Douluo Continent: The Spirit-Eyed Detective Huo Yuhao

"That? Hehe, although that fire was indeed incredibly powerful, it was still a piece of cake for me," Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said proudly.

"That person's fire is truly formidable, but it also possesses a deep-seated malevolence. If she cannot resolve it and has no other corresponding ice or water attributes to suppress it, she will likely be consumed by that malevolent fire sooner or later." Old Master Yi, as expected of someone with extensive knowledge, spoke with considerable insight.

"In other words, she will definitely return to this place where she encountered such pure ice attribute, to see if she can find that non-existent 'powerful ice attribute soul master'," Huo Yuhao said confidently.

"She wants the ice attribute, so we'll give her the ice attribute."

Huo Yuhao unconsciously revealed an exaggerated, villainous smile as he manipulated the ice attribute power granted to him by the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm after its fusion with him, injecting it into the array at the bottom of the lake.

A chill gradually emanated from the lakebed to the surface, but it was rather refreshing in the current weather.

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"How could you not tell me that you couldn't suppress the evil fire within you? Do you know that this almost caused a disaster? Two outer court students nearly died because of your evil fire..."

Remembering what her teacher had said to her, the slender girl in red with red hair bit her lower lip hard, her face full of frustration.

If I keep practicing like this, I really won't be able to suppress my inner fire.

Should I really give up cultivating?

No, who is she?

She is Ma Xiaotao, a six-ring Soul Emperor who is not yet twenty years old, and the most talented student in Shrek Academy in a hundred years.

How could she give up cultivation!

Moreover... Ma Xiaotao felt the slight residual cold energy within her body, and the evil energy seemed to be suppressed.

If I can find that hidden ice-attribute soul master and ask for his help, I can cultivate with peace of mind.

With that thought in mind, she slipped away from the inner courtyard and went alone to the shore of the Sea God Lake.

The lakeside still retains a trace of that ancient, mysterious ice.

"It's been so long and it hasn't dissipated yet?" Ma Xiaotao reached out and stroked the surface of the water.

"Huh? It's so cold."

Ma Xiaotao was astonished, then overjoyed. There was still so much ice-attribute energy left at the bottom of the lake. If she could dive into the bottom of the lake to cultivate, wouldn't the evil fire be suppressed?

"Is this a remnant of that move's power, or was it power deliberately left behind by that nameless soul master? In any case, we should be grateful for his gift."

Ma Xiaotao couldn't wait any longer and immediately dived into the bottom of the lake to cultivate with the help of the cold air. Her evil fire was still raging, but it was suppressed by the cold air.

Poseidon Lake has returned to its tranquil state.

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Teaching building

After class,

"Lulu, have you heard? About the Seven Mysteries of the Campus..."

No.

The girl in front of him asked with great interest, and Zhu Lu responded with a smile.

It's only been two days since school started, but I feel like I've already made my first friend.

Although she is the eldest daughter of the Zhu family, a top noble family in the Star Luo Empire known as the Netherworld Cat, she doesn't know anyone else at Shrek Academy except for Dai Huabin, whom her family arranged to marry her since childhood.

She felt a good impression of the girl in front of her from the first meeting. She was also very warm and friendly. However, she was just plain-looking and she couldn't remember what the girl looked like. Strange, had she seen her in class before?

Forget it, it doesn't matter.

"What are the Seven Wonders of the Campus?" Zhu Lu asked.

"You wouldn't understand, would you? Hehehe, don't be scared when I tell you. The first one is the 'toilet ghost.' You know, there are only two toilets per grade in the academy dorms, so hundreds of people have to compete for one. Although Soul Masters need to use the toilet much less than ordinary people, there have still been cases of people actually dying from holding it in. Those who died from holding it in become vengeful spirits, wandering in the dormitory toilets." The girl said with great seriousness.

"Hahaha, that's so strange. Do you really believe in this?" Zhu Lu smiled broadly. In front of her same-age and same-sex friend, this young lady became much more relaxed and no longer reserved.

"Don't laugh, there's a second 'thirteen steps at night.' It's said that the twelve steps of the school building turn into thirteen at midnight, and if someone steps on the thirteenth step, something bad will happen." The girl's voice was low and somewhat sinister.

"I don't believe it," Zhu Lu said, turning her head away, but she couldn't help but get goosebumps.

"Okay, okay, I won't scare you anymore. The next few are 'The Mirror at Midnight,' 'The Sound of the Flute in the Shadows,' and 'The Moving Statue,' which aren't too scary. The most important ones are the last two."

"The last two?" Zhu Lu's curiosity was piqued.

"Yes, the sixth one is called 'The Person Who Does Not Exist.' It is said that there was a child in the academy who died alone. After death, he kept looking for friends. The living person who was chosen to become a friend can see things that others cannot see. Therefore, the living person will not realize that his friend has always been an 'extra person.'"

Zhu Lu swallowed hard, eagerly awaiting her retelling of the final legend.

"As for the seventh one, hehehe, Lulu, I strongly suggest you give it a try," the girl said mysteriously.

"What do you mean?" Zhu Lu asked, puzzled.

"You and Dai Huabin aren't... well... you know..." The girl interlaced her fingers, hesitating to speak.

