Is there a way to have both in this world?

Although he couldn't see very clearly within his Inner Scene, there were definitely figures in those few glimpses that resembled the young girl before him...

"You wouldn't happen to be named Zhu Zhuqing, would you?!"

Oscar felt a wave of dizziness; if this person really was the fiancée of Dai Mubai, then the next few years...

Upon hearing Oscar say that he was a student at Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing also felt a darkness wash over her vision. She reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear, a forced smile tugging at the corners of her mouth as she asked awkwardly:

"Um... has he ever mentioned me to you?"

Oscar truly didn't know how to respond to this, or rather... there was no way to respond.

Because of Sky Net, Oscar had long known that Dai Mubai had a fiancée, and because of that previous divination in his Inner Scene, Oscar also knew just how outstanding Dai Mubai's fiancée was.

Last year, when he saw Dai Mubai frequently lingering at the Rose Hotel, taking twins or triplets out to play whenever he had the chance, he had even set aside time to have a deep talk with him.

But at that time, Dai Mubai said that playing around was nothing, and that his interactions with those girls were just exchanges of interest where no one lost out.

When mentioning his fiancée, Dai Mubai also indicated that although they were betrothed, they mostly just corresponded by letter, and the times they had actually met were so few that he couldn't even remember them clearly.

He might have enjoyed it when they were children, but with nearly three years having passed, he had long since forgotten most of what happened back then.

Moreover, he had made it clear that he knew he would never be able to return to the Star Luo Empire to compete for the throne against his own older brother, so in the future, he and this fiancée would likely be strangers. Even if he forced it, it would only end up harming both her and himself.

Oscar had naturally tried to persuade him for a long time after hearing him say this, and the conversation only neared its end when Dai Mubai used the opportunity to probe whether Oscar would help him seize the throne in the future.

Of course, Oscar didn't give a direct answer, only asking Dai Mubai how he would handle it if one day Zhu Zhuqing came looking for him.

But Dai Mubai had only offered a bitter smile at the time, stating that Zhu Zhuqing was in no mortal danger within the Duke Mansion, unlike him, who would surely die if he failed.

As long as she wasn't out of her mind, it was impossible for her to come looking for him.

Oscar had looked at him with profound meaning at the time, but after all, this was Dai Mubai's family business, and even as his senior brother, there was nothing more he could say.

Besides, he really disliked the way Dai Mubai probed him.

In truth, whether Dai Mubai became a prince or whether he could eventually end up with his fiancée, what did it have to do with him?

With his methods of divination in the Inner Scene and the techniques of the Feng Hou Qi Gate, even if the world turned for the worse, he could ensure that he and those around him remained unscathed.

Even without Dai Mubai, at most he would just walk a slower path, endure a bit more wind and frost, be a little slower in seeking justice for his parents, and the speed at which he could ensure no other ordinary people suffered the same fate as his parents would be slightly delayed.

Therefore, Oscar had been holding a "watch the show" mentality, waiting for the day Dai Mubai's fiancée chased after him to see how he would try to salvage everything.

But as the saying goes, the world is full of surprises; while watching the show, he never expected it to fall on his own head.

"He mentioned you, I think. I don't remember clearly."

Oscar's mouth felt a bit dry as he casually changed the subject, handing a spoon to Zhu Zhuqing as he did so.

"He must have mentioned me, otherwise you couldn't possibly know my name."

The awkwardness at the corners of Zhu Zhuqing's mouth transformed into a flash of cunning, making her look extremely adorable.

Oscar could see it clearly; Zhu Zhuqing had likely been waiting for a reply from Dai Mubai all these years. After all, eyes do not lie.

He could see in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes just how much she cared about Dai Mubai.

Comparing the two's actions, Oscar felt a bit uncomfortable.

But he didn't offer any further explanation, only smiling helplessly as he scooped up some snake soup.

"Mhm, the taste is quite good."

Oscar praised, truly not expecting a noble young lady who should have been pampered and spoiled to have such skills.

"I'm glad you like it. I can make this to eat when we get to Shrek Academy.

How about this: you promise me one thing, and we'll be even."

Zhu Zhuqing rested her chin on her hand and said to Oscar.

"Go ahead and say it. Just for this meal, I'd agree to anything you asked."

Oscar sighed and agreed.

Though he said it was for the meal, only he knew what he was truly thinking.

"When we reach Soto City, you are not allowed to tell Dai Mubai that I've arrived. I want to go to the places he frequents to see what he's been up to."

Hearing this, Oscar could already imagine the scene of Zhu Zhuqing running into Dai Mubai, seeing him walking out of the Rose Hotel with a pair of twins in his arms.

Just as he was about to refuse, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in his mind began to clamor:

"I'm telling you, Boss, you still don't get it, do you? This little girl has likely been pining for that heartless playboy all this time. Getting into danger in the Star Dou Great Forest this time was probably because she left in a hurry without being prepared.

Otherwise, if there were any unusual movements in the Star Luo Empire, could your Sky Net, which has practically riddled the Star Luo Empire with holes, have failed to receive the news?

If Dai Mubai could run safely to Soto City back then, why couldn't she?

I think you should let her see what Dai Mubai is really like, otherwise, it's unfair to her!"

Oscar hesitated. On one hand, he was worried that the kind and stubborn Zhu Zhuqing would be devastated.

On the other hand, having spent over two years with Dai Mubai, he knew his character well. Although the guy was usually loyal and considered decent, he was, after all, a veteran of the romantic scene, with a repertoire of tricks for deceiving young girls.

Zhu Zhuqing, who was innocent enough to dare cross the Star Dou Great Forest alone to reach the Heaven Dou Empire, would be nothing more than a snack for a veteran like Dai Mubai.

Finally, Oscar sighed. It is difficult to have the best of both worlds!

"Fine, I agree. We'll head back to Soto City tomorrow."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes curved into beautiful arcs as she happily ate the snake soup with Oscar, though she had no idea what awaited her in Soto City.

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived. Although Zhu Zhuqing possessed a Storage Soul Guidance Device, she didn't actually have many clothes stored inside. After fleeing all this way, the few garments she had left looked quite unpresentable.

Consequently, she bound her voluptuous figure tightly and put on Oscar's clothes, coincidentally appearing as a woman disguised as a man.

The only pity was that Oscar had originally come to the Star Dou Great Forest for the Blue Silver King, yet he was returning with a young girl wearing his clothes and disguised as a man.

Thinking of this, Oscar shook his head and thought to himself:

It seems I can only wait for news from Uncle Li. I hope some good news comes through.

Ever since that inquiry in his Inner Scene, he had known about the relationship between the Blue Silver Emperor, the Blue Silver King, and Tang San. After the Sky Net stabilized, he shared this intelligence with several high-ranking members of the Sky Net and established a special project for it.

Considering the Blue Silver Emperor was in such a poor state that she certainly couldn't help Tang San for the time being, Oscar had Li Jianqiu dispatch several merchants to the vicinity of Holy Soul Village to observe Haotian Douluo from a distance, preparing to proceed slowly.

As for the Blue Silver King, he had paid special attention to it. Unfortunately, although the Sky Net's intelligence capabilities were strong, the members' strength was generally lacking. While they weren't exactly unable to move in the gathering place of soul beasts, their investigation had nearly come to a standstill.

Considering that it wouldn't be long before Tang San was due to leave school, he worried that Tang San would still decide to attend Shrek. Helpless, he had no choice but to take action himself.