Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, Your Holiness, Please Behave Yourself

Chapter 353 I just wanted to kill someone

Huo Yuhao's voice was clear and calm, not loud, but it carried a power that pierced through chaos and noise, clearly reaching the ears of everyone nearby.

The crowd, who had been indulging in killing and venting their desires, suddenly stopped and turned around. Their murky, violent, and malicious eyes all fell on Huo Yuhao.

In their eyes, this young, handsome boy, who had no trace of bloodlust, was undoubtedly a newcomer to the inner city. Such a naive question was no different from a naked provocation in their eyes.

In an instant, countless unfriendly gazes converged, mixed with greed, mockery and murderous intent. Many people were already rubbing their hands together, plotting how to tear this seemingly tender young man to pieces and make him their first prey after entering the inner city.

But when their gazes inadvertently swept over the woman beside Huo Yuhao, the fierceness and mockery on their faces instantly froze, replaced by deep apprehension and fear, as if they had seen some kind of ferocious beast.

The sarcastic remarks, curses, and provocations that had just reached their lips were instantly swallowed back down. They all lowered their heads, not daring to meet Huo Yuhao's gaze again, and even subconsciously shrank back, deliberately suppressing their violent aura, for fear of bringing trouble upon themselves.

They knew perfectly well that those personally accompanied by the commentator were newcomers to the Killing City, and were entitled to a twelve-hour protection period. This was a rule set by the Killing King, with the enforcement team providing protection. Anyone who dared to make a move would pay a heavy price.

The woman subconsciously followed the gaze of the crowd and her eyes quickly settled on a broken wall not far away.

A thin, sinister-looking man was pinning a woman, dressed in tattered clothes and with a sexy figure, against the cold wall, brazenly committing an act of depravity. Such scenes were commonplace in the chaotic inner city; everyone was used to them and had become numb to them.

But upon closer inspection, the woman realized that the situation was not a matter of ordinary indulgence.

The woman's face showed no joy, but rather was filled with extreme terror and despair. Her eyes were wide open, tears mingling with the blood on her face as they streamed down. Her body convulsed violently, and she struggled with all her might to push the man off her. However, the difference in strength was too great. Her resistance was like an ant trying to shake a tree in the man's eyes, completely futile. She could only let out weak and desperate sobs, which evoked pity in the listener.

Looking at the scene before him, Huo Yuhao completely lost control of his killing intent, letting the terrifying killing intent spread like ripples on water.

A strange expression immediately appeared on the woman's face, and her eyes were full of confusion and doubt as she looked at Huo Yuhao.

She secretly wondered if the young man was a newcomer who couldn't stand such bullying and wanted to stage a hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress drama in this hellish inner city.

If he truly craved women, wouldn't she be standing right beside him? In terms of figure, she was exquisitely beautiful, with curves that rivaled any woman in the City of Slaughter; in terms of looks, she was a stunning beauty. The moment she removed her veil, even many killing gods would take notice, far surpassing that disheveled, filthy woman. Why ignore the beauty right before him and instead concern himself with a complete stranger? Did he think that in this City of Slaughter, the more something was stolen, the more it would satisfy his desires?

After hesitating for a moment, the woman finally suppressed her doubts, moved closer to Huo Yuhao, lowered her voice, and solemnly whispered a reminder: "According to the rules of the City of Slaughter, once you enter the inner city, you can indeed kill at will, and no one will interfere. Human life here is as cheap as grass. But I advise you not to act rashly, especially not for the sake of strangers. If you want women, there are plenty in the City of Slaughter. If you're willing, plenty of women will throw themselves at you. There's no need to take the risk."

She paused, her eyes becoming more serious, and continued to advise, "You are currently within the twelve-hour rookie protection period. As long as others don't attack you first, the enforcement team will abide by the rules and protect you. However, if you take the initiative to provoke trouble, this rookie protection will immediately expire. At that time, these killing gods around you will definitely swarm you, and even if you are strong, you may not be able to withstand them."

"Moreover, this is the inner city, a place teeming with hidden dangers and never as simple as it appears on the surface. Even those women who seem powerless often have deadly tricks up their sleeves. They might be skilled in poison, or they might be hiding sharp weapons. One second you might feel sorry for them and lend a helping hand, and the next second a dagger hidden in their sleeve could be slashing your throat and taking your life. Here, pity is the greatest original sin."

Before the woman could finish her warning, Huo Yuhao's cool voice abruptly interrupted her. His voice was calm and composed, yet carried an undeniable firmness. "Thank you for the reminder, but actually, it doesn't need to be so complicated."

Huo Yuhao glanced sideways at the woman beside him, his eyes devoid of any emotion. Then, his tone shifted, and a chilling killing intent quietly spread through him. "Besides, I think you've misunderstood. I won't save any of these scumbags. From beginning to end, all I've ever wanted to do is kill this bunch of trash."

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The woman was slightly taken aback, and stood frozen in place, unable to grasp the deeper meaning in Huo Yuhao's words for a moment.

What do you mean he doesn't know how to save people and only likes to kill these scumbags? Could it be that when he asked the question earlier, it wasn't for the bullied woman or to understand the rules, but simply to find an excuse to clean up this filth?

Before she could fully recover, Huo Yuhao's next words exploded in her ears like thunder, causing her to catch her breath, her heart to tighten, and her face filled with disbelief as she stared blankly at Huo Yuhao, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

"However, you are an exception." Huo Yuhao's gaze fell on the woman, his tone calm yet carrying an overwhelming sense of control. "I can spare your life. Once I have cleansed this city of slaughter of all its filth, you will stay by my side as a maid."

The moment he finished speaking, Huo Yuhao slowly raised his right hand, his long, clean fingers gently pressing against the center of his brow. With a thought, a dazzling golden light suddenly emanated from his brow, followed by the appearance of an exquisitely crafted golden trident pattern. As the trident pattern flowed, it exuded a vast, majestic, and pure sacred aura.

This aura was holy and majestic, completely out of place with the bloodshed, violence, and depravity within the City of Slaughter, yet it carried an overwhelming pressure, as if it could judge all evil and purify all filth. This was the divine rune of the Trident of the Sea God, a symbol of Huo Yuhao's inheritance of the Sea God, and the most direct manifestation of the Sea God's power!