Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao, the villain from a parallel world

The fish was disoriented by the turbulent currents and swam much slower than usual.

It is it.

Huo Yuhao flicked his wrist, and the wooden stick in his hand pierced into the water like a gray lightning bolt.

"puff!"

The stick pierced the fish's body precisely, splashing a small amount of water.

As he lifted the stick, the fish, which was still desperately thrashing its tail, was already firmly pinned to the tip of the stick.

Huo Yuhao took the fish off the stick. The fish was still struggling in his hand, its gills opening and closing, clearly still alive.

As Huo Yuhao watched the fish struggling for its life, a flash of dark light appeared in his eyes.

The light was extremely deep, as if it connected to some indescribable abyss.

In that instant, the fish in his hand suddenly stiffened and then completely lost all its strength.

The glimmer of light in the fish's eye quickly faded, turning into a deathly gray-white.

"A drop in the ocean." The dark light in Huo Yuhao's eyes dissipated, and his normal blue eyes returned. He shook his head and said in a calm tone.

This ordinary animal, which has no soul power cultivation, has a pitifully weak soul strength.

The little bit of soul power he gained from devouring a fish was like a drop of water falling into a dried-up ocean to his shattered soul.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

He never expected to restore his soul by devouring these ordinary animals.

He only came to catch fish because he felt a little hungry, and incidentally swallowed the fish's soul.

After his rebirth, he was a Soul Master who had not yet fused with his first Soul Ring, and his body still needed to eat to maintain its functions.

Hunger, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long time.

Huo Yuhao carried the cleaned fish to the fire that had already been set up.

He skillfully started a fire, skewered the fish on a clean twig, and slowly roasted it over the flames.

The orange-red flames licked the fish's body, and the fish skin gradually turned golden and crispy under the high temperature.

Huo Yuhao's slender fingers steadily turned the branch, flipping it at just the right moment each time to ensure the fish was heated evenly and not burnt.

Although his mental strength was weakened, it was still perfect for perceiving the subtle changes in the fish meat in the flames.

As the grilled fish gradually cooked, an irresistible aroma began to permeate the forest.

The aroma was rich but not greasy, carrying the natural freshness of the fish and the unique charred fragrance of charcoal grilling, which was carried by the forest breeze.

Fine oil droplets seeped from the surface of the fish skin, sizzling as they fell into the flames, adding a touch of smokiness to the aroma.

Huo Yuhao's expression remained indifferent, but the way he flipped the grilled fish revealed a subtle but unmistakable focus.

He learned the skill of grilling fish when he and his mother lived together in the White Tiger Duke's mansion.

Those days were tough, but at least my mother was still by my side.

He poured his emotions into the grilled fish—anger, resentment, longing, and deep-seated hatred.

These emotions seem to be the most special seasoning, adding an indescribable allure to the aroma of grilled fish, enough to make anyone who smells it unconsciously swallow their saliva.

Just then, footsteps came from the woods not far away.

Huo Yuhao didn't pause in turning the grilled fish, but his eyes suddenly snapped up, his icy gaze shooting like a blade towards the direction from which the sound came.

His hand was still firmly gripping the branch with the grilled fish on it, but his other hand had quietly pressed down on the ground.

Two figures were walking towards them from the woods.

Walking in front was a girl who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with long, smooth black hair draped over her shoulders, and a delicate face with a lively charm. It was Tang Ya.

Following behind her was a boy of similar age, tall and slender with a handsome face and a calm demeanor; it was Beibei.

The two were clearly attracted by the aroma of the grilled fish.

Chapter 5 Get out, Memories of a Past Life

Then, they met Huo Yuhao's cold, emotionless blue eyes.

There was no curiosity or goodwill in those eyes when seeing a stranger.

All that remained was a chilling indifference, a scrutiny as sharp as a knife's edge.

It was as if the person standing in front of them was not a boy grilling fish, but a ferocious beast that had been lurking in the jungle for a long time and could suddenly attack and devour people at any moment.

Beibei stopped in her tracks instinctively.

As a student of Shrek Academy's outer court, he had seen many Soul Masters and many unruly individuals.

But being stared at by those eyes, he actually felt a chill run down his spine.

Tang Ya also sensed that something was wrong, and the smile on her face froze slightly, but she still mustered her courage and waved cautiously at Huo Yuhao.

"Um... hello?"

"roll."

