Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

At that time, Yu Xiaogang's achievement of nurturing two peerless experts will be enough to make him famous in history and wash away all shame.

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang's eyes became eager again. He had to seize this time, while Tang Hao was away, to make Tang San and Cinderella willingly acknowledge him as their teacher!

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Inside the dormitory, Cinderella sat cross-legged on her bed, with faint fluctuations of soul power emanating from her body.

She finished her evening meditation, exhaling a soft breath. Her azure eyes held little joy, but instead a trace of lingering sorrow and anxiety.

On the system panel in front of her, the number in the reputation value column was increasing at a despairingly slow pace.

"Sigh..." Another sigh echoed in my heart.

At first, she shared similar thoughts with Yu Xiaogang, believing that Tang Hao's departure was a strategy, a shift from the open to the covert, perhaps he was silently protecting them somewhere.

She had secretly hoped that this powerful titled Douluo adoptive father could provide her with some shortcuts or resources to gain prestige.

But as time went on, this expectation gradually cooled, turned into uncertainty, and finally became confirmation.

Tang Hao has probably really left Nottingham City and won't be back anytime soon.

This put her under unprecedented pressure.

Having lost their biggest backer, she and Tang San were like children carrying a huge treasure walking down the street, constantly at risk of being coveted.

Although Nottingham is small, it is not absolutely safe.

Moreover, her beauty grew more and more dazzling over time, and the subtle glances she received from some noblemen in the academy gradually made Cinderella wary.

She must become stronger faster!

It's not just for reputation points, but also for self-preservation, for surviving and thriving in this perilous world.

"I can't rely on anyone anymore; I can only depend on myself." Cinderella clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, causing a slight sting that made her even more alert.

Compared to Yu Xiaogang's complex calculations and Cinderella's anxious efforts, Tang San's thoughts were much simpler and more direct.

Ever since he saw the note and money bag left by Tang Hao that day, Tang San had sentenced his nominal father to death in his heart.

Abandonment is abandonment; there is no excuse for it.

He stopped practicing the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique at the blacksmith's shop, since he had already mastered it and the rest was just a matter of time before he could practice it.

Tang San chose to devote more time and energy to two things: the cultivation of the Xuan Tian Gong and the making of hidden weapons.

The former is the foundation, the guarantee of future strength. The latter is the claws, the basis for survival in the present!

Chapter 137 Tang San's Gaze

Especially concealed weapons.

Tang San's past life in the Tang Clan made him deeply understand the principle that "beauty is the original sin, and weakness is the original sin even more so."

Cinderella's increasingly stunning beauty, like a pearl in the night, attracted countless eyes, both bright and dark.

Previously, Tang Hao secretly dealt with those who coveted Cinderella, but now that Tang Hao is gone, Tang San's sense of crisis has instantly soared to its peak.

He would never allow anyone to harm his sister! Even the slightest hint of covetousness was enough to lead him to his death!

How did the blacksmith shop in Nottingham City become Tang San's new base?

He used the money left by Tang Hao to purchase a large amount of materials and some necessary tools.

Then, Tang San plunged headfirst into the blacksmith's shop.

Inside the blacksmith's shop, the clanging and hammering sounds could be heard incessantly.

Unlike his fierce and domineering demeanor when practicing the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, Tang San was now focused and composed, his movements as precise as the most sophisticated instruments.

What he held in his hands was no longer a heavy casting hammer, but a small file, carving knife, and pliers.

On his workbench, some oddly shaped little things, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, gradually appeared.

Slender yet resilient steel needles, barbed darts, and a complexly structured outer casing...

These are all parts of Tang Clan hidden weapons that Tang San knew by heart from his previous life. From the simplest sleeve arrows and back crossbows to the slightly more complex ones like the Sand-Spitting Arrow and the Tight-Back Flower-Patterned Crossbow, he tried to replicate them all.

Only by combining soul power with hidden weapons can their maximum power be unleashed.

He channeled his Xuan Tian Gong internal energy into his fingers to assist in some extremely fine polishing and assembly work.

Although his soul power level is still low, it is more than enough to make these low-level hidden weapons.

"Sister..." Tang San murmured to himself as he carefully assembled the mechanism of a hidden arrow.

"Wait a little longer. Soon, I'll have something strong enough to protect you. Anyone who dares to lay a finger on you will pay the price!"

