In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 136 That guy definitely ran away again.

"So why didn't you help him hunt down his first spirit ring?" Yu Feng thought to himself.

For an ordinary Soul Master with no background, obtaining the best-aged 100-year Soul Ring as their first Soul Ring is no easy feat; it is arguably the most difficult time.

Offering help in times of need is completely different from adding to someone's success when they've already made it big.

He had recently heard some news about Zhu Wu's story from his family; he had a rather miserable childhood.

"Alright, we'll talk about that later. Right now, what you need to focus on most is training hard and preparing for the upcoming Soul Master Competition." Flander continued, glancing at Ma Hongjun as he spoke. "Fatty, whether you can resolve your martial soul defect as soon as possible probably depends on this competition, you know what I mean? So, from now on, focus on your training, understand?"

"I can't conjure up 1000 million gold soul coins out of thin air."

Go all in? As a direct disciple, how could Ma Hongjun not understand Flander's little tricks?

Then Flander's seductive voice rang out again.

"Think about it carefully, Fatty. If you can fix your spirit's flaws, you might even lose all that fat and become a handsome guy. Plus, with your outstanding performance in the Spirit Master Competition, you could pick any wife you want, right?"

"Who cares if I can raise enough money? I'll just get all fired up first," Flanders thought to himself.

Ma Hongjun's entire body jiggled with fat as he stood at attention. "Teacher, just watch closely, I definitely won't let you down."

Yu Xiaogang glanced at Flander and said calmly, "Alright, everyone go back and rest."

"We'll continue training in half an hour."

"Yes, Master!" the crowd responded, got up and went back to their rooms, and Yu Xiaogang also left on his own.

Watching Yu Xiaogang's departing figure, and glancing at Ma Hongjun, Flander hesitated for a moment before turning around and striding out the door.

In the afternoon, at the Blue Tyrant Academy reception room.

"Boss Fu, it really is you!" Liu Erlong walked in with a joyful expression.

"Second Sister, it's been a long time." Flander was equally delighted and stood up from his seat with a smile.

Liu Erlong strode over, sat down in the seat next to him, and complained, "Brother Fu, you haven't come to see me for so long, and you haven't even told me where you live. You're always so mysterious when you send a letter. I can't even reply to your letter or go to see you. This is a bit unfair of you."

"My place is so shabby, I wouldn't dare invite you over," Flander laughed.

"So what's wrong with you today? Why did you suddenly decide to come to my place?" Liu Erlong asked.

"A few years ago, I founded an academy called Shrek Academy," Flander said with a smile. "Some time ago, while training students at the Great Soul Arena, I happened to run into Qin Ming, a graduate who was now an instructor at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I thought that this year's students were quite strong, and the upcoming Soul Master Competition would be a good opportunity for them to gain experience, so I brought them to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to try and get a spot."

"It's also a way to find a place for my academic mentors who have been with me for so many years to retire."

"Hmph!" Liu Erlong snorted lightly, looking displeased.

"Why go to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy? Is my Blue Tyrant Academy really that bad?"

"To be honest, I didn't actually want to come to Tiandou City. It was entirely Xiao Gang's idea." Flander immediately shifted the blame.

Liu Erlong's expression immediately changed, and he said urgently, "Xiao Gang is here too, so why didn't he come to see me?"

"I would like to bring him along, but you know how stubborn he is," Flander said with a helpless expression.

Liu Erlong was stunned, a sorrowful look in her eyes. "Does he really not want to see me?"

Seeing Liu Erlong's reaction, a complex emotion flashed in Flander's eyes before he said, "If you want to see him, it's not impossible. You're already in Tiandou City, meeting him shouldn't be difficult. However, you'd better think carefully about how you want to face him first."

"Otherwise, that guy would definitely have run away again."

Liu Erlong gritted her teeth, slammed her hand on the table, and said, "Hmph, even if I have to tie him up, I'll keep him by my side. Boss Fu, you can take me to him now!"

"Well, let's do it later," Flander said. "It's not really appropriate with the trainees around."

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That evening, outside the small courtyard on the west side of the Tiandou Royal Academy.

"Speak, what do you want me to come out here for?" Yu Xiaogang said calmly as he followed Flander to the shade of the tree.

Liu Erlong emerged from behind the tree and called out softly in a gentle voice, "Xiao Gang!"

Yu Xiaogang froze instantly, then saw Flander turn and leave, saying, "You two talk."

Meanwhile, on the other side, on the path outside the dormitory, Dugu Yan, who had come to take a walk with Ye Lingling after dinner, spoke up.

"Lingling, I've learned some things about Shrek Academy and that master." Ning Rongrong immediately shared what she had seen and heard.

Ye Lingling listened quietly, her brows gradually furrowing.

"Lingling, you're my best friend, and I don't want to see you get screwed over by that old guy." After finishing her story, Dugu Yan continued, "And those students from Shrek Academy aren't good people either. You'd better not listen to what they say."

Ye Lingling couldn't help but recall Xiao Wu's complaints about Long Yingtian earlier that day, and nodded gently.

"If you feel you can't stand it anymore, then leave the team and join our second team," Dugu Yan suggested.

"Your martial soul ability is healing, which doesn't conflict with Ning Rongrong's support ability. Besides, you probably know that the dean of Shrek Academy took that fat guy to see Long Yingtian today. Since the young sect master has a way to solve that fat guy's martial soul defect, he might be able to solve yours too. Although I don't know what kind of reward is required, at least it's an opportunity, isn't it?"

"Sister Yan, I will consider it," Ye Lingling said solemnly.

"How about I ask the young sect leader for you?" Dugu Yan suddenly said. "If it's just 1000 million gold soul coins, your family should be able to scrape together that much. If you're still short, as long as it's not too much, I can lend it to you."

Ye Lingling was very touched and said sincerely, "Sister Yan, thank you."

"Why are you being so polite with me?" Dugu Yan smiled.

"Let's go for a walk first, and then I'll take you back to your dorm later."

"At this time, the young sect leader should still be cultivating his soul power. I'll ask him for you later."

"Mm." Ye Lingling nodded gently.

After a while, the living room door creaked open, and Yu Xiaogang walked blankly toward the room with a somewhat dazed look in his eyes.

"Teacher," Tang San, who was sitting on the sofa chatting with Xiao Wu to aid digestion, called out softly. Yu Xiaogang seemed not to hear him and stepped straight into the corner of the corridor, where Xiao Wu was in sight.

"What's wrong with Master? Why do you look so lost and dejected?" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.

"How would I know?" Tang San smiled wryly.

"Hey, Erlong, it's getting late. Why don't you stay in my little courtyard for the night?" Outside the door, Flander stepped forward and comforted the heartbroken Liu Erlong.

"Anyway, there are still empty rooms. Maybe Xiaogang will have a change of heart after he wakes up."

Liu Erlong nodded slightly and followed Flander toward the courtyard.

Pushing open the door, I immediately saw Tang San and Xiao Wu still in the living room.

The two looked puzzled, their eyes fixed on Liu Erlong.

(End of this chapter)