Tang Hao still brought Tang San to the waterfall to cultivate, but as soon as they arrived, Tang Hao's expression changed in surprise. Someone had clearly been here before.
Tang Hao quickly rushed into the secret room behind the waterfall. Everything in the room seemed normal, but the things he had hidden were gone.
Tang Hao immediately roared, "Who? Who stole my things? I will never rest until I find you!"
This was the first time Tang San had seen Tang Hao like this, and he didn't know how to speak to him.
Finally, Tang Hao knelt before a small patch of grass, his eyes filled with tears. "A Yin, I'm sorry. I can't believe I even lost your last remaining things."
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Yang Xiong returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with the large group. This time, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Shrek Team had won second place, which was their best result in recent years. Everyone seemed overjoyed, and even the Emperor Xue Ye personally received them.
Yang Xiong immediately sought out the Three Great Education Committees, mainly to discuss taking a leave of absence with Ning Rongrong.
In fact, based on Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong's soul power levels, they had already reached the graduation standard for Heaven Dou Royal Academy. However, they were only fourteen years old, and could definitely participate in the next Soul Master Competition. Neither Xue Qinghe nor Yu Xiaogang would easily let Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong graduate.
Given Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong's backgrounds, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would likely have other cultivation arrangements for them. Therefore, the Three Great Education Committees did not insist on keeping them, but instead allowed Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong to take a leave of absence and return before the next Soul Master Competition.
After returning to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Flander seemed somewhat absent-minded. From his appearance, he no longer had much interest in teaching, especially now that the Shrek Team could be said to have fallen apart.
Besides Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing also applied for a leave of absence. They planned to go out and train, as the training model at Heaven Dou Royal Academy could not truly help them surpass Dai Weisi.
Ning Rongrong had already returned to the Sect with Ning Fengzhi in advance. As the Sect Leader's successor, her responsibilities were not just about cultivation; she also had to learn how to handle internal Sect affairs.
Yang Xiong still had some matters to attend to at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. At the very least, he couldn't have spent two years at Shrek without any gains.
The first person Yang Xiong sought out was Zhao Wuji. Zhao Wuji's life at Heaven Dou Royal Academy was extremely leisurely. He was mainly responsible for some combat training for the team, and spent the rest of his time cultivating on his own. His salary was also quite good.
Zhao Wuji was quite happy to see Yang Xiong seeking him out alone. "Little Xiong, I heard you did well in the Soul Master Competition this time. It seems you didn't get beaten up for nothing all these years."
Yang Xiong smiled. "That's also thanks to Teacher Zhao's guidance. Without Teacher Zhao, I wouldn't have such good combat skills."
After chatting for a while, they got down to business.
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "Teacher Zhao, do you have any plans for the future, or do you plan to keep teaching at Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Zhao Wuji was a little confused. "Little Xiong, what do you mean by that? Is something wrong with Heaven Dou Royal Academy? I think life is pretty good right now."
Yang Xiong was silent for a moment before speaking. "I experienced a lot of things during this trip to Spirit City. Dean Flander seems to have suffered a bit of a blow, and he might not necessarily stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Also, I see Teacher Erlong has been trying to persuade Dean Flander and Master to go to Blue Tyrant Academy together."
Zhao Wuji said, "Heaven Dou Royal Academy is not the home of you little monsters after all. It's normal for those people not to be willing to act at crucial moments. I'm quite flexible. If we're brothers, it's no big deal to go to Blue Tyrant Academy together. Anyway, we've been through a lot of hard times before. It's just a monthly salary of three thousand Gold Soul Coins."
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "Teacher Zhao Wuji, you're not young anymore. Have you thought about the future? Maybe you don't have to be a teacher."
Zhao Wuji's expression changed. "Little Xiong, our relationship has always been very good. You should know my personality. I don't want to have any connection with your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Those Sects have too many rules and restrictions. Otherwise, I would have joined a Sect long ago."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "It's not the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it's me personally. I want to ask Teacher Zhao to be my private coach."
Zhao Wuji was a little confused. "Private coach? What's a private coach? Is it like the Soul Masters raised by those families? Are you looking down on me too much? If you keep talking like this, don't blame me for kicking you out."
Yang Xiong said, "It's different. You're only responsible for teaching me, my brother, and our family members. You're mainly responsible for combat training, and nothing else. The monthly salary is five thousand Gold Soul Coins, and food and accommodation are all included."
In fact, Yang Xiong's idea was based on the private coaches of athletes on Earth in his previous life. These private coaches had extremely high salaries and were relatively flexible, which should suit Zhao Wuji's personality.
Zhao Wuji said, "Yang Xiong, what are you thinking? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect shouldn't be lacking someone like me."
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Teacher Zhao, I already said this has nothing to do with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. My older brother just graduated this year, and I plan to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to cultivate. At that time, if I want to do combat training, I might not be able to find anyone else. Teacher Zhao and I have sparred so many times, and I'm still used to Teacher Zhao's teaching style."
