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36.44% Douluo: Rebirth of Yuhao, they all have ulterior motives. / Chapter 38: Chapter 38: That Means You Agree

Bab 38: Chapter 38: That Means You Agree

Due to excessive mental energy consumption, Huo Yuhao's fatigue was written all over his face, clear for anyone to see.

After dinner, pushed by Huo Yun'er and reaching his limit, Huo Yuhao greeted the others and went upstairs first.

After a quick shower, Huo Yuhao, unusually, did not sit in meditation. Instead, he chose to have a good night's sleep to relax his mind.

It seemed he was truly exhausted today, as Huo Yuhao fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow. Soon, the room was filled only with the sound of his steady breathing.

No one knew how much time had passed, but outside, the moon hung high in the sky. Inside, a soft click suddenly echoed through the quiet room.

Following this sound, Huo Yuhao's bedroom door was slowly pushed open, leaving only a small crack. Outside that crack, a pair of beautiful eyes glowing with a faint purple light carefully observed the inside.

After waiting for a while, as if confirming that Huo Yuhao was not waking up, the person mustered up the courage to sneak in. Quietly, they closed the door behind them.

As they say, the first step is always the hardest.

After this first move, the figure clearly breathed a sigh of relief and approached Huo Yuhao's bed. The dim light seemed to have no effect on her purple-glowing eyes. The moonlight from outside illuminated part of her face, outlining her delicate features.

It was Tang Ya.

She crouched down slightly, moving her face close to Huo Yuhao's. Using her Purple Demon Eyes for night vision, she quietly stared at the peaceful sleeping face of the young boy before her.

Because they were so close, her slightly heavy breaths fell on Huo Yuhao's face. However, Tang Ya seemed oblivious to this. After several minutes passed with no reaction from Huo Yuhao, she appeared to have made up her mind. Carefully, she leaned in and pressed her lips against Huo Yuhao's.

Doing something like this to her brother, who was three years younger than her, Tang Ya felt like her heart was going to leap out of her chest, and the heat on her face intensified.

After a long while, Tang Ya slowly lifted her head. Her throat moved as if swallowing sweet dew. After calming herself down, she softly whispered, as if to reassure herself, "Yuhao, are you awake?"

Perhaps it was because he was too tired, or maybe it was because he felt safe at home. Huo Yuhao showed no signs of waking up and gave no response at all. His slightly parted lips remained just as they were.

"If you don't speak, that means you agree..."

Tang Ya's breathing became more erratic. Her gaze slowly traveled down from Huo Yuhao's neck, lingering on his body before settling on the collar of his pajamas.

If I get caught, my life might be over.

Tang Ya, he's still so young... You really are a pervert.

Even though she was mentally scolding herself, Tang Ya made no move to stop. Her trembling hands slowly began to undo the buttons on Huo Yuhao's pajamas. It was difficult, but she couldn't help feeling grateful.

After all, buttons could be undone quietly. If he had been wearing something that had to be pulled over his head, it would have been much harder.

With a soft click, Tang Ya opened the door from inside the room. After glancing at the quiet hallway, she walked out of Huo Yuhao's room.

No one knew what she had done, but there was still a slight blush on her face from the excitement.

Just as her hand touched the doorknob to enter her own room, a sudden click of a door opening echoed behind her. Startled, Tang Ya's body stiffened as she instinctively turned around. She saw Gu Yue standing at her door, also looking at her.

In the dim light, Gu Yue's silver hair seemed to glow softly. Even though her purple eyes were calm and emotionless, Tang Ya couldn't shake the feeling that there was something deeply profound in her gaze.

After a brief moment of eye contact, seeing the panic in Tang Ya's eyes, Gu Yue blinked and said in a quiet voice, "I'm just going downstairs to get some water."

With that, she turned and walked toward the stairs, no longer paying attention to Tang Ya. After a moment of standing there in a daze, Tang Ya hurried into her room, her face burning red.

The next morning.

Huo Yuhao opened his eyes and sat up in bed, listening to the birds chirping outside. His confusion was written all over his face.

"...?"

He instinctively reached up to touch his slightly swollen lips but then paused. Feeling the sticky sensation on his neck and upper body, he pulled at his collar and looked down at his body, finding nothing out of the ordinary.

