Douluo Continent: The Incarnation of a Divine Beast, Sister Huo Yutong!

Chapter 32 Beibei: Hello, Brother-in-law (Please continue reading!)
Let's go back to yesterday's Sea God Pavilion.

After driving away the other elders and several deans of the Sea God Pavilion, only Mu En and Zhang Lexuan remained in the vast Sea God Pavilion.

Mu En hunched over, his thin body sunk into the chair at the back, his cloudy eyes fixed on Zhang Lexuan as if piercing through her.

Despite her trembling nervousness, Zhang Lexuan did not avoid Mu En's gaze, biting her lower lip tightly, refusing to back down.

Even though Mu En didn't use any soul power, Zhang Lexuan trembled all over when that gaze fell on her, as if she were carrying a heavy burden.

After a long while, Moon slowly withdrew his gaze, his thin body slumping back into the chair, a hoarse voice escaping his lips:
“Le Xuan…”

Hearing Mu En's call, Zhang Lexuan quickly stepped forward and grabbed Mu En's withered arm.

"Elder Mu..."

Moon closed his eyes, a hint of reminiscence flashing across his deeply lined face.

"You've grown so much..."

"I remember when I first met you, you were just a little girl..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's eyes instantly reddened, and large tears rolled down her cheeks.

Moon's words were like a key, instantly unlocking the valve of her memories.

If Mu En hadn't happened to pass by and saved her from those evil soul masters, she would probably have perished long ago.

"Elder Mu, actually, I..."

She was about to speak when Mu En waved his hand to interrupt her.

"I don't want to get involved in what's between you and that kid..."

"I'm old and won't live much longer, so I just want to see more of Shrek's students..."

"I need you to promise me that after I die, you will protect Shrek Academy for me..."

"At least... don't decline so quickly..."

Moon's cloudy eyes gazed at the golden tree in the distance. Beneath its towering branches, countless golden leaves covered the roots, waiting to rot and become nourishment for the golden tree.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan felt even more guilty, and she subconsciously nodded, agreeing to Mu En's request.

Hearing Zhang Lexuan's answer, Mu En felt relieved, and his tense waist relaxed a little.

He smiled and patted Zhang Lexuan's arm, saying softly:

"Your engagement with Beibei is hereby terminated..."

"I can tell that Beibei only sees you as an older sister..."

"It's my fault. Beibei's parents died early, and she has no playmates..."

As he finished speaking, Moon's tone became somewhat melancholy, lacking the composure of a peerless expert.

Zhang Lexuan was overjoyed; the huge weight in her heart had finally been lifted, and the situation was even more relaxed than she had expected.

"Oh, right, bring that kid to the academy tomorrow..."

"The first ring in a millennium, a spatial martial soul..."

"I'm quite curious about this lad..."

Hearing Mu En's teasing, Zhang Lexuan blushed and casually agreed before fleeing the place.

-------

Time returns to the present.

Huo Yuhao was pulled into Shrek Academy by Zhang Lexuan, and naturally attracted countless eyes along the way.

Zhang Lexuan's fame seems to extend beyond the inner academy; even many outer academy disciples respectfully address her as "Senior Sister" upon seeing her, and Zhang Lexuan always responds with a smile.

Huo Yuhao, who was being led by Zhang Lexuan, naturally became the focus of everyone's attention, and people began to speculate about his identity.

Some speculate that Huo Yuhao is Zhang Lexuan's younger brother, some speculate that Huo Yuhao is a new junior student, and some even speculate that Huo Yuhao is Zhang Lexuan's kept boyfriend.

Such outrageous speculation drew laughter from the girls, but Zhang Lexuan blushed deeply and quickly fled with Huo Yuhao.

"Sister Lexuan, where are we going..."

Huo Yuhao rubbed his sore arm and couldn't help but say something.

Even though his physique was extraordinary, he couldn't withstand being dragged and pulled by Zhang Lexuan for so long.

"To see...my family..."

"Um... I guess you could call him my younger brother..."

Zhang Lexuan parted her red lips slightly, pondered for a moment, and then uttered a few words.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao was taken aback at first, and then realized that Zhang Lexuan was talking about Beibei.

