Chapter 92: Teacher, Why Do You Say That?

A hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form, no matter how perfect their disguise, would still harbor a sealed core of original energy within them—

This energy was the source of their once mighty hundred-thousand-year cultivation.

Until fully absorbed, that seal would always exist, and no disguise could hide it.

"Impossible! How can this be?"

Xiao Wu froze, a trace of fear flashing in her eyes. She understood—she understood everything now!

The man before her was definitely a Titled Douluo, or at least a Spirit Douluo!

Back when he first discovered she was a spirit beast in human form, he must have been "watching over" her in secret, preventing her escape.

But now, because of the Yearning Heartbroken Red, Xiao Wu had prematurely transformed into a true human being.

Moreover, the sealed core of her origin energy had been passed to Dai Mubai, condensing into his sixth spirit ring.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was no different from a normal human. This must be the reason the strong figure in front of her was so frustrated!

"Uncle, what are you doing?"

Xiao Wu swatted Tang Hao's hand away, maintaining a calm expression.

Tang Hao stared at her deeply for a moment before shaking his head. With a "swish," he disappeared into thin air.

Only after a long while did Xiao Wu finally walk away with a puzzled expression, as if nothing had happened.

"She's just an ordinary spirit master? How strange."

Tang Hao couldn't shake the confusion from his mind. He kept replaying everything that had happened over the years. Was he really mistaken? How bizarre!

Unable to make sense of it, Tang Hao gave up thinking about it. He decided to consider Xiao Wu as the "adopted sister" of Tang San and leave it at that.

Scratching his head, Tang Hao remained bewildered.

When Tang San regained consciousness, he too was dumbfounded. How was he still alive?

That old Titan—how could he have let him go?

After resting for half a day, Tang San eventually snuck back to Heaven Dou City and returned to Shrek Academy.

"Xiao San, why didn't you tell your teacher about this earlier?"

"Had you told me, Titan would never have dared pursue you!"

Yu Xiaogang reprimanded Tang San with a dissatisfied tone, occasionally gesturing with a delicate, orchid-like finger that left Tang San blinking in surprise.

However, this wasn't the time to think about Yu Xiaogang's mannerisms. What Tang San wanted to know was how Yu Xiaogang could say something so bold.

After all, Titan was a Spirit Douluo-level powerhouse! Even his mere soul pressure had instantly knocked Tang San unconscious.

"Teacher, what makes you say that?"

Tang San frowned, confused.

"Hmph, just a mere Spirit Douluo!" Yu Xiaogang said haughtily. "Flender has already broken through to Spirit Douluo. With his support, alongside my cousin Liu Erlong, an insignificant level 86 Spirit Douluo would be no match for us!"

"If Liu Erlong weren't merely at Spirit Sage level, our Golden Iron Triangle could even defeat some Titled Douluo!"

With his hands clasped behind his back, Yu Xiaogang wore a smug look. When he mentioned Flender, a flash of satisfaction crossed his face as if Flender's strength was his own achievement.

Tang San was stunned. Flender broke through to Spirit Douluo?

Wait a minute—did his teacher just say Liu Erlong was holding them back?

But wasn't his teacher a mere level 29 Grandmaster? How could a Spirit Sage and a Grandmaster possibly…

Tang San quickly shook his head. How could he doubt his teacher's words?

If Yu Xiaogang said so, there must be a reason. Perhaps Liu Erlong really was dragging down the Golden Iron Triangle.

Tang San had heard about the Golden Iron Triangle's Martial Soul Fusion Skill back when they first arrived at Blue Tyrant Academy, now Shrek Academy.

It made sense now—why Flender, a high-level Spirit Sage, would associate with a level 29 spirit master.

No!

Flender knowing Yu Xiaogang was Flender's blessing!

"At the time, the situation was urgent. I didn't want to trouble you, teacher…"

Tang San said this without batting an eye.

In truth, he hadn't even thought about Yu Xiaogang in that moment. He'd gone looking for Xiao Wu, couldn't find her, and simply ran for his life.

"Teacher, is the Strength Clan very powerful?"

Yu Xiaogang looked thoughtful when he heard Tang San's question.

How could Yu Xiaogang not know the Strength Clan's history? They were once a subsidiary clan of the Clear Sky Sect!

And Tang San? He was the son of the Clear Sky Sect's former Young Master…

Thinking about this, Yu Xiaogang's mouth twitched. Tang San had killed Titan's son and grandson—

What could he even say about this?

"The Strength Clan's power isn't the main issue," Yu Xiaogang said with a calm expression, shaking his head.

Seeing that Tang San was about to ask further questions, Yu Xiaogang waved a hand dismissively.

"I don't know much about the Strength Clan. In time, someone else will explain everything to you."

"In time?"

Tang San was confused. Why didn't Titan kill me? Was there some hidden reason behind this?

Seeing that Yu Xiaogang didn't want to discuss it, Tang San dropped the subject.

"Rest well for a few days and then focus on your cultivation. The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament is in a year and a half."

Yu Xiaogang patted Tang San on the shoulder.

"If you can break through to level 40 within that time, you'll definitely have a place in the tournament!"

Suddenly, Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up as if a realization had struck him. He gave a bitter smile.

"If not for Flender, I might never have come to this realization."

"By the way, Xiao San."

Yu Xiaogang's expression grew serious.

"There's something you must understand. Until you've reached the pinnacle of power, all temptations of beauty are nothing more than fleshless skeletons, fleeting clouds, and stumbling blocks on your path!"

"This is a truth I only came to understand after forty or fifty years."

With a sigh, Yu Xiaogang turned and left the meeting room.

Tang San stood frozen. Why did Teacher Yu say this? Had he noticed something?

All temptations of beauty are fleeting clouds…

"Is Teacher advising me… not to consider Xiao Wu? No, wait—Xiao Wu is just my adopted sister! We… we don't…"

"But if Teacher spent forty or fifty years coming to this realization, he wouldn't lie to me…"

After a long moment, Tang San's eyes filled with determination.

"Teacher, I understand!"

In the shadows, Tang Hao: "…"

Tang Hao couldn't help but admit that Yu Xiaogang's words made a lot of sense.

But at the same time, something about them felt… off.

"With Yu Xiaogang guiding Xiao San, I feel more at ease."

"As for Xiao Wu… I must have misjudged her. Whatever happens between her and Xiao San doesn't matter anymore."

"With Flender having broken through to Spirit Douluo, and the Golden Iron Triangle protecting Shrek Academy, as long as Xiao San doesn't leave, there shouldn't be any danger."

After a brief moment of thought, Tang Hao's figure vanished once more from Shrek Academy…

(End of Chapter)