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Yu Xiaogang swiftly departed from the vicinity of the Soul Fighting Arena, walking away entirely on his own, a solitary and desolate figure.
When Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were in the heat of their argument, Flender hadn't even dared to step forward to defend his old friend. After all, Flender understood Liu Erlong's volatile temperament far too well.
As for the other students, they naturally lacked the courage to intervene even more.
"Erlong, you... sigh!"
At this moment, Flender was utterly at a loss for what to do.
Looking up at the sky, he suddenly felt as though a massive fracture had formed across the horizon. Perhaps, from this day forward, the Golden Iron Triangle would cease to exist. Nevertheless, Flender quickly gathered the three Shrek students.
"Hongjun, all of you follow me. We are going to see your master off."
On the other side.
The further Yu Xiaogang walked, the more enraged he became.
As his thoughts swirled in anger, his mind inadvertently drifted back to Xiao Lin.
If only Xiao Lin had become my disciple, I would have definitely shown all of you what I'm capable of.
The moment this thought crossed his mind, a violent surge of blood boiled within his veins for no apparent reason. His vision abruptly went pitch black, and his head began to throb and buzz fiercely.
Following a sudden, violent cough, he sprayed out a mouthful of fresh blood. His body swayed unsteadily for a brief moment before he collapsed right onto the road, completely unconscious.
"Xiaogang!"
In the distance, Flender, who had rushed out in pursuit, witnessed Yu Xiaogang collapsing in such a state.
He immediately channeled his soul power.
With a swift flash of his body, he materialized right beside Yu Xiaogang, propping him up while pressing firmly on his philtrum to revive him. Behind him, Ma Hongjun and the other two came jogging over.
"Fatty, your master just fainted. Don't you feel bad at all?"
Among the trio, Dai Mubai glanced at Ma Hongjun's completely unperturbed expression and asked in confusion.
"Boss Dai, stop teasing me. I've already awakened to reality. Personally, I don't think Yu Xiaogang is even worthy of being my teacher," Ma Hongjun stated with an entirely flat demeanor.
His chillingly indifferent tone sent a slight shiver down the spines of both Dai Mubai and Oscar.
No matter what, Yu Xiaogang had genuinely put effort into teaching Fatty. Yet, Fatty actually displayed such a heartless attitude. Granted, the things Yu Xiaogang taught were indeed quite garbage, but it wasn't as if he was completely devoid of merit.
Yu Xiaogang had still put tremendous effort into calculating the absolute maximum limits for their soul ring year counts, allowing them to absorb soul rings with highly satisfactory soul skills.
By the time Ma Hongjun and the other two caught up to Flender's side, they all caught sight of Yu Xiaogang's entirely bloodless, pale face. However, remembering what Ma Hongjun had just said, Dai Mubai and Oscar couldn't help but feel that Fatty's words held a grain of truth.
To think he couldn't even handle a simple verbal dispute and fainted because of it? Furthermore, recalling how Yu Xiaogang had pinned the entire blame for their loss onto them earlier, both Dai Mubai and Oscar harbored quite a bit of resentment.
Thank goodness Dean Liu Erlong was a reasonable person.
"Xiaogang? Gangzi?"
After a short while, seeing that Yu Xiaogang had still not regained consciousness, Flender swiftly delivered a rapid succession of slaps across his face.
Smack! Smack! Smack!
Under the intense physical stimulation of the slaps, Yu Xiaogang's consciousness finally began to stir. The very instant he fluttered his eyes open, he met Flender's deeply concerned gaze.
"Flender..."
"Oscar, hurry up and give me a sausage."
Flender cut Yu Xiaogang off from speaking further, turning his head immediately to demand a Recovery Big Sausage from Oscar.
"I, have a big sausage!"
Following the incantation, Oscar successfully manufactured a big sausage and pushed it right into Yu Xiaogang's mouth. Proppped up by Flender, Yu Xiaogang quickly recovered from his internal shock and injuries through the healing properties of the Recovery Big Sausage.
Feeling the stinging pain in his lungs gradually recede, Yu Xiaogang stood up with Flender's assistance.