Huo Yuhao coldly uttered a single word.

There were no extra explanations, no politeness whatsoever, as if they were chasing away two stray dogs that had inadvertently wandered into their territory.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ya's smile vanished completely.

Although she wasn't a top-tier Soul Master, as a student of Shrek Academy, she was treated with utmost respect wherever she went.

Now that she has taken the initiative to make amends, she has only received a cold "get lost" in return. How can she swallow this insult?

Beibei's face, which always wore a lazy smile, also turned somber at this moment.

A clear hint of anger flashed in his eyes, and his fists clenched unconsciously.

If this were in Shrek City, and someone dared to speak to them like that, he would have already taught them a lesson.

But this is the outer edge of the Starry Sky Forest, a desolate wilderness, rarely visited by humans.

And this boy in front of me...

Beibei's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao's blue eyes.

There was no emotion in those eyes; they were as calm as a frozen lake.

That wasn't a bluff of indifference; it was the look in one's eyes that comes from having truly seen blood and killed people.

That kind of scrutiny is like examining an object, not a living person.

If you encounter someone in the wild whose true nature you cannot fathom, it is never a wise move to act rashly.

Beibei suppressed her anger, took a deep breath, took Tang Ya's hand, and whispered, "Xiao Ya, let's go."

"But..." Tang Ya's eyes were still fixed on the golden-brown, crispy grilled fish in Huo Yuhao's hand, which emitted an enticing aroma, and she swallowed involuntarily.

"Let's go." Beibei's tone became more serious.

Although Tang Ya was unwilling, she was still pulled by Bei Bei and walked towards the depths of the woods with every step she took, looking back every few steps.

Even after walking quite a distance, she could still smell the lingering aroma of grilled fish in the air, and her stomach rumbled twice involuntarily.

The two figures disappeared into the dense bushes, their footsteps gradually fading into the distance until they vanished completely.

Huo Yuhao then turned his gaze away.

"Beibei, and Tang Ya." He directly identified the two people in his mind.

Huo Yuhao was quite familiar with these two people.

In his world, Beibei was Shrek Academy's main force against him and was regarded as the future successor of the Sea God Pavilion. Every few days, he would bring people to cause him trouble.

That guy constantly talks about the glory of Shrek Academy and vows to bring this "evil soul master" to justice.

Unfortunately, Beibei could not get what she wanted no matter what she did.

In the end, he died at the hands of Huo Yuhao.

As for Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao knew her not because she was famous at Shrek Academy.

It was because he killed a Blue Silver Saintess named Tang Ya when he was suppressing the Holy Spirit Cult.

At that time, Tang Ya had completely fallen into the path of the evil soul master, her body was wrapped in eerie dark blue silver grass, and her eyes were filled with nothing but bloodlust.

He didn't know why Tang Ya later became the Blue Silver Saintess of the Holy Spirit Cult, but one thing he was certain of.

The Tang Ya he just saw was the future Blue Silver Saintess Tang Ya.

"What a pity." Huo Yuhao pulled himself out of his thoughts, his fingers gently stroking the branch used to grill the fish in his hand, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "If I weren't in such a bad state right now, I could have taken care of these two people earlier."

Such a thought only flashed through his mind and did not linger for long.

In his view, Beibei and Tang Ya weren't even considered stumbling blocks on the roadside.

At his peak, he could crush someone without lifting a finger.

Even now that he's down on his luck, he doesn't take those two people too seriously.

The most urgent task is to restore our strength; everything else can wait.

Huo Yuhao picked up the grilled fish, stopped thinking about the two people, and focused on eating the food in his hand.

The fish was grilled to perfection, with a crispy, golden-brown skin that made a soft "crunch" sound when gently bitten.

The fish inside, however, retains its tender and juicy texture, almost melting in your mouth.

He quickly devoured the fish, leaving only a bare fishbone which he casually tossed into the dying embers of the fire.

The hunger was mostly relieved, and a bit of strength surged back into my body.

Huo Yuhao stood up, brushed the grass clippings off his clothes, tucked the White Tiger Dagger back into his waistband, packed his bundle, and turned his gaze to the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Time to get down to business.

He didn't linger there, but strode forward and headed straight into the Starry Sky Forest.

The further you go in, the denser the surrounding bushes become.

The air became fresher, carrying with it the scents of earth, vegetation, and some indescribable primal aroma.