Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao's Path of the Knights

Huo Yuhao was caught off guard by the sudden embrace. His pupils contracted, his heart raced, and his breathing became rapid.

Soon, Meng Hongchen let go of his hand. She sat up straight, turned her head away, and refused to look at Huo Yuhao, but the boy could see that Senior Meng's profile was slightly flushed.

After thinking for a moment, Huo Yuhao took out a carefully prepared gift from his storage soul tool: a music box.

The tune on this music box is a song that Armor Guy taught him before, called "Bird's Poem".

As Huo Yuhao gently turned on the music box, a clear sound came from inside, playing a beautiful and melodious tune.

The music from this music box has a magical quality that can calm people down.

Meng Hongchen turned her head and looked curiously at the exquisite music box in Huo Yuhao's hand.

"Senior Meng, this is a music box I made myself. Consider it a return gift to you, Senior Meng. After all, you often take care of me and have given me many gifts."

As he spoke, Huo Yuhao handed the music box to Meng Hongchen, and continued:

"This music box can be considered a soul tool. I carved some array patterns inside, which have the effect of calming the mind and helping people sleep. Moreover, I have personally tested it and it is absolutely safe and effective."

Taking the exquisite music box, Meng Hongchen examined it carefully.

"The soul tool array patterns here already involve a lot of knowledge about level four soul tools. Yuhao, you're only a level three soul tool master. You must have put a lot of thought into creating this, right?"

"No, no, it didn't take much effort. I just made it in my spare time."

In an instant, the lie detector sent a signal to Meng Hongchen.

This statement is a lie.

However, looking at Huo Yuhao's somewhat evasive eyes, Meng Hongchen could tell that Huo Yuhao was lying even without a soul tool.

"You just said you didn't want to lie to me, but now you're lying. Humph, Yuhao, your senior is angry."

"I'm sorry, Senior Meng, I was wrong, I..."

"I won't listen to any of that. If you want to apologize, you have to accept your sister's punishment."

Faced with the somewhat spoiled and adorable senior student Meng, Huo Yuhao had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, alright, what kind of punishment is it, Senior Meng?"

"The punishment is that you have to treat me to some of your cooking in a few days. You've been saying you'd cook for me, but I haven't gotten to taste it yet!"

What kind of punishment is this...?

Huo Yuhao felt a little helpless, but seeing that Senior Sister Meng had regained her usual liveliness, he agreed.

"Okay, Senior Meng, I accept the punishment."

"That's more like it."

"By the way, Senior Meng, can you keep my secret? I don't want too many people to know about this, and I'll proactively tell the teacher about my identity."

"Don't worry, Yuhao, I definitely won't tell anyone. We'll pinky swear."

As she spoke, Meng Hongchen extended her little finger to Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao was taken aback, then extended his little finger and held Meng Hongchen's hand.

"Senior Meng, we made a promise that you'll keep my secret, okay?"

"Senior, I always keep my promises. If I say I'll keep it a secret, I will."

The boy was momentarily stunned by the smile on Meng Hongchen's lips.

Huo Yuhao stared at Senior Sister Meng in front of him and noticed that she didn't seem to be letting go.

Huo Yu swallowed hard, then remained silent, silently shifting her gaze to the night sky.

Meng Hongchen also looked up at the night sky.

The two held each other's little fingers and quietly admired the beautiful starry sky tonight.

……

After some time, both of them became somewhat sleepy.

"Senior Meng, it's getting late, let's go back and rest."

"Alright, Yuhao, don't forget your punishment."

"I won't forget."

Huo Yuhao reluctantly released Meng Hongchen's little finger, then said goodbye to her.

Before parting, Huo Yuhao seemed to remember something and said to Meng Hongchen:

"By the way, Senior Meng, that music box can actually be opened; there's a surprise inside."

"Really? I'll go back and take a look."

……

Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen parted ways.

Huo Yuhao walked slowly toward his dormitory, lost in thought.

"Senior Meng's face and hands are so soft."

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but blush when he thought about what happened tonight.

Senior Sister Meng actually hugged him, and he even held Meng Hongchen's hand.

Huo Yuhao only calmed down a little after returning to his dormitory.

"Senior Meng must have already seen the surprise..."

Huo Yuhao murmured softly.

Those level four array patterns weren't too difficult for Huo Yuhao, because he had already learned this knowledge in advance.

What truly stopped Huo Yuhao was the surprise inside the music box, a surprise that Huo Yuhao had put a lot of effort into making.

"I hope Senior Meng will like it..."

……

After returning home, Meng Hongchen went to rest after talking with Jing Hongchen.

Watching Meng Hongchen enter her room, Jing Hongchen sighed.

Having observed from the shadows, he naturally learned the whole story.

Although Huo Yuhao is indeed not a member of the Sun Moon Empire, his existence poses no threat to the Sun Moon Empire.

It could even be said that Huo Yuhao's existence is extremely beneficial to the Sun Moon Empire!

Huo Yuhao's target was the White Tiger Duke of the Star Luo Empire, something Jing Hongchen hadn't anticipated.

However, this is exactly what he wanted.

After all, others might not know Huo Yuhao's true talent, but he knew it very well!

A soul tool talent that can be described as unparalleled and a body martial soul with ultimate spiritual attributes!

This talent is absolutely unique on the entire continent!

"The Duke of White Tiger has truly given the Sun Moon Empire a great gift."

If it weren't for the suffocating behavior of the White Tiger Duke and his people, Huo Yuhao would very likely have become a major enemy of their Sun Moon Empire.

But now...

"Truly, God blesses our sun and moon."

Jing Hongchen chuckled. Huo Yuhao's tragic past, his hatred for the White Tiger Duke, and his unparalleled talent made him a perfect fit for their Sun Moon Empire!

It was a gift from God!

……

Meanwhile, inside Meng Hongchen's room.

Meng Hongchen was currently fiddling with the music box that Huo Yuhao had given her.

Her room is very soundproof, so she doesn't have to worry about disturbing others.

Recalling Huo Yuhao's earlier words, Meng Hongchen gently opened the music box.

Then, an adorable chibi-style Meng Hongchen figurine appeared in Meng Hongchen's eyes.

Huo Yuhao made this by hand. Because it was his first time making one, he redid it many times and made many revisions. In the end, he only managed to create a chibi version.

Looking at the chibi version of herself in her hand, Meng Hongchen couldn't help but laugh.

"It was indeed a surprise, but it would have been even better if it had been Yuhao's."

Meng Hongchen placed the music box on the bedside table and then opened it.

To the beautiful melodies of the music box, Meng Hongchen gradually drifted into a wonderful dream.

A moment later, the music box stopped, and the beautiful melody gradually faded away.

The room was filled only with the girl's beautiful and innocent feelings.