Martial Soul Hall, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan

"You agreed just like that?"

"Don't you need to think it over?"

Qian Renxue was deeply suspicious of Chu Hao's reply.

This was far too suspicious.

By common sense, even if he intended to join, he should at least ask about the situation.

For example, what force they were, what treatment he would receive, what benefits he could obtain, and so on.

Yet Chu Hao had not mentioned a single word of it and had agreed on the spot.

Such a quick decision really did invite suspicion.

"Why should I think it over? Is there a need?" Chu Hao said coldly.

"Of course there is!"

"For example, you could ask what force we are, what benefits we can bring you, and so on."

Qian Renxue did not know whether to laugh or cry at Chu Hao's answer.

Are you really stupid, or just pretending to be?

You don't even have this much common sense.

Aren't you afraid we'll trick you?

"Heh, benefits?"

"What benefits can your Martial Soul Hall bring me?"

Chu Hao gave a cold laugh, his eyes full of contempt.

With the system at his side, he could look down on all heroes wherever he went.

Martial Soul Hall might have a vast family fortune and enterprise, but could it be more useful than the system?

Obviously not.

To him, only Bibi Dong had a little use.

Qian Renxue and Du Feng's expressions changed drastically when they heard what he said.

How did this kid know?

They had never said anything about it.

Could he have guessed it?

"Kid, how do you know we're people from Martial Soul Hall?" Qian Renxue said with a tight frown.

"I guessed," Chu Hao replied casually.

"Heh, what a good guess."

"Since you already know, I won't beat around the bush."

"Chu Hao, are you willing to join our Martial Soul Hall?"

Of course Qian Renxue would not easily believe his nonsense. There had to be something fishy here.

However, none of that mattered.

What she wanted was the result.

"I am!" Chu Hao replied coldly without the slightest hesitation.

"Are you willing to give everything for Martial Soul Hall?" Qian Renxue continued asking.

"I'm not!" Chu Hao replied.

Qian Renxue and Du Feng froze the instant they heard that.

What the hell!

You're way too direct.

Don't you know this is just part of the process?

Would saying you're willing kill you?

Can't you cooperate a little?

This is a necessary procedure for joining Martial Soul Hall.

"Why not?" Qian Renxue asked helplessly.

Since Chu Hao had already answered that he was unwilling, she naturally had to go through the motions and ask.

Even if she already knew the answer.

"Is Martial Soul Hall willing to give everything for me?"

Chu Hao did not answer. Instead, he asked coldly in return, his tone carrying no small amount of sarcasm.

If they wanted him to give everything, fine.

But the prerequisite was that Martial Soul Hall could give everything for him, too.

Otherwise, on what grounds?

Just because your Martial Soul Hall had deep pockets and girls to flirt with?

Ridiculous!

He, Chu Hao, did not buy that.

When Qian Renxue heard his question, she was instantly speechless, and had no idea how to answer.

Wasn't that asking the obvious?

You weren't willing to give everything for Martial Soul Hall, so why should our Martial Soul Hall give everything for you?

If it were any other time, Qian Renxue's response to such an awkward question would have been a single word: "Scram."

But did she dare now?

If she said that, Chu Hao would probably turn around and leave on the spot.

"Of course we can. But the prerequisite is that you have to contribute to Martial Soul Hall first."

"As long as your contributions are great enough, our Martial Soul Hall will be willing to give everything for you."

After racking her brains, Qian Renxue could only answer like that.

Though it sounded a little fake, it was still better than saying nothing, right?

"When do we leave for Martial Soul Hall?"

Chu Hao did not believe a single word Qian Renxue said.

It was all bullshit.

Martial Soul Hall would never give everything for him.

"What? Are you really that impatient? You truly have nothing else to ask?"

Qian Renxue genuinely had no idea what Chu Hao was thinking.

He was so straightforward it made her question her life.

"So much nonsense!"

"One word. Can we or can't we?"

Seeing Qian Renxue starting up again, Chu Hao frowned.

