2 The wind baboon also wants to dance!

The young man had blonde hair, handsome features, and wore extraordinary clothes. He exuded a gentle and elegant temperament. His eyes were full of affection as he looked at the girl beside him, a soft smile playing on his lips.

The girl next to him had beautiful black hair tied into a high ponytail, appearing sweet and lovely. Her light blue outfit outlined her budding curves, and her youthful aura hinted at her future beauty. Though young, she already showed the potential to captivate hearts.

The two walked side by side, like a golden boy and jade girl.

They were none other than Bei Bei and Tang Ya.

Tang Ya had made the exclamation moments before.

Upon seeing Huo Yuhao by the river grilling fish, her eyes widened with curiosity. She rushed over to him, sniffing the air as the aroma of grilled fish reached her. "Wow, it smells amazing, little brother! Are you selling this grilled fish?" she asked excitedly.

Huo Yuhao was about to answer when Tang Ya took a closer look at his face. Her eyes lit up with surprise, and she leaned in closer, saying, "Wow, little brother, you're so cute! How can someone so adorable also be this good at grilling fish?"

The Uchiha clan was known for its refined bloodline, inherited from the Sage of Six Paths. Each member had a strikingly handsome or beautiful appearance, accompanied by a cold and aloof demeanor.

In simple terms, they often appeared distant.

But as they say, that kind of cool demeanor draws people in.

And Huo Yuhao, resembling the iconic Sasuke, had that same appeal.

Sasuke had always been known as one of the most handsome characters in Shonen Jump, never losing his charm, even in defeat.

So, it wasn't surprising that Tang Ya found him captivating.

Behind her, Bei Bei noticed Tang Ya's interest and felt a tinge of unease. He quickly stepped forward, gently pulling her back and placing himself between them. "Xiao Ya, this little brother hasn't eaten yet. We shouldn't be so forward," he said.

Tang Ya pouted at Bei Bei, feigning annoyance. "Hmph! What did you just call me?"

Raising his hands in surrender, Bei Bei replied, "Alright, alright, my fault. Teacher Xiaoya, is that better?"

He lightly patted her head, making her blush. She squirmed under his touch, feeling shy but secretly pleased.

"That's better. Remember your place!" she huffed playfully.

Watching their flirtatious banter, Huo Yuhao internally rolled his eyes.

He thought, If you two are going to role-play as teacher and student, could you at least avoid doing it in front of others?

This continent, known for its tales of love, was indeed filled with such moments—whether between siblings or between teachers and students.

Huo Yuhao felt as though he was watching middle schoolers engage in awkward, premature romances, the kind that made you cringe from second-hand embarrassment.

He decided not to argue over a few grilled fish and instead offered, "If you don't mind, let's eat together. We still have plenty of fish."

Bei Bei smiled and gratefully accepted. "Thank you, little brother," he said, handing the fish to Tang Ya.

Tang Ya eagerly took a bite, and her eyes lit up with delight. "It's delicious!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with joy.

Soon, the trio settled by the fire. Bei Bei, with his practical skills, helped Huo Yuhao grill the fish, dividing the labor—one processing the fish, one grilling, and the last one (Tang Ya) eating.

After the meal, Huo Yuhao and Bei Bei sat around the fire while Tang Ya, lying nearby in an unladylike manner, mumbled, "So good… so delicious..."

Huo Yuhao couldn't help but think, Has this grilled fish become as addictive as a drug? Is there a divine test for the God of Grilled Fish? Maybe I have the sacred body of a natural Grilled Fish Master.

Bei Bei, ever polite, broke the silence. "Thank you for sharing with us today, little brother. I'm Bei Bei, and this is Tang Ya. May I ask your name? Are you heading to the Star Dou Forest? We're heading there too—how about we travel together?"

Huo Yuhao, without hesitation, shook his head. "My name is Huo Yuhao. Yes, I am heading to the Star Dou Forest, but I prefer to go alone. Maybe we'll meet again someday."

With that, Huo Yuhao stood up and left, under the watchful eyes of Bei Bei and Tang Ya.

