Douluo Continent: Huo Yuhao obtains the Flame Emperor template

Chapter 50 Dream of the Mortal World: Let him go and let me handle this!

This silver-haired girl was none other than Meng Hongchen. Her delicate face showed a hint of curiosity and inquiry as she closed the book "The Rich Young Lady Falls in Love with the Handsome Young Man" slightly.

"A genius...is he even more talented than that guy Xiao?"

She fell into a brief moment of contemplation, and her slender, fair legs beneath her silver-white dress slowly stopped swaying.

Thinking this, Meng Hongchen tilted her head slightly.

Beside the colorful cover of the vernacular novel, her rather delicate and fair face was revealed.

"What kind of genius could possibly warrant Grandpa making a special trip for me..."

Meng Hongchen pondered for a moment, then picked up the drink on the armrest of the Soul Guidance Chair and took a small sip, a hint of confusion showing in her eyes.

Jing Hongchen looked at her granddaughter and smiled kindly.

"I can't really tell how high his talent is until I've seen it with my own eyes."

"However, Grandpa has a feeling that the other party's potential is very likely to be comparable to or even surpass Xiao's... Otherwise, given Xuan Ziwen's temperament, he would never write a recommendation letter like this."

If Xuan Ziwen had written a more detailed recommendation letter, listing his advantages in terms of innate level, martial soul, and cultivation, Jing Hongchen wouldn't have paid so much attention to it.

But it was precisely those few words.

This made Jing Hongchen's feeling that "this child's talent is far beyond that of ordinary geniuses" grow stronger.

Xuan Ziwen once set the record for the youngest level eight Soul Master, which shows that his talent was quite remarkable.

However, ever since Jing Hongchen's grandson, Xiao Hongchen, broke the record for the fastest breakthrough to the fourth level of Soul Master in the Sun Moon Empire, he has always been showing off in front of Xuan Ziwen.

He claimed that if he could break the Level 4 record, he would definitely break the Level 8 record in the future.

Jing Hongchen clearly remembered that when Xiao Hongchen broke through to the fourth level of Soul Master, he had a look of amazement on his face, as if saying, "None of the talents here are as good as mine." He then said to Xuan Ziwen in a pretentious manner.

"Teacher Xuan, you are the role model I strive for. I hope that by the time I advance to the eighth level Soul Master, you won't have even reached the threshold of the ninth level... Keep up the good work, Teacher Xuan."

Xiao Hongchen would occasionally wander around in front of Xuan Ziwen. Although Xuan Ziwen didn't pay much attention to it, he still felt that it was bothering him.

Combining all this, a thought vaguely arose in Jing Hongchen's mind: perhaps the talent that Xuan Ziwen had found was more likely to surpass that of his grandson, Xiao Hongchen.

"Grandpa, I heard that Teacher Xuan went out and found a genius. Is he trying to put pressure on me by comparing me to him?"

The handsome and noble-looking Xiao Hongchen walked to his grandfather's side and smiled slightly, saying, "Even among geniuses, there are differences."

"It seems that my outstanding talent in the field of soul guidance has put a lot of pressure on Teacher Xuan. He actually found someone with a little talent and wanted to increase my strength."

It seems that Teacher Xuan Ziwen was confused for a moment. Xiao Hongchen sighed silently and said something indifferently.

"How can ordinary geniuses compare to me...?"

Meng Hongchen couldn't stand it anymore and said irritably, "Brother, can you tone it down a bit? Look at you now, you're practically wearing 'I'm the number one genius' on your face."

"Hey, Meng, my brother and I are the greatest geniuses in the empire's history." Xiao Hongchen smiled.

"Hey, wait, stop!"

Meng Hongchen stretched out his right hand, his palm covering her delicate, fair profile: "You can be the number one genius, but don't drag me into it."

After saying that, she took out a comic book and started reading it.

As the apple of the eye of the Mingde Hall Master, she also has excellent talent in soul tools, and her martial soul is the special ice attribute Crimson-Eyed Ice Toad.

However, she is also a serious looks-obsessed person.

Besides practicing engraving core magic arrays, I usually enjoy looking at handsome anime boys in comics and reading sweet love stories between rich young ladies and handsome young men in novels.

Xiao Hongchen casually tossed his hair, a carefree smile on his face.

"Grandpa, I'll go with you to see the promising players that Teacher Xuan Ziwen brought back."

He felt that compared to himself, ordinary geniuses were only considered to have some potential, nothing special.

Jing Hongchen knew what kind of personality her grandson had, and that it would be difficult to correct him in a short time, so she didn't say much and slowly nodded.

"Dream, do you want to come with me?"

