Douluo Continent: Peerless Fusion Evolution

"I must work even harder! Compared to Ji Juechen, I may have put in just as much effort, but what I desire is far more than he does. To live up to the talent bestowed upon me by heaven, I must exert extraordinary effort to ultimately achieve my goals!" Just as Huo Yuhao was about to return to his room to rest, he suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on the corridor ahead, his brows furrowing slightly. "Huh, is it still not over?"

"Your senses are as sharp as ever." A soft voice came from around the corner of the corridor, and a woman slowly walked out. It was Nana, who had once begged Huo Yuhao to return her soul in his room.

Seeing it was her, Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat. The scene of their last meeting uncontrollably flashed through his mind, and his face flushed. He hurriedly turned his face away, coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment, and said, "I'm sorry, my situation was special before. Come in with me, I'll return your soul to you now." Nana stood at the door, noticing Huo Yuhao's somewhat awkward expression, and though puzzled, she still softly replied, "Mm." Her voice was clear and melodious, like silver bells echoing in Huo Yuhao's ears. Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, calmed himself, turned, and pushed open the dormitory door, gesturing for Nana to come in. Nana lowered her head and walked into the room with light steps. She noticed that although the dormitory was small, it was clean and tidy.

A faint herbal scent filled the air, similar to Huo Yuhao's fresh and natural aura, giving one a sense of inexplicable peace. Nana's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, who was facing away from her, fiddling with something. His broad shoulders exuded reliability. Nana couldn't help but recall Huo Yuhao's determined gaze and formidable strength during the last competition, and a strange sense of trust welled up within her. Perhaps it was because of his shyness last time; just thinking about it made Nana's face flush. Thinking back, she realized she had acted too hastily, but… Nana gently bit her lip, her thoughts somewhat chaotic. Huo Yuhao turned around at that moment, seeing Nana with her head down, her fair ears flushed a faint pink, and the awkwardness in his heart intensified.

He dared not look Nana in the eye; the previous incident was indeed a "shadow" in his heart! So much so that seeing Nana again filled him with awkwardness. Huo Yuhao coughed lightly and pointed to the only chair in the room, saying, "You sit..." Before he could finish, he realized his actions were somewhat abrupt. After what happened last time, he really didn't know how to face Nana, let alone invite her to sit down. Realizing his lapse in composure, Huo Yuhao paused awkwardly, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat awkward. Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and continued, "Last time, your soul was indeed sealed by me."

"My martial soul is of the spiritual attribute, and your soul skill also contains spiritual characteristics, which I have suppressed. In the future, try to use your vengeful spirit soul skill sparingly. Although it's very powerful, it will cause big problems if it's countered by your opponent. After all, once you graduate, fighting outside won't be as simple as sparring." "Okay." Nana nodded, looking quite obedient.

Nana nodded obediently, her dark hair swaying gently with the movement. Huo Yuhao dared not look at her again, afraid that those images he shouldn't recall would flood his mind once more. He took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and a low, incomprehensible incantation escaped his lips. He lightly touched his brow with his right hand, and a soft golden light gathered at his fingertips, radiating a faint halo like a miniature sun.

"Relax and don't resist." Huo Yuhao's voice was deep and magnetic, as if it carried a calming power.

Upon hearing this, Nana obediently closed her eyes, her breathing slowed, and she quietly awaited what would happen next.

Huo Yuhao carefully controlled the golden light, slowly pressing it towards Nana's brow. The moment the golden light touched her skin, Nana's body trembled violently, as if a powerful electric current had pierced through her entire body, causing her to let out a soft moan. Immediately afterward, a faint layer of golden light began to spread downward from her head, enveloping her exquisite curves like flowing water, eventually reaching her toes, then slowly rising again, finally returning to her brow.

Huo Yuhao withdrew his right hand, his gaze fixed on Nana, observing her every move. This was the first time he had used the Soul Returning Method taught by Elder Yi, and he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Fortunately, Nana recovered quickly, and in just a moment, she slowly opened her eyes. A golden light flashed in her eyes, adding a touch of mystery.

"How are you feeling?" Huo Yuhao asked with concern, his tone revealing a hint of barely concealed nervousness.

"I feel..." Nana's eyes were filled with surprise and joy, "I feel that my soul power has increased a lot, and even my martial soul seems to have been sublimated! Thank you, Yuhao, how did you do that?"

Nana nodded slightly, not pressing for further questions. However, a complex expression flickered in her bright eyes as she gazed deeply at Huo Yuhao, seemingly trying to etch his image into her heart. Huo Yuhao coughed lightly, breaking the slightly somber atmosphere in the room. "Alright, Nana, I've returned your soul to you. How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong?" he asked with concern. Nana shook her head and said softly, "

"I feel great, thank you, Yuhao." Her voice was soft, like a spring breeze brushing against willow branches, carrying a faint warmth. Huo Yuhao smiled slightly and said, "That's good. If there's nothing else, go back and rest early. When you get back, remember to meditate and cultivate to stabilize your soul." Nana responded softly and turned to walk towards the door. Her steps were light, her skirt swaying slightly with each step, like a butterfly dancing gracefully. Huo Yuhao watched Nana leave, his brows furrowing slightly. For some reason, a faint sense of loss welled up in his heart. After all, he had returned her soul readily and even improved himself, yet she left without even saying goodbye.

He watched Nana's figure disappear through the doorway, then let out a soft sigh of relief, thinking to himself, "It's good she's gone; at least one thing is done." He rubbed his temples and turned to return to his table to continue studying the soul tool. However, just as he turned, he seemed to catch a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that Nana hadn't actually left, but was still standing at the doorway.

