In the following month, people seemed to have forgotten about the sun's anomaly. For ordinary folks, it was business as usual: eating, drinking, and carrying on. If the sun really went haywire, they wouldn't be able to escape anyway.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao's cultivation steadily progressed during that month.
As for Lan Mei, despite her wealth, finding a Soul Emperor, or someone stronger, to take her to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt a soul beast for her fourth soul ring proved to be quite difficult.
The main issue was that the soul beasts she needed for her fourth soul ring were only found deep within the outer ring or near the shallow parts of the mixed ring. This placed extreme demands on the leader of any hunting party; otherwise, the entire team could easily be wiped out.
Huo Yuhao also understood that, despite how easy it seemed for the main characters to hunt soul beasts, it was incredibly challenging for normal teams. Lan Mei had recently approached seven or eight Soul Emperors, but she wasn't satisfied with any of them.
Unable to make progress, Lan Mei changed her approach and decided to recruit Soul Saints to hunt soul beasts for her.
This morning, Lan Mei had already left, with Aunt Lan accompanying her. Only Huo Yuhao, engrossed in his cultivation, remained in the bakery.
Lost in his cultivation, time slowly slipped away until it was nearing nightfall.
Huo Yuhao emerged from his cultivation when a knock sounded at the door.
He opened it to find Lan Mei, who had already returned.
"Sis," Huo Yuhao greeted.
Lan Mei seemed to be in high spirits, a smile perpetually on her face. "Little Yuhao, your sister has found someone to help with hunting soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest."
"Oh?" Huo Yuhao asked quickly, "Is it a Soul Saint-level expert?"
"Hehe." Lan Mei smiled mysteriously. "Soul Saint? Your perspective is too narrow."
"Soul Douluo?" Huo Yuhao was surprised. As expected of a wealthy woman. He knew that hiring a Soul Douluo expert would cost at least ten thousand gold soul coins, and that was if they were even available.
Lan Mei shook her finger, chuckling. "Nope, nope, your perspective is still too limited."
Title Douluo?
Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat.
Is this Title Douluo so broke that they're wearing their underwear inside out, that they took on this kind of task?
But seeing the expectant look on Lan Mei's face…
Huo Yuhao's eyes held a hint of amusement, and he immediately gave his answer.
"Then it must be a Soul King."
Lan Mei's smile stiffened, and she chided, "Why don't you follow the rules? Can't you just guess right so I can brag a little?"
Huo Yuhao's mouth twitched. He then said seriously, "Sister Lan Mei, where did you find this Title Douluo? Is he reliable?"
He was mainly worried about Lan Mei being swindled. Logically speaking, although Title Douluo were quite common during the Unrivaled Tang Sect era, it was still hard to believe a Title Douluo would take on a task like this.
Moreover, Title Douluo generally weren't short on money. They could easily become a guest elder for a major power and earn countless gold soul coins annually.
"If even he isn't reliable, then there aren't many reliable people left on the Douluo Continent."
Suddenly, a clear and cold, yet elegant voice came from the stairs.
Huo Yuhao's eyelids lifted slightly. He knew that voice too well.
His gaze shifted. Soon, a tall, beautiful figure walked up into Huo Yuhao's sight. The familiar fiery red hair instantly caught his eye.
"Sister Xiaotao."
Looking at the woman with her extremely hot figure, Huo Yuhao instinctively called out.
The person who arrived was none other than Ma Xiaotao.
She was dressed casually today, and although her clothes were simple, they couldn't hide her excellent figure. Her fiery red hair was pulled up into a high ponytail, which, combined with her exquisite, jade-like face, gave her a somewhat heroic and飒爽 (sà shuǎng - spirited and valiant) appearance.
Lan Mei and Ma Xiaotao exchanged glances. Ma Xiaotao slowly walked over, her pale pink eyes, filled with a smile, resting on Huo Yuhao. "I heard from Sister Lan Mei that your cultivation has improved quite a bit recently. That's good. Looks like you haven't forgotten what Big Sister said."
Surprised by Ma Xiaotao's arrival, Huo Yuhao replied softly, "This is my only way out, so of course, I have to seize it. But I also thank you for your help, otherwise, I wouldn't have reached level ten so quickly."
He was referring to the Deep Sea Tiger Fish meat and the Sunlight Blueberries.
"Your own effort is the key; external things are just a supplement," Ma Xiaotao said, her arms crossed in front of her chest, her eyes filled with a hint of appreciation.
She already knew a lot about Huo Yuhao from Lan Mei and naturally knew about Huo Yuhao's efforts during this period.
"I came here today to eat your grilled fish, first grilled and then stewed. How is it? Are you ready?" Ma Xiaotao said with a smile.
