Chapter 123: Tang San Departs Early for Shrek, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong's Indirect Struggle

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Tang San Takes Yu Xiaogang Away

"Teacher..." 

Inside Yu Xiaogang's room, Tang San looked at his mentor, who had locked himself in for a week. The air was thick with the stench of alcohol and unwashed clothes. His heart ached at the sight. 

And along with that pain came an overwhelming hatred toward those who had been spreading rumors! 

*How dare they speak so vilely about my teacher? These people all have a death wish!* 

In Nuoding City, discussions about Yu Xiaogang had grown more intense over time. 

At first, when the rumors started, most people merely expressed jealousy. While the stories painted Yu Xiaogang as a smooth-talking fraud who tricked the Pope, the sheer audacity of scamming someone of that caliber actually garnered a twisted kind of admiration. 

Some found his deception impressive; others were disgusted. Public opinion was split. 

But then, someone revealed that Yu Xiaogang was actually residing in Nuoding City. 

That changed everything. 

People had imagined Yu Xiaogang as a cunning, charismatic trickster—an evil genius, but still someone to admire, like the legendary gambling masters in movies. 

But reality was disappointing. 

The real Yu Xiaogang was nothing like the imagined suave con artist. Instead, he was a disheveled, unshaven, and utterly pathetic mess. A down-and-out scholar with no charm, no presence—just a man who looked easy to bully. 

Then, trouble came knocking. 

A young, arrogant rogue soul master from a nearby town—just a mere Rank 10 Spirit Master—came to pick a fight. He wasn't acting out of justice, nor was he provoked; he simply disliked Yu Xiaogang's existence. 

And in less than two minutes, Yu Xiaogang, a Rank 20 Grand Spirit Master, was beaten to the ground. 

Despite having superior spirit power, his physical fitness was poor due to lack of training. Worse still, he had almost no combat experience. Against a younger, battle-hardened opponent, he stood no chance. 

Word spread fast. 

Now, all of Nuoding City—and even nearby villages—knew that the "great Yu Xiaogang" was nothing more than an empty shell. A fraud. A man with zero practical skill. 

Public opinion shifted dramatically. 

Before, the city had been split between admiration and disdain. Now, *everyone* looked down on him. 

Some former admirers felt betrayed. Others, now convinced that even they could have scammed the Pope if given the chance, turned their frustration into hatred. 

As a result, Yu Xiaogang became the most ridiculed man in the region. 

People avoided him like the plague. Some spat at him. 

For a man as prideful yet insecure as Yu Xiaogang, this was unbearable. 

All his life, he had craved recognition, hoping to be acknowledged despite his weak martial soul. 

But now, the world had turned against him. 

So, he hid. 

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"Teacher, wake up. I brought you breakfast and lunch." 

Tang San's voice was gentle, but firm. 

Yu Xiaogang, curled under his blanket, didn't respond. 

Frowning, Tang San stepped forward and gently shook what he assumed was his mentor's shoulder. 

A moment later, a few strands of unkempt, greasy hair peeked out from under the blanket, followed by a pair of trembling, fearful eyes. 

That was all Yu Xiaogang dared to show. 

The rest of his face remained hidden beneath the blanket, gripped tightly in his hands. 

He looked like a shut-in who hadn't left his house in years—like someone whose very soul recoiled from the outside world. 

Once proud but now utterly broken, Yu Xiaogang feared people's judgment. 

He only felt a sliver of safety around his student. 

Yet even so, he was terrified—terrified that one day, Tang San would look at him with the same contempt as everyone else. 

If that day ever came, he wouldn't be able to endure it. 

"Teacher..." 

Tang San clenched his fists. 

Then, after a long silence, he finally spoke: 

"Teacher, let's leave Nuoding City." 

Yu Xiaogang's dull eyes flickered. "Leave... Nuoding City?" 

"Yes." 

Tang San took his hands firmly in his own. 

"Let's go somewhere where no one knows us." 

The words sounded almost like a romantic elopement. 

"Xiao San..." 

Tears welled up in Yu Xiaogang's eyes. 

"Teacher!" 

Tang San nodded firmly. 

In that moment, their bond as master and disciple strengthened. 

Yu Xiaogang felt a renewed sense of purpose. 

*I may be worthless now... but I still have Xiao San! That's all I need!* 

He stood up, eyes burning with determination. 

"Xiao San, don't you think… Nuoding City is too small for us?" 

And so, due to these unexpected events, Tang San left for Shrek Academy three years earlier than in the original timeline. 

Xiao Wu, naturally, had no choice but to follow. 

Unaware of the truth, Tang San further misunderstood Xiao Wu's reluctance… 

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### **You Chen Retrieves the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone** 

Meanwhile, in the shadows, You Chen had been keeping tabs on Tang San from a distance. 

In fact, the only reason he had personally gone to Nuoding City in the first place was to retrieve the Blue Silver Emperor's spirit bone. With Tang Hao still present, he hadn't wanted to risk it. 

But once Tang Hao and Tang San left for Soto City, his opportunity finally came. 

With Tang Hao gone, there was no longer any danger. 

Thus, You Chen effortlessly retrieved the **100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.** 

A spirit bone of this caliber was incredibly rare. Unlike ordinary Blue Silver Grass, the Blue Silver Emperor held the true essence of life itself. 

For any spirit master, this bone provided an unparalleled increase in power—especially its rare healing abilities, making it invaluable even among other 100,000-year spirit bones. 

Despite already having the system, You Chen was still delighted. 

Though it was no longer a *necessity*, it was still an extremely valuable treasure. 

However, unbeknownst to him, Tang Hao somehow sensed its loss. 

Upon ensuring Tang San had safely entered Shrek Academy, Tang Hao returned to Nuoding City—only to find the bone missing. 

Naturally, he flew into a rage. 

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### **Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong's Indirect Struggle** 

At the same time, Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong both took interest in the re-emergence of the **Sky Net Organization**—the very group responsible for recent assassinations within Spirit Hall. 

Though both wielded powerful intelligence networks, they had different priorities. 

Bibi Dong, overwhelmed with current crises, barely had time to investigate. 

Qian Renxue, on the other hand, took immediate action. 

Since she already believed that the **Masked Assassin** and You Chen were related, she began tracing their connection. 

Two months later, she found something. 

There was, indeed, a link between You Chen and the Sky Net Organization. 

And just recently, You Chen had left Nuoding City. 

With that information, Qian Renxue drew a natural conclusion: 

*My teacher has joined Sky Net…* 

Her heart wrenched in pain. 

Had he truly betrayed Spirit Hall? 

For the first time, Qian Renxue felt a deep sense of regret. 

*If I had stayed… if I had never disappointed him… would things have been different?* 

Tears welled up in her eyes. 

Then, she shook her head. 

*No. I won't accept this.* 

"Porcupinefish!" 

"Yes, Young Master!" 

"Send a message to my grandfather. I want every single one of that woman's intelligence networks shut down!" 

She clenched her fists. 

*As long as she can't find any trace of Sky Net… then my teacher's betrayal never happened!* 

And before anything else— 

*I will find you, Teacher… and bring you back to me!* 

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