Invitation: Huo Yuhao Joins the Tang Sect

"Yu Hao, did you come to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a Soul Ring as well?" Beibei asked.

"..."

Huo Yuhao remained silent for a long while before replying, "Yes, Big Brother Bei."

As soon as he said that,

Beibei nodded slightly and did not ask any further questions, such as why he had come alone to hunt.

"Since you're here for a Soul Ring, Little Yu Hao, come with us."

"Beibei and I came to the Star Dou Great Forest for Soul Rings too. We can help you find a suitable one while we're at it."

Tang Ya suggested at this point.

Beibei smiled and nodded as well. "Xiao Ya is right. You'll be safer traveling with us."

"This..."

Huo Yuhao hesitated for a moment. "I... I don't have any money."

In his memory, hiring people to help hunt Soul Beasts required Gold Soul Coins.

He only had seven Silver Soul Coins and five Copper Soul Coins on him—not even a single Gold Soul Coin.

"Little Yu Hao, you don't need to pay."

"Hunting a Century-Level Soul Beast isn't difficult for Beibei and me. It's no trouble at all."

Tang Ya was forthright and spoke bluntly.

"I..."

Huo Yuhao instinctively wanted to refuse.

However, Beibei saw the pressure weighing on Huo Yuhao's mind and immediately said, "It's fine. Consider it payment for the grilled fish you gave Xiao Ya and me earlier."

"The fish itself may not be worth much, but your grilling skills are. We really liked it, and we'll come find you whenever we want some in the future."

As his voice fell,

The burden in Huo Yuhao's heart immediately lessened. He hurriedly bowed in thanks. "Thank you, Big Brother Bei. Thank you, Sister Xiao Ya."

Seeing this,

Beibei and Tang Ya both smiled.

"Yu Hao, we sensed a powerful spiritual fluctuation earlier. Is your Martial Soul of the spiritual attribute?" Beibei asked.

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Yes. My Martial Soul is Spirit Eyes, a Mutated Martial Soul with a spiritual attribute."

"A Body Martial Soul?"

Tang Ya's eyes lit up. Her mind raced as a few thoughts came to her, and she continued asking, "Little Yu Hao, where are you from? Do you have any other family?"

"..."

Huo Yuhao was silent for a long while before saying, "There's no one else. It's just me."

Beibei immediately understood something.

Tang Ya, meanwhile, looked delighted and blurted out, "That's wonderful."

As soon as she said it,

Huo Yuhao was instantly dumbfounded.

Beibei looked speechless. Unable to stop himself, he raised a hand and knocked Tang Ya on the head. "What kind of thing is that to say?"

Tang Ya immediately realized she had misspoken.

But Beibei had actually hit her!

"I didn't mean it that way." Tang Ya glared at Beibei, then turned to Huo Yuhao. "Little Yu Hao, since you're all alone now, why don't you join our sect?"

"A sect?"

Huo Yuhao was taken aback.

He had heard of sects back when he was at the Duke's Mansion. Some sects were especially powerful, powerful enough that even the Duke's Mansion had to take them seriously.

If he could join such a sect, then perhaps he would have hope of taking revenge.

"Sister Xiao Ya, what is the name of your and Big Brother Bei's sect?" Huo Yuhao asked.

"The Tang Sect... once the continent's number one sect." Tang Ya wore a solemn expression, though there was also a trace of pride in her eyes.

The Tang Sect!

Hearing those two words, Huo Yuhao's body trembled.

Although the Tang Sect had now declined, that did nothing to diminish its renown.

After all, the person who had founded it was a legendary god!

A sect that had produced a god was surely extraordinary. If he could receive the Tang Sect's guidance, then perhaps revenge was within reach.

"Yu Hao, you've heard of the Tang Sect?"

Beibei asked.

"Yes." Huo Yuhao nodded. "My mother used to tell me stories about the Tang Sect, but I never knew where it was."

Tang Ya's eyes immediately reddened. She shook her head and said, "The Tang Sect's residence and foundation have already been taken away. At present, only Beibei and I remain."

"I am the Tang Sect's current sect master, and Beibei is my founding eldest disciple."

"Ah?"

Huo Yuhao froze, staring at the two of them in surprise.

A sect that had once produced a god had actually declined to this extent, with only two people left.

But Tang Ya and Beibei were master and disciple?

Based on his earlier guesses, they did not seem like master and disciple at all. Instead, they seemed more like a... couple?

Beibei seemed to see what Huo Yuhao was thinking. He immediately gave a light cough and said, "Yu Hao, you've seen the Tang Sect's current situation. Although only Xiao Ya and I remain, we will definitely work hard to restore the Tang Sect's former glory."

"If you are willing, you are welcome to join us."

"The Tang Sect has many Peerless Skills, and one cultivation method in particular is extremely suited to your Spirit Eyes Martial Soul. It will greatly benefit your future development."

"Also, our Tang Sect has one annual recommendation spot that allows admission to the Continent's Number One Academy, Shrek Academy, without an exam. If you join us, this year's vacant spot can go to you."

Hearing Beibei's words, Huo Yuhao was moved.

The Tang Sect had a cultivation method suited to him!

And there was even a place at Shrek Academy!

If he could seize this opportunity and achieve success in his studies, he would surely be able to avenge himself upon the Duke's Mansion one day!

"Sister Xiao Ya, Big Brother Bei, I am willing to join the Tang Sect," Huo Yuhao said earnestly.

"Yu Hao, think this through carefully."

Beibei's expression turned solemn. "Joining a sect is no trivial matter, especially the Tang Sect. Its rules are stricter, and you must never betray it. Otherwise, neither Xiao Ya nor I will spare you."

"Furthermore, even if you wish to leave one day, you must return everything belonging to the Tang Sect."

"Think it over seriously. Don't agree in a moment of impulse just because Xiao Ya and I are preparing to help you obtain a Soul Ring."

"Even if you do not join us, we will still help you find a suitable first Soul Ring."

Tang Ya nodded as well. "Beibei is right, Little Yu Hao. You must think this through carefully."

"Sister Xiao Ya, Big Brother Bei, I have already thought it through. I have decided to join the Tang Sect and work toward its revival."

Huo Yuhao remained utterly serious.

"Good, very well said!"

Tang Ya was delighted and extremely excited.

Beibei, standing beside her, also nodded slightly, a smile on his lips.

They had picked up a Body Martial Soul genius for free, and an eye Martial Soul at that. Their luck was truly good.

Although Huo Yuhao's talent was not especially high, the determination written across his face showed that he possessed an unyielding spirit. What he lacked was only an opportunity.

And the Tang Sect was that opportunity.

"Little Yu Hao, become my disciple."

"There are only three of us in the Tang Sect now, so there aren't that many rules."

"Bow to me once and address me as Teacher. That will mean you have joined the Tang Sect."

Tang Ya put away her smile and adopted a solemn expression.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao nodded. He immediately performed the disciple's ceremony before Tang Ya. "Disciple Huo Yuhao greets Teacher."

After the simple ceremony, Huo Yuhao officially became the Tang Sect's second disciple.

A smile appeared on Beibei's face as well, and the way he looked at Huo Yuhao gained a touch more gentle concern.

From this day onward, Huo Yuhao was his junior disciple.

"Alright, Yu Hao."

"This is the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record. It contains five Peerless Skills and the Hundred Forms of Hidden Weapons. Of them, the Purple Demon Eye is the most suited to you. If there is anything you do not understand, ask me or Beibei."

Tang Ya handed the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record to Huo Yuhao.