Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Oscar's Specialty Sausage Store
As Zhou Hao turned around, he saw the "uncle" with a full beard pushing a cart and calling out. He was dressed in a simple gray robe, and his attractive peach blossom eyes contrasted with his scruffy beard.
Although Oscar's soul curse was a bit disgusting, his martial soul was definitely a top-notch food-type martial soul, and the sausages he produced had an undeniably impressive effect.
After roaming the mainland alone for several years, Zhou Hao had a deeper understanding of the importance of an excellent support-type soul master in a team. He also admired Oscar, who was dedicated, hardworking, principled, and had great talent. His ascension to godhood was not just a matter of luck.
Looking at the scruffy Oscar, Zhou Hao had a mischievous thought in mind. "Uncle, give me two sausages."
Oscar, pushing his cart and energetically calling out, visibly paused upon hearing the word "uncle," as if he was deeply affected.
With a stiff expression, Oscar pushed the cart over and asked, "Brother, what did you call me?"
"Oh, Uncle, what's the matter? Is there a problem?" Zhou Hao suppressed his laughter and pretended to be serious.
"What uncle? I'm not an uncle! I'm only fourteen!" Oscar wore a wry smile on his face.
Curious, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong looked over, finding it hard to believe what Oscar said.
"Uncle, you're almost at the age to be a grandfather, and you're claiming to be fourteen?" Zhou Hao continued to tease him.
"Brother, I really am just fourteen. I'm your senior!" Oscar insisted.
"Really?"
"No mistakes, absolutely true. You'll see when Boss Dai arrives later," Oscar assured them. Seeing that Zhou Hao and the others seemed to believe him, Oscar continued, "Brother, do you want more sausages?"
"Yes, if the sausages are cooked, I definitely want them!" Zhou Hao replied.
Oscar was overjoyed. In the past, there were hardly any customers in the village, and the sausages couldn't sell at all. But today, he had already sold quite a lot.
Handing over two steaming sausages, Oscar had a smile on his face. "Ten copper coins, welcome to come again."
Zhou Hao took out a silver coin and handed it over. Meanwhile, Xiao Wu sniffed and tugged at Tang San's arm, saying, "Brother, I want to eat too. We didn't eat much breakfast today."
Tang San didn't hesitate and, besides, the sausage smelled nice and was reasonably priced. Tang San was about to receive the sausage after paying for it.
"Oscar, what are you doing?" Dai Mubai's voice came over.
The half-passed sausage instantly disappeared.
Zhou Hao, who was eating the sausage attentively, felt its beneficial effects. He saw Dai Mubai walking briskly towards them, with Zhu Zhuqing following behind him with a cold expression.
"Oscar, why are you selling sausages again?" Dai Mubai said in an unfriendly tone.
"Boss Mubai, I'm just trying to earn some money, not causing any trouble."
"Get lost!"
"Dai Mubai, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with the sausage?" Tang San looked puzzled and glanced at Zhou Hao, who was almost finished eating.
Dai Mubai's expression was strange. "This sausage cannot be eaten."
"Why not?" Tang San became even more confused, and Xiao Wu looked over curiously.
Dai Mubai looked at Oscar. "Make another sausage."
"Boss, all the newcomers are here. Give me a little face, will you?"
"Hurry up, or we'll have extra training this afternoon." Dai Mubai smiled kindly.
Oscar helplessly said, " I, your father, have a big sausage." As he spoke, he held his hands in a questionable manner, and a steaming hot large sausage appeared.
Tang San was completely dumbfounded, and he was a little angry. Xiao Wu's face turned bright red, all the way to her ears, and she hid behind Tang San, saying, "Disgusting, so bad."
Tang San thought to himself, luckily Dai Mubai arrived in time. As for Zhu Zhuqing behind them, she gave a cold glance and then averted her eyes. Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, though she found it disgusting, was more curious.
"Oscar's martial soul is the sausage. Including him and me, there are currently only three students in the academy with special martial souls. His sausage has a good effect, but the soul curse is a bit disgusting. I was worried that you wouldn't be able to handle it, so I stopped you."
Suddenly, Dai Mubai noticed that everyone's gaze was directed towards Zhou Hao, who had just finished the last bite of the sausage, savoring it with relish.
"What's going on? Is something happening? Has the assessment started?" Zhou Hao wiped his mouth satisfactorily and walked over. Everyone was holding back laughter and remained silent, even Zhu Zhuqing's eyes carried a hint of amusement.
"What a good brother! From now on, Oscar's sausage will always be the first to supply you," Oscar said, deeply moved. "After eating my sausage, I guarantee you will pass the final assessment. How about another one?"
"Zhou Hao, my brother, you're a genuine three-ringed Spirit Elder. With your abilities, his sausage won't really impress you," Dai Mubai said, looking at Zhou Hao and patting Oscar's shoulder.
"Three rings? A Spirit Elder at the same age as me?" Tang San looked at Zhou Hao with different eyes. He already felt that Zhou Hao was powerful when they first met, and now it was clear that his strength was enough to match Dai Mubai.
"I might not even be his match," Dai Mubai spoke again, shocking everyone. Although he admitted that it was unpleasant to have a newcomer stronger than himself, his time at Shrek had taught him more through the guidance of his teachers.
The gazes of the others became even more surprised. Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes looked over, revealing intense curiosity and longing. Xiao Wu and Tang San were also slightly stunned, while Oscar's eyes lit up. He hugged Zhou Hao's arm and said, "Good brother, from now on, you'll have my protection. You can freely eat my sausages."
