Douluo Continent: The Peerless Hunting Heavenly Lord, Huo Yuhao!

Further down, Cao Jinxuan and Xie Huanyue from the Supervision Department sat side by side, while Wu Feng from the Logistics Department sat beside Ning Tian with his arms crossed and a cold face. When his gaze swept over Huo Yuhao, he couldn't help but show a hint of displeasure.

This guy is the one who stole Ning Tian's heart.

The twin sisters Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu sat together, with Zhou Sichen and Long Xiangyue sitting next to them.

Wu Meng sat on the other side of the conference table, dressed in a simple white school uniform. Even sitting among a group of aristocratic children, she showed no stage fright. Nanmen Yun'er sat quietly next to her.

Looking at the neatly seated crowd, Huo Yuhao sat up straight, cleared his throat, and got straight to the point: "I've gathered everyone here today for two things. Once they're decided, each department will carry them out separately."

"The first thing to do is to issue a notice that starting this week, all members will gather at the Lionheart Square in the activity center every weekend for group cultivation." He pointed to the spirit-gathering array design on the table. "The spirit-gathering array I set up in the lobby on the first floor is now complete and open to all members free of charge."

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

What has Huo Yuhao been doing these past few weeks? He's been setting up this spirit-gathering array, and they've been able to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within it.

Just then, Lan Luoluo timidly raised her hand, her soft voice carrying a hint of concern: "President, this matter... is probably a bit difficult."

"What do you mean?" Huo Yuhao looked at her, his tone gentle.

“More than 70% of our registered members come from commoner backgrounds,” Lan Luoluo said seriously, flipping through the statistics book. “They attend classes and cultivate during the week, and on weekends they basically have to go to Shrek City to work and earn tuition fees. They simply can’t spare a whole day for group cultivation. What… should we do?”

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Everyone knew that Lan Luoluo was telling the truth. Shrek Academy was never short of geniuses, but geniuses were not all the same.

Noble children are born into wealth and never have to worry about resources, but commoner students have to do everything they can just to survive and stay at Shrek Academy.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao was not disappointed at all. Instead, he nodded, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.

He had anticipated this problem long ago; after all, he knew all too well the feeling of being powerless to control one's own destiny.

"That's the second thing I want to talk about."

Huo Yuhao raised his hand and took out three gold-embossed property transfer documents from his storage soul tool. He gently placed them in the center of the conference table and pushed them in front of everyone: "These are the three street-front shops at the east gate of Shrek City that I traded with the Martial Soul Department. They are permanent properties and belong to the Lionheart Society."

One sentence caused an uproar in the entire conference room!

Everyone rushed forward, their faces filled with shock as they stared at the bright red college seal on the document.

What kind of place is Shrek City?

The holy land in the hearts of all soul masters on the continent, one of the cities with the largest flow of people, the East Gate is adjacent to Shrek Academy, every inch of land is worth its weight in gold, the value of a single street shop is enough to bankrupt an ordinary small sect, let alone three shops connected together!

"President... this is too exaggerated!" Zhou Sichen exclaimed.

“Money is inanimate, but people are alive.” Huo Yuhao smiled and tapped the document with his fingertips. “These three shops will be the Lionheart Society’s first property, and also the key to solving the plight of all the civilian members. I have two ideas for the direction of the property.”

"First, the entertainment industry. Entertainment activities in Douluo Continent are too scarce. Apart from the Soul Arena, there are only taverns. There is a lot of profit potential in this area, but we do not have relevant experience or connections at the moment. The risk is too high, so we will not consider it for the time being."

"Secondly, the catering industry." Huo Yuhao's tone became more confident. "Based on these three shops, we will build a food industry chain belonging to the Lionheart Society."

Throughout the entire presentation, he only used the terms "we" and "Lionheart Society," without uttering a single word about "mine." Even though it was the shop he had brought out, he attributed the property to the organization from the very beginning. This magnanimity warmed the hearts of everyone present.

But people were still a little confused. The catering industry?

Taverns and restaurants are everywhere in Douluo Continent, so what makes them stand out?

