At the gates of Nuoding Academy, the gatekeeper was listlessly glancing around as usual.
Suddenly, he noticed a group of people approaching from afar—dressed in elegant robes, exuding noble bearing. It was clear at a glance: these were people of high status.
"Grandmaster! Grandmaster!"
Yu Kuang didn't hesitate and shouted toward the academy entrance.
The gatekeeper instantly perked up, quickly jogging forward with a flattering smile.
"Honored guests, please wait a moment—I'll report to the director immediately!"
Inside the classroom, Yu Xiaogang was lecturing passionately on martial soul theory.
Just then, a student rushed in, interrupting his class.
"Teacher, someone's asking for you outside!"
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly, a trace of confusion rising in his heart.
"I'm not sure. Looks like someone important from out of town," the student replied, shaking his head.
Yu Xiaogang grew even more puzzled. He didn't have many connections in Nuoding.
Who could possibly be looking for him?
After giving his students a few brief instructions, he stood up and walked toward the reception room.
As soon as he left the classroom, whispers broke out like wildfire.
"Someone's actually here to see the Grandmaster?"
A student exclaimed in shock.
Another curled his lip dismissively.
"Maybe it's a scout from another school trying to poach him."
"I thought he was just freeloading here—never imagined he knew important people."
"Maybe he really is someone impressive. Why else would people come knocking?"
Their voices carried through the hallway to Yu Xiaogang's ears. Strangely, their idle gossip brought him a rare sense of satisfaction.
As he walked, he thought to himself:
Could someone really be trying to recruit me?
The principal of Nuoding did give me a teaching post, but most other teachers treat me with disdain.
If there's a better opportunity… maybe I should consider it.
Let's see who it is first.
In the reception room...
"Lin Feng, why are we here to see this Yu Xiaogang anyway? Is he really that capable?"
Dugu Yan asked with curiosity.
"I've heard his name quite a bit. Got curious and wanted to see what kind of person dares call himself 'Grandmaster,'"
Lin Feng replied with an amused smile tugging at his lips.
Dugu Yan nodded in agreement.
"I thought so too. Not even the three education committee members in Heaven Dou City dared claim that title."
"That reputation of his actually came from Spirit Hall,"
Liu Erlong added from the side, taking a graceful sip of tea.
That line immediately sparked everyone's interest. All eyes turned to her.
Setting her teacup down, Liu Erlong continued:
"Yu Xiaogang used to be in a relationship with Bibi Dong, now the Supreme Pontiff. She used her position to help spread his name."
Everyone looked stunned.
Who would've thought this seemingly ordinary Yu Xiaogang had such a shocking past?
Only Lin Feng remained calm, inwardly smiling with amusement.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Yu Xiaogang pushed the door open and stepped in—chest high, posture steady, sweeping his gaze over the room with confidence.
"So, you're the ones looking for me?"
But the moment his eyes landed on Liu Erlong, his expression froze.
His eyes widened with shock and nervousness, stammering:
"Y-You… why are you here?"
"What's wrong? Haven't you hidden long enough?"
Liu Erlong looked at his flustered expression, the corner of her lips lifting with scorn.
"We… we were never meant to be, Erlong."
Yu Xiaogang waved his hand, relaxing slightly, then sighed.
Liu Erlong scoffed coldly.
"Whether we were or weren't—I don't care anymore. I'm not the one who came to see you today."
Yu Xiaogang blinked in surprise.
Liu Erlong stepped beside Lin Feng and said respectfully:
"I'm here accompanying the Young Lord."
Lin Feng slowly examined Yu Xiaogang, speaking leisurely:
"You're the so-called Grandmaster?"
Yu Xiaogang studied Lin Feng. His distinguished appearance and noble temperament gave him pause.
Could he be the young heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?
That thought made Yu Xiaogang straighten his posture and speak with affected detachment:
"Has the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan lost all manners? Is this how you greet your elders?"
At that, Lin Feng burst into laughter.
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Beside him, Lin Shui's face turned red with fury.
"This Yu Xiaogang's out of his mind!"
"Never seen someone so shameless—trying to elevate himself by clinging to a false title."
Everyone around murmured in disgust, finding Yu Xiaogang ridiculously arrogant—borderline delusional.
Hearing the whispers, Yu Xiaogang's face turned pale, then flushed red.
"I'm not part of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"And even if I were, you're just someone exiled from that clan. What right do you have to act like an elder here?"
"I'm Lin Feng, Young Lord of the Lin Clan from Heaven Dou City."
Lin Feng's smile vanished. His tone turned cold.
Yu Xiaogang's heart trembled at those words. He looked at Liu Erlong in disbelief.
She had actually joined another clan?
Seeing Liu Erlong quietly standing behind Lin Feng, demure and respectful, Yu Xiaogang felt a wave of indescribable loss.
Like something important had been stripped from his life.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something—only to realize he didn't know where to begin.
"What do you want from me?"
He furrowed his brows, his tone tinged with impatience as he looked at Lin Feng.
But at that moment, Lin Feng fixed his gaze on Yu Xiaogang, inwardly sighing.
When I visited Tang San earlier, I completely forgot about this so-called 'Grandmaster.'
This is the first time I've really examined him closely.
"System, Trait Insight."
[Innate Soul Power: Rank 0.5]
[Martial Soul: Luo Sanpao (Low-tier)]
[Soul Power: Rank 29]
[Traits: Coward (White), Soul Master Expert (Green), Luo Sanpao (Purple), Fated Mentor (Purple)]
[Luo Sanpao (Purple)]: Your martial soul Luo Sanpao carries a trace of true dragon bloodline. With proper stimulus, it can evolve.]
[Fated Mentor (Purple)]: You are destined to guide a child of destiny on their path to cultivation. Your support will be unmatched, ensuring their glory even if your own future dims.
Reading the panel, Lin Feng felt a twinge of disappointment.
A so-called "Fated Mentor" trait—yet only purple tier. It wasn't even worth copying.
He figured it was because Yu Xiaogang never became a god in the end, hence the limited rating.
A trace of mockery crept across Lin Feng's lips. Inwardly, he sneered:
Tang San always preached "a teacher for a day, a father for life."
But in truth, he never treated Yu Xiaogang like a father.
In the end, it was Tang Hao—the man who used to beat him—who ascended to godhood.
While Yu Xiaogang… was left to die alone, forgotten in the mortal world.
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