Although Yu Xiaogang did not say a word while eating, his dissatisfaction only grew stronger and stronger. If it weren't for the fact that another chef was present, he would probably have already started arguing with Tang San again.
In his eyes, how could a fourteen year old child possibly balance both cultivation and academic theory at the same time?
With his own life experience, Yu Xiaogang was convinced that Oscar's theoretical knowledge must have been copied from else where it couldn't be his own research.
He even suspected that Oscar's spirit power cultivation was achieved through the use of external aids that consumed life force as a price. Otherwise, how could a fourteen year old already be approaching the level of a Spirit King?
Yu Xiaogang kept dropping hints to Tang San, trying to persuade him not to be misled by such schemers.
Tang San, though deeply grateful to the teacher who had guided him for six years, could not help but feel resistant after realizing that Yu Xiaogang might indeed be as Oscar had described.
Although six years of ties kept him from openly turning against Yu Xiaogang, if the latter continued in this shameless manner, Tang San would no longer tolerate it.
Because Tang Sect had its rules: "Tang Sect Rule No. X: One who ensnares others into wrongdoing, or deceives ignorant youths, shall be punished by maiming or death."
Tang San might not kill Yu Xiaogang, but he would absolutely cut ties with him. Now that he knew the truth, he understood how much of his talent Yu Xiaogang had wasted.
From Yu Xiaogang's perspective, however, if Tang San hadn't been born with twin spirits and exceptional talent, would he have been so tolerant toward him?
Moreover, Yu Xiaogang had only one disciple in his life Tang San. He had placed all his hopes on him. And now Tang San dared to oppose him? Oppose him because of an outsider?
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang ate the food Shao Xin had prepared while plotting how to deal with Oscar. He simply did not believe he could be outdone by a child barely into his teens.
Before long, after Yu Xiaogang and Tang San finished eating, Oscar finally arrived late.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang wiping his mouth, Oscar walked straight into the dining hall. Shao Xin smiled warmly at him:
"Oscar, done with training so early today?"
Oscar replied, "Not yet, Teacher Shao. I just had something to deal with here. Training is still continuing over there."
Indeed, training was still ongoing Oscar had left a clone to guide Ma Hongjun and the others. Multitasking was already second nature to him.
Approaching, Oscar said to Yu Xiaogang:
"This is the dining hall, not really a place to discuss matters. Let's go to the pavilion by the creek."
Yu Xiaogang stood, straightening his robes.
"No rush. Since I'm here, I'll make everything clear. But first, I want to see Flender."
Oscar's expression remained calm. He could guess Yu Xiaogang's intentions, but he wasn't worried. He hadn't spoken to Flender about this beforehand, but he trusted that Flender was a smart man.
Though Flender valued friendship, when it came to truth, Oscar's relationship with him wasn't much weaker than Yu Xiaogang's.
Yu Xiaogang might be Flender's old friend, but Oscar had spent eight years at Shrek Academy. He and Flender were teacher and student, but also friends. Oscar had brought him far more benefits than Yu Xiaogang ever had.
Indeed, besides their Golden Iron Triangle fusion skill, Yu Xiaogang had offered Flender nothing of value.
So Oscar was certain Flender would not blindly take sides.
"Fine," Oscar said calmly. "Then let's go to the Headmaster's office."
He led the way, with Yu Xiaogang and Tang San following behind.
Meanwhile, during a break in training, Ma Hongjun and the others whispered among themselves.
Ma Hongjun asked: "Who was that guy just now? Why'd he come back with Tang San?"
Dugu Yan knew the truth but didn't join in, instead speaking quietly with Oscar's clone.
Xiao Wu, who also knew, said softly: "That middle aged man is Third Brother's teacher. His name is Yu Xiaogang, also called the 'Grandmaster.'"
Everyone was stunned, even Ning Rongrong frowned, clearly unfamiliar with the name.
Dai Mubai shook his head: "Grandmaster? Never heard of him. Famous? To dare call himself that?"
Ning Rongrong agreed: "True, I've never heard of him either. But if he's called Grandmaster and can be Tang San's teacher, he must be a powerful spirit master."
Xiao Wu gave an awkward smile. After all, this was Tang San's teacher, but she still explained: "Grandmaster isn't powerful in strength. His strength lies in theory."
Ma Hongjun perked up: "Theory? Then is he going to challenge Boss in that? I've never met anyone whose theory could beat Boss's."
Xiao Wu could only force a smile: "Maybe…"
Back in the Headmaster's office, Tang San brought Yu Xiaogang along. Flender, reclining on a chair with eyes closed, was resting this was actually his clone, made from Oscar's sausage.
The clone usually just rested when idle, since the real Flender was away helping Zhao Wuji find his eighth spirit ring.
Still, when the clone saw Yu Xiaogang, surprise and joy appeared on his shoe sole like face:
"Xiaogang? You're here already?"
A few months earlier, Yu Xiaogang had written to him about recommending a talented student Tang San. Oscar had shown Flender the letter when Tang San arrived.
But the letter said Yu Xiaogang would return two months later. Only one month had passed. Why was he here now?
Flender had even hoped to return before Yu Xiaogang's arrival, but it was too late.
Not that it mattered much clone and body shared consciousness.
