Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 181 Grilled Fish...

Soul fusion is arguably the closest thing to metaphysics in the entire Douluo Continent.

Sometimes the condition for activation is complementary martial souls, while other times it stems from convergence. Close brothers and sisters may successfully match, and complete strangers may suddenly be electrocuted and connected.

Even intimate interactions between the two can increase their compatibility to the point where they might accidentally reach the threshold for initiating fusion.

However, regardless of the circumstances, the fusion of martial spirits has always been a special skill that stands between two people, and there has never been a precedent of the same individual fusing together.

"Is it because twin martial souls are so rare that such an extremely low-probability event has not yet occurred?"

Huo Yuhao tightened his grip slightly in surprise. The golden energy surging from his spiritual eyes was flowing throughout his body along with his second martial soul, bringing a warm feeling.

Of course, right now it's only a tiny, extremely small amount.

If we take the fusion of martial souls as a reference, his two souls have only reached the point of being compatible in terms of aura under the effect of "Ruling the World". If he wants to further fuse into one, he must first achieve the goal of eternally being a twin entity.

"It seems I really need to meet her first."

Huo Yuhao murmured to himself, a smile he himself didn't even realize appeared on his face, and he felt a strange sense of relief.

"...What's wrong with him?"

Yu Mengdi's eyes were strange.

"Is that even a question? He's just thinking about women."

Ye Guyi patted her shoulder with a regretful look: "I advise you to give up~ You're too late. Or rather, everyone is too late."

"I…"

Yu Mengdi's face flushed instantly: "I didn't mean that—"

"No need to say more, I understand."

Ye Guyi gestured for silence and followed Huo Yuhao, who had resumed his journey.

Yu Mengdi, who remained where she was, had her expression change several times before finally letting out a cold snort: 'You're the same age as me, how much could you possibly know!'

……

"To cross the border by land, one must traverse the military defense lines of both countries, as well as the Mingdou Mountains, whose situation is unknown. It's easy to go through the proper procedures if you're identifying yourself, but it's a bit more troublesome if you're trying to smuggle yourself across."

Ye Guyi scribbled on the ground with a twig: "Actually, there are two options now. One is the part directly opposite the White Tiger Camp. During the ceasefire, they often recruit a bunch of ordinary people who have no soul power at all."

"Although we don't know what Duke White Tiger wants those people for, in order to ensure the safety of the camp, the entire Star Luo side's defense line will retreat to the edge of the mountain range here, leaving a lot of gaps."

"What's the other option?"

Yu Mengdi asked hesitantly.

"Heavenly Soul".

Ye Guyi drew a 'V': "Sun Moon and Heavenly Soul Empire are separated by a short section of the Mingdou Mountains and a strait that is almost entirely enclosed as an inland sea. Due to Heavenly Soul's voluntary retreat, control of the ocean is basically in the hands of Sun Moon."

"It is precisely because those guys are inactive that, apart from the military stronghold located at the junction of land and sea, there is no decent defense line on the border of Tianhun. Whether you cross it directly or walk along the coast all the way to the vicinity of the far north, it's all fine."

After giving a rough analysis of the situation to the idiot next to her, Ye Guyi casually stuffed some branches into the fire, then glanced at Huo Yuhao, who was staring blankly at the flames: "Hey? What are you thinking about?"

"I miss someone."

Huo Yuhao responded somewhat dejectedly, a dagger appearing in his hand from who-knows-when.

"Relatives?"

"Enemy."

Huo Yuhao turned his head slightly to meet her gaze, his eyes as calm as a deep pool, which was chilling: "To be precise... both of them."

From beginning to end, he hadn't figured out how to face that person, nor was he prepared to contact them right now.

But... he's sitting right here near the border. In less than a day, he can reach the Sun and Moon Camp, see his so-called father, and ask him in person what he's been doing and thinking all these years.

"Yeah~"

The dagger in his hand hummed under its strain, which startled Huo Yuhao from his memories, and he withdrew his slightly strange gaze: "Sorry, I lost my composure."

"It doesn't matter……"

Ye Guyi breathed a sigh of relief, suppressing the martial spirit that had been pushed to the brink of release.

In those few seconds, it felt as if her soul was about to be crushed by the other person's emotional fluctuations.

Is the person you're thinking of near the border right now?

Recalling Huo Yuhao's changes, Ye Guyi vaguely guessed something: "...You want to see him?"

"Forget it."

Huo Yuhao slowly took out his tools and set up a grill under the strange looks of the two angels: "The fire needs to be covered by the simulation skill, and I can't get away. Can you help me catch a few fish?"

Living in the Duke's mansion, he had very little access to food, and even less to supplement his nutrition. The few artificial streams that flowed into the gardens were the best resources he and his mother could access.

At least there is clean water, and every now and then a few fish will dart into view.

For the first two years, his mother grilled fish for him; for the next two years... the sick woman lying in bed could only rely on this to regain some strength and barely get through it.

"It smells so good!"

Ye Guyi's eyes flickered slightly, clearly not expecting Huo Yuhao to have such a unique skill.

It's just a simple meaty aroma, but under the catalysis of some kind of fluctuation, it takes on a unique magic.

"Gulu~"

Yu Mengdi swallowed hard, feeling rather pathetic, and quietly looked away under Ye Guyi's slightly disdainful gaze.

"Don't rush... wait a little longer."

Huo Yuhao seemed to have regained his composure, or perhaps he was playing a role, his face bathed in warm light from the flames: "It will be ready soon."

That extremely subtle warmth and happiness almost materialized, clinging to the fish meat.

But the sorrow and loneliness emanating from him grew stronger and stronger, like a puppet wearing a warm-colored raincoat, completely out of place with the warm light he emitted.

"Try it?"

Gently blowing on the steam, Huo Yuhao naturally divided the grilled fish into three portions, his movements as practiced as if he had rehearsed it a thousand times before.

"great!"

Yu Mengdi's eyes widened in amazement, but she was soon captivated by the rich emotions evoked by the grilled fish, and slowly immersed herself in certain memories.

"... "

Ye Guyi looked at her seemingly perceptive companion, but hesitated to speak for a moment: "Are you trying to find joy in suffering? The mental fluctuations around you don't have much of a positive or sunny quality... Are those all your memories?"

"It wasn't me who found joy in hardship, but someone else."

Huo Yuhao looked up with a smile, a cold light flashing deep in his eyes: "I'm just recreating her tragedy."

Dai Hao.

The starting point of all fate, good or bad. A person whose love was as deep as the sea, whom I had ignored and disregarded for nearly ten years.

'What a pity... now is not the time to meet.'

Huo Yuhao's anger gradually subsided: 'But one day, we'll have a proper talk.'

(End of this chapter)