Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

"He really did become an apprentice... Tang San is still inexperienced after all."

"If this Yu Xiaogang were the one from the comic book version, that would be fine; but if he's at the level of the original novel... tsk, he's practically like a middle school student."

Wang Teng smiled slightly while silently complaining in his mind.

At this moment, he started walking towards the two of them again.

"A teacher for a day is a father for life. Good, good! Little San, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Yu Xiaogang reached out and helped Tang San up, his tone full of relief.

"Yes, teacher!"

Tang San stood up and respectfully replied.

"Xiao San, you've... become an apprentice?"

Wang Teng walked up to the two of them and overheard their conversation. He then asked with a surprised expression.

"Wang Teng?"

Tang San turned around when he heard the voice, and when he saw it was him, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"You've also awakened innate soul power?"

"Mistress, is this your friend?"

Yu Xiaogang also looked at Wang Teng and asked with some interest.

"Yes, teacher, Wang Teng is from Huwang Village, a neighboring village."

Tang San explained.

"Sir."

Wang Teng quickly stepped forward and asked sincerely, "May I also become your disciple?"

At this moment, Wang Teng was still unsure which "version" of Yu Xiaogang was in front of him.

However, regardless of which version he was referring to, the knowledge that Yu Xiaogang possessed was undeniably real.

Yu Xiaogang should have mastered a great deal of knowledge, whether it be about the Soul Beast Encyclopedia, Soul Master Theory, or various experiences regarding Soul Rings and Soul Skills.

What Wang Teng lacks most right now is precisely this kind of systematic basic knowledge.

Therefore, even knowing that this master might be a bit of a "scammer," Wang Teng still wanted to try to become his apprentice.

After all, knowledge itself always has value.

"Oh? You also want to become my disciple?"

Upon hearing Wang Teng's request, Yu Xiaogang's lips curled up slightly.

Chapter 12 Master Yu Xiaogang

Upon hearing Wang Teng's request to become his apprentice, Yu Xiaogang almost instinctively straightened his back, puffed out his chest, and pulled in his stomach, completing the movement in one smooth motion.

He raised his chin, and his entire demeanor immediately became reserved.

"Yes, I want to become your apprentice!"

Wang Teng nodded in agreement.

Why do you want to become my disciple? Do you know me?

Yu Xiaogang continued to ask questions, his gaze sweeping over Wang Teng from head to toe.

"I don't know you, sir, but I know Tang San."

"He is a very calm and opinionated person."

"Even he is willing to become your disciple, so I think it's definitely the right thing to do to follow you and learn from you."

Wang Teng's words both praised Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.

Upon hearing this, both of them couldn't help but smile faintly.

"cough……"

Yu Xiaogang coughed lightly, seemingly quite pleased, and his tone softened.

"What is your martial soul? What is your innate soul power level?"

Wang Teng felt that his flattery seemed to have worked, so he dared not be negligent and immediately stretched out his right hand to activate his soul power.

A silver-white spinning top instantly appeared in his palm, buzzing loudly.

Wang Teng then flicked his wrist and threw the top to the ground.

The spinning top spun rapidly and began to glide around the three of them.

Soon, the metal top drew a clear circular mark on the bluestone pavement.

"Interesting... Although it's similar to a toy, it's made of metal. This should be considered a special kind of weapon spirit, at least capable of ranged attacks."

Yu Xiaogang stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"So, what is your innate soul power?"

This time, his tone was noticeably more forceful, as if he had developed a genuine interest in Wang Teng's peculiar martial spirit.

"Innate Soul Power Level 5".

Wang Teng answered truthfully.

However, the moment he finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang suddenly turned around and walked straight ahead, leaving behind only one sentence: "Xiao San, I'll take you to the Academic Affairs Office to register first."

After taking a couple of steps, he seemed to remember something and added without turning his head, "By the way, Wang Teng, right? I'm sorry, I can't take you as my apprentice."

Yu Xiaogang's voice came through steadily, with a deliberately maintained calmness.

"Because I only accept geniuses."

After saying that, he continued walking forward.

Upon seeing this, Tang San immediately followed, a smile still lingering on his face.

Wang Teng stood there, stunned, and didn't react for a moment.

"Wow... you're really good at putting on airs."

Wang Teng watched the two figures leave, and after a long while, he muttered something to himself.

He truly hadn't expected that his innate level five soul power wouldn't even qualify him to give Yu Xiaogang a second thought, yet the other party insisted on putting on such a high-handed attitude in front of him.

"Gangzi, you've thrown away your only chance to salvage your image."

Wang Teng shook his head helplessly, comforting himself, "If they don't want to accept it, then they don't want to accept it."

"I refuse to believe that someone like me, with a 'stat panel' and the ability to allocate points, will end up being inferior to you?"

After muttering a few words to himself, he quickly picked up his luggage and jogged to catch up with the two people ahead.

Nottingham College's campus is clearly divided: the east side is the student dormitory area, the main teaching building stands in the middle, and the west side is a vast training ground (that is, a playground).

The Academic Affairs Office, where new students register, is located on the first floor of the main teaching building.

Despite being only a junior soul master academy, Notting Academy is quite strictly managed.

Whether they are work-study students or regular students who pay tuition, they are treated equally in terms of registration, class assignment, and accommodation, and must obey the college's unified arrangements.

At this time, a queue had already formed in front of the registration window at the entrance of the Academic Affairs Office, with many new students waiting in line to register.

After arriving at the Academic Affairs Office with Tang San and Wang Teng, Yu Xiaogang did not queue up, but went straight to the desk at the front of the line.

At this moment, three teachers were sitting behind the desk, responsible for receiving guests.

An elderly man who looked to be in his sixties, and two young teachers in their thirties.

"Director Su, this is Tang San, a new student from Holy Soul Village. Could you please help him with the registration?"

Yu Xiaogang took the Spirit Hall's certificate from Tang San and gently placed it on the table.

"He's a master!"

"Okay, okay, I'll take care of it right away."

The elderly man, addressed as Director Su, smiled and agreed, his attitude very polite.

"Xiao San, after you register, these teachers will tell you the next steps."

"I'll be going now. I'll come find you later. I'll also take care of your studies, so don't worry."

Yu Xiaogang gently patted Tang San on the shoulder.

"Okay, teacher, take care."

Tang San nodded respectfully.

Yu Xiaogang put his hands behind his back and left unhurriedly.

Just now, Yu Xiaogang and the other two cut in line to register, which made Wang Teng, who was following behind, feel a little embarrassed.

Seeing Yu Xiaogang leave, Wang Teng quickly placed his own certificate on the table: "Director Su, this is my certificate."

"My name is Wang Teng. I come from Huwang Village and I am also a work-study student."

Director Su took Wang Teng's certificate and placed it below Tang San.

Then, while looking through Tang San's documents, he looked up and asked with a strange expression, "Tang San, did you just call Master 'teacher'?"

"You've become his disciple?"

"Yes."

Tang San readily admitted it.

"And what about you?" Director Su then looked at Wang Teng, "You've also become a disciple of the master?"

“The master said he only accepts geniuses.” Wang Teng answered honestly, “My innate soul power is only level five, so he didn’t accept me.”

"Only accepting geniuses? This...this..."

After hearing their answers, Director Su clearly understood Yu Xiaogang's behavior.

His lips twitched slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words back in the end, though his expression became somewhat subtle.