"Oh dear, what are you saying!" Zhu Lu's pretty face flushed slightly, her eyes glancing at Dai Huabin not far away from time to time.

"The seventh incredible thing is the 'Sea God Lake where lovers pledge their love'! It is said that every couple who meet at the Sea God Lake at night when a shooting star streaks across the sky will receive the blessing of the Sea God, and will be together for eternity. Receiving the blessing might even improve their cultivation level, after all, it is the blessing of the Sea God."

The girl's words seemed to have a magical power, striking Zhu Lu's heart directly.

"And as far as I know, the next time there will be a meteor shower is tomorrow night!"

"Really!" Zhu Lu's eyes lit up, and even the Netherworld Cat's ears perked up.

In this land of love, among these young men and women who are fond of romance, if there is one topic that carries the most weight, it is undoubtedly "love".

Zhu Lu had only one thought at that moment: "I must invite Dai Huabin to the shore of Poseidon Lake tomorrow night."

"I'm only telling you this, you have to succeed, Lulu!" the girl encouraged Zhu Lu.

"Definitely!" Zhu Lu clenched her little fists, her eyes fixed on Dai Huabin not far away.

"You absolutely must succeed!" The girl turned around, trying her best to hide her exaggerated, sinister smile.

Chapter 11: Just for my sake, use the Phoenix Evil Flame on him.

At Zhu Lu's invitation, Dai Huabin, though arrogant, could not refuse. How could a young man like him refuse a date with a young girl?

The next evening, at the shore of Poseidon Lake,

"You've arrived."

"I am coming."

Zhu Lu blushed, nodded slightly, too shy to look directly at the blond boy in front of her.

"Zhu Lu, you..."

"Don't ask yet." Zhu Lu stopped him from speaking, and then said, "There will be shooting stars tonight, and I want you to watch them with me."

“Of course.” Dai Huabin was quite gentlemanly, a courtesy instilled in him by his family since childhood, and a sign of respect for this person with whom he could fuse martial souls and share a deep connection.

"Hey Lulu!" A female voice came from afar.

"Huh? It's her? Is there some emergency?" Zhu Lu asked anxiously. "Hua Bin, wait a minute, my friend seems to need to talk to me."

“No problem, I’m fine with waiting as long as I want,” Dai Huabin said with a smile.

Zhu Lu glanced at him reluctantly, then ran towards the direction from which the sound came.

Just after she had run a certain distance,

"Five...four...three...two..."

Huo Yuhao silently counted the seconds in his mind.

"one."

The cold air array at the bottom of the lake was destroyed by the timed blocking array, and the ice attribute energy suddenly dissipated.

Ma Xiaotao, who was cultivating in the lake, was still frantically urging her soul power, unaware that the ice attribute energy that had been suppressing her evil fire had completely disappeared.

She was immersed in the exhilarating feeling of finally being able to cultivate with all her might without restraint. Her soul power level, which she hadn't dared to touch for a long time, was about to increase, so how could she stop?

Just as she leveled up, a fierce and frenzied evil fire erupted from her heart, from her dantian, from her meridians, and from every part of her body.

The once calm Poseidon Lake instantly boiled over, with large amounts of water vapor evaporating and rising, turning the entire lake surface red.

"A blood-red...lake?"

Dai Huabin stared wide-eyed at the spectacle before him; this was the last thing he saw before he died.

Although he was the highest among the new students with only the cultivation of a Soul Venerable, he could only evaporate and dissipate along with the lake water in the face of this evil fire that seemed to come from hell.

A fiery phoenix imbued with dark, malevolent energy shot straight into the sky from the lakeside, illuminating the night sky above Lake Poseidon. From a distance, it looked like a shooting star rising from the bottom.

“Hua…Bin…”

Zhu Lu looked at the spot where she had just stood, which was now a sea of ​​fire, and there was no living creature to be seen.

Huo Yuhao gently touched her forehead with his finger, giving her a mental suggestion that made her fall into a deep sleep.

"I wasn't lying to you, there really was a 'shooting star' tonight."

Dispelling his disguise, Huo Yuhao revealed his true form and left the place.

The plot to assassinate Dai Huabin was successful.

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"Yuhao, is that your enemy?" Tianmeng Bingcan asked, as he could clearly sense the joy emanating from Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea.

"Yes, it's him," Huo Yuhao said calmly.

With this, one of his main targets for revenge had been eliminated. In his mind, there were two main targets: Dai Huabin and the Duchess. The two direct murderers were certain to die.

As for Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger... Huo Yuhao thought of his mother's voice still calling out to him before she died, and snorted coldly.

Let's leave him half-dead for now; whether he survives or not is up to fate.

There seems to be another one named Dai Yueheng, but I'm not familiar with him and don't remember him. I'll ignore him.

He has always advocated for precise revenge that does not implicate others.

"It feels great to have avenged my great enemy." Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was also happy for Huo Yuhao. Then he thought of his enemies, the group of ferocious beasts that had absorbed his energy for countless years.

Forget it, my priority now is to become a god. It's too dangerous and unimportant to be enemies with them.

Tianmeng shook her head, intending to suppress the thought.