Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 228: [DD2]:

Seeing that Su Yu seemed satisfied with Huo Yuhao's grilled fish, Bei Bei's eyes lit up.

"If Brother Su enjoys it, Yuhao, why don't you grill a few more for him?" Bei Bei gestured subtly to Huo Yuhao, signaling for him to prepare more.

Given Su Yu's unpredictable and dangerous temperament, Bei Bei didn't want any tension between him and Huo Yuhao. It would be best if they could smooth things over. After all, the fates of Xu Sanshi and Dai Huabin served as a stark warning. Anyone who crossed Su Yu never met a good end.

Huo Yuhao, though still visibly upset, had no choice but to comply after Bei Bei spoke.

As Huo Yuhao reluctantly started grilling more fish, Su Yu waved his hand dismissively, holding the one he already had. "There's no need. One is enough."

Huo Yuhao's grilled fish was decent, but it wasn't addictive enough to make him crave more. His culinary skills far exceeded this.

"In that case, Brother Su, shall we step aside for a chat?" Bei Bei suggested.

Su Yu chuckled lightly. "Alright, let's not hold up this young entrepreneur's business any further."

With that, Su Yu, Bei Bei, Tang Ya, and Snow Empress moved to the side.

Huo Yuhao continued grilling fish, but it was evident that both he and the other customers in line were distracted. From time to time, they stole glances at the group.

Su Yu, holding Snow Empress in one arm, quickly finished his grilled fish in a few bites and casually tossed the stick into a nearby trash bin.

Tang Ya crossed her arms with a proud expression. "Well? Isn't our Yuhao's grilled fish delicious?"

Su Yu gave a faint smile but did not comment.

"Brother Su, I don't think I've seen your little sister before. When did you bring her along?" Bei Bei asked curiously.

After all, they had traveled together, and Su Yu had always been alone. Now, he suddenly had a sister. It was hard not to be curious.

Su Yu chuckled. "Snow has always been with me. She dislikes strangers, so I usually keep her inside my soul tool."

Bei Bei: "???"

Tang Ya: "???"

Bei Bei's eyes widened in shock. "Inside a soul tool? A soul tool that can store living beings?!"

Storage soul tools weren't uncommon, but soul tools capable of holding living beings were exceedingly rare and expensive, practically priceless. Their existence was almost mythical.

Recalling Su Yu's background, however, Bei Bei quickly calmed down. Su Yu was the heir of the Ice God Palace. Having such a treasure wasn't entirely surprising.

As for why Su Yu would bring along a child while out adventuring, Bei Bei tactfully didn't inquire further. Their relationship wasn't close enough for him to pry.

Su Yu gently pinched Snow Empress's small hand as he turned his gaze to Huo Yuhao, who was busy grilling fish nearby. In a calm tone, he said, "Your junior's body doesn't seem to be in great shape."

"Three years ago, he was this height, and now, three years later, he hasn't grown much."

With his Autumn Water Bright Eyes, Su Yu could see the flow of internal energy and injuries within a person's body.

Huo Yuhao's body was riddled with lingering internal injuries—some from years ago and others accumulated over time.

"Without some divine medicine to nourish him, I'm afraid his cultivation progress will stall and deteriorate." Su Yu's words were measured but left no room for doubt.

"If nothing changes, his future could very well mirror that of Yu Xiaogang, stuck at rank 29 for a lifetime."

The atmosphere became heavy. Bei Bei's face turned serious. "Brother Su, what do you mean by that?"

Su Yu replied, "Your junior has numerous internal injuries that are deeply rooted. Some are from beatings he suffered as a child and never fully recovered from. Others are from prolonged, extreme overtraining that has pushed his body beyond its limits."

"If it weren't for the nourishing effect of a unique soul power within him, his body would have already given out. But these injuries are accumulating. Once they reach a tipping point, it will be catastrophic."

"Bei Bei, is this how Tang Sect trains its disciples?" Su Yu's tone was calm but carried an undertone of sharp criticism.

Upon hearing this, Bei Bei was taken aback. Huo Yuhao's injuries were never apparent. He always seemed fine on the surface.

