The Star Luo Emperor raised his cup, his eyes filled with emotion and admiration, and said to Huo Yuhao, " Yuhao, you say your achievements surpass those of anyone else on the Douluo Continent. You call yourself a nobody, but we're not even worth mentioning."
Huo Yuhao shook his head slightly and replied humbly, "Haha, no, Your Majesty. Regardless of whether I'm a nobody or not, I was before. I've climbed my way up from there."
The Star Luo Emperor sighed softly, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes. "Indeed, like Yuhao, who could have known that a nobody from the past could become famous throughout the world?"
"Come, share a cup with me."
Huo Yuhao gently raised his glass, yet remained composed. "Your Majesty is too kind. It's not really appropriate to discuss these things here, but the timing is just what I've come to expect."
He then turned to Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Duke: " White Tiger Duke, the Duchess has passed away. We are all deeply saddened to hear this news. Please accept our condolences."
White Tiger Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Palace rose to return the greeting, his expression somber yet still respectful. "Thank you Yuhao, for coming today. It is an honor to have you here."
"After all, you are the master of the Spirit Pagoda, which created the Soul Spirit System in the Douluo Continent."
Huo Yuhao simply shook his head slightly. "It's all just empty fame. I owe it all to Senior Di Tian from the Ferocious Beast for acknowledging my kindness; otherwise, it would be extremely difficult for the Soul Spirit System to become its own distinct system."
"Speaking of which, Luoli Li..."
Upon hearing this, Dai Luoli immediately stood up, her expression excited and even somewhat incoherent. "Yes! My idol!"
Upon hearing this, the solemn atmosphere in the hall was immediately broken, and everyone couldn't help but laugh. Even the heavy sorrow in the air seemed to be dispelled by this sudden lightness.
Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Idol? Hahaha, that's an interesting title."
Dai Luoli scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly, but still couldn't hide her excitement as she said, "Um... idol, what can I do for you?"
Huo Yuhao's tone was gentle, with a hint of teasing. "It's not really an order. I remember I took care of the Soul Bone and Martial Soul issues for you. As for the Soul Spirit, why didn't you come to my Spirit Pagoda? This time, I won't charge you, since I promised."
Xu Yun'er looked at Huo Yuhao, then at Dai Luoli. She had been wondering why Dai Luoli respected Huo Yuhao so much, but now she finally understood why Dai Luoli respected Huo Yuhao so much.
Dai Luoli quickly explained, "Idol, well, something happened at home as soon as I got back, so I haven't had time to collect the Soul Spirit yet. I'll go after things are settled in a couple of days."
Huo Yuhao glanced at Xu Jiujiu, then at Xu Yun'er, before turning to Dai Luoli and saying, "By the way, remember to bring your little girlfriend along. It's a small token of my appreciation as your brother-in-law."
Dai Luoli's heart was immediately stirred. "As expected, my idol really has the ability. He actually won over Princess Jiujiu. From now on, he'll be my brother-in-law, oh no, I mean my brother, my own brother."
Huo Yuhao knew exactly what Dai Luoli was thinking. He thought to himself, "Silly boy, I am indeed your brother. These things are both to repay your mother for her help to us, and also compensation for the destruction of your Dai Family."
"Normally, I wouldn't spare even a dog from the Dai Family, but you're an exception. I absolutely won't kill you, and I hope you won't hate me."
So, what Huo Yuhao was thinking after those words was, "If you hate me, then I'll reunite your family. Even this fool wouldn't do such a thing." Huo Yuhao could understand the hostility any enemy felt towards him, and his principle was the same: if someone became his enemy...
Therefore, there is only one fate for this enemy: death.
Xu Yun listened quietly from the side. Her initial admiration for Huo Yuhao had now turned into genuine affection. She couldn't help but look at Xu Jiujiu beside her, her eyes revealing support and blessings. She truly felt that Princess Jiujiu and Huo Yuhao were a perfect match.
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, turning his gaze to Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger Duke, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing. "Of course, you all probably know about my relationship with Jiujiu, and White Tiger Duke, you and the Old Poison Du Busi were spying on them that night, right?"
Dai Hao scratched his head. Who would have thought that White Tiger Duke, at his age, would still enjoy gossip, especially about the princess?
Dai Hao was also surprised. Who could have imagined that Huo Yuhao could make Princess Jiujiu confess her feelings? He must have some incredible charm. According to Dai Yueheng, Yuhao has quite a few girlfriends around him.
Even Ma Xiaotao, the girl Dai Yueheng liked, now likes Huo Yuhao and has become his girlfriend.
Fortunately, Dai Yueheng didn't fight with Huo Yuhao. Otherwise, it's hard to say whether Dai Hao would cause trouble for Dai Yueheng because of Ma Xiaotao.
As soon as Huo Yuhao finished his teasing remark about "peeping," a barely perceptible hint of embarrassment appeared on Dai Hao's old face. He coughed twice, trying to cover it up with laughter. "Hahaha, Yuhao, you're still so perceptive. I, I just happened to see it."
He looked at Huo Yuhao with a complex expression, which included both admiration for the young man's achievements and a hint of unspeakable apprehension.
Huo Yuhao ignored him, thinking to himself, "See? I killed the White Tiger Duke's Wife, and now they're thanking me?"
"In my previous life, I truly failed to kill her; I had no chance. Who could have imagined that the Duchess would die every two years?"
His thoughts swept over the long-deceased woman, without a trace of pity. "It's truly deserved, really. Like mother, like son. This Dai Huabin has inherited the Duchess's character."
"The next target is Dai Huabin, of course; he'll die too."
On the other side of the banquet, Dai Yueheng unconsciously turned his gaze to Huo Yuhao again. His brows were furrowed, and the unease in his heart became increasingly clear.
Why is it that I can always sense an extremely terrifying killing intent in Yuhao's eyes, even when he speaks and laughs gently and acts calmly? That terrifying aura seems to always linger in the mansion.
He turned to look at his younger brother, Dai Huabin, who remained oblivious to his actions, and could only let out a heavy sigh. "Alas, Dai Huabin Dai Huabin, what goes around comes around. You should take responsibility for what you've done."
His mind raced, and he quickly weighed his options. "As long as I don't provoke Huo Yuhao again, Dai Huabin's grudges definitely won't affect the White Tiger Duke's Mansion."
Even if it causes some problems, we can just hand it over when the time comes.
He gazed at his junior, who now stood at the pinnacle of the continent, his thoughts a jumbled mess. "When the time comes, I'll definitely have to give this junior, who has already reached the top, an explanation. Who could have imagined that he could become a Titled Douluo powerhouse in just two or three years?"