Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Flander's pupils contracted.

He certainly understood what Yu Xiaogang was talking about.

While talent is important for Soul Master cultivation, proper guidance is equally crucial.

The choice of a spirit ring, the combination of a spirit skill, and even the duration and method of daily training can all affect a spirit master's future achievements.

And this is what Yu Xiaogang is best at.

“You mean…” Flander’s voice was a little hoarse.

“What I mean is, I can help you.” Yu Xiaogang leaned forward slightly, placed his hands on the table, and looked directly at Flander.

“Not just Tang San and Cinderella, I can help you train all the students at Shrek Academy.”

Flander's breath hitched.

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Yu Xiaogang continued, "Flander, we've known each other for so many years, you know my abilities. Perhaps I'm not as good as you in actual combat, but when it comes to understanding martial spirits and constructing cultivation systems, I wouldn't dare say I'm number one on the entire continent, but I'm definitely among the top tier."

He paused, his voice becoming even more persuasive.

"Imagine if every student in your academy could be like Tang San and Cinderella, acquiring the most suitable spirit rings at the most suitable age, cultivating the most efficient techniques, and combining them with the most appropriate spirit skills..."

"How much faster will their growth rate increase? How much stronger will their combat power become? After they graduate and make a name for themselves, how much will Shrek Academy's reputation be enhanced?" Flander's heart began to pound wildly.

He has run Shrek Academy for so many years and devoted countless efforts to it. How could he not want the academy to improve?

But reality is too cruel.

But now, Yu Xiaogang has given him a possibility.

A possibility that could truly allow Shrek Academy to rise to prominence.

“But…” Flander still hesitated. “Xiao Gang, I know your theoretical level, but what about practice? Training students is not just about talking on paper.”

Yu Xiaogang smiled slightly, a hint of arrogance in his smile.

"If I were just a theorist, how could Tang San and Cindy have achieved their current strength?"

Flanders fell silent.

His mind raced as he weighed the pros and cons.

The benefits of Yu Xiaogang joining Shrek Academy are obvious.

With his theoretical level, if he could develop a scientific training plan for the students, select suitable spirit rings, and match them with appropriate spirit skills, the students' growth rate would definitely increase significantly.

As the students grow stronger and make a name for themselves after graduation, Shrek Academy's reputation naturally rises.

At that point, will we still have to worry about not being able to recruit good students? Will we still have to worry about not having funding?

but……

Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang, a hint of doubt flashing in his small eyes.

"Xiao Gang, are you really willing to stay?" he asked. "With your status and background, why didn't you go to any major sect? Why did you choose my lousy academy?"

Yu Xiaogang remained silent for a moment.

His gaze was somewhat unfocused, as if he were recalling something, but it quickly returned to its clear.

“Because it’s clean here,” he said slowly. “There’s no backstabbing or infighting like in those sects, no disgusting unspoken rules. I need a pure environment and a group of students who are willing to believe in me to prove my theory.”

He looked at Flanders with sincere eyes.

"And here, you are."

Flanders felt a warmth in his heart.

He and Yu Xiaogang have known each other for decades. Although they have very different personalities—one is stingy and shrewd, and the other is obsessed with theory—their friendship is genuine.

Although those years traveling together across the mainland were arduous, they were among the most unforgettable memories of his life.

“Moreover,” Yu Xiaogang added, “Tang San and Cinderella are here. They are my most promising students, and I want to see them grow up with my own eyes.”

Flanders took a deep breath and finally made up his mind.

He stood up, walked up to Yu Xiaogang, and extended his hand.

"Welcome to Shrek Academy, Xiao Gang."

Yu Xiaogang also stood up and grasped Flander's hand.

The two held hands tightly.

“However,” Flander suddenly thought of something, a sly glint in his small eyes, “Xiao Gang, you know the conditions at the academy aren’t good, your treatment might be…”

“I don’t need any payment,” Yu Xiaogang interrupted him. “I’m here to put my theories into practice, not for money.”

