Melee archer with maxed-out Douluo luck

Chapter 233 The Tang Clan Assassin's Showtime: Tracking and Disguise

After entering the city, Tang San noticed that Yu Xiaogang had gotten off the car in a secluded spot.

He looked around again, and after finding that no one was paying attention to him, he took off the mask he had been wearing and blended into the crowd.

Tang San didn't follow too closely. The medicine powder could last for a while, and as long as the effects of the medicine hadn't worn off, he wasn't worried about losing them.

Then, he discovered that Yu Xiaogang first purchased a large amount of daily necessities, and then, after disguising himself, began asking questions in front of several well-known medical shops in the city.

This puzzled Tang San, who couldn't understand what he was doing. He neither went in nor bought anything; he simply asked a few questions and then turned and left, wandering around several shops in this manner.

Finally, Tang San couldn't resist any longer, and after Yu Xiaogang left again, he went over to him.

"Excuse me, what was that person asking about? I saw him at the medical clinic ahead of me."

Tang San pretended to be curious and pointed to Yu Xiaogang's still-standing figure.

"Oh, you mean that distinguished guest? He was asking my Soul Master about the cost of home treatment and whether he had experience in setting bones. It seems that a companion or family member was injured and it was inconvenient for them to come to the shop."

The staff member at the treatment center casually remarked that he had encountered all sorts of strange and unusual inquiries while working there.

Such things are not uncommon in Tiandou City. It is not unusual for many nobles who cannot afford to hire healing soul masters to come to their homes for treatment.

After saying that, he looked at Tang San and gave him a formulaic smile: "Esteemed guest, from what you've said, you've visited quite a few treatment shops. Why don't you give us a try?"

"My master is quite famous in Heaven Dou City. Don't underestimate him just because he's only a Soul Master. He's extremely skilled in that kind of treatment. One Soul Skill and you'll be satisfied. How about it? Want to go in and take a look?"

He spoke quite bluntly, but that's the specialty of their shop. There's nothing they can do about it; after all, their Soul Master is an expert in this kind of thing.

He had often heard his Soul Master lament that if it weren't for the special nature of his soul skills, no one would be willing to openly ask him to join them. Why would he have set up this shop to serve as a contact point while also earning some extra money?

After all, their customer loyalty is exceptionally high.

"No, no need."

Tang San felt a chill and instinctively took two steps back before turning and quickly leaving.

"Oh, guest..."

The shop assistant was about to call him back, but then remembered the store's rules and reluctantly stopped.

It's a pity he missed out on two customers; his high commission is gone. I just don't know if those two will come back.

After being delayed by the shop assistant, Tang San quickly caught up with Yu Xiaogang again.

Then, he watched as Yu Xiaogang entered the area where the nobles lived. After turning left and right several times, he arrived at the back door of a house, took out a key, and went inside.

After Yu Xiaogang closed the door, Tang San emerged from the shadows and looked at the markings on one side of the house, which were the markings of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Tang San thought for a moment and did not enter. After circling the house once, he came to the main gate.

After revealing his identity as a student of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, he pretended to be looking for someone but couldn't find his way, and inquired about the situation of the house.

According to the patrolling guards, all they knew was that this was the property of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, but they didn't know who the owner was.

However, it seems that no one has been seen going in or out for many years. The place is only opened when the servants clean it regularly each year.

After receiving the news, Tang San bid farewell to the guards and returned to the back gate. He was now certain that the house belonged to Yu Xiaogang.

Moreover, it must have been purchased for him by his family, and no one usually lives there. But why did he suddenly leave the academy and come here?

Tang San was a little puzzled, but now that he knew where Yu Xiaogang lived, and after checking the time, it was almost noon.

So he decided to return to the academy first; he needed to go back and find out more information to see what had happened.

After confirming the location again, Tang San flagged down a carriage and hurried back to the academy.

This time, as soon as he stepped into the training field, he found that all eyes were on him, with different expressions, and Flander was already there.

"elder brother."

Xiao Wu looked at him with some concern, as if she wanted to say something, but Flander waved his hand.

"Tang San, come with me, I have something to tell you."

Tang San nodded thoughtfully and followed Flander to the side.

"Dean."

Arriving at a corner of the training ground, Tang San greeted Flander familiarly. Even though he had arrived at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he still habitually addressed Flander as Dean.

As he watched him bow and heard his address, Flanders saw the "Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon" and couldn't help but feel a moment of disorientation, as if time had flowed back to the past.

However, he quickly realized what he meant and laughed, "From now on, please call me teacher. Shrek Academy no longer exists."

Tang San shook his head and replied seriously, "Once a dean, always a dean. Even though Shrek Academy has disbanded, you will always be my dean, and I will always be a member of the Shrek Seven Devils."

Flanders paused for a moment, but didn't say anything, just smiled.

Although he was very satisfied with what Tang San said, after what happened with Yu Xiaogang, he no longer cared what others said. What mattered was what he did, wasn't it?

