Ma Hongjun and Tang San held the brocade box in their hands. Their eyes were full of joy as they looked at the soul bone inside.
Soul bones could be called the greatest treasures of the soul master world, and now they had obtained one. Just by winning a single battle, they had gained a soul bone.
Of course, they both knew this was Oscar's way of nurturing them. At this moment, whether it was Ma Hongjun or Tang San, their respect for Oscar grew even stronger.
Without Oscar, perhaps they would not be where they were now, and certainly would not have this soul bone in their hands.
Oscar said to them, "Go absorb them quickly. These two soul bones are very suitable for you both. I believe that after absorbing them, you will see a great improvement."
Ma Hongjun and Tang San exchanged glances, then bowed to Oscar before returning to their rooms.
The soul bone was indeed precious, but only after fully absorbing it would it truly belong to them. Even if Oscar hadn't said anything, they were already impatient.
After the two left, Oscar looked at Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu.
Oscar spoke slowly. "There's no need for you to be discouraged. This was just one test, not the last one. If, in the future, there are treasures suited for you, I will let you compete for them in the same way."
"In my eyes, this way is much more meaningful than simply giving them to you. After all, if your strength isn't enough, then even if I gave you more resources, it would just be wasted."
Hearing this, the three of them had fighting spirit rekindled in their eyes. They replied loudly, "We understand, senior. We may have lost this time, but next time the victory will be ours."
Oscar smiled. "No, no. This time the three of you were a team, but next time it won't necessarily be that way. Before facing the true trial, you are also opponents to each other."
The three were stunned, then exchanged glances. Zhu Zhuqing was the first to speak, addressing Dai Mubai. "If you don't take training our martial spirit fusion technique seriously just because of this, then I'll let senior beat you up."
Dai Mubai's expression immediately changed. "Zhuqing, what are you thinking? I will always be your strongest support. Even if I stand opposite you in the future, I would never attack you."
As soon as he said this, Dai Mubai realized it didn't sound right. He hurriedly added to Oscar, "Senior, I… I didn't mean it like that, I just…"
Seeing him flustered, Zhu Zhuqing laughed. "Alright, I was just teasing you. Don't embarrass yourself."
Dai Mubai scratched his head awkwardly, while Oscar said, "The three of you consumed a lot of energy too. Hurry and meditate to recover."
The three of them sat cross-legged with renewed fighting spirit and began meditating.
Oscar picked up a cup of fruit tea and took a sip. This was just one of his avatars; cultivation for it was only to restore soul power. Normally, it was rather relaxed, while his real body was still in secluded training in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Just as Oscar savored his fruit tea, two beautiful girls appeared at the villa's entrance.
The taller girl had a tall, voluptuous figure. Her long jade-green hair reached her waist. Her full chest and long, straight legs beneath her qipao were particularly striking. With her mature, regal features, she was the dream woman of many. Wearing heels at least ten centimeters high, her height was close to two meters.
Beside her was a girl about 1.7 meters tall, dressed in a light blue flowing jade dress. Her figure was not as full as the taller woman's, but still graceful and tender. Wearing small brown leather boots and holding the older woman's arm with a cheerful smile, she looked absolutely adorable.
These two were none other than sister-in-law Dugu Yan and seventh sister Ning Rongrong.
Seeing them, Oscar's eyes lit up. "Sister Yan, Rongrong, you're here!"
He strode up quickly and handed his half-finished fruit tea to Dugu Yan. "Thirsty? Have some."
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes. "Senior, I'm your dearest little sister! How come you only think about sister-in-law?"
Dugu Yan patted her head gently and said, "If he doesn't give it to you, I will."
Oscar chuckled. "Would you really drink something I've already drunk?"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong was momentarily speechless, then looked at Dugu Yan with a pout. "Sister-in-law, look at him!"
Dugu Yan tapped Oscar's shoulder lightly. "Alright, stop teasing her."
Then she noticed Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu meditating on the battle stage. She asked, "Just finished training? Where are Hongjun and Tang San?"
Oscar replied, "Hongjun and San are absorbing their soul bones. The group just had a spar, and Hongjun and San won."
Dugu Yan nodded thoughtfully. She already knew about this from Oscar's avatar at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so it didn't surprise her.
But Ning Rongrong was startled. "Senior, you gave the sect's traded soul bone to Hongjun and third brother?"
Oscar nodded. "Something like that. With the three soul bones traded with you, the gaps were filled, so I decided to take one out to motivate them."
Ning Rongrong pouted. "That's not fair, senior. I didn't even participate. How can that count as motivation for me?"
Oscar gave her a look. "What, you've already got the Qiluo Tulip but still want to fight over this?"
Ning Rongrong only smiled. "The tulip was traded for. It's not the same."
Looking at the mischievous girl, Oscar asked, "What level are you now?"
At this, Ning Rongrong grew excited, clasped her hands together, and replied shyly, "I just broke through to level thirty-nine."
Oscar only nodded without much expression.
Seeing his calm reaction, Ning Rongrong protested. "Senior, aren't you surprised? In just three months I advanced from level thirty-seven to thirty-nine!"
Oscar walked with Dugu Yan toward a lounge chair as he replied, "I know the effects of the Qiluo Tulip better than you do. After taking it, your soul power was already close to level thirty-eight. After three months, if you hadn't reached thirty-nine, that would have surprised me."
He paused, then casually handed her a cup of fruit tea. "Since you didn't slack off, I won't scold you."
Ning Rongrong pursed her lips but said nothing more, hugging Dugu Yan after taking the tea.
Dugu Yan laughed. "Come on, you know little Oscar's temperament. If you want him to look at you differently, you'll have to work harder."
"But Hongjun and the others don't know about your progress. In just three months, you've gone from level thirty-one to thirty-nine. That will definitely shock them."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately beamed. "Sister-in-law, that's a great idea! I'll show them later and let them be amazed!"
Oscar leaned back with Dugu Yan on the lounge chair and said calmly, "Work harder. Hongjun is close to breaking through level fifty. You should reach level forty soon. Then I'll take you all to get your next spirit rings."
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