78 Chapter 78: Next Plan of Action
"So, what's the plan?"
"Huh? What plan?"
Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya stared at each other in confusion, both were just calmly eating their breakfast when the former suddenly asked about a plan.
"...Your revenge plan? Are we going to finally attack the Ironblood Sect or are we just going to wait it out a bit until you're stronger?" Huo Yuhao clarified.
Tang Ya's expression shifted, her anger and determination evident in her eyes. But she she sheepishly rubbed the back of her head. "Ah, the revenge plan. I... To be honest, I thought you were going to plan this whole thing out and I'm just gonna follow with it."
Huo Yuhao deadpanned.
"I... You're the boss! I mean, sure this is my revenge but I'm not much of a strategist. The only plan that I could think of right now is just charging into their headquarters and slaughter every single piece of shit in it!" Tang Ya said with a straight face.
"Blunt and honest as ever, teacher Ya." Huo Yuhao's lips twitched and sighed, having expected this response. "While your determination is admirable, I can't have you kill yourself in your endeavor, senior brother would kill me."
"Then help me come up with a plan, Yuhao. Please!" Tang Ya pleaded, her eyes wide and teary.
Activate one of the most powerful abilities that most girls has, puppy dog eyes!
Huo Yuhao twitched.
"Idiot." A unamused, dry voice sounded from the sude. Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya both turned to see Ye Guyi, swiftly eating her breakfast yet also looking elegant while at it. It was to be expected, she is a heiress and that Huo Yuhao's meals are divine! Even more delicious than the meals she ate back in her clan!
On her trial to explore and experience the world, Ye Guyi was only given a minimum amount of funds from her clan. So for the last few months in her travel she'd been only eating bread, eggs or burnt animal meat to sustain herself. Also to save up enough money to buy some components to upgrade her beloved holy sword.
By the way, Ye Guyi was also a Soul Engineer, a rank 2 specifically, something that she was proud of. It was mandatory for every member of the Angel Clan to learn various skills to strengthen their combat abilities and also to earn a living.
Tang Ya's eye twitched. "Shut the fuck up, bitch."
"I didn't say anything, trash."
"You forgot whose house you're in, scum."
Ye Guyi scoffed. "Oh please, I know very well whose den I'm in. But also let me remind you that I'm not staying here out of my free will, I'm being held here by you two for some, some... nefarious purpose. So don't think you have any superiority over me."
"Oh really?" A throbbing vein appeared on Tang Ya's forehead, without saying a word, several dark-blue thorny vines sprouted out of the ground below Ye Guyi.
Normally, Ye Guyi would have been able to dodge such an obvious attack with her nimble build and combat experience, but the delicious taste of the food distracted her for just a moment longer than expected. With a surprised yelp, she found herself tangled in the thorny vines, unable to move and speak.
"Hahahaha! Now who's superior now, angel bitch?!" Tang Ya exclaimed triumphantly, a wicked grin on her face.
Huo Yuhao watched the spectacle, sipping his coffee with amusement in his eyes.
'To think that their ancestors' hatred of one another would continue to linger on their descendants, and for ten thousand years. It's a viscous cycle of hatred... I wonder,' Huo Yuhao looked out of the window, a far away look in his eyes. 'in future generations, would the Star Luo Empire or any remnants of the White Tiger Bloodline seek vengeance upon my descendants and my organization?'
Violence breed hatred, and hatred breed violence. It was a never-ending cycle that seemed to have no solution.
Huo Yuhao didn't want such a thing to happen, even if he was long dead or he ascended to a higher state, he wanted his descendants to flourish with riches and power, and his organization to prosper for a hundred thousand years!
And for that to happen, two choices are to be made.
Destruction or peace?
"Haaa... I just wanna get back on those fuckers, why can't things be simple?" Huo Yuhao muttered to himself, snapping out of his thoughts.
Well, he'll deal with it when the time comes.
But his goal will never change.
He will kill the Duchess, and make the lives of the White Tiger Duke and his recognized children into a living hell.
The atmosphere in the room quickly dipped, to the point that Tang Ya found herself breathing out a puff of white air.
He sighed and looked at Tang Ya, who looked like a deer in headlights, and said. "Alright, alright. That's enough, geez, I really have to do everything on my own. Teacher Ya, I have a plan."
Tang Ya lit up, pumping her hands in the air. "Yes, yes! I know I can count on you, Yuhao."
