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

In the days leading up to their departure for the Star Dou Great Forest, Notting Academy welcomed a new batch of work-study students.

Among them, a girl with scorpion braids, wearing a pink skirt, and with an extremely cute appearance, attracted everyone's attention.

Her name is Xiao Wu.

Lin Yuan stood by the window in his office, quietly watching the lively figure on the playground, his gaze becoming meaningful.

coming.

The most important woman in Tang San's life, and also one of his most important "cheat codes".

[Beep! Detected the 100,000-year-old soul beast "Soft Bone Rabbit" in its transformed form, target: "Xiao Wu"!]

[System suggestion: Try to subdue this target. This will deal a devastating psychological blow to Tang San and significantly weaken his protagonist aura!]

Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

"To subdue? Just what I want."

On the playground, Tang San also noticed this unusual girl.

He could sense that Xiao Wu possessed a very special aura that made him want to get closer.

However, just as he was about to go up and say hello, Xiao Wu hopped away like a startled rabbit, completely ignoring his supposedly friendly smile.

This left Tang San feeling inexplicably frustrated.

Soon, the "traditional program" among the work-study students began.

Led by Wang Sheng, the dormitory leader, a group of senior work-study students surrounded Xiao Wu and Tang San, along with several other freshmen, intending to give them a hard time.

Tang San frowned, preparing to step forward and teach these arrogant brats a lesson using his Tang Clan's methods, while also "rescuing the damsel in distress" in front of Xiao Wu.

However, an indifferent voice rang out first.

"stop."

Lin Yuan had appeared on the outskirts of the crowd without anyone noticing.

He simply stood there quietly, the aura of a Soul Venerable expert emanating from him subtly causing Wang Sheng and the others to feel a chill run down their spines.

"Teacher Yu... Teacher Yu!" Wang Sheng shuddered in fright when he saw who it was.

"Sparring between students should stop when the point is reached. What kind of skill is it to bully the few or the strong with the weak?"

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over Wang Sheng and the others, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

He continued, "A Soul Master's strength lies not only in Soul Power, but also in Intelligence. Wang Sheng, your Martial Soul is the War Tiger, a powerful offensive beast Martial Soul. Its advantage is immense strength, but its disadvantage is insufficient agility. This female student, on the other hand, moves with light steps and agile movements, clearly belonging to the agility-based offensive style. Do you think, in a complex environment, your attack will even touch the hem of her clothes?"

These words left Wang Sheng speechless.

He just wanted to establish his authority, but he didn't expect to be caught red-handed by the most mysterious theoretical master in the academy and given a "theoretical lesson" on the spot.

"I..." Wang Sheng blushed and couldn't speak.

"Everyone, you can all leave now." Lin Yuan waved his hand.

Wang Sheng and his companions felt as if they had been granted a pardon and slunk away.

The conflict was thus resolved by Lin Yuan with a few words of theoretical knowledge.

Tang San's carefully prepared "hero saves the beauty" act ended before it even began.

He watched Lin Yuan's retreating figure with a complex expression.

On the one hand, he hated this man for taking away his opportunity; on the other hand, he had to admit that the man's profound theoretical knowledge was indeed unmatched.

Xiao Wu, on the other hand, curiously sized up Lin Yuan.

Her big eyes were filled with surprise.

Is this man the legendary "master" in the academy?

He doesn't seem... as cold and unapproachable as the rumors suggest.

Moreover, he immediately recognized that I was good at speed, that's amazing!

Xiao Wu felt a surge of curiosity about Lin Yuan.

After the commotion subsided, Lin Yuan did not leave. He waited until everyone around him had dispersed before slowly walking up to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu felt a little nervous under his gaze and subconsciously took a step back: "T-Teacher, thank you."

Lin Yuan smiled gently, shook his head, and then said softly in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"No need to thank me. After all, a purebred 100,000-year-old Soft-Boned Rabbit like you is a rare sight these days. Wouldn't it be a pity if you got hurt by those little guys?"

boom!

These words, like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploded in Xiao Wu's mind!

Her face drained of color instantly, her body stiffened on the spot, and for the first time, her lovely big eyes revealed expressions of "fear" and "despair"!

My identity... has been exposed!

He knew! He knew he was a soul beast!

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Xiao Wu's mind.

She knew about the greed of human soul masters towards 100,000-year-old soul beasts!

That means a 100,000-year-old spirit ring and a 100,000-year-old spirit bone!

It's a temptation that no titled Douluo could resist!

"You...you're going to kill me?"

Xiao Wu's voice was trembling, and her body had subconsciously assumed a fighting stance.

Seeing her looking so alarmed, Lin Yuan smiled.

He slowly shook his head, his smile gentle and sincere:

"Kill you? Why would I kill you? I'm not interested in a 100,000-year spirit ring."

He paused, looked into Xiao Wu's surprised and uncertain eyes, and continued:

"Compared to a spirit ring, I'm more interested in a student with potential. How about it, are you interested in listening to my lesson?"

Xiao Wu was completely stunned.

She had absolutely no idea what this man was up to. He had discovered her biggest secret, yet he hadn't made a move; instead… he wanted to take her on as a student?

This...this is completely illogical!

But in any case, the fact that the other party did not make a move immediately was great news for her.

Gratitude, doubt, wariness, curiosity... a mix of complex emotions intertwined.

Lin Yuan was secretly delighted as he watched her ever-changing expression.

"I'm going to have Tang San's Xiao Wu!"

For the first few days, Xiao Wu remained highly wary of Lin Yuan.

She would deliberately avoid him, but couldn't help observing him in secret.

She discovered that Lin Yuan was indeed as he had said, showing no greed for her soul beast identity and never mentioning what happened that night to anyone.

He remained as gentle and composed as ever.

This calm actually helped Xiao Wu gradually put her mind at ease.

Finally, one evening, she couldn't resist and took the initiative to find Lin Yuan, who was reading in the library.

"What...what did you mean the other day when you said there was a problem with my cultivation method?"

Xiao Wu's voice was very soft, like a kitten tentatively extending its paw.

Lin Yuan looked up from a thick book titled "A Study on the Origin of Soul Beasts on the Continent," and when he saw her, a gentle smile appeared on his face, as if he had expected her to come.

"sit."

He pointed to the empty seat opposite him.

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment, but still sat down.