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As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar gray-white figure slowly condensed into shape. It was Electrolux who had been in a deep sleep for nearly a month. At that time, he claimed that he had consumed too much energy and needed to rest, and there was no further news after that.
Tian Meng pointed at Electrolux and said in surprise: "Old man, why is your body still like this?"
When everyone looked, they found that Electrolux's level of hallucination was only slightly better than before he fell asleep, but he was still far from recovering to a state that could be called healthy.
Electrolux laughed and acted extremely optimistic: "It doesn't matter what my condition is, as long as everything is worth it, haha."
No one knows what he meant by "worth it".
Tian Meng heard this and proudly recommended himself to Alex: "Old man, I think the reason why you haven't recovered for so long must be that you are sleeping the wrong way. I can use my one million years of experience to teach you how to recover to your peak state more effectively through sleep."
Bingdi turned his head away speechlessly. He really didn't think there was anything to be proud of.
Alex smiled and turned his gaze to Huo Yuner's tombstone, with a hint of melancholy and sadness in his eyes.
Huo Yuhao asked, "Master Yi, what do you mean by different feelings?"
Alex said calmly, "I once said that the first person to invent necromancy was to revive his wife. Child, I think you should now understand how that person felt at that time."
Huo Yuhao nodded slightly. It was here that he brought Xu Jiujiu back from the state of death.
"You should have discovered how difficult it is to reverse death. In fact, it is impossible for more undead souls to be resurrected forever."
Electrolux sighed.
Huo Yuhao took over the conversation and said: "You said that if we want to 'revive' them again, we can only transform them into undead creatures."
Electrolux nodded and said, "My child, I sincerely advise you that death is a natural law. At your current stage, do not try to reverse the law and revive those souls that have long disappeared."
The purpose of saying such a sentence on this occasion seems to be to remind Huo Yuhao not to try to resurrect his mother Huo Yun'er.
Huo Yuhao responded and then asked the question that had been on his mind.
"Mr. Yi, where does the soul go after a person dies?"
Alex, who always knew everything about death and the undead, was silent at this moment, and then said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Yuhao, I'm sorry that I can't answer your question."
Huo Qiuer frowned and asked in confusion: "I remember that you should be very familiar with this kind of problem, right?"
Alex shook his head and pointed out his shortcomings directly: "The longer I stay in this world, the more I understand that the rules here are completely different from the world I lived in before. Especially after seeing the gods of this world, I dare not make rash definitions anymore."
He paused, and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "Child, your continent believes in many gods. Do you worship the god of death or the god of the underworld who is in charge of death and reincarnation?"
This question made Huo Yuhao's face darken and his eyes suddenly became sharp.
No matter in which civilization, death is always a very serious and sacred thing, and different civilizations have evolved different legends about the god of death. He is in charge of the underworld or the underworld, and judges each person to different reincarnations according to his deeds before his death.
However, the legend of the God of Death does not seem to be widely circulated on Douluo Continent.
Douluo Continent is a polytheistic belief system, but in fact, people in various countries now generally only believe in one god... Sea God Tang San.
There is no other reason, because he was a powerful soul master who ascended to become a god ten thousand years ago.
This sudden association made Huo Yuhao vaguely realize that something was wrong.
Poseidon...
The sea god in ancient Greek legend is called Poseidon, and he has a brother named Hades.
Hades is the ancient Greek god of the underworld.
Huo Yuhao is a person with an extremely open mind. In just a short moment, his divergent thinking quickly spread to another field.
Even though he knew very well that the ancient Greek legends of Blue Star and the legends of Douluo Continent could not possibly have the slightest connection, this terrifying thought still made him frown.
What if Tang San, the sea god in the sky, is really related to the god of death underground?
Compared to a sea god who controls the sea, the power represented by the god of the underworld and the god of death seems to be more oppressive.
The entire Douluo Continent is like a birdcage trapped between heaven and earth. No matter where you go, whether you are alive or dead, you cannot escape Tang San's eyes.
