Douluo : Diary System in Douluo Continent

At this moment, seeing that Oscar's spirit power was nearly depleted, Zhao Wuji hastily turned to Ning Rongrong and said, "Rongrong, quickly boost Oscar's spirit power!"

Ning Rongrong nodded, summoning the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm. A beam of multicolored light surged into Oscar's body, instantly replenishing his spirit power. Feeling reinvigorated, Oscar quickly recited his incantation, producing five flying mushroom sausages.

In truth, Ning Rongrong thought to herself that there was no need to bother with Tang San. It was impossible for Tang San to catch up with the Titan Giant Ape—how could the speed of a thousand-year Phoenix-Tailed Cockscomb Serpent compare to that of the Titan Giant Ape? Clearly, it couldn't.

By the time Tang San encountered the Man-Faced Demon Spider, the Titan Giant Ape would likely have already returned to Star Lake with Xiao Wu and Su Ming.

Still, she decided to make a show of helping, as earlier she had acted like she wanted to stay behind. If she didn't assist Oscar now, it would be hard to justify. After all, it was just wasted effort anyway.

Oscar distributed the five flying mushroom sausages to the group. Dai Mubai, puzzled, asked, "Oscar, why are there only five? What about yours?"

Oscar replied awkwardly, "Boss Dai, I'll need you to carry me in a bit. You know that when I consume my own sausages, their effect is only a third of the original. That means I can only fly for twenty seconds."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai's eyes widened. What the hell? He had completely forgotten about this! After all, Oscar's first two spirit abilities didn't show the effect of the reduction that much, as one restored energy and the other detoxified. It hadn't been as noticeable, so he had overlooked it.

Now, hearing Oscar bring it up, he suddenly remembered—what can twenty seconds accomplish?

For Oscar himself, this spirit ability was nearly useless even in the early stages. It could only serve to support others.

Zhao Wuji and the injured Ma Hongjun couldn't help but feel speechless. One minute was already short enough, but Oscar only having twenty seconds? What a waste!

Oscar, however, had his own thoughts. Perhaps this time Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing would finally eat his sausages. After all, this was an emergency situation.

But how could Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing let him get his way?

Ning Rongrong suddenly said, "Teacher Zhao, Zhuqing and I will stay behind. Su Ming said he'd definitely return, and we believe in him!"

Zhu Zhuqing's cold voice chimed in as well. "Teacher Zhao, I'll stay too. My contribution would be minimal anyway, and like Rongrong, I believe Su Ming will return. He's so clever and talented; he'll definitely make it back!"

"Besides," Zhu Zhuqing added, "Teacher Zhao, did you forget? This fatty here has all four limbs broken. With injuries this severe, there's no way he can join you in chasing Tang San or saving anyone!"

"So the three of us will stay behind and take care of him. You all go ahead."

Hearing this, Zhao Wuji hesitated. He had indeed overlooked Ma Hongjun's injuries. After all, Tang San's life was a higher priority.

Ma Hongjun was clearly in no condition to move much. Forcing him to do so would only worsen his injuries. While leaving the three of them here seemed risky, their current location was near the edge of the Star Dou Forest. Given the Titan Giant Ape's earlier display of dominance, most spirit beasts would avoid the area for a while.

Seeing Zhao Wuji's hesitation, Ning Rongrong persuaded, "Teacher Zhao, don't worry. We're almost out of the forest. After the Titan Giant Ape's appearance, other spirit beasts will likely steer clear for some time. We'll find a hidden spot nearby and wait for you."

"Besides, Zhuqing's strength isn't weak. With my support, her abilities are equivalent to a level forty Spirit Elder. We'll be able to protect ourselves."

Ma Hongjun, still shaken by the Titan Giant Ape, was thrilled by this arrangement. Having narrowly escaped death, the thought of venturing further into danger was unbearable. Besides, his relationship with Xiao Wu and Su Ming wasn't particularly close. Now that he had companions to stay behind with, he was relieved.

In a pained tone, Ma Hongjun said, "Teacher Zhao, I can't go with you to find Tang San. Every movement is agonizing. I'll stay here with them and wait for you to return."

Zhao Wuji considered their arguments and nodded solemnly. "Fine, we'll do as you say. Find a secure spot and hide. Once we catch up to Tang San, we'll return as quickly as possible."

Ma Hongjun, oblivious to Zhao Wuji's true priorities, thought nothing of his words. Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, however, noticed something off. Zhao Wuji's statement implied he only intended to retrieve Tang San. Was he not planning to rescue Xiao Wu and Su Ming?

If not for Tang San's father being Tang Hao, Zhao Wuji likely wouldn't have risked pursuing Tang San at all. This man wasn't fit to be a teacher—he lacked even basic responsibility.

Oscar, realizing his plan had failed again, lamented inwardly. When will I ever get Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to eat my sausages? They always find a way to refuse!

Though his sausages weren't bad in taste—after all, they were made of real meat—Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing weren't buying it. The problem isn't the sausages; it's you!

Fortunately, with Ma Hongjun's injuries as an excuse, they had an easy way out this time.

Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, worried for Zhu Zhuqing, said, "Zhuqing, take care of yourself. I'll head off with Teacher Zhao and Oscar to find Tang San."

As always, Zhu Zhuqing ignored him, and Dai Mubai was used to it by now. He resolved to take his time—he was confident that, as a prince of the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing, his betrothed, wouldn't dare defy him in the end.

Zhao Wuji, wasting no time, carried Ma Hongjun to a suitable hiding spot in the underbrush. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong followed suit and concealed themselves.

With that settled, Zhao Wuji and Dai Mubai consumed their flying mushroom sausages, while Oscar clung awkwardly to Dai Mubai. The scene couldn't have been more ridiculous.