Hao Te's Resolve

Upon hearing what Oscar wanted them to do, everyone's faces immediately revealed an undisguised look of difficulty.

They originally thought Oscar wanted to capture some rare Soul Beast, but they didn't expect him to actually want to find the Ice Jade Scorpion and Titan Snow Demon clans? If it were other Soul Beast clans, they could barely accept it, but these two Soul Beast clans made them back down, and they even stopped thinking about the Spirit Bone on Oscar's body.

Because deep in the Extreme North, it is said that the Ice Jade Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon are the absolute overlords. The power of these two races is enough to dominate the Extreme North, because their races truly possess Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Although this is just a legend, the terror of legends lies in the fact that even hearsay can be shocking.

Apart from Hao Te, who was absorbing his Seventh Spirit Ring, the rest of them were at most at the Soul Emperor level. Even in the Frozen Forest, one had to be extremely cautious to ensure their safety, let alone now that they had to cross the Frozen Forest and venture deep into the Extreme North. Oscar looked at the troubled faces of the group and calmly said, "You don't need to do anything. You just need to help me find their tracks, okay?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions returned to normal. Although they were still venturing deep into the Extreme North, there was a fundamental difference between merely searching for traces and confronting these two terrifying groups head-on.

But they dared not agree so readily, unless Oscar could offer them a sufficiently attractive deal...

Oscar seemed to have guessed their thoughts and said directly, "After it's done, each of you will receive 100,000 Gold Soul Coin."

Oscar finished speaking and immediately took out a purple-gold soul card from his Soul Tool.

This is the most special Gold Soul Card in the Auction House, and only Auction House at the main city level are qualified to grant it.

Because only those who possess the Purple Gold Card and have at least 100 Gold Soul Coin in fixed assets can obtain it.

Although Lie Shuo and the others did not have the opportunity to obtain the Golden Soul Card on this trip, they were extremely familiar with it because it was the goal they were striving for.

They are all Soul Master, and at least at the Soul Ancestor level. They live a life of constant danger, all for the sake of becoming rich one day.

Oscar promised them 100,000 Gold Soul Coin each after the deal was done, but they probably wouldn't believe it, since they already had 700,000 Gold Soul Coin to give away.

But the moment they saw the Golden Soul Card, none of them doubted Oscar's wealth anymore.

After a long silence, Lie Shuo and the others exchanged glances before bowing and replying, "In that case, we will accompany you on this journey, senior. However, if our lives are in danger, we will prioritize preserving our own lives. We hope you understand."

Oscar nodded. "Of course."

Having confirmed Oscar target, Lie Shuo and the others were actually even more excited.

Although Lie Shuo didn't drug the pork tenderloin he just handed to Oscar, it was a test of Oscar's personality. He appears aloof and is very wary, so he wouldn't accept food from them.

However, since the other party is looking for traces of the Ice Jade Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon Clan, it is likely either to select Soul Beast for his juniors or to scout the way for his elders.

But in any case, they can use this to plot how to kill Oscar.

Moreover, when the other party dies, they can take the opportunity to frame these Soul Beast clans, which also greatly reduces the possibility of being exposed.

However, Oscar's abilities are indeed remarkable, and Hao Te is too honest and simple-minded, making it almost impossible for him to associate with them. Therefore, this matter needs to be considered carefully.

Even if they ultimately fail to find a suitable opportunity to kill Oscar, each of them will still receive 100,000 Gold Soul Coin after the deed is done, so it's still a win-win situation no matter how you look at it.

They're not fools. If they've decided to take action, they must choose a foolproof opportunity; otherwise, they might pay with their lives.

Oscar didn't say much to the group, or even tell them what he was looking for in order to find these two powerful Soul Beast clans.

Lie Shuo and the others wisely refrained from asking further questions. In the Spirit Master World, everyone has their own secrets, and they only need to do their duty.

Another hour passed quickly. When Hao Te's seven Soul Ring —two yellow, three purple, and two black—were completely suspended on his body, a terrifying pressure belonging to the Soul Saint level suddenly erupted from his body.

When Hao Te opened his eyes, they were filled with excitement and joy. This time, he not only broke through to the Soul Saint realm, but also obtained this perfect Seventh Spirit Ring.

Aside from some special Martial Soul, all Soul Master have only one Soul Skill for their Seventh Spirit Ring, which is the Martial Soul Avatar.

Besides the quality of the Martial Soul, the choice of the Seventh Spirit Ring is also crucial to the strength of the Martial Soul Avatar.

