Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 275 Homesickness
"So...we both have to go in again, right?"

The thought of having to spend an unknown amount of time in that desolate world made Ye Guyi's teeth ache: "As the Holy Son and our leader, can't you think of a way?"

Putting everything else aside, just being around a bunch of unkillable skeletons is enough to make one feel nauseous. The aversion stemming from the martial spirit is simply uncontrollable and disgusting.

"correct--"

As they were talking, Ye Guyi suddenly realized the blind spot and gritted her teeth to ask, "Why do those evil soul masters have a place to live and normal food to eat? Why do we have to struggle to survive in that desolate wilderness!"

Even Yu Mengdi, who had always stood firmly on Huo Yuhao's side, was a little indignant this time and silently took half a step to lean against her.

If they hadn't met those holy servants, they wouldn't be so angry.

But... how can the treatment be so different?
Compared to them, someone who didn't know better would think that the two of them were the evil spirit masters who should have their heads chopped off!

"Because this was deliberately arranged!"

Huo Yuhao was extremely honest and revealed everything: "Do you remember that strange black bird? Its purpose was to prevent you from running towards the center of the plane and coming into contact with the Holy Servants and the Tower of Eternity."

"you!"

Ye Guyi paused, almost losing his temper and drawing his sword on the spot.

"Sigh... Life has been tough, but you've certainly reaped plenty of benefits, haven't you? Many people would love to have such an opportunity but can't even dream of it."

Huo Yuhao looked like he didn't know how lucky he was, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Now it was the two angels' turn to look embarrassed.

Although the undead couldn't provide the purification energy to power their leveling up, these guys, with their different classes and knowledge of formation coordination, were still invaluable practice targets.

After this period of training, the two have made amazing progress in the speed and proficiency of initiating the Martial Soul Fusion, and the power of their skills has also increased by about 20%.

Compared to these minor improvements, the real highlight lies in the fruits they picked.

The direct source of these fruit trees was the Life Gold that Elder Yi had taken, along with a portion of the power of the laws incorporated into the demiplane. Even though these vibrant fruits were only recently born, the enhancement they brought was incomparable to that of ordinary things.

"So I still have to say 'thank you,' right?"

Ye Guyi's face darkened.

"If you really want to say it... I can grant your request."

Huo Yuhao waved his staff and opened the Gate of the Dead, this time properly opening it in the center of the plane: "Please, both of you."

"Hmm my foot!"

Ye Guyi stormed off in a huff, while Yu Mengdi, following behind her, behaved appropriately, bowing slightly as she went.

"So you really arranged their training?"

Only after watching the two disappear into the Gate of the Dead did the auspicious beast belatedly reveal its true feelings.

"It's fake. They've really forgotten about them."

Huo Yuhao coughed awkwardly a few times: "But by the time I remembered them, they had already adapted to that kind of life, and their soul power level and physique were improving by leaps and bounds. There was no need to disturb such a good thing."

Judging by their ages, the two of them are now just over twenty. Without the help of some fortuitous opportunity to improve their cultivation level, they will have to suffer a lot if they want to break through to the Title Douluo level in the future.

Now is the perfect time to lay a foundation in advance and prepare for the future.

—Especially Yu Mengdi.

Her martial soul quality was already a notch below average, and her cultivation level was also lagging behind. During the fusion of their martial souls, she was practically the one holding them back. This experience has been of immense help to her.

"Everyone is growing..."

Huo Yuhao glanced at the sky: "I can't just stand still..."

"You've actually stopped?"

The auspicious beast almost laughed at his astonishing remark.

It's just taking some time to learn other things, right? I haven't seen my soul power increase slow down much... Do you only feel satisfied when you're on a rocket and soaring to new heights?
"It's like rowing against the current; if you're slow, you're basically stuck in the same place."

...The familiar recipe, the familiar taste.

Just like Huo Yuhao's last trip to Mingde Hall, he only needed to act as an emotionless detection sharing machine, and other tasks would be done for him.

Whether it was helping the Soul Masters explore geological conditions or helping them make Soul Tools, it was a shortcut for Huo Yuhao to make money effortlessly.

With him here as a cheat code, Xuan Ziwen, who had already moved out, silently moved back in. His work schedule consisted of either carving the core of the formation or bickering with Jing Hongchen.

However, his condition soon became strange.

"Teacher Xuan?"

Huo Yuhao squinted at Xuan Ziwen and asked, "Did something happen?"

"About?"

Xuan Ziwen's face twitched suddenly, wondering where he had given himself away.

Huo Yuhao remained silent, simply staring at him.

With Huo's current mental strength, he is fully capable of detecting the emotional fluctuations emanating from those around him. Trying to deceive him with a simple gesture is simply wishful thinking.

"Are you in trouble?"

Jing Hongchen chuckled and slid the chair to a nearby spot.

Since stepping down, he has become more and more open-minded, and now he has become an ordinary old man who just looks forward to his grandchildren coming home. He likes to chat with people when he has nothing to do.

"Ah~"

Xuan Ziwen rubbed his face violently: "Something about me has been exposed. Someone leaked it to Xu Tianran through a secret letter."

"rebellion?"

Jing Hongchen's eyelids twitched.

“…That’s not the case.”

Xuan Ziwen's face changed from pale to ashen, clearly indicating that he was quite taken aback by Jing Hongchen's words.

"Then what are you afraid of? With your status, who in the entire Sun Moon Empire could lay a finger on you?"

Jing Hongchen leaned back with little interest: "Tell me... what exactly did you do?"

"Smuggling soul tools and rare materials."

Xuan Ziwen seemed a little embarrassed: "The quantity seems a bit too much. There might be some restrictions on the types of items."

Good guy.

Huo Yuhao's eyes flickered, and he looked at Xuan Ziwen with a meaningful gaze. He finally knew who the so-called 'disciple of the previous Mingde Hall Master' was referring to.

I never expected... that you, who on the surface only care about studying soul tools, would actually do such a sneaky thing!

What kind of things did you smuggle? How much did you sell?

Jing Hongchen frowned and continued to press for answers, seemingly undeterred.

During his years as a hall master, he had come into contact with many affairs of the imperial court. Logically speaking, since everyone was involved in this kind of business, no one would take the initiative to expose it!

"Premium baby bottles, including newly developed prototype sealed baby bottles."

"..."

"Oh, right."

Xuan Ziwen's gaze darted around, somewhat avoiding eye contact with Jing Hongchen and Huo Yuhao: "The main targets were Douluo Three Kingdoms and Shrek Academy. The total amount should be close to one hundred million gold soul coins."

"..."

So you have a big, fine head that's only meant to be chopped off?

(End of this chapter)