"We're rich! We're rich!"
Flender clutched a pile of Gold Soul Coin stored-value cards, grinning so hard his hawk eyes nearly narrowed into slits. Since no one had favored the Shrek Team in last night's team battle, the odds had been as high as 1:10.
Flender had bet all the savings he had put aside for a wife on them, and this single round had given him financial freedom.
"Ahem."
Seeing the students walk in, Flender hurriedly put away his money-grubbing expression, pushed up his glasses, and adopted a serious look.
"Your performance last night was passable."
"Especially Tang San and Huo Yuhao. You executed the tactics well. As for Dai Mubai..." Flender shot him a glare. "A few Flash Pods were enough to make you lose your fighting ability. Go back and train your eyesight more!"
Dai Mubai nodded miserably.
"Alright, I called you all here today because there's good news."
Flender pointed at Oscar, who stood beside him with an excited expression, twisting back and forth.
"Oscar broke through last night."
"He has reached Level 30."
At those words, aside from the players who already knew the plot, Tang San and Dai Mubai both showed surprised expressions. A fourteen-year-old food-system Soul Elder was absolutely a rarity on the continent.
"So, today's class is canceled."
Flender waved a hand.
"Everyone, go back and pack your bags. Early tomorrow morning, Vice Dean Zhao Wuji will lead you to the Star Dou Great Forest to help Oscar hunt his third Soul Ring!"
[System Mission Updated: Journey to the Star Dou Great Forest] [Objective: Assist Oscar in obtaining a Soul Ring.] [Hidden Warning: High-risk hostile faction activity detected in this area—Soul Beasts. Players, exercise extreme caution!]
The journey to the Star Dou Great Forest was long, so the group