Chapter 43 My Mind is in Turmoil
Huo Yuhao stared intently at the Life Gold radiating a soft light in Gu Yuena's hand, and his heartbeat seemed to slow down at that moment.
He knew perfectly well how precious this thing was, and his instinct was to refuse it, but he seemed to have no reason to give up this piece of life-giving gold.
"This thing is too valuable, but I really need it right now. Consider this a favor I owe you, and I'll find a way to repay you later."
Huo Yuhao's voice carried a hint of helplessness.
"No need, consider this piece of living gold a gift from me, you don't need to return it."
Gu Yuena blinked and said to Huo Yuhao.
"No, this is too precious. I promise I'll find a way to pay you back later."
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Gu Yuena blinked, her lips twitching slightly, revealing a barely perceptible bitter smile.
Gu Yuena said softly, "I thought our relationship was already very good. I didn't expect that in your heart, I'm just an ally?" A hint of disappointment unconsciously showed in Gu Yuena's tone.
Soul beasts rarely fall in love with humans, but when they do, their feelings are more genuine and passionate than those of humans.
During the month or so that she spent every day with Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuena was immersed in Huo Yuhao's gentleness. She originally thought that Huo Yuhao had the same thoughts.
This time, giving Huo Yuhao the Gold of Life was a test. However, Huo Yuhao's words made her feel a little uncertain and uneasy.
"We already carry too much on our shoulders. Right now, I don't want to talk about these things." Huo Yuhao lowered his head, his voice low, not daring to look Gu Yuena in the eye.
Huo Yuhao is now certain that Tang San has also been reborn; he had clearly sensed Tang San's spiritual fluctuations before.
Huo Yuhao knew perfectly well how powerful Tang San was. Since he could bring back the Eye of Eternity, Tang San could bring back the Asura Sword.
Although Huo Yuhao didn't know exactly how many super artifacts Tang San had brought back, he could only consider the worst-case scenario.
That means Tang San might very well have brought back the Trident, the Eight Wings of the Sea God, and the Asura Divine Sword together.
Although he had already reached the level of a God King, Huo Yuhao was still not confident in facing Tang San.
Even if he can crush Tang San until he becomes a god, the situation will be reversed instantly once the two of them become gods.
Huo Yuhao understood that after becoming a god, the balance of power between them would undergo a fundamental change.
Even with his divine status as the Sea God, wielding the Golden Trident and possessing the Eight Wings of the Sea God, Tang San could fight me to a standstill, let alone the Asura God Tang San.
As for killing Tang San before he becomes a god, that's utter nonsense. If I can unleash divine power for a second or two, why can't Tang San? If they start fighting prematurely, the consequences will be far beyond what either of them can bear.
As one of the people who knew Tang San best in his previous life, Huo Yuhao knew Tang San's personality well. This person was not only decisive in killing and vengeful, but also had no bottom line in doing things.
Huo Yuhao had witnessed Tang San's methods firsthand, and it could be said that his fear of Tang San reached its peak.
Huo Yuhao dared not gamble on whether Tang San would take his anger out on the entire soul beast race. If he really lost, and Tang San decided to take revenge on the soul beast race, then the entire soul beast world would face annihilation.
Huo Yuhao didn't want to involve the soul beast clan because of his conflict with Tang San.
The reason why Huo Yuhao dared to unite the entire Spirit Hall as his base was because the conflict between the Spirit Hall and Tang San was irreconcilable.
However, the world of spirit beasts was different. Huo Yuhao didn't want to drag the spirit beast race into his conflict with Tang San. He knew the spirit beast race's precarious position and didn't want them to become victims in his struggle with Tang San.
Therefore, before he had absolute confidence in defeating the God of Asura, Huo Yuhao didn't want to get too entangled with Gu Yuena, lest he drag her into it. Cooperating with Gu Yuena to promote the Soul Spirit project was already the limit of what he could do.
"So, this is your reason for rejecting me? Don't you find it ridiculous? I'm carrying just as much of a burden as you." Gu Yuena's voice carried a hint of bitterness.
"I..." Huo Yuhao wanted to say something more, but Gu Yuena interrupted him directly.
"Alright, Huo Yuhao, you should go now. I'm a little tired and need to rest at the Lake of Life. You guys go back on your own."
Gu Yuena's voice revealed a hint of weariness and determination.
After Gu Yuena finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the Lake of Life, and Di Tian quickly followed her in.
Just as Gu Yuena was about to enter the Lake of Life, Huo Yuhao finally couldn't help but call out to her, "May I go and see the auspicious beast?"
Huo Yuhao's voice trembled slightly.
"What, you're afraid of dragging me into this? Aren't you afraid of implicating the auspicious beast?" Gu Yuena turned to look at Huo Yuhao, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Meanwhile, Di Tian's eyes immediately became alert, and his right hand's Dragon God Claw was already poised to strike. He looked like an old father whose daughter was about to be kidnapped by Huang Mao, as if he would rush up and ask Huo Yuhao to kill him on the ground at any moment.
"I...I just want to see her once..."
"Huo Yuhao..."
Gu Yuena's voice echoed in the air, her tone carrying an undeniable resolve.
"Let's wait until you've thought things through before coming over."
Gu Yuena shook her head.
"Your mind is in turmoil right now, and it's not a good time for you to meet her. I hope you can calm down after you return from the far north."
Having said all this, Gu Yuena did not linger; she turned and stepped into the Lake of Life.
Huo Yuhao and Qian Renxue stood by the lake, watching Gu Yuena's figure gradually disappear beneath the shimmering surface of the lake.
Huo Yuhao gently stroked the Gu Yuena's reverse scale hanging around his neck. He felt a mix of emotions and his mind was in turmoil.
Qian Renxue stood beside Huo Yuhao and leaned gently against him: "Alright, stop looking, she's already gone."
Seeing Huo Yuhao's demeanor, Qian Renxue felt deeply distressed. In her heart, Huo Yuhao had always been a gentle, reliable, and very interesting young man. Yet now, he appeared so lost and vulnerable.
Perhaps, this is his true nature. This thought suddenly popped into Qian Renxue's mind. After all, everyone has a side that is unknown to others, and Huo Yuhao is no exception.
Behind Huo Yuhao's strength and optimism may lie many unknown pains and struggles.
Qian Renxue gently held Huo Yuhao's hand: "No matter what happens in the future, I will be by your side. Although I don't know what you are talking about, I can see that you are feeling just as confused and afraid as I was back then."
Huo Yuhao, someone as outstanding as you, what are you afraid of? And what is there for you to fear?
Qian Renxue couldn't help but think to herself.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll take you back to the Spirit Hall. After that, I'll head to the far north to obtain the soul spirit for my second spirit."
Huo Yuhao's face regained its usual sunny expression, as if nothing had happened.
"I reckon you won't be able to beat me when we meet again!"
Huo Yuhao winked at Qian Renxue and said with a smile.
"Hey...you're just bragging. Maybe by the time we meet again I'll already be a Soul Saint. Once I reach the Soul Saint level, my strength will be beyond what a little brat like you can imagine."
"Haha, that's not necessarily true. After all, I'm a peerless genius..."
(The Far North storyline officially begins)
Read 50+ Advanced Chapters At Pat Reon
[email protected]/FictoricOp
(End of chapter)