Chapter 58: First Encounter with Huo Yuhao
Both groups stood still, facing each other.
Du Qianjue observed the Shrek Academy group with interest, particularly focusing on Huo Yuhao. The Shrek group, however, looked extremely tense.
Even though Du Qianjue and Snow Empress hadn't deliberately exerted any pressure, the overwhelming aura from both of them made the Shrek Academy's leading teacher's scalp tingle.
He was a Soul Emperor, but he felt a strong sense of threat from both individuals opposite him.
He wasn't their match!
But... they were so young!
Du Qianjue naturally didn't need any introduction, being the same age as Huo Yuhao, while Ice Empress, not being human, didn't age like humans. Although there were many old monsters on the Douluo Continent who maintained their youthful appearance, the Shrek teacher could see at a glance that Du Qianjue was genuinely young.
On the other hand, Snow Empress seemed shrouded in mist. At first glance, she appeared to be an ordinary woman, but the cool, transcendent aura she exuded was anything but ordinary.
Ordinary people couldn't enter the Star Dou Forest.
The Shrek teacher was anxious, but the students behind him were somewhat dazed.
The beauty of Du Qianjue solutes and Snow Empress was too striking!
They were all from the outer courtyard, which boasted two renowned beauties, Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan. But before Ice Empress, these two first-year beauties paled in comparison!
Huo Yuhao was no exception.
He had always thought that Bei Bei and Tang Ya were the most beautiful couple. But now, seeing Du Qianjue and Snow Empress holding hands, the title of 'fairy couple' in his mind immediately shifted to this pair.
"This kind of love is so enviable. I wish I had such a beautiful girlfriend," Huo Yuhao thought with some envy.
Du Qianjue didn't speak to them. There was no need to—what was the point?
Staying here was just to see if Huo Yuhao would still become the 'cheat' character he was destined to be.
It was evident that he wouldn't.
Du Qianjue keen eyes could tell much about Huo Yuhao at a glance. He couldn't see everything, but he got the gist.
He even sensed a familiar aura on Huo Yuhao.
After Tang San relocated all the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, their residual aura remained. Du Qianjue, having sensed this aura before, could identify it on Huo Yuhao, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly which herb he had consumed.
"Looks like Tang San panicked. All of Huo Yuhao's opportunities were taken by me, leaving this poor kid underdeveloped. So Tang San had to step in himself?" Du Qianjue smirked, amused.
Zhou Yi's foolish training methods wouldn't suit Huo Yuhao; even Du Qianjue knew that with certainty.
Huo Yuhao, already underdeveloped, wouldn't have a healthy body after enduring Zhou Yi's harsh regime.
Looking at Huo Yuhao, Du Qianjue could guess most of the situation.
Despite his poor childhood nutrition, Huo Yuhao didn't show any signs of deficiency and even carried the aura of an immortal herb.
Clearly, Tang San had given him the herb.
In today's Douluo Continent, who else besides Tang San had such high-grade items?
Oh, excluding Ice Empress. The ten-thousand-year-old Snow Lotus she wore as a bracelet was just for decoration.
Du Qianjue, well-versed in the original story, accurately guessed Huo Yuhao's general experiences.
Having seen what he wanted, Du Qianjue took Ice Empress's hand and left.
The Shrek group only saw a blur as the couple vanished.
The Shrek teacher sighed in relief, realizing his back was drenched in cold sweat.
The outer courtyard students, however, were excitedly discussing Du Qianjue and Ice Empress, prompting the teacher to sternly shut them up.
"Do you think you weaklings can gossip about such strong individuals?" he almost yelled.
They might still be nearby!
If you want to die, don't drag me into it!
Du Qianjue and Snow Empress certainly didn't care about these people. Huo Yuhao's weak aura of just reaching level twenty made him lose interest entirely.
Though he didn't think much of Huo Yuhao, there was no need to personally cause trouble for him.
With a soul core already formed and on the brink of becoming a Soul Sage, why bother with a level twenty weakling?
Moreover, Du Qianjue had no grudge against Huo Yuhao. Letting him grow wouldn't affect him. If Huo Yuhao dared to trouble him, he'd certainly retaliate with intensity.
A keen reader of the original story, Du Qianjue knew exactly how to handle Huo Yuhao.
"You seemed interested in that group just now?" Snow Empress asked, tilting her head and blinking.
Snow Empress was tall, standing at 1.8 meters barefoot. With ten-centimeter crystal heels, she towered impressively. If Du Qianjue weren't already 1.9 meters tall, he'd feel quite pressured.
And her figure was stunning!
Du Qianjue felt dazed by Ice Empress's casual beauty.
It was torture, being unable to touch—he had endured this for years.
"Time passes so slowly," Du Qianjue sighed.
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A question mark appeared above Ice Empress's head.
Is my man crazy? Why is he answering randomly?
But soon, Snow Empress understood, her cheeks blushing.
Du Qianjue had often mumbled about eating her up when he grew a bit older. Though she had lived long, she was still a maiden!
"I'm asking you a question!" Snow Empress playfully rolled her eyes, her ears turning red.
"Ahem... just a bit. That group is from Shrek. I was curious," Du Qianjue coughed, masking his embarrassment.
"Is that so...?" Snow Empress pondered, nodding.
Du Qianjue hadn't told the whole truth, but it didn't matter. If he said it was no big deal, it probably wasn't.
"Should we find Di Tian? As the Beast God of Star Dou, he should know if there are any soul beasts nearing their end, right?" Du Qianjue finally voiced his question.
"If you were in his position, would you allow someone to come to your territory and take away soul beasts nearing their end?"
"If they had great potential and were willing, I'd have no objection," Snow Empress nodded.
"So there's a chance?"
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