Bei Bei had to say... he was relieved! He somehow managed to separate Huo Yuhao and He Caitou, who seemed like they would directly become sworn brothers. Now, he had dragged Yuhao out to treat him to lunch.
Yuhao, looking at the plaza filled with street stalls selling food and the students all around, understood... no wonder the cafeteria was so empty! Who would want to stand in that place for expensive food when one could just come out, sit, and eat whatever they wanted?
Bei Bei led Yuhao past the plaza to an actual restaurant. After all, if one was going to treat someone to lunch, you couldn't be perfunctory. It was definitely not because Bei Bei was terrified of Yuhao's ideas! Definitely not!
After eating their fill, Yuhao said goodbye to Bei Bei as he went back to the Soul Guidance Department.
(Bei Bei: Ah? He's going back there again?!)
Yuhao returned to find He Caitou, who was now teaching him more Soul Guide knowledge. The two were happily discussing things like old friends.
Later that day, Yuhao left the department around evening and headed back to his dorm. He greeted Old Mu, who smiled and nodded at him, before returning to his room... only to see Wang Dong sitting on his bed.
Yuhao nodded at Wang Dong, who snorted and looked away. Although Yuhao knew it was wrong, he felt a strange sense of disharmony from Wang Dong, as if that guy was incomplete. He could only feel this because of the Chaos God Technique.
'...HUH?!' was Yuhao, Skydream, and even Electrolux's reaction after seeing the panel of Wang Dong... or rather, Wang Dong'er, also known as Tang Wutong.
[Name: Wang Dong'er (Tang Wutong – Memory Sealed, Half Soul)]
[Strength: Level 22 Soul Grandmaster]
[Martial Soul: Light Goddess Butterfly, Clear Sky Hammer]
[Title: Butterfly Goddess Inheritor, Sea God and Asura God King's Daughter, Clear Sky Sect Young Master, Child Of A God]
[Favorability: 11 (Rival, Slight Attraction)]
'You're kidding me... A God's daughter?! Why is she here?! Why is she dressed as a man?! Why is her memory sealed and what the hell is a Half Soul?!' Yuhao's mind went blank with questions as he asked Electrolux. He completely lost his composure, after all, this was the Child Of A God! Even if Yuhao was confident he could become a God one day, the one in front of him had godly parents right now!
'Yuhao... calm down.' Electrolux, although shocked himself, still advised Yuhao. Although he couldn't calm down instantly, Yuhao managed to control his expression before Wang Dong'er noticed.
'Teacher... there's a problem, isn't there...?' Yuhao asked, because there was no way a God would send his daughter into the mortal world with her memories sealed without some kind of ulterior motive.
Yuhao just nodded a bit stiffly toward Wang Dong'er, who turned her head to him. Although confused, she didn't think too much about it and continued acting as if she were ignoring him.
Yuhao forced himself to act calm. He sat down on his own bed and crossed his legs, as if meditating.
'...Well, we're doomed.' Skydream muttered inside Yuhao's mind.
'No, actually... this could be a good thing.' Electrolux spoke up. 'Considering that the System has many abilities... if we somehow manage to get something that can control or manage her...' He trailed off, then suddenly stopped.
'...The Chaotic Crown Scripture.'
Yuhao also understood the implication instantly.
'But... she's a God's child! Won't she have something to counter it?! Won't the God know?!' Skydream asked anxiously.
'No. If anything, the Chaos God Technique and the Chaotic Crown Scripture surpass anything I have ever seen. It's something above a major law itself.' Electrolux explained. Although Yuhao and Skydream were far too weak to understand what that truly meant, they could still feel that it was something beyond normal Gods at the very least.
'No... even if we do that... what if she's innocent? She's just the child of a God... what if she's being used as a tool?' Yuhao thought aloud, remembering the Duchess and Dai Hao, who had merely treated Yuhao as disposable—or with indifference, in Dai Hao's case.
'I... I don't think I can do that to someone innocent.' Yuhao said seriously.
'Yuhao, that is a good way of thinking, but... when necessary you will have to do what needs to be done. Besides, this is actually helpful to her. You're even giving her benefits, not controlling or influencing her mind. The Scripture, as someone who has practiced it, doesn't let the main user control thoughts or actions. It only controls the physical body and the flow of energy.' Electrolux explained to Yuhao.
Although they talked about these things, they didn't have the opportunity or reason to give Wang Dong'er the technique without arousing suspicion. So, they calmly (though internally panicked) continued to sit and meditate.
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The next day,
Yuhao was sitting opposite Old Mu on a reclining chair, playing chess with the old man. Although a complete novice at first, Yuhao learned quickly. After losing three times in a row, each time lasting longer, he finally reached a level where he could play decently against Old Mu if the latter held back.
'...How talented.' Old Mu sighed, genuinely awed. This boy, who knew nothing about chess, had learned the basics, strategies, and could already fight against him for a few rounds.
Eh? Why was Yuhao playing chess here?
Well, why not? He genuinely had nothing else to do. Classes would start in a few days, and for now he could only train, hang around with Bei Bei, go to the Soul Guidance Department for basic knowledge, and so on. So, he just went with the flow and casually asked Old Mu if he had an extra chair.
That eventually led to Old Mu talking with Yuhao. After learning that Yuhao didn't know how to play chess, the old man took out a chess set and began teaching him... which eventually led to the current scene.
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(A/N: Hey guys! Sorry about the late update, I promise to try my best, I'm just suffering from classes, as a freshman, I feel like I'm dying from the mere mention assignments now....do freshmen usually have so much work?! Anyways, I'll try keep updating normally. I truly apologise for the irregular updates)