Chapter 86

Gu Yue Na and Leng Yulai chatted at the hotel for a long while, when a voice transmission suddenly rang out beside Leng Yulai's ear.

"Let her come over."

Leng Yulai's expression instantly turned serious as she looked at Gu Yue Na. "Come with me."

The Snow Empress's voice transmission followed right after. "Just her alone."

Leng Yulai: "..."

Then what about me?

Leng Yulai's expression was complex, but she still gave Gu Yue Na a reminder, halted her steps, and remained outside.

Gu Yue Na gave her a subtle look, then walked toward the pavilion.

Why did the An Feng Douluo just now have to lecture her on love experience? Does the An Feng Douluo even have love experience?

Wasn't it unrequited love on her part, nearly turning her into an Evil Soul Master? And with that she can still teach others?

Thinking this, Gu Yue Na had already entered the pavilion, passed through a layer of space, and saw Huo Yuhao and the Snow Empress's actions.

At this moment, Huo Yuhao was processing fresh fish, and beside him stood a rack made with a soul skill — clearly intending to grill fish. The Snow Empress stood to the side, waiting quietly.

The two now had a considerable height difference, like an adult leading a child, but Gu Yue Na saw them standing together in an utterly natural way, their positions very close, and felt inexplicably... stifled.

When she entered, both of their gazes turned over.

"Silver Dragon King, Your Excellency, peace be with you. I did not know of your emergence, making you come for nothing — that is my fault."

The Snow Empress's gaze paused for an instant on the bracelet at her wrist, but it did not affect her mood; she rose and gave a salute.

The Extreme North believes in the Ice God, Sea Soul Beasts worship the Sea God; strictly speaking, the title of Silver Dragon King, Soul Beast Sovereign, probably only applies among Soul Beasts like those in the Star Dou Great Forest.

But the other party is a First-Class God; even if only in strength, she deserves her respect.

"No matter."

Gu Yue Na and the Snow Empress exchanged a few pleasantries, then walked to Huo Yuhao's side, watching him grill fish. Her eyes blinked, and her tone was light. "Yuhao, is there mine?"

Huo Yuhao saw the unenthusiastic expression on Gu Yue Na's face, then turned to look at the Snow Empress watching calmly from the side, giving him an inexplicable pressure. His movements paused. "There is."

Is the atmosphere a bit off?

In the Spiritual Sea, watching the three people outside with the subtle atmosphere, the Ice Empress, who had returned here, secretly sighed, considered for a moment, and still sent a voice transmission to Huo Yuhao:

"Xue Er has already hinted to that extent, Yuhao, think carefully. You simply never thought in that direction; I don't believe you can be that dense... As for Gu Yue Na's side, you think about it too."

She didn't want to be a riddler like the Snow Empress; just saying it clearly would be fine, right? With the bond between the two of them, could Yuhao still run away?

If it's not made clear, what if another Gu Yue Na shows up later?

Although the Ice Empress doesn't think anyone else could make Huo Yuhao feel indebted, nothing is absolute — just as Huo Yuhao said, a flag must not be raised.

Hearing this, Huo Yuhao sprinkled seasoning on the dozen or so pitiful fish he had caught from the lake, while recalling what the Snow Empress had said before.

Mm, status, repaying kindness with ulterior motives... stringing these together, it totally feels like I've seen plenty of similar routines.

"Without status, it's not mine."

Recalling the Snow Empress's words, Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat.

Suddenly wanted some quiet.

And the next moment, he indeed went quiet; a strand of gray aura appeared on him.

Necromancy — Heart of Undead Annihilation!

Three-second version, forced calm!

To the side, Gu Yue Na, whose mood had recovered upon hearing she had a share, saw a wisp of gray aura rise on Huo Yuhao and looked at him strangely.

What is Yuhao doing?

The Snow Empress, who had seen Necromancy: "..."

What happened to Yuhao? Why force calm? There are only the three of them here; she merely exchanged a few words with Gu Yue Na, did nothing more, and should not have caused such intense emotional fluctuation in him.

Could it be...

The Snow Empress's expression turned subtle, and she secretly sighed.

