Oscar, The True Genius! (Seeking Follow-ups)

Dugu Yan nodded, closed her eyes, and concentrated. After about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the phantom image of her Martial Soul dissipated. She opened her eyes, raised her hand, and summoned her Jade Phosphor Dragon Martial Soul. The snake's body was several feet longer than before, its scales shone with a more pronounced golden light. When it opened its mouth, it no longer emitted mere poison gas but a golden energy. The snake's head had transformed into a dragon's head, complete with dragon horns, looking very majestic.

"Grandpa, I, my... Martial Soul seems to have changed, and it's so much stronger. I feel an indescribable power all over my body." Dugu Yan looked at her Martial Soul and felt the strength within herself, finding it unfamiliar.

Dugu Bo stared at the golden light on the snake's body, observing the transformation of the Martial Soul, and suddenly burst into laughter. "Good! Good boy! You actually managed to refine such a pill! Hahahaha!"

Dugu Bo paced back and forth in the room, looking at his granddaughter's new Martial Soul as if it were a treasure, making Dugu Yan dizzy.

"Grandpa, stop pacing, you're making my head spin."

Dugu Yan let out a helpless huff and got up, intending to leave and share the good news with her girlfriends back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Dugu Bo was left alone in the room, staring blankly at a photo of his son and daughter-in-law. "Did you see? Yan Yan won't follow in our footsteps. My Dugu family has a successor!"

The old man choked out these words, unable to help but shed tears.

Chen Chu, who was currently on the march, naturally had no idea about any of this.

These past few days had been exhausting. His three-thousand-strong armored division marched like a flowing river on the official road, an endless, continuous stream. Every day, he had to assign people to take roll call and check supplies.

"General, Sotto City is just ahead. Our last batch of supplies is here. Should we set up camp and replenish our provisions?"

Sotto City is located on the Limaping Plain, rich in produce, known as the granary of Barrack.

The adjutant looked at the plan in his hand, rode his tall horse to Chen Chu's side, and asked.

"Sotto City?" Chen Chu nodded. "Have people quickly transport the supplies, and let the soldiers rest for half a day. We'll depart at dawn tomorrow."

"Right, and strengthen the guard," Chen Chu added as a reminder. The military camp was being watched by people from Slaughter City, and Ao Tian was also present, so it shouldn't be a major problem.

As for him, since he had come to this place, he had some personal matters to attend to.

Sotto City, a relatively important location in the original plot, was where Shrek Academy, known as Jiahao Training Camp, was located.

"Tang San and the others haven't arrived yet, but there's still a real gem in Shrek."

Oscar, the only one with a somewhat decent moral compass in the original world, was the type to keep himself clean. After all, to have stayed with Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai for so many years without falling into depravity, his resolve must be strong.

Not to mention that in the original world, he ventured alone into life-and-death trials to pursue his love and prove himself to them.

Furthermore, he was a natural-born full Soul Power user of the Food System. Without immortal herbs, he would undoubtedly become a god. Such a genius would be a terrible waste if not recruited.

Chen Chu, following the directions of the locals, arrived at, well, a patch of farmland. To be precise, it was a rural area. He finally saw the dilapidated gate, which was even made of wood.

Chen Chu dismounted, handed the reins to a personal guard, and walked in with only two attendants.

There were farmers at the school. Chen Chu inquired and learned the whereabouts of Oscar and the others.

Chen Chu followed the directions to the backyard and slowly smelled a very fragrant aroma of grilled meat.

He saw a man with a full beard standing by a barbecue cart, turning several skewers of sausages in his hand.

Two young boys were gathered around him. One was as fat as a pig with red hair, sporting a large stomach – clearly the turkey Ma Hongjun. The other was quite handsome, with blond hair and an extraordinary appearance, likely Dai Mubai.

Seeing three men in military uniforms approaching, their expressions changed instantly, especially Dai Mubai, who visibly tensed up.

"Are you Oscar?" Chen Chu walked straight over, stopped a few steps away, and asked the bearded man.

Oscar's hand paused, and he looked up at him with a hint of wariness in his eyes. He clearly hadn't expected this man to be looking for him. He clutched a freshly grilled sausage and forced a smile. "Who are you, General? May I ask why you are looking for me?"

Chen Chu glanced at the two men nearby, his gaze finally settling on Oscar. "I am Chen Chu, General of the Town Army of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"I heard there's a true genius boy here, so I wanted to see for myself. I don't want a pearl to be covered in dust."

Oscar placed the sausage on the grill, wiped the oil from his hands, and didn't respond.

Ma Hongjun, however, spoke up fearlessly. "That's right, we three brothers are famous geniuses around here. You want to recruit us? You'll have to show us some sincerity first."

Dai Mubai tugged Ma Hongjun's arm, stepped forward half a pace, and stared at the attendants behind Chen Chu. "General, who exactly are you looking for? Don't get the wrong person."

"I haven't made a mistake," Chen Chu's expression remained unchanged as he looked directly at Oscar. "A natural-born full Soul Power user of the Food System, what else could he be but a genius?"

At these words, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were both stunned. Even Oscar frowned. "How does the General know?"

Chen Chu smiled faintly. "Knowing this isn't difficult. What's difficult is how to help you, a genius, rise quickly."

He extended his hand and pointed to the dilapidated wooden houses, the vast farmland, and the animal droppings on the ground. He continued, "This place doesn't look like an academy. In terms of environment, it's not even as good as the Heaven Dou Central Prison, nor does it have a Mimicry Training Ground. I truly don't know how students can progress reasonably and quickly, or tap into their own potential."

Oscar pursed his lips, his gaze sweeping over the leaky roof. He couldn't think of any words to refute.

Ma Hongjun swallowed the sausage in his mouth and grumbled indignantly, "Our Dean has his ways! It's not your concern!"

"Dean? That Dean Flender?" Chen Chu's tone didn't change. "Can he hunt suitable Soul Rings for you? Can he give you Soul Bones? Can he plan a reasonable path for you, and can he support the vast resources required for your cultivation?"

These words hit the mark. Dai Mubai's expression changed, and Oscar's hand holding the skewer tightened. Indeed, in this village, he not only didn't have to work or earn money but also didn't have ample time to control himself.

"I won't give these to your academy, but I can give them to you, Oscar." Chen Chu took a step forward, his gaze fixed only on him. "How many years old do you want your Soul Ring to be? You can choose yourself.

What attribute do you want your Soul Bone to have? I can help you find it. There's also the Mimicry Training Ground, which is more comprehensive than the one at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Status, beauties, resources, environment – you'll have it all."

Ma Hongjun's eyes widened at this, especially when he heard "resources" and "beauties." He quickly asked, "What about me? I have a mutated Martial Soul, and I'm also a genius!"

"You?" Chen Chu glanced at him. "With your turkey Martial Soul, you dare call yourself a genius in front of me?"