The more closely the Seventh Spirit Ring matches the Martial Soul itself, the stronger the resulting Martial Soul Avatar will be.

This Ice Bear is almost a perfect match for Hao Te's Snow Soul Demonic Bear Martial Soul, so his Martial Soul Avatar is undoubtedly powerful.

Hao Te stood up excitedly, walked to Oscar and bowed deeply to him again. "Hao Te thanks you for your kindness, senior. This Soul Ring is almost a perfect match for me."

Oscar nodded calmly. "That's good."

Hao Te then asked directly, "May I ask what you need us to do, senior?"

Oscar glanced at Lie Shuo Lie Shuo, who tactfully explained what Oscar wanted them to do.

When Hao Te heard that Oscar had actually given them the Ice Bear carcass as a deposit, he admired Oscar even more.

As for the fact that Lie Shuo and the other six people split the money equally, Hao Te didn't care, since he had already obtained Soul Ring.

However, when he heard that Oscar was actually looking for traces of the Ice Jade Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon Clan, Hao Te couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but he didn't say anything more.

Since he has received the other party's kindness, he should naturally do his best to repay it.

Furthermore, Hao Te said, "Senior, Hao Te has already obtained the Seventh Spirit Ring for nothing, so the reward has been settled. This junior does not need any other reward for this trip, and will do his best to help senior find the traces of the two races."

Oscar didn't refuse, he just smiled and said, "You really know how to navigate social situations, I'm quite impressed."

Hao Te smiled innocently, "This junior just feels that you have already shown me enough kindness, and it would be inappropriate to ask for more. I am not worthy of your praise."

Seeing this, Oscar also showed his sincerity. "No need for the title 'senior,' I'm probably not even as old as you. My surname is Oscar, and my given name is Rong. Just call me by my name."

Upon hearing Oscar's words, Hao Te replied, "In the Spirit Master World, those who have achieved mastery are teachers. Why don't I call you Brother Oscar?"

Oscar didn't refuse. "Okay."

Lie Shuo and the others couldn't help but frown as they watched Hao Te and Oscar get closer.

Ao Rong's attitude towards them was purely that of an employer-employee relationship, yet she was actually showing goodwill towards Hao Te? Hao Te really is a fool; that's 100,000 Gold Soul Coin! He just throws it away like that? What were they doing living this life of constant danger in the Frozen Forest? Wasn't it all for those Gold Soul Coin? And now Hao Te is saying he doesn't want them anymore? Fine, if you don't want them, why don't you share yours with us? Lie Shuo suppressed his thoughts and stepped forward, handing Hao Te a piece of almost burnt pork tenderloin. "Eat something to replenish your energy first. Once you've rested, we'll follow you, senior."

Hao Te looked at Oscar, his eyes asking when Oscar would set off. Oscar nodded. "Why don't you eat something first? It's not too late to leave after you've replenished your energy."

Only after Oscar spoke did Hao Te take the pork tenderloin and start eating, completely treating himself as an employee.

Lie Shuo looked at Hao Te and sneered inwardly. Hao Te's personality was just like that. In the Spirit Master World, he would naturally be very popular, but in the Spirit Beast Forest where life and death could be faced at any time, he might be sold out without even knowing it.

Oscar sat silently to the side, seemingly lost in thought. Lie Shuo, watching Hao Te eating with his mouth full of oil, couldn't help but transmit his voice, "Brother Hao Te, I'll tell you a secret."

Hao Te heard Lie Shuo's telepathic message and couldn't help but look over. Lie Shuo immediately continued, "Don't look at me, eat properly!"

Although Hao Te was a little confused, he did as Lie Shuo said. After all, they had been a team for several months and could be considered brothers who had been through life and death together.

Of course, this is just Hao Te's own idea.

Lie Shuo continued, "Just now, while you were absorbing the Soul Ring, this Senior Ao Rong took out a piece of Torso Soul Bone from the body of that Ice Bear!"

Upon hearing this, Hao Te, who was pretending to be engrossed in gnawing on the pork tenderloin, suddenly paused.

Now a level 71 Soul Saint, how could he not know what this meant? Torso Soul Bone over 40,000 years old! This ice Ice Bear actually dropped a Torso Soul Bone?!

But Hao Te wasn't stupid; he knew perfectly well what it meant that the other party was secretly sending him a Hao Te message.

