Huo Yuhao: I Want to Improve So Badly!!

"Are you saying you want to join the Tang Sect?"

Beside a stream in the Star Dou Great Forest.

The young girl, her mouth already glistening with grease, looked at Huo Yuhao with some surprise while clutching a freshly roasted fish.

Her elegant and composed male companion beside her also looked at the frail youth with a hint of astonishment.

The two were none other than Tang Ya and Bei Bei, who had returned after leaving.

"That's right!"

Facing their surprised expressions, Huo Yuhao's gaze was resolute, and he nodded with firm determination.

That unwavering look was so bright it was almost blinding to Tang Ya and Bei Bei.

If one had to describe Huo Yuhao's current state in a single sentence, it would surely be: "To restore the glory of the Tang Sect, it is my bounden duty!"

"This..."

Tang Ya and Bei Bei exchanged a glance, unexpectedly hesitating for a rare moment.

As the saying goes, if you want to capture a woman's heart, you must first capture her stomach.

After their first parting, Tang Ya had actually harbored thoughts of recruiting Huo Yuhao.

The reason was simple: Huo Yuhao's near-miraculous roasted fish was simply addictive.

Furthermore, they had observed that this child seemed to be all alone in the world, with no one to rely on; if he joined the Tang Sect, they could look after one another.

Although the Tang Sect was currently in decline, with only the two of them remaining, taking care of a child who wasn't even a Soul Master yet would be quite easy.

As for Bei Bei, it was common knowledge that Tang Ya's thoughts were his thoughts.

Thus, they had followed the trail Huo Yuhao left behind.

They hadn't expected that by the time they met again, this seemingly frail child would have solo-killed a ten-year Wind Baboon and become a qualified Soul Master.

Although he had some injuries, they were not serious.

After much thought, Bei Bei ultimately attributed everything to that Grade 5 Soul Tool, the White Tiger Dagger.

Following Huo Yuhao's suggestion, they found a spot by the stream to wash away the bloodstains while continuing to prepare the delicious roasted fish.

Regarding this, Huo Yuhao only had one thing to say.

I am so eager to improve, Teacher Tang Ya!!

Then came the moment Huo Yuhao took the initiative to ask to join the Tang Sect.

Facing Huo Yuhao's expectant gaze, Tang Ya found herself in a dilemma.

Women are contradictory; although she was the one who initially proposed recruiting Huo Yuhao, now that he had truly asked to join, she hesitated.

Looking at the sizzling, oily roasted fish in her hand, she couldn't help but think.

Even without joining the Tang Sect, with this skill, wouldn't Little Brother Huo be able to thrive anywhere?

If she really let him join the Tang Sect, would it be harming him?

After all, Tang Ya knew exactly what the Tang Sect was like these days.

Though it was once the number one sect on the continent, it had now fallen into a state of being looked down upon as trash.

Even the strength of those former third-rate sects was a hundred times greater than the current Tang Sect.

Would such a Tang Sect really be a good place for Little Brother Huo?

Bei Bei seemed to sense Tang Ya's thoughts and frowned as well.

The three fell into a heavy silence. Huo Yuhao inwardly cursed, This is bad.

He hadn't expected his initiative to push the plot forward would actually ruin things, so he immediately added, his voice choked with tears.

"Sister Tang Ya, I grew up listening to my mother tell stories about the Tang Sect."

"I never once thought I could actually come into contact with a sect that only existed in legends, nor did I ever dare to hope I could join you."

"I was too greedy, Sister Tang Ya. I know that a Soul Master with poor aptitude like me has no way to keep up with your footsteps."

"Just pretend I never said anything, Sister Tang Ya. After all, I can live just fine in this world 'all by myself'."

He then lowered his head, hiding his expression from them, perfectly mimicking the look of a bitter child pretending to be strong.

"Little Brother Huo..."

Poor aptitude... all by himself...

Hearing his vivid performance, Tang Ya's eyes instantly reddened. She immediately set down the delicious roasted fish and wrapped her arms around Huo Yuhao's frail frame.

What else is there to say? The Tang Sect is yours!!

Huo Yuhao sniffled, appearing as if he were sobbing.

But in reality, there was only one thought in Huo Yuhao's mind:

It smells so good...

Beside them, the corner of Bei Bei's mouth twitched. Although he was also moved by Huo Yuhao's story, seeing Tang Ya embrace him so intimately stirred a strange, churning feeling in his heart.

Seeing Bei Bei remain unmoved, Tang Ya even turned back to glare at him fiercely before pulling Huo Yuhao tightly against her chest, determined to let him experience the radiance of maternal love.

"No need to say anything, little brother Huo."

Tang Ya gently stroked Huo Yuhao's head and said with great tenderness.

"From today on, you are a member of our Tang Sect."

"We are all family from now on, and we will take care of you."

"..."

Huo Yuhao: Why do I feel a strange sense of being moved?

If possible, I should try to salvage the trajectory of Tang Ya's plot later on.

Regardless, I have successfully joined the Tang Sect, so I can proceed to the next step of the plot.

"Ahem!"

Bei Bei, standing to the side, finally couldn't take it anymore and gave a symbolic cough.

Only then did Tang Ya realize her lack of composure. Her face flushed red, and she hurriedly released Huo Yuhao to straighten her clothes.

But suddenly remembering her dignity as the Sect Master, she rolled her eyes at Bei Bei.

"You're even jealous of a child."

Bei Bei felt helpless and could only selectively pretend not to hear, turning his gaze toward Huo Yuhao instead.

"Little brother Huo, although the Tang Sect was once glorious, there are some things you must know."

Hearing this, Tang Ya, standing nearby, knew what Bei Bei was about to say. Her eyes reddened, and a bone-deep hatred surfaced within them.

She raised her hand to stop Bei Bei from continuing, stood up herself, and spoke word by word.

"That's right, little brother Huo. As the Sect Master of the Tang Sect, there are some things I must tell you."

"Although the Tang Sect was once glorious, times have changed. The foundation of the Tang Sect was seized, and today, it consists only of Bei Bei and me."

"I am the current Sect Master of the Tang Sect, and Bei Bei is my first disciple."

"If you join us, all we can offer you are the Tang Sect techniques that have not yet been lost, and a qualification to enter Shrek Academy without an entrance exam."

"This is all we can do for now."

Watching the serious expressions of Bei Bei and Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao nodded solemnly.

"Sister Xiaoya, I am willing to join the Tang Sect."

After all, only in this way could he attract the attention of God King Tang as unobtrusively as possible.

In reality, Huo Yuhao felt like crying.

Other protagonists who transmigrated into the second installment of the series would risk their lives trying to sever their connection with God King Tang, but only he spent every day hoping for the God King to love him once more and hurry up to discover the ticking time bomb inside his head!!

"Great! Then you are the second disciple of the Tang Sect!!"

Tang Ya's mood shifted quickly; she wrapped her arms around Huo Yuhao's neck and laughed heartily, happy drool leaking from the corner of her mouth.

From now on, she could eat delicious grilled fish every day!!

Seeing Tang Ya's thoughts, Bei Bei could only shake his head helplessly.