Life-Saving Grace

"Uh... it is... a million-year Soul Beast..."

Huo Yuhao covered his face as he introduced it to Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji.

"Brother gave himself the name Sky Dream Iceworm. Doesn't it sound dashing the moment you hear it?"

Sky Dream Iceworm blinked its large eyes, holding its head high while waiting for praise.

"Brother Sky Dream, why don't you return to my Sea of Spirit first? I still have urgent matters to discuss with my teacher and senior brother."

The atmosphere, which had been somewhat serious just a moment ago, began to veer toward the comedic ever since Sky Dream Iceworm appeared.

"Calling me brother won't work! I saw everything; you were clearly just chatting idly!"

It had woken up quite early...

After all, the Sky Dream Iceworm was absorbing another version of itself. Although the volume was significant, it hadn't taken too long.

Not long after Huo Yuhao entered the Pope's Palace, it had awakened.

Sky Dream Iceworm had been keeping a close watch on the outside, wanting to claim credit with Huo Yuhao as soon as he finished meeting Qian Daoliu.

Look!

You doubted that Brother's soul ring was useless before, but now you've been slapped in the face, haven't you!

Aren't the four soul skills provided by Brother's second soul ring very useful!

As it turned out, Sky Dream Iceworm had stumbled upon some very interesting gossip.

This teacher of Yuhao's didn't seem very bright~

Huo Yuhao brought out his trump card, "Perhaps we could research a way to allow Soul Spirits to eat as well."

Sky Dream Iceworm had long been interested in Huo Yuhao's grilled fish, but unfortunately, it had sacrificed itself the moment they met, missing the chance to learn about Huo Yuhao's special craft.

It had even 'forgotten' to tell its ten-thousand-year-old self later on, and it wasn't until the two consciousnesses merged that it regretted it deeply!

"Ahem, Brother just sacrificed to you, so my soul is still a bit weak. I'll return to your Sea of Spirit to rest first."

It had to go back and find Elder Yi, to get him to pay some attention to this matter.

Having spent so much time together, Tian Meng naturally knew how reliable Electrolux was.

If Huo Yuhao made a request, Elder Yi would certainly spare some focus to research it.

As long as Elder Yi researched it, there would definitely be results.

That was the reputation of Electrolux!

After Sky Dream Iceworm vanished, Qian Xunji finally regained his senses and asked a question that struck at the soul: "Was that really a million-year Soul Beast?"

In his imagination, a million-year Soul Beast should at least look like Di Tian.

Domineering, arrogant, looking down on everyone...

The lofty image in Qian Xunji's mind had been shattered into nothingness.

"Ahem... yes." Huo Yuhao, the boy with the fake smile, nodded.

"If we research this Soul Spirit method thoroughly, perhaps it can be popularized, giving Soul Beasts that lack the confidence to survive their heavenly tribulations or are nearing the end of their lifespans another way to survive."

"Soul Beasts in their prime aren't very suitable for this Soul Spirit system. After all, they still have to discard their physical bodies, and in the long run, the number of Soul Beasts would still continue to decline."

"But this is already a method; at the very least, it shows hope for humans and Soul Beasts to coexist peacefully, doesn't it?"

"I am still young, but I believe I can find a more suitable solution."

The expression on Qian Daoliu's face shifted from shock to gratification.

"Yuhao, becoming your teacher may be the proudest thing I have ever done in my life."

"Go ahead and do it with confidence; Spirit Hall will always support you."

Huo Yuhao thanked him sincerely, "Many thanks, Teacher."

Wasn't this the very reason he had joined Spirit Hall in the first place?

Qian Xunji felt his father's approach was wrong.

"Father, that is something I should be saying! When Yuhao grows up, the person sitting in the Pope's seat will be me!"

You'll have retired to the Offering Hall to spend your twilight years by then!

Qian Daoliu was so amused by his son, who had hit his rebellious phase at over thirty years old, that he laughed.

"Fine, fine, fine. Next month, I will prepare your succession ceremony."

Qian Daoliu pointed toward the desk where he had just been working.

"You will be the Pope soon enough, so you must learn to handle these official documents. Don't leave just yet; stay and look through these files."

Qian Xunji: "..."

"Yuhao, you just returned, so don't cultivate today. Go back and spend time with your mother, and get some good rest."

Huo Yuhao quickly stood up, "In that case, Teacher, Senior Brother, I will take my leave."

With that, Huo Yuhao slipped out of the side hall of the Pope's Palace in a flash.

As he left, he thoughtfully closed the door behind him.

This place was a hotbed of trouble; it was best not to linger!

As soon as Huo Yuhao returned to the Huo family's small villa, he saw a large basket of fish sitting at the entrance.

A rather ominous thought crossed his mind.

Pushing open the door, Huo Yuhao saw Gu Yuena in the living room.

The Silver Dragon King, who had previously said she would leave once she confirmed he had returned to Spirit City safely and was out of danger, was currently chatting with Huo Yun'er.

Seeing Huo Yuhao return, Huo Yun'er hurriedly stood up and walked over to him.

"Yuhao, I'm just glad you're alright."

Huo Yuhao: "???"

What was going on?

Everything had been perfectly fine when he left a short while ago.

"You child, you always report the good news and hide the bad from your mother. Obtaining a spirit ring is such a dangerous task, yet you didn't say a single word about it."

"If it weren't for Nana helping you on the side this time..."

Huo Yuhao: "???"

He turned his head to look at Gu Yuena, who clearly looked a bit guilty. Gu Yuena stared up at the ceiling, then glanced toward the window, refusing to meet Huo Yuhao's eyes.

Lord Silver Dragon King, just what exactly did you tell my simple and gullible mother!

"Nana saved your life, and since she has nowhere else to go, I've invited her to stay with us. Later, you should take Nana out to buy some daily necessities; I... am not very convenient to go out right now."

The Huo family had several empty rooms, and they earned a decent amount of gold spirit coins, so adding one more person wasn't an issue.

It was just that they didn't have any relatives, and the house contained nothing beyond what the mother and son needed.

Whenever Huo Yun'er went out now, she was met by spirit masters calling her the 'Braised Meat Fairy,' asking when she would set up her stall and if she could make more.

To purchase supplies, only Huo Yuhao could go.

Huo Yuhao understood.

This Silver Dragon King, who had 'low requirements' for food, was likely reluctant to part with such delicacies for the time being and wanted to stay a while longer.

Lacking a suitable excuse, she had exaggerated the danger of Huo Yuhao's spirit ring acquisition by just a little bit.

She actually possessed wisdom after all!

"Right, the fish at the door..."

Hearing Huo Yuhao ask, Huo Yun'er explained with a smile, "Nana said that the braised meat I make is the most delicious thing she has ever eaten."

Gu Yuena spoke with sincerity, but Huo Yun'er couldn't just bask in the praise.

She told Gu Yuena that the most delicious food she had ever tasted was the fish her son, Huo Yuhao, grilled; it was far better than braised meat or rabbit heads.

How could the delicacy she had just eaten be considered second-rate? That simply wouldn't do!

Seeing Gu Yuena so moved, Huo Yun'er had given her two gold spirit coins and asked her to buy some fish and daily necessities.

As it turned out, Gu Yuena had spent all the gold spirit coins on fish.

"Then we shall have a full-fish feast tonight."

Eating grilled fish too often could become tiresome, so changing up the recipes would be quite nice.

To conquer a person's heart, one must first conquer their stomach.

The ancestors never lied to me!