Xiao Hongchen walked over to his sister's soul-guiding chair, glanced at the comic book in her hand, and commented, "The plot is really cliché, and the art style is just so-so."

Meng Hongchen rarely agreed with him, and quickly closed the comic book.

"Yeah, the characters need to be drawn better than the jokes, otherwise I can't stand it. I won't buy any more comics from this publisher."

Xiao Hongchen was taken aback. What did that mean? Wasn't my noble good looks enough? He had a bunch of "iXiao" fans supporting him in the academy.

Meng Hongchen put the novel into her storage ring, then stood up from the soul-guided chair, took out a small mirror, and adjusted the blue bow tied in her silver-white hair.

"Grandpa, I'll go with you to take a look."

She was also a little curious about what kind of talented student Xuan Ziwen, whom Xiao Hongchen regarded as a role model, would choose.

Jing Hongchen called Lin Jiayi, and together with her grandchildren, they walked towards the entrance of Mingdu City.

……

Mingdou Mountain Range, high in the sky.

Xu Sheng, carrying Huo Yuhao who had finally collapsed from exhaustion after constantly practicing the Purple Cloud Wings, flew towards Mingdu with Xuan Ziwen.

"Yuhao is truly a resilient child, both talented and hardworking. When he tried to fly just now, he must have exhausted all his soul power."

Xuan Ziwen sighed. He admitted that he couldn't have done that in that situation; he would have chosen to land earlier.

Xu Sheng chuckled: "That's why I say Yuhao has a high level of physical strength. He could have taken drugs, but he didn't. His determination is not much different from mine when I was young."

Xuan Ziwen is now certain that as long as Huo Yuhao is given some time, he will definitely be able to surpass Xiao Hongchen, who is always hanging around in front of him.

Then we'll see if Xiao Hongchen is still being honest. He still dares to boast that he's invincible among his peers. He's practically floating on air. It'll be time for someone to put his arrogant arrogance to a halt.

Several hours later, the three landed outside Mingdu City.

Xuan Ziwen and Xu Sheng helped the unconscious Huo Yuhao into Mingdu. However, as soon as they entered after verifying their identities, they saw two familiar short and stout figures.

It was Jing Hongchen and Lin Jiayi.

The two looked at Xuan Ziwen, their smiles warm and welcoming, and then strode towards him.

Xuan Ziwen was stunned for a moment.

He was puzzled. Why were the hall master and Director Lin rushing towards him so happily?

"Ziwen, we've been waiting for you for so long."

"Master, what's the matter?"

"It's nothing, I just cared about you. Seeing you return makes me feel at ease."

Jing Hongchen grasped Xuan Ziwen's hand, his gaze sweeping over Huo Yuhao without leaving a trace, instantly sensing his extraordinary nature; his spiritual power alone far surpassed that of other Soul Masters of the same level.

With a friendly smile, he began the handover ceremony with Xuan Ziwen.

"Ziwen, you must be tired after going out. Go back and get some rest. I will take care of the rest."

As Jing Hongchen spoke with a smile, she smoothly reached out and helped Huo Yuhao up.

The operation is quite smooth, and there is no sign of it being deliberately performed.

Xuan Ziwen hadn't figured out what was going on yet, so he shook his head and said, "I'm not tired. I'm just going back to Tiandou City to pay respects to my ancestors. The workload isn't that heavy."

Jing Hongchen said gently, "How can you be so careless about your health? You are a very important researcher at our Mingde Hall."

"I think you're tired. Jia Yi, take Ziwen back to rest."

Lin Jiayi immediately understood and, like two close buddies, put his arm around Xuan Ziwen's shoulder.

The two then walked towards Mingde Hall, pulling and tugging at each other.

Xu Sheng smiled and said, "Master, Yuhao's soul power is overdrawn. Take him somewhere to recuperate properly. His talent will definitely not disappoint you; in fact, it can be said to be unbelievable."

As Xu Sheng recounted Huo Yuhao's performance over the past few days, Jing Hongchen's face showed undisguised shock.

"Excellent! Excellent. With such a compatible martial spirit, coupled with our nurturing and guidance, it will enhance their sense of belonging and identification with the empire. Just like Ziwen, they will surely become pillars of the empire in the future."

Not far away, Xiao Hongchen saw his grandfather and Xu Sheng whispering to each other using their soul power to encrypt their conversation, and couldn't help but shrug.

He didn't believe that the ordinary geniuses Xuan Ziwen brought back would suppress him.

At this moment, Jing Hongchen waved over and said, "Meng, come quickly, help Grandpa take this child back to Mingde Hall."

"Professor Xu Sheng and I have other things to take care of."

Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen reluctantly walked over, her lips pursed: "Grandpa, he's a boy, isn't he? How could I possibly lift him up? Xiao, you go and help him."

