The train slowly pulled into the station, and as the doors opened, a cool breeze rushed into the carriage.
Huo Yuhao and the other three stepped out of the carriage, and the bustling crowd on the platform suddenly came to a subtle halt. Passersby couldn't help but glance their way.
Seeing this, Na Nali looked at Gu Yuena beside her and silently complained.
With her own beauty, she was almost overshadowed by this girl. What would happen when she fully matured in the future?
A beauty that could bring disaster, perhaps the second Holy Spirit Douluo, the continent's number one beauty, attracting the pursuit of countless talents...
At this thought, Na Nali's train of thought stopped, and she looked at Huo Yuhao.
Oh, that doesn't seem right. With him by Gu Yuena's side, it's different from that person.
A twelve-year-old Soul King and mecha pilot, enough to make anyone despair.
'How nice, why don't I have such a protector by my side?'
Na Nali sighed inwardly, then narcissistically came to a conclusion.
Probably because she's too strong.
A thirty-something-year-old, level 98 Super Douluo, four-word mecha pilot, how many in the continent's history can match that?
In her generation, if not for the need for secrecy as a member of the Dark Department, she would be the first... right?
Huo Yuhao didn't pay attention to Na Nali's expression and, along with the other three, stepped into the western core of the Douluo Continent, the most modern city, Mingdu!
The towering soul guide pagoda pierced the clouds, and the buildings constructed of metal and crystal shimmered with a cold light under the sun.
In the sky, the soul guide maglev train silently glided along the suspended tracks, high-altitude cars moved along fixed routes, and the soul guide streetlights gradually lit up as the sky darkened, illuminating the entire city as if it were daytime.
There were also dozens of mechas patrolling in a certain area.
Every detail showcased the city's prosperity and advancement.
"Finally, I can relax. I've been worried the whole way that those guys might attack again."
Na Nali collected her thoughts and, along with Yuan En Yehui, stepped out of the soul guide train. She smiled and bid farewell to Huo Yuhao and the other two, "Well, see you later. You can look forward to my apology and thank-you gifts."
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena nodded, watching the two leave. Huo Yuhao then used his soul guide communicator to report his safety to Li Yucheng.
"That's great. If you hadn't arrived, I wouldn't have known how to explain to Xiaoyao." Li Yucheng breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the communication.
"Sorry to worry you, Elder Li."
Huo Yuhao apologized.
"No, it's my fault as a Soul Douluo for not being able to protect you two kids." Li Yucheng sighed, clearly still blaming himself.
Huo Yuhao comforted him, "Elder Li, please don't say that. This situation was special. No one could have predicted the appearance of a Title Douluo-level evil soul master."
"Sigh."
Li Yucheng sighed and said no more. Although he was a Soul Douluo, he mainly focused on auxiliary professions, and his combat power was even inferior to some Soul Sages. This incident made him feel deeply powerless.
"It's too late today. I'll take you to the Mecha Pilot Association headquarters to meet the president tomorrow. You've been attacked and need a good rest."
"Alright." Huo Yuhao agreed and hung up the communication.
At this moment, Gu Yuena gently approached, her silver hair fluttering slightly in the wind, her purple eyes carrying a hint of softness.
"Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao turned around upon hearing her voice. The girl gently smoothed her wind-tousled hair, her voice like a clear spring, "Stay at my place for now. There are plenty of vacant rooms. And before we returned, I had people prepare the forging room, design room, manufacturing room, and so on, all to your liking."
Huo Yuhao looked into Gu Yuena's clear eyes, feeling a slight stir in his heart, but he still nodded with a smile.
"Then I'll be intruding."
Gu Yuena's lips curved slightly as she turned and walked, "Let's go, it's not far."
Gu Yuena led Huo Yuhao through several quiet streets. The surrounding buildings gradually thinned out, and the roads were lined with moonlight trees that emitted a faint glow. This rare plant only bloomed at night, and the white flowers lit up one by one as they walked, as if guiding their way.
Huo Yuhao looked around at the serene, natural environment, sensing the designer's thoughtfulness.
This was one of the few tranquil places in Mingdu, far from the hustle and bustle of the soul guide neon lights, yet still convenient for modern life.
Gu Yuena's steps were light, and she occasionally turned back to make sure Huo Yuhao was following. She said with enthusiasm:
"These trees were transplanted from the Star Dou Forest. They don't need much care and can absorb moonlight to grow at night..."
As they turned the last corner, an elegant five-story building appeared before them. The building adopted a minimalist gray and white color scheme, with large floor-to-ceiling windows that seamlessly blended the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Gu Yuena pushed open the door on the first floor, "Please, come in."
The interior was spacious, with a high ceiling from which hung a chandelier made of natural crystal. The light refracted through the crystal, casting flowing shadows on the walls.
"Among the vacant rooms, the south-facing bedroom on the fifth floor has the best lighting. It has a bookshelf and advanced soul guide books, in a style you like..."
Gu Yuena paused mid-sentence upon seeing Huo Yuhao's amused expression, her ears slightly reddening.
"Is it not good?"
Huo Yuhao gently shook his head, his tone warm.
"It's very good... it feels like home."
Gu Yuena was momentarily stunned, then smiled brightly.
While Gu Yuena was happy, Huo Yuhao's gaze shifted to a set of celadon tea utensils on the coffee table. The edges of the teacups still had undried water stains, clearly used and washed not long ago.
"Nana, you don't live here alone, do you?"
Gu Yuena came back to her senses and also looked at the teacup. She took a deep breath, "Well, this place is nominally under the Gu family's name. She also has a key here. But she has a lot of things to do and spends more time living near the Spirit Pagoda."
I need to find a chance to kick that girl out. With her around, I can't maintain my dignity...
Huo Yuhao thoughtfully withdrew his gaze, "It seems you two have a good relationship."
Gu Yuena pursed her lips but didn't deny it, "Let's not talk about her. Yuhao, the Spirit Pagoda should have received news of your arrival by now. What do you plan to do?"
"I didn't say I was going to report to the Spirit Pagoda headquarters right away..."
Outside the window, the deep dusk gradually enveloped Mingdu, and the soul guide streetlights lit up one by one, casting mottled shadows on the glass.
...
In the quiet of the night, Huo Yuhao walked out of his room and used spatial power to go outside.
Ahead, a tall figure stood with his hands behind his back, facing away from him. The man wore a black robe, his long hair like ink, gently swaying in the night breeze. He slowly turned around, revealing a pair of dark golden vertical pupils.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, "It's been ten thousand years, how have you been, Di Tian?"
Di Tian looked at him, his eyes complex, but he eventually nodded.
"It's been a long time, Huo Yuhao. For ten thousand years, I've owed you much…"