"Of course, although my parents are not young, their combat experience is relatively poor and they also need some tempering."
My elder brother, Yang Wei, is already twenty years old this year. He has no hope of participating in the next Soul Master Competition. His soul power is currently at level thirty-five. He should return directly to the Sect to serve as a small deacon or something similar.
Zhao Wuji said, "You should know that I don't like being restrained. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is too deep. I'm afraid there will be problems then. You should know my temper. I'm afraid I won't be able to stand those Sect disciples and will want to beat them up."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "It is precisely because I know the personalities of those Sect disciples that I want to ask Teacher Zhao to teach me and my elder brother. Of course, if you encounter any troublesome matters, you don't need Teacher Zhao to take action. You yourself can leave at any time."
A wry smile appeared on Zhao Wuji's face. "You little monster are really giving me a headache. I've been with Flander and the others for so many years and have always treated him as a brother. In the end, I'm still a little reluctant."
Yang Xiong was silent for a moment before speaking. "Teacher Zhao, if you agree to be my private coach, I guarantee you will break through to Titled Douluo within ten years."
Zhao Wuji was also startled. "Little Xiong, do you know what you're saying? Titled Douluo is not that easy to break through to. I have some self-awareness. I'm afraid I can only reach the Soul Douluo level in this life."
Yang Xiong looked extremely serious. "Teacher Zhao, have you ever seen me fail to do anything I've said? Since I dare to make such a guarantee, I naturally have some certainty. I can even find a way to handle your last two Soul Rings, which will definitely be top-tier Soul Rings."
Zhao Wuji's face sank. "Yang Xiong, what exactly do you want to do? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not let you mess around like this."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "There's no messing around or not messing around. There are some things I always need to consider for myself. The Sect is too deep, and I'm also afraid of drowning myself. Only to Teacher Zhao would I say these words. I am also grateful to Teacher Zhao for his guidance over the past two years."
Zhao Wuji thought for a long time before speaking. "I need to consider it."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Teacher Zhao, I know this is a bit difficult for you, but it will definitely be the best for your future."
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After leaving Zhao Wuji, Yang Xiong went directly to Oscar's small villa. Oscar only participated in one match in this Soul Master Competition, and it was a crushing defeat. He seemed quite dejected.
After comforting him for a few sentences, Yang Xiong didn't waste too much time. "Oscar, do you want to come with me? Staying at this Heaven Dou Royal Academy is definitely a waste of your talent."
A hint of hesitation appeared on Oscar's face. "Brother Xiong, do you want me to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? I don't want to be too restricted by the Sect."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "I represent not the Sect, but myself. I have always considered you the best brother and friend among the Shrek members. You should go out and gain experience. Only through battle can one truly become stronger."
A hint of doubt appeared on Oscar's face. "I also want to become stronger through battle, but I'm just a food-type Soul Master. Can I really fight?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "Do you believe me? Although food-type seems to lack combat power, don't forget the Rasengan I created. In addition, I have other ways to make you a true Battle Soul Master."
"Furthermore, considering your current relationship with Qin Shuang, if you really want to be with Qin Shuang, you either come with me or join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I think you should understand the difference between these."
"Besides, I also plan to prepare two gifts for you, which might truly transform you. After all, you are a rare talent with innate full soul power."
Oscar thought for a long time. "Brother Xiong, if I don't go with you, will you not teach me the Rasengan and not give me those gifts?"
Yang Xiong shook his head. "No matter what you choose, I respect you. We are brothers, and you are not my subordinate. I will give you these things, but I hope even more that you can grasp your future path. I have a more long-term plan."
"Besides, you will graduate sooner or later, and you also need to consider your future. It will be very difficult for a rogue food-type Soul Master to get by, and others won't value you that much."
"Only I truly understand your talent and your ideals. You might become the only food-type Titled Douluo in history, or perhaps a top expert renowned throughout the continent."
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate and directly took out the cultivation method for the Rasengan and handed it to Oscar.
Oscar didn't accept it but instead asked, "Brother Xiong, do you really think I can cultivate to Titled Douluo? Do you really recognize my talent?"
Yang Xiong didn't answer Oscar's question. "In the Far North, there is a Soul Beast called the Mirror Shadow Beast. This is a very rare Soul Beast. If a food-type Soul Master uses this ten-thousand-year Soul Beast as a Soul Ring, your sausage should be able to have the ability to replicate. That way, you can replicate some Soul Skills of Battle Soul Masters and thus have combat power."
"Of course, if your body is strong enough, as long as you master the Rasengan, you will also have some combat power. However, I am currently undergoing secondary development of the Rasengan, and it might be even stronger in the future."
"Actually, in terms of cultivation talent, you should be the best among all the Shrek members, especially since you are quite disciplined. It's a pity you lack opportunities."
After saying this, Yang Xiong left directly. Oscar was a smart person, and he would naturally know how to choose. Moreover, he hadn't even taken out the truly crucial Immortal Herb yet.
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