"Did I sweat in my sleep?"

Huo Yuhao mumbled to himself, still puzzled. He didn't dwell on it for long, though. After briefly sensing that his mental energy had fully recovered, his attention fell on the dark red orb within his spiritual space. As he stared at it, his brows furrowed slightly.

"Why does it feel like the Lust unlock progress has increased a bit?"

Am I going crazy?

Unable to figure it out, he picked up his clothes for the day and decided to take a shower before thinking more about it.

Just as he opened the door, Huo Yuhao saw Tang Ya walking out of her room. "Good morning, Sister Tang Ya."

"Ah!"

For some reason, when she saw him, Tang Ya jumped as if someone had stepped on her tail, her whole body trembling. After a moment, she awkwardly returned his greeting.

"Y-Yuhao, good morning."

"Is something wrong?"

"No, no, nothing."

Tang Ya scratched her head, her smile a little stiff.

"Your sister's just a bit groggy from just waking up."

Huo Yuhao found her reaction strange, but he didn't think too much of it. Tang Ya seemed to calm down quickly and casually asked, "Yuhao, how did you sleep last night?"

"Pretty well."

He had been about to ask if she had noticed anything strange last night, but then decided it wasn't a big deal. Even if he mentioned it, it wasn't something Tang Ya could help with, so he kept quiet.

"Good. Well, I'll head down now. Don't forget to come down for breakfast later."

"Oh, okay."

Huo Yuhao nodded. For some reason, watching Tang Ya walk downstairs, he couldn't shake the feeling that she was fleeing the scene.

As Huo Yuhao turned his gaze away, the door next to him opened, and Gu Yue stepped out, her silver hair slightly messy. Her purple eyes swept over him, finally landing on the clothes in his hands.

"Going to take a shower?"

"Yeah. By the way, did you notice anything strange last night?"

Gu Yue blinked twice at the question, then shook her head lightly.

"I went downstairs for a glass of water in the middle of the night but didn't notice anything unusual."

"..."

Huo Yuhao's expression twitched slightly, but he said nothing more. He turned and headed for the bathroom.

(End of Chapter)


Bab 39: Chapter 39: A Modest Contribution

Shrek Academy.

The disheveled Elder Xuan was sitting on the steps, taking swig after swig of alcohol. Judging by the scattered bottles and jars around him, he had clearly drunk a lot.

At that moment, Yan Shaozhe, the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, walked in from outside the courtyard. Upon seeing the scene before him, he could only sigh.

Compared to his state before venturing into the Star Dou Forest, Elder Xuan now looked as if he had aged by a dozen years. There was no trace left of the once powerful and confident Gluttonous Douluo.

Was this really the same Shrek prodigy, once brimming with talent, who had possessed the divine beast martial soul?

"Elder Xuan."

Elder Xuan's body trembled. He glanced up at the man before quickly withdrawing his gaze, continuing to drink on his own.

"What is it?"

"The Sea God Pavilion meeting is ready. We need you to attend."

"..."

Hearing these words, Elder Xuan's hand, clutching the bottle, froze in midair. The sounds in the courtyard seemed to disappear in an instant. After a long pause, he sighed deeply.

"It's time, huh? Fine... let's go."

He shakily stood up, his figure unsteady as he headed for the courtyard exit. Seeing him like this, Yan Shaozhe hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

"Elder Xuan, it's been a year since it happened. You don't need to blame yourself so much. No one could have predicted that they'd encounter a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in the mixed zone. And besides, Shrek Academy still needs you."

Although his teacher, Mu En, was still alive, his health had deteriorated. How much longer could the Dragon God Douluo protect Shrek?

People rarely mentioned the incident, but everyone was keenly aware that once Elder Mu passed away, Shrek would only have Elder Xuan's strength to rely on. If he continued to sink into this state, the academy might truly fall into decline.

Elder Xuan, however, acted as if he hadn't heard a thing, silently walking forward.

Soon, the two arrived at the Sea God Pavilion. Upon seeing the scene inside, Elder Xuan's entire body trembled, his face filled with guilt.

