Just as Yun Ming absorbed his sixth Spirit Ring and broke through to become a Soul Emperor, Oscar also absorbed the Evil Spirit Orca Spirit Ring, breaking through to become a Soul Ancestor. Although the process was far more difficult and painful than the standard, step-by-step absorption of Spirit Rings Oscar had experienced before, he fortunately succeeded.
Hearing Yun Ming's inquiry, Oscar replied.
"It's very good, and it suits me perfectly."
In the original timeline, the effect of Oscar's fourth Spirit Skill, the Excited Pink Sausage, was to induce excitement, increasing all attributes by ten percent for five minutes while negating all negative status effects. It could be used in conjunction with any other support skill, had no side effects, and was effective if consumed within one minute of being created.
In terms of ability alone, the combination of an all-attribute boost and the removal of negative effects was an excellent skill, but the numerical value of the boost was somewhat underwhelming.
This time, due to Yun Ming's intervention, Oscar escaped the awkward values of his original fourth Spirit Skill and obtained an enhanced version. Now, the ability of Oscar's new fourth Spirit Skill, the Rampage Scarlet Sausage, was similar to before, but the values had been significantly increased, rising from the original ten percent to thirty percent.
After hearing Oscar describe the effects of his fourth Spirit Skill, Yun Ming smiled.
"Not bad. That is indeed the kind of effect one gains from absorbing a ring beyond one's level; the brave are always rewarded."
It was truly excellent. With this skill, once Oscar later obtained the Copy Mirror Image Sausage that allowed him to replicate others' abilities, the combination of the two might even make Oscar, a bootleg ability user, stronger than the original. If that were to happen, it would be quite interesting.
With the mission of this trip perfectly completed, Yun Ming and his group set off on their journey home.
A few days later, in front of the Martial Soul Hall in Zhenhai City.
Yun Ming's group spoke to Hai Lan.
"Let's stop here!"
"Thank you for your help during these days, Hall Master. It is thanks to you that we were able to achieve our goals so smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Hai Lan chuckled.
"Young Master Yun, you are too kind. It is my honor to have met you and the Saintess, and to have been able to offer even a small amount of assistance."
"But are you truly not staying for a few more days? I have yet to properly fulfill my duties as a host!"
Seeing the other party's attempt to keep them, Yun Ming said.
"We have been out for a long time, and people are waiting for us at home. Let's do it next time!"
Hearing the mention of "home," Hai Lan misunderstood slightly and said with regret.
"If that is the case, then it is indeed not appropriate to keep you longer."
"I do not know when we shall meet again after today."
"I wish the Saintess and the Young Master a smooth path ahead and great success in your future endeavors."
Yun Ming thanked him, and Ya Li also spoke up.
"Thank you, Hall Master. I hope you will continue to maintain your good conduct in the future, avoid straying onto the wrong path, seek welfare for the common people, and spread the Angel's Glory."
"The higher-ups will be watching."
Hearing the implication in Ya Li's words, Hai Lan was overjoyed and bowed solemnly.
"I will obey your command and will certainly not fail the Saintess's expectations."
The farewells concluded, and the four of them boarded the carriage, heading north toward Heaven Dou City.
More than twenty days later, as the sun set behind the mountains.
After many days, Yun Ming's group returned to Heaven Dou City.
Seeing that they were almost home, Ning Rongrong was full of joy.
"Finally back!"
Having experienced a life-or-death crisis, the former "little witch" seemed to understand the meaning of home, no longer wanting to run off and play everywhere as she had two years ago.
Seeing Ning Rongrong like this, Yun Ming ordered the coachman to head directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. After dropping her off, he would also pay a visit to Ning Fengzhi and the two Title Douluo.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Seven Treasure Great Hall.
Seeing his daughter return safely, Ning Fengzhi smiled.
"Rongrong has caused you trouble during these days, nephew."
Yun Ming said.
"Uncle Ning is too polite. We are all family, so it is only right."
"Besides, Rongrong is clever and agile, and she gave us a lot of help. How could she be a burden?"
Hearing Yun Ming's reply—calling them "family" and praising Ning Rongrong—Ning Fengzhi was satisfied.
"You flatter her, nephew. But as long as Rongrong didn't cause you any trouble, I can rest easy."
Afterward, Yun Ming and the others chatted with Ning Fengzhi and the two elders about their experiences during this period. When they heard that they had actually encountered a battle between Sea Soul Beast overlords—a scene so grand it could be described as world-shaking—they were filled with complex emotions.
Chen Xin and Gu Rong immediately began fussing over Ning Rongrong, asking if she was hurt or if she had been scared. Only after Ning Rongrong repeatedly insisted that she was perfectly fine in both body and mind did the two elders stop.
Ning Fengzhi, her father, appeared quite calm, merely expressing his amazement at their thrilling experiences. He had seen Yun Ming use his abilities and knew that Yun Ming was meticulous and would certainly have prepared an escape route, so he wasn't overly worried—especially since everyone was back now.
Compared to this, he was more interested in another matter Yun Ming had mentioned.
"Can the ten-thousand-year Mirror Shadow Beast you mentioned really allow a Food System Soul Master to copy someone else's Martial Soul?"
Yun Ming corrected him.
"I can only be certain that Oscar can do it. Other Food System Soul Masters lack the necessary foundation in their Martial Souls, so it would be very difficult."
Ning Fengzhi nodded to show he understood, casting a glance at his future son-in-law. He hadn't expected a Food System Soul Master to possess such an outrageous soul skill; it seemed this world's first Food System Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power was even more gifted than he had imagined.
"Since that is the case, leave this matter to us. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will certainly find a suitable Mirror Shadow Beast for Little Oscar."
Ning Fengzhi accepted the task issued by Yun Ming.
As for whether only Oscar could truly achieve this, Ning Fengzhi would certainly have other Food System Soul Masters attempt it later; otherwise, he would not be satisfied.
Yun Ming was well aware of this, but it didn't matter to him as long as Oscar's problem was solved.
After chatting for a while longer and having dinner at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Yun Ming and Ya Li took their leave and returned to the new Residence of the Breaking Clan. As for Oscar, he was kept at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect by Sword and Bone Douluo.
Upon hearing about the abilities Oscar might possess in the future, the two old men saw the hope of a Sword and Bone Fusion in him and were moved to pass down their mantle. Furthermore, since he was the future son-in-law of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, his status was appropriate, so they naturally had to cultivate him well.
On the other side, Yun Ming brought Ya Li to the Breaking Clan's residence located in the south of Heaven Dou City.
After paying a visit to Yang Wutian, the two returned to Yun Ming's quarters.
Ya Li looked at Yun Ming and asked.
"So, are you confident about tomorrow?"
Yun Ming replied leisurely.
"Of course, it's not my first time."
Receiving Yun Ming's confident reply, Ya Li smiled; she also believed that Yun Ming would definitely succeed.
The two did not continue the topic. Ya Li stood up to leave and freshen up. They had been traveling for days and hadn't rested well, so she needed to get a good beauty sleep tonight.
Yun Ming looked toward the east, reflecting on the comparison between his cultivation in his past life and his current one.
It had been over eight years since he restarted his cultivation, and he had finally reached this step once again. This time, he would definitely succeed.
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