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

Chapter 403 Mu Gang

"What are you thinking about, brat?" Seeing Tang Hao's change in expression, Tang Chen's heart pounded again, and he scolded, "With the cultivation of the Dragon God Douluo, is it necessary for him to come here specifically to eavesdrop on the conversation of an unknown junior like you?"

"If it weren't for the fact that you're just a junior, and given his connections with the Spirit Hall, would you still be standing here talking to your grandfather?"

Tang Hao finally realized what was happening and lowered his head again.

"Grandpa, what happened next?" Tang Xiao asked.

Tang Chen's expression softened, but he glared at Tang Hao and continued, "Afterwards, Dragon God Douluo specially came to Spirit City and taught Qian Xunji a lesson. Then, at Qian Daoliu's suggestion, he chose to stay at Spirit Hall Academy to personally observe Bibi Dong and understand the truth."

"The result was that the master and disciple were on good terms, the rumors were false, and Bibi Dong even won the admiration of the Dragon God Douluo."

"No wonder Qian Xunji announced his remarriage not long after," Tang Xiao said. "This is a practical way of refuting the rumors."

Second brother, your rumor has stirred up quite a storm. I couldn't help but glance at my second brother, Tang Hao.

Tang Hao looked embarrassed.

He never imagined that a casual remark he had made, which he had forgotten exactly when, would have such power.

"Hmph." Tang Chen snorted coldly, "Consider this a lesson. Remember to be careful with your words and actions in the future."

"After you go back, go and learn etiquette from Yuehua for a while. You are not allowed to leave the house until you meet my requirements."

"Huh?" Tang Hao looked distressed.

Tang Chen ignored him and continued, "Xiao'er, inform the others that we will set off to return to the sect tomorrow morning."

"Yes, Grandpa," Tang Xiao replied respectfully.

The following morning, Tang Chen, now able to move again, arrived outside Wuhun City with Yu Yuanzhen's team, surrounded by his disciples.

They boarded the carriage and began their return journey.

Shortly after the two teams left, the wives and mentors of the Spirit Hall Academy began to exert their influence.

News of Yu Yuanzhen bringing Yu Xiaogang to visit the Dragon God Douluo began to spread throughout Wuhun City.

"Damn it! This Yu Xiaogang came to my Spirit Hall Academy for an exchange program with Bibi Dong, only to use her to steal my Spirit Hall's knowledge and solve its problems. Hmph, someone like that dares to dream of getting His Majesty the Dragon God's help? He's dreaming!"

"Exactly! In order to get closer to Bibi Dong as soon as possible, they even put aside their cultivation for several months. Isn't that putting the cart before the horse?"

"They have no shame at all; they don't deserve to be a Soul Master."

The period (.) caused a great deal of reaction.

For a time, the Soul Masters of the Spirit Hall felt a deep loathing for Yu Xiaogang.

Bibi Dong was furious upon learning the news.

"Hmph, this Yu Xiaogang actually dares to shamelessly come to the academy to ask Brother Yingtian for help."

"A shameless person is invincible," Sakura commented.

On the other side, Zhu Wu simply smiled upon hearing the news.

"Heh, Yu Xiaogang, let's see how you'll maintain your footing in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family when you go back. If you escape again, how will you befriend Flander and Liu Erlong while bearing this infamy, forming the so-called Golden Iron Triangle?"

"And without their help, how will you manage?"

Having arrived in this timeline, what he most wants to see is how Tang San will descend into this world. As for Yu Xiaogang, he doesn't care at all.

In fact, in the original novel, Yu Xiaogang was an insignificant character, and his presence or absence wouldn't have much impact on Tang San. Besides, it's Bibi Dong who has now published the theory of competitiveness; Yu Xiaogang's reputation is not prominent, and it's uncertain whether he will even be able to accept Tang San as his disciple in the future.

Most importantly, he never even considered letting the story of this world develop to that point.

Lost in thought, I got up and went out to the dean's office.

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and he has to go home to see his wife and children.

He asked the dean to inform Bibi Dong, who was still in the midst of her death, and then flew straight away from the academy, disappearing into the void.

His consciousness returned to his original form, went back to the Dragon Realm to be with his wife, and recounted his deeds in the mortal world.