Zhou Hao had initially sensed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze and felt somewhat proud. However, Oscar's words at this moment made him shudder. Although Oscar looked decent and had a soft voice, he was still a man after all. Among the three girls, only Ning Rongrong could sense something off in Oscar's words and stuck out her tongue.
"Alright, everyone, follow me. Just now, Teacher Li Yusong said that with your strength, you can easily pass the subsequent assessments. Let's go for the final trial," Dai Mubai said, leading the way.
After speaking, Dai Mubai approached the teacher in charge of the second stage and whispered while pointing at Zhou Hao and the others. The teacher looked over with excitement and said, "There are so many little monsters this year. You can take them to the fourth stage. I hope our place will be livelier this year."
Just as Dai Mubai and the others were about to move forward, the candidates queuing behind couldn't bear it any longer. One of them spoke up, "Teacher, please tell us what's going on. Why do they get to skip the assessments and go straight to the fourth stage, while we have to go through each stage?"
The teacher remained indifferent and said, "Sure, if your soul power exceeds level 25, you can go with them."
These candidates, all under thirteen years old with soul power around level 21, simply couldn't believe that five individuals could have soul power above level 25. "That's impossible. We are all twelve years old. How can they possibly have such high soul power?"
Dai Mubai spoke up, "Did you all stay in your junior academies and remain clueless? This is Shrek. If you're weak, don't question others thinking they are just as weak as you are." He snorted and took out a white crystal ball. "Xiao San, show them."
The testing crystal balls had different colors based on the level. The white crystal ball was specifically used for testing the soul power of high-level soul masters. If someone had a soul power exceeding level 30, the crystal ball would directly shatter.
Tang San remained silent as he infused his Mysterious Heaven Skill internal energy into the crystal ball. The white crystal ball instantly shimmered and sparkled like a diamond, its intense light filling every inch of the crystal. It was clearly a symbol of approaching Level-30. Xiao Wu followed suit and achieved the same result.
The mouths of the other candidates were completely shut.
Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing also stepped forward. Both women were exceptional beauties, but they exuded different qualities. Ning Rongrong had fair and captivating skin, radiating an ethereal and elegant aura that gave people a refreshing feeling. She seemed like a noble young lady who had received a high-class education. On the other hand, Zhu Zhuqing moved with extreme agility, walking silently like a shadow. Her icy demeanor kept people at a distance, yet it was also mesmerizing.
Ning Rongrong gently received the crystal ball from Xiao Wu's hand. The bright white light, although not as intense, indicated a level of 26. A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. In the next moment, the crystal ball in her hand disappeared, and a figure appeared beside her without making a sound. The bright white light flickered once again, now reaching Level-27. It was Zhu Zhuqing.
All the candidates fell silent. The genius level displayed before them shattered their pride. Indeed, it was the Monster Academy.
As Zhou Hao watched Zhu Zhuqing's graceful and tranquil demeanor, his fondness for her grew stronger.
Meanwhile, Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a complicated expression. He had already recognized her as his unseen fiancée. He respectfully agreed with the teacher and turned to leave.
"There's still one person who hasn't been tested," the dismayed candidates clung to a lifeline and turned their gaze toward Zhou Hao. They saw that Zhou Hao showed no intention of getting tested.
His strength must be questionable!
Dai Mubai's eyes revealed a mocking look as he glanced at the leader among the candidates. He handed the crystal ball to Zhou Hao.
"I guess I won't need to test, right? This thing seems quite expensive," Zhou Hao said helplessly.
"If I break it, it will cost me two gold coins."
Seeing that Zhou Hao was unwilling to be tested, the other candidates became even more agitated, shouting about unfairness.
Zhou Hao's anger surged within him. He walked forward with a cold smile, and a terrifying dark golden bear shadow appeared behind him, while three yellow, yellow, and purple soul rings rose from beneath his feet.
"Shut up." He lightly waved his right palm, and the intertwining dark lights left five deep claw marks on the ground, a sight that was shocking to behold.
The leader of the candidates was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground. They thought Zhou Hao had taken a shortcut, but they didn't expect him to be an existence they could hardly look up to. He didn't refrain from testing out of fear; he simply disdained the need to prove himself to ants. A true powerhouse doesn't need to showcase their strength.
Zhou Hao calmly walked back, smiling at Dai Mubai. "It's taken care of. Let's go."
"Brother, how did you cultivate? You're only twelve!" Dai Mubai asked curiously.
"It's nothing special. With innate full soul power, you should be similar to me, just like Tang San," Zhou Hao replied with a light laugh.
"I knew it! Your martial soul and innate soul power are not far behind," Dai Mubai said with a smile.
Zhu Zhuqing followed quietly behind the group, her gaze fixed on Zhou Hao. She was immensely shaken, and a hint of admiration emerged in her eyes—admiration for his strength.
However, Tang San was filled with confusion. "Xiao Hao, my teacher has been studying martial souls for many years. The third soul ring of a person cannot exceed a lifespan of two thousand years, with the limit being around eighteen hundred years. But your third soul ring seems to be close to ten thousand years?"
Tang San's words shocked everyone once again, leaving them astounded and alarmed.
"The research your teacher conducted likely analyzed the physical qualities of the majority of people. But as you know, what was my physical condition like when I was young?" Zhou Hao replied with a smile. He understood that Tang San wholeheartedly believed in the various theories put forth by Yu Xiaogang, so it was a bit difficult for him to accept.
Tang San nodded, no longer pressing the matter as he delved into deep thought.
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