Huo Yuhao: I Want Some Peace and Quiet

Gu Yuena and Leng Yulai chatted for a long time at the hotel when a telepathic message sounded in Leng Yulai's ear.

"Let her come over."

Leng Yulai's expression instantly hardened as she looked at Gu Yuena, "Come with me."

Snow Empress's voice transmission came next, "She's all alone."

Leng Yulai: "..."

And what about me?

Leng Yulai's expression was complicated, but she still reminded Gu Yuena, stopped, and stayed outside.

Gu Yuena glanced at her with a subtle expression and walked towards the pavilion.

Why did Dark Phoenix Douluo just want to share his experiences with love with her? Does Dark Phoenix Douluo even have any experience with love?

Wasn't she just acting on wishful thinking, almost becoming Evil Spirit Master? And yet she can still teach others?

Thinking this, Gu Yuena had already entered the pavilion, passed through a layer of space, and saw Huo Yuhao and Snow Empress's actions.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao, the Fish Griller, was preparing fresh fish, with a rack made of his Soul Skill placed next to him, clearly indicating his intention to grill the fish. Snow Empress stood aside, waiting quietly.

The two are quite different in height, like an adult with a child, but seeing them standing together so naturally and intimately makes Gu Yuena inexplicably... uncomfortable.

When she came in, both of their eyes turned to look at her.

"Your Excellency Silver Dragon King, greetings. I was unaware of your birth, causing you to make a wasted trip; it is my fault."

Snow Empress's gaze lingered for a moment on the bracelet on her wrist, but this did not affect her mood. She stood up and bowed.

The Extreme North worships the Ice God, Sea Soul Beast worship the Sea God. Strictly speaking, the title of Silver Dragon King, the Co-Lord of Soul Beasts, probably only applies to Soul Beast in places like the Star Dou Great Forest.

But the other party was First-Level God, and even if it was only in terms of strength, he deserved her respect.

It's alright.

Gu Yuena exchanged a few pleasantries with Snow Empress, then walked over to Huo Yuhao's side. Watching him grill the fish, she blinked and asked softly, "Yuhao, is there any for me?"

Seeing the lack of interest on Gu Yuena's face, and then turning to look at the calm Snow Empress who exuded an inexplicable pressure, Huo Yuhao paused, "Yes."

Is the atmosphere a little off?

Looking at the subtle atmosphere between the three outside from within the Spiritual Sea, Ice Empress sighed inwardly. After a moment's thought, she transmitted her voice to Huo Yuhao:

"Xue'er has already hinted at it to that extent, Yuhao, think about it carefully. You just haven't thought about it that way before, I don't think you're that oblivious... You should also think about Gu Yuena."

She didn't want to be a riddle like Snow Empress; why not just explain it clearly? With their friendship, how could Yuhao possibly run away?

If this isn't clarified soon, what if another Gu Yuena appears later?

Although Ice Empress doesn't think there's anyone Huo Yuhao can feel indebted to, nothing is absolute. Just like Huo Yuhao said, you can't make a promise.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao sprinkled seasoning on the dozen or so poor fish he had caught from the lake, while recalling what Snow Empress had said earlier.

Hmm, titles, taking advantage of favors... stringing these together, it feels like I've seen similar tactics quite a few times before.

"If it's not officially mine, then it's not mine."

Recalling Snow Empress's words, Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat.

I suddenly want some peace and quiet.

The next moment, he indeed fell silent, and a gray aura appeared around him.

Undead Magic - Heart of Undead Annihilation!

Three-second version, forced calm!

Hearing that she would get a share, Gu Yuena, whose mood had improved, noticed a gray aura rising from Huo Yuhao and looked at him strangely.

What is Yuhao doing?

Having Snow Empress Undead Magic: "..."

What's wrong with Yuhao? Why is he forcing himself to calm down? There are only the three of them here. She only exchanged a few words with Gu Yuena and didn't do anything else, nor did she cause any strong emotional fluctuations in him.

Could it be...?

