Fated Roommates

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Huo Yuhao opened his dormitory door, and a gust of air thick with dust billowed out.

He used his Soul Power to make himself a Soul Power mask.

Huo Yuhao stepped into the dormitory, opened the window, and let the room air out for about five minutes. At last, the air smelled bearable.

Once the room had aired out, Huo Yuhao inspected its furnishings.

The dormitory was rather small, with a private bathroom and toilet at the far end.

The room contained two large beds, two wardrobes, a table, and a Soul Guide Lamp.

Huo Yuhao lightly touched the wooden table with his finger. A considerable layer of dust coated it.

With a proper sense of hygiene, Huo Yuhao knew that living somewhere dusty would be miserable.

Huo Yuhao went to the student supplies shop, bought a basin and three rags, and began a thorough cleaning of his dormitory.

Of course, Huo Yuhao couldn't do all the cleaning alone. She summoned her Ice Snow Empress Martial Soul.

As soon as the Ice Snow Empress Martial Soul appeared, it began to snow lightly under Huo Yuhao's control.

The snow melted into water. Huo Yuhao infused a rag with Soul Power and gave the dusty surfaces a gentle wipe. They were clean in an instant.

After nearly half an hour of hard work, Huo Yuhao looked at the spotless dormitory and nodded with satisfaction.

He used Spirit Detection Sharing to check every corner of the room and make sure it was clean. A sense of pride welled up in Huo Yuhao. As expected of me!

After cultivating for a few hours, Huo Yuhao glanced at the clock. It was almost time for his meeting with Xiao Xiao.

Huo Yuhao waited outside the cafeteria. About half a minute later, Xiao Xiao arrived.

Compared to that morning, Xiao Xiao had clearly taken extra care with her appearance that evening.

She had applied a light touch of makeup to her sweet, adorable face and wore a very clean, simple white dress.

The hem of the dress fell just to Xiao Xiao's knees, leaving her slender, snow-white calves bare. Below them were a pair of little white shoes and white socks.

Huo Yuhao took a quick look. Judging by those tiny white shoes, he could imagine what a delicate little "ice cream" her feet must be.

Xiao Xiao hurried over to Huo Yuhao. "Sorry, sorry, Yuhao. I'm not late, am I?"

"There was a lot of dust in my dorm, so I couldn't help cleaning it one more time."

"Then I took a bath, and I didn't realize it would get this late..."

Huo Yuhao cut her off. "It's fine. I just got here, too. Let's go in and eat!"

After enjoying dinner in the cafeteria, Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao walked side by side across the plaza.

They chatted and laughed along the way. Suddenly, Huo Yuhao noticed Xiao Xiao stumble.

He reached out to steady her. "What's wrong, Xiao Xiao? Watch where you're going. It wouldn't be good if you fell."

Feeling the warmth of Huo Yuhao's embrace and the faint warmth of his touch, Xiao Xiao's face turned bright red in an instant.

"I'm fine. I just bumped my foot while tidying the dorm this afternoon, then ran around a bit. Don't worry, Yuhao, I'm okay."

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "That's not something to brush off. You should've told me you hurt your foot. We could've postponed this meal until tomorrow."

As Xiao Xiao cried out in surprise, Huo Yuhao swept her up in his arms.

"Let's find somewhere first so I can treat your injury."

"Are you a doctor?"

"No, but I have plenty of experience with bumps and sprains!"

Carrying Xiao Xiao in his arms, Huo Yuhao found a quiet grove.

Xiao Xiao looped her jade-like arms around Huo Yuhao's neck. She didn't refuse his kindness. Whether she was taking advantage of a handsome guy or he was taking advantage of her was hard to say!

As she followed Huo Yuhao into the grove, Xiao Xiao looked around at the tranquil surroundings and couldn't help thinking of the romance comics she'd read.

The hero and heroine were...

Huo Yuhao carried Xiao Xiao to a flat spot, took a small black chair from his Storage Belt, and set her down on it.

"Which foot?"

Xiao Xiao's face turned bright red. It was just as well that the light was poor here, or she really would have run away.

Under Huo Yuhao's expectant gaze, Xiao Xiao shyly held out her right foot.

Huo Yuhao took her trembling little foot and gently pulled off the white shoe.

It was nighttime, and the light was dim. So how was Huo Yuhao going to treat Xiao Xiao? Don't forget, one of Huo Yuhao's Martial Souls was Spirit Eyes.

He could see her tiny foot, as delicate as a work of art and clad in a white sock, perfectly clearly.

He pulled the sock halfway off and quickly found the problem: the area just below Xiao Xiao's ankle was slightly swollen.

For an injury of this severity, Huo Yuhao first massaged it for a while.

A trace of pain crossed Xiao Xiao's face. "Yuhao, it hurts a little. Could you press more gently?"

"Bear with it. This is good for you. After I finish treating it, your foot will be better by tomorrow."

Huo Yuhao didn't even look up, so Xiao Xiao could only endure it in silence.

Once he had massaged it enough, an icy blue glow shimmered in Huo Yuhao's hand.

Xiao Xiao felt a cool sensation in her mind and asked curiously, "Yuhao, is your Martial Soul ice-based?"

"That's right." Huo Yuhao watched the redness and swelling fade. "All done. Rest in bed in your dorm tomorrow, and your foot should be completely healed by the end of the day!"

Feeling the pain ease considerably, Xiao Xiao said, "Thank you, Yuhao."

"You're welcome. I'll walk you back tonight!"

Huo Yuhao swept Xiao Xiao into his arms again and carried her all the way to the third floor of the dormitory. With a red face, Xiao Xiao said goodbye to him.

Back in his dorm, Huo Yuhao meditated and cultivated on his bed for a while, but the result was the same as before: his cultivation hadn't increased at all.

Huo Yuhao entered his Sea of Consciousness. Electrolux took one look at him.

"What, are you getting frustrated because your cultivation is barely increasing?"

Huo Yuhao nodded. "It took me more than two years just to advance two levels! Teacher, that's slower than a snail."

Electrolux advised him, "Life is long. Don't rush ahead and act recklessly!"

"Your cultivation is in a class of its own among your peers. There's no need to be so impatient."

"When it's time to break through, you'll break through naturally. Forcing it will only put more strain on your body. Learn to calm your mind, Yuhao!"

"I can't calm down!"

"Then do as you please!"

In the blink of an eye, morning arrived. Feeling the warm sunlight, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes.

Sleep really was the best way to settle his feelings and worries.

After a good night's rest, Huo Yuhao felt much more energetic.

After washing up and eating breakfast in the cafeteria, Huo Yuhao returned to his dorm. It wasn't long before—

A snow-white hand opened the door to his dorm.

The door swung open, and a young man walked in at an unhurried pace.

His skin was as smooth as jade, and his large, pink-blue eyes surveyed the dormitory—and Huo Yuhao from head to toe.

His hair was the same pink-blue as his eyes.

The young man took in the room, lightly brushed a hand over the wooden table, and nodded, looking fairly satisfied.

Huo Yuhao sized up the young man as well. It seemed fate had brought them together.

"My name is Huo Yuhao. May I ask your name?"