Chapter 55: Huo Yutong's Confession

Chapter 55: Huo Yutong's Confession

"Do you believe me?"

Facing Huo Yutong's evasion, Lin Qinghan suddenly asked her a question.

"I…" Huo Yutong looked at Lin Qinghan's serious and sincere eyes and nodded subconsciously. "I believe Brother Qinghan."

"If I ask you to fight a powerful enemy with me one day, are you willing to go with me? Of course, if you agree, I will give you resources to help you grow."

Lin Qinghan took the opportunity to directly state his purpose. In short, he wanted Huo Yutong to be his subordinate.

Although the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Emperor that should have belonged to Huo Yutong had been taken by him, Huo Yutong herself had unlimited potential, and her main strength in the later stages came from her Spirit Eyes Martial Soul.

The strength of a main body martial soul is judged by its importance. The Spirit Eyes Martial Soul, which involves the eyes and brain, is undoubtedly tied to two of the most crucial organs in the human body.

It also seemed that Huo Yutong's destiny as the child of fate was still intact. She could obtain the spirit detection soul skill, which helped explain her potential.

"Then Brother Qinghan, are you willing to listen to my story?"

After taking the Xuanshui Pill from Lin Qinghan, Huo Yutong's eyes were slightly red, as if she was about to reveal something painful.

"I'm all ears." Lin Qinghan looked at Huo Yutong, understanding that she had calmed down but also knowing that her confession was important.

"My mother was a servant in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. My biological father is the current White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao. But since I can remember, I've never seen him. My mother didn't receive any preferential treatment in the mansion. In fact, because of the Duchess's targeting, her situation was worse than that of ordinary servants. She worked hard to support me…"

Huo Yutong's voice wavered as she recalled the time spent with her mother. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"When I was nine years old, my mother was washing clothes when Dai Huabin crossed her path. He attacked my mother for not saluting him. She was seriously injured and developed a long-term illness. When I was ten…"

Huo Yutong couldn't continue. Lin Qinghan hugged her tightly, trying to comfort her.

Although he was already aware of Huo Yutong's tragic past, hearing her speak about it firsthand deeply affected him.

The cruelty of it all—the maid, a nobleman's plaything, mistreated and ignored. Her mother was targeted by the Duchess, and because Huo Yutong was a girl, she too suffered. Dai Huabin was twisted, attacking a helpless woman just because she didn't salute him.

What a perverse family the White Tiger Duke's family must be, Lin Qinghan thought to himself, his heart heavy with disdain. He gently passed a handkerchief to Huo Yutong, who had composed herself somewhat.

"I didn't realize you'd been through so much. But are you seeking revenge? I can help you."

"Are you willing to help me take revenge? That's the entire White Tiger Duke's Mansion!"

Huo Yutong took the handkerchief from Lin Qinghan and wiped her face, stunned by his offer. In her mind, even if she gave everything to Lin Qinghan, it would be too much for him to take on her cause.

"You are more valuable than you think. Have you thought this through?"

Lin Qinghan gently pinched Huo Yutong's cheek, trying to lighten the mood with a little joke.

"If that's the case, then…"

Huo Yutong's expression turned serious. She took a half step back, as if about to kneel before Lin Qinghan.

But Lin Qinghan stopped her, reassuring her that she didn't need to do that, even if she was loyal.

"I am willing, Brother Qinghan. I dream of avenging my mother! For this, I won't hesitate to face the strongest enemies alongside you in the future!"

Huo Yutong's face hardened with determination. She silently swore that if Lin Qinghan truly helped her, her life would belong to him.

"Good, you can still call me Brother from now on. And take this. It will help improve your soul power."

Lin Qinghan helped Huo Yutong up and handed her a red box—the Soul-raising Pill.

Lin Qinghan felt a sense of satisfaction. He hadn't expected that the bond he'd formed with Huo Yutong after the Ma Xiaotao attack would lead to her loyalty.

"Take the Xuanshui Pill first when you get back. In five days, take the Soul-raising Pill I gave you. It should increase your soul power by two levels. The last Xuanshui Pill should be taken half a month later."

Lin Qinghan gave her a precise schedule, expecting that these pills would raise her soul power by about four levels. Huo Yutong had been at level thirteen for over a month, and with hard work, she might even break through to level eighteen within a month.

However, Lin Qinghan had more plans for her. Since she had accepted his help, she needed to grow at the same pace.

"Brother Qinghan, this is too precious."

"Don't refuse. This is my investment. The rewards you'll bring me in the future will far outweigh this."

Huo Yutong wanted to refuse, but Lin Qinghan insisted, and she finally accepted the pills. "Don't worry about opening your grilled fish stall yet. Your priority now is to practice. Take this too."

Lin Qinghan handed her a ring that looked like a soul-saving device. Huo Yutong blushed.

Brother Qinghan is giving me a ring? Wait, what does that mean? Have I agreed to something…?

"This is a soul-saving soul-guiding ring I made. It contains something inside. Take it now. As a student, you're busy every day, and practicing without help is a waste of time."

Lin Qinghan explained, but Huo Yutong felt a twinge of disappointment, quickly shaking off the feeling.

In her mind, Lin Qinghan was clearly recruiting her as a subordinate, so she shouldn't entertain any other thoughts.

"Okay, it seems our grilling plan for today can't happen. Let's do it another day."

Lin Qinghan, now satisfied with everything he'd arranged, motioned for Huo Yutong to follow.

Huo Yutong looked at Lin Qinghan, who looked even more noble and handsome under the sunlight. As she recalled everything he had said to her, her eyes grew a little hazy.

Mom, I think I've found someone I can entrust my life to. But the distance between him and me… it's so far.

"Alright, here we go! Let's head back together."

Huo Yutong smiled brightly and followed the boy ahead of her.

Now, he's my subordinate—or a newly recognized brother. But when I get stronger, can we get closer?

Huo Yutong was not satisfied with the current relationship.

As long as the protagonist gives benefits, it almost means that he is hers. So, this shouldn't be considered as licking, right?

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