However, shouldn't Zhang Lexuan still be Beibei's child bride?
Noticing Huo Yuhao's gaze, Zhang Lexuan reached out her delicate hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, her watery eyes narrowing slightly as she chuckled softly and said:

"You'll know when you see her..." Huo Yuhao was puzzled, but he didn't ask any further questions. He just silently held Zhang Lexuan's hand.

Soon, Zhang Lexuan led Huo Yuhao to the backyard of Shrek Academy, which was the family quarters of Shrek Academy.

"Yuhao, that's where you're moving to..."

"We'll be neighbors from now on..."

Following Zhang Lexuan's finger, Huo Yuhao saw an open space.

Next to the open space was a magnificent villa.

In the courtyard of the villa, a tall, handsome young man with dark blue hair, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, sat on the ground, with flashes of lightning occasionally appearing around him.

The moment Huo Yuhao saw the boy, he recognized him as Bei Bei, Mu En's great-grandson.

Upon seeing the boy, Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but feel a little flustered, but she quickly composed herself and led Huo Yuhao toward the villa.

"Ok?"

Upon noticing the intruder, Bei Bei abruptly awoke from her cultivation, her clear, bright sapphire eyes filled with vigilance.

However, upon seeing the familiar figure, that wariness transformed into gentleness.

"Sister Lexuan~"

Beibei stood up and greeted Zhang Lexuan with a smile.

Then he noticed that Zhang Lexuan was holding the hand of a boy who was about the same age (appearance) as him.

Remembering what Mu En had told him yesterday, Bei Bei scratched his head and respectfully called out to Huo Yuhao:

"Hello, brother-in-law!"

Upon hearing this, not only did Huo Yuhao look strange, but Zhang Lexuan also blushed and was speechless.

This, this, this…

What exactly did Old Mu say to Bei Bei?

"Huh? Isn't that right? But that's exactly what Xuanzu told me..."

Beibei scratched her head, looking completely bewildered.

Actually, Beibei was very happy when Mu En found him yesterday and told him that he wanted to break off his engagement with Zhang Lexuan.

Zhang Lexuan came into his life when he was very young, but after many years together, he only regarded Zhang Lexuan as an older sister and had no romantic feelings for her.

He was naturally overjoyed to be able to break off the engagement, and was even somewhat grateful to the "brother-in-law" he had never met.

Sure enough, as soon as Huo Yuhao appeared, Bei Bei started calling out.

Zhang Lexuan's face flushed red, and she couldn't say a word as she looked at Beibei, who had a completely bewildered expression.

Fortunately, Huo Yuhao came to the rescue in time:
"Um, Beibei, you can just call me Yuhao..."

"We are of the same generation..."

Beibei looked surprised and was about to say something when she met Zhang Lexuan's eyes.

Those eyes, which were usually so warm and gentle, now looked incredibly ferocious.

Beibei had a premonition that if he called his brother-in-law again, something bad would happen.

"Gulu~"

Beibei swallowed hard and nodded stiffly.

Seeing this, Zhang Lexuan's embarrassment eased slightly.

She pulled Huo Yuhao to Bei Bei's side and began to introduce him:
"Yuhao, this is Beibei, my younger brother..."

"Beibei, this is Yuhao, he's my...friend..."

As she spoke the last two words, Zhang Lexuan subconsciously looked at Huo Yuhao, and only after seeing the latter smile and nod did she secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Bei Bei glanced at Huo Yuhao, then at Zhang Lexuan, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, her little brain working quickly.

Friend? Isn't he my brother-in-law?

By the way, Sister Lexuan is so old, I'm afraid people will gossip about her behind her back.

Thinking of this, Bei Bei suddenly realized, grabbed Huo Yuhao's hand, and said with a smile:

"Hello Yuhao, I'm Beibei..."

As she spoke, Bei Bei cast a sympathetic glance at Huo Yuhao.

Sister Lexuan is so old, yet she still wants to date a younger man. It's really tough on Yuhao.

I need to take good care of him from now on!

Regular updates, your support is appreciated!


(End of this chapter)