“Tsk…” Huo Yuhao put a piece of ice into his mouth to dispel the irritability in his heart. It was not a pleasant feeling to know that a powerful god was coveting him for some unknown purpose.
But the good news is that he is also bound by the laws of heaven and earth and cannot come down to the world directly. He may have enough time to think about countermeasures.
Alex turned his gaze towards the White Tiger Dagger in Huo Yuhao's hand and said with a smile, "My child, you have finally avenged your mother."
Huo Yuhao said coldly: "Master Yi, I am not that magnanimous. I have already punished the other servants who bullied Huo Yun'er, but I will never let this culprit go easily."
"The main culprit should be executed. You did a great job." Alex smiled appreciatively. "It's better to release some hatred. Otherwise, if it keeps accumulating in your heart, it will only gradually affect your mind."
Huo Yuhao put away the White Tiger Dagger, looked at the tombstone again, turned around and walked towards Xingluo City.
"It's time to go back. After talking with Xing Luo, we still have to go to Tianhun."
Tian Meng and the others flashed into the sea of spirits, and Huo Qiuer followed slowly, saying leisurely: "Why do you have to say that it's revenge for your mother?"
"Hmm?" Huo Yuhao frowned and looked at her.
"Can't it be for your own sake?" Huo Qiu'er said calmly, "Didn't that woman bully you too? She didn't just persecute your mother. Wasn't she targeting you from the beginning?"
"Isn't it natural for you, who has been oppressed, to take revenge on her?"
“What you did tonight wasn’t just for your mother.” She extended a fist to Huo Yuhao and smiled meaningfully, “Just think of it as doing it for yourself, okay?”
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment, then he couldn't stop sneering and stretched out his fist to lightly touch Huo Qiuer.
"As expected, you understand me the best."
I've walked 20,000 to 30,000 steps every day these past two days, and I feel sleepy as soon as I get home...
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 474 Heading to the Heavenly Soul Empire
Late at night, Xingluo Palace.
In the bedroom for a long time.
The Princess of Xingluo had just finished an important meeting with her brother Gongfengtang and others, and was now taking a nap in her own bedroom. She didn't have much time to rest, because when the sky got light soon, the Xingluo royal family would have to have further discussions with the Sun and Moon Envoys.
The visit of the Sun and Moon Mission was a top priority for Xing Luo, and even at night the royal family members had no extra time to rest.
She sat on the couch with her back against the headboard, lowered her head and closed her eyes, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and her relaxed posture seemed as if she had dreamed of something joyful.
Suddenly, a figure with an afterimage flashed into the bedroom. It was Xu Jiujiu's personal bodyguard Xing Yun Douluo.
At this moment, the Title Douluo's tone was full of surprise and panic: "Princess, something terrible has happened."
"Grandma Manyi, what happened?" Hearing the unusual tone of Nebula Douluo, Xu Jiujiu immediately ended his nap, opened his eyes and asked vigilantly.
Nebula Douluo had a solemn expression on his face. He walked to the bedside and said in a low voice, "The Duchess is dead."
This news made Xu Jiujiu's eyes widen. He asked in disbelief: "How could it be? Could it be... Yuhao did it?"
The royal family would not deal with its members easily. Since the head of the worship hall wanted to put the Duchess under house arrest, he would not kill her.
The only possible candidate Xu Jiujiu could think of was Huo Yuhao, as he was the only one who had both the motivation and the ability.
Nebula Douluo shook his head: "No, she committed suicide."
"Suicide?" Xu Jiujiu was stunned. After hearing these two words, her first reaction was relief.
Nebula Douluo continued: "The shield of Qinghe Palace was not affected at all, and there were no signs of damage around it. Even the maid saw with her own eyes that it was the Duchess who pierced her own heart with a dagger."
Xu Jiujiu pondered for a moment and said, "It can be considered as preserving my reputation. What does my brother mean?"
Nebula Douluo said: "It is a secret. His Majesty has already told all those who know about it. Duke White Tiger has not been informed yet. We will find a date later to announce that she died of a serious illness and that even the Medical Immortal Douluo was unable to help. Bury her as soon as possible."