Wu Meng was the first to react, raising her hand to ask a question with a pragmatic tone: "President, what kind of food should we make to attract Soul Masters? Especially commoner Soul Masters, most of them are reluctant to spend money on food, and high-level Soul Masters have huge appetites, which ordinary restaurants simply cannot satisfy."

"Good question." Huo Yuhao snapped his fingers, a sly smile flashing in his eyes. "The answer is simple: make convenient foods that are high in calories and sugar and can quickly replenish energy. I've named them hamburgers and milk tea."

Seeing everyone's blank expressions, Huo Yuhao wasn't in a hurry and patiently explained, "The first shop specializes in milk tea drinks and is called 'House of Hearths.' It features drinks with high sugar content that can gently replenish soul power. The cost is low and the profit is high, so both noble students and commoner students can afford it."

"The second shop specializes in hamburger fast food, called 'Kenlaishi'. It's a bun with a soul beast meat patty inside. It's high in calories, filling, and quick to serve. One hamburger can last for most of the day. It's much more cost-effective than eating barbecue at a hotel. It's perfect for students who are in a hurry to cultivate or work."

"As for the third shop," Huo Yuhao paused, then smiled and said, "it's a buffet, and it'll be called 'Ten Thousand Households Spring Terrace.' Unlike the first two, this place doesn't need high-energy ingredients; it just needs to be plentiful and filling. Each person pays a fixed price, and can eat as much as they want. It's specifically for commoner Soul Masters who have big appetites but can't afford high-energy ingredients, allowing them to fill their stomachs for the least amount of money."

The meeting room was completely silent.

Everyone was stunned, their minds frantically processing the new concepts Huo Yuhao had just shared.

Hamburgers, milk tea, buffets—these things have never appeared in the Douluo Continent.

But the more they thought about it, the more flawless this approach seemed.

It accurately addresses all the needs of Soul Masters, catering to both wealthy nobles and poor commoners.

What shocked them even more was Huo Yuhao's dedication.

The first two shops were for the gang to make a profit, but the third shop, Wanhu Chuntai, was clearly opened for commoner gang members and commoner soul masters.

Huo Yuhao genuinely wanted to enable those ordinary students who couldn't get enough to eat to spend as little money as possible, so they wouldn't have to worry about food anymore and could cultivate in peace.

Only those who have been caught in the rain will think of offering an umbrella to others.

At that moment, everyone fully understood the weight of those words.

"Alright, stop standing there. Clearly define the tasks and get it done as soon as possible." Huo Yuhao clapped his hands, bringing everyone back to their senses. His tone was crisp and decisive. "As for the weekend group training, Jin Xuan and Huan Yue, your Supervision Department will be responsible for maintaining order and discipline at the venue; Si Chen and Xiang Yue, your Intelligence Department will be responsible for delivering the notice to every member and counting the number of people who can attend; Gu Yue will be in charge of overall coordination."

"Ning Tian will take the lead in the industrial development, as she is familiar with business operations. Wu Feng, Wu Meng, Nanmen Yun'er, Luo Luo, and Su Su will provide full support."

Everyone immediately responded, their eyes full of enthusiasm.

After the meeting ended and everyone left one after another, Huo Yuhao looked at the documents in his hand, slumped back into his chair, and added a sentence to Gu Yue and Ning Tian who were walking to the door: "Remember, after these things are settled, all members of the club will take turns to be in charge. Don't come to me for everything unless it's absolutely necessary."

The two were stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly, turned around, closed the door, and left.

……

The soft glow of dusk streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the office, bathing the cold desks and chairs in a warm golden light.

Huo Yuhao stretched out a big yawn, his joints making a series of crisp sounds, then casually picked up the bubble tea on the table and took a big gulp.

The chewy tapioca pearls slid comfortably into my mouth, mixed with the sweet milk tea, and I closed my eyes contentedly.

This milk tea was made using a recipe he dictated, which Ning Tian personally adjusted. The taste was so sweet it warmed his heart.

"No, this fucking torture isn't going to stop me from going crazy sooner or later." Huo Yuhao slammed his cup on the table, looking utterly hopeless. "It's time to get a full-time secretary. Come out here, Ning Tian!"

He had already made up his mind, Vice President Gu Yue?

Stop it.

