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

"It's very simple."

Lin Yuan closed the book, interlaced his fingers on the table, and calmly looked at Xiao Wu before slowly speaking.

"Although you have taken human form, your soul power circulation still retains too many habits from your soul beast days. It's like making a fish learn to run; it can move forward, but it's ultimately inefficient and makes it very easy to be exposed."

Xiao Wu seemed to understand, but the words "easily exposed" stung her like a needle.

This is what she is most worried about.

"Then... what should we do?"

She instinctively pressed for an answer.

"Humans have a cultivation system that is most suitable for them."

Lin Yuan's voice was full of guidance.

"What you need to do is completely abandon your cultivation instincts as a soul beast and instead learn the meditation methods of human soul masters, learning how to guide soul power to circulate throughout the meridians. In this way, your aura will be no different from that of a human soul master, and your cultivation speed will be at least 30% faster than it is now."

As he spoke, Lin Yuan explained to Xiao Wu in detail the most basic, yet also the most orthodox, meditation mantra for human soul masters, as well as the soul power circulation route diagram.

He explained things in a simple and clear way, using precise language to make those obscure and difficult theories easy to understand.

Xiao Wu listened, completely absorbed.

Following Lin Yuan's instructions, she tried it out briefly and immediately felt that the flow of soul power within her body was indeed much smoother than before!

The feeling was like a blocked river channel being instantly cleared!

The way she looked at Lin Yuan changed instantly.

If before, she felt more fear and curiosity towards Lin Yuan, now that feeling has quickly transformed into admiration and trust.

"You're amazing! Other teachers can't explain these things clearly!"

Xiao Wu exclaimed sincerely, her big eyes sparkling with admiration.

"It's just that I've been reading more books."

Lin Yuan smiled modestly, but this nonchalant demeanor only added to his unfathomable charm in Xiao Wu's eyes.

From that day on, Xiao Wu became Lin Yuan's little follower.

She no longer rejected his approach; instead, she would spend all her free time by his side, asking him for advice on various cultivation-related issues.

Lin Yuan also demonstrated the demeanor of a perfect teacher, answering every question and imparting all his knowledge.

He not only taught her how to cultivate, but also how to better conceal her soul beast aura.

"Remember, you are a human now, not a soul beast. Don't always hop and skip when you walk; that will cause unnecessary fluctuations in your aura. When you speak, control your emotions; drastic emotional fluctuations will also cause abnormalities in your soul power. And your ears..."

Lin Yuan pointed to her adorable bunny ears.

"Although you've concealed yourself with illusion magic, there's still a risk of being exposed in front of a skilled Soul Master. I'll teach you a mental energy concentration technique that can minimize the possibility of being seen through."

Xiao Wu almost always obeyed Lin Yuan's teachings.

She was amazed by Lin Yuan's vast and profound knowledge, as if there was nothing in the world that he didn't know.

In just half a month, Xiao Wu's entire demeanor underwent a significant change.

She became more composed, and her aura became more restrained.

If one did not know her identity beforehand, even a titled Douluo would probably find it difficult to tell that she was a 100,000-year-old soul beast in person.

Her affection for Lin Yuan grew rapidly through this daily teaching and admiration.

All of this was seen by another person, and it pained them deeply.

That person was Tang San.

He watched helplessly as the girl he had liked at first sight, the girl he had once wanted to protect, now revolved around Lin Yuan like a satellite.

Whenever he saw Xiao-Wu looking at Lin Yuan with eyes full of adoration and dependence, it felt as if a thousand steel needles were piercing his heart at the same time, making him feel both sore and bitter, and extremely uncomfortable.

He also tried to approach Xiao Wu and talk to her.

"Xiao Wu, the weather's nice today, how about we go for a walk in the back mountain?"

"No need, I'm going to the library."

Xiao Wu refused without even turning her head.

"Xiao Wu, if you have any questions about cultivation, you can ask me. My father taught me a lot."

"Thank you. Teacher Yu has already taught me, and I think he taught even better."

Xiao Wu's reply was polite but distant.

After several such experiences, Tang San fell into complete self-doubt.

"Where...where am I inferior to Yu Xiaogang?"

This thought, like a poisonous thorn, pierced deeply into his heart.

The flames of jealousy burned fiercely in his chest.

He began to unconsciously imitate Lin Yuan, learning to walk as steadily as him, to speak as gently as him, and even went to the library to devour theoretical books that he had previously disdained.

However, all of this was in vain. In Xiao Wu's eyes, his imitation only appeared clumsy and ridiculous.

Finally, on a sunny afternoon, the last straw that broke Tang San's back appeared.

On the academy's playground, Xiao Wu solemnly walked up to Lin Yuan and bowed deeply amidst the astonished gazes of countless people around her.

"Teacher Yu, I want to become your student!"

The girl's voice, clear and firm, echoed throughout the entire playground.

Lin Yuan looked at the serious-looking girl in front of him and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He knew that his investments over this period of time were finally coming to fruition.

"Have you thought it through? If you become my disciple, you'll have to listen to me from now on."

He was teasing her on purpose.

"I've made up my mind!"

Xiao Wu nodded emphatically, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.

"What you taught me is a hundred times better than what the teachers at the academy taught! Only you can truly guide my cultivation!"

"Alright, then I will accept you as my apprentice."

Lin Yuan gladly accepted.

The system notification sounded as expected the instant he nodded.

[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have successfully subdued the 100,000-year-old soul beast Xiao Wu, intercepting the protagonist Tang San's core opportunity!]

[Reward: 10000 points for "Abusing Tang San"!]

Tang San's corruption level increased by 4%!

[Unlock exclusive buff: Soul Beast Talent (Works together with the host and the tamed soul beast, permanently increasing cultivation speed to 1.5 times)!]

A series of system notifications made Lin Yuan feel extremely happy.

The huge reward of 10,000 points, along with the incredible cultivation speed buff, all of this proves how correct his decision was today!

But what pleased him even more was yet to come.

He reached out his hand, like a loving teacher, and gently and slowly patted Xiao Wu's head in front of everyone.

"With your teacher here, I won't let anyone bully you."

His actions were full of doting affection.

Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed red instantly, but instead of flinching, she obediently lowered her head, like a docile kitten.

This scene was like a red-hot branding iron, fiercely imprinted on Tang San's pupils in the distance.

His mind went completely blank at that moment.

My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, then torn apart.

pain!

The pain that goes deep into the bone marrow!

He saw the shy and happy expression on Xiao Wu's face, and Lin Yuan's gentle, victorious smile.

He felt like the whole world was spinning, and everyone around him was looking at him as if he were a loser.

"Xiao Wu... should have been mine... my childhood sweetheart..."

Tang San turned around dejectedly and left the playground step by step with difficulty.

No one saw that his hands, hanging at his sides, were clenched so tightly they were cracking, his nails digging deep into his palms, drawing blood.

An unprecedented sense of resentment and unwillingness grew wildly in his heart.

[Ding! Tang San's emotions have been drastically fluctuating, and his level of corruption is continuing to rise...]

Hearing the system's notification, Lin Yuan looked at Tang San's lonely and desolate back, and the smile on his lips grew even colder.

Tang San, this is just the beginning.

I'll accept your little dance.

Next, I will take away your spirit rings, your immortal herbs, and everything else.

I will make you watch with your own eyes how you go from being a chosen one to a penniless... good-for-nothing!