Xiao Wu and the other two had never heard such a disgusting Soul Incantation before. Combined with Oscar's forward-thrusting motion as he made sausages, it felt even more...
Bleurgh—
The three girls immediately averted their eyes, refusing to look at Oscar.
Noticing the change in their expressions, Dai Mubai hurriedly explained, "Don't judge Xiao Ao by how unpleasant he looks when making sausages. Their effects are actually outstanding."
"His first soul skill continuously restores stamina and Soul Power, while his second soul skill detoxifies. They're both extremely practical soul skills. And he's also the first Food System Soul Master in continental history to possess Innate Full Soul Power!"
Flender took over from Dai Mubai.
He felt it was necessary to let these geniuses witness the genius of their academy.
A Food System Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power—had they ever seen one anywhere else?
Xiao Tian inwardly grumbled. Who knew whether Oscar truly had Innate Full Soul Power? With Flender's mouth, he could probably talk the dead back to life.
Still, Oscar did not deny it afterward, so Xiao Tian felt it was better not to make wild guesses.
But then again, what did it have to do with him whether Oscar had Innate Full Soul Power or not?
Upon hearing Flender say that Oscar possessed Innate Full Soul Power, Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately lit up with curiosity.
It was her first time hearing of a Food System Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power. Why, then, was he holed up in such a tiny village?
Flender adjusted his glasses, his eyes gleaming. Just as expected, they had all been drawn in by his words.
Especially Ning Rongrong. Remembering the letter he had received yesterday, Flender had already begun making little calculations in his heart.
Hehe.
Xiao Ao, Xiao Ao, whether you succeed or not will depend on whether you can pull your weight.
Then, as though he had remembered something, Flender asked in front of everyone, "Oscar, have you reached Rank 30 Soul Power yet?"
Everyone turned to look at Oscar.
Oscar knew his chance to show off had arrived. He lifted his head and puffed out his chest. "Dean, I broke through to Rank 30 a few days ago. The Vice Dean knows as well. It's just that you haven't been at the academy these past few days, so I wanted to wait until you returned and discuss when we should go obtain my Third Soul Ring."
Flender was slightly delighted and immediately praised him. "Not bad, not bad. You're only fourteen this year, yet you've already reached Rank 30—and you're a Food System Soul Master at that. If you weren't so lazy, you would have reached Rank 30 long ago.
"But perhaps this is fate. Let me introduce someone to you."
Flender pointed at Yu Xiaogang beside him and continued, "This is Master, an old friend of mine. Once we finish processing the new students' enrollment over the next few days and let all of you get acquainted and work together, we'll set off for the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain your Third Soul Ring!"
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward at the right moment and said confidently, "Over the next few days, I will first learn about your martial souls and the soul skills you possess, then design the most suitable Soul Ring configurations for you."
Oscar was also slightly delighted. He hurriedly walked over to Yu Xiaogang and smiled. "Then thank you, Master."
Yu Xiaogang felt his vanity greatly satisfied.
Ding! Congratulations to the host. By unleashing your full strength just now and improving your Sword Intent, you gained the favor of the Three Goddesses—Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong—triggering a Critical Strike Reward. Reward obtained: Scarlet Cherry Spirit Concealment Ring, Treasure Sword Scarlet Dragon Tooth Scarlet Cherry Spirit Concealment Ring: The ring is composed of numerous small petal-shaped patterns. A storage Soul Tool capable of storing living creatures. Once worn, it can conceal the wearer's soul beast aura and energy fluctuations. Treasure Sword Scarlet Dragon Tooth: This sword was forged from Longquan, Tai'e, Gongbu, and Fire Elephant Crystal Jade. Its power is immense.
"System, do your rewards have a delay now?"
Xiao Tian could not help voicing his doubt.
But after issuing the reward, the system vanished without another word.
Xiao Tian did not care much about that. He had not expected that displaying his strength earlier could earn him a reward. That was already a profit.
Still, it seemed the system had specifically prepared this storage Soul Tool for Xiao Wu.
After Tang Hao left, he could find an opportunity to explain the situation to her.
Though it might be somewhat late, it was still better than letting other Titled Douluo discover that Xiao Wu was a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
After all, although he now knew the Immortal Herbs were in Sunset Forest, he did not yet have the ability to pass through the Poison Barrier laid down by Dugu Bo.
If possible, Xiao Tian did not want to become enemies with Dugu Bo. He had quite a favorable impression of the man.
He had to establish a relationship with Dugu Bo before Tang San beat him to it.
