Chapter 102: Venting for a Good Brother

“What do you think you are? A worthless nobody who hasn’t even reached level thirty. Who gave you the courage to shout here like that?”

A cold, imposing voice rang out. The crowd at the Nine Stars Hall parted respectfully as Du Gu Bo strode forward with measured steps. His sharp, emerald-green eyes burned fiercely as they fixed on Yu Xiaogang. The overwhelming pressure he radiated seemed to freeze the very air itself, causing Yu Xiaogang to stagger and nearly fall to the ground.

Seeing this, Flandre and Liu Erlong hurried forward, swiftly unleashing their soul power to envelop Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Wu in a protective shield. Without this defense, facing the oppressive aura of a titled Douluo—a rank far above them—Yu Xiaogang, a great soul master, and Xiao Wu, a soul sovereign, would surely be torn apart.

Under the protection of the two soul saints, Yu Xiaogang barely managed to steady his breath. His eyes glinted with venomous hatred like a viper’s as he stared at Du Gu Bo, ready to retort again. However, Flandre stopped him.

Among those present, only Flandre still retained some measure of reason. He bowed slightly and first saluted Du Gu Bo. Though Yu Xiaogang was arrogant by nature, the status of a titled Douluo was the highest honor in the soul master world. Offering a salute to such a figure was no disgrace.

After finishing the gesture, Flandre spoke: “Your Excellency Du Gu, I am Flandre, principal of Shrek Academy. This young man, Tang San, is a student under our care. I do not know what offense he has caused Your Excellency, but I implore you to show mercy, considering his youth and ignorance. As a titled Douluo, it would not be fitting to be so harsh with a child. Word of this might not reflect well on Your Excellency’s reputation.”

“Are you implying I am bullying the weak?”

Du Gu Bo snorted coldly. “This student of yours sneaked into the Nine Stars Hall under cover of night and was caught red-handed. Do you know what kind of character that reveals? I should have him flayed alive. If this gets out, everyone will say he deserved it.”

Flandre’s expression changed instantly. His first thought was disbelief—Tang San was usually well-behaved and sensible. How could he do such a thing? But Du Gu Bo was a formidable titled Douluo; would he truly harass a mere soul sovereign, whom he regarded as insignificant as an ant?

Flandre frowned deeply. Suddenly, he recalled how Tang San often spoke fluently about toxins and medicinal herbs. A suspicion formed: Could Tang San have been after the hall’s precious elixirs?

“Little San, what were you thinking?” Flandre lamented inwardly.

The image of Tang San as a sensible child began to crumble in Flandre’s mind, yet he could not abandon him—not only because Tang San was Yu Xiaogang’s disciple, but more importantly, because of Tang San’s father.

Back when Shrek Academy was still on the outskirts of Soto City, Yu Xiaogang had secretly confided Tang San’s background to Flandre.

Tang Hao Douluo!

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