Tang San's eyes were cold and resolute, a kind of obsession and protectiveness that transcended his age.

In his heart, Cinderella was his only warmth and shield in this cold world; to touch her meant certain death!

Yu Xiaogang is now undoubtedly the number one suspect on his blacklist.

Therefore, whenever Cinderella went to Yu Xiaogang's office under the pretense of asking questions in an attempt to extract more money, Tang San would always follow her like a shadow.

He sat in a chair in the corner of the office with several books in his arms, his eyes lowered, seemingly reading attentively, but in reality, all his senses were heightened, constantly watching Yu Xiaogang's every move.

Inside the office, the glow of the oil lamp cast a warm sheen on Cinderella's blonde hair. She tilted her head slightly, listening to Yu Xiaogang's eloquent explanation of the relationship between soul power attributes and martial soul mutations. Her azure eyes revealed just the right amount of admiration and contemplation.

This scene was naturally extremely pleasing to Yu Xiaogang.

The thought of having such a gifted and handsome student listening so attentively to his teachings was a scene he had always dreamed of.

He even felt that much of the resentment he felt from being ridiculed by the world over the years had dissipated in Cinderella's clear gaze.

However, what appeared to be a harmonious teacher-student interaction to Yu Xiaogang was seen as a completely different scene by Tang San, who was lurking in the corner.

Tang San keenly noticed the subtle pauses in Yu Xiaogang's seemingly focused academic gaze when it occasionally swept over Cinderella's exquisite profile.

In his eyes, it was not an appreciation from a teacher to a student, but a voyeuristic gaze concealing filthy intentions.

Furthermore, when Yu Xiaogang speaks, his body unconsciously leans slightly forward, trying to get closer to his sister. To Tang San, this subtle action is full of malicious probing.

"A path to death!"

Tang San coldly pronounced judgment on Yu Xiaogang in his heart, his fingers gripping the spine of the book tightening slightly, his knuckles turning white.

The Mysterious Heaven Skill was quietly accelerating within Tang San's body. If it weren't for his sister's repeated reminders that he still needed to obtain knowledge and resources from this tool, he would have already...

Just as Tang San's murderous intent surged, Yu Xiaogang was speaking about a point he considered brilliant. He was in high spirits, and his gaze swept across the office, landing on Tang San, who was engrossed in reading in the corner. A thought struck him.

In his view, Tang San followed Cinderella every day, which must be because he was impressed by his profound knowledge, but he was just introverted and not good at expressing himself.

As a teacher, he naturally had to take the initiative to care for her, give her opportunities to perform, and also demonstrate his impartial teaching ethics to Cindy.

Then, Yu Xiaogang changed the subject, looking at Tang San with a hint of testing and mentoring the younger generation, and asked gently, "Little San, regarding what I just mentioned, the increased probability of a beast spirit's spirit skill effects undergoing beneficial mutations when absorbing spirit rings of the same attribute, do you have any thoughts on that?"

Suddenly called out, Tang San was jolted awake from his reverie about the Mysterious Heaven Skill and his inner killing intent.

view?

He had been so focused on being wary of Yu Xiaogang and Yi D Xuan Tian Gong that he hadn't heard a single word Yu Xiaogang said.

Tang San raised his head and looked calmly at Yu Xiaogang. His eyes were cold and unwavering, but he still maintained a thin layer of basic respect that a student should show to his teacher.

"I don't know." Tang San's voice was flat and emotionless.

These three words, crisp and decisive, directly stifled Yu Xiaogang's high expectations and desire to show off.

The atmosphere in the office froze for a moment.

Yu Xiaogang's smile froze for a moment. He had considered that Tang San might not answer perfectly, or even incorrectly, but he hadn't expected such a thorough and merciless "I don't know."

Cinderella smiled apologetically at the opportune moment, trying to smooth things over: "Master, Xiao San might still be processing what came before and hasn't quite grasped it yet. As for the increased probability you mentioned, I wonder if it's also related to the purity of the soul beast's bloodline?"

She skillfully steered the conversation back to herself, continuing to guide Yu Xiaogang to share his knowledge.

Yu Xiaogang was comforted by Cinderella's words and began a new round of explanations following her topic, but he felt a little unhappy and doubtful about Tang San.

This happened only once, and Yu Xiaogang simply assumed that Tang San had been distracted for a moment.