As Huo Yuhao's figure disappeared, Tang Ya turned to Bei Bei. "Bei Bei, what's that little brother doing in the Star Dou Forest? He seems so young and alone—do you think he's hunting for a spirit ring?"

Bei Bei nodded thoughtfully. "I sensed faint soul power from him, around level 10. If I'm right, he's likely here to obtain his first spirit ring."

Tang Ya frowned and said, "His spirit power is so weak, and he's so young. It would be dangerous for him to enter the Star Dou Forest alone. Should we follow him? He's a good fish griller; I think he's perfect for joining our Tang Sect."

Despite his internal complaints, Bei Bei replied seriously, "Although his spirit power is weak, I sensed danger from him. Even some spirit masters at the academy haven't made me feel that way. It's strange."

Tang Ya's eyes widened. "If even you sense danger, then we must recruit him. The Tang Sect needs talent like that."

With determination, she declared, "I've decided! We must absorb this rare talent into our Tang Sect. What do you say, Deputy Sect Leader Bei Bei?"

Bei Bei could only smile wryly. "Since the Sect Master has spoken, I'll follow. But, Teacher Xiaoya, I think we should learn more about him first. If he has good character, it won't be too late to recruit him. The Tang Sect could use someone with a kind heart and strong talent."

"Agreed! This Sect Master is truly wise!" Tang Ya smiled proudly.

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao, who had left, had already put this little episode behind him. Although he had a vague understanding of the original "Douluo Dalu II" plot, he knew about certain early-stage opportunities, like his future million-year spirit ring. He wasn't sure if joining those two would help, so he declined their offer.

After walking alone for a while, Huo Yuhao noticed a plaque that caught his attention:

"We are entering the Star Dou Great Forest ahead. Soul beasts are present. Be careful."

The forest was vast and eerie, with towering trees stretching out in patches. Occasionally, he could hear the distant croaking of frogs.

As Huo Yuhao stepped on a branch, the sound startled a flock of birds. The atmosphere was mysterious and profound.

"I don't know where the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion is, but finding the Wind Baboon should be a clue. Let's head toward an area with dense trees."

Suppressing the unease in his heart, Huo Yuhao cautiously moved deeper into the forest.

In the anime, Huo Yuhao had encountered the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm upon entering the Star Dou Great Forest, but as a time traveler, Huo Yuhao knew only that the Silkworm was in the forest's outer area.

However, the outer area of the Star Dou Forest was vast.

Located at the junction of three kingdoms, the forest covered a large area. With over 100,000 species of soul beasts in the outer area alone, finding the Wind Baboon was going to require luck.

As Huo Yuhao walked forward, a strange feeling washed over him.

It was as if something—or someone—was watching him.

Gripping the White Tiger Dagger tied to his leg, Huo Yuhao felt a surge of reassurance. The dagger, a relic from his mother, gave him a sense of security.

His backhanded grasp of the dagger felt natural, much like how Sasuke would handle a shuriken in his memory.

He bent slightly, bringing his hands to his chest, fully alert.

Then, a dark shadow flickered atop a tree in front of him.

"It's here!" Huo Yuhao's mind sharpened.

In the blink of an eye, the shadow leaped from the branch, hurtling toward him. Huo Yuhao dodged swiftly, the shadow landing on his left side, kicking up a cloud of dust.

When the dust settled, Huo Yuhao found himself face-to-face with a baboon-like creature. Its body, over two meters long, was covered in long brown hair. Its arms were unnaturally long, and its sharp claws gleamed in the light. Its green face, adorned with a pair of brown eyes and a bright red nose, stared at him menacingly.

Is this a soul beast?

Having only read about such creatures in novels and seen them in anime, Huo Yuhao felt a nervous twinge standing in front of a real one.

Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his anxiety. "Hmm, so you want to dance too?"

With that, Huo Yuhao closed his eyes. When he opened them again, they had undergone a startling transformation.

His once bright black pupils had turned crimson, and a single black tomoe swirled within each eye.

His gaze was so captivating that it seemed to draw others in completely.

But everything is about to change.

