NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 112: Chapter 112
"I don't deserve it, it's just a bad title" Zhao Wuji said with a fake smile "I haven't been active in the spirit master world for a long time and now, I'm teaching in seclusion at an academy. This time, I came to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt the third spirit ring for several of my students and this thousand-year-old Phoenix-Tailed Crest Serpent happens to be suitable for one of them."
Just as Chao Tianxiang guessed Zhao Wuji did not give her any face and directly claimed the Phoenix-Tailed Crest Serpent.
Chao Tianxiang frowned "You mean to say that you have several students who have already reached level 30? Are you referring to these kids?"
With her keen eyesight she could naturally tell that among the group of children, the oldest one, Dai Mubai, was about the same age as her granddaughter Meng Yiran, while the youngest appeared to be only eleven or twelve years old and yet, several of them had already broken through to level 30. Was this a group of prodigies?
"Hmph! Even if this Phoenix-Tailed Crest Serpent is suitable for your student, so what? We were the first to discover it and start hunting it. Hand it over immediately!" Meng Yiran exclaimed anxiously. It was rare to find such a compatible spirit ring, and its attributes were a perfect match for her. There was no way she would give it up easily.
The importance of the third spirit ring was undeniable. A suitable third spirit ring could greatly influence a spirit master's future achievements.
"You claim that you were the first to hunt this soul beast. Do you have any proof?" Oscar asked firmly and unwilling to give up on such a valuable spirit ring
"Haha, young man, don't be impatient. Look at the belly of this snake — there are several wounds. Those injuries were caused by my crutch. If it hadn't escaped with such speed, it would have died at my hands long ago" Chao Tianxiang explained while pointing at the snake's belly. Indeed, there were several wounds and each one potentially fatal.
This evidence made it clear that Chao Tianxiang was telling the truth and it seemed reasonable for her to lay claim to the soul beast. Zhao Wuji glanced at Jun Tianlin, who had subdued the Phoenix-Tailed Crest Serpent, and a cunning idea formed in his mind.
Zhao Wuji's eyes gleamed as he said "Sister Chao, actually, this Phoenix-Tailed Crest Serpent wasn't subdued by me but by this friend from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. He's a friend of one of my students and not a student of my academy. I can't order him around. Since both of you contributed to capturing the snake so why don't you discuss its ownership directly?"
Zhao Wuji skillfully diverted the situation, pushing the responsibility to Jun Tianlin. After all, offending the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple could be risky, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was a powerful backer.
Sure enough, when Chao Tianxiang heard the name Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan her expression changed instantly. That was a clan a hundred times more powerful than her own family.
Jun Tianlin smiled subtly mildly impressed by Zhao Wuji's quick thinking. It was a smart move to redirect the issue and do Oscar a favor at the same time. However, he also made a mental note to himself — Zhao Wuji since dared to use the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan as a shield. Next time, Jun Tianlin would definitely have a word with his grandpa, Bone Douluo and his master Sword Douluo, about this matter.
"My young friend, it turns out that you hail from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. May I ask your name?" Chao Tianxiang asked politely
"I am Jun Tianlin. I greet Senior Snake Woma," he responded respectfully
"Jun Tianlin! Are you the direct disciple of Sword Douluo, Lord Chenxin?" Chao Tianxiang's eyes widened in surprise. If that was true, then there was no way they could afford to offend him. Even her husband wouldn't dare provoke the Sword Douluo. A single strike from The Sword Doulou could annihilate their entire family.
Chao Tianxiang sighed deeply and turned to Meng Yiran "Since it's the Sword Douluo's disciple, we should leave it at that. Let's go, Yiran!"
"No! This is my spirit ring, and I won't give it up!" Meng Yiran stubbornly shook off her grandmother's hand and stepped forward "Even if you're from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, you can't just claim everything as yours. Since both sides contributed to capturing this snake, how about we follow the rules of the spirit master world? Let's have a fair fight. The winner gets the spirit ring!"
"No" Jun Tianlin replied firmly
Meng Yiran's eyes filled with tears "You're going too far! No matter how powerful your clan is, bullying others like this is unacceptable. I, Meng Yiran, will never accept it!"
Jun Tianlin quickly explained "Miss Meng, you've misunderstood. I declined because the conditions you proposed are impossible. The one who needs this soul ring is Oscar and he's a food-type soul master with a sausage martial soul. How could he possibly fight you fairly?"
"What? A food-type soul master?" Chao Tianxiang was taken aback and among all spirit master categories, food-type masters were the hardest to cultivate. Yet this young boy, who seemed slightly younger than her granddaughter, had already reached level 30. Such talent was unprecedented!
Excited by the discovery and she asked directly "Young man, which sect do you belong to? Is it also the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?"
Oscar shook his head "I don't belong to any sect. My dean says my sausage martial soul has mutated, which is why I've reached this level."
Hearing that, Chao Tianxiang's eyes lit up. If Oscar wasn't affiliated with any sect then there was a chance to recruit him. A food-type genius would be a perfect match to assist her granddaughter.
Just as she was about to make an offer, Tang San seemed ready to step forward and challenge Meng Yiran on Oscar's behalf. But Jun Tianlin quickly stopped him whispering, "Brother Tang, can't you see that Senior Snake Woman has taken a liking to Oscar? Don't cause any trouble. This could be a great opportunity for Oscar's future, even his marriage!"
Without Tang San's interference Chao Tianxiang finally voiced her invitation "Young man, since you don't belong to any sect, would you consider joining our Dragon and Snake Family after you graduate? My granddaughter still needs a capable assistant. If you agree, not only will we leave this Phoenix-Tailed Cockscomb Snake to you, but my husband and I will help you obtain your future spirit rings as well."
"Grandma! What are you saying?" Meng Yiran exclaimed in frustration. Her grandmother wasn't just recruiting a helper — she was setting up a blind date!
Meng Yiran sneaked a glance at Oscar. Now that she noticed, he was quite handsome and Compared to Jun Tianlin, he wasn't bad at all. Plus, he was such a genius. He was worthy of her.
Oscar's face turned red at the unexpected proposal. He had recently experienced heartbreak and now fate seemed to be compensating him with this beautiful girl.
"Well… my parents are both gone, and I grew up in the academy. Something this important would need my dean's approval" Oscar said shyly
Chao Tianxiang smiled warmly "Of course. We'll speak with your dean. Now, go ahead and absorb the spirit ring."
Hearing Oscar's indirect agreement and she was satisfied. Their family was quite reputable and Meng Yiran was a beauty. She couldn't think of any reason why the dean would refuse.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong glanced curiously at Jun Tianlin. She knew he had always been interested in recruiting Oscar and yet today, he allowed the snake woman to take Oscar away without protest. It didn't seem like him.
Little did she know, Jun Tianlin wasn't only after Oscar — he also had his eyes on the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple. If he could bring them under the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan then Oscar would naturally follow.
After all children make choices but Adults? They want everything.