Chapter 288.3. The Fierce Genius Soul Engineer


    Huo Yuhao grunted coldly and said, Is that something you should be asking? A peculiar aura suddenly emanated from his body, and a contorted white projection subsequently appeared before him.


    Chen An could vaguely tell that the white projection portrayed a human figure, but the room became a lot eerier and more sinister when it appeared. The projection was twisting and contorting vigorously, as if it were struggling against something.


    Huo Yuhao said inly, This is the end of your life. Looks like you had it easy. Go, be purified. White light lit up in his eyes as he spoke, and the twisting light projection immediately paused and became a lot clearer than before.


    The Great King?! Chen An eximed; the projection looked exactly like King Wan!


    The light projection shone with white light circles as it gradually dissipated, and King Wans expression finally became one of peace and eptance as he swiftly vanished into thin air.


    Chen Ans face was ghastly pale at this moment, and his body quivered as well.


    Huo Yuhao said, Do you want to test me again?


    Chen An wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and he bent down as he replied respectfully, No, theres no need.


    Huo Yuhao continued, You have to keep the two of us being here a secret. You cant tell anyone at all. Do you understand? The truth is we are here of our own ord, since its nice to earn some money while iming some rare metals for ourselves. Of course, you guys can make some money at the same time we will only survive if we both reap benefits at the same time, dont you think?


    Yes, yes! Chen An hurriedly followed Huo Yuhaos lead.


    Huo Yuhao nodded and said, Then you should give us what we are owed today. We will return for the next round.


    Chen An asked, Do you need us to do anything else?


    Huo Yuhao waved his hand and said, I dont need you to do anything else. What we eventually achieve in the contest is entirely up to our own abilities. Youve seen what happened to King Wan. If someone else tries to mess around with me or provoke me, that persons oue wont be as easy as what happened to King Wan. I believe most people havent had their spirits tortured before. Whoever has to find out will probably remember the sensation on their shattered spiritual imprint for eternity.


    Chen An shivered involuntarily and said, Dont worry, I will restrain my subordinates to the best of my ability, and I will definitely adhere to your requests. We wont pass this on within the Duskwater Alliance, and everything will go ording to yourmand.


    Huo Yuhao nodded his head satisfactorily. Looks like youre a smart one. Intelligent people tend to live longer.


    Thank you for thepliment, sir. Chen Ans expression became a little more rxed, but he was still radiating fear and trepidation.


    Huo Yuhao said, Alright, my people have returned. Well make a move first.


    Knocking sounds could be heard before he finished his sentence. The door opened, and one of Chen Ans subordinates led Wang Donger and Na Na into the room. Wang Donger heaved a sigh of relief when she saw Huo Yuhao in the room.


    Huo Yuhao said to Chen An, We wont im our money today, but we will take everything when we return. I can reveal some things to you my brother and I are both ss 6 soul engineers, and I believe we can be considered some of the very best in this wretched ce. Therefore, you can do whatever you like with the wagers to make your profits, but I want my share. I dont care about the money, but those hundred thousand golden soul coins are my capital, and you will be responsible for changing my money into rare metals. The more the better.


    Yes, yes! Chen An acknowledged once more.


    Alright, lets go.


    Wang Donger came forward hurriedly to take Huo Yuhaos wheelchair from He Caitous hands, and began to push him outside. Huo Yuhao raised his hand for her to stop when they were almost at the door, and he said without turning around, Chen An! If everything goes ording to n, and if you do everything properly, I will reward you after this contest is finished. If youre willing, its even possible if you wish to be a part of us. Of course, theres a price to pay, but the returns that you shall receive will be worth a lot more.


    Chen An was a little taken aback, but he became ted in the next moment as he took a few brisk steps forward and knelt down with one knee beside Huo Yuhao. Thank you for the link-up, sir!


    I will find you again before the contest. You will cote the inventory of metals that will be used for rewards in every round, and you will also give me a list of the bets that have been ced.


    Yes.


    Huo Yuhao waved his hand once more, and Wang Donger pushed him out at once. Chen An escorted him out personally, and he directed them all the way to a set of esctors that brought them back to one of the Green Hotels simpler levels.


    Alright, thats enough. You dont have to send me any further. Remember what Ive told you. If my father finds out about me you know the rest. If that happens, then you will be part of my strength.


    Your wish is mymand. I will definitely follow your orders! Chen An acknowledged hurriedly.


    Lets go. Huo Yuhao waved his hand, and thepany exited the Green Hotel.


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    Once they were past the main door, He Caitou couldnt help but ask, What were the two of you talking about so mysteriously back there?


    Well talk about it when we get back, brother. Huo Yuhao hurriedly interrupted He Caitous words, and a voice appeared in He Caitous head.


    He Caitou felt his heart skip a beat, and he quickly shut his mouth and said nothing more. The four of them gradually disappeared into the night.


