Douluo Continent: The original Yu Xiaogang brutally defeats Tang San at the start.

Lin Yuan, far away at Notting College, suddenly heard a system notification in his mind.

[Ding! Tang San's emotional value has been detected as -80. You have gained 5000 points for tormenting Tang San!]

He paused for a moment, then smiled knowingly.

"Looks like he saw the 'gift' I gave him. This is just the beginning; the real show is yet to come."

At this moment, in the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San knelt on both knees, his fists slamming hard into the ground, oblivious to the blood flowing freely.

His mind began to twist violently.

"The original work? What utter rubbish about the original work!"

His mind was screaming wildly:

"Why is this happening? The master in the book was my mentor who guided me to the top, the person I respect most! But now, this world's 'Yu Xiaogang' has become my greatest enemy!"

Do not!

He is not Yu Xiaogang; he is just a devil disguised as a teacher!

Tang San slowly stood up, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and his eyes no longer showed any signs of collapse, but instead a chilling coldness and resentment.

He made up his mind. He would secretly investigate this "Yu Xiaogang" and find out who this man was and what he wanted to do!

"If the normal path is blocked..."

Tang San lowered his head, looking at his hands trembling with anger, and spoke in a hoarse voice,

"Then I'll use... the Tang Clan's method."

Since Lin Yuan returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, Xiao Wu has keenly sensed that he has changed.

This change refers not to attitude, but to capability.

Lin Yuan's aura became more restrained yet dangerous, especially when he moved his body unintentionally; Xiao Wu could always sense a sharp aura flash by.

Finally, during one of their private training sessions, Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak up.

"Teacher, did you... go hunting soul beasts again?"

Her big eyes were filled with worry.

During his cultivation, Lin Yuan would occasionally let a sliver of the Eight Spider Lances on his back protrude in order to adapt to the new power. Although he would quickly retract them, Xiao Wu, who was always watching him, still caught a trace of it.

Lin Yuan felt a warmth in his heart when he saw Xiao Wu's concerned eyes.

He didn't hide anything, nodding and admitting, "Yes, I went to the Star Dou Great Forest, absorbed my fifth spirit ring, and even managed to obtain an external spirit bone."

As he spoke, eight menacing purplish-black spider spears slowly extended from his back, gleaming with a chilling luster in the sunlight.

Xiao Wu was startled by the sudden scene and subconsciously took a step back. But when she saw Lin Yuan's gentle eyes, she mustered her courage and walked back. Curious, she stretched out her finger and carefully poked the tip of one of the spider spears.

"Wow...that's amazing!"

Xiao Wu exclaimed sincerely, her eyes sparkling.

Lin Yuan smiled slightly, put away the Eight Spider Lances, and said softly:

"This world is too dangerous. Only by becoming stronger can I protect myself and... the people I care about."

His gaze was fixed intently on Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu's face flushed red instantly. She lowered her head, her heart pounding uncontrollably, and she murmured an "Mmm".

[Ding! Xiao Wu's affection level +10%, current affection level: 60%!]

Lin Yuan's smile deepened.

However, this heartwarming scene was witnessed by someone not far away.

Tang San clenched his fists tightly inside his sleeves, his nails almost digging into his flesh.

Seeing Xiao Wu and Lin Yuan's intimate posture, and the shy blush on Xiao Wu's face, an unnamed flame of jealousy burned fiercely in his heart.

"Even Xiao Wu... is siding with him?"

Since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San has been trying to find an opportunity to extract some information from Lin Yuan, who has the best relationship with Xiao Wu.

He took a deep breath, composed himself, and walked towards the two of them.

"Xiao Wu".

Tang San forced out what he thought was a gentle smile.

"Tang San? Is something wrong?"

When Xiao Wu saw him, the blush on her face quickly faded, replaced by a polite but distant expression.

"It's nothing, I just saw you chatting quite happily with Master... oh no, Teacher Yu."

Tang San tried to get closer to him.

"By the way, Teacher Yu, your strength seems to have improved a lot recently. Did you encounter some kind of fortuitous opportunity?"

His words seemed concerned, but they were actually a test.

Before Lin Yuan could speak, Xiao Wu spoke first:

"This is the teacher's own hard work. Tang San, it's not a good habit to pry into other people's privacy."

Her tone was tactful, but the refusal was quite obvious.

She instinctively sensed that Tang San was acting strangely today; there was something unsettling about the way he looked at her teacher.

Tang San's smile froze.

He never expected that Xiao Wu would actually contradict him to his face for the sake of "Yu Xiaogang"!

His inner anger was about to erupt like a volcano, but he forcibly suppressed it and forced a smile:

"I apologize for being presumptuous. Please continue."

After saying that, he turned and left, his back view looking somewhat desolate. But no one saw that the moment he turned around, his handsome face was filled with ferocity and resentment.

"Good! Well done, Yu Xiaogang! Well done, Xiao Wu! You just wait!"

Watching Tang San's departing figure, Xiao Wu frowned slightly and said to Lin Yuan, "Teacher, I think Tang San is acting strange today."

Lin Yuan noticed her expression had become much more serious. He lowered his voice and said in a tone only the two of them could hear:

"Xiao Wu, stay away from Tang San from now on."

Why?

Xiao Wu was puzzled.

"Because he is a very cunning person, far more complex than he appears on the surface."

Lin Yuan's eyes deepened:

"Do you believe me? He's not from this world, or rather, his soul comes from another place full of intrigue and treachery—the Tang Clan. His expertise lies in poison and all sorts of insidious hidden weapons."

"Tang Clan? Hidden weapons?"

Xiao Wu was so shocked by Lin Yuan's words that her mouth dropped open.

She had never heard of these words before, but from Lin Yuan's solemn expression, she could sense the danger hidden behind them.

"Do you think someone who was a master of hidden weapons in his past life would honestly become an ordinary Soul Master?"

Lin Yuan continued, "He might have ulterior motives for approaching you. So you must be careful of him."

Lin Yuan's words were like a bombshell, exploding in Xiao Wu's heart.

She recalled Tang San's behavior over the past few days, especially the look in his eyes hidden beneath his gentle smile just now, and couldn't help but shudder.

She stared at Tang San's retreating figure in the distance, her eyes filled with vigilance and wariness.

Meanwhile, Tang San, back in his dormitory, pulled a package out from under his bed.

The package was opened, revealing sheets of blueprints filled with intricate mechanisms.

He stroked the blueprints, his eyes as cold as a venomous snake.

"Yu Xiaogang, do you think you can defeat me like this? You underestimate me, Tang San, and you underestimate the ultimate techniques of the Tang Sect!"

"I will make you regret what you've done for the rest of your life!"