Chapter 86: Actor Yu Tianyun!

The next morning.

On the large playground of Shilake Xueyuan, figures began arriving one after another.

However, today a new face appeared; aside from Tang San and Xiao Wu, the other trainees at Shilake were all quite surprised.

They thought to themselves that the academy already had many teachers; could there be another newcomer? At that moment, Yu Tianyun arrived at Shilake Xueyuan with Ning Rongrong. This time he did not bring the big or small cats, since they have no connection to Shilake, and Yu Tianyun did not want them to have too much contact with Shilake, lest they be misled.

He also did not want Ning Rongrong to continue studying here; if it weren't for the need to quickly and smoothly complete his grandfather's mission, he would have taken her away from this foul place long ago.

When he got closer, Yu Tianyun noticed another new face: a tall, thin person with a stiff expression and a gloomy aura.

Yu Tianyun's mind stirred; he immediately thought, this must be his second uncle—Yu Xiao Gang!

"It seems I can finally leave. As for persuading my second uncle to return, I'll do my best; I can't waste time here!" Yu Tianyun thought to himself.

Yu Tianyun first locked eyes with Fland, then glanced at Yu Xiao Gang beside him and chuckled:

"Dean Fland, I brought Rongrong here for school; we're not late today, right?"

Fland glanced at Yu Xiao Gang, seeing his calm, unruffled expression, and couldn't help but feel puzzled, thinking to himself: "Your own nephew is here, and you don't say a word? Is a nephew with such high talent still considered inferior to a casually accepted disciple? Yesterday when Tang San returned, you rushed over to check!"

Fland's eyes showed resignation, then he laughed loudly and said, "Haha, Tianyun, you've arrived at the right time; today's lesson hasn't started yet."

Yu Tianyun still couldn't gauge Yu Xiao Gang's temperament, which is why he first exchanged glances with Fland; now seeing Fland's demeanor, he was even more uncertain, thinking, "Fine, since my second uncle is already here, waiting a bit longer won't hurt. We'll discuss it after today's lesson ends."

At this point, Fland continued:

"Everyone is present, so let me introduce you. This person beside me is Yu Xiao Gang, renowned throughout the Soul Master World as the foremost theoretical authority, known as the Master. He is also Tang San's teacher! His knowledge of Soul Masters, Soul Beasts, and martial souls is unmatched in the entire Soul Master World."

"From now on, he will also be a teacher at our academy; your training plans will be entirely under his charge. With his guidance in cultivation, you'll surely progress much faster!"

When Fland finished speaking, everyone's gaze fell on Yu Xiao Gang.

Fland's words were indeed impressive; the theoretical first of the Soul Master World, though they hadn't heard of him, still seemed formidable.

Being called the first and having taught a disciple like Tang San, they were eager for Yu Xiao Gang's lessons!

Only Yu Tianyun remained unfazed; his second uncle knows a lot from books, but that knowledge is useless for a genius like himself.

To put it bluntly, his second uncle isn't suited to teach geniuses; he's fine teaching those with modest talent, since his own strength limits his understanding of high‑rank Soul Masters, and he lacks many basic facts.

When it comes to choosing Soul Rings, he only pairs them with early‑stage practical soul skills, which is indeed useful for teaching Soul Masters who will remain around the Soul Sect level their whole lives.

For example, Tang San's Soul Ring selections were decent enough in the early stage but essentially useless later on.

Yu Xiao Gang nodded, his stiff face unchanged, and said calmly to the six trainees before him:

"Shilake Xueyuan currently has only you six trainees; to me, you are a single unit.

I have already reviewed your profiles. From now on, I will devise a targeted teaching plan for you, and aside from cooperation, I do not wish to hear any dissenting voices.

Regardless of who they are, I will treat everyone equally. Since you are trainees of the Monster Academy, you must out‑monster ordinary Soul Masters. From now on, whenever anyone mentions you, the only word that should come to mind is 'Monster.' Starting now, the six of you will no longer be split into early and advanced groups but will receive unified instruction.

According to age, I assign positions: Number One, Dai Mubai; Number Two, Oscar; Number Three, Tang San; Number Four, Ma Hongjun; Number Five, Xiao Wu; Number Six, Ning Rongrong."

"Alright, you may now disperse. Gather here tomorrow morning. Also, I expect no one to miss breakfast; otherwise, you will undergo special training."

The few 'Old Oil Sticks' at Shilake were naturally pleased to have a day off.

At this moment, several people from Shilake began to leave one after another, and Ning Rongrong returned to Yu Tianyun's side.

Yu Tianyun hadn't expected the Shilake crowd could rest for a day, so he no longer needed to wait.

Yu Xiao Gang saw that everyone had left, leaving only Fland, Ning Rongrong, and Yu Tianyun on the scene. He stepped forward voluntarily, his stiff face forcing out a faint smile, and said, "Tianyun, I didn't expect you to be so grown."

Yu Xiao Gang examined him closely, his expression instantly becoming complicated, and said, "I know you came specifically to find me, but I can't go home with you. How have your grandfather and father been lately?"

"Are they okay?" Yu Tianyun would never answer "they're fine."

He must stand on the moral high ground to make Yu Xiao Gang feel guilty!

Only then will his chance of returning obediently with him be greater!

Yu Tianyun's expression instantly grew sorrowful, and he forced a wry smile, saying, "Grandfather and father aren't well; Grandfather misses you so much he's fallen ill with longing, bedridden."

"Uncle, this time it isn't the sect that sent me to fetch you back; I decided on my own."

"Uncle, you know the state of our sect: only Grandfather holds the Title Douluo, while the four lower ranks eye him greedily, and the Spirit Hall is a thorn in our side!"

"Now Grandfather is also ill; if, by any chance… if Grandfather were to… the sect would collapse, and only you, Uncle, returning could perhaps improve his condition."

At this point, Yu Tianyun burst into tears, wiping them away theatrically; the scene was moving.

Ning Rongrong, standing beside Yu Tianyun, stared wide-eyed like a bronze bell, not understanding which drama he was performing! She had never heard that Yu Tianyun's grandfather was gravely ill; a few years ago she had visited him, and his vigor then far surpassed that of her Sword Grandfather or Bone Grandfather!

Sharp-eyed as ever, it was Fland who first saw through Yu Tianyun's act; but to help his old brother keep good family ties, he decided to cooperate and said:

"Xiao Gang, under the Thunder Crown you are still his biological father. Tianyun has come all this way, he won't deceive you. Rest assured about the academy; hand me the trainees' cultivation plans, and I'll carry them out!"

Yu Tianyun silently gave Fland a mental thumbs‑up; indeed, speaking politely to others ensures they won't deliberately make things difficult for you.

If Yu Tianyun had, upon first arriving at Shilake Xueyuan, beaten Ma Hongjun and then quarreled with the other teachers, Fland would now, unable to speak openly, subtly add fuel to the fire beside Yu Xiao Gang.

Moreover, although Fland is a mess when it comes to managing the academy, he's still good to his brothers!

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(End of chapter)