Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

At the end of the letter, Yu Yuanzhen wrote in bold: "I have heard that this person has a deep understanding of martial spirits and may be able to refine a pill that can break through the bottleneck of a special martial spirit. Gang'er, I have been concerned about your situation. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to try. If needed, I can provide all the support you need."

There might be a pill that can help you break through level 30!

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiaogang was almost incredulous. He suddenly stood up from his chair, his hand holding the letter trembling violently with excitement, the paper making a rustling sound.

Could it be that the method he had been searching for all his life, the method he had dreamed of to break through to level 30, was about to appear in such an unexpected way?

Could it be that Yu Xiaogang truly has a chance to shed his reputation as a useless person and continue on the path of a Soul Master?

The enormous surprise made Yu Xiaogang dizzy.

He leaned on the table, panting heavily, trying to calm himself down.

No, not necessarily.

Yu Xiaogang forced himself to sit down and took a few deep breaths. After all, so many years had passed, and he had traveled far and wide, consulted countless ancient books, but had not found any effective method.

This suddenly appearing Title Douluo, although his pills have miraculous effects, may not be able to solve Luo Sanpao's martial soul defect, which is considered a problem in the world of soul masters.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. He had learned this lesson far too many times.

Yu Xiaogang struggled internally. Reason told him that this was likely another empty promise, but the flame of hope deep within his heart could not be extinguished no matter what.

"Even if there's only a sliver of a possibility, even if it's only one in ten thousand, I have to give it a try!" Yu Xiaogang clenched his fist, his nails digging deep into his palm, a near-obsessive glint in his eyes. He couldn't afford to miss any more opportunities.

He planned to set off for Tiandou City as soon as possible to personally meet His Majesty Gedo.

However, before that, Yu Xiaogang thought of Tang San and Cinderella.

These two children are exceptionally talented, the most gifted geniuses he has ever seen. They are the best vehicles for him to prove the correctness of his theories, and the key to whether he can become famous in mainland China in the future.

Thinking of the two of them, he sighed again.

He believed that although he had a good relationship with Tang San and Cinderella, and they often came to him to chat and learn, and treated him with great respect, he could even say that he was their closest and most trusted teacher in Notting Academy.

Moreover, he shared almost everything he knew, imparting the essence of his years of research to them without reservation, especially placing high hopes on Cinderella, who was quick to grasp concepts and adept at applying them in new situations.

However, they are only willing to recognize themselves as ordinary teachers now, but they are still unwilling to formally become his disciples and become his personal disciples.

Yu Xiaogang felt somewhat helpless and dissatisfied with this.

He guessed that Tang San and Cinderella were willing to become his disciples, since who else in Notting City could give them such systematic and profound guidance besides him?

It's just that their father, Tang Hao, was unwilling, and they couldn't go against his wishes.

Although the man has disappeared without a trace, the shadow he cast still affects the two children.

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang felt a pang of resentment towards Tang Hao. That rude and reckless man only knew how to solve problems with his fists; he didn't understand the true meaning of education, much less the immense value of Yu Xiaogang's theories!

If he could completely take these two children under his wing, he was confident that he could train them into monsters that would shock the entire Soul Master world!

"Ugh……"

Yu Xiaogang could only console himself that as long as they didn't take other people as their teachers, he, as their de facto mentor and theoretical guide, already had the upper hand.

This bond of kinship will always be useful in the future.

Therefore, in order to further strengthen his relationship with Tang San and Cinderella and deepen their dependence and gratitude towards him, Yu Xiaogang immediately came up with a brilliant idea.

He decided to take Tang San and Cinderella to Heaven Dou City to learn about the elixir.

On the one hand, Tiandou City is far more prosperous than Notting City, and has abundant Soul Master resources. Taking them to see the world is itself a favor.

On the other hand, and more importantly, he believed that if his trip went smoothly, he could indeed obtain the elixir from His Majesty Gedo.

