Oscar's Suggestion, Gai Yue Sees Red
Mori City, Sword Sect.
Flender and Liu Erlong had already left Shrek Academy for the Sword Sect early in the morning. The cooperation between the Shrek Academy and Sword Sect was now common knowledge, so the two were quite familiar with the place.
Upon entering the Sword Sect's gate, the two went directly to the sect's main hall. As they passed the reception room, they saw Oscar drinking tea with Tang Hao.
Tang Hao had already stayed at the Sword Sect for a day. Since it would take Oscar some time to write back to his Ancestral Land, Tang Hao simply decided to stay at the Sword Sect.
Oscar warmly invited Tang Hao to stay, and they ate and drank tea together.
The two talked about many things that day, but the old man kept asking about his attitude towards the Spirit Hall.
Tang Hao even inquired about the relationship between Oscar and Ao Yue, intentionally or unintentionally wanting to know Oscar's attitude.
Oscar would never tell Tang Hao that Ao Yue was actually his clone. Oscar was only stating what was outwardly apparent. As for how Tang Hao guessed and imagined it, that was his own business.
As they chatted, the two inevitably talked about Tang Hao's expulsion from the Clear Sky Sect. Although in other people's eyes, the Clear Sky Sect would never give up such a super genius, it was just to give the Spirit Hall an explanation on the surface, so they expelled Tang Hao from the sect on the surface. In fact, they had always kept in touch in secret.
But only Oscar knew that Tang Hao was now practically expelled from the Clear Sky Sect, despite his extraordinary talent. Because Tang Hao hadn't appeared on the continent for over a decade, the Clear Sky Sect hadn't been able to find Tang Hao, so he was truly cut off from the sect.
Moreover, the Seventh Elder of the Five Great Elders of the Clear Sky Sect has always harbored resentment towards Tang Hao. In the original story, Tang Hao brought back Tang San, an even more extraordinary genius, but he was also turned away.
As for Oscar's question, Tang Hao just smiled helplessly, "I did some foolish things when I was young and impetuous. I didn't mean to drag the sect down. The current situation is the best outcome."
Oscar nodded. "You really have a good outlook on life."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao simply shook his head helplessly, but he didn't mention Ah Yin's matter at all, even though Oscar didn't seem to be so opposed to Soul Beast Transformation.
After all, Oscar helped to conceal Xiao Wu's true identity, and even the Little San probably doesn't know it now.
However, Tang Hao still chose to keep it a secret, since the less others knew about it, the better.
Although Tang Hao was grateful to Oscar for nurturing Tang San, he didn't need to tell Oscar everything.
Since Oscar had asked about these matters, Tang Hao thought for a moment and then revealed his plans over the years. However, in order to increase the chances of winning Oscar over, Tang Hao made some slight modifications.
He stated directly that during his more than ten years of seclusion, besides raising Tang San, he had actually been secretly accumulating power, and he never dared to forget the grudge against the Spirit Hall.
Now he has not only broken through to level 95, but he has also gathered a group of formidable forces under his command. However, one person is ultimately weak and alone.
Oscar could naturally hear the probing and expectation in Tang Hao's words, but Oscar had no intention of responding.
Instead, he said, "Then why don't you contact the Clear Sky Sect? Back then you were just one person, but now you have not only reached the strength of Super Douluo, but you have also united a group of forces outside the Clear Sky Sect. As long as you sincerely return, they will definitely not make things difficult for you."
Seeing Tang Hao's expression begin to change, Oscar continued, "No matter what, you are from the Clear Sky Sect. With a strong person like you returning, they will definitely find it hard to refuse. If Sister Ye can heal your body, wouldn't your return be exactly what the Clear Sky Sect wants?"
"Although the Clear Sky Sect closed its mountain at the beginning because of some reasons related to you, upon closer reflection, was the Clear Sky Sect really only closed its mountain because of you?"
After hearing Oscar's words, Tang Hao's expression shifted and he fell silent. He had originally come to win Oscar over, but he hadn't expected Oscar's words to resonate with him so deeply.
To be honest, if Tang Hao really wanted to seek revenge against the Spirit Hall, neither the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect nor the current Sword Sect could compare to the Clear Sky Sect.
Although the Clear Sky Sect closed its mountain, it suffered almost no major losses except for abandoning the four single-attribute clans. In other words, the size and strength of the Clear Sky Sect were not actually weakened much.
