83: Chapter 83 Where Did This Beggar Come From? Extreme Fear

One month later.

The sky was turning dark.

Shrek Academy.

A hunched figure leaning on a wooden stick staggered up to the academy gate.

The person was none other than Yu Xiaogang, though he looked like a completely different person compared to his usual self.

He was covered in filth from head to toe, exuding a foul odor.

His fair skin had become sallow and rough, his lips were cracked and bleeding, and his eyes were dull.

Since the day his money was robbed, he had been penniless. His horse was also lost, so he had to travel on foot.

Along the way, to fill his stomach, he had to set aside his past pride and beg for food.

"Finally... back..."

Yu Xiaogang lifted his head, looking at the large characters for 'Shrek Academy,' a flash of relief in his eyes.

Only he knew the hardships of this journey.

At this moment, he was starving, freezing, and his consciousness was fading; he just wanted to get inside as soon as possible.

"Stop right there! Where did this beggar come from? This is no place for you to beg for food!"

Dai Mubai was preparing to sneak off to Soto City to relax.

Just as he reached the gate, he caught sight of a suspicious figure and immediately shouted a reprimand.

"Get lost! Or I won't be polite to you."

Dai Mubai had been rebuffed by Zhu Zhuqing and was in a foul mood.

Seeing this beggar made him even more impatient.

Yu Xiaogang walked forward slowly, wanting to reveal his identity.

Dai Mubai saw that the other party not only didn't leave but was actually trying to walk into the academy.

He was suddenly incensed and stepped forward to kick him.

Yu Xiaogang was kicked to the ground, and the wooden stick in his hand rolled away.

"I am..." Yu Xiaogang said hoarsely.

Dai Mubai, as if finding an outlet for his frustration, didn't want to hear what he had to say and kicked him again.

"Ah..."

Although no Soul Power was used, it still made Yu Xiaogang cry out in pain.

Just then, Tang San and Oscar, hearing the commotion, rushed over.

"Boss Dai, what's going on?" Oscar shouted from afar.

Tang San's gaze swept over the disheveled figure on the ground, initially paying no attention.

But when he saw the familiar clothing, his whole body trembled violently!

"Teacher?!"

Tang San exclaimed. He lunged forward, pushed Dai Mubai aside, and threw himself beside Yu Xiaogang, not caring how dirty or smelly he was.

Dai Mubai was stunned: "Little San, why are you pushing me? This beggar..."

Tang San's eyes turned red, and he jerked his head up, shouting: "He is not a beggar! He is my teacher!"

Dai Mubai froze on the spot, staring dumbfoundedly at Yu Xiaogang on the ground.

Oscar was also stupefied; Boss Dai had actually beaten Tang San's teacher?

Tang San carefully helped Yu Xiaogang up, looking at his filth-covered, bruised, and swollen appearance, and asked angrily:

"Teacher, what happened to you? How did you end up like this? Who harmed you like this?"

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, said nothing, and helplessly closed his eyes.

Throughout this journey, the only belief supporting him was returning to the academy to Cultivate Tang San, thereby proving himself.

Now that he had seen Tang San, he could no longer hold on and completely passed out.

"Teacher! What's wrong?" Tang San panicked and turned to shout at Dai Mubai and the other, "Quick, help me carry the teacher inside!"

Dai Mubai looked at the filth-covered, foul-smelling Yu Xiaogang, hesitated for a moment, and signaled for Oscar to help.

"I..."

Oscar wanted to refuse, but seeing Dai Mubai's gaze, he could only offer a sheepish smile and, biting the bullet, helped Tang San carry Yu Xiaogang into the academy.

Dai Mubai went to Soto City alone.

Inside the male dormitory.

Tang San placed Yu Xiaogang on his bed and turned around:

"Oscar, Sausage!"

"Right away." Oscar didn't dare to delay and immediately recited the spirit chant: "I have a big Sausage!"

A recovery Sausage was quickly created.

"Little San, here."

Tang San took the Sausage, pried open Yu Xiaogang's lips, and shoved the Sausage inside.

The unconscious Yu Xiaogang felt the foreign object in his mouth and seemed to return to that nightmarish cave from a month ago.

Stimulated by the extreme fear and humiliation, he suddenly sat up in shock.

"No!"

Yu Xiaogang violently spat out the recovery Sausage, gasping for breath, still shaken.

"Teacher, you're awake?"

Tang San was stunned, but quickly reacted.

He picked up the Sausage that had fallen on the bed and handed it to Yu Xiaogang's mouth again:

"Teacher, this is Oscar's recovery Sausage; it's good for your injuries."

Yu Xiaogang seemed to have been triggered by something, growling: "Take it away! I won't eat it!"

This abnormal behavior left both Tang San and Oscar stunned.

You had to know, although Oscar's Sausage had a bizarre chant, its effects were obvious to everyone.

"Teacher, what's wrong with you?" Tang San asked with concern, still holding the Sausage, "If you don't eat, I'm afraid..."

Yu Xiaogang kept his eyes tightly shut, cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

The terrifying experience in that cave a month ago flooded his mind again.

How that scarred man had forced him, how he had trampled on his dignity...

But Little San was right; he was extremely weak now. If he didn't eat, he might not even make it through the night.

He still hadn't proven his theories to the world.

He still hadn't seen Tang San stand at the Peak of the Spirit Master's world with his own eyes.

How could he fall here?

"I... I will do it myself."

Yu Xiaogang opened his eyes, trembling as he reached out to take the Sausage from Tang San.

He took a deep breath, as if making a resolution, and then began to eat it in small bites.

Tang San watched his teacher's abnormal behavior, his confusion deepening.

He keenly sensed that his teacher must have encountered something extraordinary.

After Yu Xiaogang ate the Sausage, Tang San hurriedly poured him a glass of water: "Teacher, drink some water."

Yu Xiaogang tremblingly took the cup and drank in small sips.

A moment later, Yu Xiaogang finally regained a bit of color.

"Teacher." Tang San finally couldn't help but ask, "What exactly did you go through? How did you end up like this?"

Yu Xiaogang's hand jerked violently, and the water cup nearly slipped from his grasp.

"It's nothing." Yu Xiaogang's eyes wandered, "I encountered an accident on the road and lost my money."

Tang San saw that his teacher didn't want to talk about it, so he hurriedly asked about the thing he cared about most:

"Teacher, what about Xiao Wu?"

Yu Xiaogang had returned alone, and Tang San had a very bad premonition.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and sighed:

"Xiao Wu is still alive, but the one who captured her has an extraordinary status in Spirit Hall; even the Supreme Pontiff cannot intervene. Teacher tried his best..."

Tang San felt like he had been struck by lightning, freezing in place.

Even the Supreme Pontiff couldn't intervene? What kind of powerful existence must that be?

But soon, light reignited in his eyes.

As long as Xiao Wu is still alive, there is hope.

"Teacher, I understand." Tang San clenched his hands, "I will work hard to Cultivate. One day, I will personally save Xiao Wu."

"Little San, I am happy that you think that way, Teacher." Yu Xiaogang felt relieved.

With the Cultivation method for twin spirits, plus the motivation to save Xiao Wu, Yu Xiaogang believed Tang San's strength would advance by leaps and bounds.

And for him, the day he would prove himself to the world was not far off.