NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 10: Rejection
Chapter 10: Rejection
In a small, secluded pavilion at Nuoding Academy, Yu Xiaogang was sitting in his study, engrossed in a book.
He didn't know how long he had been reading, but when his spirit began to feel fatigued, Yu Xiaogang finally set the book down and leaned back in his chair.
Rubbing his throbbing temples, Yu Xiaogang let out a long sigh.
He gazed out the window absentmindedly. How long had it been since he started living this dull and monotonous life?
When he first arrived at Nuoding Academy, he was invited as a guest lecturer by the dean.
In the beginning, he indeed enjoyed a fulfilling period, relishing the time spent teaching.
However, the good times didn't last long. Once the students learned about his past, they gradually stopped attending his lectures, even mocking him just like the rest of the world outside. They only refrained from doing so to his face out of respect for his friendship with the dean.
His role as a guest lecturer became nothing more than a title.
Yu Xiaogang had thought about leaving and going somewhere else.
But he couldn't think of any place where he would be welcomed, so he stayed, dragging his feet and lingering here.
He didn't want to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and he didn't want to go to Shrek Academy, which was founded by Flender, for fear that Liu Erlong might find him there.
Moreover, in his current state, he didn't want to see those familiar faces!
"When will I discover a genius who not only believes in me but is also willing to accept my guidance?"
"If that happens, I can prove myself through the students I teach!"
Yu Xiaogang mused, lost in thought. This idea had been on his mind for a long time.
But he had never found such a student, and he wasn't willing to teach someone with only average talent.
"Master, Master!"
"Master, are you inside?"
Suddenly, a voice calling out to Yu Xiaogang came from outside.
"I'm here, just a moment!"
Yu Xiaogang was surprised that someone was looking for him. After responding, he stood up, walked out of the study, and headed to the door.
Creak—
"What's the matter?"
When he opened the door, Yu Xiaogang saw that it was a gatekeeper from Nuoding City.
"Greetings, Master. There's a child here who says he knows you and wants to see you!"
"I brought him here for you. Would you like to see him? If not, I'll take him away immediately!"
The gatekeeper explained respectfully as he stepped aside, revealing a young boy behind him.
Yu Xiaogang was taken aback. He hadn't expected that it would be a child looking for him.
...
"Xiaogang!"
At that moment, unseen by Yu Xiaogang and the gatekeeper, Bibi Dong, who was observing nearby, couldn't help but call out Xiaogang's name in excitement upon seeing him.
When she realized that Yu Xiaogang couldn't hear her, a strong sense of loss flashed through her beautiful eyes.
Of course, Xiaogang can't see me!
But as long as I can see Xiaogang, it's enough!
Su Mo inwardly rolled his eyes at Bibi Dong's behavior.
How embarrassing!
She's not even trying to hide the fact that her relationship with Yu Xiaogang is more than simple!
"Master, I'd like to become your disciple!"
Unable to bear watching Bibi Dong fawn over Yu Xiaogang any longer, Su Mo looked up and directly stated his purpose to Yu Xiaogang.
After saying this, Su Mo still believed that Yu Xiaogang wouldn't accept him.
However, if Yu Xiaogang unexpectedly did take him in, Su Mo wasn't completely opposed to the idea.
After all, if he truly became Yu Xiaogang's disciple, joining Shrek Academy with the Master six years later wouldn't be too difficult.
And as Tang San's senior brother, if Su Mo cultivated a good relationship with Tang San, he could likely secure a share of the immortal herbs Tang San would eventually obtain.
Thinking this way, Su Mo found himself less resistant to the idea of becoming Yu Xiaogang's disciple.
Although he didn't like Yu Xiaogang or Tang San, he certainly wouldn't turn down the chance to acquire some immortal herbs!
Su Mo had considered this method to obtain the herbs as well.
It was certainly a more reliable option than trying to collaborate with someone from Spirit Hall.
Although Tang San is highly hypocritical, he is still very generous to those around him!
Even though Su Mo knew that being accepted by Yu Xiaogang would likely bring him greater benefits, deep down, he still hoped that Yu Xiaogang would reject him, so that Bibi Dong could see what kind of person she trusted.
"Become my disciple?"
"Little one, are you serious?"
When Yu Xiaogang heard Su Mo's words, he was momentarily stunned, then became somewhat excited.
All these years, no one had ever voluntarily asked to become his disciple.
The gatekeeper standing nearby was also surprised when he heard Su Mo's request, giving Su Mo a curious look filled with intrigue.
His respect for Yu Xiaogang was only superficial. Deep down, like everyone else, he held Yu Xiaogang in contempt.
So, seeing someone wanting to become Yu Xiaogang's disciple was indeed surprising to him.
Of course, I'm not serious!
Su Mo grumbled inwardly before saying, "Yes, Master, I wish to become your student!"
"Good! Good! Good!"
Upon hearing Su Mo's response, Yu Xiaogang was so delighted that he repeated "good" several times, clearly very happy.
"Little one, what's your name?"
"How old are you today? Have you awakened your martial soul? What is your martial soul? What is your innate soul power level?"
Overjoyed, Yu Xiaogang immediately asked Su Mo these questions in a warm and gentle tone.
Yu Xiaogang then turned to the gatekeeper and said, "Thank you for bringing him in; I'll take it from here."
Although Yu Xiaogang didn't explicitly tell the gatekeeper to leave, his words clearly implied it.
"Very well, Master, I will take my leave. Please, Master!"
The gatekeeper quickly understood the cue and promptly took his leave.
Su Mo, observing the situation, didn't immediately answer Yu Xiaogang's questions.
Instead, he waited until Yu Xiaogang refocused his attention on him before saying, "Master, my name is Su Mo. I'm six years old, and I have already awakened my martial soul. It is the Soul-Hunting Spear, with an innate soul power level of 2."
"Soul-Hunting Spear, innate soul power level 2!"
Yu Xiaogang, who had been in high spirits, suddenly dimmed when he heard about Su Mo's martial soul and innate soul power level.
He looked at Su Mo and began to ponder how to reject him, considering that this was the only person in years who had voluntarily sought to become his disciple.
"Su Mo, I'm glad you want to be my disciple!"
"But I'm sorry, I can't accept you as my student!"
In the end, Yu Xiaogang chose to directly reject Su Mo.
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