Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Curious Ning Rongrong!
When Flender saw Oscar's timid behavior, his anger surged uncontrollably.
Why was he so scared?
Absolutely spineless.
Yet, Flender couldn't bring himself to reprimand Oscar in front of everyone, especially when he had just reached rank 30.
This was a critical moment for encouragement, not discouragement.
So, suppressing his frustration, Flender silently reminded himself: Stay calm, stay calm.
Soon, two sausages, each with a distinct flavor, appeared in Oscar's hands. He asked hesitantly, "Who wants to go first?"
Ma Hongjun, having experienced similar classes in the past, still felt a lingering unease. However, knowing it was better to get it over with, he prepared to step forward. But before he could, Yun Feng walked up, grabbed the sausages from Oscar's hands, and finished them in just a few bites.
Everyone, including Xiao Wu, stared in disbelief.
None of them had expected Yun Feng to be so nonchalant about it.
Noticing their astonished gazes, Yun Feng chuckled and said, "Though the incantation is a bit crude, the taste isn't bad. Just think of Oscar as the sausage itself—doesn't that make it easier?"
Oscar's face turned green.
Initially, when Yun Feng had stepped up and eaten the sausages without hesitation, Oscar had been moved, thinking Yun Feng didn't mind his incantation.
But now, Oscar felt only resentment.
His martial spirit might be a sausage, but that didn't mean he was one!
Yun Feng added, "Besides, these sausages have restorative effects. They don't just fill you up—they also heal wounds and restore energy. The restorative power scales with Oscar's spirit power."
Hearing this, the girls felt much more at ease.
Zhu Zhuqing, unwilling to lag behind, bit her lip and stepped forward, grabbing two sausages and eating them.
Seeing this, the others quickly followed suit, their resistance fading.
Oscar, however, felt strangely disappointed. Without the disgusted looks he had expected, he found himself devoid of the usual sense of accomplishment.
Flender, noticing Oscar's mixed expression and fearing he might get into trouble, quickly announced, "Alright, you've all passed today's lesson. Remember this: from now on, Oscar is your logistics supply.
"Forget about meaningless incantations. Survival, becoming stronger, and maximizing your potential are what truly matter.
"Now, go prepare yourselves. You have one day to rest and adjust. Tomorrow morning, you'll all set out together. Teacher Zhao Wuji will lead you to the Star Dou Forest to help Yun Feng acquire his fourth spirit ring and Oscar his third.
"This isn't just for Yun Feng and Oscar—it's a trial for all of you. Unless you encounter a thousand-year spirit beast, Teacher Zhao won't step in.
"Of course, Yun Feng is an exception. You'll all have to rely on yourselves. Dismissed!"
Over the past two days, everyone had come to understand Shrek Academy's teaching methods. To put it kindly, they were resourceful; to be blunt, they were impoverished, lacking proper facilities.
Their approach relied on meaningful practical training and trials to improve their understanding and application of martial spirits.
It wasn't a bad method, but it left many feeling speechless—any academy could do this, and better-funded ones offered more options.
Still, they were already here, each with their own reasons for not attending better academies.
Oscar, now brimming with excitement from his breakthrough to rank 30, couldn't wait for the next day. Spirit power breakthroughs at integer levels were special: upon obtaining a new spirit ring, the accompanying energy would directly fill that level's spirit power, pushing the user to the next rank.
Cases like Yun Feng's, where he gained multiple levels from one spirit ring, were exceedingly rare. Not everyone had the conditions to absorb rings beyond their level.
And Yun Feng had even absorbed a 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor spirit bone!
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Back in their dorms, everyone focused on their cultivation. Despite being prodigies of their generation, including the privileged Ning Rongrong, they all understood the importance of hard work.
Becoming strong required 1% talent and 99% effort. While talent might be crucial, effort was indispensable.
Oscar, still exhilarated, momentarily forgot his fear of Yun Feng. On the way back, he excitedly asked Yun Feng, "Brother Feng, we're heading to the Star Dou Forest tomorrow. What kind of spirit ring do you think would best enhance my sausage's support effects?"
Unable to contain his anticipation, Oscar continued to pester Yun Feng.
Yun Feng glanced at him and replied, "It depends on fate. Spirit beasts are incredibly diverse—no one can predict what we'll encounter.
"Your first two spirit rings provide recovery and detoxification. For your third ring, you can aim to add another support effect or strengthen the existing ones. Either would work."
Hearing Yun Feng's insightful response, Oscar grew even more excited. He wanted to ask more, but Yun Feng had no interest in continuing the conversation and simply walked away.
Seeing Yun Feng leave, Oscar suppressed his excitement, furrowed his brows briefly, and said nothing further.
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Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong was chatting with Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu.
As a support Spirit Master, Ning Rongrong's first two spirit rings had been obtained with her family's help. Since their levels weren't high, she hadn't ventured to the Star Dou Forest but had instead acquired them in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's private spirit beast sanctuary.
Her knowledge of the Star Dou Forest was limited to books, so she eagerly asked, "Do you know what the Star Dou Forest is like? We're going on an adventure there tomorrow!"
Seeing Ning Rongrong's enthusiasm, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged glances, unsure how to respond.
Despite her background as a pampered princess, they had discovered that Ning Rongrong wasn't as arrogant as they'd initially thought. She was more like a curious child, fascinated by the unknown.
Xiao Wu, naturally familiar with the Star Dou Forest, smiled knowingly, while Zhu Zhuqing, who had fled from that area, also had some insight.
Zhu Zhuqing replied, "The Star Dou Forest is a wonderful place, but it's also extremely dangerous.
"It's the cradle of spirit beasts, a p
aradise for powerful Spirit Masters. But it's also where Spirit Masters face the highest casualties."
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