Douluo Continent: I, Huo Yuhao, have a Beast Taming Space

Chapter 71 Confidence
His answer, brimming with youthful exuberance and absolute confidence, echoed clearly before the Sea God Pavilion.

Without the slightest hesitation, without the utmost humility, it was as if he were stating a self-evident fact.

Looking at him, at the starlight in the boy's eyes, at the unwavering determination that seemed to bear all ambition, the wrinkles on Mu En's face slowly smoothed out, finally turning into an extremely gratified and relieved smile.

"Okay, okay..."

Moon's voice carried a sense of relief.

"With your words, I am relieved."

Then, he raised his voice slightly and spoke to the empty space behind him: "Xuanzi".

As soon as he finished speaking, a somewhat bloated figure emerged awkwardly from behind the golden ancient tree. Who else could it be but Elder Xuan?

At this moment, however, his old face was noticeably dark, and he glared at Huo Yuhao with a complicated expression.

Huo Yuhao's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face. He chuckled awkwardly, "Elder Xuan, you...you haven't left yet?"

Old Master Xuan snorted irritably, his beard twitching, but surprisingly, he didn't lash out. He simply spoke in a muffled voice.

"If I were to pass away, how could I hear someone gossiping about my glorious deeds behind my back?"

Despite this, there was no real anger in the depths of his eyes; instead, there was a hint of helplessness and... barely perceptible agreement.

Doesn't he know his own character?

The mistakes and losses he made while leading the team in the past have always been a thorn in his side.

Although Huo Yuhao's words were blunt and harsh, they were also the truth, leaving him unable to refute them, and even adding to his guilt.

"Mr. Mu."

Elder Xuan turned to Mu En and bowed respectfully.

Mu En nodded, his expression regaining the dignity of the Sea God Pavilion Master. His gaze swept over Elder Xuan, finally settling on Huo Yuhao, and he said clearly, word by word, "Xuanzi, you are here to bear witness. I hereby declare that the Sea God Pavilion's decision is officially confirmed from this moment on."

"Huo Yuhao is the successor of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy! When he is strong enough, he can directly succeed to the position and become the new Lord of the Sea God Pavilion, leading Shrek Academy!"

Despite being mentally prepared, Xuan Lao was still deeply shocked to hear Moon's formal and unequivocal announcement.

He took a deep breath, calmed his turbulent emotions, and bowed solemnly: "Yes! Xuanzi will remember!"

Mu En's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao again.

"Yuhao, the future rise and fall of Shrek Academy, the foundation of its millennia-long legacy—do you dare to take on this heavy responsibility? Are you willing to shoulder it?"

Huo Yuhao straightened his back without flinching.

"Why don't you dare!"

"it is good!"

Moon's smile deepened.

He then looked at Elder Xuan and instructed, "Xuanzi, you will still lead the team to the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament."

"On the way, and during the competition, when you encounter important decisions, especially those concerning the safety of the team members and tactical strategies, remember to listen to Yuhao's opinions more often."

Moon emphasized the words "listen more".

Elder Xuan opened his mouth, as if to refute.

What does a little kid like him know about the big picture?

But when he thought of Huo Yuhao's conversation with Mu En about the future of Shrek Academy, and the composure, insight, and strength that Huo Yuhao showed far beyond his age, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

He seemed a little awkward, but he nodded nonetheless and said in a low voice, "...Understood, Elder Mu."

Upon seeing this, Huo Yuhao immediately cupped his hands in greeting to Elder Xuan. "Elder Xuan is experienced and highly respected. If I have any oversights at the time, I humbly request your guidance and timely correction."

These words, which gave him ample face, made Elder Xuan's expression much better. He hummed twice, which was taken as an agreement.

……

As dusk deepened, Mu En offered Huo Yuhao a few more words of encouragement and personally escorted him to the Sea God Pavilion. He then opened a passage leading to the core area of ​​the Golden Tree's underground, allowing Huo Yuhao to enter and cultivate there for a period of time, as a welcoming gift to the new heir.

Afterwards, Mu En slowly returned to the recliner, while Elder Xuan remained standing in the same spot, his expression shifting.

Mu En looked at him, smiled gently, and said, "What's wrong, Xuanzi? Are you still feeling uneasy or resentful?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan quickly composed himself and respectfully replied, "Elder Mu, no. Your decision is naturally based on your own reasoning. Although I, Xuanzi, may sometimes be a bit muddle-headed, I have absolutely no ulterior motives towards you or Shrek Academy! Since you have made your decision, I will do my best to cooperate."

His words sounded a little awkward, but the loyalty in his tone was unquestionable.

Moon nodded in satisfaction. He knew that Xuanzi might have many flaws, but his loyalty to Shrek Academy and his respect for him were beyond doubt.

He slowly lay back in his chair, gazing at the sunset that was gradually being replaced by stars.

“Xuanzi, don’t underestimate Yuhao. I’m not talking about his potential, but about his current state. If it really comes down to a fight to the death, you… might not be able to do anything to him.”

Elder Xuan was stunned, almost thinking he had misheard. He subconsciously retorted, "Elder Mu, you...you must be joking, right? I accept Yuhao's talent, his insight, and even the things he said about me behind my back! I'll even accept it if you tell me to listen to him more in the future! But as for strength..."

He gestured excitedly.

"He's only twelve years old! A level thirty-two Soul Master! With my cultivation as a peak level ninety-eight Douluo, taking him down would be a piece of cake, a piece of cake. How could there be any surprises?"

"Hehehehe..."

Mu En let out a low, meaningful laugh, turning his head to look at Elder Xuan.

“Xuanzi, didn’t you notice? From beginning to end, when facing you and me, and even when he was ‘talking’ about you behind your back and I caught him red-handed, Xiaoyuhao’s expression…”

Moon paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately.

"He showed no unease or fear whatsoever, or rather, almost none of the negative emotions that one would expect from a weak person facing a strong person."

Elder Xuan frowned, thinking carefully, and it seemed... that was indeed the case.

Aside from a brief moment of embarrassment at the beginning, the kid quickly regained his composure and even a little arrogance.

"Judging from this kid's personality, he is intelligent, perceptive, and cautious."

Moon continued his analysis.

"There are only two possibilities that would give him such confidence to remain calm and composed in the face of people with cultivation levels like yours and mine."

"First, he was certain that he was absolutely safe at Shrek Academy, in our presence, and that we posed no threat to him whatsoever. This confidence stemmed from absolute trust in the environment and the people around him."

"second."

Moon's voice deepened.

"He possesses extremely strong self-confidence. Even if... in the unlikely event that someone wants to harm him, he has enough trump cards and means to ensure his safe escape!"

Looking at Elder Xuan's gradually changing expression, Mu En slowly said, "And I... based on my years of experience judging people, I think he probably... has both of these points."

"How can it be!"

Elder Xuan still found it hard to believe.

"Elder Mu, no matter how extraordinary Yuhao's talent is, he's only twelve years old and at level thirty-two! What makes him so special..."

(End of this chapter)