One Setting Sun Falls, One Rising Sun is Born

Irrelevant? Disappointment?

So this was how he saw Mother and me? So this was what he truly thought?

Then everything he had shown in my Previous Life was fake? I had been deceived?

What did it mean that I had brought Dai Hao to the God Realm and helped him reclaim the throne of the Star Luo Empire?

A fierce surge of humiliation and hatred welled up in Dai Yuhao's heart. The hatred of both his past and present lives flooded his mind at once, setting his entire heart ablaze.

He stared fixedly at Dai Hao.

At that moment, the Middle-Aged General came before him. His earlier kindness was gone, and he had returned to his stern appearance.

"Young Master, by the Marshal's order, please return."

He waved his hand, and two Officers immediately stepped forward, seizing Dai Yuhao and dragging him out of the tent.

"Let go of me! Let me go!"

Dai Yuhao struggled desperately, trying to break free. However, although he had been reborn as a First-Class God, his mere rank-one soul power was insufficient to free himself from the restraint of two Soul Kings.

He could only glare at Dai Hao, who looked back at him with a solemn expression, his face utterly calm.

Just as he was about to leave the main tent, Dai Yuhao finally erupted like a volcano. His face was icy, and his voice colder still.

"Dai Hao, you don't need to pretend to be so selfless and impartial. You simply think a piece of trash like me, with only rank-one Innate Soul Power, is worthless. I'll be back. When that time comes, I'll trample the entire Duke's Mansion beneath my feet! From this day onward, my surname is not Dai, but Huo—Huo Yuhao!"

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—never mock a poor young man!

Though Dai Yuhao did not say those exact words, that was what he meant.

Unexpectedly, after being reborn, the God of Emotion, who had changed his surname back to Dai after becoming a god, once again changed his name to Huo Yuhao—just as he had promised before Huo Yun'er's grave when he left the Duke's Mansion in his Previous Life.

It was unknown whether, in this life, he would change his name back to Dai Yuhao as he had before.

Naturally, Lin Ran had no idea that Dai Yuhao had already become the new generation's "Three-Change Brother," having changed his name three times. Of course, even if he had known, he would have merely laughed it off.

At this moment, with the generous support of the headless guards from the Duke's Mansion, he and Huo Yun'er had arrived at the destination of their journey: Heaven Dou City of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Heaven Dou City had a history spanning more than ten thousand years. Though dynasties had risen and fallen, it still stood tall.

As the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City was naturally exceedingly prosperous.

The first thing he and Huo Yun'er did upon arriving was, of course, find a suitable place to live.

After asking around, the two found a barely satisfactory Small Courtyard through a Brokerage. Though the rent was somewhat expensive, it was safe and secluded, and its furniture and facilities were all complete.

Naturally, this was still thanks to the headless guards' support.

Lin Ran had always known how to repay kindness. He would never forget anyone who willingly supported him. Even if they happened to die unexpectedly, he would mention them a few extra times while spending their money.

As evening approached, the two finally finished arranging everything in their new home.

Looking at the freshly renewed residence, Lin Ran could not help letting out a long breath. In high spirits, he remarked, "This will be our new home for the next few years."

"Home..."

Huo Yun'er stared blankly at the modest Small Courtyard. The lingering rays of the Setting Sun shone into the courtyard, then through the windows and into the room, illuminating Lin Ran's youthful yet already handsome face. It was dazzling, warm, and reassuring—a feeling she had never experienced in that Duke's Mansion.

For a moment, she lost herself in thought.

Lin Ran turned to look at Huo Yun'er and could not help blinking.

To be honest, Huo Yun'er was truly beautiful, especially when she looked at him with such tenderness.

Though years of hardship had left her somewhat haggard, and the long journey had covered her in dust, her beauty remained impossible to conceal. In particular, the gentle aura she exuded from within made people feel very comfortable.

Come to think of it, Huo Yun'er was only twenty-two years old now. In his Previous Life, she would have merely been a female student who had just graduated from university.

People in the Douluo World really did mature early.

Lin Ran shook his head, throwing out the chaotic thoughts in his mind lest his filial affection turn sour.

"Aunt Huo."

Lin Ran's call startled Huo Yun'er from her daze.

Lin Ran took her to the sofa, pressed her into a seat, and looked at her seriously. "Let's talk."

Huo Yun'er looked at him with her gentle eyes, waiting for him to continue.

"Aunt Huo, let's talk about Yuhao," Lin Ran said after pondering for a moment.

Huo Yun'er's gaze darkened. Even now, she did not know why her child had suddenly become a different person.

After weighing his words for a moment, Lin Ran said, "You have already guessed that Yuhao's body has been occupied by a new soul. From what I have observed, that new soul is none other than the future Dai Yuhao."

"The future... Yuhao?"

Huo Yun'er looked stunned.

Lin Ran nodded. "Yes, so you do not need to be too upset. However, although I have already said some of these things, I still need to say them again and make them clear to you in advance."

"You raised me for six years. I have always respected and cared for you, and I have always wanted to repay you someday."

"I actually wanted to take you away from the Duke's Mansion long ago. I truly did not want to see you continue suffering. This time merely happened to be a timely opportunity. Originally, I had imagined that after leaving the Duke's Mansion, Yuhao, you, Aunt Huo, and I would begin a brand-new life together."

Huo Yun'er's gaze darkened.

"Unfortunately, there are only the two of us now. And perhaps, in the future, we may have to part ways as well." Lin Ran sighed softly.

Huo Yun'er suddenly looked at Lin Ran.

Lin Ran continued, "Aunt Huo, listen to me. For certain reasons, there is a high chance that I will become enemies with that Yuhao from the future. I don't want to put you in a difficult position. If you are willing to stay with me, I will always take good care of you, and I will not part with you. If you are unwilling, you may leave at any time. I will safely send you to Yuhao's side. When that time comes, I hope you won't blame me for disregarding the kindness of raising me."

Lin Ran's voice was cool and rational. He glanced at Huo Yun'er, then turned and walked out of the room.

"Aunt Huo, think it over. Before we reunite with Dai Yuhao, I will keep waiting for your answer."

After leaving the room, Lin Ran raised his head and looked at the dimming sky.

The sky was veiled by a gray curtain, its murky light staining the walls of the residence an iron-gray.

Though the setting sun was beautiful, it had already fallen.

But that was all right. As one setting sun fell, another morning sun would rise.

Only after the setting sun fell would the morning sun rise as usual tomorrow.

Now that his mundane affairs had been settled, it was time for him to consider how to increase his strength.

His first priority was naturally to complete the system missions and refresh the number of advances he could draw.

Looking at the mission among the advance missions—[Provide one ton of rare metal. The metal's strength must not be lower than that of the material used for a Laser Gun]—Lin Ran could not help but feel a headache coming on.

"One ton of rare metal, with additional requirements too. I just hope it isn't too expensive."

"I'm poor!"

As for the mission of hunting a Bloodline Bat in the Star Dou Great Forest, it could only be postponed for now. Mainly because finding a specific Soul Beast within the vast Star Dou Great Forest was simply too much to ask of a one-ring soul master like him.

Inside the room, after Lin Ran left, the softness in Huo Yun'er's beautiful features visibly faded. She stared blankly at the dark sky outside the window and murmured in a low voice:

"Is he really Yuhao from the future? But why can't I see even the slightest familiar trace in him?"

"Xiao Ran... he isn't the little Yuhao I raised..."