In Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Huo Yuhao, Jiang Nannan, and Ye Lingling landed outside the city. Xue Di, whose injuries had healed, accompanied them.
After being searched by the gate guards, the four entered the city. Jiang Nannan led the way, and after half an hour, they entered an alley, then navigated through a series of smaller ones.
"Yuhao, when we see my mom later, could you not mention our deal?" Jiang Nannan slowed her pace and asked in a low voice.
Huo Yuhao understood this. As a mother, who would want their child to sacrifice their freedom? He immediately replied, "Don't worry, Senior Sister. As your junior, isn't it only natural that we help each other?"
Jiang Nannan nodded, her expression a bit strange. This guy gets into character quickly.
Huo Yuhao hadn't expected Jiang Nannan's home to be in Heaven Dou City. It was said that Jiang Nannan's family was poor, but it didn't seem that way now. At least Jiang Nannan's ancestors should have been quite successful, otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to settle in the imperial city, even if it was just a commoner's area. That location held significant value.
Before long, the four turned into a dilapidated alley. On both sides were old, simple courtyard walls, showing their age. The walls were covered in moss and climbing ivy.
Finally, the four stopped in front of an old wooden door. Jiang Nannan pushed it open and called inside, "Mom, I'm back."
The gate opened into a modest courtyard, neat and tidy. A vegetable garden enclosed by a fence grew cabbages, and a few chickens and ducks roamed nearby. It was a simple life, but there was a touch of warmth.
"Is it Nannan? Come, let Mom see you." Hearing Jiang Nannan's voice, a middle-aged woman resembling a village woman walked out of the main house.
The woman had a sallow complexion, her hair pulled back and looking very dry. Her skin was loose, her face heavily wrinkled, and her eyes were somewhat cloudy.
Huo Yuhao frowned. Even though he didn't understand medicine, he could tell that this woman's complexion was very poor. Judging from her facial features, Jiang Nannan's Mother had been a beauty in her youth. After all, how could she not be, considering she gave birth to such a beautiful daughter as Jiang Nannan?
However, Jiang Nannan's Mother was clearly now burdened by illness. In her current state, it wouldn't be long before she was bedridden, to put it bluntly.
Mother and daughter met, and naturally, there was a display of affection. Jiang Nannan's Mother hugged and touched her, saying things like, "You've grown taller," and "You're even more beautiful."
"Nannan, who are these people?" After expressing her maternal love, Jiang Nannan's Mother noticed the others.
"Mom, these are my junior schoolmates from Shrek Academy. Beside him is his girlfriend and, uh, his childhood bride."
Jiang Nannan whispered the second half of the sentence into Jiang Nannan's Mother's ear. A girlfriend was fine; a childhood sweetheart was also acceptable. But who would bring two of them along when they went out?
Hearing Jiang Nannan's whispers, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, not minding at all.
"Hello, Auntie. I'm Huo Yuhao. You can just call me Yuhao. I'm sorry to intrude, I hope I haven't disturbed you."
Huo Yuhao said with a smile, showing no arrogance that a Soul Master might have towards ordinary people. Or rather, he wouldn't put on airs in front of an ordinary person.
Jiang Nannan's Mother heard her daughter say that Huo Yuhao was a junior from the academy, so she knew that this young man was also a top student from Shrek Academy. Seeing that he spoke nicely and was polite, she felt a little bit of goodwill.
"Not at all, how could we be disturbed? It's cold outside, come in and sit down." Jiang Nannan's Mother warmly invited them into the room.
Afterward, Jiang Nannan's Mother brought out some coarse biscuits and apples, and so on. In short, she brought out the best food she had in the house, just like she would when receiving relatives during the New Year.
Huo Yuhao and the others were a little uncomfortable with Jiang Nannan's Mother's enthusiasm, especially Xue Di. She had always been cold and aloof, used to being the supreme ruler of the Extreme North. Suddenly encountering this kind of situation felt very awkward.
"Mom, don't rush around. Yuhao is here for you this time."
Jiang Nannan, taking a cue from Huo Yuhao, stopped her mother from bustling about.
"Oh, is that so? What does Yuhao need from me?" Jiang Nannan's Mother asked, glancing suspiciously at her daughter.
