Chapter 49: Target the Star Dou Great Forest—just dive in!

Outside the dormitory door, Fulangde's eyes clearly brightened, and the cold hue on his face vanished without a trace.

Immediately after.

The Little Cabin's door opened, and Oscar rushed out with an excited face, then stopped in surprise.

"Dean...! Fatty! You guys are back! I've broken through to Level 30!"

Ma Hongjun looked much more relaxed than during the day, exuding a noticeable sense of joy, and he grinned, saying, "Congratulations, Brother Oscar!"

Fulangde also wore a clear smile, and patted Oscar's shoulder.

"Oscar, very good, very good, you haven't disappointed me. You are the third trainee among us to reach Level 30; I congratulate you on behalf of the academy!"

Food Type Soul Masters, lacking combat, belong to the most difficult-to-cultivate martial soul category.

A Food Type at the Soul Elder level still has a sausage martial soul; even just after breaking through, it can sustain food supplies for over five hundred people.

Not to mention, he's still so young; when he breaks through to Soul Ancestor, Soul King…

If Oscar were willing to join the army, he'd probably be immediately taken as a fragrant pork and protected.

"Alright, go back and rest well, replenish your strength; tomorrow morning, I'll have Old Zhao take you to the Star Dou Great Forest. Hongjun, Little San, you as well—rest well tonight."

"Alright, Dean," Tang San said, standing at the Little Cabin doorway and nodding.

Ma Hongjun also nodded, patted Oscar's shoulder, and returned to the dormitory.

Fulangde seemed very pleased; instead of returning to his own quarters, he went straight to Zhao Wuji's dormitory. After being ushered out, his face still bore a satisfied smile, and he then went to Shao Xin's residence.

"……"

Oscar, however, did not return to the dormitory; he stood on the open space in front of the Little Cabin, peering around.

Xiao Xian spotted him, jumped down from the roof, and said, "Brother Oscar, congratulations."

"Brother Xian!" Oscar still looked a bit excited, "Tell me, what kind of Soul Ring should I choose?"

Xiao Xian's understanding of martial souls is profound; asking him is certainly correct.

Xiao Xian gave a slight smile, first glancing at Tang San, who was not far behind Oscar, and said, "Little San, you're also Food Type; what do you think?"

Tang San was startled, but still smiled and said, "Brother Oscar's first two Soul Rings—one is Recovery, the other is Detoxification. The Third Soul Ring just needs to add another auxiliary effect, but if it strengthens the previous two auxiliary effects, that might also work."

Xiao Xian nodded, "Indeed, it mainly depends on what Soul Beast you encounter at that time."

Ordinary Soul Masters hunt whatever they encounter; that's sufficient.

Few put in as much effort as Xiao Xian; not only does he have to choose in advance, but also go gather intelligence.

"Go back and rest well, get a good sleep; Teacher Zhao will make you satisfied."

"……"

The night weather was fairly decent, not too cold.

Xiao Xian returned to the roof, leaned against Xiao Jue, and silently watched the night sky.

He had once come across a theory that Tang San's transmigration might be linked to the Asura God.

Another theory is that he may have been favored by the will of the plane.

That.

Third Ring.

You, of the Food Type.

Will you still obtain that so-called external soul bone?

No normal Food Type Soul Master would absorb a Human-faced Demon Spider, right?

Or perhaps?

Xiao Xian looked up at the sky, sighed softly, patted Xiao Jue behind him, and leapt downwards.

"……"

Early the next morning, the clanging bell rang punctually as usual.

The group gathered on the playground.

Fulangde did not appear; instead, Zhao Wuji was there.

He looked a bit disheveled, with several bruises on his face and panda eyes around his sockets.

The others were somewhat surprised.

Zhao Wuji is a Soul Saint, his martial soul is a Mighty Vajra Bear, incredibly fierce with strong defense; who could have beaten him into this state?

Xiao Xian also deliberately made a surprised expression.

Zhao Wuji, being stared at by the junior Soul Masters, felt a bit creeped out and had no desire for idle talk.

"The matter of Oscar's breakthrough, you all know, right?"

"Got it."

In the Shi Tang that morning, Oscar had already excitedly told everyone.

The other few companions were all quite astonished, especially Ning Rongrong—yesterday you said you were a waste, and today you've become a Soul Elder?!

"Then your second lesson this semester is: everyone, go together to the Star Dou Great Forest, help Oscar obtain the Third Soul Ring; before encountering the millennium Soul Beast, I will not intervene lightly—everything will rely on you." Zhao Wuji said coldly.

"Understood?"

"Understood!"

"Then let's not waste time; everyone set off. Xiao Xian, Mu Bai, you two lead the team."

Mu Bai's expression turned serious; he glanced at Xiao Xian and gave a look.

Xiao Xian gestured with his right hand toward them, indicating that Mu Bai should command.

Mu Bai nodded, and without hesitation, addressed the others in a deep voice, "The Star Dou Great Forest is not a domesticated hunting Soul Forest; its Soul Beasts are numerous and extremely wild, so everyone must be careful."

"Xiao Xian, you'll be at the front, right?" Mu Bai looked at Xiao Xian and asked.

Xiao Xian nodded, "No problem."

Dai Mubai continued, "Alright, then next, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Tang San, the three of you stay in the middle; Tang San, you'd better stay a bit behind the other two."

"Xiao Wu, the fat one, you take the left and right flanks."

"Zhu Zhuqing and I will be at the end of the formation."

"After entering the Star Dou Great Forest, everyone must keep the formation and stay alert."

"Now everyone go back and tidy up; we'll regroup here in ten minutes."

"……"

Ten minutes later, it was still the playground.

"We set out!"

Zhao Wuji said nothing, just stared at them from one side, strictly adhering to what he had just said: everything must rely on them.

There are no carriages in the academy, but Suotuo City clearly has carriages available for rent.

But Dai Mubai didn't waste time; he simply led everyone forward on foot.

Given Slake's temperament, letting them rent a carriage is impossible.

Xiao Xian was a bit bored.

Boring running is better used to cultivate soul power.

He casually summoned Xiao Jue, leapt, jumped onto its back and sat down, lazily saying, "I'll meditate for a while; Xiao Jue will follow you."

After speaking, he immediately closed his eyes.

Ning Rongrong was a bit surprised, and also a bit envious.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun twitched the corners of their mouths; after meeting Xiao Xian, their mouths were nearly twisted.

They silently wondered why their martial soul couldn't detach from the body.

Xiao Wu's eyes lit up; she glanced at Xiao Xian, then at Xiao Jue, thinking that there should still be room to sit on its back.

Tang San helplessly tugged her arm.

Senior brother is cultivating; better not disturb.

A distinct soul power fluctuation clearly emanated from Xiao Xian.

Everyone also fell silent.

While envious, they couldn't help feeling a bit of urgency; you can still cultivate while hurrying, so go ahead!

……