Tang San calmly glanced at Ye Qiu's back.
He looked back at Yu Xiaogang.
"Since you're not a teacher at the academy, how should I address you?"
"They all call me Master. I've long forgotten my original name."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang paused, his eyes fixed on Tang San with burning intensity.
The moment of truth!
"If you really want to call me teacher, that's not impossible."
Tang San looked at Yu Xiaogang calmly, showing no reaction.
He who doesn't see the rabbit doesn't release the eagle; feigning ignorance despite understanding the situation.
He was also quite skilled at this.
Yu Xiaogang nodded with a stiff smile, stroking the stubble on his chin as he sized up Tang San before him.
He wouldn't stop until he said something shocking.
"Besides the Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, what is your other Martial Soul?!"
"!!"
Tang San's pupils shook violently, his heart filled with alarm.
Underneath his clothes, the Silent Sleeve Arrow on his left wrist once again had its safety disengaged.
Is he friend or foe?!
A coldness slowly welled up deep within Tang San's eyes.
Although the killing intent had risen, he maintained a calm expression, probing cautiously, "How did you know?"
Master Yu was still unaware that his name was already beginning to flicker on the Book of Life and Death.
Remaining composed, he forced a stiff smile at Tang San, trying his best to appear friendly, gentle, and approachable.
He raised the Martial Soul certificate in his hand.
Then, he began to boast, rambling about how he had once gone to the countryside and sweated in the fields, investigating hundreds of Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul users. He was dedicated to the study of Martial Souls and had proposed the "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls." No one understood Soul Master cultivation better than he did!
He was, after all, the acknowledged number one theorist in the Soul Master world!
Yu Xiaogang gave a long self-introduction, then cited classical texts, speaking passionately, and almost decisively stated his conclusion!
"Therefore, I can confirm that you must possess another extremely powerful Martial Soul. You are the third person ever to have Twin Martial Souls!"
Tang San's mind was greatly shaken, the killing intent in his heart collapsing.
Just based on the Martial Soul proof, he could deduce so much. The title of the number one theoretical master in the world was truly deserved!
But Tang San still had a final doubt in his heart.
He stretched out his right hand, where a small blue Blue Silver Grass swayed constantly. Tang San looked up at Yu Xiaogang and asked, "Master, it's said that my Blue Silver Grass is a useless Martial Soul, but can a useless Martial Soul really cultivate?"
"Heh."
Yu Xiaogang shook his head with a smile, his hands behind his back, his spine straight, looking up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle.
"You must always remember."
"There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters!"
Hearing this, Tang San laughed, and so did MacArthur.
This person was worthy of being his teacher!
Tang San closed the safety on his Silent Sleeve Arrow and stepped back, creating distance between himself and Yu Xiaogang.
Immediately, with a thump, he knelt on the ground.
Thump, thump, thump! He respectfully kowtowed three times to Yu Xiaogang.
Ye Qiu, returning from that direction, seemed to hear Tang San shout in a daze, "Father—!" "If you don't mind, I wish to be your adopted son!"
Yu Xiaogang was stunned.
"What are you doing? Kneeling is a custom reserved for royalty and parents."
"A teacher for a day, a father for life! Please, Teacher, accept Tang San's bow."
Boom!
With that, Tang San didn't lessen his strength and kowtowed again, his forehead turning red.
"Good, good!"
"Excellent! Once a teacher, forever a father!"
Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed and quickly bent down to help his newly acquired son up.
"Xiao San, what's this about?"
Ye Qiu slowly walked over, feigning surprise as he looked at Tang San.
"Ye Qiu?"
Tang San turned to look at Ye Qiu, his eyes flickering slightly. He didn't offer an explanation but instead asked, "When did you get back?"
"Huh?!"
Ye Qiu was stunned, a chill running through him. He helplessly shook his still-damp hands.
"Of course, I just got back. I was wondering why you suddenly knelt down. You wouldn't have ditched Uncle Hao, would you?"
Tang San frowned, not wanting to entertain Ye Qiu's nonsense. He raised his hand and introduced, "This is the teacher I just took on."
"Just took on a teacher?"
Ye Qiu looked at Yu Xiaogang, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
A coldness surged within him.
Ever since he had passed the three-month spider ordeal, he had gained two abilities.
One of them was an extraordinary sense of perception.
Tang San's killing intent, though faint, was undeniable.
This little punk was too cautious. He had already created ample distance.