But after getting close to him, he would need to solve the poison afflicting Dugu Bo's body. That was rather difficult for him.
Forget it. Why think so much about it now? There would surely be a way in the future. If all else failed, he could temporarily find Dugu Bo some Soul Bones to use, or make Tang San suffer a little and borrow his Eight Spider Lances. Hehe.
Oscar the Creepy, Ning Rongrong's Kind Recruitment!
Afterward, Flender had Dai Mubai and Oscar lead Xiao Tian and the others to the academy dormitories. After telling them to gather early the next morning, he left with Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji.
Along the way, Oscar pulled Dai Mubai to the front and whispered into his ear, "Boss Dai, so many eligible new students joined the academy this year, and there are even three beauties. Tell me, which one do you want? Your brother definitely won't compete with you."
With his smiling face and thick beard, Oscar looked exceptionally sleazy.
Xiao Wu supported Xiao Tian, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing walked beside her. Tang San was on Xiao Tian's other side.
Seeing Oscar acting that way ahead of them, Xiao Wu could not help feeling disgusted. She whispered, "Brother, don't you think he's kind of creepy? And does he really look only fourteen?"
Xiao Tian merely smiled without saying anything.
Oscar did not look good in his current state, but among the Shrek Four Scoundrels, his looks were second only to Tang San after his bloodline awakening. Even Dai Mubai could not compare.
Dai Mubai glanced at the three girls behind him from the corner of his eye and warned in a low voice, "You can't touch Zhu Zhuqing. She's mine."
Oscar's Peach Blossom Eyes immediately blinked at Dai Mubai, showing that he understood.
Zhu Zhuqing is Boss Dai's target. Xiao Wu is so close to Xiao Tian, and it seems Tang San might also be interested in Xiao Wu? Then my target should be Ning Rongrong.
Although Ning Rongrong's figure is the least noticeable among the three, she's only twelve and will definitely continue developing. Both our martial souls are Support System martial souls too, so pursuing her should be easier.
Oscar thought lewdly to himself.
Ning Rongrong seemed to sense something and felt a chill run down her back. Was someone thinking something inappropriate?
Soon, everyone was assigned their dormitories.
In the girls' dormitory, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing shared a room, while Xiao Wu had one to herself.
In the boys' dormitory, Tang San shared a room with Oscar, while Xiao Tian had one to himself.
Xiao Tian was quite satisfied with that arrangement. After enduring shared dormitories for so long, he finally had a little private space, even if this wooden house looked somewhat rundown...
Early the next morning.
Xiao Tian and Tang San rose early as usual. After six years of training under Xiao Tian, Xiao Wu had also gotten used to it and woke up early.
Tang San went alone to cultivate his Purple Demon Eye, while Xiao Tian took out the Iron Sword given to him by the old village chief and Scarlet Dragon Tooth to practice.
The instant Scarlet Dragon Tooth appeared, Fifteen's blade trembled violently, as though greeting an old friend it had not seen in years.
Xiao Tian looked at the treasured sword, his heart filled with delight. For someone like him who enjoyed collecting famous swords, this reward could not have been more fitting.
He also hoped that one day, he could unleash even more consecutive slashes through his own ability. He still felt that his attack speed was too slow and hoped to obtain a soul skill that increased attack speed later on.
The reason he had managed to use it so smoothly yesterday was largely because Zhao Wuji had carelessly taken a Spirit Impact head-on, coupled with his temporary breakthrough in Sword Intent. That was why it had seemed so successful.
There was no helping it. He had used the Dual Blade Style in battle yesterday because his third soul skill could only attack at close range. That was why he had thought of condensing a second Qi Sword, allowing him to increase his attack frequency, pierce through a surface with a single point, and stack damage.
A thought suddenly occurred to Xiao Tian. If his reaction speed and sword-swinging speed were fast enough, could he use his sword to directly intercept all the Hidden Weapons Tang San fired at him?
Xiao Tian could already imagine the shocked expression on Tang San's face when he easily caught Tang San's Hidden Weapons with his sword.
Hehe.
"Brother, should we take a look around the village? I don't even know where the academy Canteen is. We paid so much money, so they should provide meals, right?"
Xiao Wu asked curiously. No, rather, she was already pulling him along as she spoke.
Xiao Tian checked the time, and it was indeed about right. Just then, Tang San jumped down from the roof, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also came out.
"Xiao Wu, Xiao Tian, did you all get up so early to cultivate?"
Ning Rongrong greeted them with a smile.
She felt slightly strange inside. Could she be the one who had gotten up the latest?
