Shao Xin Succeeds, Plans Change

Dugu Bo paid no attention to the fact that Oscar had unknowingly begun calling Dugu Yan "sister." His mind was filled with countless thoughts, as though he had grasped something, yet also as though he had not.

As he listened to Oscar speak, Dugu Bo pondered deeply.

Just as Oscar was about to continue, a powerful surge of Soul Power spread out. Everyone turned to look and saw seven spirit rings floating silently around Shao Xin's body—Two Yellow Two Purple and three black. Countless powerful Soul Power fluctuations at the Soul Saint level radiated from Inside the Body.

Before they knew it, so much time had passed. Shao Xin had successfully absorbed his Seventh Spirit Ring.

Shao Xin slowly opened his eyes, unable to conceal the joy on his face. From this day onward, he was a Level 71 Soul Saint—a level he would only reach three years later in the original story.

It could be said that ever since Shrek Academy had gained Oscar, everyone had made tremendous progress. Even Gai Yue was no exception.

Although Gai Yue had been Oscar's teacher for more than two years, his feelings toward Oscar went beyond those of teacher and student. Gai Yue knew that without Oscar, there was no way he could have broken through to Level 85 so quickly.

However, there were some things Gai Yue would not say aloud. He would prove them through his actions instead.

Just as he had never once considered backing down when facing Dugu Bo this time.

Seeing that Shao Xin had finished absorbing the spirit ring, Oscar and Dugu Bo temporarily ended their conversation. Dugu Bo could only suppress his excitement for now as he continued thinking.

Oscar walked over to Shao Xin. "Teacher Shao, congratulations. Breaking through to Level 70 at your age means you may have a chance to challenge the realm of a Food System Titled Douluo in the future."

Hearing Oscar's congratulations, Shao Xin's naturally kind, round face was full of delight. "Xiao Ao, your talent surpasses mine. Perhaps it won't be long before you exceed me. Still, I'll take your good wishes—I want to give it a try too."

Gai Yue descended from the giant tree and came before Shao Xin. "You absorbed it well. You're already close to breaking through to Level 72. Spend some time consolidating your strength, and you'll probably break through again before long."

Shao Xin chuckled. "It's all thanks to Teacher Gai for catching this Spirit Tree Cave for me. It suits me perfectly."

At this moment, Dugu Bo could not help examining Shao Xin. He looked to be around forty-five years old. As a Food System Soul Master, reaching Level 70 at that age meant his talent was indeed quite good.

Dugu Bo grew even more curious about Shrek Academy. Gai Yue, an Level 85 Soul Douluo, was Oscar's teacher, while Shao Xin, also a Food System Soul Master, could provide Oscar with professional guidance.

If Oscar had not said he came from an academy, Dugu Bo would have thought the teachers had been specially found for him by the family behind him.

Dugu Bo also offered a few words of congratulations, leaving Shao Xin flattered and only able to respond with a smile.

It was a pity that the Spirit Tree Cave had not dropped a Spirit Bone. Still, the essence of the Spirit Tree Cave was an excellent tonic for making Medicinal Cuisine, so it was still a decent harvest.

Because Shao Xin had successfully absorbed his spirit ring, after everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, the topic returned to Oscar. Dugu Bo had already caught onto the point from earlier.

Oscar needed medicinal herbs, and Dugu Bo had many herbs in his Medicine Garden. Although he understood most of them only vaguely, Oscar, who specialized in pharmacology, might recognize them.

If Oscar could find useful medicinal herbs among them, Dugu Bo himself would profit.

Moreover, Oscar had explained that since the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well could suppress his poison, the herbs within might not necessarily be incapable of helping him detoxify.

Perhaps his knowledge was insufficient and he had failed to recognize them, leaving treasures right before him without realizing it.

The more Dugu Bo thought about it, the more sense it made. After hesitating repeatedly, he decided to take Oscar to his Medicine Garden first. Acquiring Dugu Yan's spirit ring could be delayed a little.

There was no other reason. Spirit rings could be acquired later, because even without obtaining one, the Soul Power cultivated after reaching that point would still accumulate.

But Dugu Bo did not want to delay the matter of detoxification. Of course, the most important reason was Dugu Yan.

The poison Inside the Body of Dugu Yan grew stronger as her strength increased. If she acquired her Third Spirit Ring now, the toxins within her body would inevitably grow stronger again, and detoxification might become even more difficult.

Thus, since Oscar might have a solution and Dugu Bo wanted to gamble on whether his Medicine Garden contained useful herbs, he chose not to add a spirit ring for Dugu Yan first.

Having made up his mind, Dugu Bo rubbed Dugu Yan's head and said slowly, "Yan Yan, there's no need to rush your Third Spirit Ring. After hearing what Xiao Ao said, I want to take him back to my Medicine Garden first."

"Perhaps we can find herbs there that will help detoxify you. If we do, you may be able to end this undeserved suffering sooner."

Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Dugu Yan thought for a moment before nodding. "Grandpa, I'll listen to you."

Dugu Bo then turned to Oscar. "Xiao Ao, my Medicine Garden is within Sunset Forest, not too far from here. Why don't you all come with me and take a look first?"

Oscar looked at Gai Yue and Shao Xin, then said to Gai Yue, "Teacher, saving a life is worth more than building a seven-story pagoda. Besides, I have quite a favorable impression of Sister Dugu Yan. Why not spare some time and go take a look?"

Gai Yue was very pleased that Oscar had taken the initiative to ask for his opinion. Besides, he had no intention of refusing. Not only would this cost them nothing, but it would also earn them the friendship of a Titled Douluo. It was undoubtedly worthwhile.

"Do what you think is right. Your teacher will always stand behind you," Gai Yue replied calmly.

Having learned some of the details, Shao Xin patted Oscar on the shoulder. "Good lad. Just as expected of a student from our Shrek Academy. I support you too!"

Oscar smiled and turned to Dugu Bo. "Your Excellency, once dawn breaks, I'll trouble you to lead the way."

Dugu Bo nodded, then continued, "But what is this other method you mentioned for easing the poison?"

As Dugu Bo asked his question, Dugu Yan fell silent again. This time, it was not because she was sad, but because of Oscar's words.

First, he had called her sister, and now he had said he had a favorable impression of her. Although Dugu Yan knew he probably called her sister because he pitied her, and that his favorable impression likely came from the fact that the Two People shared common topics—

For some reason, this was the first time she had heard such words, and they had come from someone of the opposite sex whom she also had a favorable impression of.

Dugu Yan did not know what liking someone or love was, but she knew that she already felt something different toward Oscar.

Though they had only known each other for a few hours, some things were simply inexplicable. No one could put them into words.

"Sister is fine, but why did he have to say he has a favorable impression of me? Hmph! And he said it right in front of everyone..."

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