Chapter 12: Tang San Breaks Down! Driving Xiao Wu Away!
If Xiao Wu and the other two didn't know the truth, that would be one thing. But now that they had learned about Yu Xiaogang's deception and stupidity, how could they possibly continue staying at Shrek Academy?
However, since they temporarily had nowhere else to go and hadn't found a new place to settle, the three could only proceed cautiously and plan for the long term.
Xiao Wu was the first to set the goal:
"Before we actually leave, we still need to find someone."
"I absolutely cannot let Xiao San continue being delayed by Yu Xiaogang!"
Ning Rongrong nodded. Among them, she was the most intelligent, and she took the initiative to explain:
"How about this? There's no need to rush. Let's test their reactions first."
"I'll talk to Oscar, Zhuqing will talk to Boss Dai, and Xiao Wu, you'll handle Third Brother."
"We'll first reveal a few of the grandmaster's problems and see how they respond. If we push too hard, it might backfire!"
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu nodded. The three began discussing how they should speak to the others the next day.
Time passed slowly.
The next day…
Each of the three acted separately. Xiao Wu found Tang San and began cautiously bringing up some issues about Yu Xiaogang in a roundabout way.
"Xiao San, if you can absorb both plant-type soul rings and beast-type soul rings, then why go out of your way to choose the more complicated path?"
"Xiao San, don't you think the strongest characteristic of Blue Silver Grass is actually its vitality? Poison seems a bit redundant."
"Xiao San, tell me something. If someone stole other people's achievements and then claimed them as their own, even promoting them everywhere… wouldn't that be disgusting and shameful?"
Xiao Wu was still cautious. She didn't directly speak badly of Yu Xiaogang. Even when mentioning plagiarism, she didn't name anyone.
But unexpectedly, the moment she mentioned stealing, Tang San subconsciously thought of his previous life.
The moment he heard it, Tang San's expression instantly darkened.
"Xiao Wu, what are you talking about?"
"Who exactly are you referring to? Who says it must be theft?"
"What if someone was simply forced by circumstances and wanted to carry forward a certain technique?"
Hearing this, Xiao Wu was stunned.
How could she possibly know that Tang San, in his previous life, had also stolen the hidden weapon techniques of the Tang Sect? Naturally, hearing such things would provoke his emotions.
She thought Tang San had guessed she was referring to Yu Xiaogang.
But that only confused Xiao Wu even more.
'If you already guessed I'm talking about Yu Xiaogang, why are you defending him?'
Xiao Wu became somewhat annoyed as well.
"Xiao San, why are you so aggressive?"
"Did I say who it was? I'm talking about this kind of behavior!"
"If someone truly steals another person's achievements, wouldn't they be a deceitful villain?"
"Why are you defending such a person? No matter who it is, anyone who does something like that should be despised!"
"Carry it forward… taking other people's work and showing off with it is simply the behavior of a beast!"
To persuade Tang San more effectively, Xiao Wu had no choice but to curse Yu Xiaogang like this, hoping to awaken Tang San's conscience and make him realize how disgusting Yu Xiaogang was.
But she truly hadn't expected that Tang San himself had done exactly those things.
The more Xiao Wu spoke, the more uncomfortable Tang San felt.
Wasn't this clearly scolding him?
Tang San even began to suspect:
'Is Xiao Wu talking about me?'
'Does she suspect that someone my age being able to create so many hidden weapons means they were stolen?'
Thinking of this, Tang San snorted coldly.
"Xiao Wu, enough!"
"If you're talking about someone, then say it clearly. There's no need to speak in such a sarcastic and indirect way!"
"And you don't know who I'm talking about?" Xiao Wu retorted.
In her view, Tang San's strong defense clearly meant he had guessed she was referring to Yu Xiaogang.
If she were speaking about someone unrelated, why would Tang San try to justify theft?
However, this very sentence made Tang San even more alarmed.
'Know in my heart?'
Tang San swallowed nervously, his heartbeat accelerating as he stared at Xiao Wu.
'She said, "I know in my heart?"'
'Could it be that Xiao Wu discovered somehow that my hidden weapon techniques were stolen?'
'That makes sense… In anyone's eyes, someone my age mastering so many mysterious techniques and hidden weapons is impossible to invent alone.'
'So her suspecting I stole them is actually reasonable!'
'Damn it!'
The hidden weapon techniques and the secret of theft from his previous life were the greatest taboos for Tang San.
No one could touch it. No one could expose it.
He was the pure and noble Tang San, a genius of hidden weapons, not some thief!
Even if he had stolen them in his previous life, it was only to make the Tang Sect prosper and to pass down the hidden weapons!
Can something related to hidden weapons even be called stealing?!
Even if it were his father or the woman he loved, such matters could not be spoken of.
Tang San instantly exploded with rage.
"Shut up!"
"Xiao Wu, I don't want to hear another word. Stop right now!"
"From today onward, no one is allowed to bring up this topic again. If you still regard me as your brother, then never mention it again!"
"What?"
Xiao Wu was stunned as well.
She had never expected that merely mocking Yu Xiaogang a few times would provoke such fury from Tang San.
Wasn't she his sister?
Didn't he once say that even if everyone in the world wanted to kill her, they would have to step over his corpse first?
Could it be that in front of a useless Yu Xiaogang, she, Xiao Wu, was still less important than him?
Did Tang San value Yu Xiaogang more?
Xiao Wu suddenly felt a stabbing pain in her heart. Holding her chest, she looked at Tang San with difficulty.
"Xiao San, do you even know what you're saying?"
"I'm your sister! I'm trying to help you!"
"I said, Xiao Wu…" Tang San looked at her in pain.
But this involved the secret of his previous life. He had to suppress it.
So he replied coldly:
"This matter must never be mentioned again."
"Since you have suspicions, then bury those suspicions."
"Xiao Wu, I can only tell you that my conscience is clear."
"You!"
"Xiao San!"
Seeing Tang San so resolute, even disregarding their sibling bond, tears streamed down Xiao Wu's face.
"Fine. Then I won't interfere anymore!"
"You're seeking your own ruin! Following someone like that will get you killed sooner or later!"
After saying this, Xiao Wu turned away, choking with sobs as she left.
She only wanted to help Tang San. She only wanted to help her brother.
But why, because of someone like Yu Xiaogang, who stole fame and deceived the world, had the two of them ended up like this?
Did Xiao San also approve of someone like Yu Xiaogang?
Did he also approve of the things Yu Xiaogang had done?
Could it be that this master and disciple are birds of a feather?
Xiao Wu clutched her chest the entire time, her heart overwhelmed with pain.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Tang San also felt as if his heart were being cut by knives.
His expression was filled with agony.
"Why did things turn out like this? How did Xiao Wu suddenly guess the origin of my hidden weapons?"
"Xiao Wu, I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you. But you shouldn't have touched this matter."
"Xiao Wu, don't worry. As long as you never speak about stealing hidden weapons again in the future, you'll still be my best sister."
"I'm sorry, Xiao Wu…"
Tang San had no choice.
Even though he liked Xiao Wu, this matter touched the very foundation of his identity.
He would always have to prioritize himself first… and only then others.
End of Chapter