"Master Huo, what's wrong?"
Hearing Jiang Nannan's familiar and melodious voice, Huo Yuhao calmed down from his anger at the Douling Royal Family's divine being.
"Oh, Nannan, it's nothing. I was just angered by a bunch of feudal beasts with underdeveloped cerebellums and completely underdeveloped brains."
As he spoke, Huo Yuhao waved the book in his hand at her.
Although Jiang Nannan didn't understand Huo Yuhao's words, her eyes widened immediately when she saw the title "On the Meridians of Human Cultivation."
"I've heard of this book!"
Hearing her slightly excited voice, Huo Yuhao was a little puzzled.
"My homeroom teacher mentioned this book when I was at Shrek Academy."
"She said a super strong individual at Shrek gave it extremely high praise."
"Therefore, some teachers in Shrek's inner court specifically researched related knowledge."
"However, I heard it seems there were no results."
"Another high-ranking super strong individual privately criticized it as nonsense."
"He said Soul Masters should be down-to-earth and not delve into unnecessary things; can't one become a strong person without meridian theory?"
Huo Yuhao's lips twitched. He had just thought Shrek Academy had some innovation in this area, but the research atmosphere had been extinguished.
Although Jiang Nannan didn't directly reveal who the two strong individuals were, Huo Yuhao could still guess. The one
who definitely did the research was probably Mu En, the former Dragon God Douluo, Huo Yuhao's master in the original story.
The one who rejected it was probably Xuan Zi, the Gluttonous Douluo, also known as the Chicken Leg Douluo, the Supreme Elder of the Holy Spirit Cult.
Although this was just a joke, judging from Xuan Zi's actions, you really couldn't tell if it was true or false.
You say he doesn't love Shrek Academy, yet he's willing to fight to the death for it in crucial moments.
But then you say he does love Shrek Academy, yet he always manages to create a mess, treating it like the Sun Moon Empire.
Huo Yuhao could only comment, "The cunning of a villain is no match for the quick wit of a fool."
Tang Shenwang would surely be gratified to see his extraordinary wisdom passed down at Shrek Academy.
Seeing Huo Yuhao's somewhat dejected expression, Jiang Nannan clenched her hands even tighter behind her back.
She kept pursing her lips, but dared not utter a word.
"Speak! You shut-up, give the thing to Master Huo!"
After a while, Huo Yuhao was still wondering why the sunlight was so dim today. He looked up and realized that Jiang Nannan had been standing at the door, blocking out the sunlight.
Seeing the girl's conflicted expression, with her hands behind her back, Huo Yuhao's extraordinary wisdom began to activate.
"This scene, and this action, could it be...?"
"Damn, I forgot, Douluo Continent is also known as the Continent of Love, so
Cupid must be working his magic." "Sorry, little sister, you're a good person, but right now I just want to improve my cultivation."
"I really want to improve!"
Huo Yuhao had already figured out how to reject her, and just as he was about to speak, Jiang Nannan finally prepared herself.
She handed the things behind her to Huo Yuhao with both hands and said,
"Master, it's better not to throw things away next time."
"I'll get followed."
Huo Yuhao swallowed the words he had prepared, and then he saw the bag he had thrown away in Jiang Nannan's hand.
His mind, which had been flooded with chaotic emotions, immediately calmed down. Huo Yuhao took the bag and saw that the place where the metal sheet had cut had been repaired with thread.
The technique was superb, every stitch was neat and orderly, and the cloth used for the repair was the best kind, with a delicate little rabbit embroidered on it.
Huo Yuhao solemnly put the bag back into his storage soul tool and said helplessly to her,
"It seems you already know."
Jiang Nannan nodded earnestly to Huo Yuhao and said,
"Thank you, Master, for saving me."
"I... I don't know how to repay you, so I can only sew up your bag."
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Huo Yuhao smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it wasn't important.
"You're at least an apprentice at the medical clinic, which, according to the local custom, is considered half a disciple."
"Since that's the case, how could I not care if something happens to you?"
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words and the term "half a disciple," her pretty face flushed slightly, and her beautiful eyes seemed to ripple.
She didn't deny this statement; on the contrary, she thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being recognized by Huo Yuhao.
"Um, Master, please tell me, who exactly is targeting me?"
Huo Yuhao didn't hide anything from her; even if she didn't ask now, he would tell her when they parted ways in the future.
"It's the Xuanming Sect. It seems their second young master is about to undergo a martial soul evolution ceremony, which requires a woman as a part of the ceremony."
"The servants around the second young master couldn't find a suitable candidate, so they had wicked intentions and targeted you, wanting to control you and take you there as the key to the ceremony."
Jiang Nannan broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. She knew about the Xuanming Sect; after all, they sent people here every year to awaken the martial souls of eligible children.
Of course, this kind of spirit awakening comes at a price.
Jiang Nannan herself didn't have her spirit awakened by them. She and her mother were originally from Heaven Dou City, but later moved here.
If it were them who awakened their spirit, they would have been forced to join the Xuanming Sect long ago.
There was no Spirit Hall in this era. Even if a child with innate full spirit power awakened, the deacons of the Spirit Hall would only ask if they were willing to join the Spirit Hall, not force them to join directly.
"Master Huo, you should run quickly. The Xuanming Sect is very powerful."
"They have at least five Title Douluos."
"If they are discovered, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Seeing Jiang Nannan's anxious look, Huo Yuhao asked softly, "What about you?"
Jiang Nannan shook her head, her eyes full of anxiety, and said, "I'm fine. After all, I'm from Shrek Academy. It's not far from the academy. They shouldn't attack me."
In fact, Jiang Nannan knew in her heart that the Xuanming Sect might not really be afraid of Shrek Academy, and Shrek Academy might not stand up for her.
Looking at the girl, Huo Yuhao was surprised that she had put others first even in trouble. He comforted her, saying,
"Don't worry, they won't easily find me, at least not for the time being."
"By the time they find out, I'll have already left."
Jiang Nannan's body stiffened, and she lowered her head to ask, "Is Master Huo leaving?"
"Yes, probably around the same day you go to Shrek Academy."
Seeing that she could read his thoughts at a glance, Huo Yuhao said, "Don't worry, we'll meet again in the future."
"Parting isn't forever, it's just a little waiting."
"Also, remember to bring your mother with you to Shrek Academy this time."
"It's too close to the Xuanming Sect here, it's not safe. Your mother's body can handle a long journey now."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's instructions, Jiang Nannan nodded, her head bowed.
She actually hoped the three of them could go together. Hearing the news of their separation, her nose tingled, and she felt very sad.
She wanted to cry, but she couldn't, she didn't want him to think she was weak.
Huo Yuhao patted her head, comforting the girl before him.
After a long while, looking at the girl who had calmed down, he softly said, "Nannan, can I have a drop of your blood?"
Jiang Nannan didn't care at all what Huo Yuhao wanted the blood for, and directly squeezed a drop of blood from her fingertip.
Huo Yuhao placed the drop of blood, still slightly warm, into his palm.
Soon, a line of small text appeared on his retina:
"Human genetic information collection complete. Special information (second part) has been unlocked."
At the same time, the [Understanding] authority also reached 5%.
(End of Chapter)