"No problem, Sister Xiaotao, I can make them whenever you want," Huo Yuhao replied quickly. Suddenly, he realized something. "Sister Lan Mei, is the Title Douluo you mentioned related to Sister Xiaotao?"
"Hmmph!" Lan Mei raised an eyebrow, seemingly asking Huo Yuhao if her sister was impressive.
Huo Yuhao's expression shifted. The strong person Ma Xiaotao was looking for, could it be Yan Shaozhe?
If he led the team, it would indeed be very strong, much better than Xuan Zi.
But if Xuan Zi led the team, that would be a big problem. The team might be wiped out, and he'd still be hiding somewhere, eating chicken legs and drinking.
Ma Xiaotao didn't know what Huo Yuhao was thinking. She smiled and said, "My teacher will lead the team to obtain a spirit ring tomorrow. It's much safer than hiring help. It also saves a lot of money."
Teacher?
Huo Yuhao breathed a sigh of relief. Then there was no problem.
As long as it wasn't Xuan Zi.
"It's just that I'll be troubling you again this time," Lan Mei said with a hint of embarrassment.
Ma Xiaotao shook her head. "If you say it like that, you're not treating me like your sister. Back then, Sister Lan Mei, your Sunlight Blueberries soul skill really helped me a lot. We're just helping each other out."
A smile appeared in Lan Mei's eyes.
"Why don't you two go sit and chat for a bit? I'll go prepare the grilled fish," Huo Yuhao interjected.
"Okay," the two women nodded.
Soon, Huo Yuhao went to the kitchen, while Lan Mei chatted with Ma Xiaotao, sharing recent interesting stories.
As for Aunt Lan, she didn't come to the grilling room.
"So, this is the grilled fish you were talking about, grilled first and then stewed?"
In the roasting room, Ma Xiaotao looked at the grilled fish buried beneath a mountain of side dishes and asked subconsciously.
On the table was a grill filled with charcoal, constantly heating the iron plate above. The plate was filled with red oil, and as the flames heated it, a spicy aroma wafted out, making mouths water.
"Yes, try the taste."
Huo Yuhao nodded.
Ma Xiaotao and Lan Mei exchanged glances; they were seeing this for the first time.
Ma Xiaotao picked up her chopsticks and rummaged through the plate. Soon, after the chili peppers were pushed aside, along with the tofu, potatoes, and cucumber strips that served as side dishes…
A grilled fish, bubbling with heat, appeared before the two women. The fish was saturated with red oil, a color that was extremely tempting. The slightly crispy fish flesh had a hint of charcoal.
Ma Xiaotao picked up a piece of fish, including the skin, and put it in her mouth.
In an instant, the sour and spicy sensation of the pickled peppers filled his mouth. The fish was firm, unlike the usual tenderness of grilled fish. The feeling of it against his teeth as he chewed was exceptionally clear.
Ma Xiaotao's eyes immediately brightened. The taste of this grilled fish was quite unique; she had never encountered such a grilled fish before.
"How is it?" Lan Mei asked curiously.
Ma Xiaotao didn't speak, just continued eating with her chopsticks.
Seeing this, Lan Mei couldn't resist and also picked up her chopsticks to dig in.
"Oh, these potatoes are so flavorful."
"These dried tofu pieces are also good."
"The fish meat is still the best. Grilled fish can actually be grilled and then stewed; it's quite special."
Watching the two women eating with gusto while talking, Huo Yuhao stood to the side, smiling as he observed without joining in.
This stuff was just so-so if you ate too much of it, but having it once in a while was really delicious.
"Right, Yuhao, what's in that bag is for you," Lan Mei said, pointing to a chair beside the table.
Huo Yuhao looked puzzled. He turned his head to see a box placed there.
"What's this?"
Ma Xiaotao smiled slightly. "You'll know once you open it."
Huo Yuhao suppressed his curiosity and picked up the box, opening it. He looked inside and saw a booklet similar to an acceptance letter.
He picked up the booklet and opened it. His expression changed in the next second.
The cover of the booklet bore several large characters:
"Shrek Academy Special Invitation Enrollment Letter."
"Whether or not you reach level fifteen in eight months, with this, you can go to Shrek Academy. But whether you can stay after entering depends entirely on you."
Ma Xiaotao wiped her mouth with a piece of paper as she spoke.
Huo Yuhao was stunned. He'd only wanted a recommendation letter, but Ma Xiaotao had directly given him a special invitation. Was this another way of joining the Tang Sect?
"I won't disappoint you."
Huo Yuhao carefully put away the booklet. The first step, joining Shrek Academy, was a success.
Ma Xiaotao didn't say anything more, focusing her attention on the grilled fish.
And Lan Mei simply gave Huo Yuhao a thumbs up.
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