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--- Chapter 114 ---
Swoosh!
Flender soared in the sky as his cat-like owl's eyes scanned the Star Dou Forest. After reaching the outer layer of the forest, Yu Xiaogang asked him to look for their targets from the sky.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang taught Tang San his knowledge.
He crouched down and pointed his finger at a random skeleton, "Xiao San, this is the skeleton of Fire Cobra. You can see the trace of fire marks all over its bones due to its flame-attributed spirit beast's diets."
"Since we found the remains here, Fire Cobra's lair must be nearby, and we might find your second spirit ring there. After all, Fire Cobra possessed a strong fire poison and steel spear-like tail that can enhance your blue silver grass's affinity and resistance fire attribute while granting your powerful spirit skill."
"As expected of a teacher, you know so much!" Tang San's eyes lit up.
Fifteen meters away, Zhao Wuji used his Spirit Sage's senses and listened to Master-Disciple's conversation with a weird expression. "Is Flender just gonna let his friend choose a poison-type spirit beast for Tang San's blue silver grass?"
Dai Mubai scoffed, "Just let them be, Teacher Zhao. One is stubborn, and the other is a fool."
"That's right, that's right." Ma Hongjun nodded in agreement. "That man doesn't even know about Dao Academy's theory."
Oscar chuckled, "Hehe, talking about Dao Academy's theory. I believed the rumored Master Theorist there should be titled the "Grandmaster" instead of this dude."
Unknown to them, Tang San could hear their conversation from far away and clench his hand unhappily.
How dare you insult my teacher!
You already have the way of death!
This very trait of Tang San is very iconic. Even after being given a second chance, his narrow mind never changes.
After all, Tang San wasn't a normal person. He was an orphan raised in a war-torn era, and being brought to the Tang Sect as an outer disciple made it even worse.
Tang Sect was a powerful sect specialized in assassinations using hidden weapons, poisons, and lightness skills. So, they never cultivate ordinary people, only killers!
Tang San, who trained as an outer disciple there, was bound to the so-called Tang Sect's rules, which he clung tight and revised to fit his own life.
He had stolen and learned the Tang Sect's secret techniques, making and showcasing his profound mastery over the Tang Sect's 1st mechanical hidden weapon, the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus!
He has achieved everything!
Then, Tang San was tired.
He doesn't want to live such a life anymore.
He wanted to be a "normal" human.
However, how could an infamous, narrow-minded, and hypocritical killer like Tang San be a normal person?
His value over life is no different than a blade of grass.
Offending him is no different than offending a psychopath.
Of course, if Tang San grew up usually like any other kid in his second life, he might end up as he wanted. Yes, he might become a "normal" person if the right person taught him morals and values.
Unfortunately, Tang San, who longed to taste the warmth of family in his second life, had Tang Hao as his father and Yu Xiaogang as his teacher, who was mentally unstable.
One is a madman, like a rabid dog who would bite anything that touched its precious bone.
And the other sensitive man who seeks fame and validity from others with his unremarkable intellect.
Do you think Tang San can grow into a "normal" individual with those two in his younger days?
Hell, fucking, nah!
To make things worse, losing Xiao Wu three years ago made Tang San's filial piety stronger. Since Tang San has no younger sister to be obsessed with, he can only get attached to his poor teacher!
Anyone criticizing Yu Xiaogang, even if it is a joke or a jab at his theory, is no different than a dead man to Tang San.
So, now knowing this, Tang San holds a grudge against Shrek Academy's students and teachers. The grudge will ferment, becoming an unsightly event in the far future.
Of course, Tang San will never show that side of him in light. He was and always has been an assassin. And he will make those who wronged him suffer from the shadow.
He's just like a 'certain' god.
...
Bam!
Suddenly, Flender returned with a two-meter-long snake with fiery red scales and blinded eyes, on the verge of death. He had beaten this spirit beast up.
Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up because there was actually a Fire Cobra in this area. Although he taught Tang San his wisdom, he only recited what he had read in the books and never saw it himself. Of course, he wouldn't reveal this fact.
Who is he? The Grandmaster!
Unfortunately, Yu Xiogang was disappointed because this Fire Cobra was too young. He planned to hunt a 700-year-old spirit ring for his disciple's second spirit ring or even an 800-year-old! He trained Tang San and built his foundation by running around Nouding City while carrying a basket of stones to reach his new theoretical limit.
"Flender, this Fire Cobra is only 500 years old."
"This isn't old enough for Tang San! It must be 764 years old, if possible, 800 years old!"
Flender's mouth twitched as he replied calmly, "Xiaogang, this is the only Fira Coba discovered in the lair. There are no similar beasts in a mile radius."
"Maybe we should look at the mixed area. We have a better chance there, but as you know, it's more dangerous."
"Mixed area..." Yu Xiaogang's expression darkened.
Seeing his friend like this, Flender couldn't help but sigh, "It would be nice Erlong was here. Our Martial Soul Fusion could easily handle the Star Dou Forest's mixed area and protect the kids."
"Too bad she was too busy being the dean of Dao Academy. Sheesh, her career is better than mine."
"Dao Academy must pay her a lot..."
"Dao Academy, hmph! We don't need her help!" Yu Xiaogang gazed far into the distance. "Let's enter the mixed area now."
Flender was speechless, "Hey, are you even listening? The mixed area is dangerous. While Wuji and I can handle 10,000-year-old spirit beasts, we can't protect you all."
"Don't forget that I also brought my students over."
The stubborn Yu Xiaogang was relentless. "Then, leave them in the Soul Hunting Town! We must prioritize Tang San first!"
"..." Flender.
The glasses-wearing man is honestly confused. Although Yu Xiaogang was a stubborn fellow, he wasn't THIS stubborn.
Something is wrong.
However, Flender couldn't do anything about it. After all, Yu Xiaogang is his sworn brother and friend.
Flender sighed, "Fine, I will leave Mubai, Hongjun, and Oscar at the Soul Hunting Town."
'Damn, Dean! You can't possibly do that, right? What kind of dean casts away his student like this?!' Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar couldn't believe their ears.
Even Zhao Wuji couldn't help but give Flender a weird look.
He never knew this money-grubber could be so generous, which made him suspect Flender's relationship with Yu Xiaogang.
Are they perhaps more than brothers?
Flender turned to his academy's student and said, "I will send you to the Soul Hunting Town, so wait patiently for a few days."
"Fine!" Dai Mubai grumbled unhappily. Doesn't this mean his third spirit ring will get postponed?
Ma Hongjun and Oscar glanced at each other helplessly. They couldn't disobey Flender's order.
With this, they also form a grudge toward the insufferable teacher and disciple!
...
Unknown to Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar, they will be thankful for Flender's decision to let them stay in the Soul Hunting Forest and dodge the upcoming disaster.