Jing Hongchen put down what he was doing, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Now he was sitting behind his desk, and Huo Yuhao stood straight across from him, looking at him with eyes full of confidence and a smile.
He pushed aside the documents he was looking through and asked with interest: "Yuhao, what kind of deal do you want to make with this hall master?"
"Let's get straight to the point. What do you want, is it worthy of you coming to this hall master so solemnly?"
Ordinary things seemed difficult to arouse Huo Yuhao's interest. What did he want, were soul tools above level eight, rare metals, or something else?
Huo Yuhao said calmly: "I'm sorry, Master Hongchen, I'm afraid I won't be able to represent Sun Moon College in this continent-wide soul fighting competition."
Hearing his words, the smile on Jing Hongchen's face froze and fell into silence.
Huo Yuhao's true strength is currently difficult to estimate. As a talented soul king, he can already crush Ji Juechen, the chief of the Mingde Hall's actual control soul guidance system. Now that he has broken through the soul emperor, he may be able to equal a fifty-fifty match with a soul saint.
There is a watershed between the Soul Emperor and the Soul Saint. With the seventh soul skill Wuhun's true form, the soul master's strength will undergo a qualitative change, but Jing Hongchen still has great confidence in Huo Yuhao.
His calculations were very good. With the addition of Huo Yuhao, the Sun Moon Academy's lineup for this competition will be the strongest in history.
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen have sent a message back and successfully broke through the Soul Emperor during Shrek's exchange and study period.
In addition, the other sixth-grade students are also quite strong and can form an all-soul king team.
The three soul emperors, looking at the participating teams sent by Shrek in previous years, there are very few cases where there is such a big deal.
But now, Huo Yuhao proposed to withdraw.
"Can you tell me your reasons?" Jing Hongchen asked in a deep voice.
Huo Yuhao calmly stated the words he had already thought of: "Because Director Lin said yesterday that sect teams will be introduced to this competition, and I will represent my family in the competition."
Jing Hongchen was stunned and said hesitantly: "You mean...the Beidi family?"
Huo Yuhao nodded lightly.
Jing Hongchen's expression became uncertain.
His cultivation and wooing of Huo Yuhao was not only out of his love for talents, but also because of his goodwill toward the mysterious Beidi Douluo and the Beidi family.
Being able to gain the friendship of an Extreme Douluo will bring great benefits to oneself.
But he couldn't bear to let go. Huo Yuhao's joining was too important for the Sun and Moon Team. This competition introduced sect teams, and the strength of the major sects who came to participate should not be underestimated. So no matter what the reason for Huo Yuhao's withdrawal, he We must try our best to retain them.
If the Sun Moon Academy can win the championship and greatly enhance the cohesion of the Sun Moon Empire, he will also receive a heavy reward from His Majesty.
Huo Yuhao saw what Jing Hongchen was thinking and said with a smile: "Hall Master Hongchen, thank you for your training over the past few years. I will always keep your kindness in my heart."
"Since it is a transaction, you must have gained something. I believe that it will definitely be a gain that satisfies you."
Jing Hongchen asked: "Tell me, what kind of deal is it?"
He looked carefully into Huo Yuhao's eyes, and there was something called ambition in those ice-blue eyes.
"Today's matter is not only to hope that you will agree to let me leave, but also to repay your favor."
Jing Hongchen showed a relaxed smile: "This hall master also loves talents very much, so you don't have to take it to heart."
He paused and then asked: "Then what will you bring to this hall master?"
Huo Yuhao stretched out a finger and put it in front of him: "On behalf of the Beidi family, I can make a promise to you, Master Hongchen, and to the Hongchen family."
"Oh? What promise?" Jing Hongchen asked.
Huo Yuhao grinned and said: "Master Hongchen Hall, you should know better than I do that His Majesty the Emperor's time is running out, right?"
Jing Hongchen nodded lightly. He knew the physical condition of the Sun and Moon Emperor better than the people in Mingdu had spread. The reality was even more serious than the rumors.
Emperor Sun and Moon rarely even handles government affairs now, so he appointed Prince Xu Tianran as regent and asked him to participate in handling it.
But Jing Hongchen still reminded: "Yuhao, in private, it's better not to speak ill of His Majesty."
Huo Yuhao paused for a moment and continued: "It has been decided that Your Majesty will ride the crane, but the country cannot be without a king for a day..."
