Huo Wu: A Life-Saving Grace Must Be Repaid with Marriage

Huo Wu raised her head, finally having the chance to take a good look at her savior.

What came into view was a face that was still somewhat youthful, yet already possessed the outlines of striking handsomeness.

His skin was fair, his brows delicate and pretty, his nose bridge straight, his lips pressed together, and his eyes clear and bright.

There was only a hint of helplessness in his gaze at the moment.

This child was obviously younger and shorter than her, but that face... there was truly nothing to criticize. He was outrageously handsome.

Ye Xiao had never been unattractive. After taking the Five Elements Grass and becoming a Soul Master, he had made up for his nutritional deficiencies and grown quite a bit.

Naturally, he looked even better now.

Huo Wu stared blankly for a moment, and the fright in her heart gradually subsided.

"Little Brother, thank you so much! You saved my life!" Huo Wu grabbed Ye Xiao's hand before he could pull it back, squeezing it tightly. Her large eyes shone with sincerity, along with a faintly unusual glimmer. "If it hadn't been for you, today I might have..."

"It's nothing. Just a small effort." Ye Xiao pulled his hand free and waved dismissively, casting a wary glance toward the crack outside.

The Earth Wall and Vines could only hold them back for so long. Outside came the furious howls of the Silver Wind Wolf and the sounds of Vines snapping.

However, the cave they were in was still extremely secure. Unless it was a thousand-year Spirit Beast, it could not break through.

They only needed to wait until the Spirit Beast outside left.

At present, Huo Wu and he were both merely Soul Masters. Even together, they might not be a match for the Silver Wind Wolf outside.

Although the Silver Wind Wolf did not have a particularly strong bloodline, its combat strength was still formidable, especially its speed. The two of them would have difficulty even reacting to it.

So, for safety's sake, they should wait.

"How can it be nothing?!" Huo Wu suddenly leaned closer. Her flushed little face was filled with seriousness, even carrying a reckless determination as she blurted out something shocking. "A life-saving grace must be repaid with marriage! That's an ancient saying!"

Ye Xiao: "???"

He froze, doubting his own ears.

Had Huo Wu been so frightened that her train of thought had gone off the rails?

We've known each other for less than three minutes, haven't we?

And you're covered in mud, still shaken from the scare, yet saying something like this... Isn't this situation getting a little too bizarre?

Huo Wu felt that this idea was perfectly justified.

Besides, this Little Brother in front of her was so good-looking. He was calm and dependable at a critical moment—clearly no Ordinary Person.

He was a Soul Master. What did it matter if he was a little younger?

He had potential!

With the foundation of his looks as a child, plus the fact that Soul Master cultivation generally improved one's appearance and bearing, he would definitely grow into a devastatingly handsome man.

In any case, she would not be losing out... No, this was repaying a favor!

That's right, it was repayment!

If she brought this Little Brother back, then she could let Shui Yue'er see that she had a handsome Little Man while Shui Yue'er did not. It would drive her mad!

Huo Wu knew that Shui Yue'er was even more obsessed with looks than she was. If Shui Yue'er saw this Little Brother, it would definitely be interesting.

[Ye Xiao: Help! Huo Wu isn't normal! I saved her, and now she wants to marry me.]

[Ye Qianxue (Second Generation): Hehe... How wonderful. A beautiful woman is being delivered right to you, and she's even from the older generation. What a deal! If it were me, I'd agree immediately.]

[Ye Kaining (Third Generation): Grandpa, Grandma Huowu is a bit obsessed with looks. As the saying goes, if your savior is handsome, you repay him with marriage; if he's ugly, you repay him by working like an ox or horse in your next life.]

[Ye Qianxue (Second Generation): Father is so handsome. Just agree already. Go with Mother Huowu to Blazing Fire Academy, and they'll have resources to help you cultivate.]

[Ye Xiao: Don't be like this. I'm still a child; it's too early to talk about this. Besides, Huo Wu and I have known each other for less than five minutes. This is ridiculous.]

[Ye Qianxue (Second Generation): Oh, Father... feelings grow over time. You'll develop feelings while playing together. Go for it!]

[Ye Kaining (Third Generation): Go for it, Grandpa. I believe in you. Grandma Huowu may have a fiery temper, but she was always very gentle with Grandpa.]

[Ye Yuanling (Third Generation): Go for it!]

The corner of Ye Xiao's mouth twitched. It seemed that all his descendants hoped he would end up with Huo Wu.

But Ye Xiao could understand. After all, Huo Wu would become his wife in the future. If they did not get together, then Huo Wu's lineage would disappear, would it not?

Although their era and his might be parallel worlds, they still did not want that to happen.

Seeing Ye Xiao's utterly baffled expression, Huo Wu blinked her signature Silver Eyes and asked again with complete confidence, "What? Was I wrong? Or do you think I'm not good enough for you?"

Ye Xiao took a deep breath, feeling a headache coming on.

"Well... it's not that. It's just that we've known each other for too short a time, and we're both still young. It's too early to talk about this." Ye Xiao spoke patiently.

Huo Wu burst out laughing. "Little Brother, you're quite mature, aren't you? You're clearly younger than me, yet you know quite a lot."

"Let's get acquainted. My name is Huo Wu. I'm eleven years old, a student at Blazing Fire Academy, and currently Level 20. I came to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my Second Spirit Ring."

"My name is Ye Xiao. I'm six years old, not enrolled in any academy, and currently Level 15."

"Level 15?!" Huo Wu's eyes widened. She could not help looking Ye Xiao up and down as she blurted out, "Are you Innate Full Soul Power? No, that can't be right! Even someone with Innate Full Soul Power couldn't reach Level 15 after obtaining a Spirit Ring!"

Ye Xiao shook his head. "No. My Innate Soul Power was Level 3."

"How is that possible?" Huo Wu was dumbfounded.

"Do you see that over there?" Ye Xiao pointed at the Fire Pattern Fruit deeper inside.

"I see it. It should be a Fire Attribute Spirit Medicine." Huo Wu nodded.

"That's right. This is a top-grade Spirit Medicine called the Fire Pattern Fruit. It can help Fire Attribute Soul Masters cultivate quickly, but with our current strength, we can only consume one each."

Huo Wu's eyes lit up upon hearing that. What a good thing.

"Back when I was still in the village, I consumed an Immortal Herb that was far more powerful than this one. That took me to Level 10, and after obtaining my Spirit Ring, I reached Level 15." Of course, Ye Xiao would not tell her it was an Immortal Herb.

Even if he did, it would be useless. Huo Wu did not even recognize the Fire Pattern Fruit.

"Wow! Brother Ye Xiao, your luck..." Huo Wu did not know what to say.

A single Spirit Medicine had increased his Soul Power by so much. It was simply heaven-defying.

"Younger Brother, you haven't joined an academy, right? Do you want to come to our Blazing Fire Academy?" Huo Wu asked excitedly.

Although Younger Brother had only Innate Level 3 Soul Power, that Spirit Medicine had given him around ten levels of Soul Power, equivalent to four or five years of cultivation for other Soul Masters.

"Ah? Uh... no. I plan to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy." Ye Xiao shook his head.

What a joke. He still needed to find Dugu Yan and obtain the Mysterious Ice Fire Eyes.

Strength was what mattered most. Without strength, even women would leave you.