The Old Fox's Thoughts

"Senior, you are highly respected and naturally far more knowledgeable than I am. If the opportunity arises, I would also like to seek Your Excellency's guidance." Oscar replied with utmost sincerity.

Hearing Oscar's answer, Dugu Bo was not taken in at all. "Excessive humility is pride. To identify Yan Yan's problem just through observation, and even refine pills that increase cultivation speed... to be honest, even I cannot do the latter."

At those words, Dugu Yan looked at Oscar in disbelief. Pills that increased cultivation speed? She knew that certain herbs were greatly beneficial to cultivation, but could someone really refine them himself like Oscar did? Oscar gave a bitter smile. "You flatter me, Senior. I was merely a little luckier than most."

Looking at Oscar's bitter smile, Dugu Bo continued, "I wonder if I might study that ancient tome of yours. If possible, I would like to keep it as part of my collection. Name any condition you wish."

Hearing this, Oscar completely understood why Dugu Bo had deliberately mentioned his fondness for collecting ancient tomes earlier. So he had been waiting for this moment?

The reason Dugu Bo wanted the ancient tome Oscar had mentioned was presumably to see whether it contained anything useful to him. After all, Oscar had explained that aside from his usual studies, his knowledge came from that tome.

But Oscar obviously could not simply hand it over to Dugu Bo now, because it contained detailed records of some Immortal Herbs.

If he gave it to Dugu Bo, Dugu Bo would certainly learn of the effects of the Immortal Herbs. If that happened, then even if Oscar failed to seize this opportunity, Tang San would never be able to obtain Immortal Herbs from Dugu Bo in the future.

That was because Dugu Bo still had no idea of the true value of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in his possession. If he learned of it, given Dugu Bo's character, he might offer Oscar some benefits or even let him choose an Immortal Herb for himself.

But Oscar's ambitions went far beyond that. By chance, he had encountered Dugu Yan and then become acquainted with Dugu Bo. Even if the hope was slim, Oscar still had to make an effort to seize this opportunity.

If he succeeded, he might gain the right to use the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, just like Tang San in the original story.

If that happened, not only would Oscar receive an enormous boost himself, but it would also give him a foundation for establishing himself in the future.

That was right. The reason Oscar did not want to join another faction, aside from his original plan to wait for Tang San and scheme for an Immortal Herb, was that he wanted to establish himself rather than become someone else's dependent.

This was Oscar's own growth. Having come to Douluo Continent and possessing the advantage of foresight, he was naturally unwilling to become anyone's follower.

Thus, Oscar had planned to establish his own faction once he became strong enough. Even if he could not become one of the continent's top-grade powers or gain a voice in its affairs, he at least wanted to leave behind a legend on Douluo Continent.

Of course, if he had no such opportunity, Oscar could only choose the same path as in the original story and follow Tang San to obtain a godhood.

But now, another path had been placed before Oscar. Whether he could seize this option depended entirely on himself.

At that moment, hearing Dugu Bo's words, Oscar's bitter smile turned into an awkward one. "Senior, it is not that I am being stingy. It is simply that I did not bring the ancient tome with me, so it is not on my person right now."

"However, if Senior is willing, then so long as you can provide sufficient medicinal ingredients, I can refine some pills for you free of charge. They may not be of much use to you, but if you give them to Dugu Yan, they will certainly provide her with considerable improvement."

Hearing this and seeing Oscar's sincere expression, Dugu Bo did not doubt him too much. After all, even if Oscar had brought it with him, it was still his own treasure. They had only just met, so it was understandable that he would be reluctant to show it.

Moreover, Oscar was willing to refine pills for free, which already satisfied Dugu Bo.

Of course, that was assuming Dugu Bo could provide the medicinal ingredients.

Dugu Bo naturally could not produce them. Otherwise, he would not need Oscar at all, considering that he himself was also highly knowledgeable in medicinal theory.

But Dugu Bo soon thought of another place: his treasured land. There were so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures there, but unfortunately, Dugu Bo himself recognized almost none of them.

Now that he had heard Oscar's words, Dugu Bo wanted to let Oscar take a look. If Oscar recognized them, could he not use the herbs there to refine pills for Dugu Yan? If so, then meeting this little genius on this trip would truly be an unexpected delight.

Moreover, as her grandfather, Dugu Bo considered far more things than Dugu Yan did. Dugu Yan was already fifteen years old, and Oscar was the first person she had gotten along with so well in all those fifteen years.

More importantly, Oscar was of the opposite sex. Not only were his physique and appearance among the finest Dugu Bo had ever seen, but most importantly, Oscar was a Super Genius who had reached the Soul Elder level at only eleven years old.

Although Oscar was merely a Food System Soul Master, with his External Soul Bone, his strength could rival that of Assault System Soul Masters at the same level.

If Oscar could be with his granddaughter, then not only could he support her, but he also possessed enough strength to protect himself.

Furthermore, Oscar's innate qualities were exceptionally outstanding. He could hold conversations with his granddaughter, and he had been completely sincere in his interactions with her.

Taking all these factors together, although they had only known each other for a few hours, Oscar had unknowingly become the best candidate in old man Dugu Bo's mind to be his granddaughter's husband.

The only problem was that Oscar was still too young, only eleven years old. Naturally, they could not be together at this stage.

Of course, that was also an advantage. The two children could spend some time together first and see how things went. If they developed feelings for each other, Dugu Bo would absolutely be willing to let Oscar be with his granddaughter.

There was no other reason. Oscar was simply too outstanding, and he was the only person in more than ten years who could communicate normally with Dugu Yan.

Thus, Dugu Bo had already begun considering sending Dugu Yan to Shrek Academy. Although Heaven Dou Royal Academy's conditions ranked among the top three on the continent, Dugu Bo would rather see Dugu Yan grow up happily.

Therefore, while Dugu Bo had some ulterior motives during their conversation, his main purpose was still to test whether Oscar was worthy.

Whether or not to send Dugu Yan to Shrek Academy was now Dugu Bo's primary consideration.

Although he had not obtained the ancient tome, Dugu Bo was not particularly disappointed, because he was quite satisfied with Oscar himself.

After all, if Dugu Yan truly ended up with Oscar in the future, would he not become his granddaughter's husband? Then would obtaining the ancient tome not be effortless?

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