**Chapter 291: Was I So Awesome in My Previous Life?**

**Chapter 291: Was I So Awesome in My Previous Life?**

The scene cuts back to a few days ago. Shortly after entering the depths of the Soul Hunting Forest, Tang San and Yu Xiaogang encountered the Mandrake Snake.

Yu Xiaogang immediately considered releasing his martial soul to deal with the Mandrake Snake. After all, as a teacher, he couldn't appear weak in front of his disciple, right?

However, Tang San knew that if his teacher rushed forward impulsively, the Mandrake Snake's venom would likely poison Yu Xiaogang's martial soul, Luo Sanpao, and Tang San would then have to save him.

Therefore, Tang San stopped his teacher and suggested that he release his soul power and cooperate with him instead.

This made Yu Xiaogang feel slightly embarrassed; he just wanted to impress his disciple, but he was stopped instead. It seemed his disciple held some distrust in him.

However, when Yu Xiaogang remembered that his disciple's highest achievement in his previous life was becoming a god—something that countless Titled Douluo had dreamed of since ancient times—he decided to heed Tang San's advice and cooperate fully in hunting the Mandrake Snake.

Having experience in hunting the Mandrake Snake, Tang San instructed his teacher to prepare to use his second soul skill to stun the snake.

When the Mandrake Snake felt threatened by Yu Xiaogang and was about to attack, Tang San used the Zhuge Divine Crossbow that Yu Xiaogang had bought at the auction without hesitation.

Although Yu Xiaogang had obtained the Zhuge Divine Crossbow at an auction, he knew that Tang San was very familiar with it. It was likely that Lao Liu, who often played with hidden weapons, had happily given it to Tang San.

Yu Xiaogang didn't expect Tang San to use the Zhuge Divine Crossbow at this moment.

With the Zhuge Divine Crossbow's attack, restraint became unnecessary. The Mandrake Snake, which was over 400 years old, could easily be killed.

Tang San's attack was ruthless. He fired sixteen arrows at the Mandrake Snake's eyes, the seven-inch mark, its head, and other vital points.

The Zhuge Divine Crossbow, capable of dispatching a Soul Sect warrior of level 40 or above, easily dealt with the Mandrake Snake.

After hitting its eyes and the seven-inch mark, the snake was on the brink of death.

Tang San and Yu Xiaogang retreated a few dozen steps, allowing the Mandrake Snake to struggle and roll on the ground.

It was only when the snake was near death that Tang San used a dagger to deliver the final blow.

As he killed the Mandrake Snake, a slight smirk appeared on his face.

"Humph, it is an honor for you to be killed twice in a row by this God King."

Afterward, Tang San sat cross-legged and began absorbing the Mandrake Snake's soul ring.

During this process, the resentment of the Mandrake Snake impacted his sea of consciousness. However, now that Tang San was the soul of the God King, the Mandrake Snake's resentment felt insignificant.

He ignored the negative emotions and absorbed the soul ring effortlessly.

Once finished, Tang San used his Black Jade Hand to retrieve the Zhuge Divine Crossbow's arrows from the Mandrake Snake and returned them to the crossbow.

Looking at the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, Tang San couldn't help but smirk, his eyes filled with confidence.

"With the Demon Suppression Douluo, Tang's soul power is now at level 13. Wait for me. When I become a god, I will avenge my teacher. Whether you transformed my mother or not, you must die."

When Yu Xiaogang heard this, he was deeply moved.

This disciple was truly worth his efforts. Tang San took his teacher's affairs to heart, which made Yu Xiaogang very satisfied.

"By the way, Xiao San, how did you know that the Mandrake Snake's soul ring was suitable for your Blue Silver Grass Martial Spirit? Generally, plant-type soul rings are only suitable for plant-type soul masters. You absorbed the Mandrake Snake's soul ring without issue. How mysterious."

Yu Xiaogang raised this question tentatively.

Tang San was momentarily stunned. After a moment of reflection, he replied, "Teacher, this relates to the Martial Soul Mimicry Theory, which you proposed in your previous life—one of the ten core competitive strengths of the Martial Soul world."

Tang San then explained the theory of Martial Soul Mimicry that his master had taught him.

Yu Xiaogang was shocked. "Wow, was I really so amazing in my previous life? Could I have developed such a profound theory?"

A bit skeptical, Yu Xiaogang listened closely to the theories Tang San explained.

After hearing everything, Yu Xiaogang eagerly responded, "Xiao San, when we return to Notting City, tell me all the theories related to the 'Ten Core Competencies of the Martial Soul World' from my previous life. I want to compile them into a book, send it to Spirit Hall, and make it public. I want to prove to the world—and my family—that I, Yu Xiaogang, am not a failure."

"Okay..." Tang San nodded. However, for some reason, he felt uncomfortable.

These were all theories his teacher had imparted to him in his previous life, yet now his teacher was asking him for advice. Tang San wasn't sure how to respond.

But since his teacher wanted to compile these theories into a book for the benefit of the entire Douluo Continent, Tang San agreed.

When they returned to Notting City, they began compiling the "Ten Core Competencies of the Spirit World" theory.

During this time, Yu Xiaogang met Tang Hao. The two, both having experienced hardship, had much to discuss.

When Yu Xiaogang learned that Tang Hao had been promoted to Titled Douluo, he was thrilled. After all, being promoted to Titled Douluo at around fifty years old was quite impressive.

Of course, it was nothing compared to Miss Dong'er, who had been promoted to Titled Douluo at age 27. She was, after all, a fairy-like figure.

Tang Hao, however, had no idea what Yu Xiaogang was thinking. If he did, he would probably want to show Yu Xiaogang the weight of his hammer.

Yu Xiaogang also asked Tang Hao if he believed Tang San had traveled back from ten thousand years ago.

Tang Hao nodded without hesitation, saying, "My son? Of course, I believe him. He also told me that you were his teacher and adoptive father in his previous life. You treated him better than I, his real father, ever did."

"Godfather?"

Yu Xiaogang was taken aback. He had never heard Tang San say this. How could he and Tang San have a father-son relationship?

Yu Xiaogang was elated. He had almost lost the possibility of being a father in this life, but now he had adopted such an outstanding child as Tang San. It felt like a dream.

But why hadn't Tang San told him this? He only mentioned their teacher-student relationship.

Did Tang San feel he was too unworthy to acknowledge him as his adoptive father?

If that was the case, Yu Xiaogang would be very sad. However, after thinking it over, he felt that wasn't the case.

After Tang Hao left, Yu Xiaogang treated Tang San even better, showing more concern and care—more than in his previous life…

(End of this chapter)