The female characters: No, you didn't go off track. Keep going! We love it!
As they read Su Ming's journal, they learned more about martial souls and the conditions of the continent.
It turned out that the conditions for possessing twin martial souls were incredibly strict.
Liu Erlong, who had initially been proud of Yu Xiaogang for figuring out that Tang San had twin martial souls, was now a bit disappointed. It turned out Yu Xiaogang had just stumbled upon the truth by chance!
Liu Erlong trusted Su Ming more on this point. After all, Su Ming had awakened memories from his previous life and knew far more than they did.
While they marveled at the conditions for twin martial souls, they found it hard to sympathize with Tang San's behavior, feeling that his inclination to kill was too strong. After all, on the surface, he was only a six-year-old child!
However, knowing that Tang San's soul was actually that of a thirty-something-year-old man, some of the female characters reasoned that Tang San's actions weren't entirely wrong. Given how rare twin martial souls were on the continent, it was understandable that he wanted to eliminate anyone who might threaten his secret.
But to make such a drastic decision before fully assessing whether Yu Xiaogang was a friend or foe was reckless.
Tang San didn't yet know he had a Titled Douluo father. If he had killed Yu Xiaogang, Bibi Dong would have surely mobilized all of Wuhun Hall to seek revenge, not to mention the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan!
However, these insights came from the female characters having the omniscient perspective provided by the journal. To Tang San, who was unaware of such things, they had no significant connection. For now, the female characters were content to sit back and watch, waiting to collect their soul power rewards (some of the female characters).
At Nuoding Academy, Su Ming quietly watched the interaction between the two, finding it rather entertaining.
As for Tang San's killing intent directed at him, Su Ming wasn't worried at all. He knew that Tang San would eventually take Yu Xiaogang as his master. Even if he didn't, Su Ming, with his mastery of physical techniques, Sharingan, and Wood Release thanks to the system, could easily defeat the current Tang San.
The only reason Su Ming would stop at defeating him was because of the hidden presence of Tang Hao. Su Ming was far from being able to take on Tang Hao right now!
Upon hearing that Yu Xiaogang was a master of martial soul theory, Tang San quickly made up his mind.
Tang San knelt down on both knees and bowed three times, saying solemnly, "Please, take me as your disciple!"
Yu Xiaogang was overjoyed to see Tang San finally willing to become his disciple.
He quickly helped Tang San to his feet, saying, "Xiaosan, remember, you shouldn't kneel easily. You should only bow to the heavens and to your parents!"
Tang San stood up and replied sincerely, "A teacher for a day is a father for life. It's only right that I bow to you!"
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, good, good, good!"
[As expected, Tang San ultimately accepted Yu Xiaogang as his master. But here's a classic moment for you: Tang San basically acknowledged him as a father, too!]
[It makes sense, though. In this world of Douluo Dalu, there isn't such a strong concept of "A teacher for a day is a father for life," but Tang San's previous life was in an ancient martial world where taking a master was a very serious matter.]
[As for me, I come from the modern world, so such concepts don't really have a deep impact on me.]
[In this world, it's almost like ancient times, where one can only take one master. Disrespecting or betraying one's master is something that would lead to scorn from society, leaving behind a legacy of shame.]
The female characters reading didn't fully understand what Su Ming meant by "the modern world," but they knew that in their world, taking a master was indeed a lifelong commitment. Betraying one's master was a grave offense.
However, the thought of Tang San calling the man he had considered killing "father" was bizarre. What would Tang Hao think if he knew?
After accepting Tang San as his disciple, Yu Xiaogang turned his gaze toward Su Ming.
Having just accepted a prodigy with twin martial souls, Yu Xiaogang was in an excellent mood. But Su Ming, with his innate level-seven soul power and his rare Wood Element martial soul, was also a talent. Yu Xiaogang believed that with his guidance, Su Ming might be able to unlock the full potential of the Wood Element.
If Su Ming knew what Yu Xiaogang was thinking, he would only laugh inwardly: Thanks, but no thanks.
Yu Xiaogang smiled at Su Ming and asked, "Su Ming, would you like to take me as your master as well? I can help you become even stronger!"
Tang San, who wasn't very familiar with Su Ming, also chimed in, "Yes, Su Ming, you should accept Teacher as your master. You've seen his powerful knowledge of theory."
But don't think Tang San's suggestion was out of kindness. He simply didn't want Su Ming to expose the secret of his twin martial souls.
If Su Ming became Yu Xiaogang's disciple, they would be fellow disciples, and Tang San could position himself as Su Ming's senior. Su Ming, being only six years old, would likely be easy to control. Tang San believed that with some maneuvering, Su Ming would never reveal his secret.
[Haha, I didn't expect Yu Xiaogang to want to take me as his disciple after already accepting Tang San. If I hadn't regained my memories, I might have accepted. But now that I've awakened my past-life knowledge, I know what kind of person Yu Xiaogang is. Plus, with the system on my side, growing stronger is only a matter of time. There's no way I'd accept him as my master!]
[Watch how I turn him down!]
Su Ming activated the screen-recording function in his journal—a feature he had just discovered. It allowed him to record visual events, which was incredibly handy!
Some moments were too vivid to be captured in words, and recording them would be far more satisfying, he thought with a smirk.
At the same time, a new rule appeared in the journals of the female characters:
[Rule 5: Female characters who watch Su Ming's live recordings will receive a basic random reward, which will be distributed at midnight along with other rewards.]
Upon reading this, the female characters were ecstatic. They loved it! This journal was amazing!
Even though the reward was a basic version, it was easier to obtain than the previous rewards. After all, today's journal entry had been mostly about Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, without mentioning a single female character!
Xiao Wu: That might change today. I'll meet Su Ming soon, and he'll definitely write about me in his journal. This reward is going to be easy!
The female characters wished Su Ming would broadcast daily. Then they'd receive live-stream rewards every day! However, that was probably unrealistic. They could only hope Su Ming would record frequently.
Su Ming began the recording and said, "Master, what you just said really resonated with me: 'There are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters.'"
Su Ming didn't refuse Yu Xiaogang outright.
Yu Xiaogang nodded confidently and said, "Exactly! If you work hard, you'll achieve great things. Just like Xiaosan's Blue Silver Grass—through my theoretical guidance, it can grow to the level of a Titled Douluo!"