Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao, the Thief of Heaven

At the dinner party.

Dai Huabin was dressed in bright and luxurious clothes, handmade by a five-thousand-year-old brand shop in the Xingluo Empire.

Even dressed in such glamorous clothes, he still felt looked down upon by his peers.

Among those present were the son of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's sect leader, the son of the White Armor Earth Dragon Gate's sect leader, and the grandson of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Heavenly Dragon Gate elder...

Each of these peers had an undisguised arrogance and confidence in their eyes, making Dai Huabin feel like he was being suffocated by their pressure.

She was so captivated by Ning Tian and the others, who were dressed to the nines, that she couldn't move.

Hello, Uncle Dai.

She walked gracefully in from the terrace, wearing a pure white, voluminous long dress adorned with diamonds and pearls.

She gracefully lifted her long dress and bowed to Dai Hao.

All the young talents from various families present couldn't help but be drawn to the scene, and many boys with female companions had their feet stomped on by their female companions.

It's not that Ning Tian is particularly beautiful; in terms of looks, she's not as good as Wu Feng, and compared to the Jin and Yin sisters, she's quite plain-looking.

However, she possesses an innate, rational, and detached aura that makes her seem naive and innocent, not just to girls her age, but to many girls in their twenties.

This intellectual quality, common among their peers, is precisely their killer weapon.

"Great! If Xiao Tian is already so radiant at such a young age, what will he be like when he grows up?"

Dai Hao slapped Dai Huabin on the back in exasperation. He was so stunned that he completely forgot he should introduce himself in this situation.

This scene made Ning Tian frown, and he gave an awkward but polite smile.

She didn't think Dai Huabin was being impolite; rather, she felt sorry for Huo Yuhao.

They were all their father's children, yet Duke Baihu was able to find time amidst his busy schedule to pave the way for Dai Huabin's future, while Huo Yuhao was almost beaten to death by his servants.

However, it was also thanks to Duke Baihu's blindness that he pushed Yuhao to his side. If Yuhao had awakened the Ultimate Ice Martial Soul from the beginning, he would never have been able to be with him.

He will most likely end up with the most talented girl in the Zhu family, and they've been betrothed since childhood.

Thinking of this, Ning Tian couldn't help but smile.

It was this beautiful curve that made Dai Huabin feel that he had attracted Ning Tian's attention, and he immediately perked up.

He stood up straight, extended his hand, and said solemnly to Ning Tian, ​​"Hello, I am Dai Huabin, the second son of my father, Duke Baihu."

"Hello, my name is Ning Tian. I guess I'm the youngest of my father's seven children for now?" Ning Tian put away his smile and nodded in reply.

She wasn't sure if her father would give her another younger brother or sister, so it could only be for the time being.

This answer made Dai Huabin realize something.

He guessed that Ning Tian might be using his father to express that he dislikes men who are philanderers, and therefore, if he were to choose a partner, he would consider someone who is loyal to their partner.

This thought made Dai Huabin straighten his back; his father, Duke Baihu, was the kind of person who was strict with himself.

His only wife was his mother.

You mean an illegitimate child?

Even now, Dai Huabin still doesn't treat his half-brothers as human beings, so Dai Hao is the kind of person who is extremely self-disciplined and devoted.

No problem!

Dai Huabin placed his fist on his heart and said in a vow-like tone, "Miss Ning, my father is the kind of person who is very strict with himself. He only ever had my mother as his lover. I have always tried to learn from him and want to become a man like him."

After Dai Huabin's righteous and eloquent speech, the smiles on Dai Hao and Ning Zhiyuan's faces came to an abrupt end, and Ning Tian also looked completely bewildered.

What is this guy saying?

Does Ning Zhiyuan's face insult him for being dishonest?

Dai Hao clearly saw Ning Zhiyuan pull Ning Tian behind him and protect him.

This was clearly a way of preventing his daughter from playing with a mentally challenged person. He glared angrily at Dai Huabin, thinking, "That kid is hopeless."

Dai Huabin was completely bewildered, not knowing what had happened, and why the kind Uncle Ning had asked his daughter to keep her distance from him.

As the banquet progressed, many prodigies from various Soul Master families came forward to greet Ning Tian, ​​and Ning Tian responded calmly and flawlessly to each greeting.

This is the proper quality that an heir of a large family should possess. Looking at his rather stupid son beside him, Dai Hao regretted that he had only taught him how to fight.

As the ball progressed, Ning Tian gradually blended into the crowd, disappearing from everyone's sight like sugar dissolving in water.

"Kid, head towards the third gate. Make sure you apologize properly to your Uncle Ning afterwards."

Dai Hao, still looking angry, gave instructions to Dai Huabin.

A look of bewilderment flashed across Dai Huabin's eyes, but then he realized that this was an opportunity created for him by Ning Zhiyuan and his father, and he was overjoyed.

Dai Huabin looked excitedly at Ning Zhiyuan, who was chatting with other family heads in the center of the banquet hall. Ning Zhiyuan also saw him.

Ning Zhiyuan nodded slowly to Dai Huabin.

excitement!

Dai Huabin felt his heart pounding. He had actually been recognized by Ning Zhiyuan. Before he could even bow and say goodbye to Ning Zhiyuan, Dai Huabin walked out.

"That kid," Dai Hao said angrily.

But a relieved smile still appeared on his face; he knew the child would have nowhere to go from now on.

Little did they know, this was also a trap set by Ning Zhiyuan for tonight's meeting.

Of all the family members present, only Dai Hao could represent the Shrek Academy's power.

Such a large gathering of Soul Masters on the continent would not escape Shrek Academy's watchful eye. Even family gatherings would have Shrek Academy members present.

I had invited him before, so Dai Hao is a good fit.

He revealed Ning Tian's whereabouts not to give Dai Hao's foolish son a chance, but to give Huo Yuhao a chance.

Although Huo Yuhao wouldn't personally take action this time, it still dealt Dai Huabin a devastating blow, both psychologically and physically.

Once it was done, Dai Hao would have a reason to leave, as long as he didn't kill Dai Huabin outright.

Dai Huabin ran excitedly through the passageway at the third exit, already imagining the scene Ning Zhiyuan had arranged for him.

That was a pitiful and weak support-type Soul Master seeking the protection of his powerful White Tiger Soul Master.

There were no other doors in this corridor, only the room at the end, which was clearly where Ning Tian was.

"Ning Tian, ​​are you there? I'm coming in."

As Dai Huabin spoke, he pushed open the door, completely disregarding the situation inside—a room where girls were.

Upon entering the house, it was completely dark, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Just as Dai Huabin was completely baffled, wondering why Ning Tian would be in this kind of room.

A beam of light illuminated the girl in front of them.

"I heard you were looking for me?"

In a beam of direct light, Ning Tian stood with his back to Dai Huabin.

The beam of light made Ning Tian even more radiant, like the only goddess in the world.