As expected, Huo Yuhao quickly dealt with the several Thousand-Year Soul Beast outside.
However, he did not return immediately.
Instead, he stood in the forest, looked down at his robes and "scars" that he had deliberately torn by the Soul Beast, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Hmm... looks pretty disheveled."
He reached up and touched the faint claw mark on his shoulder—it hadn't even broken the skin; it was just a light scratch from the Soul Beast's claws. With the regenerative power of the Gold of Life within him, this level of "injury" wouldn't even require deliberate treatment and would heal in a few breaths.
However, if you're going to put on a show, you have to do it properly.
After all, the Rakshasa God might be watching this place, and the Rakshasa God is also paying attention to Bibi Dong, the inheritor of the godhood. Now, the wounds that the Soul Beast casually inflict are enough to fool people, and even if the Rakshasa God were here, he would definitely not be able to tell the difference.
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and made himself look like he had just gone through a tough battle.
"It's time to go back."
Half an hour later.
Inside the cave, Bibi Dong paced back and forth, her fingers unconsciously tightening around her sleeves.
"Why haven't they come back yet...? Has something happened?"
Her gaze kept drifting towards the cave entrance, and her heart was beating faster than usual.
"With his strength, dealing with a few Hundred-Year Soul Beast shouldn't be a problem... but what if he encounters Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, or those two hundred -Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast..."
Thinking of this, she paused, a hint of annoyance flashing in her eyes.
"I should have followed them!"
Just as she hesitated whether to go out and search, footsteps finally came from the cave entrance.
Bibi Dong suddenly looked up--
Huo Yuhao staggered in, supporting himself against the rock wall. His robes were torn, and there were several shocking wounds on his shoulders and arms. His face was pale, and his breathing was rapid.
"Phew... thank goodness we didn't run into those two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast..." He gasped for breath, weakly forcing a smile. "If you had gone out with us, we might really be done for today."
Bibi Dong's pupils contracted, and she immediately stepped forward to support him.
"You..."
Her fingertips touched his arm, feeling a slight tremor, and her heart tightened.
How badly are you injured?
Huo Yuhao shook his head and forced a smile, "It's nothing, just a minor injury."
As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to lose all his strength, leaned forward slightly, and then "fainted".
--Perfect.
Within the Sea of Consciousness, Huo Yuhao sat leisurely on the shore, watching Bibi Dong frantically examine his "injuries" outside.
"Teacher, how do you think of my acting this time?" He raised an eyebrow smugly. "Did I manage to fool her?"
Electrolux floated to his side and tapped him on the head.
"You brat!" the old man said irritably, "Is it appropriate to toy with a young girl's feelings like this?"
Huo Yuhao rubbed the spot where he had been hit and said helplessly, "Teacher, in this world, self-interest is the most reliable thing. We've only just met, so it's understandable that we'd use each other."
Electrolux sighed and looked outside— Bibi Dong was carefully using her Soul Power to "heal" him, her brows furrowed and her eyes full of worry.
"But... what if she really falls for you?"
Huo Yuhao was taken aback and followed the teacher's gaze.
Bibi Dong's fingers gently brushed over his "wound," the movement incredibly gentle, as if she were afraid of hurting him.
His smile faded, and after a moment of silence, he whispered:
"Well... we'll see when the time comes."
Outside, Bibi Dong was completely unaware that someone was "watching the show" in the Sea of Consciousness.
She focused intently on cleaning his wounds, her fingertips gathering a faint healing Soul Power as she slowly repaired the "scars."
"Honestly... why are you acting so tough when you're clearly not that good..."
She complained softly, but there was no blame in her tone; instead, there was a hint of heartache.
"Don't do that again next time."
She spoke softly, as if talking to him, yet also as if talking to herself.
While Huo Yuhao was "unconscious," a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips...
Bibi Dong held Huo Yuhao in her arms, her palms pressed against his chest, continuously channeling her Soul Power into him, but it was like throwing a stone into the sea, with no reaction whatsoever.
"How so..."
She bit her lip, her fingertips tightening slightly. The Power of Life within him was clearly capable of healing his injuries on its own, but at this moment it seemed to be suppressed by something, unable to circulate for a long time.
We must find a way to enable it!
Just as she was getting anxious, a cold voice rang in her mind:
"Want to save him? That's not enough."
The Rakshasa God whispered seductively, slowly saying:
"His injuries are more severe than you imagine. Directly transferring Soul Power will only cause it to dissipate... If you truly want to save him, transfer it to him through his mouth, allowing the Soul Power to slowly seep into his meridians and stimulate the revival of the Power of Life within him."
Bibi Dong's eyes flickered slightly.
In fact, she knew in her heart that Huo Yuhao's injuries shouldn't have been so severe. The only explanation was that the Power of Life within him had temporarily subsided. The most direct way was to use pure Soul Power as a guide, transferring it into his mouth, and simultaneously using the intimate act of lips touching to allow the Soul Power to more efficiently integrate into his body and stimulate recovery.