Jing Hongchen frowned and became a little alert.
The topic Huo Yuhao is talking about now is already a bit dangerous, and even he, the master of Mingde Hall, does not dare to discuss the matter with a minister he does not trust very much.
The party struggle for the position of prince has entered a fierce stage. Xu Tianran has been named regent. Both the third and fifth princes feel the great crisis and will seize every opportunity to overthrow him.
In addition to these two princes, there were also noble princes from different factions. As a last resort, seeing that one party had a clear advantage over the throne, Jing Hongchen was really unwilling to lead the Hongchen family to take sides personally.
Huo Yuhao spoke in a clear voice, "On behalf of the Beidi family, I can provide appropriate support to the Hongchen family during the succession of the new emperor."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Hongchen, a titled Douluo, a ninth-level soul master and the master of Mingde Hall, couldn't help but be stunned for a while. After regaining consciousness, his breathing became rapid.
"You, are you telling the truth?"
Huo Yuhao nodded.
Jing Hongchen's face was full of surprise, and he asked again: "Can your words represent the entire Beidi family, and...His Majesty Beidi Douluo?"
Huo Yuhao nodded firmly again: "This is what he specifically signaled to me yesterday."
Jing Hongchen did not wonder why Beidi Douluo appeared in the academy. A trace of joy that did not match the image quickly flashed across his fat face, but he soon returned to calm, with only a happy smile showing at the corner of his mouth.
All investments in Huo Yuhao are worthwhile.
It is a great blessing for the Hongchen family to gain the support of an Extreme Douluo, especially when a new emperor may come to the throne at any time in the near future.
The princes and the forces that support them all influence each other. Each prince hopes to use the forces of all parties to increase the possibility of his succession, and all the forces also hope to use the imperial power to bring benefits to themselves.
No matter which party it is, only if it has strong enough strength can it have sufficient bargaining power. However, Jing Hongchen, the leader of Mingde Hall, is not strong enough. If he is on the wrong team, although he will not be liquidated afterwards, he will still be liquidated. Being neglected, the entire Hongchen family declined in the middle.
Jing Hongchen already had a sense of crisis in his heart.
He vaguely felt that because he did not take the initiative to side with Xu Tianran, he had aroused the dissatisfaction of the prince and regent.
But if there is a strong person at the Extreme Douluo level supporting the Hongchen family, then the situation will be completely different. The Hongchen family will have unprecedented bargaining power.
Jing Hongchen was not arrogant enough to think that the favor given to Huo Yuhao could drive the Northern Douluo to any will, but as long as it could protect the Hongchen family's safety for a while, it was enough.
Later he saw the Holy Spirit Sect's great enshrinement, Dragon King Douluo Long Xiaoyao. Compared with the gray-bearded and white-haired Dragon King Douluo, Beidi Douluo was much younger and seemed to be in his prime.
Then Beidi Douluo's favor can be preserved for a long time and can be used again when the Hongchen family is in trouble.
The Hongchen Family and Mingdetang were the things that Jing Hongchen always valued most in his heart. Compared with them, the champion of the Continental Soul Master Competition seemed less important.
"Hahaha, okay, this hall master agrees." Jing Hongchen said with a cheerful smile, "Huo Yuhao, then you can go ahead."
Huo Yuhao added: "Master Hongchen Hall, it's not like I will never come back once I leave. I will return to Mingde Hall after the competition is over."
This sentence seemed to remind Jing Hongchen. He put away his smile, pondered for a while, and said: "After your game is over, I will personally invite you to the Hongchen family's mansion as a guest. I beg you to come and don't leave in a hurry. Mingdu."
His last two sentences were said very solemnly, as if he wanted to convey some message.
This further confirmed Huo Yuhao's conclusion that something big would definitely happen in Mingdu after the second competition.
"I will convey it to you. If nothing happens to you, Hongchen Hall Master, I will leave first." Huo Yuhao finally said.
Jing Hongchen didn't want to remind him too much. With Beidi Douluo's strength, it was absolutely impossible for the Sun Moon Empire to keep him, and as long as he hid in his Mingde Hall, it would be impossible for the royal family to find him.
He finally stood up, cupped his fists and saluted Huo Yuhao: "Huo Yuhao, please thank Your Majesty Beidi Douluo on my behalf."
Huo Yuhao returned the greeting and left Mingde Hall.
