Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Yue and said in a calm voice, "Since things have been cleared up, let's head back."
To his surprise, Gu Yue shook her head. "I still have some things to do. You go back first."
Although the relationship between the two was very close, Huo Yuhao had always maintained a sense of boundaries.
In matters like this, he wouldn't pry. He simply said, "Then I'll head back first."
"Mm!" Gu Yue nodded with a smile.
Huo Yuhao then turned around and walked back in the direction they had come from.
However, the moment he turned his back, the gentle smile on his face vanished, replaced by a look of solemnity mixed with complexity. His brow furrowed slightly, his lips pressed into a line, and the corners of his mouth dipped slightly.
He had figured out Gu Yue's "identity," but he didn't dare to keep asking.
He was afraid of hearing the answer he didn't want to hear; he was afraid Gu Yue would say that one day they might stand on opposite sides.
Deep in his eyes, a trace of guilt also flickered. After all, he had lied to Gu Yue and hidden his own identity. He told her he was a descendant of the Spirit Ice Douluo, but he didn't tell her that he was the Spirit Ice Douluo himself. But this was something he had to do out of necessity; this secret could not be revealed yet.
At this moment, as Gu Yue watched Huo Yuhao's retreating figure, the expression on her face also changed.
The rare trace of softness on her face receded like the tide, turning into her usual coldness.
Gu Yue sighed with an indescribable heaviness. Those beautiful purple eyes also held a hint of apology at this moment. She had also lied; she had hidden her identity and her purpose, but she had no choice.
As the Silver Dragon King and the supreme leader of the Soul Beast Clan, she had to do this for the future of the Soul Beast Clan!
At the thought of going to war against humans in the future, where Huo Yuhao would definitely stand in her way, a wave of irritability washed over her heart.
"Our Silver Dragon King's emotions seem quite unstable." A voice suddenly came, carrying a hint of mockery, causing Gu Yue to instinctively startle.
Her body stiffened slightly, and a flash of vigilance crossed her purple eyes. But after recognizing the voice, she instantly relaxed again.
She turned around and saw a beautiful girl with silver hair—wasn't it Na'er! She was standing in the shade of a tree not far away, sunlight dappling over her through the leaves, the mottled light and shadow dancing on her face.
Gu Yue frowned and asked, "What are you doing here?"
Na'er didn't mind and walked over with a smile. "You and I are one and the same; don't always speak so harshly!"
Seeing that Gu Yue didn't speak and was only staring coldly at her with those purple eyes, Na'er asked again, "What? After falling in love with a human, you can't bring yourself to do it? Don't forget your identity!"
Gu Yue's face darkened. When they took human form, she was the primary body. Being "lectured" by her own one-third always caused a nameless fire to rise in her heart.
She looked at Na'er and snorted, "I have my own plans."
The smile on Na'er's face instantly vanished, and that charming little face became uncharacteristically serious. Her originally silver pupils instantly turned into golden vertical slits, radiating a heart-palpitating pressure.
The aura of the Golden Dragon King flashed and disappeared from her body, as if reminding Gu Yue that she was no longer the same Na'er as before.
"Huo Yuhao's talent is unprecedented. If he grows up, he will definitely be the greatest obstacle to our grand plan." Na'er's voice was cold, carrying a hint of killing intent.
Then her gaze sharpened, a cold light flashing in those golden vertical pupils. "I think it's better to stifle him now before he grows up, to save you from being conflicted in the future!"
A flash of surprise crossed Gu Yue's eyes. She couldn't believe such words had actually come from Na'er's mouth.
After all, her previous impression of this "one-third" was that she was brainless, only knowing how to eat and play all day long. Could it be the influence of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline? Did that power change her mindset?
Gu Yue glanced at Na'er, a warning flashing in her purple eyes.
She said in a low, majestic voice, "Don't act recklessly. I have my own plans."
"Yuhao doesn't have much ill will toward Soul Beasts. In the future, he might even be used by us."
When she said this, even Gu Yue didn't know if she really thought so or if she was just trying to protect Huo Yuhao.
Her heart was a mess.
The trace of madness on Na'er's face vanished, and the golden vertical pupils changed back into silver eyes.
That charming little face returned to its usual harmless appearance.
She shrugged. "Suit yourself. Everything centers around you anyway!"
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The events of that day were like an interlude, yet they left an indelible mark on both of their hearts. Afterward, the relationship between Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue didn't seem to grow distant because of it. To outsiders, they were still inseparable, still talking and laughing just as before.
But only the two of them knew that things were different now. Both were filled with guilt, becoming cautious when facing each other. They tacitly avoided thinking about the future, instead cherishing every moment they spent together now.
Another afternoon, the sky looked somewhat gloomy. Lead-gray clouds hung low, as if it were about to rain at any moment.
Just as Huo Yuhao finished his Cultivation, he saw Gu Yue and Na'er as soon as he stepped out the door. The two stood side by side in the corridor, one as cold as frost, the other as lively as fire.
Na'er looked at Huo Yuhao and said, "Don't always be so busy with Cultivation. Today, I'll take you guys for a stroll around Sea God Island!"
Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "Didn't Xie Xie and Xiaoyan always say they wanted to see Sea God Island? Where are they?"
Among those who came out of Class Zero, only Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan had never been to Sea God Island. This core area of Shrek Academy filled them with curiosity. They had mentioned more than once that they wanted to see the legendary Golden Tree and the Sea God Pavilion.
With Na'er's status, taking a few Outer Court Students into Sea God Island was naturally not a problem. She was Yun Ming's Personal Disciple, the "Little Tyrant" of Sea God Island.
Na'er held her head high. "Naturally, I haven't forgotten them. I came to find you first. I know where they are. Follow me."
After saying that, she turned and left, her silver ponytail swaying gently behind her.
Na'er walked at the front, with Gu Yue and Huo Yuhao following behind her.
The three walked through the campus, passing the Teaching Buildings, the Playground, and the Tree-lined Path filled with sycamores, going all the way from the Cultivation Area to the Dormitory Area. The surrounding scenery changed from broad training grounds to dense buildings, and from noisy crowds to quiet courtyards.
But before Na'er could reach their "destination," a figure rushed over—wasn't it Xu Xiaoyan! Her hair was a bit messy, and her face was full of anxiety. Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry at this moment.
When she saw Gu Yue's group, it was as if she had seen her saviors, and her eyes instantly lit up. She quickly changed direction and rushed toward them.
Seeing Xu Xiaoyan's panicked state, they all knew something had happened. The three also instantly picked up speed, their feet moving like the wind as they quickly ran toward Xu Xiaoyan.
When the groups met, Xu Xiaoyan blurted out, "Quick, Xie Xie is in danger!"
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
2 Reviews = 1 Extra Chapter
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