Douluo Continent: Original Body Huo Yuhao

In the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest, unlike the terrifying forbidden zone rumored to exist, towering trees and lush green grass abound, with a lake of emerald green at its center. Huo Yuhao gazed at the lake for several seconds before finally looking away.

"Di Tian, ​​I'm back," the auspicious beast called out to a person dressed in black robes by the lake.

The man was tall and imposing, not particularly muscular, but exuding a powerful aura. His long black hair cascaded down his back, except for a single strand of blond hair framing his forehead. His features were rugged yet noble, possessing an undeniable air of leadership that commanded respect.

Upon hearing the sound and seeing the auspicious beast, Di Tian's originally expressionless face revealed a smile, before he pretended to be serious again.

"Didn't I say not to go out recently? Those humans are dangerous." Di Tian's voice was full of helplessness, but when he saw Huo Yuhao, his voice became cold and angry: "Human, who allowed you to come here!" As he spoke, he was about to kill Huo Yuhao.

"No!" The auspicious beast hurriedly blocked Huo Yuhao's path.

"Di Tian, ​​I brought him here! I want him to be my cook." The auspicious beast's voice was somewhat flustered; she didn't want this newfound friend to be killed.

A green-clad woman beside Di Tian gently advised, "Don't be angry, Di Tian. What can a mere human with only level ten soul power do? Since the auspicious beast likes him, let him stay."

Di Tian was taken aback, as if he had heard something. He slowly lowered his hand and said coldly, "Since the auspicious beast wants you to be her cook, then prove your worth. Crimson King, come with me."

As he spoke, he walked away into the distance. The Crimson King hung his head and slowly moved his body, looking at the auspicious beast with a resentful gaze as he walked. The auspicious beast just turned its head away somewhat embarrassedly, not daring to look at the Crimson King.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but smile, then turned to the auspicious beast and asked, "Is that Di Tian also a soul beast?"

"Yes." Seeing that Huo Yuhao had been saved, the auspicious beast's voice became cheerful, all thanks to its own efforts!

"There are humanoid soul beasts? Are they 100,000-year-old soul beasts in human form?"

"Of course, but it's not a human form." The green-clad woman stepped forward and answered on behalf of the auspicious beast. "That's not a secret. After a soul beast survives a two-hundred-thousand-year tribulation, it develops both beast and human forms."

Huo Yuhao turned around and looked at the green-clad woman. She was very beautiful, with fair skin, delicate and elegant features, long emerald green hair tied back, and green eyes. She exuded a gentle and approachable aura.

"My name is Huo Yuhao, and I am a friend of this auspicious beast lady," Huo Yuhao introduced himself with a hint of respect.

"Just call me Brigitte. You're very different from other humans."

"You too, as far as I know, humans must hunt soul beasts to become stronger. Therefore, I deduced that humans and soul beasts should be mortal enemies, but you have no murderous intent towards me. On the contrary, you exude an aura that is friendly to all living beings."

"You're very perceptive. I don't want to see soul beasts and humans fighting each other, but the rules of this world are just that cruel."

"Then, could you clear up some of my doubts?"

"Wait!" The auspicious beast suddenly interrupted their conversation. "It's so late, shouldn't we have dinner? I'm hungry."

"Haha, the mythical beast said you're her cook, so I'd like to try your cooking skills as a human. Let's eat and chat."

"Alright."

Soon, Huo Yuhao set up a makeshift barbecue stall. Di Tian and the Crimson King returned, each carrying several soul beasts. Bi Ji had just relayed a message to Di Tian. The Crimson King had also transformed into human form, tall and robust, with a rugged appearance and long, crimson hair and eyes. However, he looked rather pitiful.

While preparing the ingredients, Huo Yuhao asked Biji, "Don't you care about the predation among soul beasts? These are your kind too, aren't they?"

"We will not interfere in normal predation relationships unless it threatens the life or death of a particular race. We will only eliminate soul beasts that enjoy killing or devour other soul beasts to increase their cultivation."

"As for their kind? Before they develop a certain level of intelligence, they are no different from wild beasts. In fact, only a few types of soul beasts are able to develop intelligence one day."

Are they categorized by intelligence? Huo Yuhao quickly processed this information. "So, if we remove the Soul Master system, you're no different from humans?" Huo Yuhao looked at Di Tian and the Crimson King, sighing inwardly, "What excellent warriors!"

"You could say that, but we are still soul beasts after all."

Huo Yuhao remained silent. Although he had only been in contact with these soul beasts for a few hours, he had already made a judgment. Soul beasts were not aliens; they—no, they should be called "us"—could communicate normally and possessed the same values ​​and emotions as humans. The transformed soul beasts had round skulls, their appearance was no different from ordinary people, and there was no reproductive barrier between them and humans! Even according to imperial law, they could be called human. They should not be treated this way!

"What's that smell? It smells so good." A rough, thunderous roar interrupted Huo Yuhao's thoughts. A giant bear, tens of meters tall, walked over. Its dark golden fur looked menacing in the setting sun. Its eyes were like two golden moons, but they were not beautiful; instead, they looked extremely dangerous.

"A human? Di Tian, ​​why did you let a human appear here? Are you giving me some extra food?"

"Shut up, Bear King! This is the auspicious beast's cook. If you upset the auspicious beast, I'll beat you up!" Di Tian said coldly to the giant bear.

The giant bear glanced at Huo Yuhao; he was just a mortal!

"This was all made by this human? It smells quite nice."

"You better transform into human form first, or these won't even be enough to fill your teeth!" the auspicious beast said angrily.

"Oh, oh." With that, it shrank in size and slowly transformed into a human-like appearance, also possessing the unique features of a soul beast, even more robust than the Crimson King.

"Alright, here you go." With that, Huo Yuhao handed the first string of skewers to the auspicious beast, then the second string to Biji, and then to Ditian. Before he could continue, Xiong Jun couldn't wait to snatch a string of skewers.

"Human, your cooking skills are truly remarkable. You can stay here in peace from now on." Xiong Jun patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder, but Huo Yuhao did not reply.

"Alright, Bear King, he'll stay here. It's getting late, human, go find a place to rest."

"Come to my place!" the auspicious beast suddenly interjected. Instantly, several gazes pierced Huo Yuhao like sharp swords, especially those from Di Tian and Bi Ji.

"No, thank you." Huo Yuhao noticed the stares, "I'll just enjoy the scenery by the lake tonight."

"What's so interesting about this! Never mind, you'll get tired of it eventually anyway." With that, the mythical beast returned to its little den.

Seeing this, everyone turned away and dispersed, leaving Huo Yuhao alone by the lake.

After a long while, Huo Yuhao suddenly spoke up: "Aren't you coming out? This is for you." As he spoke, he took out the roasted meat that he had secretly left behind.