Douluo Continent: My life is ruined, but I become stronger by taking on disciples.

Chapter 71 "Intimate Relationship" Between Master and Disciple

Yu Xiaogang's screams echoed through the silent Starry Sky Forest, sounding particularly piercing.

Upon hearing the sound, Flander and Tang San immediately rushed to the edge of the cave and looked down.

The cave was pitch black, and only the figure of Yu Xiaogang could be vaguely seen struggling.

"Xiaogang! Are you alright?"

Flander shouted anxiously, releasing his martial spirit as he prepared to jump down and save the person.

Tang San stood aside, his eyes cold and stern, showing no intention of making a move.

He scanned the depths of the cave with his Purple Demon Eyes, seemingly searching for something.

The mention of "ghost" in Yu Xiaogang's scream earlier stirred something within Tang San.

Strange things are not uncommon in the depths of the Starry Sky Forest, but what could frighten Yu Xiaogang was no ordinary thing.

He guessed it might be some kind of special soul beast.

"Dean Flander, be careful, there might be danger down there," Tang San warned calmly, his tone tinged with coldness.

After all, he couldn't be happier for Yu Xiaogang to die in the mouth of a soul beast.

Flander nodded, but misunderstood Tang San's meaning and jumped down without hesitation.

His martial spirit is a cat-owl, which allows him to fly and has amazing eyesight.

Looking up, he saw a black spider pinning Yu Xiaogang down.

It opened its mouth and bit down hard on Yu Xiaogang's thigh with a "plop".

If Yu Xiaogang hadn't struggled a bit, that bite would have disemboweled him.

"ah!!!"

In an instant, Yu Xiaogang's screams echoed through the Star Dou Forest, and his thighs turned black instantly.

He struggled painfully on the ground, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, his voice trembling: "Help...help me...Flander!"

Upon seeing this, Flander's expression changed drastically, and the pressure of a level 78 Soul Saint instantly erupted.

He flashed forward, about to strike and kill the thousand-year-old human-faced demon spider, but Tang San stopped him.

"Dean, don't kill it!" Tang San's voice was calm, with a hint of coldness. "I need its spirit ring."

Flander was taken aback, his brow furrowing. "Tang San, Xiao Gang's life is more important! I'll find you another thousand-year soul ring!"

Tang San shook his head, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "Dean, this is a Human-Faced Demon Spider. Its spirit ring is very suitable for me. It would be a pity to miss it. Besides, my teacher won't die for the time being."

Flander was somewhat displeased, but considering Tang San's talent and future potential, he ultimately compromised.

But he also had some anger, which he could only vent on the thousand-year-old human-faced demon spider in front of him.

He let out a cold snort, his figure flashed, and he slashed out with a claw in mid-air.

In an instant, the soul power condensed into a giant eagle claw, instantly grabbing the thousand-year-old human-faced demon spider and violently throwing it off Yu Xiaogang's body.

The human-faced demon spider, which was only a thousand years old, was completely unable to withstand the attack of Flander, a Soul Saint. Its shell, which was as hard as stone, was actually torn apart by a single claw.

Thick, black blood sprayed down from the sky, finally crashing heavily beside Tang San with a thud.

The eight jet-black spider legs twitched violently a few times, then slowed down, clearly indicating that it was on the verge of death.

But Flander had already held back, and being a thousand-year-old soul beast with tenacious vitality, it quickly struggled to its feet again.

Several spider eyes gleamed fiercely, and the human face beneath the belly became even more ferocious, screaming out.

In the blink of an eye, the Human-Faced Demon Spider pounced on Tang San like a black lightning bolt.

Tang San sneered, because he was very confident in his Purple Demon Eye.

However, he forgot that his Purple Demon Eyes were only at the microscopic level, and he couldn't fully perceive enemies that were moving faster.

Although the human-faced demon spider is only a thousand-year-old soul beast, it is quite fast.

Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes could only see afterimages and barely discern directions.

"Hmph, so what if you're fast? I still have hidden weapons! Watch me use the Zhuge Crossbow to turn you into a sieve."

Tang San was preparing to retrieve the Zhuge Crossbow from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night when he suddenly discovered that he was unable to open it.

He was greatly alarmed, his face changing drastically: "What's going on? Why can't I retrieve the hidden weapon?"

