Chapter 14 You want me to play dating games with her?
As Huo Yuhao followed Yan Shaozhe out of the classroom, the previously silent Class 1 of freshmen instantly erupted into a commotion.
"Is he really only at the first ring? How could a single ring possibly beat Teacher Zhou, a Soul Emperor, like that?"
"Is this what a true genius is...?"
In the corner, a petite, short-haired girl rested her chin on her hand, staring dreamily at the classroom door.
The scene on the stage just now—the boy sitting lazily on the "throne" with his legs crossed, asking disdainfully, "Do you want to dance too?"
It was deeply imprinted in Xiao Xiao's mind.
Furthermore, the subtle influence of Indra's chakra transformed Huo Yuhao's original features, giving him a more angular and handsome appearance that was both alluring and dangerous.
So handsome...
That domineering aura of self-importance is far superior to those pretty boys who only know how to show off.
"snort."
A discordant snort interrupted Xiao Xiao's reverie.
Sitting in the front row, listening to the praise for Huo Yuhao around him, Wang Dong felt a strange pang of jealousy rising in his heart.
It's like a toy that originally belonged only to you, but suddenly everyone is eyeing it.
That guy Huo Yuhao...
She always has a deadpan expression and doesn't respond to anyone. What's so good about her?
Although he was cursing in his heart, Wang Dong's mind kept replaying Huo Yuhao's back.
...
Top floor, Dean's office.
Yan Shaozhe withdrew his hand from Huo Yuhao's shoulder, a hint of undisguised surprise flashing in his eyes.
Indeed, it's extraordinary.
Although my soul power isn't strong yet, these five elemental attributes...
Fire, water, wind, earth, and thunder—each of them contains extremely vibrant life force.
Yan Shaozhe secretly made his own plans.
If carefully nurtured, guide its water attribute evolution.
Perhaps it can truly reach the level of ultimate ice.
In that case, Xiao Tao's evil fire can be saved.
Thinking of his beloved disciple Ma Xiaotao, who caused him so much trouble, Yan Shaozhe looked at Huo Yuhao with even more kindness in his eyes, as if he were looking at a life-saving elixir.
"Yuhao."
After sitting back down at his desk, Yan Shaozhe took out an exquisite jade bottle from his drawer and pushed it in front of Huo Yuhao.
"Please accept this pill as an apology from the academy."
Huo Yuhao glanced at the jade bottle.
apologize?
Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of malice or theft.
"This pill is called the Mysterious Ice Pill."
Yan Shaozhe observed Huo Yuhao's expression and continued to throw out bait, "It is extremely precious and can greatly purify the soul power of water or ice attribute soul masters, assisting in cultivation."
"Furthermore, given your talent, I have decided to designate you as a core disciple of the Martial Soul Department ahead of schedule. The official announcement will be made after the freshman assessment."
At this point, Yan Shaozhe paused, his tone becoming serious:
"Yuhao, if you can cultivate your water attribute to the ultimate ice realm in the future... I am willing to make an exception and accept you as my personal disciple!"
Huo Yuhao took the jade bottle and stroked its surface.
I see.
Mystic Ice Pill, the ultimate ice, for personal disciples...
With this series of combined moves, the objective is quite clear.
It's for Ma Xiaotao, isn't it?
Knowing the plot well, he instantly understood Yan Shaozhe's intentions.
Ma Xiaotao, the woman who possesses the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul.
Driven by evil fire, his mind is clouded, and he could go berserk and harm people at any moment...
Huo Yuhao's mind conjured up images of the Jinchuriki in the Naruto world, who struggled in agony due to the rampage of the Tailed Beasts' power.
He does bear some resemblance to those failed Jinchūriki who couldn't control the Tailed Beast's chakra.
If I have the chance in the future, I can try to guide that crazy woman.
A pawn with top-tier combat power but unstable mind is exactly what the Akatsuki organization needs.
Huo Yuhao raised his head, his face showing an expression of being flattered.
"Thank you for your guidance, Dean. Yuhao will definitely work hard in his cultivation and live up to your expectations."
...
After Zhou Yi's farce ended, Class 1 of the freshmen welcomed a new class teacher, Wang Yan.
Compared to Zhou Yi's tyranny, Wang Yan was gentle and refined, and erudite, instantly transforming the teaching atmosphere from hell to heaven.
During this week, Huo Yuhao became the absolute focus of attention in the class.
Not only do boys admire his strength, but many girls also secretly admire him.
There are always people trying to strike up a conversation.
But Huo Yuhao's reaction is always the same.
Indifference, disregard, or a gaze that makes one feel as if they've fallen into an ice cave.
Soon, the grouping for the new student assessment began.
As expected, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao were grouped together by Wang Yan.
"Hello, Huo Yuhao."
As soon as the groups were formed, Xiao Xiao couldn't wait to come over.
She had styled her hair specially today, and with a sweet smile on her face, she looked at Huo Yuhao with a touch of shyness:
"I've admired you for a long time... You looked so cool when you lectured Teacher Zhou that day. My name is Xiao Xiao, and my martial soul is the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron. Please take care of me in the future."
Wang Dong stood to the side, arms crossed, head turned away, but ears perked up.
Huo Yuhao heard the voice, but only glanced at her sideways, his eyes showing no emotion.
"I don't have time to remember the names of ants."
After saying that, he turned and left without even pausing for a second.
Xiao Xiao's smile froze instantly.
Ants?
I am a genius with twin martial souls!
He actually called me an ant?
You said you didn't have time to remember my name?
"You...you!"
Xiao Xiao stomped her feet in anger, her eyes instantly reddening. "Huo Yuhao! You're so arrogant!"
...
Evening, in the dormitory.
Huo Yuhao sat cross-legged on the bed, cultivating the fusion of chakra and soul power.
Wang Dong lay on the opposite side, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
The scene of Xiao Xiao being humiliated during the day, while secretly satisfying her, also gave her a new understanding of Huo Yuhao.
"Hey, Huo Yuhao."
Wang Dong couldn't help but break the silence, "Xiao Xiao greeted you today, why did you talk like that? She's a beautiful woman, and she even said she likes you."
"Why are you like a block of wood, not reacting at all?"
As she spoke, a hint of sourness crept into her voice.
Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes, and the red magatama shimmered in the darkness.
like?
In this dog-eat-dog world, how can one talk about love?
My goal is to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, kill that man, and create a world with mothers.
I don't have time to play house with you guys.
"How boring."
Huo Yuhao's voice was calm, "Do you want me to play dating games with her? It's a waste of time."
Wang Dong choked for a moment, then sat up, staring at Huo Yuhao's cold profile, and asked, almost as if possessed:
"So...you don't have anyone you like? Or rather, don't you yearn for beautiful things?"
Huo Yuhao remained silent for a moment.
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dark night sky outside.
The moonlight shone on him, casting a long, lonely shadow behind him.
At that moment, his silhouette seemed to overlap with that of Madara Uchiha, who stood at the pinnacle of the ninja world, looking down upon all living beings.
Huo Yuhao didn't turn around, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a desolate and arrogant air of having seen through the true nature of the world:
"In this cruel reality, weakness is the original sin."
"Weakness is ugliness."
He reached out his hand, as if to grasp the moon in his palm.
"Only power is the only true wonder of this world."
Wang Dong stared blankly at that figure, opened his mouth, but found himself unable to utter a single word.
That suffocating aloofness and obsession with power terrified her.
Yet I was inexplicably fascinated.
End of this chapter...