Beneath Haoyun Bridge flowed the Haoyun River, over twenty meters wide and more than ten meters deep. The river had no name originally. Legend had it that a Star Luo Prince, during his childhood, came to this place. He encountered a woman attempting to commit suicide by jumping into the river. The prince saved her, and out of gratitude, she followed him.
After they spent a long time together, the prince began to develop feelings for the woman. The prince was only eleven years old, barely a teenager, while the woman was nearly fifty, and had no cultivation at all. The two were an ill-matched pair.
But the prince was deeply in love and overcame all opposition to marry the woman. Later, the prince inherited the throne and became a great emperor. The woman was naturally made the empress, becoming the mother of the world.
Later, the emperor and empress, in disguise, went out of the palace and came to this place. Filled with emotion, they each took a character from their names to name this bridge. Later generations, to commemorate the emperor and empress, also named the river Haoyun River.
Later generations, on every festive occasion, talented scholars and beautiful women would often come here to admire the flowers and discuss poetry. Some would even boldly propose to their beloved here, and a few marriages were made.
Huo Yuhao listened to the man beside him, swaying his head and telling the story of Haoyun Bridge to his female companion. He was inwardly scoffing. This story was so cliché. That prince was also ruthless. That woman could be his grandmother. If she were a Soul Master, it would be fine; at least they could maintain their youth. But an ordinary person...
Thinking of that scene, a youthful emperor standing beside a wife with white hair, wrinkled face, and a hunched figure. Ugh, my god, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.
"Haoyun River, my ass. More like the 'River of Infatuation' if you ask me."
Looking around, the banks of the river were dotted with willow trees, and groups of men and women strolled back and forth. They were either flirting, enjoying the spring scenery, or chasing butterflies, creating a lively atmosphere like a bustling market.
Most people here were dressed in their finest attire. Literary scholars gathered with a few close friends, enjoying the flowers, drinking wine, and reciting poetry, keeping the day occupied with their verses.
Young women plucked willow branches, played in the water, picked flowers, and brewed tea, drinking and composing poems. They would chat and then cover their faces with shy smiles, a delightful sight to behold.
Whether male or female, everyone exuded an air of refined nobility, but without appearing ostentatious.
Huo Yuhao stood on the bridge, his hands resting on the railing, gazing into the distance, taking in the beautiful women and scenery. Thanks to this view, Huo Yuhao's gloomy mood improved considerably. No wonder people often said to go out for a walk; it seemed to be true.
With his peripheral vision, Huo Yuhao noticed Wang Qiuer approaching slowly. He didn't react, as though completely absorbed in the beautiful scenery.
Suddenly, a young girl dressed as a maid ran up to Huo Yuhao, her face flushed. She handed him a letter and then ran away shyly.
Huo Yuhao was puzzled. He opened the simple folded letter and saw that it was a love letter, with a petal tucked inside.
He looked up and saw a well-dressed young lady not far away, covering her face and giggling at him. The maid who delivered the letter stood beside her.
Huo Yuhao shook his head with a smile, politely declining the advances of this bold young woman.
Huo Yuhao considered himself handsome, but not to the point of causing instant infatuation. Moreover, everyone here had some background, and they were all quite attractive. Why would this girl choose him? She seemed shy on the surface, but her heart was probably full of schemes.
Wang Qiuer encountered a similar situation. A young man in a fine robe strode towards her, followed by two attendants, who looked rather nervous. It was worth noting that the young man showed no fluctuations of soul power, clearly an ordinary person, while his attendants were a Grand Marriage Master and a Soul Elder, respectively.
The young man in the fine robe stopped three meters from Wang Qiuer and bowed slightly. "I am Vasna, son of the Fuyang Earl. May I ask the lady's name?"
Seeing the three of them blocking her path, Wang Qiuer frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure in her eyes. She asked coldly, "What do you want?"
"Forgive my rudeness, but the lady is so beautiful that I am captivated. May I have the honor of getting to know you?" Vasna gazed at Wang Qiuer, his expression passionate, his words sincere.
She was beautiful. The girl before him had a snow-white, oval face, sculpted like white jade, delicate and lustrous. Her eyes shone brightly, giving off an incredibly pure feeling.
