Douluo Continent: Reborn as Yuhao, they all have ulterior motives.

Chapter 124 Night of Battle

"Thank you, teacher."

A look of joy appeared on Tang San's face. After a moment of preparation, he slowly explained.

"Before I came to Shrek Academy, I lived in Heaven Dou City. I obtained my spirit rings by hunting spirit beasts in the Sunset Forest near Heaven Dou City."

"On the day I obtained my second spirit ring, I stumbled upon a magical treasure land surrounded by poisonous miasma. Through the Tang Sect's ultimate technique, the Purple Demon Eye, I vaguely saw through the miasma that countless rare and precious herbs seemed to be growing in that treasure land. However, because my strength was insufficient, I did not enter rashly."

Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe understood what Tang San meant.

"You want me to lead you through the poisonous miasma and into that precious land?"

"Yes, disciple thinks that since there are so many immortal herbs in that place, perhaps one of them can remove the toxins from disciple's mind."

As Tang San said this, his fists under the blanket clenched tighter and tighter.

If the mental toxins hadn't severely impacted his combat abilities and needed to be dealt with as soon as possible, why would he have told Yan Shaozhe about the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?

But no matter how unwilling he was, only Yan Shaozhe had the ability to take him into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Once inside, he can use the rules he set to obtain the seven immortal herbs by virtue of his status as a Tang Sect disciple.

Whether it's relying on the fragrant and exquisite immortal products, or undergoing another round of ice and fire refining, there are countless ways to easily rid him of the erosion of mental toxins.

As for Yan Shaozhe, in order to prevent him from returning and leading a large number of Shrek Academy executives to raid the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Tang San planned to guide him into a conflict with those immortal herbs that were comparable to 100,000-year-old soul beasts, so that he would stay there forever.

After all, the immortal herbs of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well played a crucial role in his great achievements in his previous life. Tang San was not an ungrateful person, so he naturally could not destroy their peace for his own selfish desires.

So Yan Shaozhe can only suffer.

Although Shrek's higher-ups will definitely ask him what happened afterward, there are countless excuses like this.

For example, when the two encountered a 100,000-year-old soul beast, Yan Shaozhe told him to escape first, but he himself sacrificed himself heroically, leaving no trace of his body.

For Tang San, these were all things he could do effortlessly.

Oh, there might still be some remains.

If he could cultivate a good relationship with those immortal herbs, he might even be able to tearfully lick the bag after Yan Shaozhe's death and pick up a few pieces of his remaining soul bones.

It was truly a bumper harvest.

After listening to Tang San's description, Yan Shaozhe pondered for a moment, then looked up and made a suggestion.

"It is indeed worth the trip. Here's what we'll do: you should rest and recuperate for now. Once you're able to get out of bed and walk around, I'll have Elder Xuan..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang San heard those two words and his body trembled uncontrollably, cold sweat pouring down his back.

You still let that old bastard take me around?!

Are you upset that I didn't die back in the Star Dou Great Forest?

Even without mentioning this, Tang San would never have let Xuan Lao, who was at level 98, take him there. Those 100,000-year-old immortal herbs could defeat Yan Shaozhe, but they couldn't defeat Xuan Lao.

If Elder Xuan were to go along, the only outcome would be the exposure of the secrets of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"Teacher, I have some reservations about Elder Xuan..."

Seeing Tang San's hesitant expression, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Alright, I know what you're thinking. I'll take you there myself in a few days."

"That was just an accident after all. Don't be prejudiced against Elder Xuan. He is actually a capable and very responsible person..."

Don't worry, it won't be long before I send that old man down to keep you company.

Hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, which were practically nonsense, Tang San nodded slightly with a stiff smile.

"Yes, teacher."

"Ahem, Mom, I'm going upstairs to sleep now."

After finally managing to deal with the people in the living room, Huo Yuhao, feeling relieved, said these words and then walked upstairs without looking back.

Seemingly noticing Gu Yuena's subtle changes, and considering that the two of them had stayed in his room all morning without getting out of bed, Huo Yuhao clearly felt that after Huo Yun'er saw the three of them, her gaze kept shifting between him and Gu Yuena, her eyes filled with a strange and meaningful look.

However, at such a crucial moment, both Gu Yuena and Qiu'er chose to go upstairs without any intention of sharing Huo Yun'er's piercing gaze with him.

