Chapter 113: Do You Really Think Your Martial Spirit Theory Is So Powerful After Being Publicly Slapped? (2)
Notting College, in the first-floor office of the teaching building.
When Yu Xiaogang heard Su Mo ask how many types of martial spirits existed in the world, he couldn't help but laugh.
It was far too simple!
He didn't understand why Su Mo would ask such a basic question.
Could it be that this kid finally realized he was the only one in the whole academy qualified to teach Xiao Wu, but didn't want to admit his mistake, so he wanted to concede with this question?
"There are naturally only two types of martial spirits in this world: beast-type martial spirits and weapon-type martial spirits!"
Yu Xiaogang was very confident. He put his hands behind his back, assumed a calm expression, and then slowly responded.
His words were full of confidence!
However, upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's answer, Su Mo sneered in disdain.
Yu Xiaogang's answer was no surprise.
But in his opinion, it was simply wrong!
"There are only two types of martial spirits in this world—weapon spirits and beast spirits. May I ask, on what basis do you divide them this way?"
After Yu Xiaogang's answer, Su Mo asked with a hint of sarcasm:
"How do you classify them?"
Su Mo's words made Yu Xiaogang frown and feel a bit uneasy.
Why dig so deep into the issue…?
If you're planning to concede with this question and let Xiao Wu take me as her master, then just let her do it after I answer! There's no need to keep pressing questions!
Even though he felt a bit annoyed and believed Su Mo was just trying to stir up trouble, Yu Xiaogang decided to answer his question.
The reason why martial spirits are divided into beast-type and weapon-type is naturally because beast spirits cannot be used as weapons but can only be possessed.
And weapon spirits cannot be possessed and can only be used as weapons.
Precisely because of this distinction, plant-type spirits are considered weapon spirits.
Yu Xiaogang thought for a moment and couldn't help but ask:
"Oh? Really? Then let me ask you, your martial spirit, Luo Sanpao, obviously looks like a beast-type spirit,
but it cannot be possessed. If it's considered a weapon spirit, then it can't be used as a weapon.
Compared to other spirits, your spirit Luo Sanpao seems to have some intelligence. What kind of martial spirit is it?"
As Yu Xiaogang gave his own classification reasoning, Su Mo sneered and asked again.
He truly didn't understand.
In the original work, Yu Xiaogang clearly stated that his spirit Luo Sanpao was a special martial spirit, independent of the two types: beast and weapon.
So why would he still advocate one of the "Ten Core Competitiveness Theories of Martial Spirits," claiming that only weapon and beast spirits exist in the world, and nothing else?
Isn't that absurd?
Others might say that, but you, Yu Xiaogang?
This made Su Mo question whether the theory of the Ten Core Competitiveness Principles of Martial Spirits proposed by Yu Xiaogang had actually been plagiarized from the Spirit Hall.
Because the theory sounds very lofty.
But most of its content is just common sense in the world of spirit masters.
As long as a spirit master has a bit of experience, they basically know it.
It's only the commoner-born spirit masters, those who didn't join the Spirit Hall and lacked knowledge of the broader spirit master world, who might not know it.
And since these ten core principles summarize common knowledge among spirit masters,
the claim that only weapon and beast spirits exist clearly didn't originate from Yu Xiaogang.
This makes people wonder if Yu Xiaogang's theory was plagiarized directly from the Spirit Hall and simply memorized.
Of course, before crossing over, Su Mo had only suspected it.
But after crossing over, Su Mo suddenly realized his suspicion was true!
"This..."
On the other hand, hearing Su Mo's mocking question and being asked how to classify his own martial spirit, Luo Sanpao, Yu Xiaogang's face suddenly froze and began to sweat.
Because he had never thought about how to classify his own martial spirit, Luo Sanpao.
If it's classified as a beast-type, his Luo Sanpao cannot be possessed.
If it's classified as a weapon-type, then it cannot be used as a weapon, or at least not in the same way as typical weapon spirits.
"My Luo Sanpao is, of course, a weapon-type spirit. Although I can't use it directly as a weapon, when I cast a soul skill, it still must follow my control to launch an attack, so it's considered a weapon-type spirit—a special weapon spirit with the appearance of a beast spirit."
Although in his heart he believed that Luo Sanpao was a weapon-type spirit, Yu Xiaogang knew he was making excuses.
