Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 231 A Failed Attempt to Steal a Chicken Backfires; Ranking Up Again

Tang San stood there for a while until he heard Xiao Wu calling him. Only then did he come back to his senses, smile again, and walk back to the training ground.

"Is the master's injury alright?"

Xiao Wu noticed that he was still a bit out of sorts and asked him what was wrong.

"It's alright, you've fully recovered."

Tang San gave a dry reply, and just as he was about to say something more, he saw Dai Mubai walking towards the two of them.

"Mistress, what brings the master to you?"

Perhaps due to his previous injury, Dai Mubai's temperament has changed drastically. He is no longer the sunny and cheerful young man he once was; now, he looks rather gloomy.

"The teacher was injured yesterday, so he came over to tell me that I don't need to bring him lunch back."

Tang San glanced at Dai Mubai and answered without any change in expression.

After Zhu Zhuqing left, Dai Mubai was still a decent and powerful teammate for the time being, but in Tang San's heart, his status naturally declined a lot.

As for his identity as the Star Luo Prince, it has lost its deterrent effect in the team. Even Fatty and Oscar don't take it seriously anymore. In fact, in the eyes of Ning Rongrong and Tang San, who know more about him, he is practically a dead man.

To be precise, Tang San had already given up on Dai Mubai when he agreed to Yu Xiaogang's recommendation to the Royal Fighting Team.

Among the original Shrek Six Devils present, the others did not have a strict requirement to achieve good results in the Soul Master Competition. Even if they did, it was only to strive for better treatment. But for Dai Mubai, this was his only chance of survival.

Tang San had considered bringing Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu with him when he joined the team, but after being persuaded by Yu Xiaogang, he decisively chose to give up.

In Yu Xiaogang's words, Dai Mubai is now just a pawn used by the Heaven Dou Empire to humiliate Xingluo. Even if he is stronger than Yu Tianheng, he will not be allowed to join the first team, so he should give up.

After thinking for three seconds, Tang San nodded with a grim expression. Since Dai Mubai was also on his "path to death" list, he might as well agree.

After all, he didn't say those words; he was just following his master's orders.

After seeing his expression, Yu Xiaogang nodded and lectured him.

"You're still too soft-hearted, mistress."

"Even in the second team, there's still a chance to win."

"I know you value your friend, but you can't give up your future because of him. You can always help him in return when you become stronger."

"I think if he considers you a friend, he will definitely understand you."

……

In short, after Yu Xiaogang's "persuasion," Tang San finally overcame his inner hurdle and completely let go of his guilt, which is why he can now face Dai Mubai with equanimity.

Dai Mubai stared at Tang San for a while, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he found nothing unusual: "That's good. If you need any help, you can come to me."

After saying that, he nodded to the two of them and walked away alone.

"What kind of person is he, bro? The look in his eyes just now showed that he doesn't trust you at all."

After Dai Mubai left, Xiao Wu angrily looked at Tang San.

Hearing Xiao Wu's words, Tang San smiled and comforted her instead: "Alright, we're all teammates, it's nothing. Mu Bai became like this because of what happened before. We couldn't help him last time, and he even got injured, so it's understandable that his personality has changed a bit."

"He deserved it, Zhu..."

This made Xiao Wu even angrier.

But when he uttered a name, he deflated again, and his mood became very disappointed.

Yes, Zhu Qing has disappeared, and last time I was standing opposite her, but the things she said to my brother were a bit too much. Brother, it's clearly not what she said.

If she could see Zhu Qing again, she would definitely explain to her properly that she hadn't expected things to turn out that way; she was just listening to her brother and wanted everyone to become more capable.

After Zhu Zhuqing left, Xiao Wu became Tang San's constant follower. Ning Rongrong's family had a title, so after arriving in Tian Dou City, she dared not approach them anymore.

Among the original Shrek Seven Devils, she liked talking to Zhu Zhuqing the most, although most of the time she would just listen quietly and only respond occasionally.

Xiao Wu also sensed that after what happened last time, if she was avoiding Ning Rongrong before, now Ning Rongrong was just giving her the runaround.

Whenever the two of them were together, Ning Rongrong always had a faint smile on her face, and even her replies were mostly "um," "oh," or "yes," which made her very uncomfortable, but she couldn't say anything, so she could only choose to spend more time with Tang San.

The human world is far too complicated. There was a moment when she actually felt an urge to return to the Star Dou Great Forest.

Fortunately, reason prevailed in the end. She still needed to interact with humans and use their energy to cultivate, and she couldn't bear to part with Tang San.

You're all I have left, brother!

Xiao Wu raised her head and took a deep look at Tang San, her disappointment fading considerably.

Tang San also breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, seeing Xiao Wu upset made him want to say something and give up on causing trouble for Zhu Zhuqing. Fortunately, Xiao Wu quickly recovered.

If Xiao Wu really suggested that he stop causing trouble for Zhu Zhuqing, he really wouldn't know what to do.

He absolutely did not want to let Zhu Zhuqing go, but for Xiao Wu's sake, he could abolish her soul power and choose not to kill her. This was the biggest concession he could make.

The thought of Zhu Zhuqing made his hands ache slightly. Not wanting Xiao Wu to see this, he quickly lowered his head, trying his best to suppress his murderous intent.

