Returning to the Academy, Old Zhao's Fury

Listening to Ma Hongjun's account, Oscar learned the full story. What he had not expected was that the one who had beaten Ma Hongjun was Bu Le, the same Bu Le who had beaten Ma Hongjun in the original story.

However, Bu Le was not yet a Soul Ancestor. He was only a Soul Elder, and Ma Hongjun did not know exactly what level his Soul Power was at.

Bu Le had only taken Ma Hongjun's money and had not taken his Soul Tool. He had probably seen Ma Hongjun's Hundred Year Spirit Ring and been wary of the forces behind him.

Bu Le might have been bad, but he had brains. He only bullied the weak and never provoked powerful enemies.

The reason he had beaten Ma Hongjun and robbed him was that they had both taken a liking to the same item. Ma Hongjun had more money, though, and after the shopkeeper buttered him up, he bought it at a high price. Bu Le could not swallow that, so he followed Ma Hongjun to a secluded place, beat him up, and took his money.

He had even told Ma Hongjun that if he wanted revenge, he could find him in the West City Slums.

Although the western part of the city was called the Slums, that was merely a name. The people living there were all ordinary citizens, most of whom worked jobs in the city.

Precisely because of that, the environment in West City was far more complicated. Once someone hid there, they were almost impossible to find unless they came out on their own.

After hearing Ma Hongjun out, Oscar weighed the pros and cons.

According to Ma Hongjun's description, Bu Le's three spirit rings were one white and two yellow, but he was still a Soul Elder.

Moreover, Oscar knew that Bu Le was not alone. He had two partners, both of whom were more talented than Bu Le.

If Bu Le was already a Soul Elder, then those two might already have become Soul Ancestors.

Oscar was confident that with Level 22 Soul Power, he could deal with Soul Grand Masters below Level 30. But against a Soul Elder above Level 30, he had no certainty of victory.

Although Oscar's Physical Fitness was now comparable to that of a Soul Elder after absorbing his Second Spirit Ring, his Soul Power was only Level 22. And while his External Soul Bone possessed the strength of a Weapon Spirit of the same level, it was still only at the Soul Grandmaster level.

If Oscar were to face a Soul Elder alone right now, even one without the optimal Spirit Ring Configuration, he might not win.

Unless his Soul Power was also close to the Soul Elder level, Oscar might truly not be Bu Le's match at this point.

This was also something Oscar had personally come to understand after arriving in this world. Fighting above one's level was something only geniuses could hope to achieve.

And being able to fight one or two levels above oneself was already impressive. Oscar and Bu Le were separated by an entire spirit ring.

After thinking it over, Oscar decided to let it go for now. He could stand up for Ma Hongjun, but he was not stupid enough to deliver money to Bu Le.

The other party might refrain from killing him because of his talent, but he was fully capable of robbing Oscar clean, just as he had done to Ma Hongjun.

Besides, Oscar had just obtained a piece of Whale Rubber. If it were stolen, he would not even have a place to cry about it.

After comforting Ma Hongjun for a while, Oscar gave him a Super Recovery Great Sausage. The bruises on Ma Hongjun's face faded, and the Two People rode horses back to Shrek Academy outside the city.

After returning to the academy, Oscar went to find Zhao Wuji. There was no way he could simply let this go after Ma Hongjun had been beaten.

After Oscar explained what had happened to Zhao Wuji, Zhao Wuji was filled with righteous indignation. Everyone at Shrek Academy knew that Old Zhao was the most protective of his own and had the hottest temper. The moment he heard it, Zhao Wuji wanted to take Ma Hongjun and settle the score. A Soul Elder bullying a tiny Soul Master who was only Level 14 was simply too disgraceful.

And the person who had been bullied was one of Shrek's own. However, it was already dark, and Bu Le was not an idiot who would wait around for them, so Oscar persuaded Zhao Wuji to calm down.

"Teacher Zhao, forget it for today. The reason I told you about this is because I won't let Bu Le off so easily. Besides, I didn't come to you so that you could avenge Hongjun," Oscar said.

Hearing Oscar's words, Zhao Wuji looked at him in confusion. "Xiao Ao, what do you mean? You are my students. If you've been bullied, isn't it only right for me, as your teacher, to help you get even?"

Oscar nodded. "Teacher Zhao, it is only right for you to help us get even. But what could be more satisfying than beating them back ourselves?"

Zhao Wuji looked at him in surprise. "Xiao Ao, I know your strength has increased greatly now that you have an External Soul Bone, but the gap between a Soul Elder and a Soul Grandmaster isn't something an External Soul Bone can bridge, even if the other party doesn't have the optimal Spirit Ring Configuration."

Seeing how serious Zhao Wuji was, Oscar smiled and explained, "Teacher Zhao, don't you know me by now? I'm not the type to overestimate myself."

"I went to the Auction House today. Guess what I got?"

Zhao Wuji was confused. How had the topic suddenly shifted to the Auction House?

Still, he cooperatively shook his head. "I don't know."

Oscar continued, "I auctioned off a piece of Whale Rubber. It's only around seven hundred years old, but if I refine and absorb it, my strength will improve. When that happens, Hongjun and I should have no problem dealing with one Bu Le if we work together."

Although Zhao Wuji was surprised that Oscar had acquired the Whale Rubber he had been longing for, he had no mind to consider its use right now. Instead, he earnestly advised, "Xiao Ao, one Soul Grandmaster and one Soul Master want to challenge a Soul Elder? I still think it's far too risky. It would be better if I handled it myself!"

The moment Zhao Wuji finished speaking, Oscar said, "Teacher Zhao! Have you forgotten what our title is? We are monsters, monsters of Shrek Academy! How can you judge us by the standards of ordinary people?"

Seeing Oscar suddenly become serious and hearing his words, Zhao Wuji finally calmed down from his anger over his students being bullied. He then looked at Oscar approvingly.

That was right. This was the style of Shrek Academy! Who would get beaten and only know how to run crying to their teacher? Fighting back themselves was the bearing a Soul Master should have! Oscar continued, "And even if Hongjun and I aren't Bu Le's match, you can come along to keep things under control, can't you? No matter what, Bu Le must be beaten!"

Hearing this, Zhao Wuji thought it over and found it perfectly reasonable.

As their teacher, he could go with them without acting at first. If Oscar and the others could not win, then he could step in. It would also provide the two of them with tremendous training and tempering. Why not?

After all, their opponent was merely a small, uneducated Soul Elder. With a Soul Saint like him controlling the situation, there was no need to fear anything going wrong.

Zhao Wuji then said cheerfully, "Then we'll do as you say. When you go to Suotuo City, remember to call me. Old Zhao will back you up!"

Hearing Zhao Wuji's words, Oscar smiled faintly, warmth filling his heart.

That was the advantage of having someone to rely on. Just as Oscar had said, even if they could not defeat their opponent then, with Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint, there, the other side would not be able to stir up any trouble.

After all, in Suotuo City, a Soul Saint was already among the top combat forces.

The reason the City Lord of Suotuo City had a grudge against Flender yet did not dare move against him was because Shrek had two Soul Saints and three Soul Emperors!

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