Aside from the Pavilion Elders and the deans of both academies, the few inner court students who had survived the Star Dou Forest incident were also present.

Except for Zhang Lexuan, who was seated at the far end beside Vice Dean Cai Meier of the Martial Soul Department, the other inner court students stood respectfully, heads lowered, beside the long table.

Once Elder Xuan and Yan Shaozhe took their seats, the Sea God Pavilion meeting officially began.

"I believe everyone knows why we're here today, so let's get straight to it," said Mu En, his voice emerging slowly from the shadows at the head of the long table where he lay on a reclining chair.

"Xuanzi, when you returned from the Star Dou Forest a year ago, you wanted to resign. I gave you a year to think it over. Now, the time has come. What is your decision?"

Hearing Mu En's straightforward words, Elder Xuan instinctively glanced at the inner court students. His eyes filled with pain as he stood up, his voice full of sorrow.

"Elder Mu, please don't try to dissuade me. I've made up my mind. Six students lost their lives—this is something that weighs heavily on me. Since the founding of Shrek Academy, such a disastrous event has never occurred. I bear full responsibility."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Elders present immediately became anxious, especially Yan Shaozhe, who quickly spoke up in protest.

"Elder Xuan! We've discussed this in previous meetings. No one could have foreseen such an event. Your capabilities are beyond question, and no one is blaming you for this!"

As he spoke, he signaled to the inner court students standing nearby. Four of them immediately dropped to their knees with a thud, tearfully pleading.

"Elder Xuan, what happened was beyond anyone's control. None of us have ever held you accountable. Please, don't blame yourself. We won the last Soul Master Tournament thanks to your guidance!"

"You all..."

Hearing the heartfelt words of the four students, Elder Xuan's lips trembled, tears streaming down his face. Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe quickly seized the opportunity to add:

"Elder Xuan, you can't break these children's hearts! We've already provided compensation to the families of the six fallen students. There's no need for you to feel guilty anymore. Life moves on, and you have to think about Shrek's future!"

"Exactly!" chimed in one of the inner court students, lifting their head to look earnestly at Elder Xuan. "Elder Xuan, if you don't agree to stay, we won't get up."

"You... you all..."

Elder Xuan wiped his tear-streaked face with his dirty sleeve, his voice choked with emotion.

"Fine, get up. I'll stay, though I have no right to remain here. But if Shrek still needs me, I will stay and do what little I can."

Hearing this, the Elders, deans, and even the four inner court students beamed with excitement, celebrating the return of the 98th-ranked Gluttonous Douluo. Throughout this display, Zhang Lexuan, who remained seated, watched with a trace of bewilderment in her eyes.

Was it over? Just like that?

It seemed as though no one had suffered any real loss—except, of course, for the six deceased inner court students, who everyone had conveniently chosen to forget.

Despite having committed a gross dereliction of duty, resulting in the tragic deaths of several students who had won championships for Shrek, Elder Xuan had faced no punishment. Instead, he had merely picked up a new hobby—drinking.

And perhaps a touch of guilt.

It was absurd and laughable.

Had he truly learned anything from this incident? Would the same mistake happen again? Perhaps.

For some reason, Zhang Lexuan suddenly recalled the cold, hard gaze Huo Yuhao had given her a year ago before he left, and his icy words echoed in her ears once more.

"If you really feel as guilty as you say, then resign. At least then you won't harm anyone else."

His words had been so certain, as if he had already seen the future.

Did he know something?

Should she ask him the next time they met?

As she watched the matter conclude, Zhang Lexuan felt a lump in her throat.

There was no sense of relief. Instead, a strange and sudden anger rose up within her.

After the meeting ended, Zhang Lexuan numbly returned to her dormitory, barely acknowledging the greetings from other inner court students she passed, merely nodding in response rather than offering her usual smile.

After a quick shower, she lay on her bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, her mind replaying the scene in the meeting room, thoughts drifting back to Huo Yuhao, who had saved her life in the Star Dou Forest.

"Heaven Dou City... I should look for missions there."

As she pondered using a mission as an excuse to visit Huo Yuhao in Heaven Dou City, Zhang Lexuan slowly closed her eyes and drifted into sleep.

(End of Chapter)


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