Oscar's Marriage into the Family!

Somewhere on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Snake Dowager Chao Tianxiang pulled Zhao Wuji aside and lowered her voice.

"Brother Zhao, I think that food-system boy of yours called Oscar is quite good."

Zhao Wuji's heart stirred, and he glanced at Oscar, who looked somewhat awkward not far away.

Chao Tianxiang continued, "As for this old woman, I have only one granddaughter. Her name is Meng Yiran. Her talent is decent too—she just turned sixteen, and she's at rank thirty. What do you think? Could Oscar marry into our Meng Family?"

"If he's willing, then what's there to fight over with this soul beast? We'll just give it to him!"

Zhao Wuji grinned.

"That would be wonderful. To be favored by Senior Snake Dowager is that boy's good fortune."

In his heart, he began calculating. The Peerless Dragon Snake family, though not comparable to a behemoth like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, was still a first-rate power in the Soul Master World.

If Oscar really could latch onto them, his future achievements would at least have some guarantee!

Zhao Wuji walked back to the group and patted Oscar on the shoulder.

"Boy, the Snake Dowager over there has taken a liking to you. She wants you to become her granddaughter's husband and marry into the Meng Family."

"If you're willing, then that soul beast will be considered a gift to you."

He paused, then added, "Dragon Duke is at the Soul Douluo level, Snake Dowager is a Soul Emperor, and their Martial Soul Fusion Skill can rival a Titled Douluo!"

"Their family's power is no small thing."

"Damn! Little Ao, not bad! You're about to become a live-in son-in-law just like that?"

Ma Hongjun immediately cried out strangely from the side.

Dai Mubai also chimed in, "This one looks much easier on the eyes than Ning Rongrong!"

"Oscar, what's there to think about? Marrying in is great. You won't have to worry about food or clothes for the rest of your life!"

When Zhu Zhuqing heard this, she swept Dai Mubai a cold glance, her face full of disgust.

Dai Mubai shrank his neck and hurriedly moved closer to Zhu Zhuqing, explaining in a low voice.

"Zhuqing, that's not what I meant. I'm just happy for Oscar."

Oscar stood where he was, his face flushing red, then turning pale.

Marry into the Meng Family?

Ning Rongrong's proud yet somewhat beautiful face flashed through his mind.

Then he looked not far away at Meng Yiran standing beside Chao Tianxiang.

Though the young girl had a bit of heroic spirit between her brows, she was completely different from Ning Rongrong's overbearing arrogance.

Especially that graceful figure...

Oscar was locked in an inner battle, and drool almost began to flow unconsciously.

On one side was the unattainable young lady of a sect; on the other was happiness within reach.

He gritted his teeth.

"I—I agree!"

A smile appeared on Chao Tianxiang's face, and she turned to explain a few things to Meng Yiran.

Meng Yiran let out an "Ah," her entire face instantly turning crimson. Her feet shifted uneasily, and she secretly glanced at Oscar before quickly lowering her head again.

Seeing this, Oscar had no idea where his courage came from. His head heated up, and he strode forward a few steps.

"Miss Yiran, I—actually, I fell in love with you at first sight too!"

Meng Yiran's body trembled. She abruptly raised her head, not knowing how to respond. She looked at her grandmother, and in the end, with a complicated expression, gently nodded.

Chao Tianxiang smiled in satisfaction and called out to Zhao Wuji.

"Brother Zhao, since Oscar has agreed, then let this Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent become his third soul ring."

Her tone shifted.

"You're his teacher right now, so we can count as half in-laws. After Oscar finishes absorbing the soul ring, you'll have to help our Yiran hunt down a suitable soul beast."

Zhao Wuji laughed heartily.

"Easy, easy. Leave it to me!"

Oscar took a short knife from his Soul Tool and walked toward the unconscious Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.

Then he raised the knife and brought it down, ending its life.

He sat down cross-legged and began absorbing the soul ring...

Suddenly, a sharp eagle cry came from the sky.

A huge shadow cast down over them.

Flender descended from the sky with Tang San and Xiao Wu.