Last night, on the way to the medical room on his back, he had already obtained the latest information from Yu Xiaogang: Zhu Zhuqing should not be dead.

This update made his previously somewhat regretful heart start to beat again. It was good that he wasn't dead; he was prepared to take action himself.

"By the way, brother, when you went to see the master last night, that annoying guy Talon sent another letter, saying he wanted to invite us to Tiandou City for a visit this weekend."

Xiao Wu slapped her forehead, as if remembering something, and took out a letter, handing it to Tang San with a somewhat helpless expression.

"It's him again?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San couldn't help but frown as he took the opened letter.

"Yes, I said I didn't want it, but the messenger just threw the letter down and left."

Xiao Wu said with some distress.

She genuinely didn't want any contact with Tailong. Putting aside her fear that Tang San would misunderstand, the fact that his grandfather was a high-level Soul Douluo was enough to deter Xiao Wu.

Although Tyrone has acted with great discretion so far, given the way these nobles in Tiandou City behave, who can guarantee that his grandfather won't come knocking on his door one day?

When the Shrek Academy students were preparing to arrive at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xiao Wu was already planning to slip away. There was nothing she could do; after all, the three top academic advisors of Heaven Dou City were Soul Masters.

Fortunately, just before she was about to leave, she encountered that senior colleague, who even covered her breath.

If it weren't for that senior, and her reluctance to leave Tang San, perhaps she would be living in some small town now.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wu recalled how that senior had scolded her so badly after discovering her that she couldn't lift her head. She just didn't know which race that senior belonged to.

Next time, the next time we meet, I must ask clearly.

Seeing that Xiao Wu seemed lost in thought, Tang San cleared his throat and looked at her: "Anyway, let's just ignore him for now. There's no good solution right now."

Tang San was also very frustrated. He was furious that Tai Long was harassing Xiao Wu, but for the time being he really couldn't afford to offend him, so he could only hide in the academy. Fortunately, Xiao Wu listened to him in everything.

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Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the Royal Fighting Team's teaching office was rather subtle.

While Yu Xiaogang was talking to Qin Ming, behind the screen, Zhi Lin, one of the three teaching committee members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, stood quietly listening to their conversation.

Well, listen calmly as Yu Xiaogang, brought by Yu Tianheng, talks incessantly to Qin Ming about the benefits and enhancements of replacing the original team of control-type soul masters with Tang San. He even repeatedly stops Qin Ming, whose face is as black as the bottom of a pot, from trying to say something.

Beside Zhilin, Flander was looking up at the ceiling, a mixture of helplessness and amusement in his eyes, with a barely perceptible hint of pleasure hidden deep within.

However, when he realized that Tang San would continue to stay in the second team, he also fell silent.

Only after Yu Xiaogang finished speaking did Qin Ming take a deep breath and look at him and Yu Tianheng:

"Alright, Master, I've received your suggestion. However, I truly cannot make this decision on my own. I will report your idea to the Education Commission and let them make the final decision, how about that?"

"Also, Tianheng, go back to training. As the captain, you shouldn't be involved in this. I'll talk to you about it later."

Upon hearing Qin Ming's words, Yu Tianheng felt a burning sensation on his face. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the two men and fled the office as if escaping.

Seeing that his nephew had left, Yu Xiaogang relaxed even more, glancing around and asking, "Where's Flander? Qin Ming, he already told you, didn't he? As the team leader, don't you even have this much guts?"

"You've seen Xiao San's strength. Although his martial soul is indeed a bit weak, he should still be stronger than that control-type soul master in the first team, right? I'll just ask you one question, okay?"

"Master, I'll say it again, I'm just a teacher. Besides my teaching duties, I can only lead teams; I don't have that authority..."

Before Qin Ming could finish his rebuttal, a voice came from behind the screen.

"Teacher Qin Ming, there's no need to say so much to him, just refuse directly."

Are there other people here?

Yu Xiaogang gave Qin Ming a disapproving look, seemingly surprised that someone was eavesdropping behind the screen.

"I'm talking to him, and who are you? What gives you the right to say that? What qualifications do you have? You're being far too..."

His words caught in his throat halfway through.

Zhilin walked out from behind the screen, with Flander following behind him with his head down, without saying a word.

"Hello, Zhi...Lin...Education Commission."

Yu Xiaogang gave a hesitant greeting.

"Just because I'm on the education commission, is that enough? Or do you think there's a problem?"

Zhilin glanced at Yu Xiaogang indifferently, then added, "Also, that useless control-type Soul Master you mentioned earlier, his Martial Soul is the Azure Vine, and he's my nephew. Do you have anything else to say?"

Yu Xiaogang fell silent and shut his mouth.

Zhilin never expected that he would witness such a fascinating scene in Qin Ming's office when he only came to check on his nephew.

Flander was one thing, but he only mentioned it briefly, asking Qin Ming if he could see if the second team's soul masters, if they were good enough, could have a chance to join the first team and participate in the Soul Master Competition.

As a teacher, it's not wrong for him to have such thoughts, and Zhilin can understand it; in fact, in a sense, he supports it.

But who can tell him what this Yu Xiaogang is all about?

(End of this chapter)