Is Yu Xiaogang feeling guilty towards Tang San?
Of course, he feels guilty!
After all, this is an exceptionally respectful and outstanding disciple, and he had accidentally messed up Tang San's second soul ring, turning it into this flatulence skill!
Not only did this ruin his disciple's experience, but it also tarnished his reputation as a master of spirit theory.
However, despite his guilt, Yu Xiaogang's remorse wasn't overwhelming.
After all, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had indeed been significantly strengthened due to the snake-type soul beast.
Although Tang San's Blue Silver Grass didn't acquire poison due to Yu Xiaogang's mistake, the second soul skill mistakenly ended up being a flatulence attack.
While Yu Xiaogang considered this attack to be embarrassing, he still saw it as powerful!
After all, it was this very skill that he had used to rescue Tang San and indirectly save Tang Hao.
Despite considering his own two flatulence-based skills a lifelong disgrace, Yu Xiaogang had gotten used to them over the years.
From his perspective, this soul skill wasn't so unbearable. With some mental adjustment, this flatulence skill could be quite potent, serving as a last-resort survival tool!
But faced with his enraged disciple, Tang San, and to avoid being cast aside by the Tang family and further prove his theory, Yu Xiaogang continued to act as though he was deeply pained and willing to atone, ready to accept any punishment.
Seeing Yu Xiaogang in such a tormented state and hearing him willingly accept responsibility for his mistake, Tang San's anger began to wane.
After all, Yu Xiaogang was his teacher who had taught him a lot, despite his flaws and the current misstep.
As the saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a parent." He couldn't contradict himself.
With a sigh, Tang San decided to relent.
He had absorbed the mimic Golden Ringed Flatulence Snake's soul ring, and though it hadn't granted his spirit the desired poison, the enhancement to his spirit's strength was still significantly greater compared to the last one.
This teacher of his wasn't entirely useless.
Although the unintended addition of the mimic Golden Ringed Flatulence Snake's soul ring resulted in a second soul skill that produced a foul-smelling explosive mist—something quite embarrassing—it was clear that Yu Xiaogang was also suffering from this mistake.
He decided to endure this humiliation for now. After all, compared to Yu Xiaogang, his father Tang Hao's knowledge of spirit masters and beasts was lacking.
With this lesson learned, hopefully, such a mistake would not occur again.
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"Master, I was impulsive just now. The incident from last night isn't entirely your fault. I should have checked the soul beast notes you provided."
Seeing Yu Xiaogang's genuinely remorseful expression, Tang San decided not to sever ties completely. He sighed and softened his tone, choosing to take a step back.
Upon seeing Tang San's reaction, Yu Xiaogang showed even more guilt, continuing to express his pain.
"No! It's entirely my fault. Choosing the soul ring was my responsibility. My mistake in identifying the soul beast led to this soul skill. I'm truly sorry!"
"Master…"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang persist in taking the blame, though Tang San still harbored some resentment, he felt somewhat relieved. His anger toward Yu Xiaogang diminished.
"Master!!"
"Tang San!!"
Seeing his son Tang San seemingly forgiving Yu Xiaogang, Tang Hao, though still angry, calmed down and released his grip on Yu Xiaogang's collar.
Tang San and Yu Xiaogang then gazed at each other with a deep, affectionate look, embodying the teacher-student bond.
Nearby, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel disgusted.
What were these two putting on?
It was understandable in the original story that Tang San initially saw himself as an ordinary commoner and was appreciative of what the master offered. After six years of such a relationship, a strong teacher-student bond developed naturally.
However, due to the exposure from the live broadcast, Yu Xiaogang's true nature had already been revealed.
Lin Yu didn't believe that Tang San, who could only see the dirt in others but not in himself, had no issues with Yu Xiaogang.
Moreover, unlike in the original story where Tang San became Yu Xiaogang's disciple naturally, this time Yu Xiaogang only sought to become Tang San's teacher after seeing him on the path to becoming a god.
Tang San and his father had only brought Yu Xiaogang on board because of his useful knowledge. Both sides had started with ulterior motives, which had tainted their relationship from the beginning.
Seeing them now pretending to have a deep teacher-student bond was too much!
In the shadows, Lin Yu felt speechless.
But seeing his goal of sabotaging Tang San come to fruition, Lin Yu decided it was time to leave.
Under his influence, compared to the original story where Tang San absorbed two soul rings, the Blue Silver Grass had successfully acquired poison, with the first soul skill being "Bind" and the second "Parasitic," making the combination quite perfect.
Now, with the mimic Golden Ringed Flatulence Snake's soul ring, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was not only without poison but also had greatly reduced enhancement effects. The first soul skill was significantly weakened, and the second soul skill turned into a flatulence attack.
Aside from a higher cultivation level, Tang San's overall power was severely diminished!
With his goal achieved, it was time to exit!
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Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire's royal city, at the Third Prince's residence, Dai Mubai was feeling extremely frustrated and distressed.
Since his soul awakening, he had been locked in fierce competition with his older brother Davis for the throne due to his Evil Eye White Tiger spirit.
Originally, being born later than Davis put him at a disadvantage, and he had always been suppressed by his older brother.
He had recently given up fighting and chosen to indulge himself, resulting in a significant reduction in Davis's oppression and a chance to enjoy life.
However, that cursed live broadcast claimed he would defeat Davis and become emperor in the future.
This intensified the pressure he was under, and he was not only facing increased suppression but also deadly assassination attempts!
If he continued to face such oppression and deadly plots, who knew when he would be eliminated?
It was impossible to turn things around and become emperor as suggested by the broadcast!
No way! He had to leave here as soon as possible!