Flander's eyes lit up.

Free of charge?

This is a great thing!

But he feigned a troubled expression: "How can this be? You need to make a living too..."

“Flander.” Yu Xiaogang looked at him helplessly.

"Alright, stop pretending. I know you're poor, I won't make things difficult for you. I have some savings myself, enough for me."

Flanders chuckled twice and rubbed his hands together.

"Well... I'm so sorry."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and sat back down in his chair.

“Now let’s get to the specifics.” He pushed up his glasses, his expression turning serious.

"I need to know the detailed information about all the students in the academy: their martial spirit, soul power level, soul ring configuration, cultivation habits... all the information."

Flander nodded quickly: "No problem, I'll go and get it sorted out right away."

“Furthermore,” Yu Xiaogang continued, “starting tomorrow, I will formulate the training plans for all students. I will arrange the most suitable training program based on each person’s specific situation.”

Flander hesitated for a moment: "Then, Xiao Gang, do you think... other students can also absorb spirit rings beyond their level like Tang San and Cinderella?"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at him.

“Unlikely.” He said bluntly, “Tang San and Cinderella are special cases. Their physical fitness, mental strength, and martial soul quality are far beyond ordinary people, which is why they can withstand the energy impact of a thousand-year soul ring at level 20.”

Flander was somewhat disappointed.

But Yu Xiaogang changed the subject.

“However, I can guarantee that under my guidance, each of them will be able to reach their own limit based on their current level,” Yu Xiaogang said. “Moreover, I will find a way to let them try to absorb soul beasts of higher age when they acquire their third and fourth soul rings.”

Flander's eyes lit up again.

"Really? You can do it?"

“We need some assistance.” Yu Xiaogang took out a small jade bottle from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"This is a pill from Her Majesty Gedo. It can enhance a Soul Master's physical fitness and increase the success rate of absorbing high-age Soul Rings."

Flander stared at the jade bottle, his breathing quickening.

Gedo's elixir!

Now, who on the entire continent doesn't know that the mysterious potion witch's elixirs have miraculous effects?

"This...this is too precious, isn't it?" Although Flander was stingy, he knew the value of this item.

Yu Xiaogang waved his hand.

“No matter how precious the elixir is, it is still meant to be used,” he said. “Flander, as I have said, I want to prove my theory. And the best proof is to cultivate a group of powerful Soul Masters.”

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the pitch-black night outside.

"Shrek Academy is my testing ground. And Tang San and Cinderella are the seeds I have chosen."

Flander also stood up and walked to Yu Xiaogang's side.

He looked at this old friend he had known for decades and suddenly felt a little unfamiliar with him.

In the past, Yu Xiaogang, though persistent in his theories, always carried a lingering sense of inferiority and resentment.

But now, his eyes are firm, his tone is confident, as if he has been reborn.

"Xiao Gang, you've changed," Flander said softly.

Yu Xiaogang turned around and adjusted his glasses.

“People always change,” he said. “I’ve wasted too much time on self-pity, and now I want to do something truly meaningful.”

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Flanders nodded.

"Okay, I support you."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Despite their different personalities and paths, at this moment, they found a common goal.

"Oh, right," Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered something, "How are Tang San and Cinderella doing at the academy? Have they gotten into any trouble?"

Flander's expression froze.

He recalled Zhao Wuji's bruised and swollen face, and the scene in the hotel that day where Tang San used strange methods to make Zhao Wuji wail in pain.

“This…” Flander hesitated, unsure whether to speak.

Yu Xiaogang keenly noticed his unusual behavior.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Flander sighed and finally decided to tell the truth.

He briefly recounted what happened at the hotel that day, and how Zhao Wuji was inexplicably injured later.

Of course, he omitted the details of Zhao Wuji using his power to bully Tang San and Cinderella, only saying that a conflict occurred between the students, and Zhao Wuji stepped in to mediate, but somehow got injured.