Were all women this long-winded?

So annoying!

"Yes!"

Seeing that Chu Hao was getting irritated, Qian Renxue did not dare keep probing. She stated her position on the spot and decisively agreed to let him join Martial Soul Hall.

So far, Chu Hao was still the only person who had made her pay this much attention.

"When do we set out?" Chu Hao asked coldly.

"I won't be going with you. I'll have Du Feng take you to Martial Soul Hall. He'll make the arrangements when the time comes."

"As for when you want to go, that's up to you."

"Don't worry. Your sister is very safe right now, in the hands of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe."

"Perhaps you don't know Xue Qinghe very well. He is a very upright person."

"With him there, no one can hurt your sister."

"I can guarantee that."

In order to reassure Chu Hao enough to go to Martial Soul Hall, Qian Renxue deliberately mentioned Chu Ling's situation.

"Mm. I'm leaving!"

Chu Hao nodded, then turned and left.

As for Xue Qinghe, he understood him very well.

Wasn't that just you?

What was there to worry about?

"Your Highness..."

With a flash, Du Feng appeared before Qian Renxue and bowed respectfully.

"Du Feng, after you return, take him directly to my grandfather. Don't let Bibi Dong discover him."

"From now on, you will be responsible for his safety."

"If anything difficult comes up, send word back at once."

Qian Renxue watched Chu Hao leave, and a faint, inexplicable stir of emotion appeared in her proud gaze.

Actually, this boy was pretty good.

Although he was cold, tactless, and poor company, he was very genuine, giving people an inexplicable sense of steadiness.

"Yes, Your Highness. This subordinate will ensure his safety."

After Du Feng answered, he took his leave.

He knew Qian Renxue had given him to Chu Hao.

"Chu Hao, hurry up and grow. Let me see just how astonishing your talent truly is."

After Du Feng left, Qian Renxue murmured to herself with a complicated expression, then vanished into the silent night.

Spirit City.

After more than a month of arduous travel, Chu Hao and Du Feng arrived at the sacred land of soul masters across the entire continent.

This was the headquarters of Martial Soul Hall, where countless powerful figures gathered, making the two great empires deeply wary.

"Halt. This is an important area of Martial Soul Hall. Unrelated persons are not permitted to enter."

Just as Chu Hao and Du Feng stood outside the grand Martial Soul Hall and were about to enter, two followers stopped them.

At that moment, Du Feng took a token from his robes.

When the two followers saw it, their attitudes turned solemn and respectful. They deferentially stepped aside and made an inviting gesture.

Du Feng glanced at the two followers, then brought Chu Hao inside with his head held high and his chest out.

But before they had gone far, a seductive voice drifted over.

"Oh my, isn't this Du Feng? Instead of staying properly in Heaven Dou City, what are you back here for?"

When Du Feng heard that seductive voice laced with mockery, his brows tightened and he looked over.

He saw a man in a bright red formal robe, its chest inlaid with gold and silver patterns. His appearance resembled a woman's, and he wore a charming smile as he strolled toward them.

This person was none other than Bibi Dong's right-hand man, the elder in charge of Martial Soul Hall's punishments, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan.

"Elder Yue, long time no see," Du Feng said coldly, giving a slight bow.

"Oh? Where did this little doll come from? Those eyes are rather cold."

"Your disciple?"

Yue Guan nodded to Du Feng in reply, then shifted his gaze to Chu Hao.

The instant he saw Chu Hao's cold, merciless eyes, his interest was piqued.

In particular, that faintly discernible aura of killing and conquest around Chu Hao undoubtedly revealed his talent.

Since Du Feng had brought him here, his aptitude certainly could not be poor.

"No," Du Feng replied coldly.

"He isn't?"

"Then this is easy."

"Boy, I think you're rather promising. Are you willing to become my disciple?"

When Yue Guan heard this, a sharp gleam flashed in his charming eyes, and he reached for Chu Hao without the slightest courtesy.