Because Lan Minghua had already materialized the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon, only Lan Minghua can open it without damaging it.

In the instant he was stunned, the spider legs of the human-faced demon spider pierced through like spears.

Tang San hurriedly used his Ghost Shadow Technique to tumble and dodge, barely managing to avoid the fatal blow.

He was both shocked and furious. Yu Xiaogang had given him such a low-quality soul tool that it had failed at the crucial moment!

Facing the Man-Faced Spider attacking again, Tang San shouted urgently, his voice tinged with anxiety, "Dean Flander, save me!"

Upon seeing this, Flander immediately took action.

He moved like lightning, instantly appearing behind the human-faced spider and striking out with a palm.

In an instant, his soul power erupted, slamming the human-faced spider to the ground with a single palm strike, completely rendering it unable to move.

Tang San didn't hold back and finished off the Man-Faced Demon Spider with a single blow.

Having dealt with the Human-Faced Demon Spider, Tang San immediately sat down cross-legged and began absorbing the spirit ring.

Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang's screams grew weaker and weaker. The poison had spread to his groin. If he didn't get an antidote soon, he would lose his position as the second brother.

Yu Xiaogang's face was as pale as paper, and his breathing was rapid.

Seeing this, Flander quickly said, "Tang San, I know you know about poisons, please save Xiao Gang!"

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Tang San didn't even look up, his tone indifferent: "Dean, I must absorb the spirit ring immediately, otherwise its power will weaken, which will affect me. As for my teacher, I can't detoxify him right now. Perhaps I can use my new spirit skill to help him detoxify after I absorb the spirit ring."

Flander frowned, unsure whether Tang San was telling the truth, and felt somewhat displeased.

After all, Yu Xiaogang was his old comrade-in-arms.

But in order to please Tang San, he could only suppress his dissatisfaction and turn to Yu Xiaogang: "Xiaogang, hang in there a little longer, Tang San will be better soon."

Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

He was still quite conscious. Knowing Tang San's character, he guessed that Tang San had no intention of saving him and might even wish for his death.

After all, he had lied to Tang San, and given Tang San's vengeful nature, he certainly wouldn't be completely without resentment towards him.

However, the poison was already spreading to his upper body, and if it wasn't treated soon, he would surely die.

"Flander, cut off my leg!" Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse and resolute.

Flander was stunned: "What? Cut off your leg?"

"Hurry! If you don't cut me now, I'll be dead!" Yu Xiaogang roared, his eyes filled with despair.

Flander hesitated for a moment, watching the speed at which the poison was spreading, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

He gathered his soul power, raised his hand and brought down his knife, instantly severing Yu Xiaogang's poisoned left leg with a snap.

"what!"

Yu Xiaogang let out a piercing scream, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

Flander quickly helped him stop the bleeding, otherwise he would bleed to death.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye. Tang San successfully absorbed the soul ring of the Thousand-Year-Old Human-Faced Demon Spider and slowly stood up.

He glanced over, wanting to see if Yu Xiaogang was dead.

However, it was soon discovered that Yu Xiaogang had only lost a leg and was not in any immediate danger.

Tang San was very disappointed, but then he pretended to be helpful and stepped forward.

"Oh dear, teacher, why were you so impulsive? After I absorbed the spirit ring, I could have used my new spirit skill to help you detoxify. Why didn't you wait for me?"

Yu Xiaogang opened his eyes with difficulty and forced a smile: "It's alright, it's alright. I'll be very happy if you can absorb a suitable spirit ring."

However, his eyes were filled with resentment.

He knew that Tang San had no intention of saving him and might have even planned all of this long ago.

Tang San was well aware that Yu Xiaogang had discovered his actions.

However, for the sake of their reputation and their profits, the master and apprentice had no choice but to continue the charade.

Flander, watching this harmonious scene, nodded in satisfaction.

He felt that he had both helped Tang San and saved Yu Xiaogang, and that his approach of pleasing both sides was really too clever.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, who had parted ways with Tang San under the pretext of fearing the Star Dou Great Forest, returned to the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest once again.

With a mournful face, she cried out towards the Lake of Life, "Da Ming, Er Ming are dead!"

(End of this chapter)