Douluo Jueshi: I can only explode the ring, all I can do is operate.

Chapter 296 The Soul Master, Never Changed
"Wow~ haha, I feel like I'm in love again."

"Little sister, you said the same thing at the last competition. Do you remember that Wang Dong? And Wuque too? You really are a girl who likes to fall for someone else."

Seeing her younger sister's blissful expression, with a faint blush on her cheeks, she seemed completely absorbed in looking at Huo Yuhao.

Although Xiao Hongchen had to admit that this kid was more effective at attracting women than his own, he still couldn't help but complain about his sister who was obsessed with looks. Oh no, now it's not just about looks; you also have to know how to pretend.

The other team members watched the bickering between the two captains silently without making a sound, only smiling to themselves, and then looking at Huo Yuhao on the stage with envy, who was like a king in the extreme ice.

"Laugh, you've changed."

"Really? Where?"

"You never used to call me 'sister,' but ever since you became that metal giant, you've started speaking more and more formally. Are you sure you're mentally okay?"

Meng Hongchen still looked at her brother with suspicion. To be honest, after hearing him call her "Meng, Meng, Meng" for more than ten years, she was really not used to the sudden change to "little sister".

Moreover, Xiao Hongchen's daily routine has become very regular, like a robot that executes actions according to strict instructions.

You should know that Soul Masters are a group of people who might forget to eat and sleep because of a certain inspiration, a certain carving, or a certain experiment, and their daily routines will be in complete disarray.

As a result, Xiao Hongchen was able to abandon the soul tool he was working on, which was already 95% complete, when the designated "rest time" arrived!
He was definitely sick, and quite seriously so, Meng Hongchen knew this very well.

"No, I feel better than ever before. Grandpa has taken me for no less than ten check-ups these days. You know what? Every check-up shows that my current physical condition is more perfect than the last one."

Xiao Hongchen shook his head slightly. Of course, he was aware of his current problem. After all, his mental strength was not just for show, but he didn't care and was even happy with it.

Is there any downside? No, not at all. On the contrary, he only saw the benefits for his future, and all he had to pay was a negligible price.

In fact, Meng Hongchen was not wrong. As a Soul Master, Xiao Hongchen had never changed. He was just researching himself as a Soul Tool, all the time.

Seeing that Meng Hongchen was about to speak, Xiao Hongchen pointed to the situation on the arena and reminded him with a smile:

"Little sister, it seems your love interest has been taken again. Look, the knight has become a prince and has his own princess."

Oh, to correct you, perhaps they're already king and queen. I truly feel sorry for you; now your three imaginary lovers are reduced to just one again.

"........."

Meng Hongchen glanced at the arena, then her face turned as red as a ripe apple as she looked at Xiao Hongchen, who was mocking her.

Slightly, she raised her hand and clenched it into a fist.

"Little sister, I think you should calm down and put your fist down!"

"go to hell!"

"what--!"

He took the punch to the face, and Xiao Hongchen's fragile body was knocked into amnesia by his sister's blow.

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"Heavenly Soul Empire Royal Academy versus Iron Forging Hall, Heavenly Soul Empire Royal Academy wins!" *Click click*

The frozen throne thawed and shattered. After the referee declared victory, Huo Yuhao slowly stood up. The surrounding ice gradually transformed into pure soul power and flowed back into his body with each step. His precise control of mental and soul power once again impressed everyone after the match, leaving even many Soul Douluos watching in astonishment.

step - step - step -
The weight of his ice armor made heavy stomping sounds as he walked step by step to the edge of the arena.

Princess Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire was waiting there early, holding a royal gold and red cloak made of fur. She only approached Huo Yuhao after he gently stepped off the stage.

"Thanks…"

The ice armor on his body gradually dissipated as it turned into soul power. Huo Yuhao, who was 1.8 meters tall, gently lowered himself in front of Vina. The latter loosened her long hair and draped it over his back, then took his hand and led him away.

Not far away, Long Aotian leaned against the wall at the entrance, while the others watched them with slight smiles. Soon after, they left together, their voices fading into the distance, though one could still faintly hear Long Aotian teasing his junior brother.

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Bang!
With a furious slam, Wang Dong'er smashed the armrest of the chair next to her. She exuded a terrifying aura as she watched Huo Yuhao and Vina's departing figures. Her imposing presence terrified Zhu Lu, who was sitting next to her, causing her legs to tremble and making her afraid to move, lest she provoke the enraged Wang Dong'er.

"Xiao Yuhao is really popular~ I wish I could be that popular too."

"Sure, as long as I leave your side, plenty of women eager to curry favor with you, the young master of the Xuanming Sect, will flock around you. They'll be willing to fall for you after just a couple of drinks. Why bother enduring the torment of dating me?"

"Oh, oh, oh, that's not what I meant! I meant... I meant..."

"Senior Sanshi probably meant that if he were more popular, he could be with Sister Nannan sooner."

"Yes! Wuque is right, that's exactly what I meant, Nannan!"

Xu Sanshi glanced gratefully at Ning Wuque, who had come to his rescue, and then began to fawn over Jiang Nannan, massaging her shoulders and legs.

Ning Wuque shook his head slightly at this scene. He still didn't quite understand Xu Sanshi's thoughts, but it was his own business after all, and he should just mind his own business.

"Let's go, all the matches are over for today. Has everyone decided what they want to eat?"

Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan slightly stood up to attract everyone's attention. This was the last match of the day, and tomorrow Shrek Academy might be the first to take the stage as the opening act.

Upon hearing this, everyone got up to loosen their shins first, before starting to discuss what to eat that evening.

"Senior Sister, I'd like another plate of pan-fried fish with herbs. Can we eat at Mingde Hotel?"

"How about we go to Tonghui Winery? Their sun wine is really good, just as delicious as fruit juice."

"I'm fine with either option. If all else fails, I can just eat at the hotel."

"Let's go to Mingde Hotel then. The college has provided ample funding. We'll go to Tonghui Winery tomorrow."

Soon, the group left the venue, chatting away as they went.

In just half an hour, everyone in the venue had left, leaving only a few staff members responsible for cleaning and maintenance to begin preparations for tomorrow's competition.

(End of this chapter)