Hearing Tang San's confident declaration...
The rest of them looked at him with strange expressions, as if by prior agreement.
Was he joking?
They had already been abused so badly by Spirit Hall.
There was absolutely no difference between them and a stray dog on the side of the road.
Where did Tang San get the confidence to actually dare to say he would win against Spirit Hall next time?
Xiao Wu was a bit worried that her third brother had been triggered by something.
That something had gone wrong with his head.
She asked cautiously, "Third Brother, are you alright?"
"Don't worry, Xiao Wu, I'm fine." After comforting Xiao Wu...
Tang San turned to look at the others: "Everyone, rest assured, I already have a way to deal with Jin Mian and his teammates. Next time we meet, I will definitely defeat them."
Everyone looked at each other.
Although they didn't know where Tang San's confidence came from, the man certainly had plenty of it!
"I was wondering why I couldn't find you; it turns out you're all here." Flender walked over.
The Shrek group stood up one after another: "Dean."
Flender looked at Tang San and said, "Little San, come with me. Xiaogang has some business with you."
"What is it?"
"By the way, how is Teacher?"
Tang San asked in confusion.
Flender adjusted his glasses and said, "Don't worry, Xiaogang was just overwhelmed by anger for a moment. After an afternoon of rest, he's mostly fine. As for what he wants with you, I'm not too sure; I'm just responsible for passing the message."
"Alright, Dean, I'll go find Teacher right now."
With that said...
Tang San rushed off to find Yu Xiaogang without stopping.
Flender looked at the others: "Alright Little freaks, you should go back and rest too. There are matches tomorrow."
Xiao Wu and the others nodded and returned to their respective tents... Inside one of the tents.
Yu Xiaogang's face was deathly pale, and his vital energy was weak as he lay on the bed.
He stared blankly at the top of the tent.
The verbal abuse from the crowd this morning kept echoing in his mind.
He gripped the bedsheets tightly.
Enraged internally: "A bunch of ignorant people, how could they possibly understand my invincible theories."
"Just wait, soon I will let you all know just how powerful a disciple trained through my, Yu Xiaogang's, theoretical knowledge can be!"
"I want the entire Tiandou Empire—no, the entire continent—to admire Yu Xiaogang's theoretical knowledge!"
Liu Erlong brought in a tray of steaming, light food.
With a face full of concern, she said to Yu Xiaogang, "Xiaogang, don't think so much. Those people are just talking nonsense. Regardless of whether others believe in your theories, I will always believe that you, Xiaogang, are the strongest Grandmaster of theory on the continent."
"But even the strongest Grandmaster of theory needs energy to think."
"Eat some food."
Smelling the aroma of the food...
Yu Xiaogang, who hadn't eaten all day, was already salivating and swallowing hard.
But for the sake of his pride...
He endured the hunger and shook his head.
"Has Little San arrived?"
"Boss Fu has already gone to call him; I'm sure he'll be here soon. Eat first," Liu Erlong gently urged.
But Yu Xiaogang still turned his head away.
Helpless, she could only set the food aside.
A short while later...
Tang San walked in.
"Teacher, Teacher Erlong."
After greeting them, Tang San quickly moved to Yu Xiaogang's bedside.
With a worried look: "Teacher, are you okay?"
Seeing his disciple arrive, Yu Xiaogang sat up and said, "Teacher is fine, just a bit tired."
"Teacher, did you call for me for something urgent?" Tang San was puzzled.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Liu Erlong: "Erlong, Little San and I have something to discuss. Could you step out for a moment?"
"Wh—... fine, I'll be right outside. Just call me if you need anything."
Liu Erlong didn't want to leave.
Because she felt that, given her relationship with Yu Xiaogang...
There shouldn't be any secrets she couldn't hear.
But seeing that pleading look in her beloved's eyes...
She eventually softened her heart.
After saying those words, she left the tent.
Once Liu Erlong had walked out, Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and said, "Little San, kneel down."
Tang San was stunned for a moment.
On second thought, perhaps Teacher felt that his performance today was too poor.
And was very angry, which is why he was being told to kneel.
After all, in the past, whenever he did something that dissatisfied Yu Xiaogang...
Yu Xiaogang would have Tang San kneel or give him a paddling.
He hurried to kneel by the bed.
Lowering his head, he said, "Teacher, please criticize me."
"Silly child, why would Teacher criticize you?"
"Teacher has one thing he wants to ask of you."
???
Tang San snapped his head up.
His eyes were wide, filled with confusion.
It turned out Teacher didn't want to criticize him; on the contrary, he had a request.
Then why did he make him kneel?
Although he had doubts in his heart, he didn't voice them.
Instead, he asked back: "You are my teacher; your business is my business. Why use the word 'ask'?"
"What is it that you wanted to see me about, Teacher?"
Yu Xiaogang saw that Tang San's reaction was exactly as he had expected.
His heart settled, and he began to state his purpose: "Little San, you must have a general understanding of Spirit Hall's strength by now."
"Given the current situation, if you all want to go all the way to the end, it will be extremely difficult."
"For the honor of Shrek, to defeat Spirit Hall and wipe away our humiliation, and to prove that my theory is invincible (the last part was shouted in his heart), Teacher hopes you can switch your cultivation focus to the Clear Sky Hammer!"
"As long as you, Little San, switch to the Clear Sky Hammer and combine it with my theories..."
"I believe that in this All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament, you will definitely be able to lead Shrek to the championship!"
As he said this...
Yu Xiaogang carefully observed Tang San's micro-expressions.
So that he could react at any time.
After all, he had previously vowed to let Tang San cultivate the Blue Silver Grass first.
And only cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer after reaching the Titled Douluo level with the Blue Silver Grass.
This way, he could maximize the advantages of the twin spirits.
Now with this sudden change...
Tang San would surely not understand and would argue with him.
But to Yu Xiaogang's surprise, after hearing about switching to the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang San didn't speak.
Instead, he stared at him blankly.
After a long time...
Tang San finally moved.
He nodded solemnly and said, "Teacher, I promise you, I will switch to the Clear Sky Hammer!"
At this moment...
Tang San was secretly delighted.
Because he had originally planned to cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer behind his teacher's back anyway.
He hadn't expected...
That Teacher would now personally ask him to cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer.
This way, he wouldn't have to hide it, and he wouldn't have any psychological burden.
"Really, Little San? You really agree?" Yu Xiaogang was somewhat surprised.
He never expected this disciple would agree so readily.
The persuasive speech he had prepared in his mind was completely unnecessary.
Tang San nodded: "It's true, Teacher."
"Good! Good! Good!"
"As expected of Teacher's good disciple. Rest assured, once we defeat Spirit Hall and win the tournament, Teacher will do his utmost to ensure you become a Titled Douluo before you turn thirty!"
Yu Xiaogang was painting grand promises once again...
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