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 own soul power to fashion a makeshift mask for himself.

Huo Yuhao stepped into the room and opened the window. After about five minutes of ventilation, the air in the dormitory was finally breathable.

Once the room was aired out, Huo Yuhao began to inspect the dormitory's layout.

The room was quite small, with a self-contained bathroom and washroom at the far end.

The interior consisted of two large beds, two wardrobes, a desk, and a Soul Guide Lamp.

Huo Yuhao rested his finger lightly on the wooden desk, and a significant layer of dust coated his fingertip.

Possessing a decent level of hygiene awareness, Huo Yuhao knew that living in a place covered in dust would be miserable.

Huo Yuhao went to the student supply store, bought a basin and three rags, and began a deep cleaning of his dormitory.

Of course, Huo Yuhao couldn't be expected to do all the cleaning alone; he summoned his Ice Snow Empress Martial Soul.

As soon as the Ice Snow Empress Martial Soul appeared, under Huo Yuhao's control, it brought down a light flurry of snow.

The snow melted into water, and with Huo Yuhao imbuing the rags with his soul power, a single gentle wipe left the dust-covered surfaces instantly clean.

After nearly half an hour of effort, Huo Yuhao looked at his brand-new dormitory and nodded with satisfaction.

He used Spirit Detection Sharing to check every corner of the room to ensure it was spotless. A sense of pride welled up within him—as expected of him!

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

Arriving at the entrance of the cafeteria, Huo Yuhao waited for about half a minute before Xiao Xiao appeared.

Compared to the morning, Xiao Xiao had clearly dressed up with care for the evening.

Xiao Xiao's sweet and cute face was lightly made up, and she was wearing a very clean and simple white dress.

The hem of the white dress fell just at her knees, revealing her slender, snow-white calves. Below her calves were a pair of little white shoes paired with white socks.

Huo Yuhao took a rough glance. Looking at those tiny white shoes, he could easily imagine what exquisite, delicate "ice cream" lay hidden beneath them.

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

"There was so much dust in the dormitory that I couldn't help but clean it one more time."

"Then I took a shower, and I didn't realize it had gotten so late..."

Huo Yuhao interrupted her, "It's fine, I only just arrived myself. Let's go in and eat!"

After enjoying dinner at the canteen, Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao walked side by side across the plaza.

Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, but suddenly, Huo Yuhao noticed Xiao Xiao stumble.

Huo Yuhao reached out to steady her. "What's wrong, Xiao Xiao? You have to be more careful when you walk; it wouldn't be good if you fell."

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

"I'm fine, really. I just bumped my foot while tidying up the dorm this afternoon, and then I did some running around. Don't worry, I'm okay, Yuhao."

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "This isn't a small matter. If you hurt your foot, you should have said something. We could have moved our dinner to tomorrow."

Amidst Xiao Xiao's exclamation of surprise, Huo Yuhao swept her up into his arms in a bridal carry.

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

"Are you a doctor?"

"No, but I have quite a bit of experience with sprains and bruises!"

Huo Yuhao carried Xiao Xiao in his arms and found a quiet, secluded grove.

Xiao Xiao wrapped her slender arms around Huo Yuhao's neck. She didn't refuse his enthusiasm; after all, being carried by a handsome guy—it was hard to say who was really taking advantage of whom!

Following Huo Yuhao into the grove, Xiao Xiao looked at the tranquil surroundings and couldn't help but think of the storybooks she had read.

The male and female leads in...

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

"Which foot is it?"

Xiao Xiao's face was flushed deep red. It was a good thing the lighting here was poor, otherwise, she really would have run away.

Meeting Huo Yuhao's expectant gaze, Xiao Xiao shyly extended her right foot.

Huo Yuhao took hold of the trembling little foot and gently removed the white shoe.

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

Huo Yuhao could see that petite, white-socked foot, which looked like a work of art, with perfect clarity.

Pulling the white sock down halfway, Huo Yuhao quickly discovered the source of Xiao Xiao's problem: just below her ankle, there was a slight swelling.

Facing an injury of this degree, Huo Yuhao first massaged the area for a moment.

A flash of pain crossed Xiao Xiao's small face. "Yuhao, it hurts a little. Can you press a bit lighter?"

"Hold on, this is good for you. After the treatment I'm about to do, your foot will be better by tomorrow."

Huo Yuhao did not even look up, and Xiao Xiao could only endure it in silence.

The massage was nearly finished, and a flash of icy blue light shimmered on Huo Yuhao's hands.

On Xiao Xiao's end, a sensation of icy coolness spread through her mind, and she asked curiously.

"Yuhao, is your Martial Soul of the Ice attribute?"

"That's right." Huo Yuhao looked at the swelling that had begun to fade. "There, stay in the dormitory and rest tomorrow. Your foot will be completely healed by the day after!"

Feeling the pain significantly reduced, Xiao Xiao said, "Thank you, Yuhao."

"You're welcome. Let me walk you back tonight!"

Huo Yuhao picked Xiao Xiao up in a bridal carry once more and carried her all the way to the third floor of the dormitory. Xiao Xiao blushed as she bid Huo Yuhao farewell.

Back in his dormitory, Huo Yuhao meditated on his bed for a while, but the result was the same as before; his cultivation had not increased by even a fraction.

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

"What is it? Are you troubled because your cultivation level is almost impossible to increase?"

Huo Yuhao nodded. "It's only been two levels in over two years! Teacher, this is slower than a snail."

Electrolux advised, "The road of life is long; do not be impatient and act recklessly!"

"Your cultivation is in a league of its own among your peers; there is no need to be so restless."

"It will break through when it is time to break through. Forcing it will only increase the burden on your body. Learn to calm your heart, Yuhao!"

"I can't calm down!"

"Then handle it however you see fit!"

Time flew by in the blink of an eye until morning. Feeling the warmth of the sunlight, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes.

Sleep was truly the best way to soothe one's mood and worries.

Well-rested, Huo Yuhao felt his spirits significantly lifted.

After washing up and finishing breakfast at the canteen, Huo Yuhao had not been back in his dormitory for long.

The door to his room was pushed open by a small, snow-white hand.

As the door swung wide, a young man walked in slowly.

The youth's skin was like jade, and a pair of large, powder-blue eyes scanned the dormitory environment, as well as Huo Yuhao from head to toe.

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

The youth took in the entire room at a glance, gently wiped the wooden table with his hand, and nodded, appearing quite satisfied.

Huo Yuhao also sized up the youth. It seems that what is destined to be yours will eventually come to you!

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