Chapter 43: Encounter with Huo Wu Again
Time flew by, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, Xiao Yu, together with his team members Ikki, Eden, Zilong, as well as Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, utilized various advantageous conditions to intensify their training. Everyone's strength was rapidly improving. Currently:
- Xiao Yu, Level 45 Assault System Battle Soul Master.
- Eden, Level 43 Control System Battle Soul Master.
- Ikki, Level 43 Assault System Battle Soul Master.
- Zilong, Level 42 Assault System Battle Soul Master.
- Soma, Level 39 Assault System Battle Soul Grandmaster.
- Yuna, Level 38 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Grandmaster.
- Miimei, Level 38 Support System Battle Soul Grandmaster.
- Xie Wu, Level 36 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Grandmaster.
- Io, Level 33 Assault System Battle Soul Grandmaster.
After her martial soul evolved into the Jade Scaled Dragon, Dugu Yan abandoned her previous control system path, which used poison to dominate the battlefield. Instead, she now followed a strong attack system route, leveraging the strengths of her dragon-type soul beast. Her soul power had reached Level 38, which was supposed to be her level four years later when encountering the Shrek Seven Devils in the Soto City Great Soul Arena.
Ye Lingling also achieved her future level, reaching Level 35 in the support system. It must be said that immortal herbs are like a divine cheat for soul masters in their cultivation journey.
In addition, thanks to deliberate promotion by the Nine Hearts Begonia family, and witnessing the impact of soul tools in soul master battles, nobles in Heaven Dou City eagerly sought them out, causing soul tool sales to skyrocket. The Nine Stars Hall was now experiencing a financial boom, raking in money daily.
However, Xiao Yu was curious because, according to Ye Renxin, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan had contacted him, yet Xiao Yu had never seen anyone from the clan place an order. He wondered what they were considering.
Regardless, Xiao Yu remained calm. The bait had been set, and he didn't believe that Ning Fengzhi would be uninterested in soul tools that could provide protection for support system soul masters.
As for the construction of their branch, the area near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was originally Dugu Bo's territory. With Dugu Bo's status in the Heaven Dou Empire, who would dare to object?
Seeing that everything was falling into place, Xiao Yu could no longer resist Ye Lingling's repeated requests and finally agreed to accompany her to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy was located outside Heaven Dou City, not too far from the Sunset Forest. It was set in a beautiful environment by the mountains and water, with comprehensive facilities. If not for the academy's poor atmosphere and the Heaven Dou Empire's deeply rooted corruption, Xiao Yu might have seriously considered Ye Lingling's proposal.
"Xiao Yu, coming at the right time is better than coming early!"
Ye Lingling excitedly acted as Xiao Yu's guide, introducing the various facilities of the academy. They happened to arrive at the Battle Arena: "Today, Blazing Academy and Divine Wind Academy are here for an exchange. Xiao Yu, let's go take a look!"
Blazing Academy and Divine Wind Academy?
Xiao Yu nodded slightly. These two academies were among the Five Elemental Academies of the Heaven Dou Empire. In the upcoming Soul Master Competition in a few years, they would give Shrek Academy quite a bit of trouble, being formidable opponents second only to the Spirit Hall Academy. It would be good to understand their strength in advance.
"Alright, Xiao Yu, so you're here!"
Before Xiao Yu could get closer to the battle stage, a cold voice rang out, and a fiery red figure suddenly blocked his path.
Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback. Blocking his path was a tall woman dressed in a gold and red long dress, with dark red hair that accentuated her strikingly beautiful face.
Before Xiao Yu could react, two men walked up behind her. The man on the left wore a mask and was dressed in an elegant suit of blue and silver. When Xiao Yu saw the man on the right, his heart skipped a beat, and a nearly forgotten memory resurfaced in his mind.
The man on the right was of medium build and had a very ordinary appearance, but his eyes sparkled with fiery light. His broad shoulders and golden-red team uniform gave him an imposing presence despite his otherwise unremarkable face. He was none other than Huo Wushuang, whom Xiao Yu had once met in the Star Dou Forest!
That meant the woman blocking his way was Huo Wu, and the elegant young man on the left was likely Feng Xiaotian, the devoted admirer from the Sky Wind Academy who had managed to win Huo Wu's favor.
When Xiao Yu had encountered Huo Wu in the Star Dou Forest, she was only eight years old. After that brief meeting, they hadn't seen each other for five years. Huo Wu had grown and changed significantly in that time, so Xiao Yu didn't recognize her immediately. However, Huo Wushuang was already nearly twelve back then, and soul masters matured early. He hadn't changed much over the past five years, so Xiao Yu recognized him at a glance.
Upon realizing who they were, Xiao Yu recalled the promise he had made back then. He had vaguely agreed to visit the intermediate soul master academy affiliated with the Blazing Academy after graduating from the primary academy. To be honest, if he hadn't run into Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang today, he would have completely forgotten about it.
"So it's Miss Huo Wu. Long time no see!"
Since he had broken his promise, Xiao Yu felt a bit awkward and forced a smile at Huo Wu.
"Well, it really is you!"
Huo Wu had also been unsure, as Xiao Yu had only been eight years old at the time, and five years had changed him significantly as well. However, Huo Wu had a keen sense of perception. Xiao Yu's martial soul had a strong dark attribute, which was extremely rare on the continent. Plus, she had overheard Ye Lingling calling Xiao Yu by name, prompting her to stop and confirm her suspicions.
Hearing Huo Wu's response, Xiao Yu regretted it immediately. Over five years, Huo Wu had changed drastically, just like he had. He should have pretended not to recognize her.
"Xiao Yu, who is she?"
At that moment, Ye Lingling suddenly wrapped her arm around Xiao Yu's, glaring at Huo Wu with an unfriendly look. The usually kind girl seemed ready to shoot sparks from her eyes.
"Ahem!"
Xiao Yu cleared his throat and said to Ye Lingling, "This is Miss Huo Wu from Blazing Academy. We met once while hunting for soul rings in the Star Dou Forest. We are barely acquaintances."
"Friends? Who said we are friends?"
Huo Wu, with her fiery temperament, retorted coldly, "Are there people in this world who deceive their friends and break their promises? Tell me, you promised me back then, why did you break your word? I even sent people to inquire about you at your primary soul master academy!"
"Xiao Yu, what did you promise her?"
Ye Lingling tightened her grip on Xiao Yu's arm, twisting his muscle painfully, and asked in a somewhat displeased tone, as she looked at Huo Wu, who seemed like she had been abandoned by a heartless lover.
(End of the chapter)
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