Jing Hongchen sat down again, dialed the communication soul guide on the table, and gave an order.
"Jiayi, adjust the selection quota for the main team members to five."
After putting down the communication soul guide, the Mingde Hall Master could no longer hide the joy on his face and laughed.
There was an Ultimate Douluo standing behind him. Even if it was just a trivial friendship, the royal family had to re-evaluate the status of the Hongchen family.
As long as the Hongchen family does not behave like monsters, the royal family will tolerate them to the greatest extent.
After laughing, Jing Hongchen gradually calmed down.
He needs to think carefully about the future path of the Hongchen family.
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Outside Mingde Hall, Huo Yuhao put his hands in his pockets and walked slowly towards the dormitory.
As he walked, he said to himself: "The sun and the moon are the sun and the moon. It seems that the Sun and Moon Empire really needs a cabinet. Master Hongchen Hall, I will help you."
Ice Emperor's cold voice sounded: "I thought you would choose to always rely on Mingdetang."
"There is indeed a relationship of dependence between us, but Ice Emperor, you got the subject and object wrong. It's not that I'm attached to Mingdetang, but that Mingdetang is attached to me. I will bring benefits that Jing Hongchen can't imagine." Huo Yuhao smiled. He corrected.
"Why don't you plan to help them compete?" Tianmeng asked.
"I don't think there's anything good about the Soul Fighting Competition, nor do I think there's any fundamental difference between competing for the glory of the sun and the moon and competing for the glory of Shrek. Those are not my honors."
"In this competition, I will definitely meet some acquaintances. Seeing me playing for the Sun and Moon is not a good thing for anyone."
"Besides, I have more important things to do next."
A trace of freedom appeared on Huo Yuhao's face: "This painful world always makes me face some painful choices, just like those bloody love triangles."
"But now, I have to do something that achieves multiple goals according to my own wishes."
As he spoke, he stopped and looked back in the direction of Mingde Hall.
He was thinking about whether to tell He Caitou his plan, or when and how much to reveal to He Caitou.
He Caitou plays a vital role in his plan.
In the end, he decided to wait until his next plan was completed before informing the other party.
Soon, the exchange student activities were coming to an end, and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy held a grand ceremony. Jing Hongchen, the leader of Mingde Hall, personally bid farewell and delivered a speech.
"Yuhao, we are going back, please take care of yourself."
"Well, Brother Caitou, the next time we meet is at the competition. I hope we won't become rivals."
"Haha, if you really become an opponent, I won't show mercy."
Huo Yuhao said goodbye to He Caitou and others.
He Caitou and the others are going back, and so are Xiao Hongchen and the others. After more than two and a half years and nearly three years of exchange learning, both parties have benefited a lot.
Huo Yuhao slowly walked toward the exit of the college.
Snow Emperor said with great interest: "What is your next plan?"
"I plan to contact the Holy Spirit Sect and the Sun and Moon Royal Family to see what their plot is." Huo Yuhao said, "And I have to admit that the evil soul master's upgrade method of absorbing soul power really makes me a little excited. "
"So, while the plan is slowly being implemented, I will also start hunting the evil soul master."
As he said that, an evil smile appeared on the corner of Huo Yuhao's mouth.
Ice Emperor asked in confusion: "Did you just tell that human that you would participate in the next competition?"
"Yes." Huo Yuhao said matter-of-factly.
"You didn't plan to participate. Why have you changed your mind now? Who are you fighting for? Xing Luo?"
"I didn't plan to participate in the competition, I just went to stir up trouble." Huo Yuhao snorted, "I want to maintain a high degree of freedom, because participating in the competition is just a cover to attract hatred and attention, and join other teams. Not only will it hinder my plans, but it will also bring danger to them."
"My 'identity' is not only to participate in the competition, but also to perform in a high-profile manner."
"Aren't you afraid of attracting other people's attention?"
"Except for participating in competitions, my 'this identity' will remain invisible to ensure my absolute safety."
"Then which side will you represent?"
"Ice Emperor, I want to remind you that this competition has introduced sect teams, and the Soul Emperor can already establish a sect. At the same time, according to the rules of the new competition system, as long as you meet the requirements of winning the individual knockout rounds, you can win and advance. "
"you mean……"
"I'm not representing anyone, I'm representing myself."
Huo Yuhao laughed ferociously and said confidently.
"I alone am a sect."
(End of chapter)