Bing Er really is something; this kind of matter should be left to the parties involved to resolve. She only said those things because, having not met for ten thousand years, she saw Yuhao just now and her emotions fluctuated greatly for a moment — it doesn't mean she needs an answer right now.

Especially after learning of the pressure Huo Yuhao faces, she hopes even less for this.

Yuhao has to re-cultivate and deal with Gods; the pressure is already great. She must not let herself add to his troubles. Ten thousand years have passed; there's no rush.

Huo Yuhao's hands kept moving, his heart completely calmed down.

Things have come to this; what must be faced must be faced. Some things can be avoided, some cannot.

Ten thousand years — how can a few brief words summarize it?

The Snow Empress is the nobleman of his life; for ten thousand years, even without meeting, she has always been his Dao-protector.

If he withdraws now, saying he has no such heart — would his conscience be clear?

Yes!

Thinking this, Huo Yuhao glanced at Gu Yue Na waiting obediently for food, and sighed.

And this one... seems no less than him, right?

Both a bit dense.

He previously thought Gu Yue Na giving the Reverse Scale might just have been influenced by the atmosphere, so he treated her normally... but Gu Yue Na's dejected expression just now — wasn't that his imagination?

... She gave him the Reverse Scale; treating it as imagination now is avoidance.

The one who first let Gu Yue Na misunderstand he was the God King was him; the one who made her appear in Tang San's Divine Sense vision was him; the one who gave the gift was him; the fault is his.

Troublesome; he can't break this deadlock.

"Did Bing Er tell you?"

At this time, the Snow Empress's gentle voice rang beside Huo Yuhao's ear; she sent a voice transmission:

"No need to mind. I know your aspirations; you go ahead and do as you please. I will support you just like ten thousand years ago. On that path we were merely acquainted, at most had favorable impressions; this road is long, it's too early to speak. As for the answer, let's talk after everything is settled."

Facing Huo Yuhao's increasingly complex gaze, the Snow Empress raised a hand to smooth a strand of blue silk by her ear, glanced at Gu Yue Na, "From my understanding of you, didn't you think before: if you can't repay the debt, when everything ends in the future, you'll stay by her side... after all, she even gave you her Reverse Scale, you can't pretend you didn't see it."

Huo Yuhao instantly felt as if swords and blades were pressing upon him; his Spiritual Sea also seemed to have gazes staring at him. Subconsciously he let out a light cough, his gaze wandering.

Sure enough, the death-trap question still came!

However Huo Yuhao didn't refute, nor did he argue back; he tacitly accepted it.

If it truly reached that point, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't make that choice; why bother deceiving the Snow Empress?

Right now, hurry up and think: if the Snow Empress gets angry, where would be more suitable to bury you in the future? Pick a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

Speaking of which, what characters should be carved on the tombstone? Tomb of Ling Bing?

At this moment, the Snow Empress said: "Just now I learned from Bing'er that you gave her a trump card; indeed I'm somewhat displeased. But! She is a First-Rank God; with her around, there are many benefits for your future. I know you dislike everything being reduced to profit, but even just not making an enemy of her is fine. I also won't say to let you distance yourself from her."

Huo Yuhao raised his head to look towards her, a trace of doubt in his eyes.

"In human terms, the one who falls in love first is the loser; I moved first, so I lost to you by a move; the bitter fruit can only be swallowed by myself."

The Snow Empress's eyes shone with light, "Human partners, to me, are merely people who support each other, accompany and understand each other. Us being like this now — both teacher and friend, like family — isn't lacking at all. The cultivation road is long; after becoming a god, lifespan is even longer. You being willing to accompany me forward is enough."

"Because of my grace, to force you to do something, to bias you toward me — there's no such logic. The previous words about repaying kindness were just to give you a nudge; thinking back now, I still somewhat regret telling you this. The God Realm has already disappeared; it is precisely your time to ride the wind straight up. Don't let me disturb you; that's not like you."

A light breeze blew from the lakeside; the Snow Empress's long hair danced lightly in the wind like silver threads; her skirt spread out like clouds, drifting towards Huo Yuhao's direction, as if silently telling something.

(End of Chapter)