Huo Yuhao looked at the Na'er and Tang Wulin in front of him and said, "This time was a success, but we'll need to do it a few more times."
"Bit by bit, the Bloodline crisis within Wulin's body can be completely resolved."
Now that he truly saw hope, Tang Wulin was no longer as bitter and resentful as before.
A long-awaited look of ease finally surfaced on that handsome little face.
He looked at Huo Yuhao, his tone significantly lighter: "How many more times? When is the next one?"
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but smile seeing his eager expression.
"It's not that easy for Na'er to bear the Bloodline Power either," he said, his gaze falling on the silver-haired girl. "At the very least, her Spirit Power needs to reach the next level."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin followed his gaze to look at Na'er.
A hint of smugness was currently visible on that charming little face.
But as Tang Wulin watched, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes. Previously, he had only thought of himself and completely forgotten about Na'er's situation. He truly knew how powerful that Bloodline Power was; bearing it was no simple task. It looked smooth this time, but Na'er also had to bear the life-and-death risk that failure would bring.
Huo Yuhao continued, "Na'er is already close to a Breakthrough to Spirit Ancestor. I think in about half a year, she should be ready. "Half a year."
When those words reached Tang Wulin's ears, they made his heart relax slightly. Regarding today's events, both Tang Wulin and Na'er could be considered beneficiaries. Tang Wulin had solved his urgent crisis and saw the hope of survival.
Na'er had fused with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, her strength skyrocketing with a promising future ahead. Even Gu Yue, who had been "coasting" the entire time, benefited because she and Na'er were originally one. Thus, only Huo Yuhao was the one who put in the effort and labor without gaining any benefits.
However, at this moment, everyone followed his arrangements.
Na'er had just fused with the Golden Dragon King Bloodline and needed quiet rest, so Gu Yue was going to take her back to the Spirit Pagoda.
Now that Tang Wulin's death crisis was temporarily averted, he also decided to take a good rest today and stop his Cultivation.
As for Huo Yuhao, he naturally followed Gu Yue and the others back to the Spirit Pagoda.
The three of them talked and laughed as they walked out of the Donghai Academy gates.
Then... Huo Yuhao abruptly came to a halt. The movement was so sudden that both Gu Yue and Na'er beside him were startled. Huo Yuhao's gaze was fixed intently on the path ahead.
Right across the road from the academy entrance, a cold-faced young man stood there, his eyes fixed on the three of them. More accurately, however, he should be considered an old man. Although his face looked young, appearing to be in his late twenties, his actual age was likely over a hundred years old.
Na'er naturally saw that figure at this moment as well. The smile on her face vanished instantly, her small mouth opening slightly, her beautiful purple eyes filled with shock.
Then, her lips parted slightly as she called out two words.
"Teacher?!"
There was only one person in this world whom Na'er would address this way. Therefore, the one appearing now was the Master of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion, the man recognized as the continent's number one powerhouse, the Sky-Supporting Douluo—Yun Ming!
A flash of surprise also crossed Huo Yuhao's eyes; he hadn't expected to meet Yun Ming here today. Then, he felt his vision blur. The figure across the street had suddenly vanished. When he reappeared, Yun Ming was already standing in front of them, only a few feet away.
Huo Yuhao's pupils constricted slightly; even though he saw it with his own eyes, he hadn't sensed anything at all with his spiritual perception!
That figure was like something that appeared out of thin air without leaving a trace; he was currently shocked by Yun Ming's strength.
At that moment, Electrolux's voice echoed in his mind. "Yuhao, this person has already touched the God Realm."
Huo Yuhao's heart chilled upon hearing this, and his assessment of Yun Ming's strength rose by another level.
Right now, Na'er's beautiful purple eyes trembled slightly, filled with panic and helplessness.
Her voice also shook slightly: "Tea... Teacher, why... why are you here?"
Seeing his precious Disciple like this, a hint of softness finally appeared on Yun Ming's face. However, when he glanced at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yue afterward, his expression turned cold again.
He gave a cold snort, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction: "Hmph! If I hadn't come, I wouldn't have known you were being abducted by people from the Spirit Pagoda."
