"Look at this misunderstanding. Won't it be resolved now?" Xiao Tianyang clapped his hands and turned to Miao Zhenshan. "Master, you should believe it now, right?"
"Why do I feel like this matter isn't as simple as it seems?" Miao Zhenshan narrowed his eyes and glanced at Dugu Bo.
"One more punch, and I won't be able to stop it." Xiao Tianyang quickly stepped forward and pulled Miao Zhenshan aside.
At the same time, Xiao Tianyang looked back at the others and said with a laugh, "Haha, it's been a while since we last met. Let's go over there and catch up. You all can do whatever you want."
Everyone: "..."
'This kid is too good at playing games, isn't he?'
His methods came one after another, leaving them no time to react.
Were they really going to let him toy around with two Title Douluo, one Soul douluo, one Soul Sage, and a scholar?
"Oh, just say what you want to say. Why beat around the bush?" Miao Zhenshan snorted softly and waved Xiao Tianyang off.
"If I hadn't pulled you aside, would you have kept fighting just now?" Xiao Tianyang was a little speechless. "We're all civilized people. Can't we talk things out clearly first instead of resorting to fighting and killing?"
"Isn't the matter clear enough? You're obviously covering for that old poisoner, Dugu Bo!"
Miao Zhenshan looked displeased.
"Why do I feel like the more I listen, the more wrong it sounds?"
Xiao Tianyang narrowed his eyes slightly and raised the corners of his mouth. "Master, are you jealous? Eh... I didn't expect you to still be like this at your age."
"I am not!" Miao Zhenshan curled his lips.
Of course, his words were an indirect admission.
But looking back, this was actually quite normal.
Xiao Tianyang and Miao Zhenshan had been in constant contact since their days at Nuoding Academy. It could be said that Miao Zhenshan had watched Xiao Tianyang grow up.
After learning about Xiao Tianyang's life story, Miao Zhenshan had taken even greater care of him, almost treating him as his own.
Although he didn't usually show it, his intentions were clear when he chased Xiao Tianyang all the way from Nuoding City to Suotuo City to recruit him as his disciple.
Add to that the protective instincts he had shown along the way, and it was clear—how many students in this world had a Title Douluo as their teacher with such treatment?
Before this, Miao Zhenshan had felt that Xiao Tianyang was biased in the incident between Chen Xin and Dugu Bo, so it was natural for him to feel a little upset.
As Xiao Tianyang had previously analyzed, Miao Zhenshan was someone easily swayed by emotions, which was why he had the urge to act out again.
Of course, it wasn't to kill anyone—just pure venting of frustration...
"Forget it, I won't argue with you about this."
Xiao Tianyang suddenly lowered his voice. "Master, you don't know this, but I've gained great benefits from Dugu Bo, and my strength has improved again..."
"That's nothing. Your potential is immense, so it's only natural that your strength has improved!"
Miao Zhenshan said this with a hint of inexplicable pride.
Xiao Tianyang: "..."
'Although I'm happy to be praised so much by you, where does this pride of yours come from?'
Shaking his head to dismiss the thought, Xiao Tianyang said seriously, "I'm talking about a qualitative change..."
With that, he released his martial soul.
At that moment, Miao Zhenshan's pupils contracted, and he couldn't hide the shock in his heart.
"What kind of martial soul is this? It actually gave me a sense of life-level oppression the moment it appeared!"
"Alright, put it away." Miao Zhenshan quickly waved his hand.
It wasn't that he couldn't handle the pressure. After all, Xiao Tianyang was still too weak, and the feeling was merely instinctive, not an actual threat to him.
Xiao Tianyang retracted his martial spirit and smiled. "Master, can we let this go now?"
Miao Zhenshan was silent for a moment before nodding. "Fine."
Xiao Tianyang breathed a sigh of relief.
But before he could speak, Miao Zhenshan added, "I can promise not to hit him, but you have to promise me one thing in return."
"You're my master, and we're family. Why are you being so formal?" Xiao Tianyang laughed.
"Good that you understand." Miao Zhenshan ignored his casual tone and said solemnly, "I plan to have you participate in this continent's elite soul master competition."
Xiao Tianyang was stunned for a moment before replying instinctively, "If I stay at Shrek Academy, won't I have a spot? Why go through the trouble of choosing something else?"
"Don't think I don't know. The 'Edward' who caused a stir in the Suotuo City Soul Arena was you, right?"
A smirk appeared on Miao Zhenshan's lips.
"How did you know?" Xiao Tianyang was surprised but then remembered that Miao Zhenshan had seen Cong Yunqie once before. It wasn't unreasonable for him to recognize it.
"Don't worry about that. I want you to use two identities to participate in this Continental Elite Soul Master Competition." Miao Zhenshan spoke gravely. "Besides, even without you, the seven kids from Shrek Academy can still make it into the top ten. You should be confident about that, right?"
Xiao Tianyang thought for a moment and said, "But am I the only one?"
"Of course not. I'll bring two little friends for you, but not now. You'll know when the time comes."
Miao Zhenshan paused and then added, "Besides, isn't there a girl by your side? I think her potential is only slightly below yours. She should be more than enough to be your teammate this time."
"But Saber's identity is a problem. If she appears next to me, won't my identity be exposed?" Xiao Tianyang was speechless.
"That's your problem to solve." Miao Zhenshan snorted softly.
At that moment, he thought to himself, 'I don't believe you can't figure this out.'
"Alright then, I'll go back and think about it." To resolve the conflict, Xiao Tianyang could only nod.
Just then, he received a system notification.
Ding! The host has triggered a side mission: [Win the Championship].
Mission Content: As Edward, win the championship of the Continental Elite Soul Master Competition!
Mission Reward: Random Martial Spirit x1!
Setting this aside for now, he heard Miao Zhenshan add, "Also, be more careful these days. I might have to travel far away. Don't be as careless as before."
"You need to understand that a lone Title Douluo like Dugu Bo might still fear me, but once the Spirit Hall takes an interest in you, they won't hold back."
Xiao Tianyang was shocked. "They wouldn't target me already, would they?"
"Not yet." Miao Zhenshan shook his head. "With the talent you've shown, if you didn't have my support, the Spirit Hall would definitely try to take you away. But as long as you don't show off too much, they'll turn a blind eye for now."
"What do you mean, Master?" Xiao Tianyang seemed to sense something in Miao Zhenshan's words.
"You can't continue with that cooking of yours." Miao Zhenshan said gravely. "In that small village, not many people were watching you. But do you know how many eyes are on you in Heaven Dou City?"
"Even if the teachers at your school are united, what if the students find out?"
"If your talent only makes them curious, then the dishes you cook are enough to drive them mad!"
This last sentence struck Xiao Tianyang like a bolt of lightning, instantly waking him up.
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