Oscar Breaks Through to Level Thirty

The next morning, everyone gathered in the square before breakfast. Flender nodded, pleased that everyone had arrived so quickly.

At this moment, Flender's gaze sharpened as he asked, "Where are Jiang Huai and Oscar?"

Jiang Huai stepped forward and said, "When I woke up, Oscar was still cultivating. It seems he is on the verge of breaking through to level thirty."

Hearing this, Flender nodded and stroked his beard. "Then go see if Oscar is finished. Once he is, have him come out; this training session cannot proceed without him."

Jiang Huai nodded and was about to head toward the dormitory when Oscar came running out on his own, his face beaming with smiles.

As soon as he reached Flender, he laughed, "Dean, I've broken through to level thirty!"

Hearing this, Jiang Huai and Gu Yue exchanged a glance, looking at him with encouraging eyes. Oscar was already fourteen this year, two years older than Jiang Huai, so Jiang Huai and Gu Yue had nothing to say and could only offer encouragement through their gazes.

Flender patted Oscar on the shoulder and said, "Very good. Tomorrow, I will have Zhao Wuji take you all to the Star Dou Forest for training. For today, let's begin this session."

Oscar nodded and returned to the ranks to stand straight, even bumping fists with Ma Hongjun.

Standing at the end of the line, Ning Rongrong looked dejected, as she was the only one out of the nine-person team who was still a support-type soul master in her twenties.

Soon, the group stood in formation, waiting for Flender's instructions. Flender pushed up his crystal glasses and said, "Oscar, step forward."

Oscar took a step forward and stood in front of the team. Flender patted his shoulder and said, "Your training today is to eat the sausages produced by Oscar's martial soul."

Upon hearing this, everyone except Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Jiang Huai felt as if the sky had collapsed.

Oscar glanced at Ning Rongrong, feeling a bit sympathetic. At this moment, Xiao Wu stepped out and said, "Dean, we already have a food-type soul master in our team, and that's Brother Huai. I don't want to eat the sausages from this 'Big Sausage Uncle.' I'm quitting this training."

Gu Yue stepped out without saying a word, but her expression showed her agreement. Zhu Zhuqing had previously eaten the burgers made by Jiang Huai, so she also supported Xiao Wu's stance.

Oscar looked a bit dejected at this. Seeing this, Jiang Huai stepped forward and said, "I'll try it first, but don't chant the incantation. It's disgusting as hell."

Oscar nodded and silently recited his soul skill incantation. Soon, a sausage that could restore soul power appeared in his hand.

Jiang Huai took it and bit into it. Seeing this, Tang San also stepped forward, and one by one, the others followed suit. Gu Yue remained where she was, having no intention of eating it.

Jiang Huai noticed this, so he took out a burger. He said in a gentle tone, "Eat this. You don't have to eat that; just eat the food I give you."

Gu Yue gave a soft "Mn" in response, and Jiang Huai smiled tenderly at her.

Gu Yue took a bite of the burger, and Jiang Huai took out a handkerchief to wipe her face.

Soon, everyone had eaten the sausage except for Gu Yue, because Jiang Huai kept feeding her burgers, and Flender couldn't really say anything about it.

Flender coughed twice and said, "Ahem! Since everyone has eaten, you are dismissed. All other training courses for today are canceled."

Jiang Huai took Gu Yue's hand and walked toward Soto City. Xiao Wu didn't disturb their private time and stayed at the academy, waiting for their gifts.

Two hours later...

Jiang Huai and Gu Yue returned to Shrek Academy. On the surface, it looked like they hadn't bought anything, but in reality, everything was stored in Jiang Huai's Soul Guidance Device.

When Gu Yue walked to the girls' dormitory, Jiang Huai took out a one-time storage crystal and handed it to her. Jiang Huai placed the crystal in her hand and smiled, "Just crush this when you get back to your room."

Gu Yue nodded and walked into the dormitory. As soon as she entered, she crushed the crystal, and suddenly, many beautiful dresses, hairpins, and shoes appeared in her room.

Gu Yue gave a sweet smile and began putting the items into her wardrobe, placing the pink dress prepared for Xiao Wu on Xiao Wu's bed.

The next morning, everyone began to gather. Jiang Huai had made a second Deadly Void yesterday, and he had painted this one silver to give to Gu Yue.

The group waited at the gate of Shrek Academy for Zhao Wuji to arrive. Jiang Huai was busy styling Gu Yue's hair, while Gu Yue was looking at the silver dragon-head bracelet Jiang Huai had given her on her wrist.

Jiang Huai had also received a black-gold mask from Gu Yue, the kind that only covered the mouth and nose, just like the one Feng Xiaotian wore during the Soul Master Tournament.

Zhao Wuji didn't keep them waiting long and soon appeared. Everyone looked over and saw Zhao Wuji's face, which was still in the process of reducing swelling.

Dai Mubai couldn't help but laugh out loud, but he was glared back into silence by Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji pointed at them and said, "You little brats, be sharp when we get to the Star Dou Forest."

Xiao Wu hid behind Jiang Huai and muttered, "Why not call him 'Little Blind Bear'?"

Zhao Wuji glared over at her upon hearing this and asked, "What did you say?"

Xiao Wu was so frightened that her rabbit ears drooped, and she shivered while hiding behind Jiang Huai.

Jiang Huai ignored Zhao Wuji and instead finished styling Gu Yue's hair, taking out a mirror to hand to her.

Gu Yue looked at herself in the mirror and was instantly captivated by her own beauty. Jiang Huai flicked her forehead lightly.

Gu Yue glared at Jiang Huai with puffed-up cheeks, and Jiang Huai looked back at her without backing down.

Seeing this, Gu Yue snorted and turned her head away, and Jiang Huai began to coax her in various ways.

Zhao Wuji coughed a few times and said, "Our journey to the Star Dou Forest is fraught with danger. First, Jiang Huai, as a twelve-year-old level thirty-nine soul master, a rarity in a century, you must stay close to me. However, thinking about your performance during our spar, you, Gu Yue, and Mubai will take the lead. Oscar and Ning Rongrong will be at the back. I will protect you. Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San, you walk in the middle. Ma Hongjun, you take the air. Once we reach the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest, we will rest at an inn until tomorrow morning before officially setting off."

The nine of them said in unison, "Yes!"

Soon, the area outside Shrek Academy was empty, while Flender flapped his wings and headed toward Nuoding City to pick up Yu Xiaogang.

Shrek Academy enjoyed a moment of peace, and the teachers remaining at the academy were busy cooking their own meals.

A day passed, and Jiang Huai and the others finally arrived at the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest. Zhao Wuji told them to go directly to the inn ahead.

Jiang Huai set the Gu Yue he had been carrying down on the ground and said softly, "Let's go."

Gu Yue gave a soft "Mn" and followed behind him. As soon as Jiang Huai walked in, he saw Dai Mubai and the others had already occupied a large round table.

Ma Hongjun shouted, "Waiter, add two seats!"

Two stools were brought over by the waiter and set down. Jiang Huai wiped off the dust and sat down.

Following that, the nine of them took turns ordering two dishes each. It didn't matter if they could finish it all, because they had a fatty here who could eat everything.

Tang San asked about Zhao Wuji's whereabouts, and Dai Mubai explained that it was the Dean's rule: academy teachers were not allowed to take advantage of the students.

Ma Hongjun leaned back in his chair and said, "I like this kind of rule. If the teachers don't sponge off us, we're happy and free."