Chapter 66: Master Yu Xiaogang.
After Xuan Mo finished explaining the external spirit bones, everyone expressed their congratulations and envy towards Tang San.
As for jealousy and resentment, they had already gone through a life-or-death experience together and become brothers, and that was no longer the case.
Seeing Tang San's composure gradually calm down, Ning Rongrong curiously inquired about the crossbow he had used to kill the Man-Faced Demon Spider.
Tang San then demonstrated the "Zhuge Divine Crossbow" to everyone, explaining his hidden weapons.
The overwhelming power of the "Zhuge Divine Crossbow," its bizarre concealment techniques, and its novel conception of concealment quickly impressed everyone at Shrek, even Xuan Mo, a time traveler.
Of course, Xuan Mo maintained his disdain for hidden weapons.
This wasn't because he thought they were useless; on the contrary, he considered them extremely powerful.
And he had to admit, in Dou Yi, hidden weapons still played a significant role.
However, in his view, personal strength was paramount, and things like hidden weapons shouldn't be used openly.
However, since hidden weapons existed, there was a reason for their existence.
Xuan Mo didn't seem disdainful.
Afterward, Tang San promised everyone that he would equip everyone at Shrek with mechanical hidden weapons, as an added layer of security.
As everyone prepared to rest and return to Shrek Academy,
Ning Rongrong suddenly approached Tang San and spoke with him privately.
After a secret conversation, the two sides reached a private agreement on hidden weapon production.
Of course, the details would have to wait until Ning Rongrong informed the sect...
After a night of rest and recovery, Zhao Wuji didn't want to stay in the Star Dou Great Forest any longer because of the Titan Ape and the Peerless Dragon Snake.
So, after everyone had mostly recovered, and before dawn, Zhao Wuji had Xuan Mo and Dai Mubai lead the way out of the forest.
Once outside the forest, despite the fresh air, everyone felt a sense of relief, as if a layer of stress had been lifted.
They rested in the small town for two days; after all, their tense minds needed some relaxation.
Xuan Mo was incredibly generous, promising to cover all Shrek's expenses for two days. Instead of practicing, they spent their days drinking and having fun together, a truly blissful experience. This gesture also strengthened their rapport and bonds.
Sometimes, even Zhao Wuji joined them...
Three days later.
After returning to the academy, Zhao Wuji gave everyone his instructions and departed.
After all, Zhao Wuji had to meet with Flanders to report on the mission.
Everyone said nothing, simply heading to their dormitories. Xuan Mo decided not to practice tonight, but to get a good night's sleep. After all, he had traveled hundreds of miles that day, and he was exhausted.
...
The night slipped away, and at four in the morning, when the sky was still pitch black, the doors of Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun's dorms opened as usual.
After all, for Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun, waking up at four a.m. to exercise had become a habit, and unless there were special circumstances, they would generally continue their workouts.
However, as they finished their workout and headed towards the cafeteria, Xuan Mo noticed a middle-aged figure standing beside Tang San.
The middle-aged man was very thin, his face stiff and haggard, his clothes simple, and his aura weak. But Tang San treated him with respect, listening attentively.
Seeing this figure, Xuan Mo's eyebrows raised.
"Brother Mo, who is that guy? Could he be a relative of Tang San's? But does the academy allow family visits?"
Ma Hongjun had just noticed Xuan Mo pause, and following his gaze, he saw a middle-aged man he had never seen before. So, he asked Xuan Mo about this.
"Oh, don't you want to guess which teacher in our academy he is?"
When Ma Hongjun heard this, he looked at Xuan Mo as if he was a fool, "Brother Mo, are you kidding? There are only five teachers in our entire academy. Besides, that guy's aura is slightly weaker than mine. How could he be a teacher?"
"Really." Xuan Mo glanced at Ma Hongjun and said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, it should be Tang San's teacher, Master Yu Xiaogang."
"Huh! Didn't Tang San say before that his teacher was a respected strong man? How come he is so weak?"
Looking at Ma Hongjun with a look of surprise, Xuan Mo couldn't help but rubbed his forehead, "When did Tang San say that? That was just Mu Bai's guess. Tang San never admitted it."
When Ma Hongjun heard this, he immediately recalled the scene and words in the Star Dou Great Forest. He laughed immediately to cover up his embarrassment, but he kept muttering, "Master Yu Xiaogang, I seem to have heard of him somewhere..."
"Master Yu Xiaogang, while not particularly strong, is known for his in-depth research on martial spirits. He proposed the ten core competencies of martial spirits and is known for his unrivaled martial spirit theory."
Hearing Xuan Mo's words, Ma Hongjun suddenly remembered.
However, Xuan Mo and the others didn't dwell on this for too long.
Instead, upon seeing Tang San and the others heading for the cafeteria, they followed closely behind.
However, just as they reached the cafeteria entrance, they encountered Flanders approaching from a distance.
"Uncle (Teacher)."
Just as Flanders was about to speak, Master's voice rang out from within the cafeteria, instantly silencing him.
"Flanders is only giving you this?"
Xuan Mo and the others then heard Tang San say, "This is already quite good! A steamed bun will fill you up, much better than when I was a kid."
"Nonsense!"
Then, Master's voice, brimming with anger, rang out, "You kids are at this crucial time of growth. Your body is the foundation of your martial spirit. Without a healthy body, how can you possibly sustain intense training? This breakfast is sufficient for Flanders and me, our age, but it's far from enough for you kids."
Flanders, seeing the looks in Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun's eyes, immediately lost his composure.
After coughing, he pushed the door open and entered, arguing with Master.
Xuan Mo and Ma Hongjun, however, decided to stand outside and observe.
Not long after, Flanders's joyful voice could be heard from the cafeteria. "What's up, Xiaogang? You've decided to stay?"
This surprised Ma Hongjun. When he looked at Xuan Mo, his face showed an expression of expectation.
(End of this chapter)