Heh. Refusing a gift! Was this Tang Hao's way of looking out for him? Using a Silent Sleeve Arrow to "look out" for him?
Yu Xiaogang exchanged a look with Ye Qiu.
Seeing that clear gaze, his thoughts stirred once more.
"According to the Martial Soul registration, your name is Ye Qiu, right?"
"Yes."
Ye Qiu nodded.
Yu Xiaogang once again revealed a profound smile, saying meaningfully, "Do you really think your Martial Soul is a useless one?"
"Huh?"
Ye Qiu raised his eyebrows, simply giving a look of confusion, not responding.
Meanwhile, Tang San was suddenly enlightened.
He had Twin Martial Souls, and the Mysterious Heaven Skill. What about Ye Qiu? Why did he have Innate Full Soul Power?!
Yu Xiaogang had already considered this point.
According to his theory, he could deduce that Tang San had Twin Martial Souls because he could confirm that Tang San's Martial Soul hadn't mutated; it was indeed the most ordinary Blue Silver Grass.
However, Ye Qiu's Martial Soul was something he had never seen before.
Although it did appear to be a useless Martial Soul, he didn't believe he was so lucky as to encounter two geniuses with Twin Martial Souls at the same time. Excluding all low-probability scenarios, then... the truth was only one!
Yu Xiaogang was full of confidence, and affirmed: "Ye Qiu, I've never seen your Martial Soul before. But I can be certain that it's a Mutated Martial Soul. Otherwise, with your commoner status, you would absolutely not be able to awaken with Innate Full Soul Power!"
"Mutated Martial Soul?!"
Ye Qiu's eyes widened in surprise, though he was rolling his eyes internally.
Tang San also suddenly understood.
So, Ye Qiu's Martial Soul belonged to the category of Mutated Martial Souls.
The teacher truly lived up to his reputation as the number one in theory!
Yu Xiaogang was very satisfied with their reactions.
In the entire Soul Master world, few could listen to him speak so eloquently and display such expressions. Those people thought he was a fraud, but the more they thought so, the more he wanted to teach powerful students to prove himself!
"Ye Qiu, in the field of Martial Soul research, especially the study of Mutated Martial Souls, I am the most proficient. You are new here and know very little about Martial Souls. Having a good teacher and friend on the path of cultivation is of great benefit. I wonder... are you willing to become my disciple?"
Yu Xiaogang put on the airs of a master, calmly looking at the surprised Ye Qiu, waiting for his answer.
Although Ye Qiu in front of him wasn't as gifted as Tang San...
...he was still a genius with Innate Full Soul Power. He could be used to test things out, to accumulate experience for his teaching, allowing the more talented Tang San to avoid detours, and helping him cultivate even more outstanding disciples!
Therefore, Yu Xiaogang's long-winded explanation was nothing more than wanting to take on another useful godson.
Tang San also looked towards Ye Qiu.
Although he didn't quite understand what Tang Hao meant about looking after Ye Qiu, if they became fellow disciples, it would seem to be a natural thing.
"I'll pass. Xiaosan has already become your disciple first, I don't want to be the younger one unless Xiaosan is willing to step down and be the junior brother."
Ye Qiu shook his head helplessly.
"Good teacher and helpful friend," he scoffed, "You're practically gilding yourselves."
Tang San frowned.
He was already unhappy with Ye Qiu, who was younger than him, calling him Little San. Of course, he wouldn't back down and become the junior just for him.
Yu Xiaogang frowned.
He'd wasted so much breath and still hadn't gotten a godson. It was a pity, but his pride as a master wouldn't let him keep pushing.
He was giving Ye Qiu a chance, not begging him.
"Well, in the world of Soul Masters, a person can only acknowledge one master in their lifetime. You really should consider this carefully!"
His words had a double meaning.
It sounded like he was talking to Ye Qiu, but he was actually telling Tang San.
Even if I'm only a Soul Grand Master, you've already kowtowed to me as my godson!
"You can't get rid of me, kid!"
"Alright, follow me. I'll take you to register."
Yu Xiaogang collected himself, no longer dwelling on those matters. He was already quite satisfied with Tang San obtaining the Twin Martial Souls.
Ye Qiu and Tang San followed behind Yu Xiaogang. They arrived at the registration area and received their school uniforms. Then, they parted ways with Yu Xiaogang and went together towards their dormitory.
That was where everything began… the Seventh Dorm!
I wish you all a pleasant life!
(End of Chapter)