Two times, three times... Whenever Yu Xiaogang got excited and tried to drag Tang San into the academic discussion, he always received the same cold, hard response: "I don't know," "I have no idea," or "Master, you're right."

Yu Xiaogang's smile gradually faded.

He began to suspect that Tang San might have some kind of dissatisfaction with him as his teacher.

Is it because I'm more interested in Cindy? Or is it because I initially chose Cindy over him?

Chapter 138 Completely Ignorant

Yu Xiaogang carefully observed Tang San and found that the boy would only look up at him with his overly calm eyes when Yu asked him a question. Otherwise, he kept his head down, focused on the book on his lap, and his posture even carried an almost rigid respect.

This contradictory behavior puzzled Yu Xiaogang.

If you are dissatisfied with him, why do you accompany him on time every day with such a respectful attitude?

If you respect him, why were you so perfunctory and indifferent when he asked you questions?

Yu Xiaogang fell into deep thought.

He recalled Tang San's usual behavior: diligent in cultivation, hardworking in blacksmithing, and taciturn. Apart from his unusual dependence on and protection of Cinderella, he seemed to have no complicated thoughts.

Finally, Yu Xiaogang, who considered himself insightful about people's hearts, came to a conclusion that seemed reasonable to him.

Tang San is such a slow learner, so stupid. He has a natural talent for cultivation and blacksmithing, but when it comes to theoretical understanding and applying knowledge to new situations, he's practically a block of rotten wood!

They only grow muscles, not brains!

Yes, that must be it!

Otherwise, how can we explain his complete lack of response to his own brilliant theories?

They clearly didn't understand at all, but were too embarrassed to say so openly, so they could only use "I don't know" as an excuse.

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang's displeasure vanished instantly, replaced by a mixture of superior understanding and a hint of barely perceptible contempt.

His gaze toward Tang San changed from initial expectation and later doubt to a subtle pity and abandonment.

That's it, that's it.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and sighed inwardly. The son of Haotian Douluo was, after all, not a genius.

Since he is completely ignorant of the theory, why should I force him to?

All you need to do is guide him on the right path of cultivation.

As for more profound theories, Cindy is quite insightful; she grasps them immediately and is truly a genius!

From then on, Yu Xiaogang never asked Tang San any more questions.

He poured all his attention and passion into Cinderella, explaining her in ever more detail and citing increasingly profound classics, as if he wanted to display all his life's learning to his prized student.

This change, in Tang San's eyes, undoubtedly confirmed his guess.

Yu Xiaogang, that hypocrite, is indeed obsessed with his sister Tu Zhihui. He shamelessly focuses all his attention on his sister, and his heart is despicable!

His aura grew even colder, and his gaze toward Yu Xiaogang from the shadows became even sharper.

As for Yu Xiaogang's change of attitude, Cinderella just smiled and didn't say anything.

She was happy to see it happen.

Yu Xiaogang no longer paid attention to Tang San, which saved her the trouble of helping him mediate.

Yu Xiaogang's willingness to share his knowledge with her was something she couldn't have asked for more.

At this moment, what was gleaming deep in Cinderella's azure eyes was something that moved her even more than Yu Xiaogang's knowledge: the seemingly inconspicuous but surprisingly spacious storage soul tool at Yu Xiaogang's waist.

Before Tang Hao left, he left some gold soul coins for Tang San and Cinderella. The amount was a huge sum for ordinary soul masters, but for soul masters who wanted to buy soul tools, it was a tight sum.

Even the most ordinary storage soul tool has an astonishingly high price.

If she and Tang San use all the money left by Tang Hao to buy soul tools, what will they do for their livelihood and cultivation resources?

Are you suggesting she work at a blacksmith's shop, or that the mistress take on even more dangerous tasks?

Cinderella couldn't bear to part with him.

But Yu Xiaogang is different. He is the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan's leader. Although it is said that he has a strained relationship with the sect because of his mutated spirit, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The little bit of energy that leaks out between his fingers is enough for an ordinary spirit master to use for a long time.

Putting everything else aside, just from what Cinderella has seen, Yu Xiaogang has more than one soul tool on him. The storage bag at his waist, the ring on his hand, and even the notebook he uses to take notes all seem to be soul tools.

I wish I could get him to give me one willingly...