He would also take the opportunity to ask them for some pills that would allow them to absorb spirit rings from higher-level opponents...

Yu Xiaogang could almost imagine how grateful Tang San and Cinderella would be when he presented them with that miraculous elixir that could change the fate of a Soul Master.

By then, it will probably be a natural thing to get them to formally become disciples.

Even if Tang Hao returns in the future, faced with the established fact and the gratitude for the pills, he probably wouldn't be able to say anything against it.

This is a great opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: it can solve my own problems and completely bind these two geniuses together!

Thinking of this, Yu Xiaogang's spirits lifted, and even the excitement he had felt because of his father's letter and the news about the elixir calmed down considerably.

He glanced out the window; it was already afternoon. He straightened his robes and decided to go find Tang San and Cinderella immediately.

He didn't intend to reveal the details of the elixir at this time. After all, he wasn't sure if he could actually get it. If he brought it up now and it turned out to be a waste of his breath, it would only make him seem like he was just boasting.

What he wanted was to deliver the elixir to them as a weighty surprise and a token of gratitude.

……

The afternoon classes had just ended when the students of Notting City Junior Soul Master Academy poured out of the classrooms.

Yu Xiaogang stopped Tang San and Cinderella on a path in the back garden of the academy, as they were about to go to the cafeteria together.

"Master?" Cinderella's face immediately lit up with a sweet and obedient smile when she saw Yu Xiaogang, her azure eyes as clear as a lake.

She wore a simple white dress today, and her long golden hair shone softly in the sunset, making her look exceptionally pure and beautiful.

Chapter 142 Planning Ahead

Tang San followed beside Cinderella. When he saw Yu Xiaogang, he simply nodded slightly as a greeting, his expression remaining calm and indifferent beyond his years.

His gaze swept quickly over Yu Xiaogang, with a hint of scrutiny that was barely perceptible, before returning to Cinderella.

Yu Xiaogang cleared his throat, forced what he thought was a friendly smile, and said to the two, "Xiao San, Cindy, there's something I need to tell you. I need to leave Notting City soon to go to Tiandou City to handle some personal matters."

He paused, carefully observing their reactions, before continuing to offer bait: "Heaven Dou City is the imperial capital, incredibly prosperous, teeming with Soul Masters, and boasts the continent's most prestigious Soul Master Academy, as well as countless trading markets and resources. It far surpasses our Notting City. I think that you two are exceptionally talented, but confining yourselves to this small city will ultimately limit your horizons. Would you be willing to come with me and broaden your horizons?"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the two of them with anticipation, especially Cinderella.

In his view, what young person doesn't yearn for the bustling capital?

Moreover, a smart and insightful girl like Cindy should understand that going to Tiandou City means more opportunities and resources.

Sure enough, Cinderella's face showed just the right amount of surprise and longing.

"Heaven Dou City? Master, are you telling the truth? Can we really go there?"

Yu Xiaogang was secretly pleased. He stroked his non-existent beard and nodded reservedly: "Of course it's true. If you're willing, I'll go and explain to the academy that I can take you with me. Along the way, I can continue to guide your cultivation and tell you about my experiences in the Soul Master world."

However, to Yu Xiaogang's surprise, Cinderella did not agree immediately. She turned to look at Tang San beside her and asked softly, "Xiao San, what do you think?"

Tang San is currently contemplating going to Heaven Dou City.

He was indeed tempted. But not because of the prosperity, resources, and worldly experience that Yu Xiaogang mentioned; those things held little appeal for him.

He was thinking about something else: concealed weapons.

Nottingham was too small, and the materials he could buy for making hidden weapons were too few and of inconsistent quality.

Many of the exquisite hidden weapons of the Tang Clan in his memory could not be made due to a lack of suitable materials.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice, which left him with a wealth of skills but no way to use them, and he often felt anxious.

He desperately needed more and better materials to forge a weapon powerful enough to protect his sister.

Tiandou City is a major city, the capital of the empire, where caravans and resources from all over the continent converge. He should be able to find more of the metals, ores, and other special materials he needs there.

