The Titan Giant Ape's pupils contracted sharply. Of course, it recognized those eyes. The person before it was the human boy who, almost a year ago, had used a strange flame to severely injure it and its elder brother, and who had not yet recovered.
He possessed an aura that even they feared; that flame—it certainly didn't want to taste that flame again.
"It's... it's you!" The Titan Giant Ape's voice was like muffled thunder, yet it trembled noticeably. "How did you get here?"
Huo Yuhao slowly flexed his wrists, his aura rising with each step. "I want to ask you, who gave you the audacity to chase after me? To come looking for trouble?"
The Titan Giant Ape appeared extremely flustered. "How come it's you again, human? I'm really unlucky today to have run into Slaughter God like you."
It turned abruptly and let out a sharp roar at the herd of beasts behind it.
Although the thousand-year-old and Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast did not understand what had happened, seeing the forest overlord so panicked, they immediately scattered like birds and beasts. The Titan Giant Ape also disregarded its dignity and turned to flee in a sorry state.
The Titan Giant Ape led the group of Thousand-Year Soul Beast and Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast away, muttering as it ran, "This guy, this guy is really not to be trifled with. Last time, my older brother and I were seriously injured by him, and we almost lost half our lives."
The human being hunting him now is actually him; he must have had the worst luck imaginable.
Qian Renxue towards the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest. Huo Yuhao felt that she probably wouldn't arrive there so quickly, so he also began to slowly make his way there.
The first rays of the sun were about to rise on the horizon.
Qian Renxue also arrived at the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest.
Qian Renxue's figure darted lightly among the treetops. She would occasionally look back into the depths of the forest, where the roars of Soul Beast could still be faintly heard.
(He'll be alright, he'll be alright...)
The thought echoed repeatedly in her mind, and she didn't even realize that her nails had already dug deeply into her palms.
The morning dew dampened her skirt, but Qian Renxue was completely unaware. She had never waited for someone so anxiously before; this unfamiliar emotion left her both confused and uneasy.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the forest, Huo Yuhao was leisurely humming a tune. With a flick of his finger, a Spiritual Shock precisely struck down a plump wild rabbit.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao was preparing lunch by hunting some wild game.
Enjoying his leisure, he couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment from his scheme. Of course, only a fool would boast about it; he simply laughed to himself.
Meanwhile, within the Sea of Consciousness, Electrolux slowly said, "You kid, you're really different now. If it were your past self, you definitely wouldn't have done something like this."
Huo Yuhao's lips curled into a slight smile, "Teacher~, this isn't deception. I saved her, but I didn't expect anything in return. Although I did have a little plan, I was just staying by her side. Gaining her favor isn't deception, it's love."
Electrolux shook his head and chuckled, "You're really different now. If it were your past self, you definitely wouldn't have done something like this."
"However, your performance just now was quite good. If you two had met normally, that girl might have fallen in love with you too. And what about Bibi Dong? It's a pity that there's a ten-thousand-year age gap between you. It's all the fault of time."
Hearing Electrolux's words, Huo Yuhao felt Sisi ripple in his heart, but not much. He knew clearly what he wanted and what he could get. Time was a strange thing; perhaps it was because they weren't in the same time. This was also the voice in Huo Yuhao's heart.
What could be done? Nothing in this world is perfect. He and they were simply from different times, so Huo Yuhao had very low expectations for them.
He waved his hand. "Teacher, what are you regretting? Although it makes sense, Qiu'er and Xue'er are also very good."
Electrolux's voice came through, followed by a meaningful sigh, "It's nothing, I just feel that you've had such a hard time. At this time, even with relationships with others, you still have to endure pain because everything at this time doesn't belong to you. But remember, child, in the long river of time, anything is possible..."
Huo Yuhao didn't say anything and continued walking towards the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest.
He quickened his pace, creating several fake wounds on himself, and finally, half an hour later, he reached the entrance and saw Qian Renxue.
On the other side
As the morning mist gradually dissipated, Qian Renxue stood beneath a tree at the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest, her footsteps leaving a faint trail. Every minute felt like an eternity, and her gaze, constantly fixed on the depths of the forest, carried a hint of despair.
(It's been an hour...)
(Could it be that he...?)
The terrible thought had barely surfaced when she ruthlessly suppressed it. Her nails dug deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. Just then—
"Miss Xue'er..."
A familiar voice pierced the darkness like a ray of light. Qian Renxue whirled around, her long golden hair tracing a dazzling arc in the air. But when she saw who it was, her joy instantly turned into a bone-chilling cold.
Huo Yuhao staggered out of the woods, looking as if he had been pulled from a pool of blood. His right arm hung limply at his sides, blood dripping from his fingertips, blooming into a shocking red pith on the grass. The wound on his left abdomen was even more gruesome, with the rolled-up flesh vaguely visible beneath the tattered clothing.
"I'm back." He forced a weak smile, his voice hoarse and barely audible.
Qian Renxue felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand. She practically lunged forward, catching Huo Yuhao's swaying body before he collapsed. Warm blood immediately soaked through her sleeves.
"You liar!" Her voice trembled violently. "Didn't you say you were confident? Didn't you say you wouldn't die?"
Huo Yuhao leaned on her shoulder, able to clearly feel the girl's rapid heartbeat. He deliberately made his breathing erratic. " The Titan Giant Ape... is more... troublesome than I imagined..."
Qian Renxue frantically examined his injuries, and when she saw the wound that almost pierced through his abdomen, her eyes instantly reddened. Her Soul Power surged from her palms, wanting to replenish his Soul Power to treat him, but because her hands were shaking so badly, she missed the wound several times.
"Don't move!" she commanded, her voice trembling with tears. "I'll take you to find a healing-type Soul Master..."
Huo Yuhao shook his head weakly. "No need... I'll be fine after I rest..." As he spoke, he deliberately coughed up a mouthful of blood.
This acting, worthy of an Oscar, made Electrolux in the Sea of Consciousness roll his eyes. " Yuhao, isn't that a bit too much?"
Huo Yuhao transmitted his voice, "No exaggeration, you can't fool people's tears."
Qian Renxue was unaware of any of this. Looking at Huo Yuhao, who was barely breathing in her arms, an unprecedented panic swept over her. She suddenly realized that if this boy really died, she might never be able to forgive herself for what she had done today.
"Hang in there..." She carefully carried Huo Yuhao on her back, her Angel Wings fully unfurled in the sunlight. "I'll take you to treatment right away."
Huo Yuhao leaned against her slender back, smelling the faint fragrance of the girl's hair, and suddenly felt a little uneasy. But then he thought that although these injuries looked frightening, they were actually faked by him using Simulation Soul Skill, and even the bloodstains were prepared in advance with the blood of Soul Beast.
However, Qian Renxue smelled extremely pleasant, which made Huo Yuhao seem a bit improper. It was like when he met Ju Zi, he would subconsciously think that she was cute or pretty.
The thought had barely crossed his mind when it was interrupted by Electrolux's cough, "Cough, cough, watch your temper, kid."