The soul-guided boat rocked on the lake, heading towards the inner courtyard along a specific route.
Inside the boat, Zhou Yi, her face rosy, was holding a mirror, her fair fingers caressing her right cheek.
Her smooth, delicate skin, with its rosy glow, further accentuated her inherent charm.
Looking at her perfectly healed right cheek, Zhou Yi asked incredulously, " Yuhao, this thing of yours is amazing! I never thought my face would have a chance to be seen again."
As she stroked it, Zhou Yi's expression gradually darkened. "Something with such effects must be very precious. It's a waste to use it on me."
"You're already level 50, just one more Soul Ring away from becoming Soul King. If you consume this Immortal Herb yourself, you might be able to break through several levels, or even directly enter the Soul Emperor realm."
"My talent... is undeniable, otherwise I wouldn't have remained just an external affairs teacher all these years..."
Zhou Yi understood her own talent; at her age, reaching the level of a six-soul Soul Emperor was hardly the mark of a genius.
Compared to Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and others, she wasn't even sure if she could ever become Titled Douluo in her lifetime.
In her view, such rare and precious herbs with such effects would not be of any real use to her.
Seeing Zhou Yi's dejected expression, Huo Yuhao took her hand and held it tightly, saying, " Sister Little Zhou, what in this world is worth it or not? If I believe something should belong to you, I would pluck the stars from the sky."
Zhou Yi blushed, and hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Huo Yuhao knew she still felt guilty about using the Immortal Herb, so he said, "Besides, this Immortal Herb is mainly for repairing damage, so don't worry, Sister Little Zhou, anything spent on you is never a waste."
After Huo Yuhao's series of explanations, Zhou Yi finally stopped worrying about it.
If Huo Yuhao hadn't tricked her into eating it beforehand, Zhou Yi probably wouldn't have been able to absorb the Immortal Herb no matter what. Luckily, he had the foresight.
The soul-guided ship moved slowly forward and came to a stop on the shore with a thud.
Zhou Yi smiled slightly, reached out and stroked Huo Yuhao's cheek, and said, " Yuhao, go ahead, there are still people waiting for you in the inner courtyard."
Huo Yuhao disembarked, waved to Zhou Yi, and walked towards the inner courtyard. As for herself, she needed to properly absorb the medicinal properties, as she could vaguely sense that she was about to break through.
This also meant that she didn't have much time to talk to Huo Yuhao anymore.
At this moment, the Soul Power within her body was surging and almost uncontrollable. In the end, she could only activate the automatic defense of the soul guidance ship and then begin her seclusion.
Huo Yuhao watched this scene from afar, then waved his hand, and several black-clad figures immediately appeared to protect the surroundings.
After confirming that there would be no problem, he then headed towards the Sea God Pavilion.
Sunlight lazily spills onto the tree-lined path, dappling the ground with its rays against the backdrop of leaves. A gentle breeze carries a cool yet Sisi warm feeling.
Several inner court students were walking towards us from not far away, and their conversation could be heard.
"If you ask me, the prettiest girl in the inner courtyard is Wang Dong'er. Her looks and figure... although she has a bit of a spoiled princess attitude, I really like her type! I'd be willing to go bankrupt if she were my girlfriend," the tall male student said to the two people beside him with a lovesick look.
Another, more handsome man retorted, "Aren't you just a complete simp? Isn't Wang Qiu'er good enough? Although she's a bit cold, at least she has a good temper."
"A woman like her clearly idolizes the strong. I must work hard to improve my cultivation; maybe then she'll notice me."
The ordinary-looking man at the front looked at the two with disdain and said, "Come on, you two should just give up. If you ask me, Senior Xiao is the most suitable to be a wife. If there's a chance with the Sea God's Fate, I'll definitely try to win her over."
Upon hearing this, the two people rolled their eyes and said, "Dude, what are you thinking? Senior Xiao has a boyfriend, okay?"
The ordinary-looking man scratched his head, puzzled, and asked, "When did this happen? How come I didn't know about it?"
The two men laughed at his reaction and said, "Hey buddy, you like her even if she doesn't have a boyfriend?"
"Is it not allowed? Even if Senior Xiao has a girlfriend, I still have a chance, right? After all, we're not married yet," the ordinary-looking man said naively.
The handsome man gave him a thumbs up and said, "To be honest, it has to be you. As long as you swing the hoe well, you'll naturally get some foundation, right?"
"Her boyfriend is currently an exchange student at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy. He'll probably be back in the next couple of days, so you'd better be careful."
The tall man put his arm around their shoulders and said, "Alright, stop chatting and let's go. Have you forgotten that today is the Inner Court Grand Competition? Most importantly, today is the Autumn and Winter Battle! I don't want to miss my goddess's fighting prowess."
"I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it," the handsome man said, slapping his forehead.
Just as they were about to leave, the three of them noticed Huo Yuhao standing beside them.
After glancing at Huo Yuhao and noticing that he wasn't wearing Shrek Academy's uniform, the three of them immediately became serious.
In Huo Yuhao's view, the Soul Power within the three of them had already begun to circulate quietly.
Huo Yuhao then showed the Inner Court medal that Zhou Yi had given him on the ship and said, "I'm here to report to the Inner Court today, so please don't be nervous."
After confirming the authenticity of the medal in Huo Yuhao's hand, the three breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew their Soul Power.
The handsome man looked Huo Yuhao up and down, and seeing his youthful face, he subconsciously assumed he was a junior.
With a mischievous grin, he said, "Hey junior, wanna go check this out? I guarantee you won't be able to take your eyes off it!"
Huo Yuhao's eyes showed a bewildered panic. He waved his hand in refusal, even stammering, "No... no need, seniors, I... I still need to register..."
Another tall male student immediately shook his head to interrupt, and enthusiastically pulled Huo Yuhao over, saying, "Hey, junior, don't worry, we're good people. The seniors aren't bad people. Aren't you tempted by this opportunity to show you some beautiful girls?"
The handsome man, ever the friendly type, put his arm around Huo Yuhao's shoulder and lightly punched him, saying, "Junior, don't pretend. Even that guy, who's all talk and no action, couldn't resist."
Looking in the direction he pointed, they saw that the ordinary-looking man had a hint of excitement in his eyes, occasionally turning back to look at them, and even unconsciously walking away into the distance.
Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly, and was then taken away by these enthusiastic senior students.