"Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent!"
A faint smile unwittingly curved Chen Jue's lips, a sly gleam of knowing everything flashing in his eyes.
That meant Meng Yiran and her companion were nearby...
"You recognize it?"
Surprise flickered in Zhao Wuji's eyes as he turned toward Chen Jue, his gaze holding both puzzlement and a measure of approval.
He hadn't expected this kid to know so much at such a young age!
But... nobody spared a thought for the survival of Tang San's future happiness.
Fortunately, with Dai Mubai's help, Tang San's little brother had narrowly survived.
"Yes! A Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent over a thousand years old. It's quite suitable for Oscar!"
Chen Jue nodded lightly, his tone relaxed and carefree.
"Really?"
At those words, Oscar's face lit up with irrepressible excitement.
After all, once he obtained this Soul Ring, he would be a true Soul Elder!
"But this..."
He hesitated. As a support-type Soul Master, he simply couldn't kill the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent before him!
Was he supposed to beat it to death with a sausage?
That clearly wasn't realistic.
Everyone understood his concern, but not one of them stepped forward to help.
Zhao Wuji swept his gaze over them, growing increasingly disappointed in this team.
Zhao Wuji's words were as light as a breeze, yet carried an indescribable weight and helplessness.
"Little Oscar, I can't really intervene. If I do, it might die outright, and you wouldn't have a chance to land the finishing blow!"
At that, a trace of gloom flickered in Oscar's eyes.
But Teacher Zhao wasn't wrong.
His gaze moved over Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Tang San, only to find all three looking shifty, their eyes hastily avoiding his.
Those evasive looks proved everything.
It seemed this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent wasn't meant to be his!
In the end, he'd placed his trust in the wrong people...
"I'll do it!"
Just as he sank into despair, Chen Jue spoke.
Oscar was stunned, and warm tears instantly filled his eyes.
He grabbed Chen Jue's arm and spoke through tears and snot.
"Brother Chen, you're so good to me! Boohoo~"
He got tears and snot all over Chen Jue's clothes.
Chen Jue shoved him away, his face full of disgust.
"Only women get to cling to my arm!"
But Chen Jue wasn't helping Oscar entirely for Oscar's sake.
If they left now, the original script might be thrown off, and he might never meet Meng Yiran!
That would mean losing far more than he gained!
So he could only step in and help!
"Be careful!"
Concern shimmered in Hu Liena's eyes as she gently reminded him in a barely audible voice.
A rakish smile curved Chen Jue's lips, confidence gleaming in his eyes as he countered with a teasing edge.
"You're looking down on me, huh?! Surely not. You know how strong I am!"
"Looks like I'll have to show you my strength again tonight!"
A blush quietly rose on Hu Liena's cheeks. She lightly played with a loose strand of hair, her voice growing softer and more helpless.
"Enough with the dirty jokes. I'm worried about you, and you're getting carried away!"
"Haha, didn't you four teach me all this..."
Chen Jue chuckled, his laughter seeming to conceal countless things left unsaid.
He walked forward slowly, his steps steady, until he stopped before the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.
Then, with a casual flick of his hand, Chen Jue unleashed the immense pressure of a Soul King with a thunderous surge.
He didn't release his Dragon God Martial Soul. After all, it was far too ferocious.
If he accidentally scared the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent to death, the loss would outweigh the gain!
Under that irresistible pressure, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent's body went rigid as iron. Even the simplest struggle became an impossible luxury, and it could only curl up helplessly where it lay, its eyes filled with despair.
"Oscar, strike while it's down and finish it off. Go!"
Oscar's eyes instantly shone like stars, and he nodded excitedly.
After all, he was about to become a Soul Elder!
And the first one, at that...
Could he be the chosen son of destiny?
At that moment, Tang San swiftly raised a hand to stop him.
"Oscar, wait!"
A trace of confusion and displeasure crossed Oscar's brow. He turned toward Tang San and asked.
"What is it?"
A faint, cold smile curved Tang San's lips. His gaze locked onto the leisurely slithering Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent, and resolve flashed in his eyes.
"Let me beat it up for a bit first!"
After all, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent had nearly bitten off Tang San's future happiness!
Tang San wouldn't let this go without getting revenge.
Chen Jue saw through him too, and promptly revealed an amused smile!
Meanwhile, Tang San strode openly up to the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.
With Chen Jue suppressing it now, he had nothing to worry about.
But reality proved he'd been far too optimistic...
And this was also the moment when Tang San was most careless!
As Tang San approached the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent with a wicked grin.
Chen Jue suddenly eased the pressure on it.
The next instant, the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent lunged at Tang San.
"Fuck!"
Tang San cried out in shock.
But because he hadn't taken any precautions, Tang San fell victim once again.
"Aaaaaah!"
An utterly horrifying scream rang out...
The Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent was now a high-class serpent that had sampled grilled sausage twice!
Tang San leaned against a nearby tree, enduring the pain as he secretly bandaged his wound.
He glared furiously at Zhao Wuji.
This guy... for some reason, he was so afraid of Chen Jue!
Could Chen Jue have a Titled Douluo backing him?
He couldn't figure it out.
When Tang San was bitten just now, everyone knew perfectly well that Chen Jue had made it happen!
Yet Zhao Wuji, their teacher, showed no intention of punishing Chen Jue.
It was as though he hadn't seen what had just happened at all.
Zhao Wuji couldn't be blamed for that. If Tang San had been thrashed by three Titled Douluos, he would understand too...
Just as Oscar was about to continue absorbing the Soul Ring, a vigorous yet commanding voice drifted over, breaking the surrounding silence.
"Boy, I'd advise you not to touch that. That's my granddaughter's Soul Ring."
Oscar's brows involuntarily furrowed, and he grumbled inwardly.
Why did people keep interrupting me?
He then looked impatiently toward the two people before him.
"Holy fuck, a beauty?!"
At those words, the air seemed to freeze, and an indescribably awkward atmosphere quietly spread.
Zhao Wuji covered his face in embarrassment.
Damn it!
Don't tell anyone you're students of Shrek Academy when you're out. We can't afford that humiliation!
Chen Jue wore a wry smile. Was that really necessary?
This also instantly robbed the two who had just emerged from the bushes of any favorable impression of the group before them.
Chen Jue took a closer look, and the corners of his lips lifted.
[Ding! Exceptional goddess detected: Meng Yiran!] [Intimacy level: 0%]
Well, well, she was finally here!
Of the two newcomers, one was Snake Granny of the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny duo.
The other was their granddaughter-Meng Yiran.
Tang San had acted all high and mighty in the original story and actually hadn't taken her!
Then I, a scoundrel in Cao Cao's mold, won't stand on ceremony!
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