Even Wang Yan, who had been watching from the side, couldn't help frowning.
"Yuhao, don't act on impulse. This concerns your future — and your life."
"Besides, with the path you're headed toward, there's no need for you to buy this carving knife. Improving your martial soul is what truly matters for you."
"As for soul tools, knowing how to use them is enough. You don't need to learn how to make them yourself!"
Huo Yuhao only gave a mysterious smile.
"Relax, everyone. I'm not the type to gamble with my life. I have a way to avoid being backlashed by the knife."
Since Yuhao had said he had a way, no one continued to persuade him.And since he clearly didn't want to explain further, the girls present were sensible enough not to ask.
A girl's duty was to learn to accept things. (Apparently.)
But the real reason Yuhao went for the knife… was Electrolux.
This carving knife forged from Spiritborn Gold could stabilize Electrolux's remaining strand of divine sense, preventing it from extinguishing.
More importantly, it could help Yuhao open his Third Eye, essentially giving Electrolux a home.
Now, with the god-level shard helping Electrolux restore his consciousness, and with Spiritborn Gold stabilizing that consciousness, over time…Electrolux might even revive.
Tonight's auction was wildly profitable for Shrek Academy, though they had spent quite a bit as well.
Teacher Wang Yan had the students return first while he handled the claim procedures. For Yuhao's Devouring Carving Knife, Yuhao only needed to hand him the bidding plate.
When Yuhao returned to the Star Emperor Hotel, he didn't go back to his own room.Instead, he headed straight for Wang Dong's and knocked.
"Who is it?" Wang Dong's voice came from inside.
"It's me. I'm back."
The door opened, revealing Wang Dong's blank expression.
Yuhao walked right in, closed the door, and lifted the late-night snacks he'd bought on the way.
"Wang Dong, how are you feeling? Any better?"
"I brought you supper. Hot food cures everything!"
Wang Dong shook his head, brow furrowed. "I don't have an appetite…"
Yuhao didn't argue. He stepped forward and gently hugged her, brushing aside the hair on her forehead.The Trident Mark that had been glowing earlier was now completely dormant.
Resting against Yuhao's warm shoulder, Wang Dong finally spoke.
"…Sorry, Yuhao."
"I didn't mean to act like that today…"
"I don't even understand what happened. When I heard everyone talking about using soul tools, I felt strangely irritated."
"It was like… another consciousness in my head was rejecting soul tools. It felt weird and really uncomfortable, but I couldn't resist it at all. So I just came back."
"Yuhao, I understand what Teacher Wang Yan said, and I believe he's right… but it's like I literally can't use soul tools."
By the end, Wang Dong was crying in frustration.
Yuhao, who knew the truth, understood perfectly — Tang Shenwang's divine sense was causing all this.
"It's fine, Wang Dong. Maybe you've just been under too much pressure."
"If you can't use soul tools, then we won't. It's nothing. When the time comes, I'll just protect you!"
Hearing Yuhao's warm reassurance, Wang Dong gradually calmed down.
"Look at you… crying like a little kitten."
Wang Dong's face finally regained its smile.
"Who's a kitten? I'm not!"
"Ahhhh! I hate you, Huo Yuhao!!"
Star Luo City
Early the next morning, the Shrek Academy team was already up.Today was their second match in the round-robin phase of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament.
Wang Dong shot Yuhao a murderous glare.Last night she had been eating supper peacefully, only for Yuhao to claim he had "something special" for her…
And then he mixed yogurt with the supper.
Criminal behavior.
How was she supposed to eat that!?
And yes, she still finished it… but she remained furious.
Evil creature!
Wang Yan led the team out of the hotel toward Star Luo Plaza, everyone wearing their newly purchased soul tools.
He even personally charged Yuhao's new four-grade milk bottle and handed it over.
Their opponent for today had already been announced, but the battle mode would still be decided by draw at the venue.
Star Luo Plaza was as lively as ever.The moment Shrek Academy appeared at the contestants' passage, the whole place erupted in cheers.
After two previous matches, the Shrek team had made quite an impression — everyone was waiting to see what surprises they would bring today.
Wang Yan had already briefed them over breakfast: today's opponent was the Qianling Advanced Soul Master Academy from the Douling Empire, a top-tier school with a strong reputation.
Yuhao walked into the waiting area with his usual cold, aloof expression, his teammates surrounding him like loyal constellations around the moon.
After a night of cultivation — plus Wang Dong's "treatment" — his spiritual state was at its peak.
"Wang Dong… really is the best support."
By mid-morning, match time arrived.
The Star Luo Emperor was present on the city wall again, watching closely — naturally, Shrek Academy was the team he cared about the most.
On the stage, the referee stepped to the center and used an amplification soul tool to announce:
"Both sides, enter the standby area. Team captains, come up for the draw!"
Yuhao stepped up with hands behind his back, radiating arrogance.
Qianling Academy's captain, a cold-faced young man around twenty with a spear-like posture, walked up as well.
After observing Yuhao's previous battles, every academy had reached one conclusion:
Huo Yuhao absolutely isn't a Titled Douluo.
If he were, he wouldn't have needed the referee to block that soul tool attack — he'd have taken it head-on.
And since he wasn't a Titled Douluo…What was there to fear?
He would be exposed sooner or later.
The draw began.
"Shrek Academy vs. Qianling Academy — group battle!" the referee announced.
Group battles were the most intense and comprehensive form of combat — a direct clash of overall strength.
Both sides accepted without objection.
"Teams, take the stage!"
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