The words came to an abrupt halt.

As Meng Hongchen approached, his eyes widened slightly when he saw Huo Yuhao's handsome face, and he involuntarily covered his lips.

Wow, so beautiful... much prettier than that guy who laughed.

Such fair skin and such long eyelashes, how could they be on a boy? It's a pity he's asleep, so I don't know if his eyes are pretty. I imagine they must be very beautiful.

"Alright, Meng, if you don't want to, then forget it. Let Xiao take this child back to Mingde Hall."

Jing Hongchen didn't force her. He was preparing to use his soul power to lift Huo Yuhao and send him to Xiao Hongchen's direction.

A melodious shout came from Meng Hongchen.

"Wait, Grandpa, put him down, let me do it!!"

With a look of great joy on her face, her attitude changed completely. She strode forward lightly and quickly, and picked Huo Yuhao up in a princess carry.

As a four-ring Soul Master and a level four Soul Master, Meng Hongchen could lift him up effortlessly.

Of course, it depends on how good-looking the other person is.

In the original story, Miss Meng, a top-tier beauty enthusiast, felt her heart flutter and her soul flutter with joy at just one glance at Wang Dong during the first Soul Master Competition.

They are so captivated by Wang Dong's good looks that they can't help but want to get close to him.

If Huo Yuhao hadn't absorbed the Snow Empress's soul in his first ring, causing his appearance and temperament to develop into a "male version of the Snow Empress," Meng Hongchen's attitude wouldn't have changed so instantly.

Meng Hongchen looked down at Huo Yuhao in her arms, and a beautiful smile appeared on her lips: "Hehe. I was fantasizing about a handsome young man just a few days ago, and now I've gotten him for myself."

A circular device appeared on her back, then rippled with a light blue halo, and in the next instant, it solidified into a metal wing.

"Grandpa, Teacher Xu Sheng, Brother, you guys keep chatting, I'll take him back first."

Jing Hongchen smiled and waved to her: "Go back, Meng. Remember to prepare some nourishing food for him."

Mingde Hall is quite wealthy, and its ingredients are all top-tier natural treasures. After all, it has trained so many advanced soul masters, and the sale of various soul tools to the imperial army alone brings in a steady stream of funds.

Meng Hongchen unfolded the blue flying soul tool on his back, activated his soul power, and carried Huo Yuhao straight home.

Looking at his sister's delighted expression, Xiao Hongchen rubbed his chin, feeling that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Grandpa, what do you think of the person Teacher Xuan brought back? Does he have even 30% of my talent?"

As soon as Xiao Hongchen walked to Jing Hongchen's side, Xu Sheng said.

"Master, three-legged toads are hard to find, and students with talent like Yuhao are even harder to find."

Xiao Hongchen was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but speak.

"Teacher Xu Sheng, you may not know this, but my martial soul, the Three-Legged Golden Toad, is roughly... similar to a three-legged toad?"

Xu Sheng felt a little apologetic and suddenly realized, "Oh, Xiao, your teacher knows about your martial spirit, but I didn't connect it to you at the moment."

Xiao Hongchenlang laughed heartily: "It's alright, Teacher Xu. You're right, three-legged toads are hard to find, especially one like me, who is extremely rare throughout history."

Seeing that he was still as arrogant as ever, Xu Sheng patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Xiao, you need to work harder in the future."

? ?

Xiao Hongchen was somewhat puzzled. He didn't like hearing this. Not to mention that he himself was very hardworking, the key point was that he vaguely sensed a doubt about the number one genius in this sentence.

"His talent might be even greater than yours."

"I don't believe it." Xiao Hongchen shook his head firmly, confident in his talent.

His grandfather was a level nine soul master with the martial soul of the three-legged golden toad. His own aptitude and educational resources were already top-notch. Xiao Hongchen never imagined that anyone of his age would surpass him in the field of soul tools.

Xiao Hongchen looked at Jing Hongchen, frowned slightly, and asked, "Grandpa, did you feel that Meng's reaction was a little strange when she was hugging that person just now?"

Jing Hongchen thought for a moment and said, "No, Meng just likes to read comics and thinks Yuhao's illustrations are better than hers."

"I probably liked the look of it, so I took it and flew away."

Xiao Hongchen hadn't gone to see what Huo Yuhao looked like before, but upon hearing this, alarm bells went off in his head.

He knew his sister's personality best. At school, apart from a few close girlfriends, she spent most of her time with him and had almost no communication with other boys. The key was that the other boys were really not good-looking.

So Xiao Hongchen also discovered that this made his younger sister fantasize about handsome men...

But is that kid really that good-looking, even more handsome than me? Xiao Hongchen didn't believe it.

(End of this chapter)