Snow Empress's expression became subtle, and she sighed inwardly.

Bing'er is really something. These kinds of things should be left to the people involved to handle. She only said those things because she hadn't seen Yuhao for ages and was emotionally overwhelmed when she saw him. It doesn't mean she needs answers right now.

Especially after learning about the pressure Huo Yuhao was facing, she didn't want it to be like that.

Yuhao is already under immense pressure, having to Re-Cultivation his cultivation and deal with the gods. He shouldn't let her trouble him. Ten Thousand Years have passed; there's no need to rush.

Huo Yuhao continued working with his hands, his mind completely calming down.

Since things have come to this point, we must face them. Some things can be avoided, but some things cannot.

Ten Thousand Years years—how can that be summarized in just a few words?

The Snow Empress was his benefactor throughout his life. For Ten Thousand Years, even though they had never met, the other party had always been his protector.

If I were to back down now, claiming I had no such intention, would I feel ashamed?

Have!

Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Yuena, who was obediently waiting for her food, and sighed.

And this one... seems to be just as good as him?

They're all a bit slow.

He had previously thought that Gu Yuena's act of giving him the Reverse Scale" was simply due to the atmosphere, which was why he treated her normally... But Gu Yuena's downcast expression just now, was it really just his imagination?

... She gave him her Reverse Scale, and now she treats it as an illusion, which is just an escape.

He was the one who initially made Gu Yuena mistake him for the God King, he was the one who brought her into Tang San's Divine Sense sense, he was the one who gave her the gift, and he was the one who made the mistake.

This is troublesome; he can't break this deadlock.

"Did Bing'er tell you?"

At this moment, Snow Empress's gentle voice rang in Huo Yuhao's ear, she transmitted her voice:

"Don't worry about it. I know your ambitions. Just go for it. I'll support you just as I did Ten Thousand Years Ago. We're only acquainted on that path, at most we have a good impression of each other. This road is long, it's too early to say. As for the answer, we'll talk about it after everything is settled."

Facing Huo Yuhao's increasingly complicated gaze, Snow Empress raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear and glanced at Gu Yuena. "As I know you, didn't you think before that if things weren't settled, you would stay with her after everything ended... After all, she gave you her Reverse Scale; you can't pretend you didn't see it."

Huo Yuhao instantly felt as if he were surrounded by swords, and it seemed as if his Spiritual Sea was also watching him. He subconsciously coughed lightly and his gaze wandered.

Sure enough, the tricky question came!

However, Huo Yuhao neither refuted nor argued, and tacitly accepted it.

If it really came to that, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't make that choice, so why deceive the Snow Empress?

Now think about it quickly. If the Snow Empress gets angry, where would be a suitable place to bury her in the future? Choose a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

What should be engraved on the tombstone? The Tomb of Ling Bing?

At this moment, the Snow Empress said, "I just learned from Bing'er that you gave her a trump card, and I am indeed somewhat displeased. But! She is First Rank God, and having her will be of many benefits to your future. I know you don't like everything being about self-interest, but even if it's just not being her enemy, I won't tell you to distance yourself from her."

Huo Yuhao looked up at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"According to human terms, the one who falls in love first is the loser. I fell in love first, so I lost to you, and I can only swallow the bitter pill myself."

The Snow Empress's eyes shone brightly. "To me, human companions are simply people who support each other, accompany and understand one another. Our current relationship—as teacher and friend, like family—is not bad at all. The path of cultivation is long, and after becoming a god, one's lifespan is even longer. If you are willing to accompany me on this journey..."

"It makes no sense for me to force you to do anything or favor me because of my kindness. My previous words about repaying a debt of gratitude were just a way to give you a hint, but now I regret telling you about it. The Divine Realm has vanished; it is your time to rise to the top. Don't let me trouble you; that's not like you."

A gentle breeze blew by the lake, and Snow Empress's long hair, like silver threads, danced lightly in the wind. Her skirt unfurled like a cloud, drifting in the wind toward Huo Yuhao, as if silently telling a story.