But at that moment, he couldn't show weakness.
So even though Yu Xiaogang was sweating a bit, he pretended to be calm and confident as he answered.
Anyway, it sounded logical!
"Oh?" Su Mo replied sarcastically, realizing Yu Xiaogang was still making excuses.
In the office, all the other teachers were left speechless after hearing Yu Xiaogang's classification and explanation.
Because they also knew Yu Xiaogang's peculiar martial spirit, Luo Sanpao.
This creature doesn't look like a weapon-type spirit at all, let alone a beast-type.
Yu Xiaogang insisted on classifying it like that—did he think everyone else was stupid?
Alright then! Suppose your martial spirit Luo Sanpao is a weapon-type spirit. Then let me ask again: there's a type of martial spirit that mutates from part of the user's own body.
This martial spirit can't be possessed, and since it's part of the body, it can't be considered a weapon spirit either. What kind of martial spirit is this?"
In response to Yu Xiaogang's flawed reasoning, Su Mo sneered and raised an example to slap him down.
The body-type martial spirit is a special type, classified as the third kind by later generations.
He wanted to see how Yu Xiaogang would still lie with a straight face!
"This..."
Upon hearing Su Mo's question, Yu Xiaogang's expression froze, and he was momentarily speechless.
How could such a martial spirit exist in this world?
A spirit that is part of the body essentially means being born in a constant state of possession.
And since it's part of the body, it definitely can't be considered a weapon-type spirit.
What kind of martial spirit is that?!
Damn it! How could such a thing exist in this world?!
Yu Xiaogang grew anxious and furious.
"Haha, can't answer, can you?"
Su Mo mocked again as Yu Xiaogang's face dripped with sweat, unable to classify a body-type martial spirit into beast or weapon categories, or even give an explanation. He kept slapping him down.
"One of your so-called Ten Core Competitiveness Theories says that only weapon and beast spirits exist in this world, nothing more.
But that's simply content recited from the books you read in the Spirit Hall!"
"You probably forgot that you yourself have a special martial spirit, completely different from those two, and that all kinds of martial spirits exist across the Douluo Continent."
A martial spirit like that, one from a part of your body, can't be considered weapon-type or beast-type—it can only be considered a body-type spirit!
With your level of knowledge about martial spirit theory, you're just parroting information you plagiarized from the Spirit Hall. Someone who can't even clearly explain the theories he claims to have proposed dares call himself a master of martial spirit theory. And you want to take Xiao Wu as your disciple? Ridiculous!"
Looking straight at Yu Xiaogang, Su Mo ridiculed him loudly in front of everyone in the office—a total slap in the face.
Faced with Su Mo's mockery, Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists. His heart was filled with anger, his face turned purple, but he had to endure it because he had no way to answer Su Mo's question.
You said I don't deserve the title of master of martial spirit theory. I won't deny it—I don't deserve it.
But I've never claimed that title for myself. It was given to me by others.
You look down on my knowledge of martial spirit theory—then can you find someone better than me to teach Xiao Wu?
Swallowing his anger, hatred, and the urge to turn and leave, Yu Xiaogang thought: even if that's the case, he can't let Su Mo teach Xiao Wu—losing her would be a huge loss. So he took a deep breath, looked at Su Mo again, clenched his teeth and said:
"Haha, you think your knowledge of martial spirit theory is impressive? I graduated from the Advanced Spirit Master Academy in Spirit City. I've read as many books in the Spirit Hall as you have!"
"I came to Notting College not just to enroll Xiao Wu, but also to apply for a teaching position. Naturally, I'll be responsible for her instruction from now on!"
Su Mo sneered at Yu Xiaogang's words and continued.
Su Mo's words left Yu Xiaogang completely stiff, feeling humiliated.
What?! This guy actually came here to apply for a teaching position at Notting College?
Then if I came here to take Xiao Wu as my disciple, isn't that completely pointless?
In that case, what am I doing here? Just to be humiliated and mocked?
"Excuse me!"
Yu Xiaogang, having completely lost face, realized his plan to accept Xiao Wu as a disciple was a joke. He fell silent. After saying "excuse me," he clenched his fists and turned around.
And shortly after he left the office,
the sound of stifled laughter that had been held in for a long time suddenly erupted.
(End of this chapter)