" Hao Yi..."
She called softly, her fingertips gently tracing his cheek.
"You saved me twice, this time... it's my turn to save you."
Before she finished speaking, she leaned down and gently pressed her soft lips against his, her Soul Power flowing into his body like a gentle stream from her mouth.
Within the Sea of Consciousness, Huo Yuhao's previously leisurely demeanor instantly froze.
"T-Teacher..." His voice stammered, which was unusual for him, "I... I think I went too far."
Electrolux glanced at him and snorted coldly:
"Now you know you're feeling guilty?"
Huo Yuhao chuckled twice and touched his nose:
"Ahem... Being despicable is an attitude; you'll get used to it."
Electrolux shook his head and sighed:
"You little rascal, you'll regret this one day."
The touch on his lips was warm and soft, and the fusion of Soul Power allowed Huo Yuhao's Power of Life to be activated rapidly, and his injuries healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
--Even though there was no injury to begin with.
But at this moment, he could no longer remain "unconscious".
"Hmm..."
He pretended to have just woken up, slowly opening his eyes, which met Bibi Dong's gaze, which was very close to his.
Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Bibi Dong suddenly sat up straight, her earlobes flushed red, and she tried to remain calm as she said:
"You... you're awake?"
Huo Yuhao coughed lightly, feigning ignorance:
"What... is wrong with me?"
Bibi Dong turned her face away, her tone returning to its usual coolness, but she couldn't hide a hint of panic:
"You were injured and unconscious, and I... only used my Soul Power to heal you."
Huo Yuhao blinked, a slight smile playing on his lips:
"Oh... thank you so much."
Bibi Dong: "... Hmph."
After confirming that Huo Yuhao's injuries were not serious, Bibi Dong crossed her arms, slightly raised her chin, and spoke with a tone that carried a sense of entitlement:
"Now that everything's alright, let's hurry up and cook some food. I'm hungry."
Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but chuckle softly:
"Sister, I'm a patient right now. How can you expect a patient to cook?"
Bibi Dong pursed her lips, her gaze drifting to the side, seemingly seriously considering the feasibility of the problem. After a moment, she hesitated before speaking:
"Then... shall I?"
Huo Yuhao almost couldn't hold back his laughter, and quickly coughed twice to cover it up:
"Ahem, never mind, I'll do it." He shook his head, feigning seriousness. "You're clearly a pampered young lady who's never lifted a finger. I don't want to be poisoned so soon."
As he spoke, he feigned weakness and propped himself up, his movements as slow as someone recovering from a serious injury. Seeing Bibi Dong, Bibi Dong instinctively stepped forward and reached out to help him.
As a result, Huo Yuhao stood up nimbly on his own and even winked at her:
What, are you worried about me?
Bibi Dong immediately withdrew her hand, turned her face away, and her ear tips turned slightly red.
"Who... who's worried about you!" she forced a cold tone. "I'm just afraid that if you die, we'll both be finished."
Huo Yuhao shrugged, his smile deepening. "Alright."
He took out the wild boar meat and several bird-like Soul Beast eggs he had hunted from his Soul Tool, and skillfully started a fire to cook them. Before long, the aroma filled the entire cave.
Bibi Dong sat to the side, initially maintaining an elegant eating posture, but after a few bites, her eyes lit up slightly, and her movements became increasingly unrestrained. Halfway through her meal, her gaze even unconsciously drifted towards the food on Huo Yuhao's plate.
Huo Yuhao noticed her gaze, sighed helplessly, and pushed his share towards her.
Here, have some.
Bibi Dong took the plate and muttered softly, "... Thank you."
As Huo Yuhao watched her eat with her head down, a strange emotion suddenly welled up in his heart.
Huo Yuhao's inner monologue
"So she has this side to her too..."
Having shed her Pope majesty and arrogance, Bibi Dong an ordinary young girl, able to find satisfaction in delicious food, and even unconsciously revealing a little bit of gluttony.
"If it weren't for those nightmarish experiences... she would have been a cheerful girl, wouldn't she?"
Just then, Bibi Dong suddenly noticed his gaze and paused. She looked up and met Huo Yuhao's thoughtful eyes, only then realizing that she had been too casual in front of him—this was the first time she had shown such a defenseless attitude in front of a man.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly composed herself, clearing her throat with feigned indifference:
"What are you looking at? Eat!"
Huo Yuhao snapped out of his daze, chuckled softly, but didn't expose her embarrassment. He simply lowered his head obediently and continued eating.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
Although Huo Yuhao cleared out the nearby Soul Beast, he couldn't completely wipe them out. The few remaining, perceptive Soul Beast had already sensed the human presence and quickly returned to the depths of the forest to relay the information to the two overlords.
Sky Azure Bull Python
Titan Giant Ape.
At this moment, two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast were approaching the cave at an astonishing speed. The earth trembled slightly, and the shadows of the trees swayed, as if the entire forest was trembling with their anger.
