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Chapter 59 — What's the Use of Such Imagination!?
"Yuhao? Is that you?"
With a voice brimming with surprise and delight, a tall figure draped in a dark green cloak slowly stepped out from the shadows before Huo Yuhao.
As the hood of the cloak was pushed back, a cascade of smooth black hair tumbled down like flowing water. The pale moonlight spilled over her, tracing the contours of her delicate face and giving her an almost ethereal glow.
Zhang Lexuan's figure flashed forward, coming to a stop right in front of Huo Yuhao. Her beautiful eyes scanned him from top to bottom, disbelief mingling with the joy of seeing an old acquaintance again.
"I never expected such a huge change in just two years. I wasn't even sure it was you at first, Yuhao."
It wasn't just his appearance that had changed significantly—his Martial Spirit had evolved too. Back then, she had seen him use an Ice Attribute Spirit but hadn't noticed the scales or the vertical pupils. That subtle difference had made her feel a vague familiarity without linking it to him.
"Long time no see, Sister Lexuan."
Huo Yuhao smiled lightly and nodded. Even seeing the robe she wore, he had already guessed her purpose here, but a flicker of curiosity still crossed his face.
"What are you doing here?"
"Don't you think you should know?"
Zhang Lexuan cast him a sidelong glance. "I came here to eliminate some Evil Spirit Masters, but I never expected to witness such an extraordinary scene."
Though she noticed the abnormal Spirit Ring, she spoke with a teasing tone, not probing further. Yet her curiosity about Huo Yuhao deepened inevitably.
Every encounter with him always expanded her understanding.
Especially this time. Unlike before, when he had relied on traps against the Blood-Corrosion Dragon Lizard, he had now crushed a group of Evil Spirit Masters—including a Spirit King—purely with his own strength. The shock it delivered was unimaginable.
But what captivated her most was his demeanor just now.
Compared to the youth thrown into the room, she had a clearer view of Huo Yuhao's battle.
If she hadn't witnessed it herself, she would never have believed that this gentle, smiling boy could display such an expression.
So calm it was almost terrifying.
His silver-white eyes betrayed no anger at the actions of his enemies, no cruelty toward killing, and no merciful softness.
There was not the slightest fluctuation of emotion. With a near-arrogant composure, he granted the Evil Spirit Masters death.
It was as if he disregarded the weight of life entirely, treating existence like inconsequential dust on a polished table, brushing it away with ease.
And yet, this was the same person who had saved her two years ago in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Even moments ago, he had encouraged that young man.
Now, standing before her, he smiled and exchanged pleasantries as if nothing had happened.
(Huo Yuhao… what have you experienced?)
Her thoughts were abruptly pulled back to reality by his soft chuckle.
"Well, isn't it obvious? I finished clearing them out. Now, Sister Lexuan, you can take it easy."
"Take it easy?"
Seeing Huo Yuhao grinning cheerfully, Zhang Lexuan pressed her lips together, speaking in a teasingly scolding tone. "Those people were Evil Spirit Masters. You're only a Spirit Grandmaster, yet you dared to confront them? You're tempting death. If—"
She didn't finish, but the stern glare she shot him made sweat break out on his back, and he spoke awkwardly.
"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan. I know my limits. You also saw how I handled it just now."
"That's still not acceptable! Evil Spirit Masters' power is unpredictable. One mistake and you could fall into their trap. Don't be reckless next time. By the way… how did you end up here?"
She had intended to finish her mission and then head to Heaven Dou City, never expecting to encounter him here.
Huo Yuhao shrugged, a hint of helplessness in his tone.
"After reaching Rank twenty, I traveled to the Extreme North. On my way back, I passed through this city. I didn't expect to be targeted the moment I entered."
"…."
Zhang Lexuan couldn't help but let the moonlight illuminate his face once more, gently pressing her lips together.
"I suppose it's not so hard to understand."
Most Evil Spirit Masters were driven by uncontrollable desires. Encountering someone like Huo Yuhao… it was only natural that he would attract their attention.
Luckily, his strength was enough to protect himself. Otherwise, had she arrived even slightly later tonight, he might have suffered unimaginable horrors.
In a dungeon no one could find, a frail young boy shackled in heavy chains, enduring the inhumane torment of perverted Evil Spirit Masters, screaming in despair…
"Sister Lexuan! Save me!!!"
No. She couldn't think about it.
Her fists were already tightening at the thought.
Suppressing her emotions, Zhang Lexuan retrieved a white jade bottle from her storage ring and handed it to Huo Yuhao.
"Here. Take it."
"What's this?"
Huo Yuhao instinctively accepted it, only to pause as he saw the bottle packed with pills, each comparable to a Profound Water Pill in quality.
A rough estimate told him that the total value easily exceeded a million Gold Spirit Coins, even considering Shrek Academy's discounted channels. If auctioned individually, the price would surely double.
"These are for consolidating your foundation. You're still in the early stages, so they should help you."
After returning from Star Dou Great Forest, Zhang Lexuan had been recognized as the greatest contributor in killing the hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast. Though the Academy did not reward her like a posthumous hero, she had still received recognition, and these pills were part of her requested reward.
Huo Yuhao pressed his lips together. Before he could say anything, Zhang Lexuan, as if anticipating his thoughts, grasped his hand holding the jade bottle and pushed it into his embrace.
"No need for formalities. These are low-tier pills for low-tier Spirit Masters. Returning them would be a waste. Compared to the life-saving debt from before, these are nothing."
She smiled.
Feeling the gentle yet irresistible force of her hand, Huo Yuhao could only nod in resignation.
"Th… thank you, Sister Lexuan."
"Hmph."
After he carefully tucked away the jade bottle, Zhang Lexuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Do you have anything urgent to attend to next?"
"Not really. Why?"
A subtle smile curved her lips, and her tone carried a hint of hidden meaning.
"Thanks to someone, the mission was resolved ahead of time. I have a lot more free time now. Would you accompany me for a late-night meal?"
(End of Chapter)