Each One's Own Path

After reading the letter, Xiao Wu gently covered her mouth, tears falling silently.

'It turns out that I have been targeted for a long time...'

A Titled Douluo-level being was always keeping an eye on her, wanting to keep her in captivity, but if she left, it would mean the end for her. This was not something Huo Yuhao could stop right now. Even if he could escape, what about the others?

Zhu Zhuqing hugged Xiao Wu and patted her back gently. "He chose to leave for us."

Xiao Wu curled up in Zhu Zhuqing's arms, nodded slightly, and choked up, "Zhuqing, when do you think we can meet again?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked up at the incomplete moon outside the window, and the bright moonlight shone through the window onto the two.

"Not too far."

...

At the same time, on the other side of the dormitory area, three figures had gathered in Dai Mubai's dormitory.

"I think there's something fishy about this matter. It's not as simple as what the master said." Oscar analyzed, touching his chin.

Ma Hongjun also nodded in agreement.

"I think so too. I know the dean. He would never do such a thing. There is only one possibility for this to happen. He was threatened by someone!"

Dai Mubai scratched his head, his tone somewhat disdainful.

"Brothers, what should we do? We're not going to just let this go, are we?"

Ma Hongjun smiled.

"Boss Dai, do I look like an ungrateful person? Yuhao is a partner we recognize, but who would target Yuhao?"

Dai Mubai nodded with satisfaction. "Although I don't know who it is, anyone who can threaten the dean must be a Soul Douluo or even a Titled Douluo. We are not able to contend with them right now. Our task now is to practice hard, and when we are strong enough, we can bring Huo Yuhao back with honor!"

They both nodded, and Oscar continued to express his opinion.

"I think there's something wrong with that master. His attitude is so weird. This incident must have a lot to do with him!"

"Isn't he Xiao San's teacher? Xiao San..."

"Don't tell Xiao San for now. We'll make plans after we confirm his stance!"

Several people discussed with each other and soon decided on the matter.

Then the three of them smiled at each other and said, "The team can't be without anyone!"

...

At the entrance of Shrek Academy, a young girl came out stealthily, looked at the lush trees on the roadside, and called softly, "Come here."

In an instant, a figure flashed in front of Ning Rongrong and knelt on one knee, "Miss!"

The girl was Ning Rongrong. She nodded and handed over the letter in her hand. "Send this letter back to my father."

"Yes."

The black shadow flashed again and disappeared.

Ning Rongrong looked at the brightly lit Suotuo City in the distance, her eyes flickering and her hands clenched tightly.

...

"Yuhao, what should we do now?" Tianmeng's voice sounded slowly.

"Let's go to Star Dou Forest. I am almost at my bottleneck. In a few days, I will reach level 40. When I get there, I can get my fourth soul ring and then go find Snow Empress."

Huo Yuhao spoke softly about his plan.

"Very good! I have been annoyed with that old bastard with the hammer for a long time. Now that you have Snow Empress, you will no longer be intimidated by him. Beat him up hard."

Huo Yuhao nodded with cold eyes.

"I will."

The scene of Flender calling him to his office that day flashed through his mind. There was not only Flender inside, but also Clear Sky Douluo and Yu Xiaogang, and Flender looked at him with eyes full of guilt.

If Flender himself was threatened, it would only be a life at stake. He could fully demonstrate that there is no such thing as cowardice in Shrek Academy. But this academy has more than just teachers, there are also many cute and hardworking monster students.

Flender couldn't say no to this option; that would be like hitting a rock with an egg. He had no right to put his students' lives on the table.

When Tang Hao stated the conditions to Huo Yuhao, saying that he would give him a chance to leave the academy on his own out of consideration for the friendship between him and his son.

Huo Yuhao agreed without hesitation.

He said goodbye to the dean with a bright smile, looking like he had wanted to leave earlier, and did not make things difficult for Flender.

"Dean, I'm leaving those children in your care."

This was Huo Yuhao's last words before he stepped out of the dean's office. So, things happened happily, and everyone seemed to get the results they wanted.

The young man walked slowly in the lush woods. The sunlight shone through the green leaves, forming bright lines on his body.

"We're finally here! Yuhao, have you thought about what your fourth soul ring will be?"

Tian Meng asked in Huo Yuhao's mind.

"Not yet. Let's go around and see. Maybe we can meet the right one."

Ever since his 'Spirit Eyes' martial soul evolved, he no longer knew what soul beast was suitable for him. Even if he met a suitable one, the other party might not be willing to be his spirit soul. The last time they came to Star Dou Forest was three years ago. The feeling of returning to nature also made Tian Meng and others in the spirit sea active.

There was a flash of light on Huo Yuhao's chest, and a small but colorfully-furred deer jumped out, bouncing to the top of Huo Yuhao's head.

"It feels so good to be home."

Huo Yuhao asked doubtfully, "You soul beasts have stayed in the forest for tens of thousands of years. Are you homesick after just three years?"

Ah Lu jumped from the head to Huo Yuhao's shoulder again and rubbed Huo Yuhao's cheek affectionately. The furry feeling made Huo Yuhao's mouth curl up slightly.

"Well, we soul beasts spend most of our time cultivating, and tens of thousands of years just pass by in a flash. However, the three years since I followed you into the human territory can be said to be very fulfilling every day, and the concept of time has become longer."

"I see. Did Brother Meng feel the same way that day?"

"Hehe, of course, not only me, but also Ice Empress and Snow Empress enjoy spending time with you."

Ice Empress's embarrassed and angry voice rang out, "Tian Meng! You are talking nonsense again!"

"Oh my, she's shy again. Yuhao, look at her, she always says one thing and means another... Ouch!!!"

Huo Yuhao chuckled, and the man and the deer wandered around aimlessly, looking for a suitable soul ring.

Suddenly, a clear and moving female voice came from behind.

"Don't move!"

Huo Yuhao froze for a moment. Ah Lu turned around and looked behind him. There was a small beast with three eyes.

With thick golden hair, it looks a bit like a lion. Ah Lu looked at Huo Yuhao who had a complicated expression next to him. A smile flashed in her eyes, and it turned into a golden light that hit Huo Yuhao's chest and disappeared.

"I finally got what I wanted. Hehe, you can't run away this time."

Seeing that Huo Yuhao really did not move, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion nodded with satisfaction, walked slowly in front of Huo Yuhao, and looked at the young man in front of her curiously.

'His eyes haven't changed!'

This was the first thought of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. Just like the first time they met, they looked at each other, and this time they saw it more clearly face to face. In addition to the sadness that Bi Ji also had, there was also a hint of emotion as hot as fire in his eyes.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Do we know each other? No, I definitely don't know you, but why do you have my scent on you?"

The confused Three-Eyed Golden Lion raised her paw and rubbed his head, then glared at Huo Yuhao and said, "Don't you have anything to say? Why are you just staring at me?"

Tian Meng in his mind suggested, "Yuhao, how about giving her your memory?"

Huo Yuhao looked a little hesitant. He currently did not have the power to protect Qiu'er, and Di Tian was watching him covetously. Now was definitely not a good time. Just as he was hesitating, a tiger roar suddenly came from not far away, followed by a roar of anger.

"Who?"

The Three-Eyed Golden Lion and she looked in the direction where the sound came from at the same time. Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly and moved a few inches closer to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion without leaving a trace, just blocking her.

Huo Yuhao was very familiar with the roar at the end. He had dealt with him three years ago. It was Er Ming.

'But for the first roar, who did that being to? Er Ming's opponent?'

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Shrek Arc is complete.