due to Yu Xiaogang's influence is hard to say.
"Elder Ju, don't worry. Honestly, I don't want to save him either. I actually dislike that guy who kept bothering Sister Dong'er."
"But Elder Ju, you should be able to see that although this crazed Earthfire Dragon is quite powerful, those three people aren't weak either. They even seem to possess the Martial Soul Trinity Fusion Technique."
"This crazed Earthfire Dragon might injure them at most, but it won't be able to kill them."
"I asked you to save them so I could get close to those three. That way, I'll have a better chance to take revenge on Yu Xiaogang and make him regret what he did."
Su Mo wasn't surprised to see Ju Douluo Yue Guan's reluctance to save Yu Xiaogang. He simply stated it calmly.
After saying that, Su Mo paused, a playful smile appearing on his face as he continued:
"Besides, I think those two spirit masters with Yu Xiaogang seem to have decent talent—although, by our Spirit Hall's standards, they'd only be considered average."
"But even so, I don't want to see them become hostile toward our Spirit Hall in the future because of that disgusting Yu Xiaogang."
"Let me get close to them first, then find a chance to expose Yu Xiaogang's true face. I think it'll be quite interesting, don't you?"
Hearing Su Mo's explanation, Ju Douluo Yue Guan was deeply moved. Suddenly, a feminine smile formed on his face as he said:
"That does sound quite interesting. Let the Old Ghost take care of it!"
"Old Ghost, I'll leave it to you. Restrain that crazed Earthfire Dragon so Xiao Mo can proceed with his plan."
As he finished speaking, Ju Douluo Yue Guan looked over at Ghost Douluo, who had been silently standing next to him with a cold temperament, and said with a feminine smile:
"Alright, I got it!"
Ghost Douluo had also heard Su Mo's plan and found it very feasible. He nodded coldly in agreement.
Just as the crazed Earthfire Dragon raised its massive claws, preparing to viciously swipe at Yu Xiaogang and the other two with a violent roar,
Ghost Douluo instantly summoned his Martial Soul—Ghost Shadow. As his nine spirit rings rose beneath him one by one, he activated his spirit abilities.
"Fifth Spirit Ability: Shadow Ghost Earthbound Hand!" Ghost Douluo shouted.
In an instant, his fifth ten-thousand-year spirit ring lit up, releasing a powerful surge of soul power.
At the same time, the shadow beneath Ghost Douluo's feet suddenly spread, instantly reaching Yu Xiaogang, the other two, and the crazed Earthfire Dragon, dyeing the area in deep darkness.
The next moment, countless black ghostly hands emerged from the dark shadowy area, wrapping tightly around the Earthfire Dragon's head, neck, limbs, and tail like tentacles.
Feeling his body suddenly bound by these cold ghostly hands, the crazed Earthfire Dragon let out a violent, bloodthirsty roar and struggled madly.
But unfortunately, as a ten-thousand-year-old spirit beast—even in a berserk state—it was clearly impossible to break free from a Titled Douluo's fifth spirit ability.
"Did someone save us?"
Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender were shocked to see that the crazed Earthfire Dragon had broken through the Golden Sacred Dragon's defense and approached them.
But realizing the dragon had been restrained by someone's spirit ability, the three looked at Su Mo in astonishment.
"Is it the Spirit Hall?"
Seeing that it was Su Mo and the others, Flender and Liu Erlong relaxed, their eyes full of relief and gratitude—but Yu Xiaogang's face froze.
A strong sense of anger and resentment suddenly surged in his heart.
(End of chapter)