Chapter 374: A Joke, Yu Xiaogang's Care for Common Soul Masters
"You say I achieved my current success through luck? I admit, I indeed got to where I am because of luck."
"But when you say your uncle Yu Xiaogang achieved his success through his own effort, that's laughable. Do you even know your uncle Yu Xiaogang?"
"You say your uncle Yu Xiaogang's martial soul theories were all researched by him? Then I find that strange, have you ever read the martial soul theories your uncle Yu Xiaogang put forward?"
"Your uncle Yu Xiaogang's famous martial soul theory in the soul master world is the 'Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls'. You must know that, right?"
After slapping Yu Tianheng into a daze, Lin Yu continued to wipe his hand with the handkerchief he took from Dugu Yan while looking at Yu Tianheng with disdain.
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Yu Tianheng snapped out of it.
Having been slapped in front of everyone, with his face swelling up, Yu Tianheng was furious, but knowing he couldn't defeat Lin Yu, he had to hold it in.
As for Lin Yu's question, although Yu Tianheng admired and liked his uncle Yu Xiaogang deeply, he had never really studied his uncle's theories. For a moment, he was speechless.
But despite not knowing the answer, Yu Tianheng couldn't afford to lose face in front of so many people. He could only force a cold sneer and say, "Hmph! Of course, I know my uncle's martial soul theories!"
"Well, then let me ask you," Lin Yu said mockingly, "Your uncle's martial soul theory includes the ideas that 'the higher the innate soul power, the stronger the martial soul,' 'martial souls are divided into two categories, beast martial souls and tool martial souls,' 'every soul master has a development direction,' and 'only those who personally kill the target soul beast can absorb its soul ring.'"
"These all seem like common knowledge in the soul master world, right? Your uncle included these basic concepts in his 'Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls' and called them his own theories. Isn't that shameless?"
Looking at Yu Tianheng, Lin Yu spoke with clear mockery.
At Lin Yu's words, the crowd around them stirred. Many people began whispering and casting sarcastic and curious glances at Yu Tianheng.
"No way, did his uncle really include these common soul master facts in his theories?"
Although not knowing if it was true, Yu Tianheng realized that, judging by the mocking gazes around him, it likely was. He inwardly groaned.
If the authenticity of his uncle's theories had been uncertain, he could have forcefully argued. But now, with his uncle's inclusion of basic facts as theories, it was hard to defend.
"These theories are common knowledge in the soul master world, but not everyone knows them. For example, some common soul masters might not be aware."
"My uncle included these in his theories to help common soul masters benefit from them!"
Despite Lin Yu's ridicule, Yu Tianheng insisted on explaining with a cold tone.
But when Lin Yu heard this, he couldn't help but laugh aloud, as if he had heard the funniest joke, and looked at Yu Tianheng with an amused expression.
Lin Yu had expected this kind of explanation from Yu Tianheng. This was the trap he had set!
If Yu Tianheng replied like this, Lin Yu could easily expose him further!
"Good! So you say this is because Yu Xiaogang cares about common soul masters. Then let me ask you: when Yu Xiaogang was invited to Notting Academy, why did the headmaster ask him to teach, but he refused?"
Lin Yu continued to sneer coldly, posing the most humiliating question.
Lin Yu's question immediately caused another stir among the onlookers.
"This..."
Upon hearing Lin Yu's question, Yu Tianheng became flustered and broke into a cold sweat. He had no idea how to respond, feeling as though he had walked into a dead end.
Damn! How should I answer this?
As someone who believed Yu Xiaogang had real talent, Yu Tianheng didn't think his uncle was incapable of teaching the students at Notting Academy. However, he believed those students were simply low-talent commoners who weren't worthy of being taught by someone from the prestigious Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon clan.
But this was something he couldn't say directly, just like political correctness—it couldn't be spoken aloud.
The only alternative explanation was admitting that his uncle Yu Xiaogang lacked real ability, and was unwilling to teach because he feared exposing his inadequacies.
However, this answer would be a slap in the face to his uncle, something Yu Tianheng couldn't bring himself to say.
Seeing Yu Tianheng's panic and his inability to answer, Lin Yu couldn't help but sneer.
"Why are you silent now? Is it that hard to admit that your uncle is a hypocritical, shameless waste who used deceit to manipulate a girl's feelings and plagiarize from the Martial Soul Hall? It's the truth, isn't it?"
"I won't allow you to say that about him!!"
Although Yu Tianheng was silenced by Lin Yu's words, upon hearing Lin Yu's insults toward his uncle Yu Xiaogang, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, his eyes turning bloodshot as he screamed, seemingly ready to strike.
"I already said it, your uncle Yu Xiaogang is useless, a hypocritical, shameless waste! So what?"
Seeing Yu Tianheng still acting like he was about to strike, Lin Yu scoffed, his disdainful expression deepening as he mocked Yu Xiaogang once more.
Before Yu Tianheng could react, Osro and Yufeng rushed forward and each grabbed one of his arms, trying to hold him back.
"Don't put on that furious act in front of me. Do you think you can scare anyone? If you dare to lay a hand on me, do you believe I'll have your grandfather send people to carry you back to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Sect on a stretcher?"
Seeing Yu Tianheng furious but being restrained by Osro and Yufeng, Lin Yu couldn't help but mock him further.
If you're this useless, why pretend to be tough? You noble sons are all the same!
"You!!"
Hearing Lin Yu's mocking words, Yu Tianheng was naturally enraged, but he still gritted his teeth and restrained his impulse, knowing he couldn't win.
Although Lin Yu was about his age, his status was much higher, so Lin Yu would never strike first—he had too much pride for that. But if Yu Tianheng made the first move, he knew Lin Yu would easily incapacitate him and have his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, send people to carry him back.
After all, strength was what mattered in Douluo Continent!
And his grandfather, Yu Yuanzhen, was certainly no match for Lin Yu.
Endure! I must continue to endure!
(END CHAPTER)
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