It wasn't just Ye Lingling who noticed Huo Yuhao's unusual behavior; Du Busi and Ran Hongyue, who had been observing discreetly, also sensed it.
Ran Hongyue's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Sect Master, Yuhao's mental state is very unstable. If this continues…"
However, someone was even more anxious than she was. Before she could finish speaking, Du Busi vanished from their view.
In the corridor of the Star Emperor Hotel's top floor, Huo Yuhao walked slowly towards his room. If someone were beside him at that moment, they would certainly be frightened by his appearance.
His body trembled, as if suppressing something. His expression was contorted, his eyes were blood red, and they flashed with a frenzied hatred.
He seemed to be on the verge of an outburst!
He opened the door. Du Busi, tall and clad in black, was standing there, facing Huo Yuhao. Yet, Huo Yuhao seemed not to notice him, walking straight inside.
"Disciple, steady your mind. Do not let hatred cloud your vision," Du Busi said, placing a hand on Huo Yuhao's shoulder.
The latter's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't heard a thing, showing no reaction whatsoever.
Seeing Huo Yuhao's indifference, Du Busi gritted his teeth. With a slap of his palm, as large as a fan, he lashed out, shouting, "Wake up, you old fool!"
As he spoke, Du Busi also infused his immense mental power into the slap.
"Slap!"
The resounding slap echoed through the room. His face turned to the side with the impact. Du Busi hadn't used much force, so there was no unsightly swelling.
As it turned out, sometimes taking action was more effective than just talking.
This slap had an obvious effect. Coupled with Du Busi's use of mental power to shock him, Huo Yuhao instantly became more clear-headed. Seeing it was his master, a surge of bitterness and humiliation welled up, and tears fell uncontrollably!
Sob…
Waaah…
Unbelievable. The peerless genius the outside world had been buzzing about recently, the young sect master of the Body Sect, was crying like a bullied child.
At six years old, when he awakened his mutated martial soul with a mere level one innate soul power, he didn't cry. After six years of enduring humiliation and oppression in the Duke's mansion, he didn't cry. When his mother passed away, he didn't cry. But today, he was crying.
"Mom, I don't understand. What's so good about him? He was the one who acted recklessly while drunk, he was the one who promised to take responsibility, but in the end, he abandoned you and me. For six years, he didn't even ask about you. Now, even placing your memorial tablet in the Dai Clan's ancestral hall is something he considers a favor to us."
"Is this the man you couldn't let go of, even in death? What's so good about him? Why, why, why? I don't understand."
Du Busi was taken aback for a moment, but then he felt a sense of relief. For so long, the little fellow had been suppressing so many emotions, which was detrimental to his cultivation.
After spending so much time together, Du Busi had come to understand his disciple's character. He was warm on the outside, but cold on the inside. Don't let his usual smiles fool you; Du Busi could sense the coldness deep within Huo Yuhao's heart.
But he was only twelve years old, still a child. Although he acted with composure and spoke with the maturity of an adult, Huo Yuhao was still just a twelve-year-old. He had his shortcomings. The first time he killed someone, he was uncomfortable. Moreover, today's matter involved the mother he had once depended on.
"Cry, cry it all out, and you'll be alright." Du Busi's large hand patted Huo Yuhao's head, his tone unusually gentle.
Du Busi breathed a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, Huo Yuhao had always had good self-control, but his state just now was truly dangerous. If he hadn't intervened and let it develop, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he would have gone down the wrong path, falling into the ranks of evil soul masters.
His disciple's state just now was very similar to one person: Ma Xiaotao from Shrek Academy. The former harbored hatred, while the latter had a stubborn personality. Comparing the two, the former was more likely to go to extremes.
Damn it, daring to ruin Yuhao's state of mind! If you weren't his birth father, this old man would make you wish you were dead, your bones ground to ashes. Du Busi thought fiercely, his gaze piercing through obstacles, fixed on a certain location, his eyes filled with a vicious and violent intent.
At this moment, Du Busi's domineering nature and protectiveness were completely revealed.
At the entrance of the Star Emperor Hotel, Dai Hao, with a blank expression, slowly walked out. Passersby unconsciously kept their distance from him; no one wanted to see his miserable, resentful face.
Just then, Dai Hao was suddenly startled, as if a cat had been startled. He looked around vigilantly. Just now, Dai Hao had a chilling sensation, as if he were being watched by a ferocious beast.