This is the Silver Dragon King, the supreme ruler of countless soul beasts. To have her handle these trivial official duties is a complete waste of her talents.

Moreover, this person is used to being aloof and is not good at these kinds of social niceties at all.

Ning Tian is different. As the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, he received training from the school from a young age. He is shrewd, meticulous, and capable of managing a small Lionheart Society. It's like a game-changer for him.

One is responsible for overall internal coordination, and the other is responsible for setting the direction for external affairs; they are a perfect match.

As for Huo Yuhao himself?

He said: "I just want to be a quiet mascot, cultivate myself when I have nothing to do, help Ma Xiaotao purify her evil fire, and lie down and wait for the Lionheart Society to grow and thrive. Isn't that great?"

Just as he was frantically plotting in his mind how to persuade Ning Tian to become his full-time secretary and help him handle these annoying official duties...

boom! boom! boom!

The heavy wooden door was knocked on, the rhythm crisp and clean.

"Please come in." Huo Yuhao immediately sat up straight, abandoning his slumped posture and reverting to his usual gentle and composed demeanor.

The door was pushed open, and three figures walked in.

Ning Tian, ​​who was at the head of the group, still looked tired from handling official business all afternoon, but her eyes sparkled with anticipation. Wu Feng, who was beside her, still had a cold face and looked at him with some displeasure. Gu Yue, who was walking at the back, had her black hair hanging down and her purple eyes had a faint smile on them. She obviously knew what she was going to do.

"Why are you here?" Huo Yuhao asked, taken aback.

"We've come to ask you to go to the Shrek City auction together." Ning Tian stepped forward and placed a gold-embossed invitation on his table. "Tonight is the quarterly auction, with many good items, including a hundred-year-old soul bone suitable for spirit-type soul masters. We thought you would definitely be interested."

Huo Yuhao stared at the invitation, then slapped his forehead, muttering to himself, "How could I have forgotten about this..."

He suddenly remembered that when Qian Duoduo took him as his personal disciple, he gave him a red card, saying it was a VIP card for Shrek City's largest underground auction. With this card, he could take away an item worth up to 100,000 gold soul coins for free, which was considered a gift from his teacher.

"What?" Wu Feng didn't hear his muttering, frowned, and asked unhappily, "Are you dawdling or not? If not, Ning Tian and I will go by ourselves."

The thought that Ning Tian had made a point of preparing two hours in advance just to invite this kid made her even more annoyed.

"Go, of course I'll go." Huo Yuhao laughed, got up and drank the remaining half cup of bubble tea in one gulp, then wiped his mouth casually. "Free money, why not take advantage of it? Let's go see if there are any treasures tonight that can add to the Lionheart Society's coffers."

The last rays of the setting sun fell on the boy's tall and straight back. The four of them walked out of the office side by side and headed towards the auction.

Chapter 33 The Spirit Sea Skull of the Void Dream Weaver

The eastern part of Shrek City is the most prosperous area of ​​the entire city.

Shops lined the street, and people thronged the area. Soul Masters came and went, and the air was filled with the aroma of street food and the unique fragrance of rare and precious herbs.

In the very heart of this prime real estate stands a magnificent building entirely crafted from obsidian, with upturned eaves, gilded trim, and three powerful characters above the door: "Jubaoge" (Treasure Pavilion)!

This is Shrek City's largest auction house and one of the top trading venues on the entire continent. Backed by Shrek Academy, it boasts an outstanding reputation, and only those with invitations or VIP cards are qualified to enter.

"Beibei, hurry up! Let me see if there's anything good in tonight's quarterly auction!"

A clear female voice came from ahead, and Huo Yuhao and his group of four paused as they approached the entrance of Jubaoge.

Looking at the two figures at the door, Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow and thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

Unexpected, yet perfectly logical.

The black-haired girl standing in front was dressed in a neat blue outfit and had a pretty face. She was none other than Tang Ya, the future Blue Silver Saintess.

Beside her stood a tall, blue-haired boy with a refined and gentle demeanor and a warm smile on his lips. He was none other than the future Thunder Douluo, Bei Bei.

These two were Huo Yuhao's guides on his journey through the Tang Sect in the original novel.