A Chance Encounter with Huo Wu and Her Brother

Listening to the brother and sister bickering nearby, Su Tianyu heard Huo Wushuang call the woman beside him his younger sister and immediately confirmed their identities. They were Huo Wu and her brother, Huo Wushuang.

I didn't expect to run into these two in Suotuo City. Are they here to compete in Soul Fighting at the Great Soul Arena?

Su Tianyu quickly made his way through the crowd and stopped not far from the siblings. Seeing Huo Wu, who was around twelve or thirteen, still spewing a stream of choice words, he put on the expression of someone enjoying a spectacle and watched with relish.

"I'm sorry, my friend. My little sister has a bit of a temper. I apologize on her behalf." Looking apologetic, Huo Wushuang bent slightly and apologized to the man opposite them.

"Hmm, you're not a bad brother, unlike this hot-tempered sister of yours. When you're out and about, you'd better keep a leash on your mouth, or one day you might just disappear without a sound. I have urgent business to attend to today, so I won't make trouble for you. Now get out of my way."

The young man's Soul Power burst forth, and four Soul Rings-yellow, yellow, purple, and purple-rose from beneath his feet.

A flicker of panic appeared in Huo Wu's eyes as she watched the Soul Rings emerge. Although her father was a powerful Soul Douluo, he was still at Blazing Fire Academy in Blazing Fire City. Distant water couldn't quench a present thirst, so she could only rein in her temper and lower her head, standing silently beside her brother.

"Hmph!"

Seeing that Huo Wu had lowered her head, the young man gave a cold snort, stepped past the two of them, and left the hall.

Huo Wu turned to watch his retreating figure disappear through the entrance to the Great Soul Arena. Her face felt as though it were burning, and her expression soured as she complained to her brother Huo Wushuang.

"Brother, why didn't you tell him we were from Blazing Fire Academy? Our Huo Family is the number one family in Blazing Fire City, and Father is a powerful Soul Douluo! If you'd just said Father's name, I guarantee that man would have been scared shitless."

Huo Wushuang saw the defiant expression on his sister's face and patiently explained, "Little sister, we snuck out this time. When we're away from home, we have to keep ourselves in check. Don't meddle in other people's business, and don't get into conflicts. Look at what happened this time-that man's Soul Power was more than twenty levels higher than either of ours.

"Luckily, he didn't make trouble for us. Even if I'd told him we were from the Huo Family in Blazing Fire City, of course he would have let us go in front of such a crowd. But once we left Suotuo City, who knows? He might have followed us all the way and killed us when he found an opportunity. Then, even if Father avenged us, we wouldn't be around to see it, and we would have died for nothing."

"Brother, I understand. Next time I'll keep my temper in check and won't get into conflicts so easily. Let's hurry and sign up for Soul Fighting." With that, Huo Wu pulled Huo Wushuang over to the reception window in the hall to register.

After waiting about ten minutes, the two finished registering at the front desk and disappeared down the passage leading toward the Soul Fighting platforms.

Once Su Tianyu saw that the two had finished registering, he hurried over to the desk where Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang had signed up. Spotting the young receptionist working with her head down, he reached out and tapped the counter.

"Miss, which Soul Fighting platform are those two competing on? What are the odds on their matches? I'd like to place a bet."

The young receptionist, busy with her work, heard someone calling her and slowly raised her head. Before her stood a handsome young man dressed in white, with silver hair falling over his shoulders and striking features. He wore a smile, and his deep eyes seemed capable of seeing into a person's heart.

Looking at the handsome man before her, she felt her heart pounding wildly. Her face reddened, and she stammered out a reply.

"Sir, those two Soul Masters will be competing in the betting matches on Soul Fighting Platform Three. Since their badges are still Iron Soul Fighter, the odds are five to one. If you want to bet, you'd better hurry."

"All right. Thank you for telling me, miss. I'd like to bet one hundred Gold Soul Coins on the female Soul Master."

After thanking the receptionist, Su Tianyu took a pouch containing one hundred Gold Soul Coins from his Soul Tool and handed it to her. The bet was soon placed, and he headed for the passage to Soul Fighting Platform Three under the receptionist's reluctant gaze.

Following the passage, Su Tianyu soon reached the spectator seats at Soul Fighting Platform Three. Looking around, he saw an indoor arena where Soul Masters fought, covering an area of about two hundred square meters. Rows of chairs for spectators stood on either side, but only a handful of people were seated there watching the Soul Masters' betting matches. Every one of them looked listless, as though they hadn't fully woken up.

The number of people watching the betting matches was clearly less than he had expected. Su Tianyu had thought there would be few spectators, but he hadn't expected a pitiful twenty-odd people.

Su Tianyu found a seat at random and sat down, quietly waiting for Huo Wu and her brother to compete in their one-on-one Soul Fights.

Soon, the host on the Soul Fighting platform announced that the previous match was over. Huo Wu was up next.

On the platform, the young host in a tailcoat announced in a ringing voice, "Next up is today's fifth Soul Fight. Our competitors are Li Dabao, who has a record of five consecutive victories, and Huo Wu, who has just registered to compete.

"Will Li Dabao emerge victorious, or will the newcomer Huo Wu claim the win? Let's wait and see. Now, please welcome both Soul Masters to the stage."

Two Soul Masters soon emerged from the passages on either side. One was naturally Huo Wu, whom Su Tianyu had met before. The other was a young man in a tight black outfit. His muscles were solid, and the black outfit made him look tall and imposing. His eyes were fixed on Huo Wu as she emerged from the opposite passage.

On the platform, Li Dabao's eyes lit up at the sight of Huo Wu's pretty face. He looked her curvaceous figure up and down, unconsciously swallowed, and said with a faint smile, "Little sister, I can't bear to hit you. Hurry up and admit defeat. You're no match for me."

Seeing the disgusting look Li Dabao was giving her, Huo Wu felt a surge of anger. Her face full of fury, she cursed, "Damn musclehead! All those muscles, but you're nothing more than a brute with well-developed limbs and a simple mind. Just watch how I teach you a lesson."

Huo Wu immediately charged at Li Dabao. Two yellow Soul Rings rose from beneath her feet, and her First Soul Ring lit up as she gave a sharp cry.

"First Soul Skill, Blazing Flame!"

A fireball swiftly formed in Huo Wu's hand. With a casual throw, she sent it flying toward Li Dabao.

"Quite the fiery little girl, aren't you? Let me put out that fiery temper of yours and cool you down a little."

"Brute Bull Possession!"

After teasing Huo Wu, Li Dabao immediately activated Martial Soul Possession.

The shadow of a bull, roaring up at the sky, appeared behind Li Dabao and quickly merged into his body.