During Zhu Wu's absence, the name of the strongest man on the continent, the man closest to a god, Dragon God Douluo, gradually spread throughout the entire continent. At the same time, news also spread that the ranking battle of the three upper sects and the four lower sects was about to begin, as well as the deeds of Yu Xiaogang at the Spirit Hall Academy.

The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan also quickly learned of this news, which aroused dissatisfaction among many clan members.

The Lunar New Year is a time when family members gather, and in front of family members, this dissatisfaction directly turns into verbal complaints.

"He actually thought of using a woman to gain knowledge? Has Yu Xiaogang gone mad? This is a disgrace to the family, utterly a disgrace to the family!"

"As a Soul Master, what is he trying to do by wasting several months of his time not cultivating?"

"No wonder His Majesty the Dragon God looks down on him. He's even abandoned the most basic qualities of a Soul Master. How can he achieve great things?"

"A good-for-nothing is a good-for-nothing; they can't even seize a golden opportunity!"

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Although Yu Xiaogang, who had also heard the rumors, did not hear them openly, he could feel the strange looks from his clansmen every time he went out.

After several such incidents, he was too afraid to even leave the house.

Even when he stayed at home, his family offered him comfort, but every night when he went to sleep, he would involuntarily dream of the mocking, disdainful, and contemptuous gazes that came from every house and from every clansman in the family's territory, filling every corner of the surroundings.

"I'm not useless, I'm not useless!" I often wake up from nightmares.

Ultimately, it became unbearable.

Taking advantage of the fact that his clansmen were fast asleep in the early morning, Yu Xiaogang escaped from his clan again.

Rowing his boat in the middle of the river, Yu Xiaogang looked back at his family's residence.

"From today onwards, I am no longer Yu Xiaogang, but Mu Gang! You all watch closely, one day I will prove to you that I am not a piece of trash! I will prove to you with my actions that I deserve the name Yu Xiaogang and take it back."

He knew very well that in the world of Soul Masters, the name Yu Xiaogang had become a joke.

It cannot be used outside.

Otherwise, all you'll get is ridicule and contempt.

"I will definitely come back, and I will come back with my real name in a dignified manner."

He took a deep breath, turned around without hesitation, rowed faster to the other side, and strode out into the night.

The next morning, news of Yu Xiaogang's departure spread throughout the family.

"Hmph, it's good that they left. It saves them from making a fool of themselves and wasting resources."

Many members of the tribe didn't care at all, and even felt fortunate about it.

Yu Yuanzhen, the father, looked worried and aged considerably.

"Brother, you don't need to worry too much. Xiao Gang has the family token. If he encounters any trouble, he can just show it to get out of it," Yu Luomian comforted him. "Besides, going out to gain experience might not be a bad thing for Xiao Gang. People always need to grow."

"Xiao Gang is too timid. Perhaps only experiencing a real crisis can make him stronger."

"Well, I hope so," Yu Yuanzhen sighed.

One month later, somewhere.

"My name is Flander, buddy. What's your name?" A bespectacled man nodded slightly.

"Mu Gang." Yu Xiaogang remained expressionless.

"What's your martial spirit? It looks a bit strange!" the bespectacled man said. "It looks like a pig, but not quite."

"Mine is a mutated martial soul," Yu Xiaogang said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"A mutated martial soul?" The bespectacled man was slightly surprised, but after glancing at Yu Xiaogang's age and soul rings, he calmed down.

Although it is a mutation, its talent seems to be average. However, it is still quite good to have the best age-limited soul ring.

"Your martial soul is also quite good, the Cat-Owl, a powerful attack-type beast martial soul that combines agility with flight." Yu Xiaogang changed the subject, showing off his theoretical knowledge.

After thoroughly studying Bibi Dong's published theories, he felt that his understanding had deepened.

"However, it seems you've chosen the wrong path of evolution," he said again.

He is currently weak and needs a teammate to protect him, and he feels that the person in front of him is quite good.

"How so?" the bespectacled man asked instinctively. He came from a humble background and didn't know much about these things.

Then, he was impressed by Yu Xiaogang and immediately invited him to team up and explore the vast continent.

Yu Xiaogang readily agreed.

(End of this chapter)