Chapter 9 - Gangzi's Bet, Tang San's First Battle

"Stop!""Don't you want to see my Spirit? Then I will let you see it. Come out, Luo San Pao!"Yu Xiaogang roared, and immediately, two yellow century-level spirit rings appeared beneath his feet. A strange purple creature that looked like a cross between a dog and a pig also hopped out."Luo luo!"It affectionately nudged Yu Xiaogang's trouser leg with its head."It really is a pig?"Tang San couldn't help but say aloud. It was just as his foster father had said; it really was a pig."Hmph! Tang San, let's make a wager. Fight me. If I win, you will become my disciple."Tang San turned his head and looked at his foster father with some concern, seemingly afraid of a misunderstanding. Seeing Tang Chuan nod, he turned back and looked at Yu Xiaogang with sharp eyes."And what if I win?""You win? Then I will give you this!"As he spoke, Yu Xiaogang took out a belt. It was exquisitely crafted and inlaid with several large jewels."This is an extremely rare storage spirit tool, and a special belt version at that. As long as you win, it belongs to you.""Hey, you want to make a bet with us using just this broken belt? What, do you think my outstanding disciple is only worth this?"Tang Chuan crossed his arms, looking at Yu Xiaogang with a cold gaze, his Spirit Emperor aura rushing straight at the latter's face."Then, then I will wager these as well!"Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth and took out a bag of gold coins from his storage spirit tool. Judging by the sound inside, the amount seemed quite significant.It was clear that over the last few decades, Yu Xiaogang hadn't received little in the way of subsidies from the Spirit Hall branch; he might not spend them, but he absolutely had to have them."Little San? What do you think?"Seeing Tang Chuan hand the decision over to him, a hint of warmth flashed through Tang San's heart, followed by a flicker of fighting Spirit in his eyes. He had just obtained his first spirit ring; wasn't this the perfect opportunity for actual combat?"Then let's fight!"A yellow spirit ring appeared beneath his feet, and Blue Silver Grass shot up from the ground. Tang San held the Blue Silver Grass, which now had a few new silver patterns, and said solemnly:"Tang San, level thirteen, Spirit Blue Silver Grass!""Level thirteen?!"Yu Xiaogang's eyes widened. According to his theories, absorbing a spirit ring of over four hundred years should only bring one to level twelve. How could the other party be at level thirteen?"What spirit ring did you absorb? How many years old is it?""I can't be bothered to talk nonsense with you. You aren't worthy of knowing. Come on!"Although Yu Xiaogang was furious inside, he maintained an appearance of being fully prepared on the outside."First Spirit Ability, Proliferation and Seed Scattering!"Tang San swung his hands forcefully toward Yu Xiaogang, and tiny Blue Silver Grass seeds floated forward.But in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, Tang San was just standing in place, waving his hands repeatedly, looking like a fool."What, scared silly by my two spirit rings? Then I'll just have to accept you as my disciple. Farts like thunder, heaven-shaking and earth-shattering Luo San Pao!"The spirit ring flickered slightly, and Luo San Pao turned around, aiming its butt toward Tang San, while its belly expanded slightly."Binding!"Before the fart could be released, several stalks of Blue Silver Grass suddenly appeared in the air around Luo San Pao. Caught completely off guard, Luo San Pao was tied up directly."San Pao, bite through this Blue Silver Grass!"Luo San Pao kept biting and pulling at the Blue Silver Grass on its body, but no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't break it all in a short time."It's not over yet, Pierce!"Pale blue spirit power surged from Tang San's body, and several thin, long Blue Silver Needles shot out.Puchi!"Luo luo!"The grassy Blue Silver Grass had been transformed by Tang San into quite tough Blue Silver Needles, and Luo San Pao, with no ability to dodge, was turned into a hedgehog."Ah!"Yu Xiaogang, who was behind, suddenly hunched over, his facial expression turning ferocious.The characteristic of an external Spirit is that once the Spirit is injured, a certain proportion of the pain is transmitted back to the Spirit Master themselves."Damn it, what kind of spirit ring is this? Your Spirit Ability is so sinister!"Yu Xiaogang now felt he had been set up. If you were this strong, why didn't you say so earlier? If you had said so, I wouldn't have come!"What, you want me to tell you what I absorbed so you can record it in your so-called invincible theories?"Tang San walked forward slowly, looking down at Yu Xiaogang, who was almost fainting from the pain, and said slowly:"You lost. Hand over the items!""I..."Yu Xiaogang wanted to renege on the debt. He had agreed to the wager without even understanding the opponent's Spirit Ability, and he hadn't expected to be outplayed by an information gap.Just as he was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of Tang Chuan smiling behind Tang San, and cold sweat immediately seeped from his back.He had almost forgotten about this person. The other party was a Spirit Emperor. Even though it was Blue Silver Grass, the cultivation was genuine. He had to temporarily avoid the sharp edge!"Here, take it! Now can you take back your needles?"Yu Xiaogang endured the pain, gritted his teeth, and tossed his belt along with the bag of gold coins."Whoa, that's quite a lot of assets."Tang Chuan leaned forward to look and discovered that the bag was bulging, and the weight was indeed significant."Foster... Teacher, let's go."Tang San withdrew the Blue Silver Grass, spoke to Tang Chuan, and handed over Yu Xiaogang's money bag and belt."Teacher, Little San hasn't had anything to give you these past few days. Since this Yu Xiaogang wants to perform charity, Little San will give this to you!""Little San is thoughtful."Watching the two of them converse without even bothering to lower their voices, Yu Xiaogang almost coughed up a mouthful of blood. These were all his things! How could this Tang San use his own belongings to curry favor with his teacher?The Blue Silver Needles on its body disappeared, and Luo San Pao looked weakly at Yu Xiaogang before dissolving into spirit power and vanishing.At this moment, he was like a stray dog kicked around at will. Since the day he was expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Xiaogang had experienced many twists and turns, but a situation like this, where he couldn't even take in a disciple, was still a heavy blow to him."Foster father, should we..."Not far away, Tang San whispered to ask Tang Chuan if he needed to get rid of Yu Xiaogang once and for all.Shaking his head, Tang Chuan patted Tang San on the shoulder and said earnestly:"Little San, don't be so murderous. The other party's main goal was to take you as a disciple, and he hasn't done anything to cross the bottom line yet."Tang Chuan's words were simple: Yu Xiaogang hadn't reached the point of execution yet."Alright then."Tang San was a bit disappointed. He had planned to find a time to finish off this stinky old man, but since his foster father didn't advise doing so, he would let the other party live a few more days.The two paid no more attention to Yu Xiaogang and walked straight toward the dormitory building. Just as Tang Chuan was about to say goodbye, a pink figure rushed out in a hurry."Big brother!"It was Xiao Wu. Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly; he had almost forgotten about this. However, with his foster father by his side, he couldn't say anything rude, or it would be terrible to leave a bad impression on his foster father."Big brother, what is your name? Xiao Wu didn't have time to ask you before. Also, I feel so familiar with you. Haven't we met somewhere before?""My name is Tang Chuan, same surname as Little San. 'Chuan' as in mountains and rivers. As for what you said, I don't think so."Tang Chuan said casually, then waved to Tang San before turning and leaving.