novelhk Chapter 137 Yu Xiaogang's Proposal
Chapter 137 Yu Xiaogang's Proposal
Chapter 137 Yu Xiaogang's Proposal
"Xiaogang, has Yanxiao truly become your nightmare? Should I have someone kill him?"
"Dong'er, what do you think I am? My competition with him is just academic. I believe that in a few more years, my achievements will definitely surpass his."
Bibi Dong nodded. She liked seeing Yu Xiaogang's confident demeanor. Besides, what she said just now was just a casual remark. After all, the old man she had given the title of Honorary Elder of the Spirit Hall had an accident recently, which had already damaged the Spirit Hall's reputation. It wouldn't be good to kill him as well.
Nowadays, there are more and more voices of dissatisfaction with her inside and outside the Spirit Hall. This is why she was excited when she saw Yu Xiaogang come. Although Yu Xiaogang is not strong, he can help her share many things.
"I'm telling the truth. This kid named Xiao Yan has a separated martial soul, just like my Luo Sanpao. But his martial soul can change its form with the soul ring, and he also possesses an extremely powerful ultimate fire."
Bibi Dong seemed to be listening, but the key point she grasped was the phrase "detached martial soul". She had collected information about Yu Xiaogang's experiences in the early years, and one of the points was that Yu Xiaogang had a period of time in Notting City when he desperately wanted to get close to Xiao Yan, the six-year-old child.
Moreover, Xiao Yan was an orphan. She remembered all this information now. She wondered if Xiao Yan was Xiao Gang's illegitimate son. His martial soul was a creature resembling a dinosaur, and Xiao Gang was a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan.
As for why the two fell out, it was mostly because Xiao Yan's mother had passed away, which caused him to develop hatred for his biological father, Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiao Gang, this Xiao Yan, isn't your child?"
"What child, Dong'er? What are you talking about? That brat treats my theories like dirt. I wish I could train a student who is even better than him to curb his arrogance." Yu Xiaogang was completely dumbfounded when he heard this.
Seeing his reaction, Bibi Dong realized that it was just her imagination, so she guided Yu Xiaogang to continue.
"And then, even with an ultimate martial soul, he's still just a Soul Master at the Soul Sect level. He might grow stronger in time, but not now. Is there any possibility that Xiao Yan can be recruited by our Spirit Hall?"
"Impossible. When I was a teacher at Notting Academy, I asked him why he didn't join the Spirit Hall with such talent. Unexpectedly, he spoke ill of the Spirit Hall. It's clear that for some reason, he and the Spirit Hall are destined to be at odds." Yu Xiaogang distorted the facts. He didn't want Bibi Dong to develop feelings for Xiao Yan.
"Since he can't be used by me, then as you said, I'll find an opportunity to get rid of him. That way, I won't have to worry about him becoming a variable in our Spirit Hall team's championship victory."
When Bibi Dong spoke of getting rid of him, her expression was very calm, which Yu Xiaogang found somewhat terrifying.
"There's no need for that, Dong'er. After all, his strength is not enough to pose a threat to our Spirit Hall's Golden Generation." Perhaps he suddenly had a change of heart, Yu Xiaogang knew that if he confirmed Bibi Dong's statement, she might really send someone to assassinate Xiao Yan.
"That's why I said, isn't our Spirit Hall destined to win the national championship this time?" Bibi Dong smiled when she saw that Yu Xiaogang had finally stopped worrying about Xiao Yan.
"However, I suggest that this year's competition be held in Wuhun City, at least for the semi-finals or the finals."
"Oh?"
"In previous years, the prizes were awarded between the two great empires, but the strength of our Spirit Hall is undeniable. In addition, if you increase the prize to three spirit bones this year, there will inevitably be those who are envious and try to take advantage of it. It would be bad if the Golden Generation were affected. But if we hold the event in our Spirit City, even if they are envious of three spirit bones, what can they do? The Spirit Hall has more Title Douluos than the entire continent combined," Yu Xiaogang said confidently.
"Furthermore, under appropriate circumstances, we could even consider changing the final rules to a 3v3 format. After all, the Spirit Hall team has three members from the Golden Generation, making them virtually unbeatable among their peers. I remember the Royal Fighting Team also has a Soul Master from the Nine Heart Begonia; having more members would actually create more variables." Yu Xiaogang remembered Xiao Yan's ability to coordinate the battle, plus his ever-present Tang San. If it were a 7v7...
While this seems like a safe bet, the safest approach would simply be to field only the Golden Generation.
"Changing the rules isn't something I can control. After all, for so many years, Soul Master teams have mainly consisted of seven people, supplemented by a variety of Soul Masters, such as control-type and power-attack-type. Wasn't that what you proposed back then, Xiao Gang?"
"That makes sense, but with Xie Yue and Hu Liena on the field, I estimate they'd be invincible. Fewer opponents would actually make the match end faster." Yu Xiaogang naturally had his own considerations.
However, Bibi Dong firmly shook her head this time. If it weren't for the fact that the team could only have seven members, she would have loved to add a few more young Soul Masters. Otherwise, how could the current generation of the Spirit Hall, under her leadership, appear even stronger? Such opportunities to demonstrate one's strength are rare.
Especially these days, as the information of various participating teams is submitted, let alone Soul Kings, it's hard to see many teams composed entirely of Soul Masters or above. At most, there might be one or two Soul Masters. But her Spirit Hall team is full of experts above the Soul Master level.
"Xiao Gang, you've put your mind to this. Changing the competition venue is indeed a good idea. I'll give the order right away. As for modifying the competition rules, we'll need to consider it further."
Although Bibi Dong said this, she had already made up her mind that it was just a way to get rid of Yu Xiaogang.
Hearing that one of his suggestions had been adopted, Yu Xiaogang nodded with barely satisfied satisfaction. He knew that he was too eager to win and hadn't thought things through. A 2-on-2 battle with Xie Yue and Hu Liena using their Martial Soul Fusion Skill could indeed secure the championship, but it would be a bit too frivolous in the finals. Moreover, it wouldn't showcase his ability to coordinate the team.
"It's good that you're here." Bibi Dong took off her crown, which was taller than her entire head, and looked at Yu Xiaogang standing in front of her. She rested her head on Yu Xiaogang's chest with a sense of peace.
Yu Xiaogang looked embarrassed. If you asked him if he was moved, of course he wouldn't dare to move.
Especially when he heard Bibi Dong lean in and murmur, "Xiao Gang, if you try to escape again this time, I'll have them lock you up in the dark dungeon again. You'll never get out of there in this lifetime. The only person you'll ever see is me. Don't even think about escaping—"
Cold sweat instantly covered his forehead. He looked at the person in his arms with lingering fear. The joy of reunion was instantly overshadowed. Yu Xiaogang finally realized that the person in his arms was a Title Douluo nearing the limit, not the petite and dependent Bibi Dong from back then.
The place Yu Xiaogang entered was nothing more than a cage from which he could never escape in his lifetime.
Thinking of this, he unconsciously reached out and stroked Bibi Dong's hair, as a final psychological comfort.
At least she still loves me, doesn't she?