He withdrew his Martial Soul Avatar, returned to human form, and looked at the scene before him, somewhat puzzled.

"Old Zhao, what are you doing?"

Xiao Wu's gaze fell on the dead Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent on the ground, and a trace of barely perceptible pity flashed through her eyes.

Zhao Wuji explained, "That brat Oscar is going to marry into the Peerless Dragon Snake family! There was originally a dispute over this Soul Beast, but now it counts as Snake Dowager's greeting gift to him."

When Flender heard that, his face immediately blossomed with delight.

"Oh? A good thing! That's wonderful!"

How could he fail to see that Oscar had feelings for Ning Rongrong?

But that young miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been pampered since childhood. After just a few days away from the academy, she had practically run wild!

Now that Oscar had a better destination, he was naturally happy.

Flender turned to Chao Tianxiang and cupped his hands.

"Senior Snake Dowager, I've long admired your great name. I am Flender, dean of Shrek Academy. These are two of my students, Tang San and Xiao Wu. They're both at rank thirty and came to hunt their third soul rings."

A trace of surprise flashed through Chao Tianxiang's eyes.

"Oh? Your Shrek Academy truly does produce geniuses one after another!"

She glanced at Meng Yiran beside her, then looked at Tang San and Xiao Wu.

"Dean Flender, in that case, why not let my granddaughter Yiran study at your academy as well?"

Flender was taken aback.

Just over sixteen, a Soul Elder. This aptitude...

That would do! It could count as giving that brat Oscar a chance!

"Of course she's welcome! Shrek Academy welcomes geniuses at any time!"

A moment later, the fluctuations of Soul Power around Oscar gradually settled, and the purple third soul ring had already encircled him.

His eyes snapped open, and a sharp gleam flashed through them.

Soul Power, rank thirty-one!

Oscar stood up, feeling the abundant Soul Power within his body. Then, after sensing the information on his soul skill, he said even more excitedly:

"The effect of my Third Soul Skill is rapid flight for one minute!"

He turned to Chao Tianxiang and gave her a deep bow.

"Many thanks, Senior Snake Dowager, for granting me this!"

Then he turned to Meng Yiran and said solemnly, "Yiran, don't worry. I'll definitely treat you well from now on!"

Meng Yiran's pretty face flushed slightly, and she gave a soft "Mm."

Flender clapped his hands.

"All right, all right. Since Oscar has also obtained his soul ring smoothly, our two teams will become one. Next, we'll hunt suitable soul rings for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the girl Meng Yiran!"

Everyone was just preparing to plan their route again.

Suddenly, the entire ground shook violently!

Boom—boom—boom—

Extremely heavy footsteps approached from afar, as if some colossal creature was drawing near.

Not far away, towering trees crashed down one after another.

A gigantic figure appeared in everyone's field of vision.

It was a giant ape over ten meters tall, its entire body covered in black fur, its muscles knotted, radiating a terrifying aura.

When Flender saw it, his expression changed instantly.

However, Snake Dowager Chao Tianxiang gave a cold laugh.

"What are you afraid of? We have two Soul Saints and one Soul Emperor here. If you and I join forces, my husband Dragon Duke will surely sense the movement here as well and will hurry over soon."

A trace of greed flashed through her eyes.

"It's only a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast that's appeared on the outskirts! If we can kill it, maybe it might even drop a Soul Bone!"

Flender said urgently, "Senior Snake Dowager, you mustn't act rashly!"

"This—this is an ancient variant, the Titan Giant Ape! Even if it's only at the ten-thousand-year level, I'm afraid it's not something we can handle!"

"From how things look right now, at least it hasn't attacked us yet. Don't provoke it!"

Snake Dowager Chao Tianxiang snorted coldly.

"Don't provoke it? I'd like to see just how powerful it is!"

Soul Power abruptly erupted from her body. Six soul rings shone forth, and the Snake Staff Martial Soul appeared in her hand.

Then the fifth soul ring on her body blazed with brilliant light, and the snake staff transformed into a streak of emerald-green energy that lashed out, viciously blasting toward the Titan Giant Ape's head!