Douluo Continent: All I Do Is Destroy Rings is Skill.

There's not much to say about what happened after that. Huo Yuhao was included in the list of candidates for core disciple because of his Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

However, compared to the original story, he has grown more and doesn't take this too seriously, since he won't be staying at Shrek Academy for very long anyway.

Ning Wuque could tell that he was quite reluctant to part with Wang Dong. It seemed that after learning in advance that the other party was a girl, the bond between this kid and Wang Dong became even deeper.

"Brother Wuque, I'm so sorry to bother you so late, but I have something I'm having trouble deciding on and would like to ask you about."

The night after the competition ended, Ning Wuque was training on the academy's playground when he saw Huo Yuhao walking towards him, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Smiling, he stopped his workout and, while stretching and loosening his muscles, replied:

"It's okay, the seven-day mini-holiday for freshmen is just around the corner. What, you don't have any plans for the next few days and want to ask me for advice?"

He made a little joke because he knew what would happen next.

The seven-day mini-holiday is a privilege for freshmen at Shrek Academy. It's a break after each freshman assessment, a period of adjustment. After that, students who remain at the academy will attend classes as regular students.

Apart from that, Shrek's only vacation is during the annual enrollment period, when they all have a one-month-long break.

Across from him, Huo Yuhao raised his hands and shook his head, saying quickly:

"No, no, I was planning to sell more barbecue snacks and stuff this holiday, but..."

Slowly, Huo Yuhao told Ning Wuque about what had happened that afternoon, which was the part in the original story where he went to the Soul Guidance Department to accept the identity of the core disciple of the Soul Guidance Department.

It was only because of Ning Wuque's change that Huo Yuhao realized he probably wouldn't belong to Shrek Academy, so he hesitated when Fan Yu offered to take him as a disciple.

After finding an excuse, he found Ning Wuque that night and wanted to consult him about whether he should form a deep bond with Shrek Academy.

"I see. So, Yuhao, what are your own thoughts?"

"Me? If it were me..."

Huo Yuhao spoke with some hesitation on his face. To be honest, he actually quite liked his current life, but he always remembered the two hatreds in his heart.

A letter from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, and now, his target is the fiery red senior.

He now faces only two choices:

Revenge, or a comfortable and fulfilling life?

"I don't know, Brother Wuque, I don't know. Would you like to hear my story?"

Looking up, Huo Yuhao's eyes were filled with confusion. He simply didn't have the courage to refuse either of these two choices. He wanted to avenge his mother, but at the same time, he couldn't bear to give up this precious life he had now.

Ning Wuque nodded calmly and pulled Huo Yuhao's arm to sit on the Soul Nourishing Jade.

He knew it, but at that moment he was just a listener.

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(Those interested can read chapters 1 and 29 of the comic, or search for Huo Yuhao's background story.)

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"Brother Wuque, I..."

After telling his story, Huo Yuhao was already in tears. It was not an easy process to open up the scars in his heart.

Even Ning Wuque, who had known about Huo Yuhao's experiences for a long time, was inevitably moved by the atmosphere after hearing the story firsthand. However, he remained rational and was not swayed by the grief and indignation.

"Yuhao, if it were up to me to choose, I would choose revenge. Nothing is more painful than hurting a mother who loves me again, and nothing is more joyful than the satisfaction my family shows me."

But this is just my personal opinion. In my heart, this statement is the truth. However, no one's life should be confined to hatred and a cage. If you can't make a choice, then you might as well think about the warmth you once had.

As Ning Wuque spoke, he returned the power of choice to Huo Yuhao. He did not say that it was wrong for Huo Yuhao to choose comfort, nor did he endorse revenge as a virtue.

Life is a world of countless choices, but the power of choice is always in the hands of the individual. Just as he did not choose comfort, he actually has more than one way to live the rest of his life in peace.

Whether Zhang Can led him into seclusion or to do business in the Sun Moon Empire, many paths lay before him.

But he chose the most difficult path and took action to achieve it!

Rather than imposing a clear direction on Huo Yuhao, Ning Wuque preferred to guide him to strive for his own life. He could give Huo Yuhao a clear direction, but he could not deprive him of his right to choose as a human being.

He's very fussy, but that's exactly Ning Wuque's principle in life.

Beside him, Huo Yuhao fell silent, and his mind began to recall his past. Although life was hard, he felt satisfied and happy every day when he was with his mother. His mother's love seemed to be always by his side, warming his body and supporting his will.

Gradually, Huo Yuhao's gaze hardened. He said nothing, only thanking Ning Wuque:

"Thank you, Brother Wuque. I think I understand what I need to do."

"Yuhao, choosing comfort is not a sign of incompetence, and revenge is not a moral act either."

Comfort is the weakest yet most beautiful form of good, and revenge is the simplest and most direct form of hatred. I will not support any of your actions, nor will I oppose any of your actions.

Finally, as Huo Yuhao stood up, Ning Wuque added:

"Overcoming courage and having awareness are both very difficult things, but the courageous are always cheerful and the enlightened are always happy. The only thing I can do is wish you a cheerful and happy life and listen to you recount your choices and experiences as a listener."

"Brother Wuque, I can't thank you enough. I will strive to make sure your blessings are not in vain and your help is not in vain. I will prove that I am no less than anyone else!"

At this moment, Huo Yuhao gained courage and awareness.

He realized what he truly wanted: a simple and direct revenge! A revenge that would bring a perfect end to his mother's suffering and his own weakness!

He wanted to make that damned bastard Dai Hao regret messing with his mother, regret having him as his... "son"!

After that, he might really be able to live the cheerful and happy life that Brother Wuque said he had.

This will let down many people, including his friendship with Wang Dong, the expectations of Teacher Fan Yu, the help from Zhou Yi, and so on. These are not all the people he has to let down.

But there's one thing he won't betray: the mother who once gave him warmth!

If he could, he really wanted to say one more thing:

Good morning, Mom.

Huo Yuhao left, carrying with him the resolve to completely suppress revenge within his heart, and the courage to tear apart his memories.

At the same time, just as Ning Wuque was about to get up and continue his training, a familiar voice rang in his mind.

Sigh... awareness, and courage? You're so right, child, so right. My memory is hazy, but I'm still deeply moved by those two sentences you said.

[Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Electrolux, a... wandering soul in a foreign land.]