(Inside the cave - Emergency evacuation)
Huo Yuhao suddenly opened his eyes, and within the range of his divine sense, two terrifying auras were rapidly approaching.
"Damn it," he said in a deep voice, quickly standing up. "The nearby Soul Beast haven't been cleared out; they've already notified those two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong's expression changed slightly. Her injuries had not yet fully recovered, and her chances of winning against the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were slim.
"We must leave immediately." Huo Yuhao grabbed his belongings, his tone urgent. "If we delay any longer, we really won't be able to leave once they arrive."
Bibi Dong nodded, quickly gathering her thoughts.
"Two of my friends are also in the Star Dou Great Forest," she said calmly. "If we run into them, they might be able to come to our aid."
The "friends" she referred to were naturally Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. But at this moment, her identity was still " Luo Dong," not Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall.
( Bibi Dong's inner struggle)
She glanced at Huo Yuhao, weighing her options in her mind—
What would he think if I revealed my identity now?
Ultimately, there is an insurmountable chasm between the " Pope " and " Hao Yi ".
Even if he is suspected to be a successor of a deity, and his backing might be no weaker than the Spirit Hall, will the conflict of identities destroy this short-lived trust?
She pursed her lips, ultimately choosing to remain silent.
--It's not the right time yet.
The two quickly left the cave and hurried towards the edge of the forest.
Huo Yuhao activated his Spiritual Detection to the fullest extent, remaining constantly alert to any movement around him.
"They're moving faster than we expected," he whispered, his brow furrowed. "At this rate, we might not be able to shake them off."
Bibi Dong's eyes turned cold, and Soul Power flowed from her fingertips.
"If it really comes to the point of no return..."
She didn't finish speaking, but Huo Yuhao understood what she meant.
--A fight to the death.
Huo Yuhao quickly raised his hand, and a gentle wave of Soul Power enveloped Bibi Dong. He quietly activated his Simulation Soul Skill, perfectly concealing her aura.
"That will reduce their chances of tracking you," he whispered, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.
After leaving the cave, the two cautiously traversed the forest. Huo Yuhao activated his Spiritual Detection to the fullest extent, avoiding the territories of high-level Soul Beast and choosing only relatively safe paths. When they occasionally encountered Hundred-Year Soul Beast, he didn't even need to take action; his mere aura was enough to scare them away. However, if they encountered Thousand-Year Soul Beast, Bibi Dong would swiftly and decisively eliminate them, ensuring that no trace was left behind.
However--
They still underestimated the Forest Emperor's tracking ability.
"Boom--!!!"
A massive shadow descended from the sky, the ground trembled violently, and towering ancient trees were snapped in half by the violent shockwave!
The massive body of the Sky Azure Bull Python coiled in front, its cold, serpentine eyes locking onto the two, and it spoke in human language:
"Humans... you can't escape."
Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted sharply. Before he could react, another earth-shaking roar erupted behind him—
"Roar--!!!"
A deafening roar echoed through the sky, and the Titan Giant Ape's mountain-like figure suddenly appeared behind them!
It pounded its chest like a moving mountain, completely blocking any way out!
In front of them was a bovine python, and behind them was a giant ape.
Desperate situation!
Bibi Dong's eyes sharpened, and without hesitation, she stepped forward to protect Huo Yuhao behind her.
" Hao Yi, stay behind me." Her voice was calm and firm. "I won't let you die here."
Having said that, she raised her eyes and stared directly at the Sky Azure Bull Python. Her Soul Power surged like flames, and nine Soul Ring appeared one after another!
"Two damned beasts..." A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips. "You managed to escape last time, and now you dare to come knocking on my door?"
The Sky Azure Bull Python's pupils narrowed slightly, and it laughed in extreme anger:
"Arrogant human! You have committed an unforgivable crime by harming our families!"
The Titan Giant Ape was enraged, slamming its fists into the ground and roaring deafeningly.
"Avenge Sister Xiao Wu! I'll tear you to pieces!"
P. S.: Uh, it seems like no one has given me much advice on my ideas, so I'll just write it according to my own thoughts. As for the Ju Zi thing and the later plot, I'm thinking that since I've already written it, it would be a pity not to write about Douluo Dalu III: The Legend of the Dragon King.
The concept of time travel is very versatile. However, while I've thought about it, I haven't read Douluo Dalu III: The Legend of the Dragon King Douluo Dalu III: The Legend of the Dragon King. At most, I'll follow the plot and make a cameo appearance, but I don't plan to write too much.
Of course, I heard online that Tang Wulin is a very good protagonist, and he will be given a good storyline. His adoptive parents will be safe and sound, and even if something happens, Huo Yuhao will help him.
Of course, the power of the Golden Dragon King on Tang Wulin will be recovered, and he can be compensated with things like Blue Silver Emperor, Soul Spirit, Immortal Herb, etc.