Over the years, the Clear Sky Sect has been patiently developing its strength: it may be even stronger than before, and its best support is still the Clear Sky Sect.
And upon closer reflection, Oscar's words actually seem to make sense. He is no longer the person he once was; although his health issues persist, he has now found hope.
If his body could recover by then, and with the Soul Master he had gathered over the years, and the army he had secretly trained with the help of the weapons created by the Strength Clan, he believed that the sect would still be willing to accept him.
Yuehua told him that although the Seventh Elder still harbored resentment towards him, his elder brother had never blamed him.
With such a group of helpers, plus the strength of a level 95 Super Douluo, and Little San, a future Twin Martial Souls talent and potential surpass his own, the Seventh Elder might not dare to bare his teeth.
Thinking of this, Tang Hao couldn't bring himself to say anything else about trying to win Oscar over, because Oscar was both Little San mentor and a friend to the mistress, and if something really happened to her in Little San future, he probably wouldn't just abandon her.
Or to put it bluntly, once the Little San matures, her future achievements will definitely not be inferior to his, and may even surpass his. Having such a friend who is both a friend and a mentor would be hard for any individual or force to refuse.
Just like now, Tang Hao is confident in coming to the Sword Sect to find traces of the Nine-Heart Begonia Clan because Tang San and Oscar have a good relationship.
Furthermore, because of Tang San's relationship with Oscar, the other party sent a letter directly back to their Ancestral Land.
Without this connection, based on Tang Hao's understanding of these major sects, things would definitely not have gone so smoothly.
However, just as Oscar finished giving his advice to Tang Hao, Flender and Liu Erlong arrived in the reception room.
The two were old acquaintances, and coming here was almost no different from going home, so there was no need to report anything.
Oscar saw the two of them, stood up and went to greet them, "Dean, Master's Wife, what brings you here?"
Although Oscar did not attend their wedding, he later learned that they had become husband and wife, and sent them a belated wedding gift.
Flender glanced at Oscar, then at Tang Hao sitting beside him. Because of some minor changes brought about by Oscar, Flender and the others hadn't seen Tang Hao until now.
This was their first real meeting, but they didn't recognize Tang Hao. They only felt that he was very strong, and even though Flender had reached the advanced Soul Douluo level, he still couldn't see through him.
"Xiao Ao, we've come here for the Great Elder. Since you have guests, why don't you two talk first, and I'll go find the Great Elder?" Flender said.
Oscar thought for a moment, then said, "Alright, then you and your Master's Wife go find the teacher. I'll come back to see you later."
After speaking, Flender and Liu Erlong gave Tang Hao a polite smile and left the reception room for the main hall.
Oscar sat down again and said to Tang Hao, "Uncle Tang, you should be quite familiar with the Dean and his Master's Wife by now, right?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao understood that Oscar knew he had been secretly protecting Tang San all along, which was why he said that.
Tang Hao readily admitted, "I remember all the care you've given me over Little San years, from the Horn of Flight and the Horn of Slaughter of the Golden Iron Triangle to the current Dean of the Shrek Academy."
Hearing Tang Hao's words, Oscar smiled and said, "I wonder if Uncle Tang would be interested in getting to know you? You are the dean and the others' idol."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao's expression shifted, as if he was embarrassed about something.
"Let's forget about it. I don't plan to show my face on the mainland right now. I hope the Young Sect Master and Dean Flender will keep today's events a secret."
Oscar nodded helplessly upon hearing this. "Alright, I'll talk to the dean later."
"Uncle Tang, please have a seat. I'll be right back."
Oscar then left the reception room and went directly to the main hall. By this time, Gai Yue was already chatting with Flender and the other man.
It's unclear what they were talking about, but Gai Yue's expression was somewhat similar to Tang Hao's earlier, both showing a hint of embarrassment.
Seeing Oscar approach, Liu Erlong ran up to him and whispered something in his ear. Oscar's expression changed after hearing it, and then he couldn't help but smile.
Oscar said to Liu Erlong, "Master's Wife, then we will have to trouble you to help with this matter. My teacher has been busy with cultivation all these years, and I haven't even seen Master's Wife shadow. Now that a suitable match has been found, it is time to play matchmaker."
