The train slowly pulled into the platform. The moment the doors opened, cool air rushed into the carriage.
Huo Yuhao and the other three stepped out of the carriage. The previously hurried flow of people on the platform suddenly experienced a subtle stagnation. Passing pedestrians turned their heads.
Seeing this, Nanaly looked at Gu Yuena beside her and silently quipped.
With her own appearance, she was almost overshadowed by this girl. When she fully grew up in the future, what would it be like?
A femme fatale. I'm afraid she would become the second Saint Spirit Douluo, the most beautiful woman on the continent, attracting the pursuit of all the proud talents of the world.
Thinking this, Nanaly stopped. She looked at Huo Yuhao.
Oh, that wasn't right. With him beside Gu Yuena, this case was different from that one.
A twelve-year-old Soul King and Battle Armor Master was enough to make anyone despair.
How nice. Why don't I have such a guardian by my side?
Nanaly sighed inwardly, then narcissistically reached a conclusion.
It was probably because she was too strong.
A Level 98 Super Douluo in her thirties, a Four-Word Battle Armor Master. How many people in continental history could match that?
In her generation, if not for the need for Dark Department members to keep information confidential, she would be number one. Probably.
Huo Yuhao didn't pay attention to Nanaly's expression. He stepped into Mingdu, the western core of the Douluo Continent and its most modern city, with the other three.
Towering soul tool towers pierced the clouds. Metal and crystal structures gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
In the sky, soul tool maglev trains glided silently along suspended tracks. High-altitude flying cars traveled along fixed routes. Soul tool street lights lit up one after another as the sky darkened, illuminating the entire city like daylight.
And there were dozens of mechas forming teams patrolling within a certain range.
All these details highlight the city's prosperity and advanced development.
"I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I was worried the whole way that those people would attack again."
Nanaly snapped back to her thoughts. She led Yuanen Yehui off the soul tool train and happily said goodbye to Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena. "See you later, then. You can look forward to my apology and thank-you gifts."
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena nodded. After watching the two leave, the former first used his soul tool communicator to report their safety to Li Yucheng.
"Thank goodness. If you hadn't come, I wouldn't have known how to explain things to Carefree." Li Yucheng, receiving the communication, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"We've worried you, Elder Li."
Huo Yuhao said apologetically.
"No. A Soul Douluo like me, unable to protect two children, is my fault." Li Yucheng sighed, clearly still blame myself.
Huo Yuhao reassured him, "Elder Li, please don't say that. This situation was special. No one could have predicted a Title Douluo-level evil spirit master appearing."
"Ah."
Li Yucheng sighed and said no more. Though he was a Soul Douluo, his focus was on his secondary profession. His combat ability was even weaker than some Soul Sages. This incident left him feeling deeply powerless.
"It's too late today. Tomorrow, I'll take you to the Mecha Designer Association headquarters to meet the president. You also need a good rest after the attack."
"Alright." Huo Yuhao agreed and ended the call.
Just then, Gu Yuena walked closer. Her silver hair lightly tousled in the wind. Her amethyst eyes carried a gentle warmth.
"Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao turned at the sound. The young girl's delicate hand brushed a strand of wind-blown hair from her face. Her voice flowed like a clear spring. "Stay at my place for a while. There are quite a few unused rooms there. And before we came back, I had people equip the forging room, design room, manufacturing room, and all the others to match your habits."
Huo Yuhao looked at Gu Yuena's clear, transparent gaze. A strange feeling rose in his heart. Still, he smiled and nodded.
"Then I'll impose."
The corner of Gu Yuena's mouth lifted. She turned and walked. "Let's go. It's not far."
Gu Yuena led Huo Yuhao through a few quiet streets. The surrounding buildings gradually grew sparse. Moonlight Trees, which emitted a faint glow, were planted on both sides of the road. This rare plant only bloomed at night. Their pure white flowers lit up one after another with their footsteps, as if guiding their owner's way.
Huo Yuhao looked at the quiet, natural-feeling environment around him. He sensed the designer's care.
This was a rare Peaceful place in Mingdu, far away from the bustle of soul tool neon lights, yet not lost yet the convenience of modern life.
Gu Yuena's steps were light. She turned back from time to time to confirm that Huo Yuhao was following. "These trees were all transplanted from Star Dou. They don't need much care. At night, they can absorb moonlight to grow on their own."
The two turned the last corner. An elegant five-story building appeared before them. The architecture adopted a minimalist gray-white hue. Large floor-to-ceiling windows allowed interior and exterior spaces to blend naturally.
Gu Yuena pushed open the door on the first floor. "Please come in."
The interior space was wide and open. A chandelier made of natural crystal hung from the high ceiling. The light was refracted through the crystal, casting a flowing shadow on the walls.
"Of the empty rooms, the south-facing bedroom on the fifth floor has the best light. It has a bookshelf and premium soul tool books. The style style is what you like."
Seeing Huo Yuhao's faint, knowing smile, Gu Yuena's words suddenly stopped. The tips of her ears turned slightly red.
"Is something wrong?"
Huo Yuhao gently shook his head. His tone was warm.
"It's very good. It feels like home."
Gu Yuena was startled, then broke into a smile.
And while Gu Yuena was happy, Huo Yuhao's gaze turned to a set of celadon tea things on the coffee table. The rim of the teacup still had undried water stains, clearly used and washed not long ago.
"Na'er, you don't live here alone, do you?"
Gu Yuena snapped back to reality. Her gaze also turned to the teacup. She took a deep breath. "Yes. On paper, this place is owned by the Gu Clan. She also has a key. But she's very busy. She stays closer to the Spirit Transmission Tower more often."
She'd need to find an opportunity to kick that girl out. With her around, she couldn't maintain her dignity.
Huo Yuhao withdrew his gaze thoughtfully. "It seems you two have a good relationship."
Gu Yuena pressed her lips together, but still didn't deny it. "Enough about her. Yuhao, the Spirit Transmission Tower has probably received word of your arrival by now. What do you plan to do?"
"I never said I would go report to the Spirit Transmission Tower headquarters right away."
Outside the window, the deep twilight was gradually enveloping Mingdu. The soul tool street lights lit up one after another, casting dappled light and shadow on the glass.
In the dead of night, Huo Yuhao left 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 was dressed in a black robe, his long hair as dark as ink, gently swaying in the night wind. He slowly turned around, revealing a pair of dark gold vertical pupils.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "Ten thousand years. It's good to see you well, Emperor Tian."
Emperor Tian looked at him. His gaze was somewhat complicated. But eventually, he nodded.
"Long time no see, Huo Yuhao. Over these ten thousand years, I have received much kindness from you..."
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