"Flender, why did you come?"
"Xiaogang, even though Sister Erlong expelled you from Blue Tyrant Academy, we can't do without you!" Flender immediately tried to persuade Yu Xiaogang to stay.
"We all know the extent of your knowledge. When it comes to understanding soul beasts, no one can surpass you—not even Grandmaster Xiao Yan."
Flender's barrage of flattery caused Yu Xiaogang's dark, gloomy face to brighten up slightly.
"Even if that is true, what use is talking about it now?"
The corners of Yu Xiaogang's mouth began to twitch upward, but the moment he remembered how deeply Liu Erlong had humiliated him, his immense pride in his own intellect flared up.
He felt he had no choice but to distance himself from this place and find a brand-new disciple to nurture. As long as his new disciple became stronger than Xiao Lin, and stronger than the students of Blue Tyrant Academy, he would successfully vindicate himself.
The only issue was: where on earth was he going to find a disciple stronger than Xiao Lin, who possessed Innate Full Soul Power?
Because Yu Xiaogang couldn't think of a destination for the time being, he didn't storm off immediately, choosing instead to listen to Flender's thoughts.
"Xiaogang, Sister Erlong's temper has always been like this. Won't everything be fine once her anger blows over? Besides, you can still guide Hongjun and the others in their cultivation from outside Blue Tyrant Academy."
"Dai Mubai and Oscar also need you to provide them with the most optimal choices for their soul beasts and soul rings. In these aspects, you are absolutely irreplaceable."
"Furthermore, I've looked into the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill published by Grandmaster Xiao Yan, and it's quite different from yours."
"Under current circumstances, other academies probably won't be able to piece together the right students to utilize a Seven-in-One Fusion Skill. But you are different."
"Doesn't your Seven-in-One Fusion Skill require someone to use Ring Fusion to reduce the difficulty? This is where your intellect becomes absolutely indispensable."
Hearing Flender endlessly praise his intellect, Yu Xiaogang began to feel a bit lightheaded with pride.
"Exactly. Even if other academies manage to grasp the theory of the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, they won't be able to put it into practice. There are only two years—no, to be precise, only a little over a year and a half left."
"Those academies will definitely fail to find suitable Soul Masters. What 'Five Elements Circulation of Soul Power'? If they want to train students capable of a Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, it will take them at least five years or more."
Yu Xiaogang spoke with smug satisfaction, but after a short moment, he sighed and shook his head dejectedly.
"Sigh, forget it, Flender. Now that I've been kicked out of Blue Tyrant Academy, I don't even have an income. What point is there in me staying here?"
"Income isn't an issue! With your level of expertise, don't tell me you can't even teach students at an Intermediate Academy?"
"And... I can financially support you."
Flender immediately offered Yu Xiaogang a solution.
However, the moment he mentioned supporting Yu Xiaogang financially, Flender felt a slight twinge of pain in his heart.
"Thanks, Flender. I am deeply moved that you are willing to support me, but I will never go to an Intermediate Academy to teach students. They are unworthy."
Yu Xiaogang wore a face full of pride, acting as if his entire body was forged with unyielding bones that would never bend for anyone.
You motherfucker...
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Flender was utterly speechless, nearly cursing out loud.
Just because you have my financial support, you're not even going to earn a living? That's taking being a freeloader a bit too far, isn't it?
In the end, however, Flender kept his mouth shut.
After all, he truly did need Yu Xiaogang's recommendations for soul rings.
"Alright, Gangzi. Since you've made up your mind, I won't press you further. I'll find a cheap house around here for you to stay in, and then you can help nurture Hongjun and the others from the shadows."
"Next time, I'll make sure Hongjun and his team defeat Tai Long's squad. That way, I can convince Sister Erlong to let you rejoin Blue Tyrant Academy."
"Hmph!"
"Don't even bring that up to me."
Hearing Flender's words, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but let out a cold snort, speaking with immense arrogance.
"When the time comes, if she doesn't come to invite me personally three separate times, I absolutely will not return."
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