A trace of smugness flashed across Flender's face, and he smiled.
"So I plan to have Oscar take the enhancement route. First, he'll build a solid physical foundation, then learn combat techniques. His future soul skills will lean toward enhancement too.
"I've even figured out how he'll fight in actual combat. Before the fight, he'll feed himself a pile of sausages, then charge in for close-quarters combat once he's enhanced himself. While fighting, he can heal his injuries and restore his soul power. Wouldn't that make him invincible?"
After saying that, he rubbed his hands together and said to Lan Changsheng as though seeking credit, "What do you think of my idea?"
Lan Changsheng eyed Flender suspiciously. "You really didn't just make that excuse up?"
"How could I! I, Flender, have nothing but my students' interests at heart. Heaven itself can bear witness to my sincerity! I swear to heaven! There isn't a shred of falsehood in it! Otherwise, let me..."
Rumble-!!
Before he could finish, a sudden thunderclap exploded across the sky.
The clear sky was cloudless, yet thunder abruptly boomed, making everyone's eardrums tremble slightly.
Flender's expression froze. He gave a couple of sheepish laughs. "Well... there have been thunderstorms lately. This is normal, perfectly normal..."
Lan Changsheng glanced up at the clear, cloudless sky stretching for miles. Not bothering to expose him, he said calmly, "Bring Oscar to see me later."
Then he turned sideways, placed a hand on Chi Wang, and guided him in front of Flender. "This is Chi Wang. He's six this year, with innate full soul power. His martial soul is a spiritual-type body martial soul, Spirit Eyes."
Flender stared at Chi Wang's thin, small figure in shock. "A spiritual-type body martial soul! You actually managed to come across someone with such a