Body Conducts Electricity

"Yuhao, I just realized—you're actually a hopeless do-gooder..."

Xiao Wu turned to look at Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao asked in confusion, "How am I a hopeless do-gooder?"

Xiao Wu sneered. "Can't you tell Tang San doesn't like you? He never wanted to be friends with you. You wanted to treat him to a meal during the day, and at night you even helped him clean his garden. If you're not a hopeless do-gooder, then who is?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "We're classmates. If I can help, then I'll help."

At that moment, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness suddenly chuckled and popped out. "Yuhao, did you hear that? Even your mother-in-law thinks you're a hopeless do-gooder. That Tang San isn't a good person at all. You treat him so well, but he might not even appreciate it."

Huo Yuhao said, "It was just a small favor. If he really asked me to help too much, I wouldn't do it."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said earnestly, "It's good that you understand. Don't do anything foolish. In the future, you'll still have to compete with Tang San for a God Seat... By the way, why isn't your mother-in-law speaking up for your father-in-law? Why is she speaking up for you instead?"

Huo Yuhao: "..."

To be honest, I wasn't too sure either...

"Judging by your expression, you probably don't know either. Hehe, I won't disturb you two any longer." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm gave another meaningful chuckle before his figure vanished.

When Huo Yuhao came back to his senses, he found Xiao Wu stretching her body, extending her arms and legs, then twisting her hips.

"What are you doing?" Huo Yuhao could not help asking.

Xiao Wu glanced at Huo Yuhao. "Did you think I pulled you out here for a heart-to-heart?"

"Wasn't that why?" Huo Yuhao asked.

Xiao Wu rolled her eyes. "Of course not. I want to challenge you again. I was careless during the day, and I'm not convinced. Let's fight again!"

Huo Yuhao casually pulled out the Electric Baton and asked with a half-smile, "Are you sure?"

The moment Xiao Wu saw the Electric Baton, she jumped in fright and hurriedly retreated two steps. "Y-you're not allowed to use your Black Iron Rod. That thing is way too powerful..."

"Let's compare our own strength. Do you dare?"

Xiao Wu looked at Huo Yuhao provocatively.

What would I have to be afraid of...? Huo Yuhao immediately said, "Fine, let's do it. Who's afraid of whom?"

Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue. "You're about to see how amazing Sister Xiao Wu is. When I beat you flat later, don't cry!"

Huo Yuhao did not answer. He merely crooked a finger at her.

Xiao Wu leaped up and kicked directly at Huo Yuhao's chest, moving incredibly fast.

Huo Yuhao swiftly sidestepped the kick. His hand instinctively grabbed Xiao Wu's ankle, and he then kicked at her left foot.

This scene was almost identical to what had happened that morning.

Xiao Wu reacted the same way as well. She sprang into the air and used the force of her spin to free her ankle from Huo Yuhao's grip, then hooked both legs around Huo Yuhao's neck.

Before her legs could clamp around his neck, Huo Yuhao successfully shoved both hands between them.

But to Huo Yuhao's surprise, Xiao Wu's calves were no longer as soft and springy as before. They had become very hard.

The instant he touched them, Huo Yuhao understood. Xiao Wu had probably tied sandbags around her calves!

Huo Yuhao was stunned. She would not let him use the Electric Baton, yet she had gone and used sandbags herself?

A tremendous force struck him. As Huo Yuhao exerted himself, the friction made the backs of his hands sting, but he still could not pry Xiao Wu's legs apart.

Just like that, Xiao Wu threw Huo Yuhao out. Yet as he was flung away, Huo Yuhao pulled the Electric Baton from his waist and jabbed it against Xiao Wu's thigh.

"Aah!!"

Two cries of agony rang out at the same time.

One belonged to Xiao Wu, and one belonged to Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao had forgotten one thing. The rubber casing was insulated, but the body conducted electricity.

Xiao Wu was still connected to him!

The two instantly lost all their strength and hit the ground with two thuds.

Then Huo Yuhao let out another cry of pain—Xiao Wu had landed on top of him.

Huo Yuhao lay flat on the ground while Xiao Wu sprawled weakly across his chest. The two exchanged miserable looks, and Xiao Wu said feebly, "You... you're really ruthless. You even shocked yourself..."

Huo Yuhao said with a bitter smile, "In the heat of the moment, I forgot that bodies conduct electricity too..."

They remained in that position, neither of them able to get up.

After quite a while, Xiao Wu finally recovered a little strength. She groped around on Huo Yuhao's body for a while and nearly looked in the wrong place before finally finding the Electric Baton.

Xiao Wu said fiercely, "I'm confiscating this thing! You're not allowed to use it when you fight me from now on!"

Huo Yuhao gathered some strength and sat up. That shock had truly numbed him, and even now, his entire body still felt tingling and weak.

After a while longer, the two had mostly recovered. Xiao Wu stood up and said, "Again! I've confiscated your Black Iron Rod. Let's see what other tricks you have!"

Huo Yuhao pointed at Xiao Wu's calves. "You cheated. You clearly said we'd rely on our own strength, so what was with tying sandbags on? Wasn't that cheating?"

Xiao Wu's pretty face reddened. "I-I... How can tying sandbags count as cheating in a Soul Master's affair...? Fine, I'll take them off."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu untied the sandbags from both legs. "Is this okay now?"

Only then did Huo Yuhao nod.

Xiao Wu glanced at Huo Yuhao. Her delicate brows suddenly furrowed slightly. "What's that on you?"

As she spoke, she moved closer to Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao asked strangely, "What could be on me... Holy—!"

Once she came within a meter, Xiao Wu flicked her head, and her Scorpion Tail Braid lashed toward his neck like a whip.

Fortunately, Huo Yuhao reacted quickly. He immediately tilted his head back and narrowly dodged Xiao Wu's Scorpion Tail Braid.

"Hehe, you're pretty quick!" Xiao Wu laughed softly and instantly closed the distance between them. They had already been within a meter of each other, but now they were practically pressed together.

Xiao Wu wrapped both arms around Huo Yuhao's waist and pushed off the ground. The force traveled up from her feet, along her waist and back, and into her arms, and she actually lifted Huo Yuhao up before throwing him backward!

Huo Yuhao had no time to appreciate the softness of Xiao Wu's figure. If she successfully threw him like this, his head would probably end up buried in the dirt!

Huo Yuhao was in midair and had nothing to push off from, but his combat experience was extensive. He immediately wrapped his arms around Xiao Wu in return, exerted force through his waist and abdomen, and kicked both feet violently toward the sky. Using the momentum of the swing, he sent Xiao Wu flying as well.

Xiao Wu looked stunned. She had never imagined that someone could launch such a counterattack in midair.

Wasn't this combat talent too terrifying?

Taking advantage of Xiao Wu's moment of distraction, Huo Yuhao swiftly adjusted his position and switched their upper and lower positions. If they fell now, Xiao Wu would hit the ground first.

Xiao Wu hurriedly adjusted her body, trying to force Huo Yuhao beneath her.

In that brief instant, the two fought in midair for the right to be on top.