Huo Yuhao did three things when he arrived at the Douluo Continent: fairness, fairness, and damn fairness!

Why does Shrek Academy monopolize the continent's educational resources, turning it into the Sea God Pavilion's one-man show?

Why has the Douluo Continent become the Tang family's back garden, with sons, daughters, and grandsons appearing every ten thousand years to reap resources?

And to top it off, they arrange for their own kin to take over the planet's will. That's too much!

And as for the White Tiger Duke's Mansion—wait a minute!

If this version of Huo Yuhao doesn't serve you with ten rounds of Amaterasu, what good are his Sharingan?

"Gu," he thought, while his stomach grumbled with hunger.

Huo Yuhao rubbed his belly and eyed the green carp swimming happily in the stream.

He casually grabbed a few, threw them aside, then gathered some firewood to start a fire.

Huo's secret barbecue technique was back in action.

He skewered the carp on sticks and sprinkled some seasoning from his luggage over them.

Soon, the grilled fish emitted an extremely tempting aroma in his hands.

It really lived up to being the Innate Holy Body of Grilled Fish—no matter how you grilled it, it would always turn out delicious.

"Wow! What a nice smell! Where's that fragrance coming from?"

Two figures appeared in the forest not far away, and one of them exclaimed.

Of course, they showed up, right when the fish was perfectly grilled. Could it be that these two were NPCs that refreshed every time fish was grilled?

Huo Yuhao complained to himself.

The young man among them had blonde hair, a handsome face, and was dressed impeccably. His air was gentle and elegant, his eyes full of affection for the girl next to him. He wore a gentle smile.

The girl beside him had long, beautiful black hair tied into a high ponytail. She was sweet and lovely, her light blue outfit perfectly complementing her budding figure. Although she was young, she already showed signs of becoming a future beauty.

Together, they made a picture-perfect couple.

Who else could it be but Bei Bei and Tang Ya?

It was Tang Ya who exclaimed.

At this moment, she saw Huo Yuhao by the river, grilling fish. Her eyes widened as she rushed over curiously.

Her nose first picked up the scent of the fish, and she exclaimed, "Wow, it smells so good! Little brother, are you selling this grilled fish?"

Huo Yuhao was about to reply, but Tang Ya, after seeing his face, blinked in surprise. She brought her face close to his, eyes shining, and exclaimed, "Wow, little brother, you're so cute! How are you so cute and so good at grilling fish?"

The Uchiha clan, descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, were naturally handsome, and their cold demeanor only added to their charm.

Simply put, they had an aloof yet attractive vibe.

Most people couldn't help but fall for it.

And with Sasuke's face—Sasuke being the epitome of Jump's coolest and handsomest character—it was a done deal.

No matter where he went, he'd be surrounded by fans.

As a child, Sasuke had a mix of cute and cool going for him. Tang Ya finding Huo Yuhao cute was perfectly natural.

Behind her, Bei Bei felt an inexplicable pang of annoyance as Tang Ya's eyes sparkled. He hurried forward, pulling her back and placing himself between them.

"Xiao Ya, this little brother hasn't eaten yet; we shouldn't be so forward."

Tang Ya's face changed at the sound of the name and she pouted in mock anger, "What did you call me?"

Bei Bei raised his hands in surrender, smiling helplessly, "Okay, okay, my bad. Teacher Xiaoya, does that work?"

Tang Ya blushed as he patted her head, fidgeting like a little girl.

"That's more like it. Watch your manners."

Huo Yuhao rolled his eyes. Were they really flirting like that in front of others?

He sighed inwardly, thinking, If you two are going to play your teacher-student roleplay game, could you at least not do it in front of other people?

As the two continued their little game, Huo Yuhao, uninterested in making a fuss over a few grilled fish, handed them over. "If you don't mind, let's eat together. There's plenty of fish anyway."

Bei Bei smiled and took the fish, handing it to Tang Ya.

Tang Ya bit into the grilled fish eagerly, her eyes turning to stars as she shouted, "It's so good!"

Afterward, the trio worked together—one cleaning fish, one grilling, and the other eating.