A pale gold dress fit her perfectly, showcasing her exquisite and graceful figure to the fullest.
Any words of praise wouldn't be excessive for her. Seeing such a beauty, Vasna felt that if he missed this chance, he would regret it for the rest of his life. Therefore, he bravely expressed his feelings.
"Hey, isn't that the young master from the Fuyang Earl's family? Rumor has it that he's timid and reclusive, but it doesn't seem to be entirely true now."
"You don't understand anything. With such a stunning beauty, if I had the same family background as Young Master Vasna, I would definitely try to win her over."
"Hehe, you guys don't get it. Let me tell you, that woman is a top student from Shrek Academy. Don't let her young age fool you; she's already a Soul Elder. Do you think she'd be interested in a pretty boy like Vasna?" In the crowd, some people whispered after seeing Vasna's advances, some envious, some jealous.
Under Vasna's expectant gaze, Wang Qiuer gently shook her head. "I'm sorry, I'm here to find my companion." She had been polite from start to finish, so Wang Qiuer didn't use harsh words.
Vasna followed Wang Qiuer's gaze and saw Huo Yuhao walking over slowly. His eyes flickered. He knew this person; a member of the Body Academy's team, and the center of attention in the morning's Soul Master Tournament. An outstanding, freakish genius.
Seeing it was Huo Yuhao, Vasna's eyes dimmed. There was simply no chance of competing.
"Since that's the case, I won't disturb you two any further. Farewell." Vasna cupped his hands in a gesture of farewell and, with his two attendants, departed dejectedly.
This guy has some brains. I thought he was going to play the part of a rich young master trying to abduct a maiden, with the protagonist playing the hero and saving the beauty, but it seems I was overthinking things.
Seeing Wang Qiuer approach, Huo Yuhao instinctively wanted to ask why she was looking for him, but she didn't follow the script at all. Instead, she immediately threw a punch at him.
Huo Yuhao reached out and grabbed her fist. Wang Qiuer's punch looked fierce, but she hadn't used much force at all. Otherwise, Huo Yuhao wouldn't have been able to catch it so easily. He was very puzzled, though. What was she doing?
"What are you doing?"
"Just saying hello, is that okay?" Wang Qiuer slowly retracted her arm, her tone indifferent, as if it really was just a greeting.
Huo Yuhao's face twitched. This kind of greeting didn't seem to be a problem, it was just a bit... dangerous. If it were an ordinary person, they'd probably be knocked out with a single punch.
So, this is what women are like?
Feeling that there was no point in saying more, Huo Yuhao turned and went to the railing to continue enjoying the scenery. She wouldn't be here for no reason. He didn't believe Wang Qiuer could keep it to herself forever.
Sure enough, after a moment, Wang Qiuer walked over to Huo Yuhao and spoke first, "We're going back tomorrow."
"Going back? So soon? Aren't you going to take the rewards for third place?" Huo Yuhao understood. So, they were here to say goodbye. He was also quite surprised, but then he thought of someone and suddenly realized what was happening, and couldn't help but laugh.
"I forgot. You're rushing back to treat Xu Sanshi, aren't you?"
Wang Qiuer was speechless. Be a decent person, she thought. They beat him up so badly, and he could still laugh so heartlessly. However, she wasn't angry. She and Xu Sanshi didn't have much to do with each other anyway. Besides, Xu Sanshi had provoked them first; they weren't in the wrong.
"That guy is fine. Elder Xuan invited the Medical Immortal Douluo, but everyone felt it was too embarrassing to be defeated by a one-man show, so they decided to go back."
"Alright then, see you around." Huo Yuhao didn't feel the slightest bit of guilt about it. If he hadn't gone on stage, Xu Sanshi and Ma Xiaotao wouldn't have shown any mercy. Especially Xu Sanshi, who was clearly aiming to seriously injure or even kill them.
At this moment, Wang Qiuer suddenly stared directly at Huo Yuhao, "Will we see each other again? Then why did you suddenly drop out of school? Why did you leave without saying goodbye?"
Huo Yuhao fell silent. He wasn't stupid; he could hear the anger in Wang Qiuer's words. But, didn't you reject me back then? he thought. Why are you questioning me now? It's as if I'm the one who abandoned you.
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