The infamous reputation of Toad Tang San had spread throughout Soto City.
The name "Toad Tang San" had become legendary in Soto City.
"Master, now whenever I go out, people point and whisper about me,"
Toad Tang San said bitterly. He didn't even want to go out anymore; he felt ashamed of himself, and he couldn't escape the title of "Toad."
"Little San, does it matter? As long as you're strong enough, all of this is just the path you've taken."
"Toad? Heh, by then, who won't respectfully call you Toad King?"
"Little San, we need to have a long-term vision, not just focus on the present."
"Didn't you always tell me, 'Heaven will entrust great responsibilities to those who are first tested with hardship and toil'?"
"Why can't you handle it when it comes to yourself?"
"Little San, you're my most prized disciple, Yu Xiaogang. People only talk about you because they're jealous. Those who aren't envied are mediocre!"
Yu Xiaogang's persuasive words brought a smile to Toad Tang San's face, making him seem much more cheerful.
"Teacher, I understand."
Toad Tang San bowed to Yu Xiaogang, his eyes seeming to regain their light. When he's strong enough, all of this? It'll be nothing more than a drop in the ocean.
When he becomes a titled Toad? Heh, that's your esteemed Toad King, the titled Toad King!
The hardships he was facing now were only for a better future, Toad Tang San comforted himself, increasingly convinced that Yu Xiaogang was right—this was all part of his past journey.
Having been reborn, how could he be upset by the idle gossip of some worthless people? He truly wasted his new life. In this life, he had a lover, people who loved him; why should he care about anything else?
Protecting those he cared about, avenging himself, finding his mother—that was enough.
Toad Tang San seemed to have made up his mind. He had things to do; how could he let these trivial matters affect him?
"Hahahaha, good, good, good, that's my disciple, Yu Xiaogang."
"Let's go, Xiao San. Flander invited me to dinner tonight; he asked me to bring you along."
Yu Xiaogang slowly stood up, patted Toad Tang San's shoulder, and looked pleased. This was his disciple, with his own style.
He himself hadn't thought of dying all these years, still living on with resilience (afraid of death, better to live a wretched life than die a good death). Xiao San, oh Xiao San, you still have so much to learn. "
My virtues are enough for you, Xiao San, to learn for a lifetime.
" "Okay, teacher, will Dean Flander be against us?" Toad Tang San asked cautiously.
Yu Xiaogang confidently shook his head: "No, I didn't show it obviously. Everything is within my expectations."
Hearing this, Toad Tang San nodded in agreement. Even when targeting Ma Hongjun, he was extremely cautious; no one except Ma Hongjun knew.
Xiao Wu: I'm not human? Hmm…it seems I really am not, I'm a rabbit!
Without the slightest hesitation, the two headed empty-handed towards the restaurant Flander had booked.
At the same time, Xue Ya, with Xue Luochuan, also headed to the restaurant she had arranged with Flander.
"Teacher, is this it?"
Xue Luochuan looked up at the Rose Grand Hotel sign, one of the few somewhat famous hotels in Soto City.
Xueya nodded, in a very good mood: "Just call him 'Master Uncle' when you go in." Xueya specifically instructed.
Xue Luochuan nodded, having no objections. After all, the other party was also a strong person, and even without a teacher, he knew what to do.
"Teacher, look, that Howling Swan is here too!"
On the other side, Toad Tang San and his apprentice also arrived. Toad Tang San immediately recognized Xue Luochuan.
Yu Xiaogang slightly raised his eyes... Ya... Ya-mei, it's actually Ya-mei! Why is Ya-mei here?
Flander, damn Flander, you really deserve to die! To humiliate me, Yu Xiaogang, you actually called Ya-mei here too! You deserve to die!
Yu Xiaogang stopped two meters away from Xueya, staring intently at the woman who had almost become his wife.
He thought his heart was calm, but actually standing in front of her, Yu Xiaogang's heart still surged, and memories flooded back like a tide.
All the little moments with Xueya, everything, but in the end, it was all destroyed. The dreams all foreshadowed that Flander would ultimately destroy everything, even the woman before him would eventually collude with Flander and ruin him.
This woman, this half-sister, was ultimately his enemy… How laughable, how laughable!
The source of evil was none other than Flander!
"Hey, you two toads over there, what are you staring at?"
Xue Luochuan noticed the strange gazes of Yu Xiaogang and his apprentice, and shouted angrily. Yu Xiaogang, still in a daze, trembled, completely flustered.
Xue Luochuan walked directly to Toad Tang San: "You two toads, apologize!"
Toad Tang San was wrapped in bandages, and Yu Xiaogang's face was also bandaged, making Xue Luochuan naturally assume they were both toads.
If they didn't know he was ugly, why would they be clinging to him?
Toad Tang San frowned slightly. Insulting him was one thing, but insulting his teacher was a death sentence!
Yu Xiaogang was already disfigured because of Toad Tang San, and now Xue Luochuan was insulting him, which was like rubbing salt into Toad Tang San's wounds—it was practically courting death.
"What do you think you are, daring to make Tang San and Teacher apologize to you? Heh, if you hadn't admitted defeat so quickly today, I would have made you wish you were dead!"
Xue Luochuan frowned, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes. He had only intended to get an apology, but now…
He already harbored resentment because of the disgust he had suffered today, and now that Toad Tang San had delivered himself to his doorstep, he couldn't let it go unpunished. This was the first time in his life that someone had dared to provoke him like this.
"It seems that the level 29 trash behind you is very important to you!"
Hearing this, Toad Tang San panicked and immediately shielded Yu Xiaogang.
Xue Luochuan chuckled mockingly, instantly channeling his martial soul and slapping Yu Xiaogang across the face, who was being protected by Toad Tang San.
With a loud snap, Xue Luochuan was already airborne.
"First Soul Skill: Swan Dance!"
Toad Tang San used his Purple Demon Eyes to their fullest extent, quickly catching Xue Luochuan's trail. Before he could do anything, Xue Ya moved, unleashing a massive surge of soul power.
Xue Ya snorted coldly. She hadn't wanted to fight, but she knew how disgusting Toad Tang San was. She absolutely couldn't let him release his Martial Soul; if he did, not only Xue Luochuan would suffer, but she herself would be disgusted too…
Left with no other choice, she would bully the weak.
Seeing the two controlled, Xue Luochuan slapped them repeatedly across the face. *Slap! Slap! Slap!* The relentless slapping sound rang out,
swelling Xue Luochuan's hands.
(End of Chapter)