With better materials, he could create even more powerful hidden weapons.

Hidden arrows, sand-spraying projectiles, crossbows with tightly wrapped floral patterns... even, given enough materials and conditions, it's not impossible for powerful hidden weapons like the Buddha's Wrath Lotus or the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles to reappear.

By then, his ability to protect his sister will be greatly enhanced.

He was confident that anyone who dared to show any improper intentions towards his sister would be made to disappear without a trace.

As for Yu Xiaogang's true purpose in inviting them? Tang San didn't care at all. In his eyes, Yu Xiaogang was always a hypocrite who needed to be guarded against and who harbored ulterior motives.

But this time, the hypocrite's suggestion happened to perfectly align with his own needs. Why not take advantage of this opportunity to acquire resources from Heaven Dou City and enhance his self-defense capabilities?

Just as Tang San was pondering the matter and was already considering it, Cinderella was also quickly weighing the pros and cons.

Tiandou City was the center of the empire's power, a place where Queen Eva, the witch Gothel, Snow White, and other characters from fairy tales like her were active.

Once you get there, there will definitely be many more ways to gain reputation points than in Nottingham. Even just showing your face from afar might attract some attention.

Moreover, Tiandou City is a hub of resources, so there might be opportunities to exchange for Godo's potions in other ways, or to come across other chances to quickly improve one's strength.

More importantly, she noticed that Tang San wanted to go. Although Tang San was usually taciturn, she knew that he had been troubled recently because he couldn't find suitable materials to make hidden weapons.

Tian Dou City means more opportunities and better materials.

This was incredibly tempting for Tang San, who was obsessed with improving his strength, especially to protect his sister.

Cinderella instantly understood the hidden intention behind Tang San's silence.

She was quick-witted and immediately combined this interest with her own needs, rapidly weighing the options in her mind.

"Master, thank you for taking us to see the world! Xiao San and I really want to see the prosperity of Tian Dou City! But, wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"

Cinderella turned around, a smile of surprise and gratitude blooming on her face, a smile that looked especially sincere and touching in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Her words carried just the right amount of excitement and a hint of unease, like a well-behaved child who longed to go out but was afraid of causing trouble for her elders.

Looking at her like this, Yu Xiaogang felt very pleased and thought his decision was absolutely correct.

He waved his hand dismissively, trying to project an air of magnanimity: "What's the trouble? You are my students, and it is my responsibility as your teacher to broaden your horizons. Besides, with your talents, you will eventually leave Nottingham and venture into a wider world. This is just a matter of bringing it forward a little."

Yu Xiaogang's gaze swept over Tang San, who still had no expression. He automatically interpreted Tang San's silence as acquiescence and introversion, which further solidified his judgment that "this child has poor theoretical comprehension, but fortunately he is obedient."

"In that case, you should make preparations today, and we'll depart tomorrow or the day after," Yu Xiaogang concluded. "I'll take care of the formalities at the academy."

"Yes, Master! We will definitely prepare well!" Cinderella obediently replied, pulling Tang San to bow to Yu Xiaogang.

Watching Yu Xiaogang leave with a satisfied expression, Cinderella's sweet smile gradually faded, turning into a sly look.

She turned her head to look at Tang San and said softly, "Little San, if we go to Heaven Dou City, you should be able to find better materials, right?"

Tang San nodded, a sharp glint in his eyes: "Hmm. The materials in Notting City are too poor."

He paused, looked at Cinderella, and said with unwavering determination, "Sister, once we reach Heaven Dou City, I will create even better hidden weapons. I will never let anyone have the chance to harm you."

Tang San's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a resolute promise.

In his heart, protecting his sister was the highest principle above all else, and any potential danger had to be nipped in the bud.

Tiandou City is bustling, but that also means there are many people and many eyes on it. There will only be more villains who covet his sister's beauty, so he must plan ahead.

Chapter 143 Delivering the Message