Bonus Chapter. Enjoy!
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Huo Yuhao caught the flash of shock in Gu Yue's eyes but didn't think much of it.
He continued, "However, the Bloodline in Wulin's body is very powerful; I'm afraid it won't work to draw it out directly."
"There must be someone capable of receiving this tyrannical Bloodline for it to be possible."
"Only then can we ensure that this Bloodline won't erupt within Wulin's body during the extraction."
At this point, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but sigh, "But such a person is hard to find."
He had asked his teacher, Electrolux; even with his current Physique, he was far from being able to withstand the power of that Bloodline.
Gu Yue's mouth was slightly agape, looking stunned.
But a moment later, she suddenly clenched her fists, and a glint flashed in her eyes.
"I know someone," she said to Huo Yuhao, emphasizing every word, "who can withstand this Bloodline Power."
Huo Yuhao was taken aback upon hearing this.
He had only mentioned it casually because of Gu Yue's curiosity; he hadn't expected to find a suitable 'target' so easily.
He snapped out of it, his expression instantly becoming serious.
"This is no joke."
He looked directly at Gu Yue, his tone solemn: "That Bloodline Power isn't something an ordinary person can handle. If it fails, lives will be at risk."
Gu Yue met his serious gaze, and a hint of confidence appeared on her face.
"If even she can't do it, then I'm afraid no one on the entire continent can withstand the Bloodline Power in Tang Wulin's body."
Huo Yuhao didn't know why Gu Yue was so confident, but her certain manner didn't seem like she was talking nonsense.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Then let's go talk to Wulin; he should be aware of his own situation as well."
Gu Yue shook her head, "Don't tell him yet. Let's go to Shrek City first; the person I'm talking about is there."
Huo Yuhao thought about it and nodded.
"Alright, I was planning to go ask Aunt Leng some things anyway."
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Shrek City, Spirit Pagoda Headquarters.
When Huo Yuhao appeared in the first-floor lobby, he immediately attracted many people's attention.
After all, he was no longer the unknown youth he once was.
He was the top of the Young Genius List, a Genius famous throughout the continent!
Whispers echoed softly in the lobby; those gazes held curiosity, envy, and a certain indescribable complexity.
Huo Yuhao, as if hearing and seeing nothing, walked calmly through the lobby toward the elevator.
The elevator numbers flickered continuously as the scenery outside the window sped past.
Huo Yuhao stood quietly, his eyes fixed on the changing numbers, deep in thought.
Finally, the elevator came to a halt.
The doors opened to a quiet corridor; at the end of the corridor was a closed door.
Huo Yuhao walked to the door and knocked gently.
"Come in."
A familiar female voice came from inside, cold yet lazy.
Huo Yuhao pushed open the door and walked in.
He expected to see Leng Yaozhu sitting behind her desk handling business or resting on the sofa.
But as soon as the door opened... a fiery red figure suddenly appeared before him!
Before Huo Yuhao could react, a pair of slightly cool, slender hands cupped his cheeks.
And then... they began to pinch and knead with a bit of force.
"Mmph..."
Huo Yuhao's mouth was squeezed into a pout, and he let out a muffled whimper.
He didn't struggle, letting those cool hands have their way with his face; his delicate features were squished out of shape, his eyes narrowed into slits.
"Pfft!"
Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but laugh at his comical appearance.
She gave him a few more firm pinches before finally withdrawing her hands and gently patting Huo Yuhao's head.
"Come and sit."
From the age of three to nine, Huo Yuhao had always been by her side.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she raised him herself.
Sending him to Donghai City was a necessity.
Having not seen him for several months since the last holiday, Leng Yaozhu naturally missed him greatly, which was why she acted so out of character for someone of her status.
Leng Yaozhu took Huo Yuhao's hand and walked over to the sofa to sit down.
Her movements were natural and affectionate; her eyes, which usually held a hint of aloofness, were now filled with a soft light as they rested on Huo Yuhao.
"How have you been lately?" she asked with a smile, her tone teasing, "Our top-ranked Genius, the little Spirit Pagoda Genius?"
Huo Yuhao's face flushed with embarrassment, a look of helplessness appearing on his delicate features.
"Aunt Leng, please don't tease me," he scratched his head. "I don't take that title seriously."
Hearing this, the smile on Leng Yaozhu's face faded slightly, replaced by a look of seriousness.
"It's good that you don't take it seriously." Her tone became grave. "Qiangu Dongfeng giving you the 'Spirit Pagoda' title wasn't out of kindness; I think he's trying to kill you with praise."
But then, looking at Huo Yuhao's delicate face, Leng Yaozhu couldn't help but laugh again.
She reached out and ruffled his hair, her voice full of doting affection.
"But our Yuhao is a true Genius; killing you with praise won't be that easy."
A serious expression appeared on Huo Yuhao's face.
"Aunt Leng, actually, this can be considered a good thing."
"With this title, even if the Pagoda Master wants to move against me, he'll have to think twice."
Leng Yaozhu nodded at his words.
Qiangu Dongfeng wanted to use fame to bind him, but fame could also be a protective umbrella at times.
Her tone became casual.
"Tell me, what brings you back this time?"
Huo Yuhao didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Aunt Leng, your Spirit is the Fire Phoenix. I wonder how much you know about the Phoenix Evil Fire?"
Huo Yuhao then directly recounted the events that had happened Ten Thousand Years ago.
In his view, coming from the Phoenix Family, Leng Yaozhu's understanding of the Phoenix Spirit was definitely among the best on the entire continent.
Leng Yaozhu listened quietly, her expression unchanging, but a look of contemplation gradually appeared in her eyes.
After Huo Yuhao finished, she spoke slowly.
"The Phoenix Spirit is a top-tier Beast Spirit. However, due to different attributes, the Phoenix is divided into many types."
"For example, Fire Phoenix, Ice Phoenix, Wind Phoenix, and so on."
Huo Yuhao listened intently without interrupting.
"The Evil Fire Phoenix is a product of the Fire Phoenix Spirit's mutation. Previously, only Shrek Academy had this Legacy on the entire continent."
"The mutation of the Evil Fire Phoenix is considered a positive mutation."
"It intensifies the temperature of the Phoenix flames; when Cultivated to the limit, it can even reach the level of Ultimate Fire."
At this point, she paused slightly.
"But..."
"This Phoenix Evil Fire can affect a Spirit Master's state of mind. If one is not careful, they can fall and become an Evil Soul Master."
Huo Yuhao's pupils constricted slightly upon hearing this.
"An Evil Soul Master?!"
He instantly recalled the scene he saw by the Sea God Lake.
That woman covered in dark red flames, those irrational eyes, and that palm that almost took the lives of two new students...so that was it.
No wonder she lost control, no wonder she hurt people, and no wonder Yan Shaozhe spoke of it with a trace of undisguisable worry flashing in his eyes.
Huo Yuhao thought for a moment and said, "With Shrek Academy watching over her, she probably won't become an Evil Soul Master, right?"
Leng Yaozhu glanced at him.
She didn't say much, only giving him a meaningful look.
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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