"Suit yourself. It's just a form of address; it's not important."

Tang San looked up with some surprise at the dean, who was different from the one he remembered, nodded, but did not continue, waiting for what would happen next.

He didn't have to wait long. Flander simply adjusted his mood slightly and looked at Tang San in front of him again.

"Tang San, you must already know, right?"

"Know what?"

Tang San stared blankly at Flander, not knowing what riddle he was speaking of.

"Huh? Weren't you with Yu Xiaogang just now? Didn't he tell you that he's been dismissed from the academy?"

Flander looked at Tang San with some surprise.

"You were fired?"

Tang San exclaimed in surprise, and at the same time noticed that Flander had also changed his way of addressing his teacher to his full name.

"What about what the teacher told me before?"

While surprised, Tang San couldn't help but think of what Yu Xiaogang was going to do on this trip.

Flander's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly.

Sure enough, how could his disciple disappoint him? Upon hearing the news of his teacher's dismissal, his first question wasn't about his teacher, but rather whether his matter had been completed. Truly a master and disciple.

Flander controlled his expression, not revealing any obvious emotions, and continued, "I thought he had already told you that Yu Xiaogang was fired because of this."

"Before him, I also went to see Qin Ming about this matter. Unexpectedly, Zhilin Education Committee member was also there and overheard my conversation with him. He then continued to hide in the shadows until Yu Xiaogang and Yu Tianheng came to our door."

"Most importantly, the control-type Soul Master in the first team is the nephew of Zhilin Education Commissioner, and he feels that we are engaging in unfair competition."

"Yu Xiaogang also said some inappropriate things during the process. I won't go into details, but I think you can guess how it turned out."

At this point, Flander couldn't help but shake his head. They had run into a brick wall. He was actually hoping that this would succeed.

"this……"

Tang San couldn't help but clench his fists. This was just too unlucky. Moreover, Yu Xiaogang hadn't done any background checks on the other party before proposing the plan.

He was more trouble than he was worth; he gave him hope only to be thwarted at the last moment, which was more painful for him than having no hope at all.

Flander calmly observed Tang San's reaction and mentally sentenced him to death. His resolve to stay away from this cold-hearted man strengthened once again.

Tang San took a deep breath and barely managed to suppress his anger. Realizing that he shouldn't have reacted this way, he quickly looked at Flander.

"Thank you, Dean. Although the mission failed, Tang San will always remember your kindness. Also, how is Teacher?"

A hint of worry appeared on his face, along with a touch of affection for Yu Xiaogang.

"Ha," Flander sneered inwardly. "Your acting skills are truly inherited. You like to act, so I'll play along."

"Weren't you with him just now?"

Flander brought up the question that Tang San had never answered.

"No, but I did go to see the teacher just now. After he came back a second time, he asked me for some money, saying he needed to 'grease some palms' before leaving in a hurry."

"After the teacher left, I was afraid that the money wouldn't be enough, so I chased after him, but I couldn't find him. I thought it was almost noon and maybe he would come here, so I came back."

Subconsciously, Tang San concealed Yu Xiaogang's whereabouts, his intuition telling him that it was best not to let Flander know about this.

"Um?"

This time it was Flander's turn to be stunned. He looked at Tang San with some pity.

From his perspective, based on his understanding of Yu Xiaogang, that guy had probably run away again, and before leaving, he had tricked him, his only disciple, badly.

Even among people of the same kind, it seems that Tang San's cultivation is still far inferior to Yu Xiaogang's. However, why does he feel like laughing? No, he must hold it in, after all, Tang San is still his student.

Did he say anything to you?

Flander was determined to help Tang Hao find this guy; he hadn't forgotten the look Yu Xiaogang gave him before he left.

He couldn't do anything to Yu Xiaogang, but Tang Hao was different. Besides, how could the main culprit escape? Although he had fulfilled his promise, Tang Hao's neurotic behavior might still lead him to take his anger out on him.

"Before leaving, the teacher told me that no matter what happened, I should trust him."

Tang San answered honestly.

"All right."

Flander gave up asking further questions, knowing that Yu Xiaogang must have done some work before leaving, and it seemed unlikely that he would get any relevant information from Tang San.

"Fine, then you should focus on your cultivation."

Just as Flander was about to let Tang San leave, he remembered something and added, "Tang San, although there's something I shouldn't say, as your former dean and now your teacher, I still have to remind you: don't trust Yu Xiaogang too much."

"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, I've broken off all ties with him now, we're strangers from now on."

Seeing that Tang San was still preparing to retort, Flander patted him on the shoulder and left the training ground first.

He still had to go find that guy, even if it was just to appease Tang Hao, he had to put on a show.

As for Tang San, he had already warned him, and that kid was no pushover either, with a powerful background. What the rest was none of his business. It would be best if they fought, as long as no blood splattered on him.

However, having already left, he didn't see Tang San's ever-changing expression.

(End of this chapter)