Douluo Dalu 2: Peerless Gu master

After finishing his training, Huo Yuhao opened his eyes to find Wang Dong standing in front of him. 

"Here, I brought you breakfast. Hurry up and thank Brother Hao," Huo Yuhao said with a grin, handing over a steaming meal. 

Thanks to the second-level Flower Bud Gu's storage space, the breakfast was still fresh and warm. Although the Gu couldn't perfectly preserve items, it was more than enough to keep food fresh for a short period. 

Wang Dong took the breakfast, surprised but trying to hide it. 

"Humph, you still have a conscience. At least you didn't forget about me," she said, though her tone softened. 

'This guy is actually quite thoughtful. But when did he come in? I didn't even notice.' 

"But, Wang Dong," Huo Yuhao continued, his tone teasing, "shouldn't you explain why you were practicing on my bed?" 

Wang Dong froze, her face turning red as she realized the awkward situation. 

'Ah? What happened?' 

After Huo Yuhao's "kind" reminder, she finally remembered—she had spent the entire night practicing on his bed. No wonder she had felt something was off. 

At that moment, she wished she could vanish into thin air. 

"Ahem, I..." she stammered, unable to come up with a good explanation. 

She didn't even know why she had ended up on his bed in the first place. The worst part was that Huo Yuhao knew her real gender. 

'It's over. He's going to misunderstand me. I'm not that kind of person!' 

"Anyway, I'm requisitioning your bed from now on!" Wang Dong declared, trying to mask her embarrassment with a bold statement. 

"Alright, alright, as long as you're happy," Huo Yuhao replied with a chuckle, not pressing the issue further. 

"You eat first. I'll take a shower, and then we'll head out to test the martial soul fusion technique in actual combat," he said, changing the subject. 

Wang Dong's eyes widened. "Take a shower? Here?" 

There was no bathroom in their dormitory. What was he planning to do? 

"Yeah, I was so busy practicing last night that I forgot," Huo Yuhao said casually. 

For him, the lack of a bathroom wasn't a problem. With his Ice Soul Body martial soul, he could easily control the water flow for washing. 

However, he had been in such a hurry that morning that he hadn't borrowed a bathroom from Ma Xiaotao. 

'It's all because I was too focused on cultivation. I should reflect on that,' he thought. 

Although his Ice Soul Body could keep him clean, the events of the previous night with Ma Xiaotao had left him feeling a bit… unclean. 

'No, I need a bath. I need to wash it off.' 

"I am leaving," Wang Dong said, understanding his intention and preparing to leave the dormitory. 

"You don't have to leave. Just look at me," Huo Yuhao said, his voice playful. 

Before Wang Dong could react, an ice wall rose in the room, dividing the space and blocking her view. 

The sound of rustling clothes followed, and Wang Dong found herself stuck in an awkward position. 

'I can't leave, and I can't sit still. This is torture.' 

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao was enjoying himself on the other side of the ice wall. With his control over water and ice, taking a shower was a breeze. 

It didn't take long for him to finish. 

"Next time, if you want to take a shower, I'll just leave the room," Wang Dong suggested, her face still flushed. 

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Alright, I didn't think it through." 

Wang Dong, trying to be helpful, added, "It's inconvenient to shower in the dormitory. If you want a proper shower, you could consider getting a room at a hotel in Shrek City." 

She occasionally did this herself when she needed a proper bath. 

Huo Yuhao shook his head. "It's too much trouble to go back and forth, and it feels like a waste of money just to take a shower." 

Besides, he could always use Ma Xiaotao's bathroom. There were always more solutions than problems. 

With the power of Haodong gone, he didn't have to return to this cramped dormitory every day. 

'Some habits from my past life are still influencing me,' he realized. 

But for now, he decided to maintain the status quo. 

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"I'm ready," Wang Dong said, stepping forward and hugging Huo Yuhao. 

"This is just to test the martial soul fusion skill. Don't think too much about it," she added quickly. 

Huo Yuhao nodded. "Yeah." 

Wang Dong's body was soft, but that was all. In truth, the martial soul fusion skill didn't require hugging—holding hands would have sufficed. 

'But I'm not going to tell her that,' Huo Yuhao thought with a smirk. 

He activated his soul power, and his Spirit Eyes opened, emitting a purple-gold light. 

After a brief pause, Wang Dong also activated her martial soul. As her stunning ice-blue wings spread behind her, a golden light bloomed, forming the image of a magnificent Light Goddess Butterfly. 

Behind Huo Yuhao, a massive vertical eye phantom appeared, its purple-gold hue radiating power. 

As the two lights merged, the Light Goddess Butterfly spread its dazzling wings and embraced the Spirit Eyes Light Shadow. The butterfly's figure faded, leaving the Spirit Eyes glowing brightly. 

Dazzling three-colored flames bloomed around the Spirit Eyes, enveloping Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong in a protective aura. 

"Go!" Huo Yuhao commanded, releasing the gathered light. 

A terrifying beam of blue, purple, and gold light shot forward, obliterating everything in its path. The light left behind a trail of distorted colors and a pale golden gully 1.5 meters wide and 50 meters long. 

Wang Dong felt her soul power drain completely. If Huo Yuhao hadn't been holding her up, she would have collapsed. 

"This… this is our martial soul fusion skill?" Wang Dong whispered, staring at the golden gully in awe. 

Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Fifty meters, straight-line attack, destructive and spiritual dual attributes. Its power will grow as our cultivation levels increase." 

Wang Dong frowned. "Why is it that such a powerful skill leaves me feeling completely drained and useless?" 

"Because I'm the one controlling it," Huo Yuhao explained. "If you want, you can try aiming and attacking next time, but I'm not sure if you'll be able to handle it." 

He took the opportunity to motivate her. "Wang Dong, if you want to control this skill, you'll need to work harder on your cultivation." 

"I know, stop nagging me," Wang Dong pouted. 

"But your martial soul… it's not the one you used when we sparred yesterday, is it?" she asked, changing the subject. 

Huo Yuhao nodded calmly. "Yes, like you, I have twin martial souls. My Spirit Eyes and your second martial soul might also be able to fuse." 

Wang Dong's eyes lit up. "I can't hide it from you. My second martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer!" 

She said this with pride, expecting a reaction. 

"Oh," Huo Yuhao replied, completely unfazed. 

"Hey! This is the most powerful martial soul on the continent! Don't you have anything to say about that?" Wang Dong demanded, glaring at him. 

Huo Yuhao shrugged. "My second martial soul is Ultimate Ice. Do you see me bragging about it? Wang Dong, there's always someone better. Don't get too full of yourself." 

Even in the original story, Huo Yuhao's talent was considered unprecedented. But in the grand scheme of things, there was always someone stronger. 

Now, with the achievement system, Huo Yuhao had no intention of becoming arrogant. 

"Alright, Miss Wang Dong," he said, changing the subject. "Instead of sulking, why don't we think of a name for our martial soul fusion skill?" 

Wang Dong's mood lifted instantly. "Such a powerful skill deserves an awesome name!" 

"How about we call it..."

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