Upon hearing this, Gai Yue glared at Oscar: "What are you meddling in, kid?"
Oscar pouted. "Teacher, I think your Master's Wife is right. You should think about your own happiness. Now that you've finally found a suitable person, it won't hurt to get to know them."
After a pause, Oscar winked at Gai Yue: "Besides, maybe this is your destiny, teacher. We might even have a child for me to play with."
Hearing Oscar's words, Flender smiled and said, "Look, even Xiao Ao thinks it's okay, so don't refuse. We're here today to let you know. We'll let you know after Erlong and Dean Xue have made their appointment."
"You should dress up nicely and meet Dean Xue. Whether it works out or not, we'll only know after we meet."
Hearing his older brother's words, Gai Yue didn't know how to refute them for a moment, and could only helplessly agree.
He had never thought about finding a partner, because he had spent almost the entire first half of his life cultivating. Now that he had avenged his great enemy, had Oscar as his prized disciple, and had become the Great Elder of the Sword Sect, he held real power and a prestigious position.
Although Gai Yue himself hadn't thought about it, someone else was concerned for him. Gai Yue was just thinking of agreeing first, after all, Flender and Liu Erlong had put their heart into finding him a place, and he couldn't refuse their kindness.
I'll only meet him once, and at worst I can just say we're not a good match. It's not a big deal whether he's good or bad.
However, Flender seemed to have seen through Gai Yue's thoughts and couldn't help but say, "Let me tell you, don't think about just going through the motions. Dean Xue is the person in charge of the Skywater Academy. She's not much more relaxed than you usually. So, put in some effort, okay?"
Gai Yue smiled helplessly, "Okay, I understand."
Flender laughed heartily, "That's right. Then Erlong and I will head back first. There's a lot going on at the academy right now. Another batch of students is about to graduate, and we need to go back and handle the handover. See you later!"
Flender and Liu Erlong are quite decisive these days. They left immediately after finishing their business, telling Gai Yue to just go to a certain time and place.
Watching Flender and Liu Erlong's departing figures, Oscar said, "Teacher, look at the Dean. Back then, Erlong's Master's Wife ignored him, but there was nothing he could do. The Dean is shameless, and now he has won the heart of a beauty."
Upon hearing this, Gai Yue refused to go to Oscar. Inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Gai Yue's true form summoned his Martial Soul Frost Moon Sword, and looked at Oscar's true form before him.
"I don't think beating up your clones will help you improve. Let's go straight for your main body," Gai Yue said calmly.
Oscar's eyes widened instantly. No, he was doing this for his teacher's future happiness! This is personal revenge! Personal revenge! Oscar had no choice but to summon the Azure Spirit Jade Sword and grit his Gai Yue.
Although Oscar has already grasped his own domineering sword intent, he still has a long way to go on the path of sword cultivation, and his teacher Gai Yue is his guide.
Dugu Bo had just finished refining pills with Yang Wudi and Ye Haitang when he returned and saw Gai Yue and Oscar practicing together. He couldn't help but grab a handful of melon seeds and sit down to watch.
Among his peers, there are no rivals who can make Oscar go all out; only these old guys can completely suppress Oscar.
However, these old men couldn't beat up Oscar for no reason, after all, he was the Young Sect Master, so they rarely saw Oscar suffer any setbacks.
Upon seeing Dugu Bo, Oscar couldn't help but cry out for help, "Grandpa, save me! My teacher is bullying me!"
Dugu Bo, munching on sunflower seeds, didn't respond and said directly, "It's a teacher's duty to teach his disciple. There's nothing I can do if you come to me."
Upon hearing this, Oscar's heart sank completely. He knew he couldn't escape this beating, so he gritted his teeth, picked up his sword, and continued fighting.
However, while Oscar was receiving Gai Yue's fierce sword moves, he was also telling Dugu Bo about Xue Qingluan, the dean of the Skywater Academy.
After listening, Dugu Bo complained to Gai Yue again, "Brother Gai, this is not right of you. You should give Xiao Ao a beating. You can't be careless about such a life-changing event. You're not getting any younger. It's not easy to meet the right person at this age."
Gai Yue to Dugu Bo's words, the sword in his hand that was slashing at Oscar became even more ferocious.
Since when did students have to worry about their teachers' affairs? They need more practice!
P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.