"Teacher, I..."
Na'er opened her mouth, but for a moment, she didn't know how to explain. She thought her plan was flawless and that everything would be under her control, not expecting to be "exposed" in the end.
Although her original body, the Silver Dragon King, was powerful, her experience was ultimately too little.
For hundreds of thousands of years, most of her time was spent slumbering to heal; the time she had truly integrated into human society was only a few short years.
Her transformed Avatar, Na'er, was even more like a blank sheet of paper. No matter how well she disguised herself, how could those subtle emotional fluctuations escape Yun Ming's eyes?
Huo Yuhao showed a thoughtful look on the side, but in an instant, he understood the crux of the matter.
He took a step forward and bowed slightly to Yun Ming: "Senior Sky-Supporting, we have no ill intentions."
Yun Ming's gaze fell upon him, a trace of complex emotion flashing through his deep eyes.
He snorted again: "I know."
"If you truly harbored ill will, even if you are Yaozhu's Disciple, you wouldn't be standing here intact before me right now."
Yun Ming and his wife Ya Li had been childless their whole lives; this Disciple Na'er was not just a simple Personal Disciple to him.
To some extent, Na'er was more like a daughter to him. And now, regardless of Huo Yuhao's reasons, in Yun Ming's eyes, he was no different from a "punk" trying to steal his daughter.
Sensing the sudden surge of powerful energy within Na'er's body, Yun Ming naturally knew his precious Disciple had gained many benefits.
But when he looked at Huo Yuhao, he couldn't help but speak harshly. It was an irrational instinct belonging to an old father.
After a moment, however, Yun Ming suppressed those messy emotions in his heart.
He looked at Huo Yuhao, his tone returning to calm.
"Kid, find a place to talk."
Huo Yuhao scanned the surroundings; after thinking for a moment, he realized they could only return to Donghai Academy.
He stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation toward Yun Ming.
"After you, Senior!"
Yun Ming didn't stand on ceremony and stepped into the East Sea Academy gates.
Huo Yuhao followed closely behind, while Gu Yue and Na'er followed silently at the back. But after a few steps, Yun Ming suddenly stopped. He turned around, his gaze passing over Huo Yuhao to land on Gu Yue and Na'er at the very back.
"You two, don't follow."
Hearing this, Na'er grew anxious and couldn't help but cry out: "Teacher!"
A flash of anxiety and worry appeared in those watery purple eyes.
Seeing his precious Disciple like this, Yun Ming felt both annoyed and amused.
"What?" He raised an eyebrow. "Taking the side of an outsider already?"
Na'er's cheeks instantly turned bright red, and she hurriedly waved her hands to explain: "It's not like that, Teacher! I came over on my own; it has nothing to do with Huo Yuhao!"
Seeing her eager defense, Yun Ming couldn't help but sigh.
That sigh carried a bit of helplessness and a bit of doting.
His tone softened: "Don't worry, I don't intend to do anything to him; I just want to have a few words."
Na'er blinked her watery purple eyes and asked tentatively: "Really?"
Yun Ming smiled helplessly: "When have I ever lied to you?"
Na'er finally relaxed and nodded: "Then Teacher, come find me at the Donghai Spirit Pagoda later."
Yun Ming nodded, giving his promise. Then, he turned around and continued walking forward. This time, only Huo Yuhao followed behind him.
Watching the two figures disappear around the corner ahead, Na'er glanced at Gu Yue beside her and asked, "What do you think Teacher wants with Huo Yuhao?"
Gu Yue's expression was calm as she replied, "If you don't know, how would I?"
Na'er then wore a strange smile and asked, "Aren't you worried about Huo Yuhao at all?"
Gu Yue naturally understood Na'er's meaning; she didn't answer and only gave a snort.
But Na'er wasn't prepared to let her off: "I just want to remind you not to forget your identity. Falling in love with a human is not a good thing."
Gu Yue hadn't expected there would be a time when she'd be lectured by Na'er, this 'one-third', but she didn't deny it.
She only said one sentence: "I have always known what I am doing!"
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