"Brother Su, are you certain?" Bei Bei asked cautiously.

Su Yu gave him a faint look. "Do I have any reason to lie to you? Believe it or not, it's up to you."

Tang Ya, feeling indignant, exclaimed, "How could Yuhao have so many injuries? Are you just making things up?"

Su Yu's gaze turned colder. "I do not need to deceive you. Whether you believe it or not is irrelevant to me."

Tang Ya's impulsiveness left Su Yu unimpressed. In the original story, she often acted without thinking, and even her remarks when Huo Yuhao mentioned losing his mother were insensitive.

"Xiao Ya!" Bei Bei quickly reprimanded Tang Ya before turning to Su Yu. "Brother Su, please don't take offense. Xiao Ya was just anxious and misspoke."

Su Yu waved it off. He couldn't be bothered to argue with someone like Tang Ya.

Bei Bei bowed slightly. "Thank you for pointing this out, Brother Su. If not for you, I wouldn't have realized how severe Yuhao's condition truly is. The consequences could have been disastrous."

Tang Ya pulled Bei Bei aside, still skeptical. "Do you believe what he said about Yuhao having internal injuries?"

Bei Bei nodded solemnly. "I believe him. Brother Su has no reason to lie about this."

Tang Ya's expression darkened, and she angrily muttered, "It must've been from the time Yuhao trained under Zhou Yi. That old woman is a total sadist."

"Not only did she expel Yuhao, but she also left him with all these injuries!"

Tang Ya's protective instincts flared. She had come to cherish Huo Yuhao as her little junior, especially since the Tang Sect now had so few members.

Meanwhile, Su Yu simply observed their reactions with quiet amusement. To him, pointing out Huo Yuhao's injuries was just a way to stir things up and have a bit of fun.

"Your junior was expelled from Shrek Academy?" Su Yu feigned surprise.

Bei Bei's expression turned heavy. He sighed. "Yuhao's soul power was too low and didn't meet the academy's advancement requirements."

"Humph! They're so short-sighted!" Tang Ya snapped angrily. "Just because Yuhao's first soul ring is a ten-year one and his soul skill is a bit lackluster, they expelled him? Do they have no vision at all? Yuhao is a rare body martial soul wielder!"

Tang Ya's indignation was evident. It was unclear whether she was more upset on Huo Yuhao's behalf or venting her grievances with Shrek Academy.

Bei Bei frowned slightly and cautioned, "Xiao Ya, don't say things that disrupt unity."

"Yuhao's soul power is indeed on the low side. That much can't be denied."

"Hmph!"

Tang Ya snorted, clearly still unconvinced.

Su Yu pretended to be curious. "Your junior brother has a Body Martial Soul? What kind of Body Martial Soul is it?"

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Tang Ya jumped to answer, "Yuhao's martial soul is his eyes, a very rare Body Martial Soul!"

Bei Bei glanced at Tang Ya with a hint of helplessness and added, "Yuhao's martial soul is indeed his eyes, and it's of the mental attribute. One of the reasons the academy didn't make an exception for him is that soul beasts with mental attributes are extremely rare."

"A martial soul of the eyes, and mental attribute? That is indeed rare."

Su Yu nodded in agreement.

"Right? Yuhao's martial soul is amazing, but those people at the academy couldn't recognize talent even if it hit them in the face!" Tang Ya muttered under her breath.

Su Yu chuckled but didn't respond.

Honestly, it wasn't just that Shrek Academy didn't want to train him—Su Yu wouldn't have, either.

While Huo Yuhao's martial soul wasn't bad, his innate talent and physique were subpar. Nurturing him to his full potential would require an astronomical amount of resources. Why waste so much on him when those same resources could be used to train several more promising talents?

Plus, the fact that his first soul ring was a ten-year one was a fatal flaw. And unless his Body Martial Soul underwent a secondary awakening, it was no different from being completely useless. Without the secondary awakening, Spirit Eyes would never amount to much, and in the end, he would likely have to seek the Body Sect for help.

