The next day at noon, as the sun hung high in the sky, casting its warm rays, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his slightly tired eyes.
The revelry of the previous night had drained him of energy, leaving him still somewhat groggy, his dark circles making him look like a blue panda.
Huo Yuhao looked around; the room was a mess.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating clothes scattered on the floor.
The owners of these clothes were now sprawled on his bed, fast asleep.
Hu Liena was pressed against Huo Yuhao's chest, her rosy lips pressed tightly against his collarbone.
Qian Renxue had one leg draped over Huo Yuhao's stomach, her delicate toes occasionally poking his belly.
Gu Yuena was in no better shape, her arms tightly wrapped around Huo Yuhao's neck, her long, white legs wrapped around his waist, clinging to him like an octopus.
Huo Yuhao finally escaped from the encirclement of Qian Renxue and the others after a great deal of effort.
He tiptoed to the bathroom, intending to wash up and clear his head.
However, when he stood in front of the mirror and looked at his slightly haggard face, memories of last night flooded back.
Last night's battle was quite fierce.
Among them, the little angel Qian Renxue was the fastest to be eliminated.
In less than a short time after the game started, Qian Renxue was completely defeated.
Her clothes were taken off one by one until, in the end, even her innermost undershirt was lost.
Faced with such a situation, Qian Renxue could only crawl under the covers, wrapped up tightly, with only her beautiful big eyes showing as she humiliatingly observed the battle.
Next up was Hu Liena, this little fox who was both bad at the game and loved to play.
In the end, she was tricked by Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao, and she also lost completely naked.
In the end, she could only helplessly crawl under the covers to keep Qian Renxue company.
The duel between Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena was fiercely contested.
Neither gave an inch, exchanging blows and winning every time.
Ultimately, however, Huo Yuhao prevailed.
But after the match, Huo Yuhao's worst fear came true.
After undressing, the three girls refused to put their clothes back on, stubbornly clinging to Huo Yuhao's bed.
Huo Yuhao tried to sneak away, but Qian Renxue and the other two pulled him into the bed, the erotic scene causing his blood to boil and his heart to race.
After much pleading and persuasion, Huo Yuhao finally managed to get the girls to reluctantly agree to wear their innermost undershirts.
For the entire night, Huo Yuhao was like a giant doll, being tossed around by the three girls.
"What kind of mess is this?
I really didn't mean for this to happen!
Sigh, the world is going to the dogs, morality is declining!"
Huo Yuhao rubbed his temples in frustration, recalling the scene from the previous night when he suggested playing cards.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly.
If he had known it would turn out like this, Huo Yuhao would never have suggested it.
It was all Hu Liena's fault for that terrible idea—playing cards was fine, but why take off clothes?
He'd definitely give her a good talking to when she woke up.
However, Huo Yuhao's plan ultimately failed.
Hu Liena, like a clever little fox, sneaked away as soon as she got up.
Huo Yuhao had to let her go this time, after all, he had more important things to do today.
Qian Renxue had been at level sixty for two months, but still hadn't obtained her sixth spirit ring.
After some time, Huo Yuhao would be heading to the far north, so he planned to resolve the matter of Qian Renxue's soul spirit.
Qian Renxue had already witnessed the wonders of Huo Yuhao's soul spirits, and now that he was going to find one for her, she was extremely excited, constantly asking questions along the way.
"Yuhao, what kind of soul spirit are you going to find for me?
Will it be as cute as your silkworm?"
Qian Renxue blinked her bright eyes, looking at Huo Yuhao expectantly.
To be honest, Qian Renxue had been eyeing the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm for a long time.
Not only was it cute, but it was also strong, had a pleasant voice, and most importantly, it was a funny guy.
Chatting with the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm when bored would instantly make things more interesting.
Huo Yuhao smiled confidently and replied easily, "Don't worry, the soul spirit I arrange for you will be at least 100,000 years old, and I'll definitely find one whose appearance will satisfy you."
"Really?" Qian Renxue scrutinized Huo Yuhao with a hint of suspicion, her heart filled with doubt. "100,000-year-old soul beasts aren't like cabbages, they're not everywhere.
And according to your explanation, this ritual requires the soul beast's consent.
Why would a soul beast that has already cultivated to such a high level as 100,000 years need to become a soul spirit?"
Huo Yuhao smiled mysteriously, keeping her in suspense:
"You don't need to worry about that, it's a secret.
Anyway, I have a way, so don't worry!"
Although Huo Yuhao wasn't entirely confident he could persuade a soul beast over 100,000 years old, Gu Yuena was standing beside him.
With this Soul Beast Master involved, how could he worry about not finding a suitable soul beast?
Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena exchanged a knowing glance and smiled knowingly.
Seeing them, Qian Renxue instantly felt isolated.
She pouted in dissatisfaction, "Hmph, so mysterious.
If you don't want to talk, just don't.
By the way, why are we walking the whole time?
The Star Dou Great Forest is so far away; we can't just walk all the way, can we?"
Qian Renxue looked at Huo Yuhao questioningly.
She could fly, but neither Gu Yuena nor Huo Yuhao could fly.
Shouldn't they take a carriage?
Faced with Qian Renxue's question, Gu Yuena simply blinked.
Then, she gently waved her silver dragon spear, and a spatial rift instantly appeared.
On the other side of this spatial rift was the scene at the center of the Lake of Life.
Looking at the dumbfounded Qian Renxue, Huo Yuhao explained with a smile, "To save time, of course we went straight there.
We don't have that much time to waste on the road, do we?"
"This, this is too outrageous!
Gu Yuena, who, who are you?!"
Qian Renxue felt her worldview being completely shattered.
She had originally thought Gu Yuena was just a genius student from the Spirit Hall. But the other party casually created a spatial rift—even her grandfather couldn't do that!
And judging from Huo Yuhao's expression, he clearly already knew, and with such a powerful figure in the Spirit Hall, her grandfather must have noticed too, so in the end, she was the only one who didn't know.
Damn it, she'd been isolated again!
Qian Renxue felt very unhappy!