Although that feeling quickly disappeared, Dai Hao was certain it wasn't just a figment of his imagination. He was a Title Douluo, and he wouldn't have any illusions.
And to be brought to such a state just by someone's aura... how terrifying must that person's strength be? Does the Star Luo Empire even have a powerhouse like that? And why would they target him?
He didn't seem to have offended such a powerful individual.
Offended… Wait, Huo Yuhao. Dai Hao instantly thought of someone, a bitter smile playing on his lips. It seemed that person really doted on Huo Yuhao.
On the top floor, at the doorway, Song Ming and Ye Lingling, who had followed Huo Yuhao, wore expressions of shock. What had they just witnessed? Huo Yuhao being slapped and reduced to tears by his master?
They immediately dismissed the thought. As onlookers to the entire day's events, Song Ming and Ye Lingling could understand Huo Yuhao's state to some extent.
Song Ming and Ye Lingling put themselves in Huo Yuhao's shoes. If someone pointed at them and called their mother a whore, they would definitely fight to the death.
Dai Hao's actions were even more excessive, after all, he was Huo Yun'er's husband.
Being insulted like that, and yet unable to kill the person... that was the source of the young master's pain, Song Ming thought. Moreover, based on the young master's previous words, his mother might not have been with Dai Hao willingly at first. It was likely that Dai Hao had used some underhanded methods, and then they had slowly fallen in love over time. But Dai Hao was a scumbag, and he ultimately failed her.
Song Ming's inner thoughts were remarkably complex.
And Ye Lingling, standing beside him, had not taken her eyes off Huo Yuhao since she arrived. Her expression was incredibly complex, a mix of astonishment and heartache.
Song Ming and Ye Lingling quietly left. Huo Yuhao needed to vent, not be comforted.
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Fifteen minutes later, Huo Yuhao sat awkwardly on the sofa in the room, his expression incredibly embarrassed.
Du Busi was amused, but he didn't forget the important matters, "My disciple, your previous state was very dangerous. You shouldn't push yourself so hard in the future. It's okay to express your emotions appropriately."
Speaking of this, recalling his previous state, Huo Yuhao also felt a chill run down his spine, his expression solemn.
"Master, I understand. Fortunately, you were here this time."
But, what the heck was expressing emotions? Did he want the old man to burst into tears?
Bah, no way. A seven-foot-tall man crying and wailing, what kind of image was that?
Du Busi was worried, but he didn't have a good solution. Huo Yuhao had to overcome this hurdle himself, and it was related to his blood relatives. Even as his master, he couldn't interfere.
"Right, Master, I heard the Starlight Auction House has some good stuff tonight. Want to go check it out?"
Du Busi was completely uninterested. He lazily waved a hand. "Heh, good stuff? What good stuff haven't I seen? I'm not going."
Huo Yuhao rolled his eyes at Du Busi's boastful words. It's said that learning is endless. Du Busi wasn't even at level ninety-nine, and he knew nothing about soul tools. He was truly arrogant.
Huo Yuhao was silently criticizing Du Busi, completely forgetting that he was only a fledgling, just over level forty.
Du Busi looked at Huo Yuhao with a puzzled expression. The latter was now holding out a hand, palm up, and shaking it slightly.
"Disciple, what is this?" Du Busi wasn't sure what Huo Yuhao wanted. It looked like he was asking for something, but what was with that self-righteous expression?
"Hehe, Master, your disciple needs to spend some money. But I'm a little tight on funds right now. You see, hehe." Huo Yuhao rubbed his hands together sheepishly.
Du Busi's face darkened. He took out a Gold Soul Coins card and slammed it into Huo Yuhao's hand, saying angrily, "Here's ten million. Now get out of here."
"Alright, I'm off then." Huo Yuhao grinned, taking the Gold Soul Coins card and scampering out of the room.
After watching Huo Yuhao leave, Du Busi's smile faded, and he fell into deep thought. The flaws in his mental state were a huge hidden danger. Du Busi had a premonition that this might become Huo Yuhao's biggest stumbling block in the future.
This chapter might be a bit rough, but the protagonist isn't some overpowered character who can instantly defeat everyone. He needs to grow. This is the beginning of the protagonist's personality transformation. I want to create a demon god, hehehe.
(Side note: The author reminds everyone to be rational in relationships, keep your eyes open, and stay away from dangerous individuals. When I came back this afternoon, I saw someone being carried away. Apparently, he was rejected and then tried to kidnap someone, and was shot by the SWAT team. All I can say is, that's crazy, amazing!)
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