Douluo: Yu Hao Pan Tang San

Chapter 329, Section 348: Me and My Disciple
The events of this morning are enough to show that Yu Xiaogang's status in Bibi Dong's eyes is almost zero, and even Yu Xiaogang himself is aware of this.

Normally, after understanding this, Tang San should have cut ties with Fei Wu, but why didn't Tang San do so and still held a glimmer of hope for Yu Xiaogang?

The reason is simple: the sunk cost is too high.

His memories from his previous life told him that Yu Xiaogang was a flashy but incompetent fool; yet Tang San still went through the formal apprenticeship ceremony. His original plan was meticulously calculated: Bibi Dong was the ultimate enemy he would inevitably face sooner or later, and Yu Xiaogang happened to be her old flame—placing Fei Wu on the chessboard to restrain, test, and even humiliate Bibi Dong would be incredibly profitable.

But after he became an apprentice, the plot took a sharp turn for the worse.

Because of Yu Xiaogang, he missed the only chance to sleep in the same bed with Xiaowu; because of Yu Xiaogang, the configuration of the first two rings was almost a replica of his previous life, without any breakthrough; and because of Yu Xiaogang, he was dragged into the chain forged by the ironclad rule of "master and disciple status". This Feiwu had no idea about her own abilities and clung to him like a piece of chewing gum every day.

Tang San paid such a high price for this usable chamber pot, and now that he needs it, you're telling me it's unusable?

You're telling me that Yu Xiaogang's Fei Wu isn't Bibi Dong's old flame, and that this chamber pot is unusable? Then what's the point of Tang San becoming his disciple?

If I were to admit this now, it would be tantamount to admitting that I had taken Lung Mist, a level 29 disciple who relied entirely on plagiarism for his theories, neglected his cultivation, and exploited his disciples for fame and fortune—a completely useless and worthless person. It would be tantamount to admitting that my first investment after my rebirth had failed. Wouldn't I, Tang San, then become a clown?
Of course, no one can admit to being a clown. Therefore, rather than admitting that his investment had failed, Tang San preferred to force himself to believe that Yu Xiaogang, the chamber pot, was still usable and still useful.

After giving Yu Xiaogang a good beating, Tang San turned around and went back.

Tang San's purpose in saying all this was to encourage Yu Xiaogang to examine himself carefully and prove to him that he still had value as a master. Little did he know that it was impossible for Yu Xiaogang, such an extreme egocentric, to look for problems within himself.

Today, Yu Xiaogang suffered a series of setbacks. He saw a peasant he had always looked down on awaken the Golden Sacred Dragon. He was forced to kneel before Lin Chen, whom he hated the most, by his most hated younger brother. He was also betrayed by Bibi Dong, whom he trusted, and forced to kneel before the angel statue for a whole day.

After experiencing a series of traumas, Yu Xiaogang's mind has long been twisted.

He wanted to take revenge on Lin Chen, on Yu Xiaomen, on Bibi Dong, on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, on the Spirit Hall, on Starfire Academy, and on everyone who had hurt him.

But he only has level 29 soul power, what can he do with the Big Flower Pig Martial Soul?

Tang San became Yu Xiaogang's last hope. Tang San was Yu Xiaogang's weapon for revenge and his last reliance for fame and fortune. At the same time, in the future, after Tang San became an unparalleled expert, Yu Xiaogang also hoped that Tang San could help him take down Xinghuo Academy, seize the technology of Xinghuo Academy, awaken the Golden Sacred Dragon, and realize his dream of becoming a strongman. He also hoped that Tang San could pass on his skills to him.

But now, his last reliance is so distant, and Yu Xiaogang has a premonition that his precious apprentice may be leaving him.

My dearest, I have nothing left now. You are my last hope. I cannot lose you, or I will never be able to turn things around.

"We must use any means necessary to keep Tang San under control. He's my disciple. A teacher for a day is a father for life, and he must be dutiful to his teacher," Yu Xiaogang thought firmly. He looked at Tang San's departing figure, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes.

The master and apprentice returned to Shrek Academy. Although Flander's relationship with Yu Xiaogang had faded considerably, he still hired a healing soul master to treat their injuries.

After being cured, Flander exchanged a few pleasantries with Yu Xiaogang, but Yu Xiaogang was distracted. He was preoccupied with how to lock up Tang San and prevent his precious disciple from escaping.

"Xiao Gang, didn't you hear me talking to you?" Flander shouted.

"What do you want to say?" Yu Xiaogang snapped out of his daze and said impatiently.

"Tomorrow, before the official start of the competition, the Spirit Hall wants one of our three teams to send a teacher to the stage to give a pre-competition declaration. I'm a rough guy, Erlong is a rough guy, and Zhao Wuji is even worse!" Flander said with a troubled expression, "So, I'd like to ask you..."

Yu Xiaogang's eyes lit up immediately. He quickly followed Flander's words and said, "No problem, leave it to me, Boss Flander."

The next day, the three teams returned to Papal Square. Before the official competition began, representatives from the three schools took the stage to give their remarks.

Down in the audience, Tang San, a reborn individual, was extremely confused. This hadn't happened in his previous life, had it? Despite his confusion, Tang San continued watching.

The first to appear was Professor Tianchen, representing the Spirit Hall Academy. Professor Tianchen, a Title Douluo-level instructor, gave a brief speech, which will be omitted here.

Next up was one of the team leaders from Spark Academy, Teacher Mu Yun'en, who possessed Contra-level strength. She gave a brief speech, which will be omitted here.

"Next, please welcome Yu Xiaogang, the team leader from Shrek Academy, to the stage to give a speech."

And so, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a man with a buzz cut slowly walked onto the stage. He first bowed to the Papal Palace, then bowed to all directions, then discarded his draft, put his hands behind his back, and spoke calmly:
"First of all, I would like to thank the Spirit Hall for giving me, Yu Xiaogang, the opportunity to express my feelings here. I am proud of the Shrek Academy team for reaching this position, especially you, my beloved disciple Tang San, to whom I have devoted half my life. You are my pride."

Tang San was stunned. The next moment, he cursed inwardly, "Gangzi, what the hell are you talking about? Stop! Stop right now!"
He had a strong premonition that this lung fog was going to cause trouble.

Yu Xiaogang recalled, "Little San, do you still remember when we first met? I determined that you had twin martial souls based on a report from the Spirit Hall, and that's why you became my disciple."

“It was fate that brought us together. I still remember when you were still very young and innocent. You suddenly knelt down before me, leaving me at a loss. You begged me to take you as my disciple. I remember your pure eyes were filled with a thirst for knowledge. It was your words, ‘A teacher for a day is a father for life,’ that deeply moved me and stirred my dormant heart. The bond between us, teacher and disciple, was established at that moment.”

(End of this chapter)