Monster collectors on the cross-platform

"A curse?" Whiteman's face turned pale. Although he had expected it, he still couldn't help but worry when he heard that it was because of supernatural power.

"It's a small problem, wait a moment," Huo casually reassured him, then stood there in a daze.

Of course, the blank stare is from someone else's perspective; in reality, Huo is contacting Qiqi to buy items that can dispel the curse.

A few dozen seconds later, in full view of everyone, Huo Huan suddenly found himself holding a pure white pendant.

"Here, try this on," Huo said, handing the pendant to Aina after making the purchase.

She glanced at her father, and seeing that he didn't object, Aina curiously accepted the pendant Huo offered.

The moment the pendant touched Aina's hand, it instantly emitted a milky white light.

The light is bright but not dazzling, giving people a warm feeling like being embraced by a mother.

This light is naturally holy light, and it is the most effective power to deal with all sorts of messy curses.

If even the Holy Light can't be dealt with, then Huo should consider getting something more powerful.

Taking into account the possibility of lurking enemies, Huo specifically bought equipment instead of disposable items.

The holy light emanating from the pendant quickly enveloped Aina, and wisps of black smoke visibly rose from above her head before dissipating under the expulsion of the holy light.

Aina, who was directly involved, didn't see it, but the onlookers saw it clearly and could even faintly hear a pitiful wail.

"Master Huo, is it a success?" Duke Whiteman asked with some doubt as he looked at the disappearing white light.

"That's right, it's a success. The curse within Miss Aina has now been expelled," Huo said with certainty after sensing Aina's aura.

It really worked? This is too easy, Duke Whiteman found it unbelievable.

He had consulted several top doctors, but they couldn't find the cause of his illness. However, Huo cured him in just a few minutes.

Although Duke Whiteman still had doubts after experiencing extraordinary power for the first time, he did not show them on his face. Instead, he suppressed his questions and decided to wait until nightfall to find out if he was truly cured.

On the other side, Aina, who was still looking bewildered, had just received the pendant when she heard the young man opposite her say that she was cured.

Completely unaware of what had happened, upon hearing that the wound had healed, she instinctively handed the pendant back.

"Take it with you. It will protect your life if you encounter a curse in the future," Huo said, shaking his head in refusal.

A Holy Light Pendant worth tens of network coins is completely useless to Huo Huan. Given Huo Huan's current physique, if he were to be cursed again, it wouldn't be something that this small Holy Light Pendant could solve.

Why not just do someone a favor and give it away directly?

Author's Note on the Launch of Chapter 97

If all goes well, this book will be available tomorrow. Thank you all for your continued support and companionship.

To be honest, it was quite unexpected for a new author to get a contract for their first book.

Because I am well aware that my writing style and stories are not outstanding, I have to thank editor Penglai for helping me out during the cross-review process to get a contract.

Then, I'd like to thank the bald guy "Easy to Wound Autumn". Back in the day, the first web series I ever watched was "The Monk" by the bald guy. That's why I wanted to write a web series novel, but unfortunately, my writing skills aren't good enough to capture the essence of the bald guy.

Next comes the issue of updates. Perhaps because I lack talent, I don't write novels very quickly. I can only say that I will try to write as much as possible.

Finally, I'd like to recommend a friend's book, "After Rebirth, All the Young Women Chase After Me to Date," a contemporary urban novel.

Although I don't know why he needs my recommendation for an urban novel, I just hope some readers will like it.

That concludes my launch message. It's not much, because I don't really know what else to write. So, that's all for now. Love you all.

Chapter 98 Departure

Seeing that Princess Aina's curse had been dispelled, Duke Whiteman quickly invited everyone to take a seat.

Under Duke Bettmann's constant invitations, the atmosphere at the table became lively with toasts and laughter.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, and seeing that it was getting late, Duke Whiteman immediately arranged for everyone to rest.

After a long day of travel, even with a rest on the train, Baron Rosenthal was still exhausted. After saying goodbye to Ho, he followed the maid to his room.

Huo Huan also followed a maid to his room, but before they had gone far, he noticed something was amiss.

Having been with the cursed Aina before, which affected his senses, Huo now sensed another unknown energy within the villa when he was alone after the banquet.

The energy sensation wasn't strong, which might be the source of the curse on Aina. If left unchecked, it's very likely that others will continue to be infected by the curse.

Should we deal with it tonight?

Huo quickly changed his mind and abandoned the idea. Aina had the holy light pendant he had given her, so she was no longer afraid of ordinary curses.

Since it's already late today, it might be too presumptuous to bother you in the morning. It's better to deal with it tomorrow. After all, it's just a small problem that can be easily dealt with.

Thinking this, Huo followed the maid to his temporary room.

The room was very large and the decoration was quite luxurious.

Huo walked towards the bathroom on the soft carpet, where the bathtub had already been filled with hot water.

Upon seeing the bath, Huo's eyes lit up. He quickly stripped off his clothes and plunged into the bath.

