In Douluo Continent, I am the mastermind behind the scenes.

Chen Yu was very curious about what Huo Yuhao had gone through in the past year and a half that had managed to make this blockhead see the light.

Thinking of this, Chen Yu couldn't help but sneer, "Huo Yuhao, did you come here just to tell me you're back? If so, you can leave now. There are people at the Huo residence who take care of things, so it won't affect your stay."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Yuhao stood up from the sofa and bowed deeply in Chen Yu's direction. "Senior Sister Chen Yu, I was ignorant before and caused you some trouble. I apologize to you here."

This sudden apology caught Chen Yu off guard. For a moment, she even suspected that Huo Yuhao had been recruited by the Ningyun Sect.

Of course, this was just a slight suspicion. Chen Yu knew her opponent's temperament all too well. She knew very well that Ningyun Sect looked down on Huo Yuhao because of the love-hate entanglement between Ju Zi and Huo Yuhao in the previous life. The Sun Moon Empire simply could not tolerate Huo Yuhao.

As for Beidou Ling, Xue Jingshu isn't stupid; she certainly wouldn't bring an unstable element like Huo Yuhao around.

Even if Huo Yuhao's personality changes drastically, Chen Yu doesn't think he will change his stance.

It is said that birds of a feather flock together. Only the Sea God Pavilion can tolerate someone like Huo Yuhao. If he were in any other power, the memorials impeaching Huo Yuhao would pile up like mountains.

Chen Yu couldn't understand what Huo Yuhao was up to. For a moment, she stood there, stunned, saying nothing and doing nothing, just staring straight at Huo Yuhao in front of her.

Huo Yuhao seemed to realize that his behavior was a bit abrupt. He quickly stood up, looked at Chen Yu in front of him, and said with a solemn expression, "Senior Sister Chen Yu, I didn't mean anything by it. You see, I am now a Title Douluo. Find me something to do. Don't worry, I know my own limitations. I will never act on my own again. I will follow your arrangements."

"Also, if you have time, please tell my father-in-law that I, Huo Yuhao, am just a passerby and will not get involved in the internal strife of the God Realm. Once my cultivation reaches a point where it cannot be improved, I will relinquish my godhood, leave the Douluo World, and go to develop in the outside world."

Chen Yu: "..."

Huo Yuhao is gone.

But Chen Yu panicked. A year ago, she had received a mission from Tang San, instructing her to find an opportunity to betray Huo Yuhao after things had settled down.

Did Huo Yuhao realize that Tang San might be a threat to him? Was he quickly stating his position to dispel Tang San's doubts?

Are you kidding me?

In this world, the least valuable thing is a promise. Just a word is enough to make someone want to ascend to the realm of gods, enjoy the resources of the gods, and cultivate to the level of a god-king.

There's no such thing as a free lunch!

Tang the Great God King isn't very smart, but he's not stupid either. He's someone who doesn't keep his promises, so how could he possibly believe that others would keep theirs?

Chen Yu felt that he could understand Huo Yuhao less and less.

Compared to the somewhat cunning Huo Yuhao of today, she preferred the loyal Tang Clan member of the past. Though he caused trouble, he was at least easier to control than the current Huo Yuhao.

On the other side, after leaving Seagod Island, Huo Yuhao strolled along the path in the outer courtyard with a melancholy expression, constantly pondering his future plans.

Actually... Huo Yuhao's thoughts weren't as complicated as Chen Yu thought.

He was just trying to retreat in order to advance, to see if he could marry Chen Yu and become the son-in-law of the Great God King Tang once again, thus gaining a place to stay in the God Realm.

"Xiao Yuhao, don't be sad. No matter how much you sigh, it won't change the situation. You might as well live each day happily and let everything take its course."

The cheeky voice of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm echoed in Huo Yuhao's mind. As a soul beast, it didn't understand human emotions very well, and could only use such simple and unadorned words to comfort its little Yuhao.

Ugh!

Huo Yuhao sighed and said, "Brother Tianmeng, what is the meaning of life?"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said softly, "Everyone has their own reason for living. Some live for their families, while others live to become stronger."

"Yes, everyone has their own reason for living, and in my previous life... it was to destroy the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."

Huo Yuhao looked up at the sky, tears welling in his tiger-like eyes. "I used to naively believe that the tragic fate of my mother and me was all because of the Duchess. Now that I think about it... it's really laughable."

"Would a duchess, a female Soul Master with the cultivation level of a Soul Douluo, and a married royal princess, go after an ordinary maid with no cultivation? If she had wanted to harm my son and me, how could I, Huo Yuhao, have left the White Tiger Duke's mansion unscathed?"

"What have I done?"

As he spoke, Huo Yuhao seemed to have all his strength drained away, and he collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down his face.

The truth is often hard to accept.

For twenty thousand years, a full twenty thousand years, he hated a complete stranger... Sigh!

Huo Yuhao felt as if he had wasted more than 20,000 years of his previous life.

Zhuangzi dreamt he was a butterfly, and the Emperor Wang's heart was entrusted to the cuckoo.

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Children long to grow up quickly, but once they grow up, they wish they could go back to their childhood... that carefree time.

Humans are complex beings, and Huo Yuhao is no exception. At this moment, he misses returning to his silly, dull self, for he has already walked a dead end on his path.

However, he could not share these words with Tianmeng Bingcan. It was not that he did not trust his brother Tianmeng, but that the other party could not provide him with any substantial help. Saying it would only increase his sadness.

"Young man, why are you crying here all by yourself? Did something happen at home?"

Just then, a tall, pink-haired girl came up to Huo Yuhao. Her big eyes blinked rapidly, her gaze clear and pure, without a trace of filth.

You can't hit someone who's smiling, especially a cute girl like her.

Huo Yuhao hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, looked at the pink-haired girl in front of him, and asked with curiosity, "Girl, I am a sinner. Because of a moment of weakness, I ruined my friend's entire family. The whole of Shrek City avoids me like the plague. Aren't you afraid that if you come into contact with me, others will start bullying you?"

"Pursuing what you like is everyone's freedom."

The pink-haired girl stood up again and slowly extended her right hand. "My name is Huo Tianling. I hope to take care of you in the days to come."

(P.S.: Huo Tianling is the embodiment of world consciousness.) (End of Chapter)