Yet Yu Xiaogang showed no joy at seeing Flender, only stood stiff faced.
Flender, about to embrace him, noticed and froze, forcing a smile:
"What's wrong? Aren't you glad to see me?"
Yu Xiaogang ignored him, turning to Oscar instead:
"Flender, if you had to choose between me and your student here, who would you pick?"
"?" Flender was dumbfounded.
Choose? What kind of question was that? Of course he'd choose Oscar. Without him, neither Flender nor Shrek Academy would be what they were today.
But he didn't understand why his friend bore such hostility toward Oscar.
"Xiaogang," he asked, "what's wrong? Why ask such a thing?"
Yu Xiaogang scowled: "Better ask your student! Talking behind a teacher's back, slandering seniors of the field Flender, is this what you teach your students?"
Flender's face darkened, but since Yu Xiaogang was an old friend, he asked patiently: "What happened? You two hadn't even met before today how could he have slandered you?"
"Surely this is a misunderstanding?"
But Yu Xiaogang's face grew uglier. He had thought Flender would stand by him. Instead, Flender seemed to side with Oscar.
Was it just because Oscar was a genius? Genius meant nothing if lacking virtue!
Yu Xiaogang pressed on angrily:
"No misunderstanding! Your student is morally corrupt! My disciple Tang San was bewitched by him on his very first day here. He even questioned my theories saying I'd ruined Tang San's training!"
He grew more agitated:
"Flender, you know me. My cultivation talent may be lacking, but I've devoted my life to theory! And now a snotnosed child dares question me? Does he know how many years of research it took to transform Blue Silver Grass into what it is today?"
Yu Xiaogang vented at length. Oscar said nothing, only glanced at Tang San his look clearly saying: Now you see why I said what I did?
Tang San sighed inwardly. Seeing his teacher like this, he finally understood the truth. But… this was still the teacher who had guided him for six years.
Still, Yu Xiaogang's behavior was too shameful. Who was the child here Oscar, or his teacher?
After a long tirade, Flender finally understood the situation. But listening carefully… it seemed Oscar was the one in the right.
Though Yu Xiaogang was rich in theory, Flender had seen Oscar grow up over eight years. Shrek Academy's present glory was due largely to him.
Comparing the two, Oscar's theories felt far more authoritative proven in practice.
Yu Xiaogang's theories, on the other hand, often felt too fanciful and untested, yet he treated them like treasures, even wanting to publish them.
Of course, Oscar's slander of Yu Xiaogang was improper, but still…
To be fair, Flender couldn't openly favor either side. At last, he said:
"Xiaogang, let's resolve this with one example your disciple's Blue Silver Grass spirit. You and Oscar each believe your theory is correct, so let's ask Tang San directly. He trained under you. His thoughts and feelings should show the truth."
"To be clear," Flender added quickly, "I say this because Oscar has proven knowledge. Many issues, even I must consult him. He alone manages the academy's teaching now.
"Surely Tang San has told you about the students' progress here. Think about it. It's not only that Oscar himself is outstanding he has also trained so many other prodigies. How could his ability be poor?
"Yes, it was wrong of him to slander you, but still…"
Flender didn't finish, but Yu Xiaogang understood.
He hadn't expected Flender to think this way! Rage surged within him.
But… Flender's words made some sense. If Tang San hadn't lied, then Shrek's students had indeed shattered countless records.
Still, how could such results belong to a mere teenager? Surely it was their own talent, not Oscar's doing!
He, Yu Xiaogang, was the true Grandmaster transforming "trash" Blue Silver Grass into a control type spirit with decent power. That was true achievement!
Just as he was about to argue this point, Tang San suddenly spoke:
"Teacher, there's no need to argue. On the way here, I thought about many things. Perhaps… Senior Brother is right."
Yu Xiaogang nearly fainted. His own disciple sided with an outsider? Oscar was right? Then his six years of effort were for nothing?
He glared at Tang San:
"Xiao San! What did you say?! Without me, your Blue Silver Grass would still be a useless spirit! Without my theory, how could you have absorbed beast spirit rings? And now you side with an outsider against your own teacher?"
Tang San's expression wavered. He didn't know how to say it gently. After all, his teacher had taught him for six years. To deny him entirely would make him a heartless ingrate.
Fortunately, Oscar spoke up:
"Yu Xiaogang, in my eyes you are unworthy of the title 'Grandmaster,' so I will not address you as such.
"As for Tang San's spirit, do you really believe it's just ordinary Blue Silver Grass? He told me you studied many other Blue Silver Grass spirit owners. Then you should know if his spirit were truly ordinary, how could he have been born with full innate spirit power?"
Yu Xiaogang snapped:
"What do you know? Xiao San's Blue Silver Grass is just ordinary! Its form proves it! He has full innate spirit power only because of his second spirit!"
Oscar smiled:
"So you ignored what Tang San told you. The conditions for twin spirits require that both spirits be of comparable quality. I don't need to explain the quality of the Clear Sky Hammer, do I?"
Flender's face changed. He hadn't known Tang San had twin spirits let alone that his second was the Clear Sky Hammer.
But hearing the debate, he felt Oscar's words made more sense.
What had happened to his friend? Compared to Oscar, Yu Xiaogang seemed… ignorant.
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