Chapter 41: Chapter 40: Tang Ya Becomes Yan Shaozhe's Disciple
"Yes, Headmaster." When Yan Shaozhe arrived, the teachers quickly saluted him and left. Yan Shaozhe held immense respect and authority at Shrek Academy, and his strength was unparalleled. With him present, the teachers no longer worried about Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's injuries.
Yan Shaozhe first checked on Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's condition.
Fortunately, Bei Bei had only minor injuries. Xu Sanshi, however, was in far worse shape, with severe injuries to both his body and his martial soul.
"Take them down for treatment," Yan Shaozhe called out, and an elderly man came forward to carry Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi away.
"You three, come with me as well," Yan Shaozhe said, looking at Qianran with a touch of exasperation. This guy truly knew how to cause trouble.
Bei Bei had been beaten up by Qianran twice in a row—what a miserable situation!
This time, though, a certain girl from the inner court might not be so pleased!
Even Yan Shaozhe felt a headache coming on.
Last time, when Bei Bei was defeated by Qianran, Zhang Lexuan hadn't been angry. But how long had it been since then? Bei Bei had been thoroughly beaten again, this time ending up unconscious. If that girl decided to take action, even Yan Shaozhe wasn't sure how he'd protect Qianran. After all, even he preferred not to provoke her.
Still, seeing Qianran and Tang Ya together was a good thing for everyone!
At least this way, Bei Bei could give up on Tang Ya, allowing him and that girl to come together.
Yan Shaozhe wholeheartedly supported Tang Ya and Qianran's relationship.
This way, Bei Bei could shift his feelings to Zhang Lexuan.
With such a beautiful and powerful fiancée, Yan Shaozhe couldn't understand why Bei Bei didn't appreciate his good fortune.
"Now that Bei Bei has let go, it's probably the outcome the teachers wanted to see," Yan Shaozhe thought to himself. Many in the Sea God Pavilion had been paying attention to Qianran and Tang Ya's relationship and were supportive of it.
They hoped to see Bei Bei with Zhang Lexuan instead. Raised by Mu En within the Sea God Pavilion, Zhang Lexuan was beloved by many elders. Some elders were even dissatisfied with Bei Bei for ignoring her, including Mu En, who preferred to see Bei Bei and Zhang Lexuan together.
"Headmaster, I…" Tang Ya, familiar with Yan Shaozhe, felt guilty and anxious. After all, it was her actions that had alerted Yan Shaozhe.
"Don't worry; you've done nothing wrong. This situation was caused by Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi. And you are not an Evil Soul Master, so there's no need to worry about being treated as one. We're not that close-minded," Yan Shaozhe reassured her with a smile.
Tang Ya's talent had grown remarkably, enough to rival that of Ma Xiaotao.
Yan Shaozhe hadn't expected the Blue Silver Grass martial soul to develop such formidable attack power, and Tang Ya had genuinely surprised him.
As for Qianran, Yan Shaozhe was already accustomed to his extraordinary displays. Even if Qianran caused an uproar, Yan Shaozhe wouldn't find it unusual.
"Really? Headmaster?" Tang Ya jumped with excitement.
She had thought that even her teachers might view her negatively. After all, her martial soul, the Dark Blue Silver Grass, did indeed carry a sinister quality. Its ability to grow stronger by devouring life alone was enough to make many wary.
"Of course, it's true. Not only me, but no other teacher would consider you an Evil Soul Master. Still, your case is unique. Normally, a martial soul as sinister as yours would indeed indicate an Evil Soul Master."
"Many Evil Soul Masters weren't born evil. When children awaken an evil martial soul, they may start innocent, but their personalities change drastically due to the sinister power of the martial soul. Combined with the soul growth methods of evil martial souls, they tend to turn to darkness, making Evil Soul Masters universally despised."
"Right now, the definition of Evil Soul Masters on the continent is somewhat blurred. But I can assure you that you're not an Evil Soul Master. Whether or not you become one in the future depends on that boyfriend of yours," Yan Shaozhe said, glancing at Qianran.
What would happen if something were to happen to Qianran? How long would Tang Ya's current stability last?
This kid!
Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but think Qianran was incredibly lucky, with Tang Ya completely smitten. In just this short time, he noticed that Tang Ya's gaze rarely left Qianran.
Qianran certainly didn't seem like the type to stay loyal to one person. In the future, who knew how many other girls he might attract?
"Headmaster, Qianran would never leave me!" Tang Ya hugged Qianran's arm, leaning her head against his chest with a sweet smile. With Qianran by her side, she felt incredibly secure.
"True, he doesn't look like he'll kick the bucket anytime soon; he should live quite a long life," Yan Shaozhe joked in a cheerful mood.
"By the way, with your talents, have either of you considered finding a master? Xiao Ya, if you're interested, I'd like to take you on as my disciple," Yan Shaozhe said as they walked. As for Qianran, he doubted he could take him on as a disciple—not to mention that mentoring Qianran would likely mean constantly cleaning up his messes.
Besides, many people were eyeing Qianran, even elders in the Sea God Pavilion. Yan Shaozhe had no desire to get caught up in that.
Once Qianran's dual martial soul forms became widely known, it was likely that the others would clash over him.
"Headmaster, are you serious?" Tang Ya stood still in shock. Someone of Yan Shaozhe's stature was far beyond her reach. But now, she was being offered the chance to become his disciple?
Happiness had come so suddenly that she could hardly believe it.
"You're now among the top talents, so it's not a problem. But I'm not only interested in your talent. I also need to monitor your physical condition closely, and taking you on as a disciple allows me to keep an eye on your martial soul's state," Yan Shaozhe explained. While Tang Ya was currently stable, there was no telling if she might lose control in the future.
"Wow, Xiao Ya, you should hurry and accept the Headmaster's offer," Jiang Nannan urged, full of envy. Tang Ya had turned misfortune into fortune, becoming Yan Shaozhe's disciple. Tang Ya's status was about to skyrocket! She would now be Ma Xiaotao's junior sister, and who would dare to bully her with someone like Ma Xiaotao around?
Moreover, Yan Shaozhe was the headmaster of Shrek Academy! As his disciple, Tang Ya could walk around Shrek Academy with her head held high.
A Super Douluo!
Having a Super Douluo as a teacher was truly prestigious.
Jiang Nannan was genuinely happy for Tang Ya. Yan Shaozhe taking her as a disciple was also a form of protection, ensuring no one could ever slander her as an Evil Soul Master again.
Just a month ago, Tang Ya had worried about simply graduating from Shrek Academy. Now, she had become a top talent and Yan Shaozhe's disciple. The transformation over the past month was remarkable.
And all of this was due to Qianran's appearance, wasn't it?
At this moment, Jiang Nannan began reevaluating Qianran.
If Qianran could help her grow stronger, she'd be willing to pay the price, whatever it might be. But right now, she had nothing to offer and wasn't sure what might impress Qianran.