Douluo: Let me loot an airdrop first.

Chapter 9: Attributeless Martial Soul

Ning Yuanshan and Qi Lao had a very pleasant conversation, but since it was the registration day for Notting College, Ning Yuanshan went to the Academic Affairs Office before they had finished chatting.

After Ning Yuanshan finished reporting to the Academic Affairs Office, received his school uniform and other items, and found his dormitory, Dormitory 7, Xiao Wu and Tang San had already exchanged blows and arranged their seating, just like in the original story.

Because Ning Yuanshan had spent some time chatting with Elder Qi, and it was already close to lunchtime, the original leaders of the Seventh Dormitory, including Wang Sheng, stopped insisting on the rules and asked the newcomer Ning Yuanshan to demonstrate his strength. Besides, Tang San knew Ning Yuanshan, and with this relationship, everyone quickly became familiar with each other after a few pleasantries.

"It's time for lunch, Sister Xiaowu, Tang San, Ning Yuanshan, let's go, let's have a meal together! This is our Dorm 7's first group activity of the semester, and no one can be missing," Wang Sheng said, a warm-hearted and responsible person. This is evident from the original novel, where he, as the leader of Dorm 7, stood up for everyone and defended against bullying from students from other dormitories, ultimately resulting in seven or eight scars on his arms.

Wang Sheng was truly a righteous man. Knowing that Ning Yuanshan, Tang San, and Xiao Wu were broke, he generously offered to cover the meals for the three penniless individuals for the next two days.

Ning Yuanshan originally wanted to go to the library to find Elder Qi and ask him about the future development of his martial soul, but after Wang Sheng invited him several times, he put the matter of martial soul aside for the time being. Anyway, Elder Qi was not like Yu Xiaogang, who was just freeloading at Notting Academy. Elder Qi had to teach classes, so there was no fear of not being able to find him.

And so, including Ning Yuanshan, the group of twelve left Dormitory 7 and headed toward the cafeteria under Wang Sheng's guidance.

On the way to the cafeteria, their encounter was consistent with the original story. First, several senior students provoked them by saying things like "work-study students are all poor and can't afford to eat on the second floor of the cafeteria." After Ning Yuanshan and the others calmed down the furious Xiao Wu, they met Master, who was also there to eat.

Upon seeing Yu Xiaogang, who had just become his teacher, Tang San naturally went up to greet him.

So, Wang Sheng, who was kind-hearted and somewhat straightforward, couldn't help but start nagging when he learned that the master was Tang San's master.

"No way? No way? You actually chose to become a disciple of a master?" Wang Sheng couldn't understand, but he was greatly shocked.

"How many people can Tang San know since he just entered the academy? He's unfamiliar with the place and might get scammed..." With this thought in mind, Wang Sheng enthusiastically introduced Grandmaster to Tang San. He whispered, "At our Notting Academy, this Grandmaster isn't a teacher. I don't know what he's busy with every day. Anyway, he doesn't teach classes or supervise students, not even a guest lecturer. He's probably just a guest elder? I heard that Grandmaster managed to get by here because he got in touch with the dean."

Wang Sheng's words were actually a sign of his concern for his roommates, just like how senior students often share their course selection experience with junior students on university campuses: which teacher is strict and which course is easy.

Wang Sheng was so engrossed in talking that he didn't notice Tang San's expression had turned cold. He continued to share his opinions and gossip he'd heard: "To put it bluntly, this guy is just a freeloader... and he's already quite old, yet he's still stuck at level 29. I'm afraid he'll never break through to become a Great Soul Master in his lifetime..."

Wang Sheng's words ignited Tang San's passion, who had lacked love since childhood and already regarded the Grandmaster as a father even after only meeting him once.

Tang San's eyes blazed with anger as he sternly rebuked, "Wang Sheng! If you don't want to fight me again, don't make unwarranted comments about the Grandmaster."

Wang Sheng was intimidated by Tang San's expression and didn't dare to speak. Tang San continued to threaten him: "I hope you reflect on your actions and behave yourself. Also, thank you for your kindness, but you don't need to treat me to this meal."

Tang San made a harsh statement, then turned and left, leaving behind a group of bewildered Seventh Dormitory members.

"Brother Wang, you don't need to worry about him. We grew up in the same village, and I know Tang San better than anyone. That's just Tang San's personality; he's prone to extremes and can't stand anyone talking about him. Just don't mess with him in the future," Ning Yuanshan said, not thinking Wang Sheng was wrong. This old man was kind-hearted; even speaking ill of Yu Xiaogang was, from another perspective, for Tang San's sake.

Imagine you learn that your classmate, a freshman, has taken on a mentor without attending a single class. And this mentor is someone with a bad reputation, someone who hasn't taught a single class in the university—how would you feel? It's like going through all the hardship to get into a master's or doctoral program, only to ignore the professors' qualifications and head straight to some internet celebrity "master" to conduct academic research, and this "master" has a ton of negative press. Even more bizarrely, this "master" has somehow managed to skip a single class and secure a spot through nepotism. As a soon-to-be graduate and the oldest member of our dormitory, what's wrong with Wang Sheng saying a few words?

What? You're saying Wang Sheng is wrong? Then why don't you argue your point and clearly demonstrate which of his statements is untrue?

"Grandmaster's strength isn't that great," "He freeloads," "His martial soul is only level 29." Grandmaster's strength is indeed not high, he didn't teach or mentor anyone during his time at school, and if it weren't for Tang Xiaosan, he might never have been able to break through his martial soul level in his lifetime.

Wang Sheng's words didn't even include phrases like "the master's theory is bullshit" or "the master's reputation is undeserved." Tang San had no way to refute him.

It is indeed impolite for Wang Sheng to point out someone's shortcomings, but Wang Sheng was also trying to explain the master's identity to Tang San.

Tang San said that "a teacher for a day is a father for life," and since he had become the master's disciple, he had to respect the master from the bottom of his heart.

In reality, when hunting spirit beasts later in the story, Tang San even considered killing Yu Xiaogang because he had exposed his hidden weapon in front of him.

"What a weirdo... is he crazy..." Wang Sheng's tone was a little unnatural. He was even annoyed that he had said the wrong thing and upset Tang San. Ning Yuanshan couldn't help but sigh again at the young man's kind heart. He had been treated like dirt for his good intentions, and he still had to feel wronged and think about his mistakes.

The meal ended somewhat unhappily because Tang San left. Ning Yuanshan hurriedly ate a couple of bites and then took his leave to find Elder Qi.

In the library, Ning Yuanshan and Qi Lao sat facing each other.

"Your martial soul is somewhat similar to Tang San's Blue Silver Grass. In my opinion, it is a 'attributeless' martial soul."

"Most martial souls develop a corresponding direction after awakening. Take tower-type martial souls as an example. There is an extremely powerful tower-type martial soul in Douluo Continent called the 'Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda'. This martial soul is geared towards support after awakening because its support and amplification effects are extremely significant. It is known as the 'Number One Support Martial Soul in the World'."

As he spoke, Old Qi flipped through a thick book and pointed it out to Ning Yuanshan, “There is also a pagoda martial spirit called ‘Golden Exquisite Pagoda.’ This martial spirit is a top-tier combat-type martial spirit that can suppress evil spirits and throw weapons to kill enemies… In addition, there are pagoda weapon martial spirits with outstanding defense, such as the Bright Yellow Thick Earth Pagoda…”