He whirled around, his eyes widening in shock. Nana stood in the doorway, her back to him, her slender fingers deftly closing the door with a crisp "click." Huo Yuhao clearly remembered that last time, Nana had been in this very spot, her back to him, and with a slight sway, she had inexplicably removed her clothes, revealing a breathtakingly alluring body. "What are you doing?" Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat, a strange panic washing over him. Almost instinctively, he lunged in front of Nana, his right hand flashing out to grab her shoulder, trying to stop her next move. But Nana's body was as light as a feather; with a slight sway, she drifted sideways. Huo Yuhao's grasp landed on nothing, his fingertips touching only thin air.

It was as if Nana was merely a phantom. In a speed contest, Huo Yuhao knew he was no match for Nana. As a speed-attack type Battle Soul King, Nana possessed astonishing speed, further enhanced by her Ghost Martial Soul, making her as swift as a ghost, elusive and unpredictable. Huo Yuhao's vigilance surged; he knew Nana was no ordinary opponent and he had to be careful. Just as he was preparing to take further action, Nana made a move that completely surprised him. Instead of continuing to dodge, she leaned back, bent her knees, and gracefully knelt down. Huo Yuhao's attempt to grab her hand again failed; his fingertips traced an arc in the air, and the sense of disappointment from trying too hard made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable. "W-what are you doing?"

Huo Yuhao hurriedly took two steps back, staring in astonishment at Nana kneeling before him, momentarily at a loss for words. Nana's head was bowed, her long, black hair cascading down like a waterfall, obscuring her delicate face; only a few strands slipped from her ears, trembling slightly. Her eyes gradually reddened, and glistening tears welled up, as if about to burst forth at any moment. "Huo Yuhao," Nana's voice choked, trembling with pleading, "I beg you, help me…"

Nana rose gently, her graceful steps carrying her to a carved wooden chair in the corner of the room. She elegantly lifted her skirt and slowly sat down, placing her hands clasped on her knees, her posture serene and obedient. A faint incense scent filled the room, mingling with Nana's subtle fragrance, bringing Huo Yuhao a sense of tranquility. Nana looked up at Huo Yuhao, her eyes brimming with affection. She parted her lips slightly and asked in an almost murmured tone, "Can you tell me a story?" Seeing Nana's obedient nature, Huo Yuhao's heart softened. He shook his head helplessly, a wry smile playing on his lips, and said, "Will you leave if I don't let you tell the story?" Hearing this, Nana's fair cheeks flushed red. She lowered her head shyly and whispered, "I was born into a noble family. My father is a hereditary baron in the Sun Moon Empire, considered the lowest rank of nobility. Although we didn't have fiefdoms, we owned some land and shops, and lived a comfortable life. My father's innate martial soul didn't possess soul power, so he..." "Unable to become a Soul Master." She paused slightly, as if organizing her thoughts, before continuing, "My father and mother met by chance. My father was out on an outing when he encountered my mother in a dense forest, having just hunted a Soul Beast in the Soul Beast Forest but suffering severe injuries. My mother was badly wounded, covered in blood, and barely breathing. She fainted as soon as she saw my father. My father was shocked to see this and rushed to check on her. He found that although my mother was seriously injured, she still had a faint breath, so he carried her on his back and quickly left the dense forest, finding a nearby village to seek medical treatment." Nana's voice was soft and slow, as if she were telling a distant and ancient legend. Huo Yuhao listened quietly, and images seemed to appear before his eyes: a young man in fine clothes anxiously searching for something in the dense forest, suddenly seeing a beautiful woman lying in a pool of blood, rushing forward without hesitation to save her... "My mother's injuries were very serious, so my father took her home and invited the best doctor in the city to treat her."

"Father cared for Mother tirelessly for a month until her injuries gradually healed." Nana's voice was tinged with sadness, and tears welled in her eyes. "Father's month-long devoted care moved Mother. On the day he was to leave, Father mustered his courage and expressed his love to Mother, hoping she would stay. But Mother told Father that she was an unlucky person and that staying would harm him; she couldn't burden Father." Huo Yuhao could sense the sorrow in Nana's voice. He could imagine the feelings Nana's mother had when she said those words. "Father insisted on holding Mother's hand, firmly saying he wasn't afraid. He didn't believe in anything about good or bad luck; he only believed in his own heart. He loved Mother and wanted to take care of her for the rest of his life."

As Nana spoke, her eyes became misty with memories, as if she were immersed in her parents' love story. Huo Yuhao sat down beside her, listening attentively. "A month together, she received meticulous care when I was most helpless, and even had my life saved. My mother wasn't heartless towards my father either. After hesitating..."

"She ultimately chose to stay and accepted her father's proposal. On their wedding day, the sun shone brightly, and my mother, dressed in a pure white gown, beamed with happiness. My father held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with love. Three months later, they officially became husband and wife, starting a new life amidst the blessings of family and friends. A year and a half later, I was born, adding even more laughter and joy to this already warm little family." I paused, my eyes welling up with tears again. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself, and continued, "Although my father came from a noble family, he was an upright and kind man. He treated our tenants very well and never bullied anyone."

After my mother married my father, she devoted herself to being a wife and mother, managing the household impeccably. Until I was six, the three of us lived a peaceful and happy life, until one day…” My voice choked as I said this, and tears, which had stopped flowing, started falling again like pearls from a broken string. I raised my hand, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of my eyes, my thoughts drifting back to that summer when I was six. “I was a little over six years old that year. It was very hot, and cicadas were chirping incessantly in the trees. I was playing barefoot in the yard, and my mother sat under the shade of a tree, fanning me with a palm leaf fan while humming a beautiful lullaby. Suddenly, my mother seemed to remember something… (End of Chapter)