When she woke up, Zhu Zhuqing had already been cultivating on the bed for quite some time.
And she had only woken early because she had become curious about Xiao Tian.
Seeing how powerful Xiao Tian's sword was, and sensing that Sword Intent—she had felt the same thing from Grandpa Sword.
If she recommended Xiao Tian to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Grandpa Sword would surely be interested in him. Perhaps he might even accept him as a disciple.
Xiao Tian: You're thinking too little. Give it a little more time, and Jian Daochen Xin might be the one asking to become my disciple.
Of course, Xiao Tian was not so disrespectful toward his elders. Since they both cultivated the Sword Path, they could discuss it properly as friends despite their age difference.
Since none of them knew the village well, Tang San directly dragged Oscar out of bed.
Oscar was reluctant at first, but the moment he heard that the other three beauties were going too, he immediately perked up and even shaved off all the beard he had grown.
When everyone saw the brand-new Oscar, they looked as though they had seen a ghost. Who was this person before them?
At that point, Dai Mubai naturally did his best to restore Oscar's image. He smiled and said, "Don't mind how Xiao Ao looked yesterday. That was because there was hardly anyone at the academy. Now that three beauties have arrived, of course he has to pay attention to his appearance."
Dai Mubai had been staying in his room just fine, but everyone else had gotten up. He could not exactly be the only one left in the dormitory. He still wanted to rebuild his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing.
Along the way, Ning Rongrong intentionally drifted closer to Xiao Tian and smiled at him. "Xiao Tian, are you interested in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? I think your talent with the sword is truly excellent, and your strength is impressive too. I can recommend you to the sect and even arrange for you to meet Jian Daochen Xin, our Sect Protecting Douluo."
Xiao Tian was somewhat surprised. Ning Rongrong was saying this in front of everyone—was she no longer even pretending?
Still, Xiao Tian was not particularly interested. He merely said calmly, "As expected of the Little Princess of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But I'm curious: how did Sect Master Ning and those two Titled Douluo allow you to travel all the way to Shrek alone?"
Ning Rongrong's smile stiffened. "How did you know?"
That was practically a roundabout admission.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others were also surprised. The person before them was actually Ning Fengzhi's most beloved daughter!
A flash of hostility passed through Dai Mubai's eyes.
Xiao Tian waved a hand. "Wasn't it too obvious? First, there's your martial soul. Then there's the unique aura around you, something ordinary direct descendants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect do not possess. Most importantly, you have enough authority to guarantee that I can meet Sword Douluo. Doesn't that make it easy to guess?"
Some parts of the previous two chapters have been revised.
Let me explain. Some readers said they did not want too many elements from Japanese anime and felt that sword skills closer to Xuanyuan Sword, or famous swords from our own country, would be more appropriate. Therefore, the previous Demon Sword Enchanter has been changed to Treasure Sword Scarlet Dragon Tooth.
Scarlet Dragon Tooth also comes from Sword Fanatic's personal sword in Xuanyuan Sword: The Balance of Heaven. Sword Fanatic is Yu Wentuo's clone.
Also, if you have any ideas for rewards, including Sword Skills, sword techniques, or anything else, feel free to mention them here.
The author admits that his stock of ideas for such things is somewhat lacking, which is why the earlier parts drifted off course a little.
The rewards you suggest should preferably be things this world can handle.
Things like Fenji from Swords of Legends, or other Divine Swords and cursed swords, should be forgotten. This world is not worthy of them, and they would overshadow Fifteen.
Scarlet Dragon Tooth will not be used often here either. It will only serve as a backup sword when Sword Fifteen fights independently.
Feel free to suggest more rewards such as Sword Skills, or things the female leads might need.
Finally, this little author sincerely apologizes for revising the earlier chapters and has thought deeply about the feedback given by readers. It really had gone off track!
I truly take reasonable suggestions seriously. If there is still time, I will revise things directly. I'm very willing to listen!
Ning Rongrong's Doubts: Does Oscar Truly Have Innate Full Soul Power?
Ning Rongrong was slightly stunned, but upon thinking it over, she realized her intentions had indeed been too obvious. It was not strange for Xiao Tian to guess.
So, Ning Rongrong once again invited Xiao Tian. "Since you've already guessed my identity, Xiao Tian, I won't pretend anymore. In my capacity as the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's sect master, I invite you to join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. What do you say?
"With your talent and strength, you will definitely earn Grandpa Sword's recognition. And with my father's eagerness to recruit talent, he will certainly devote great resources to cultivating you."
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