    Huo Yuhao relied on his Imitation and brought everyone back into the Brilliant Delight Hotel. His expression became a lot more rxed, and Wang Donger helped everyone remove their makeup once they returned to his room.


    He Caitou said, You can speak now, little junior brother. You actually gave me a scare when youshed out just now.


    Huo Yuhao said ponderously, We didnt waste our efforts today, and Ive figured some things out. Its no wonder that the academy could never find traces of the Holy Ghost Church after they appeared. It seems like theyve been hiding themselves like that.


    He Caitou was momentarily stunned. Are you saying its likely that the Duskriver Alliance has something to do with the Holy Ghost Church?


    Huo Yuhao answered, Its not just likely, they definitely have something to do with the Holy Ghost Church! Actually, their name had already aroused my suspicions. ording to Elder Xuans description, one of the Holy Ghost Churchs most powerful individuals has a simr name. Thats the reason why I had my suspicions, and the probing that I did before was also because of that. I imitated an evil soul masters abilities, and that frightened Chen An. You saw how reverent he was to me after that, and its obvious that he believes were from the Holy Ghost Church. That respect is also for the Holy Ghost Church, and this proves the Duskwater Alliances connection with the Holy Ghost Church. Its no wonder that the Holy Ghost Church hid themselves so well, what with Radiant Citys number-one underground organization covering them. With the Duskwater Alliances power and influence, they are definitely one of the Holy Ghost Churchs most important branches, if they arent part of the Churchs core existence.


    Wang Donger frowned and said, Doesnt that mean its too dangerous for us to continue on in thepetition?


    Huo Yuhao shook his head with a smile on his face. No, it doesnt. This contest is aimed at raking in profits, and it doesnt mean much to the Holy Ghost Churchs core existence. The church is focused on the Continental Elite Youth Soul Master Tournament. Havent you guys seen the people that theyve sent to participate in the tournament? Their energies arent channeled toward the Duskwater Alliance, so its natural that they arent paying much attention to their events. We are quite safe. Furthermore, the Duskriver Alliance is ultimately one of the churchs branches, and they are just a front for earning money and covering their identities, so the Holy Ghost Church wont send high-level individuals to watch over the alliance. The Green Hotel is quite important to the Duskriver Alliance, but the hotels supervisor is just a Soul King, and hes not even an evil soul master.


    Wang Donger became a little more relieved as she listened to Huo Yuhaos seamless analysis. She nodded and said, So, were still participating in the subsequent rounds?


    Huo Yuhao tilted his head and said, Of course. We have to get our rare metals from this contest, and we dont even have to be champions. Isnt it fun and interesting to stir things up within Radiant Citys underground organizations? Dont worry, Donger, I will make sure that I return safely; not just for myself, but also for you guys.


    He Caitou stood up and patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. Its gettingte, little junior brother. Your body isnt in good shape, so you should hurry up and get some rest.


    Na Na also stood up to take her leave.


    Wang Donger helped Huo Yuhao onto the bed after everyone left, and she brought some warm water to wash his hands and face. Huo Yuhaos body was overflowing with ice-type origin energy of heaven and earth, so the parts of his body that were immobile didnt get dirty at all, so there was no need for her to wash those areas.


    Youre too exhausted, Yuhao. Wang Donger slipped into his embrace, and felt the chilly aura emanating from his body as she whispered to him.


    Huo Yuhao smiled and said, The main reason why you dont want to me to continue on in thepetition is because youre concerned about me, right? Actually, how can you not tell how safe we are with your intelligence and our abilities?


    Yes, Wang Donger agreed softly.


    Huo Yuhao said, I promise you, Donger, that I will have a good rest when we go back. I will make sure my body recoverspletely before I set off to do anything else. However, our journey to Radiant City is very important to the academy, to the Tang Sect, and even to how the Continents political backdrop is going to turn out over the next few years. I need to be at my best to deal with everything, and its worth it even if I get a little tired in the process.


    Wang Donger was slightly taken aback. I understand if you say that youre doing this for the academy and for the Tang Sect. But arent you exaggerating a little about the Continents political situation?


    Huo Yuhao shook his head and said, I keep feeling as if somethings not right. The Sun Moon Empire has expanded the people allowed to participate in thepetition, and Ive been feeling a little more stifled than thestpetition, as if something is about to happen. Ever since my spiritual power ascended into the concrete-immaterial realm, Ive developed a sort of irvoyance. If Im not wrong, the Sun Moon Empire will definitely carry out some operation during or after thepetition. The only problem is that I cant tell anything yet at the moment, but Im sure they will drop clues as the tournament progresses. Im not sure what we can do for now, but anything thats not good for the Sun Moon Empire is beneficial for us.


    Wang Donger nodded and replied, But your body...


    Huo Yuhao smiled and said, You dont have to worry about my body. I have a secret weapon.


    Wang Donger was momentarily stunned. Secret weapon? What is it? Why dont I know about it?


    Huo Yuhao grinned mysteriously and said, Thats a secret. Ill tell you if you kiss me ten thousand times.