Although Huo Yuhao gave Jiang Nannan's Mother a good impression, seeing that the young man was accompanied by two girls, one big and one small, and that they seemed to be in a close relationship with him, she had already labeled him a womanizer. She worried that this greedy young man was setting his sights on her daughter.
Ignoring Jiang Nannan's Mother's strange gaze, Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "Auntie, I heard from senior sister that you aren't feeling well. Coincidentally, Lingling's Martial Soul is good at healing, so we came to have Lingling take a look at you."
With that, he pulled the little girl beside him forward.
"Oh, there's no need for that. I'm already old, and you've come all this way."
Jiang Nannan's Mother declined, actually not believing in the little girl's abilities. Her illness had stumped countless pharmacists; what could a little girl under ten years old do?
Huo Yuhao saw what Jiang Nannan's Mother was thinking and said patiently, "Auntie, don't underestimate Lingling. I believe you should have heard of her name. Lingling's surname is Ye, and her Martial Soul is Nine Hearts Begonia."
"Her surname is Ye, her Martial Soul is Nine Hearts Begonia, Ye Lingling. It rings a bell, I think I've heard of her somewhere."
Jiang Nannan's Mother pondered, since she wasn't a Soul Master, she hadn't heard of Nine Hearts Begonia, so she didn't react immediately.
"Mom, Lingling is the third-ranked person on the God Ranking's Martial Soul Ranking from a few days ago," Jiang Nannan said directly, seeing that her mother couldn't remember.
"What, God Ranking, Ye Lingling, she's the God Ranking Ye Lingling!" Jiang Nannan's Mother was shocked. Then, realizing something, she looked at Huo Yuhao in surprise: "Yuhao, you wouldn't happen to be the Huo Yuhao who was second on the God Ranking last time, would you?"
"Hehe, Mom, what do you think? Did you misjudge?" Jiang Nannan hugged her mother's arm and giggled, feeling as if she was showing off, as if it was about herself.
What surprised Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan was that after getting her daughter's confirmation, Jiang Nannan's Mother stood up and respectfully bowed to Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan, saying, "This commoner greets the two of you, adults."
"Auntie, you don't need to do this. Senior Sister usually takes good care of me, please get up quickly," Huo Yuhao quickly helped Jiang Nannan's Mother up, cursing the evil feudal system in his heart.
"Mom, what are you doing? Yuhao is a really nice person," Jiang Nannan pouted to the side.
"Alright, Mom understands," Jiang Nannan's Mother replied, though her expression remained somewhat constrained. Despite her lack of worldly experience, she knew that those who made the God Ranking were usually unparalleled geniuses, truly significant figures that her family couldn't compare to.
Huo Yuhao didn't feel comfortable staying any longer in that atmosphere. After instructing Ye Lingling to treat Jiang Nannan's Mother, he quickly took his leave.
Although Jiang Nannan's Mother's illness was considered difficult, Ye Lingling's treatment proved immediately effective. In less than fifteen minutes, she was completely healed, her energy and spirit greatly improved, making her look several years younger.
In truth, Jiang Nannan's Mother's illness was both complicated and simple. At the very least, any healing-type Titled Douluo could have cured it. For example, the Star Luo Empire's Medical Immortal Douluo Wang Xian'er, or even Old Man Zhuang of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion, with his Life Divine Tree!
It was just that Jiang Nannan didn't have any connections to them. She didn't know the former and had no means to reach out. As for Old Man Zhuang, Jiang Nannan had tried, but she hadn't even managed to see him.
"Xue'er, Lingling, let's find a place to rest. I want to show you something that I believe will be helpful."
Walking along the streets of Heaven Dou City, Huo Yuhao said to the two women.
"Is this the place you were talking about?" Xue Di looked at Huo Yuhao, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
The three of them were in East City. In front of them stood the Tulip Hotel. Judging by the name, it wasn't exactly a reputable establishment.
"Xue'er, you don't think I have ulterior motives, do you?"
"Isn't that obvious?" Xue Di retorted, her gaze piercing through Huo Yuhao. Did they really need to book a room to discuss matters? Did she look like someone who knew nothing about the human world?
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