Douro Continent

Chapter 27 My name is Xiao Wu, the "Wu" in "dancing" (Part 4)

"Isn't that Wang Sheng and his gang of penniless bastards?" A discordant voice came as soon as they entered the cafeteria.

Tang San looked in the direction from which the voice came and saw a group of senior students standing on the stairs between the first and second floors, looking down at them.

The speaker was a handsome male student, about eleven or twelve years old, whose eyes revealed deep disdain. He was wagging his finger at Wang Sheng and said, "A poor wretch is a poor wretch. He'll probably never be able to eat on the second floor."

On the way to the cafeteria, Wang Sheng had already told Xiao Wu about the rule that the leader of Dormitory 7 had to stand up for the work-study students, and Xiao Wu readily agreed. Now, seeing someone provoking her, she immediately became angry, "Who do you think you are? What's so great about being on the second floor?"

A part-time student next to Xiaowu whispered in her ear, "The second floor is where you order food separately. It's very expensive; we really can't afford it."

Xiao Wu's figure was similar to Tang San's. She had been hidden behind Wang Sheng before, but now that she had come out, the students on the stairs naturally saw her. The male student who had spoken immediately brightened up, "What a pretty little loli! Too bad she's a work-study student. Wang Sheng, I'm going to eat now, I'll let you go this time."

As they spoke, the group of people went up the stairs to the second floor.

Xiao Wu was about to chase after him when Tang San grabbed her arm. "Never mind, we're here to eat."

Xiao Wu gave Tang San a disdainful look. "Are you that timid?"

Tang San didn't explain, and went straight to the end of the food queue to join the line.

Tang Clan Rules: All Tang Clan disciples must not easily provoke trouble, but if anyone takes the initiative to infringe, they will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.

From an adult's perspective, the students in this academy, regardless of their personalities, are just a group of children. Tang San has no interest in having a transmigrator with an adult mindset compete with a child who is only ten years old.

However, Wang Sheng appreciated Xiao Wu's personality even more.

Just then, Tang San saw a familiar face and quickly went up to him, "Teacher, you've come to eat too."

It was indeed the master who arrived. He nodded to him and asked, "Is everything packed?"

Tang San nodded respectfully and said, "Thank you for the bedding, teacher."

The master patted him on the shoulder and said, "Come with me to the second floor for dinner. Then I'll show you around my place."

Tang San shook his head and said, "No, teacher, I'd rather eat with my roommates." He never wanted to be a maverick.

The master didn't insist, nodded, and said, "Alright, you did the right thing. Go ahead. Wait for me at the cafeteria entrance after you finish eating." With that, he went straight upstairs to the second floor.

For some reason, Tang San felt that Grandmaster and his father were somewhat similar. Although his father spoke very little, while Grandmaster spoke more, they both possessed a special quality in their demeanor. This was especially true of Grandmaster, who exuded a more pronounced air of seriousness even when he smiled.

Wang Sheng approached Tang San and asked, "Do you know Grandmaster?"

Tang San nodded and said, "He is my teacher."

Wang Sheng said with a strange expression, "Really? You've become Grandmaster's disciple? His strength isn't that great. In our academy, Grandmaster is just a guest figure. It's said that he only stayed in the academy because of his good relationship with the dean. To put it bluntly, he's just a freeloader. I heard that Grandmaster is almost fifty years old and hasn't broken through to the Great Soul Master realm yet, and his martial soul is only level twenty-nine. I'm afraid he'll never break through again in his lifetime."

Tang San raised his head and looked at Wang Sheng seriously. "If you don't want to spar with me again, please don't make unwarranted comments about my teacher. This is the first time, and I hope it's the last. Thank you for your kindness, but I think you don't need to treat me."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the cafeteria.

Wang Sheng was stunned by Tang San's strong reaction. Xiao Wu and the other students beside him were also confused as to why he was acting this way.

"A teacher for a day is a father for life"—for Tang San, this was more than just a saying. Having become Grandmaster's disciple, his respect for him was genuine. If it had been someone else, rather than the well-liked Wang Sheng, who had accused Grandmaster of freeloading, Tang San would likely have attacked immediately.

Wang Sheng said with some annoyance, "This is inexplicable. Is this kid crazy?"

Xiao Wu watched Tang San's departing figure. Although he was still wearing clothes full of patches, his slender figure seemed to have gained a taller appearance.

After eating his dry rations with just water, Tang San quickly returned to the canteen. This time, he didn't go inside, but stood quietly at the entrance waiting. Many passing students cast curious glances at him, but he seemed oblivious, his eyelids drooping as he ignored them.

After waiting for a good half hour, the master finally came out of the dining hall, accompanied by a middle-aged man of similar age.

The middle-aged man wore a long robe and was more handsome than the master, with a slightly protruding chin and a gentle smile on his face.

"Let's go, Xiao San." Master greeted Tang San, who was standing at the entrance of the cafeteria.

The middle-aged man beside the master chuckled, "Is this your newly accepted disciple?"

The master nodded.

The middle-aged man patted the master on the shoulder. "Alright, good luck. I'm off." After saying that, he glanced at Tang San and then headed in another direction.

The master's residence was a small room in a corner on the top floor of the dormitory building. The room was only about 30 square meters. The furnishings inside were also very simple. Only a bookshelf that occupied two walls and was filled with various books caught Tang San's eye.

(End of this chapter)