Once they were done, Tang Ya lay sprawled nearby, groaning, "So good, so tasty."

Huo Yuhao was speechless, thinking the grilled fish must have some magical power.

Could there be a divine test for a Grilled Fish God in this world? With his innate Grilled Fish Holy Body, he might just be eligible.

Sitting around the fire, Bei Bei started to chat, "Thanks for the meal. I'm Bei Bei, and she's Tang Ya. What's your name, little brother? Are you heading into the Star Dou Forest? We're headed there too—how about we go together?"

Huo Yuhao shook his head, "My name is Huo Yuhao. I am going to the forest, but I'd rather go alone. Perhaps we'll meet again if fate allows."

And with that, he stood up and left under their watchful gazes.

As they watched him disappear into the distance, Tang Ya asked, "Bei Bei, why is this little brother going to the forest alone? Could he be hunting for spirit rings?"

Bei Bei nodded thoughtfully, "I sensed his soul power—it's weak, likely around level 10. He's probably looking for a spirit ring."

Tang Ya frowned, "His spirit power is so weak, and he's so young. Isn't it too dangerous for him to go into the Star Dou Forest alone? We should follow him and see if he needs help. Plus, he's a great fish griller—perfect for the Tang Sect!"

Despite his silent complaints, Bei Bei replied seriously, "Even though his spirit power is weak, I sensed danger from him, more so than from many spirit masters at the academy. It's strange."

Tang Ya's eyes widened, "If you sensed danger, then we definitely need him in the Tang Sect!"

She declared proudly, "I've made up my mind. We have to recruit this talented individual into our Tang Sect. What do you think, Deputy Sect Leader Bei Bei?"

With a wry smile, Bei Bei could only agree, "Since the Sect Master has spoken, I'll follow. But, Teacher Xiaoya, I think we should observe him first. If his character is good, then we can recruit him. Our Tang Sect needs someone with both good talent and a kind heart."

"You're right, as always. This Sect Master is truly wise!"

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao, now far ahead, had put the encounter behind him. Though he had only a vague understanding of the plot of Douluo Dalu II, he knew of early-stage opportunities like the million-year spirit ring. Joining those two wasn't necessary, so he continued on alone.

After walking for some time, Huo Yuhao saw a sign:

"We are entering the Star Dou Great Forest ahead. Soul beasts roam freely. Be cautious."

The forest was vast and mysterious, with towering trees and the occasional croaking of frogs.

Each time Huo Yuhao stepped on a branch, the sound startled birds into flight.

The place had an eerie, almost magical quality.

"I'm not sure where the Ice Jade Scorpion is, but if I find the Wind Baboon, it might lead me to it. Let's head deeper into the forest."

Suppressing the unease bubbling in his heart, Huo Yuhao cautiously made his way further in.

Although he knew that, in the anime, Huo Yuhao had met the Ice Silkworm soon after entering the forest, he also knew that the forest's outer area was vast.

The Star Dou Great Forest, at the borders of three empires, was massive, spanning an enormous area. With more than 100,000 species of soul beasts in the outer zone alone, finding a Wind Baboon would take some luck.

As Huo Yuhao walked forward, a strange feeling came over him.

It felt like something was watching him.

He quickly grabbed the White Tiger Dagger tied to his leg. This dagger, his mother's keepsake, always gave him a sense of security.

He held it in a reverse grip, just as Sasuke might with a shuriken.

He crouched slightly, positioning his hands defensively in front of him.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flickered in the trees ahead.

"It's coming!" Huo Yuhao braced himself.

The shadow leapt from the branches, lunging at him. Huo Yuhao dodged swiftly. The shadow landed to his left, kicking up a cloud of dust.

When the dust settled, he saw a baboon-like creature with brown hair, over two meters tall. Its long arms ended in sharp claws, and its green face, with brown eyes and a bright red nose, glared at him menacingly.

A soul beast.

Though he had only ever read about them or seen them in anime, standing before one in reality stirred a sense of nervousness in Huo Yuhao.

Taking a deep breath,