"You—!"
Tang San's expression darkened as he clenched his fists.
How dare this guy insult his martial soul—
and in front of a girl, no less.
Unforgivable.
Yu Zhantian casually glanced at Tang San's favorability.
[Tang San - 40 → 39 → 38… dropping]
He smirked.
So petty.
Can't even handle hearing the truth.
---
Yu Xiaogang spoke with a stern expression:
"There are no useless martial souls—only useless soul masters."
"You insult your classmate and attempt to break his spirit. If Xiao San cannot recover from this, you may ruin his future."
"At such a young age, your character is already so poor. Notting Academy has no need for someone like you."
---
Yu Zhantian looked at him calmly.
"Then let me ask you something, uncle."
"Weren't your earlier words also insulting me?"
"Weren't you trying to crush my confidence?"
"By your logic… doesn't that mean your character is just as bad?"
"Shouldn't you be the one leaving the academy?"
Before Yu Xiaogang could respond, Xiao Wu stepped forward.
Xiao Wu frowned and said:
"This uncle is so unreasonable. The moment we arrived, he started telling Brother Tian to drop out."
"How can someone like that be a teacher?"
The surrounding teachers began whispering among themselves.
"That's true… why is he telling students to quit?"
"He's not even a proper teacher here."
"He's been freeloading here for years and still acts so arrogant."
"We should've kicked him out long ago."
Yu Xiaogang's expression turned ugly.
These fools… how could they understand his wisdom?
Tang San stepped forward immediately.
"That's nonsense!"
"My teacher was clearly giving him advice!"
"If you know you can't succeed but still insist on trying—that's stupidity."
"With his talent, coming here is just a waste of time and money."
Yu Xiaogang's expression eased slightly.
"Exactly."
"I advised him for his own good."
"Instead of wasting time here, he'd be better off learning a trade to support himself in the future."
Yu Zhantian blinked.
Then almost laughed.
So when you insult me, it's 'advice'…
But when I speak, it's 'ruining someone's future'?
What a pair of hypocrites.
Then suddenly—
He smiled.
"Oh… I see."
"So you were doing it for my own good, uncle. I misunderstood you."
Yu Xiaogang sneered inwardly.
Idiot. Easily fooled.
"Children speak without thinking—I won't hold it against you."
"But you must apologize sincerely to Xiao San."
Tang San's eyes lit up.
He was already imagining Yu Zhantian bowing his head in humiliation—
And how he would make things even worse for him.
In front of Xiao Wu.
But instead—
Yu Zhantian scratched his head.
"Uncle… can you fight me?"
Yu Xiaogang froze.
"…What?"
Yu Zhantian continued innocently:
"I just want to see the difference between myself and a real soul master."
"So I can give up on this dream completely."
Yu Xiaogang chuckled.
"So that's it."
"Fine. I'll help you one last time."
Tang San immediately stepped forward.
"Teacher, let me handle it."
He was eager.
This was the perfect chance to humiliate Yu Zhantian.
But Yu Xiaogang shook his head.
"No. Since he wants to challenge a soul master…"
"I'll fulfill his wish personally."
---
The Academy Playground
News spread quickly.
Students gathered to watch.
"What's going on?"
"You didn't hear? The master is fighting a first-year student."
"What? Isn't that kid only six?"
"…That's just embarrassing."
Yu Xiaogang ignored the whispers.
To him, this was perfect.
He could teach this arrogant brat a lesson—
And restore his reputation.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu pulled Yu Zhantian aside.
"Brother Tian, what are you doing?"
"Can't you tell they're twisting the truth?"
"And how are you supposed to fight him?"
Yu Zhantian smiled calmly.
"I know exactly what I'm doing."
"I planned this."
"Planned it?"
Xiao Wu frowned.
"I'm actually very strong," he said casually.
"If I want to beat him, I just need a reason."
Xiao Wu looked unconvinced.
"He's a soul master. How can you win?"
Yu Zhantian grinned.
"How about a bet?"
"If I win, you owe me a kiss."
Xiao Wu rolled her eyes.
"You've only been here a few minutes, and you're already acting like a hooligan?"
"Just answer—deal or not?"
"…Fine."
"What if you lose?"
"Then I'll call you Sister Xiao Wu and be your little brother."
"Deal!"
Xiao Wu agreed instantly, clearly confident.
Yu Zhantian nearly laughed.
Even without a soul ring, he had:
* Level 21 soul power (stored)
* A powerful Saiyan physique
* Perfect Nine Yang Divine Art
Against Yu Xiaogang?
Even giving him a handicap, he would still win easily.
That kiss… is basically guaranteed.
---
Elsewhere
The principal watched with a dark expression.
"What is he thinking?"
"Fighting a six-year-old in front of the entire academy?"
"Does he have no shame?"
A teacher spoke up:
"Principal, you should remove him already."
"He freeloads here, and now he's dragging the academy's reputation down with him."
The principal sighed.
"…You think I don't want to?"
"But his background… isn't something we can afford to offend."
He paused, then said firmly:
"Seal this matter. No one is allowed to spread what happens today."
"Principal, why should we cover for him?" another teacher protested.
The principal slammed the table.
"I am the principal."
"This is not a suggestion."
"It's an order."