Douluo Continent: The Great Summoner Huo Yuhao

If I remember correctly, he defeated Wang Dong and Wu Feng once each in the past three months, so theoretically he should only have 2 points.

Then what's with that contribution value of 1?

Could it be that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion did something in a place unknown to him?

"Hey, Huo Yuhao, the freshman assessment is in two days. What are your plans for the next two days off? Let's team up with Xiao Xiao and go to the Star Dou Great Forest to help you hunt for spirit rings."

Wang Dong had wanted to help Huo Yuhao get spirit rings for a long time, but Huo Yuhao was in no hurry, saying he wanted to forge a stronger physique so he could attach spirit rings with higher age limits.

"No, my seniors said they'll take me."

Huo Yuhao felt that their trio was still too weak. If they encountered any danger and things went wrong, they would have nowhere to cry.

"Senior, senior, it's always 'senior,' you're such a flirtatious person who forgets your friends for the sake of a pretty face."

Wang Dong's lips twitched. In her eyes, Huo Yuhao and the two from the inner courtyard were not senior and junior students at all; they were practically a mother and baby.

Huo Yuhao has been completely spoiled during this period and has forgotten the good virtue of self-reliance and hard work.

"Wang Dong, I don't want to hear you speak ill of my senior."

Huo Yuhao stopped Wang Dong from complaining. This guy was like a nagging woman all day long, never stopping. Did he not like it when others were nice to him?

"Fine, fine, your good sisters are the best!" Wang Dong rolled her eyes, too lazy to argue anymore. "Xiao Xiao and I are going to practice our teamwork ourselves. Humph!"

After saying that, she turned and left angrily.

Huo Yuhao watched her retreating figure and sighed helplessly.

He was already used to Wang Dong's stubborn nature and didn't take it to heart.

After all, this guy has a terrible ability to make friends; in three months, he only has two friends, himself and Xiao Xiao.

He usually seems aloof, but he's actually someone who can't stand being alone.

However, with the freshman assessment approaching, he must obtain his second spirit ring as soon as possible. Otherwise, relying solely on the Golden Dragon Spear and his still-unstable spear intent, he will be vulnerable against opponents with powerful spirit skills.

He didn't know about others, but Dai Huabin's group's trump card was definitely the Martial Soul Fusion Technique!

This put him under immense pressure...

……

Starry Sky Forest.

The air was filled with the moist scent of earth and the fresh fragrance of grass and trees.

"Strange..." Wu Ming walked in front, her bright eyes casually scanning the surroundings. "Why is this forest so quiet today? I can't even see a single soul beast."

Ma Xiaotao followed beside Huo Yuhao, her brows slightly furrowed. "Something's definitely not right."

Huo Yuhao nodded, gripping the Golden Dragon Spear tightly, his mind highly focused.

Through his studies over this period, he has come to realize that in an environment like the Star Dou Great Forest, quiet often means danger.

The three-eyed golden lion atop his head lazily yawned, its golden vertical pupils half-closed, showing no interest whatsoever in its surroundings.

"Let's go further in and see," Wu Ming suggested. "The second soul ring that Yuhao needs must be from a spirit beast with a spiritual attribute that is at least seven or eight hundred years old."

The three continued deeper into the search, and time passed as they searched, and darkness gradually fell.

"Looks like I'm not having much luck today." Ma Xiaotao stopped and looked at the sky where the sunlight was gradually disappearing. "I can't go any deeper. Let's find a relatively safe place to camp and continue tomorrow."

Soon, the group found a small clearing backed by a huge rock.

Wu Ming skillfully cleared a clean area, while Ma Xiaotao took out a simple tent from her storage soul tool.

The campfire was quickly lit, and Huo Yuhao's responsibility was naturally to prepare the food.

Holding the pre-marinated food grilling in his hands, Huo Yuhao smiled wryly, "Sorry, senior, I've made you come all this way for nothing."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Wu Ming sat casually by the fire, took a bite of roasted meat, and said, "There's still one day left, right? Besides, hunting rounds never go smoothly every time. Just consider this a trip to relax. But..."

She abruptly changed the subject, her beautiful eyes gleaming mischievously in the firelight, and looked at Huo Yuhao, "Sleeping tonight is going to be a problem."

Huo Yuhao was taken aback. "Sleep...sleep?"

"Yes." Wu Ming smiled and pointed to the tent with her chin. "Here, for safety's sake, you'll sleep between the two of us."

"Ah?!" Huo Yuhao's face flushed red instantly, and he stammered, "This...this isn't right! This...how can this be!"

Seeing Huo Yuhao's flustered and blushing appearance, Wu Ming finally couldn't help but suppress her laughter and looked at Ma Xiaotao.

"Xiao Tao, tell him why."

Looking at Huo Yuhao's embarrassed expression, Ma Xiaotao shook her head and added calmly, "Otherwise, if you sleep separately from us and get secretly killed by a soul beast at night, we probably won't even find out."

Huo Yuhao hadn't expected this, and he was at a loss for what to do.

Wu Ming laughed heartily, "I'm just kidding you. This is the Star Dou Great Forest, do you think we're camping? You think three people can just fall asleep like that? Xiao Tao will sleep in the first half of the night, and I'll sleep in the second half. Little Brother Huo, you probably don't understand what night duty is like yet, so I'll let you off the hook."

Huo Yuhao suddenly realized what was happening, and the immense embarrassment faded, replaced by a lingering fear.

Looking back on those days when I wandered alone on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, I actually dared to find a tree hollow or rock crevice at night and just lie down to sleep. Now that I think about it, I was just a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, and I was purely lucky that nothing happened to me...

"I understand, senior." Huo Yuhao nodded solemnly.

"That's more like it." Wu Ming nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, hurry up and eat something, then go and rest. Xiao Tao, thank you for your hard work."

Ma Xiaotao hummed in agreement, got up, and walked to the spot by the campfire where she sat down cross-legged.

Looking at Ma Xiaotao's straight back, Huo Yuhao felt a surge of warmth and a strong sense of security.

He silently finished his food, drank some water, and then crawled into the small tent.

The tent wasn't very spacious, and soon Wu Ming squeezed in and lay down next to him.

"Get some rest early."

After saying that, Wu Ming yawned and closed her eyes.

Huo Yuhao didn't fall asleep immediately. Instead, he tiptoed and caught the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, who was trying to sneak out of the tent.

"Your Majesty, the reason we haven't encountered any spirit beasts along the way is probably because of you."

Huo Yuhao was speechless. Although there was no evidence, it was still impossible that they hadn't seen a single soul beast all day.

He was certain that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion was behind it all, using methods he didn't know to secretly swagger around and scare away all the spirit beasts.

"Please don't tease me tomorrow, okay? I only have one day left. Also, where are you planning to go?"

"Well, I was just about to create an opportunity for you..." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion felt a little guilty and decided to go back to the core area to take a look.

Will he come back?

Huo Yuhao felt somewhat uneasy, after all, going to the human world with him was just a whim of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Their meeting was merely a coincidence brought about by the system...

"Yes, I will go back and take a look. I'll be back soon."