"Then follow what my brother wishes."
Xu Jiujiu had already recovered from all his tiredness and was looking absentmindedly in the direction of the palace.
Since the Duchess committed suicide, all previous grudges were wiped out. Not only could the Xingluo Royal Family give Huo Yuhao an explanation, but they could also announce to the public that she died of illness. The brothers Dai Yueheng and Dai Huabin would not seek revenge for their mother.
But Jiujiu suspected that the Duchess's death was not that simple, but it was estimated that no one would delve into the matter.
The negotiation time passed quickly, and the Sun Moon Mission temporarily signed a series of cooperation treaties with Xing Luo. You have to eat one bite at a time, and the current cooperation is mainly based on opening border trade and jointly building border cities.
Although the two countries had a pleasant conversation at the banquet, officials from the two countries still engaged in verbal battles for the interests of their respective countries at the negotiating table.
It was impossible for Xing Luo to agree to all the demands of the Sun and Moon Mission. After constant testing and concessions between the two sides, they finally reached a series of treaties.
The Sun and Moon Mission stayed in Xingluo City for a full week, and soon it was time for the farewell dinner.
"So, Your Highness, what do you think of the three-nation joint school program I proposed?"
At the dinner, Huo Yuhao found a seat at the edge of the banquet hall and clinked glasses with Xu Jiujiu.
Xu Jiujiu did not answer, but smiled slightly and asked, "Isn't it inappropriate to address you in such a strange way?"
Huo Yuhao explained: "Because I am now talking to Princess Xingluo in the name of Ambassador Sun and Moon, I have to be more formal."
Xu Jiujiu curled his lips and said slowly: "Respected Ambassador Sun and Moon, I'm sorry, the idea you proposed is too advanced. Xing Luo can't accept it at the moment, and we are not sure about Tianhun's ideas."
"However, we are willing to increase the exchange student cooperation between Sun Moon and Xing Luo. Xing Luo Royal Academy is the top academy second only to Shrek in terms of training spirit masters."
Huo Yuhao stretched out a finger and shook it: "The reply from Tianhun has arrived. They will also host a banquet in the palace to entertain us. I will soon understand what they mean."
Xu Jiujiu smiled softly and said, "I have also attended Tianhun's dinner party. I'm sure the scale of the dinner party held by Sister Vina this time is definitely far smaller than our Xingluo's."
A strange desire to compare would suddenly pop up at some unknown time.
Xu Jiujiu pondered for a moment, his face solemn, and he slowly said: "Yuhao, your idea is too simple."
"If, as you said, the three countries are going to form a federation-like organization to run joint schools, then who should decide the leadership of this organization?"
"Just the cooperation between Xingluo and Sun-Moon will face great resistance. Many Xingluo people are still hostile to Sun-Moon people, but they temporarily accept peaceful coexistence because they are afraid of the Sun-Moon Empire's army. The voices of the war faction you heard in the Sun-Moon Empire are equally noisy. Four thousand years of feud cannot be easily resolved."
"There are already many interests involved between the two countries. If a third country is involved, the relationship is even more complicated. I don't need to explain the difficulty. You must know it in your heart."
Huo Yuhao did not respond. In fact, he did not need Xu Jiujiu to remind him. He also knew how difficult this matter was. If the three countries really united, no country would be willing to become a vassal of the other two countries and be slowly sucked away by them.
After a long while, Huo Yuhao said solemnly: "Jiujiu, at least I will try my best."
He no longer called her Her Royal Highness the Princess, but instead called her by her name affectionately.
Xu Jiujiu chuckled, raised his glass, and clinked it with his: "Then I wish you good luck, His Majesty the Emperor Sun and Moon."
"Cheers~"
Huo Yuhao smiled and raised his glass, saying, “To you, too, Her Majesty the Queen of Xingluo.”
The casual joke directly raised Xu Jiujiu's status to a higher level. Xu Jiujiu did not refute and drank the wine in the glass together with Huo Yuhao.
The Sun and Moon Mission finally concluded its mission with Xing Luo's warm hospitality and successfully completed its mission.