Fortunately, his mother didn't mean to make things difficult for him. She just hinted at a lot of things, such as "I know you young people are curious, but you should be moderate in your actions" or "Your health is the most important thing." Tang Ya and the others were a little confused by what she said, but Huo Yuhao found it very confusing.

Upon arriving at the room door, Huo Yuhao pushed it open and saw the blonde girl who had been waiting in his room ever since she learned her lesson from being robbed by Gu Yuena the day before.

At this moment, the other person was leaning against the windowsill, looking at the immortal herb that had just been brought back from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire with a bit of boredom, occasionally reaching out to poke it.

The fairy herb grows on a black stone, connected to a flower that looks like a peony by a root that doesn't appear very thick.

Like an ink stain splashed on white paper, a bright, almost blinding scarlet color appeared on the pure white flower, making it look quite eerie.

The red petals of love bring heartbreak.

He was just saying in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well that he couldn't find the second flower that Qiu'er had given him in his previous life, and it turns out that the other party had taken it again.

"You're here?"

Although he tried his best to suppress his emotions, Huo Yuhao could still sense the intense tension and anticipation between the lines.

Turning his attention away from the flowers in Qiu'er's hand, Huo Yuhao gently closed the door behind him, his tone somewhat helpless.

"I was left down there to get scolded all by myself, and none of you said a word in my defense."

Upon hearing this, Qiu'er couldn't help but smile, a look of triumph appearing on her face, and she let out a soft hum.

"Why didn't anyone say a word for me when I arrived yesterday? Karma comes fast indeed."

After saying that, she pointed to the Acacia Heartbreak Red in front of her and made a suggestion, imitating Gu Yuena's feigned innocence.

"Would you like to try again and see if you can pick the flower?"

"...Are you deliberately trying to make a fool of me?"

Huo Yuhao's lips twitched, and after a moment's hesitation, he finally let out a soft sigh.

"If I had known from my past life that you had picked another flower, I probably wouldn't have been able to pick this one."

"Oh?"

Qiu'er nodded knowingly: "Then it seems I won in my past life."

Without the slightest hesitation, Huo Yuhao noticed that Qiu'er's gaze towards him suddenly changed. Immediately afterward, he spat out a mouthful of blood, which landed on the Acacia Heartbreak Red that she was holding in her hands.

Without the slightest tremor, the Heartbreak Red silently detached from the Black Stone below and landed in the girl's hand, right under Huo Yuhao's stunned gaze.

Looking at the flowers in her hand, Qiu'er suddenly smiled like a victor, and waved them at him as if to show off.

"It seems I've won again in this life?"

As she spoke, Qiu'er stuffed a handful of Acacia Heartbreak Red into her mouth, stood up from her seat, and walked gracefully toward Huo Yuhao.

During the process, a pair of delicate hands moved nimbly over her body, and her clothes were peeled off piece by piece.

The clothes fell to the ground, adding a subtle sound to the otherwise silent room.

Before Huo Yuhao could say anything, the warm yet fiery touch silenced him completely.

Immediately afterwards, the liquid, which seemed to be left behind after the Acacia Heartbreak Red had dissolved, and had a peculiar fragrance, also entered Huo Yuhao's territory.

Gollum—

After an unknown amount of time, Qiu'er, having had her fill of pleasure, slowly raised her head. The deep-seated arrogance had somehow disappeared from her eyes, replaced by an irresistible, mesmerizing gaze.

After swallowing half of the medicine he had snatched, Huo Yuhao looked at Qiu'er, whose pretty face was slightly flushed and who seemed somewhat alluring, and breathed heavily.

"I won't show mercy like my lord."

Show mercy?

Hearing Qiu'er's words, Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment. Looking at the confident look that she suddenly showed, he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

Huo Yuhao blinked, and as the source of lust surged within his mental space, he silently raised a hand and gently caressed Qiu'er's smooth and tender skin.

「!?」

The slightest contact caused Qiu'er to shudder violently, and she couldn't help but let out a soft, seductive moan.

But Huo Yuhao wouldn't let this opening slip by; with a quick flip, he and Qiu'er switched places.

"I think you might have misunderstood something."

Looking at Qiu'er's astonished expression, which suggested that something was amiss, Huo Yuhao grinned silently.

Slowly approaching Qiu'er's ear, and looking at her body that was already trembling from just breathing, Huo Yuhao spoke in a low voice.

"You'll soon find out whether Gu Yuena held back last night or not."

(End of this chapter)