Although Hao Te was also very envious of this 40,000-year-old Torso Soul Bone, not to mention that he had absorbed the Ice Bear's Soul Ring.

As we all know, when a Soul Master absorbs Soul Ring and Spirit Bone produced by the same Soul Beast, not only can the effect be maximized, but the improvement to the Soul Master himself will definitely be greater than the sum of its parts.

But Hao Te couldn't bring himself to steal Oscar's Spirit Bone after receiving his favor.

Lie Shuo knew that Hao Te was unlikely to budge, but he still wanted to try. "Big brother, don't forget, we were almost done with this Ice Bear before he came. In other words, even without his appearance, wouldn't the Soul Ring and Spirit Bone still be yours?"

"We are simply taking back what is rightfully ours, which does not contradict your original intention."

"Moreover, now that you have broken through to the Soul Saint, the seven of us brothers working together will definitely be no match for Ao Rong. When that happens, we will take the Spirit Bone and fly away, then frame his death on the Ice Jade Scorpion or the Titan Snow Demon Clan. At that time, no one will be able to find out."

Although Lie Shuo remained expressionless, his tone in the telepathic transmission grew increasingly excited. As long as Hao Te agreed to help, obtaining the Spirit Bone was a sure thing.

But before he could continue, Hao Te interrupted him, "Lie Shuo, stop talking. I can't do such a thing. I won't tell Brother Ao about this, but don't get any funny ideas either. Once we complete his mission and get our reward, we'll be even."

"If you dare to secretly harbor any ill intentions, don't blame me for not showing any mercy later."

Upon hearing Hao Te's telepathic message, Lie Shuo's eyes gradually turned cold. Although he had anticipated Hao Te's actions, Lie Shuo still couldn't help but feel angry when he heard his threat.

If he hadn't been Fire Attribute Soul Master, whose cultivation speed had slowed down in the Frozen Forest, he might have broken through to the Soul Saint realm earlier than Hao Te! Why would Hao Te be here acting so arrogantly?

However, Lie Shuo did not dare to show it on his face, and simply replied, "I understand, elder brother. I was too talkative."

Hao Te replied, "I understand the allure of Spirit Bone. In fact, I have considered it myself, but we are human, not Soul Beast. If we attack our benefactor today because of a Spirit Bone, will we turn against each other tomorrow because of it?"

Lie Shuo said that if Oscar didn't appear, the Ice Bear would still be theirs. Hao Te had thought about this problem, but it was actually unrealistic.

Because they had both suffered considerable losses, the Ice Bear, despite being severely injured, had not used its signature skill.

So whether they ultimately escape in disarray or kill the Ice Bear remains to be seen.

Hearing Hao Te's words of advice, Lie Shuo felt inwardly horrified, but outwardly replied telepathically, "I understand, brother. I won't have these thoughts again."

Hao Te said, "Tell the other brothers what I mean, and I will give you some compensation later."

Lie Shuo replied, "Okay, big brother."

Then Lie Shuo transmitted his voice to the others. "Damn it, this scoundrel really disagrees, and even said that if we have any designs on him, he will not show any mercy!"

Upon hearing Lie Shuo's telepathic message, almost everyone else wore an expression that suggested they had expected it, because Hao Te was just that kind of person.

Han Han transmitted his voice, "So what do we do now?"

Lie Shuo said, "We must wait for the right opportunity. We should only make our move when there is a sure chance to kill them. Otherwise, if the two of them join forces, we will definitely be the ones who suffer."

"Besides, even if we don't get a chance in the end, we won't lose out. 100,000 Gold Soul Coin per person is enough to take the risk once."

The others agreed and then each kept watch over their surroundings, demonstrating their value and professionalism as hired hands.

Oscar took in everyone's actions. Although he didn't know what they were saying, it was most likely about the Spirit Bone.

However, judging from Hao Te's behavior, he doesn't seem to be tempted at all? Can he resist the temptation of a Spirit Bone that is over 40,000 years old?

Oscar was starting to look at Hao Te with new respect, but Oscar wouldn't make a hasty decision before the results were in. What if Hao Te was a professional actor? Soon after, Hao Te finished his pork tenderloin and set off with Oscar. The group of eight formed a standard formation that could launch a counterattack at any time and quickly crossed the Frozen Forest, heading deep into the Extreme North.

Oscar took out the map in his hand and studied it carefully. The map did not show the specific locations of the Ice Jade Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon Clan, but it did record where they had appeared.

Having such a map in hand can at least save some time.

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