In this sense, Shrek Academy's decision to let him go was undeniably wise. If Su Yu were in their position, he would have made the same choice.

As for Huo Yuhao's potential in soul tools, sure, it was impressive. But Su Yu did not need for that. He was already a seventh-ranked soul engineer himself and had close ties with the Illustrious Virtue Hall.

Not to mention, his girlfriend was Jing Hongchen's granddaughter, Meng Hongchen. Wasn't her talent in soul tools already extraordinary? Meng Hongchen was guaranteed to become a ninth-ranked soul engineer in the future.

From Su Yu's perspective, Huo Yuhao had no value to him whatsoever. If any sect would accept Huo Yuhao, it could only be the Body Sect.

Wait a minute... Body Sect?

Su Yu's eyes gleamed as a thought crossed his mind. Glancing over at Huo Yuhao, he felt a mischievous idea brewing.

Still, with so many people around, he decided to save his thoughts for later. He'd have to mull this over carefully—this might turn out to be quite entertaining.

Just as he smiled at Bei Bei, ready to say something, Su Yu suddenly felt a peculiar sensation, as though he was being watched.

His gaze immediately shifted in the direction of the source, but he only caught a fleeting figure disappearing into the crowd.

The place was packed with people, so Su Yu abandoned any thought of pursuit. Still, the glimpse of those flowing, pale blue locks left a deep impression in his mind.

Who could that be? Was it her?

The probing gaze hadn't felt threatening, which meant the person was significantly weaker than Su Yu. That was why he hadn't immediately acted.

"What's wrong, Brother Su?" Bei Bei asked, noticing Su Yu's sudden distraction.

Su Yu shook his head. "It's nothing, probably just my imagination."

The unexpected event dampened Su Yu's interest in continuing their conversation, and he quickly excused himself.

Carrying Snow Empress in his arms, Su Yu disappeared into the bustling crowd once more.

Watching him leave, Bei Bei let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Despite the seemingly amiable conversation, Bei Bei had felt immense pressure while standing in Su Yu's presence, like a sheep facing a tiger. His hair had been standing on end the entire time.

"Bei Bei, are you okay?" Tang Ya asked with concern.

Bei Bei shook his head. "I'm fine."

Tang Ya frowned in confusion. "Bei Bei, why do I get the feeling that you're afraid of him? Sure, he can be rude sometimes, but he doesn't seem like a bad person. He even pointed out Yuhao's injuries, even after their earlier conflict. I think he's a pretty good guy."

Bei Bei forced a bitter smile. A good guy? Tang Ya hadn't seen Su Yu's ruthless and decisive side.

Bei Bei couldn't say for sure if Su Yu was a bad person, but he knew one thing for certain: Su Yu was not someone to cross lightly.

He was a man who didn't hesitate when it came to dealing with his enemies.

Sighing, Bei Bei spoke earnestly, "Tang Ya, you were too impulsive today. Listen to me carefully—never provoke Su Yu in the future. Never."

"But I didn't provoke him!" Tang Ya said, genuinely confused.

Bei Bei felt a headache coming on. Still, this was the woman he loved, so he patiently advised her, "I mean don't confront him like you did today."

"Why not? Is he that scary?"

Bei Bei's expression turned serious as he replied, "He's far more terrifying than you think. It was Su Yu who crippled Xu Sanshi."

"What?!"

Tang Ya's eyes widened in shock. "He's the one who crippled that old turtle?"

"Well, if that's true, then he did a good deed," she added with disdain. "Xu Sanshi was a bully—arrogant and unreasonable. He wasn't a good person, anyway."

"...You're missing the point," Bei Bei muttered, exasperated.

Taking a deep breath, he clarified, "Yes, Su Yu was the one who destroyed Xu Sanshi's Xuanwu bloodline, reducing him to an ordinary person. Xu Sanshi was once one of the inner court's most promising candidates, but now he's completely sidelined."

"I heard people say Xu Sanshi brought it upon himself, though," Tang Ya said innocently.

Bei Bei was speechless. Technically, she wasn't wrong. Xu Sanshi's actions had indeed warranted his fate—he had tried to take someone's life, after all.