Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Ye Qiu just smiled indifferently.
They were geniuses with Innate Full Soul Power, while Yu Xiaogang was just a freeloader. Where did he get the right to say anything?
Ye Qiu didn't care, but Xiao Wu wasn't used to Yu Xiaogang's attitude. Filled with indignation, she pointed at his nose and scolded, "Are you blind? They were the ones who started it!"
But Yu Xiaogang didn't take her seriously at all. He glanced at her and Ye Qiu, then turned his attention to his beloved disciple, Tang San.
Yu Xiaogang walked slowly to Tang San's side and patted his shoulder. "Xiao San, come with me to eat on the second floor. Then I'll take you to my room to have a good chat."
"No, Teacher. I'd rather be with my roommates," Tang San shook his head. He didn't want to be different, perhaps it was okay in the village, but not here.
"Alright, wait for me at the cafeteria entrance after you finish eating." Yu Xiaogang released Tang San's shoulder and turned to Ling Feng and the others, instructing, "You're all dismissed!"
Without saying more, he walked directly towards the second floor of the cafeteria.
After uttering their threats, Ling Feng and the others quickly ran off, tails between their legs.
"What kind of master is this poker face? He's practically blind!" Xiao Wu, still resentful, muttered, watching Yu Xiaogang's back.
Tang San stood to the side, frowning, feeling very uncomfortable. This was the teacher he had kneeled and kowtowed to!
"Xiao Wu, keep your voice down, he's the Principal's friend." Wang Sheng quickly told Xiao Wu to lower her voice, then turned to Tang San, a look of confusion in his eyes, and asked, "By the way, why do you call him teacher? He doesn't seem to teach."
Ye Qiu chimed in, "That's because Little San has taken him as his master."
"Really?!"
Wang Sheng and his underlings were dumbfounded.
"How could this be fake?"
Tang San looked at Wang Sheng strangely, not understanding why he was reacting so strongly. His forehead still hurt; it couldn't be more real.
Wang Sheng stared at Tang San, his face full of astonishment. He leaned in close and whispered, "No way, Third Bro. Let me tell you... this Master has a terrible reputation. He's been at the academy for a long time without doing anything. He's just a freeloader. And I heard he's almost fifty and still just a Great Soul Master. I bet even the title of Master is just something he made up."
"Enough!"
Hearing Wang Sheng's words, Tang San finally couldn't hold back. His eyes flashed with cold light, venting both his own anger and Xiao Wu's. He scared Wang Sheng back a few steps.
He said coldly, "I hope this is the first and last time. My teacher is not for you to judge! Thank you for your good intentions, but I don't need you to treat me!"
With that, Tang San turned and walked out of the cafeteria without looking back.
"No way. Is he crazy?!"
Wang Sheng was also a little frightened. He was just trying to give Tang San a friendly reminder. And he was telling the truth; he wasn't spreading rumors or anything.
"Ye Qiu, what's wrong with that guy?"
Xiao Wu was also looking at Tang San with a puzzled expression. He was actually refusing to eat, all because of that cold, expressionless face.
"Nothing much. His dad was insulted by you guys, so he's a little angry," Ye Qiu said, reaching out to pinch Xiao Wu's soft cheek, a hint of a smile on his face.
Xiao Wu, who had been confused, suddenly blushed, pouting and looking displeased at Ye Qiu. Her puffed-out cheeks only made Ye Qiu pinch her a few more times.
"Hmph!"
Xiao Wu snorted coldly, slapping away Ye Qiu's evil hand and turning away her reddened face. "Alright, Wang Sheng, don't pay him any mind. Sister Xiao Wu is starving."
"..."
While Ye Qiu and the others were eating in the cafeteria, Tang San had already returned to his dormitory and had a meal of dry rations and water, as usual.
Afterward, Tang San went back to the cafeteria entrance, waiting for Yu Xiaogang to arrive.
People came and went, and many cast curious glances at Tang San, but he stood straight, his eyelids lowered as if he didn't see them.
After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Yu Xiaogang finally came out of the cafeteria. Seeing Tang San's unperturbed demeanor, Yu Xiaogang became increasingly satisfied with this disciple of his, who possessed Twin Martial Souls.
He believed that under his guidance, Tang San would surely become his golden ticket in the Soul Master world!
He, Yu Xiaogang, could use his great achievements to shut the mouths of those people who looked down on him!
"Teacher!"
Tang San stepped forward quickly and respectfully bowed.
"Here, you're at the age where you're growing. Eat more." Yu Xiaogang forced a slight smile, placing the packaged chicken leg he was holding into Tang San's hand.
"Thank you, Teacher." Tang San felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at Yu Xiaogang's stiff smile.
"Let's go, San." Yu Xiaogang took Tang San's small hand and walked toward his residence.
At that moment, Ye Qiu and his roommates also happened to be coming out of the cafeteria.
Looking at their backs, Ye Qiu knew they were going to discuss hunting for souls.
Xiao Wu, who was beside him, pouted and complained, "Ugh, when will we have money! Sister Xiao Wu doesn't want to keep eating these lousy vegetable leaves."
"If you become a Soul Master quickly, wouldn't you have money?"
Ye Qiu glanced at her, reminding himself at the same time that he needed to hurry. He immediately turned to Wang Sheng and said, "You guys go back first. I'm going to find the academy teachers to discuss the matter of hunting for souls."
"Understood, boss!"
A smile appeared on Wang Sheng's face. As long as Ye Qiu became a Soul Master, their work-study students would be safe and sound, no longer having to live in fear.
After speaking, Ye Qiu headed towards the direction of the teaching office.
In his memory, the Director Su from yesterday's registration seemed like a good choice.
When Ye Qiu went to see him, things went very smoothly. Director Su readily agreed to the soul hunting matter. He also stated that every child with Innate Full Soul Power was a precious treasure that the academy couldn't get enough of.
Ye Qiu, of course, believed this.
In the afternoon, Ye Qiu was quietly meditating on the bed, while Xiao Wu was lying on the bed, occasionally glancing at Ye Qiu and his baggage, feeling bored.
Tang San came back very late.
When he returned, he already had a belt around his waist.
Ye Qiu knew what this was, a storage soul tool: Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlit Night. He figured it was probably filled with Luo Sanpao's stinky fart source, white radishes.
But compared to the Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlit Night, Ye Qiu actually preferred the next line: Where can I teach a beautiful woman to play the flute?
Thinking of this, Ye Qiu couldn't help but glance at the little rabbit, Xiao Wu, who was unhappy because Tang San wanted to give her white radishes to eat.
"Ye Qiu, why are you looking at me like that?"
Xiao Wu raised her head, glaring at Ye Qiu, with a hint of curiosity.
"Because you're beautiful."
Ye Qiu's lips curled into a smile, and he closed his eyes, continuing to cultivate.
"Huh?!"
Xiao Wu was stunned, looking at Ye Qiu, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, her face flushing a deep red.
"Silly rabbit!"
I wish everyone a happy life!
(End of this chapter)