"Flender, headmaster of Tianxing Academy, a Spirit Saint with the Wind Eagle Martial Soul. Hello, child. What's your name?"
With wind beneath his feet, Flender slowly descended and set down the dizzy Oscar.
Looking at the child before him, who was almost naked and resembled a furry little monkey, Flender laughed inwardly.
It looked like he had picked up quite the bargain.
"Me? Me, my name's Ouyang Sun. Does Lord Soul Master need something from me?"
Ouyang Sun was an original character from the Douluo comic, and also a tragic one. His character design might have been inspired by Tai Lung from Kung Fu Panda.
He was taken in as a disciple by the Seven Holy Pillars of Sea God Island, who had hoped to raise him into the Nine-Star Holy Son, the heir to Sea God Island, and the next High Priest.
But Poseidon had not chosen him. The crushing disappointment drove him mad, and he was eventually sealed away.
He was not freed until Tang San and his group arrived.
Ouyang Sun's entire life had been rather utilitarian. Even his eventual death came from taking a blade for Tang San. His character was fairly fleshed out, though he was ultimately dispensable.
As for why this character had been created, it was probably related to a common saying—if there's a monkey, pick the monkey.
If Flender remembered correctly, one of Ouyang Sun's Martial Souls had been modeled after Sun Wukong.
It could even be said that it was Sun Wukong himself.
There was no need to elaborate on the popularity of monkeys. Everyone wanted to ride that wave.
"I do have something to discuss."
Flender looked around. There was a lone fruit tree here, and Ouyang Sun had been staying in it. He likely lived off it.
His reason