"Hmm. However, if we go with this plan of mine, it's going to be extremely risky for you. Teacher Ya... I can make you stronger faster , but you might likely become a true evil soul master."
Ye Guyi's eyes widened and she began struggling even more fiercely in her binds, she even summoned her martial soul, but she froze as Huo Yuhao sent her a glance.
"How?" Tang Ya asked, staring at him steadfast.
"Not going to think it over?"
"Vengeance is my purpose, my reason for seeking strength. As long as I achieve my goal, then I don't care what methods I to do in order to achieve it."
Huo Yuhao nodded. "Very well, also, I'm only going with this plan because you want to be the one to take out most of the Ironblood Sect, especially their sect master. For that to happen, you have to get stronger. And I have a way for you to do that, we're going on a field trip!"
Tang Ya tilted her head, "What? W-Where?"
Huo Yuhao smirked, "Why, to a soul beast filled forest! Especially one with a ten thousand year old soul beast that's suitable for you."
There was a moment of silence, Tang Ya stared at him and Ye Guyi did as well. Their shocked confusion then turned into disbelief as they comprehended what Huo Yuhao said.
"E-Eh? A ten thousand year old soul beast... suitable for me?" Tang Ya twitched, slowly walking up to Huo Yuhao and grabbed his arm. "Are you saying that–"
"You're going to get a ten thousand year old soul ring as your fourth soul ring, just like what Ancestor Tang San in his story. Pretty cool, huh?"
"U-Um, Yuhao I don't think I can–"
"Teacher Ya, you wanna avenge your parents, right?" Huo Yuhao cut her off, staring straight at her eyes with intensity. "This is your chance to gain the power you need to do that. I know it's a risky plan, but I have faith in you."
Tang Ya hesitated for a moment, her grip on Huo Yuhao's arm tightening. "I... I do want revenge. More than anything. But is this really the only way?"
Huo Yuhao nodded. "For the kind of strength you need, this is the best option. Trust me, Teacher Ya. I won't let anything happen to you."
Tang Ya looked deep into Huo Yuhao's eyes, searching for any signs of doubt or hesitation. But all she saw was unwavering determination and belief. Slowly, she released her grip and nodded. "Alright. I trust you, Yuhao. Let's do this."
Huo Yuhao smiled, relief washing over him. "Great. We'll leave tomorrow morning. For now, we need to prepare ourselves for supplies. This won't be an easy journey, but with me around, it'll be a piece of cake."
Tang Ya giggled and nodded excitedly, "Mm! Thank you, Yuhao."
Meanwhile, still tangled, Ye Guyi intently stared at Huo Yuhao with narrowed eyes. A deep suspicion in her gaze.
'This guy... Just who the hell is he?'
Also, when was she going to be released from these vines?
Tang Sect scums, sadistic bastards!
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The next day.
'...Why was I brought along?' Was what Ye Guyi thought as she watched her surroundings changed at every second that she felt dizzy. Unfortunately however, she couldn't stop. She was strapped like some kind of backpack on Huo Yuhao's back
Huo Yuhao, Tang Ya and Ye Guyi left the villa just an hour after the sun rose, running with extreme speed that as they headed towards the soul beast forest. The morning air was crisp and cool, and the sound of their footsteps echoed through the trees they quickly went passed through.
There was no way in hell was Huo Yuhao going to leave Ye Guyi behind, she'd escape without his careful watch. Also, he wanted to bring her along to further test out how her Holy Light element works.
"Yuhao, how long would it take us to get there?" Tang Ya asked.
"Hmm. About... 2 or 3 hours at our current pace, why?"
Tang Ya grinned, her eyes glowed an ominous purple. "Wanna race? The loser has to do one thing the winner asks for, of course, within reason and capability."
Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Are you sure about that, Teacher Ya?"
"Ah–ah, what's that I hear? Bak, bak, bak!"
"..." Huo Yuhao disappeared into flurry of leaves.
"Ah! No fair–!!"
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AN: ...Bad luck is coming for me. I played Genshin Impact and started rolling for Raiden, Yoimiya and Raiden's signature weapon. I got all three plus a standard five star weapon(Amos Bow), in 40 pulls(10 pulls on Raiden, 10 on Yoimiya, 10 on weapon, and 10 on standard). I'm both happy and scared...
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