Electrolux Holds the Script (Part 2) (Seeking Collection and Follow-up Reads)

Finally finding someone he could confide in, Baili Du no longer needed to feign strength, weeping his heart out before his mentor, Electrolux.

Back in the Douluo Continent's God Realm, he had been the pillar of his family; aside from the occasional words he could share with his mother, there was simply no one he could trust.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing claimed they wanted to live with their ancestor for the sake of family closeness, but in reality, they were sent by Tang San to keep an eye on him.

As for his two children? He didn't want the younger generation to suffer through the burdens of the older one...

Could he really cry to Dai Hao about the sorrow in his heart? That grandson Dai Hao was nothing more than Tang San's lackey. No matter what conflict arose between him and Tang San, even if he were entirely in the right, Dai Hao would still force him to apologize and kneel before Tang San...

As for Tang Wutong... having her was no better than not having her at all. Although his master, Rong Nianbing, stood on his side, even an honest official found it difficult to settle family disputes, so he couldn't say much either.

Electrolux did not interrupt, nor did he blame Baili Du, for he knew this disciple had already done his best.

However, in his heart, Tang San had already been placed on his kill list.

To bully his disciple so relentlessly and even secretly harm him—did Tang San really think he, the Necromancy Saint Mage, had such a mild temper?

After Baili Du finished weeping, the two sat down casually within young Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea.

"Simply put, Yuhao, you wish for your master to help cultivate another version of you to achieve the status of a god?"

Baili Du nodded earnestly. "That's right, but there is a slight difference. In this second chance, I absolutely refuse to let this version of me live as a dog for the Tang family. When he meets Tang Wutong, I need you to intervene and block Tang San's divine sense interference. If necessary, use forceful measures! In short, I do not want this version of me to have any relationship with Tang Wutong beyond that of a stranger!"

Electrolux nodded silently, but then sighed with a touch of melancholy. "...Ah, in the end, you also fell out with your beloved?"

"Also? Could it be that you, Master..." Baili Du was startled. After all, he had spent very little time with Electrolux before being secretly harmed by Tang San at the Clear Sky Sect, and Electrolux rarely spoke of his own past.

Electrolux looked into the depths of the spiritual sea's sky with profound eyes. "During this period of recuperation, I have recalled many things from the past. I shall tell you."

Then, Electrolux briefly recounted his experiences on the Holy Demon Continent to Baili Du, including the betrayal by the woman named Fuluo...

Electrolux viewed it with detachment; after all, so many years had passed, and he had long since let it go.

Baili Du remarked with a self-deprecating, somber tone, "We are quite alike. Truly, we are master and disciple..."

He and Tang Wutong had been forced into a marriage by Tang San. Although they eventually married and had children, all sorts of conflicts resurfaced in the days after Tang San's death.

Tang Wutong's various unreasonable and tyrannical behaviors, her penchant for picking fights over nothing... in truth, Baili Du could have endured all of that, but what he could not stand was that Tang Wutong never once stood on his side.

Whenever he had a conflict with anyone else in the Tang family, no matter how small, Tang Wutong would always demand he make unconditional concessions... time and time again. Those who didn't know better would have thought he wasn't a son-in-law of the Tang family, but merely a dog they kept.

[In reality, a critical issue that leads to divorce between couples is exactly this: either the husband always listens to his parents, or the wife always sides with her own family.]

Baili Du changed the subject in time. "Master, my injuries are still too severe; I cannot stay in the Douluo Continent forever. Now, I will tell you my entire plan. Of course, more than completing the plan, I hope this version of me can live happily and joyfully, without being as exhausted as I was. So, I will trouble you to guide him in doing these things."

Electrolux immediately caught the key phrase: "Injuries too severe? What is going on?"

Baili Du smiled and waved his hand dismissively. "Master, rest assured, I know what I am doing. It is already a miracle that I could survive to reach this timeline; I do not ask for much more."

Then, he laid out his entire plan and told it all to Electrolux.

According to his investigation, there were likely a few other unfamiliar individuals who had been resurrected due to the [Samsara Hurricane]... Therefore, letting the oblivious young Huo Yuhao deal with these people on the Douluo Continent was the best choice.

This included how to handle Tang San's interference, as well as how to deal with the two biggest problems: Lan Xuanyu.

Electrolux pursed his lips after hearing this, remaining silent for a long time.

Only after a while did he speak with a complex expression.

"Yuhao, you... you are treating yourself as a chess piece as well..."

Baili Du's plan was naturally not as abstract or lethal as Tang San's ten-thousand-year grand scheme; in fact, when it came down to it, the one who would be hurt the most was himself.

"This is what they call a strategist entering the game with their own body to win half a move against the heavens. I will take that as a compliment."

Then, his expression became exceptionally solemn. "All I hope for is to let things be as they were meant to be. For the sake of this hope, I am willing to be a chess piece."

Electrolux also turned serious, patting Baili Du firmly on the shoulder. "Say no more. This master will accompany you!"

"Good! Master, then tomorrow we shall head to the Star Dou Great Forest to find Brother Tianmeng!"

After the sun had climbed high, young Huo Yuhao stretched comfortably.

"Hmm..."

Then, a familiar and gentle voice sounded in his ear: "Awake?"

Young Huo Yuhao's still-hazy eyes immediately cleared, and he looked in surprise at Baili Du, who was sitting by the bed.

"Uncle Baili!"

Baili Du patted his head and smiled. "Hurry up and wash up. Today, I am taking you to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain your soul ring."

Young Huo Yuhao jumped out of bed immediately, shouting in pleasant surprise, "Ah? Really?!"

His soul power had been pent up for over a year; now that he could finally become a true soul master, how could he not be excited?

Every soul master longed to become stronger!

Baili Du said calmly, "How is your water and lightning control practice coming along? If you don't meet my standards, I won't be taking you."

"Um..." Young Huo Yuhao scratched his head sheepishly. "I think it should be fine."

He then extended his hands. A vortex of water and a flickering snake of lightning appeared on his left and right hands respectively. He then brought his hands together toward the center, and the vortex and lightning merged into a purple-black swirl, with streaks of lightning flashing across it from time to time, showing not the slightest bit of repulsion.

Baili Du's eyelid twitched twice. To control the most violent of elements, lightning, as if it were flowing water... having such control at this age was simply absurd!

His mental power had already reached the Spirit Sea realm? That was quite normal, then.

Why hadn't he possessed such talent before...

Yet, he still feigned a look of indifference. "Hmm... it's passable. Once you've finished eating, tell your mother, and I'll take you to obtain your spirit ring."

"Yay!" Little Huo Yuhao jumped off the bed and scurried into the bathroom in a flash.

Watching the child's cheerful back, even he couldn't help but reveal a smile.

He truly wished he could stay this happy forever...