Feeling the comforting sensation of being enveloped in hot water, Huo let out a pleasant sigh.

It's not that I don't have the chance to take a bath normally, but it's been a long time since I've taken a bath in a public bathhouse. Taking a bath in this world is not easy.

The last time I took a bath was in a bathhouse in my past life. I wonder how the brother who went to bathe and get a foot massage with me back then is doing now.

Thinking of his past life, Huo couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

Just as Huo was reminiscing about the past, a splash interrupted his reverie.

Huo turned around and saw that the maid who had led the way earlier had entered the bath wearing only a bath towel.

"Guest, let me help you rub your back." A maid wrapped in a bath towel came to Huo Huan's side and placed her small hands on Huo Huan's back.

Huo did not refuse the maid's service and enjoyed the bathing service without any qualms.

As a normal man, seeing a woman with a good figure and good looks swaying in front of him wearing only a bath towel, it's hard not to feel aroused.

After suppressing his instincts, Huo waved his hand to stop the maid from taking any further action.

It wasn't that Huo was pretending, but rather that the difference in their physical abilities was too great. If Huo were to be careless, the girl in his arms would turn into a corpse.

After all, this isn't something we absolutely have to do, so rather than being overly cautious and unhappy, it's better not to do it at all.

After seeing the maid off, Huo lay alone on the large bed, finished his daily tasks, and soon fell asleep.

The next morning, Huo woke up on time, as expected by his biological clock.

When I went downstairs, I found that the servants were already preparing breakfast.

Duke Whiteman also got up early, with a relaxed smile on his face. It was clear that the fact that Aina was safe and sound last night had put Duke Whiteman at ease.

"Duke Whiteman, what is that place over there?" Huo asked directly, pointing to the location where he sensed the extraordinary aura.

"That's my daughter's room. What's wrong, Master Huo? Is there a problem?" Huo's question puzzled Duke Whiteman for a moment, but then he seemed to realize something.

"Is something wrong with my daughter?"

"No, I just sensed something over there," Huo shook his head, temporarily calming Duke Whiteman down.

Hearing what Huo said, Duke Whiteman was no longer in a hurry, but he still immediately called the butler and walked quickly toward Aina's room.

Following Duke Whiteman, the source of the curse drew ever closer in Ho's perception until they reached a room.

"Is Aina awake yet?"

"Miss is already awake," the maid replied immediately, not daring to be negligent in response to Duke Whiteman's inquiry.

Knock on the door, and Aina quickly came out of the room.

"What's wrong, Father? Why are you here so early today?" Aina walked out of the room and looked at her father with some confusion.

“Master Huo…” Duke Whiteman looked at Huo Huan beside him with a questioning expression.

"Yes, this is the room." After sensing it for a moment, Huo nodded affirmatively.

"We beg the master to intervene."

Upon hearing Duke Whiteman's request, Huo did not hesitate and went straight into Miss Aina's room.

Upon entering the room, one is immediately struck by the abundance of pink decorations and dolls, perfectly matching Huo's stereotypical view of a girl's room.

Without giving it much of a second glance, Huo turned his attention to the pile of toys and picked up a puppy-shaped toy.

With a slight effort, he tore the puppy apart, and from among the large pieces of cotton, Huo pulled out a small statue that looked like a witch.

Title: The Witch's Blessing (White)

Type: Statues, Ornaments

Weight: 10g

Effect: Catalysis

Description: This statue, crafted by a witch, can activate the special bloodline of those with it. However, due to the maker's lack of skill, it can cause minor side effects.

"Where did that doll in Miss's room come from?" When he saw Huo Zhen pull something out of the doll that looked suspicious, Bai Teman's face immediately darkened, and he turned to look at the butler beside him.

Faced with Duke Whiteman's gloomy gaze, the middle-aged butler felt a sudden tightness in his chest, knowing that the duke was truly angry.

He immediately summoned his servants and maids to conduct a thorough investigation.

Huo didn't seem to care much about the Duke's family's actions. After reading the description of the witch statue's effects, he remembered the item he had obtained in the Great World.

After searching through his spatial backpack for a while, he pulled out a red compass. After inputting energy into it, the compass needle immediately pointed to Aina.

So there really are unawakened special bloodlines? But why doesn't Duke Whiteman, who is also a father and daughter, have one?

Huo was still a little confused, but he didn't intend to think about it too much. He wasn't studying this kind of thing, so why should he think about it so much?

Seeing that his guess had been confirmed, Huo put away the red compass.

Now that the matter was completely resolved, Huo prepared to take his leave.

After having breakfast, Ho declined the Duke of Buttmann's offer to stay and set off home with Baron Rosenthal.

Before his departure, Duke Bettman expressed his gratitude repeatedly and personally handed him an exquisite gift box.

This should be the reward for this treatment. Huo looked at the gift box in his hand, wondering what was inside, but out of politeness, he did not open it to see.