**Chapter 61: Miss Meng's Legs? This is a Battle Armor (2300 words)**
Seeing that Yuhao and his sister's soul power reacted, Xiao Hongchen's eyes lit up, and he was secretly surprised...
Hey! No! His sister and Yuhao were holding hands, their eyes intertwined with a hint of affection. How could he, as a brother, be surprised!
Thinking of this, Xiao Hongchen's surprise dissipated, and a chill ran through his heart. He sighed softly, and his face was full of sadness.
"Could it be that this blue-haired man from heaven is going to become my brother-in-law?"
Xiao Hongchen was in a very complicated mood at the moment. On the one hand, Huo Yuhao's talent was extremely superior in every aspect and could be described as perfect.
There was a voice deep in Xiao Hongchen's heart: Is he willing to give Yuhao to a girl other than his sister? Xiao Hongchen was not willing at all.
Huo Yuhao's spiritual detection assisted him in firing the cannon so happily. His shooting was accurate and powerful. Xiao Hongchen simply loved it.
Of course, he didn't have any special hobbies, and he wouldn't make a decision that went against his ancestors. He just felt that Huo Yuhao was much more friendly.
On the other hand, Xiao Hongchen touched his chin and couldn't help muttering to himself, "It seems that only Yuhao's superior appearance and outstanding talent are worthy of my sister."
Yes, Xiao Hongchen was afraid that the cabbage would run away in the past two days, but now he had slowly accepted the fact that his sister and the blue-haired man had fallen from the sky.
But when he faced it, his super cute beautiful girl sister was going to be kidnapped...
He still couldn't help feeling sad in his heart.
Xiao Hongchen looked melancholy and sighed as he slowly took out a pill and put it in his mouth.
No wonder his sister had such a strong liking for Yuhao. There was a reaction between the soul powers. Could it be that it was destined by heaven?
The adult didn't think so: the plan to try the martial soul fusion technique was not set up this way.
In the trial field, Huo Yuhao carefully controlled the purity of the original ice martial soul, and Meng Hongchen couldn't hide her excitement; her eyes, like red agate, flickered.
Feeling the fusion of their soul power, a blush appeared on her beautiful cheeks.
Meng Hongchen suppressed the trembling in her heart: "Yuhao, do you know that this is the reaction of our first attempt at ice soul power?"
"It means that if we experiment and practice more for a while, there is a high probability that we can discover the martial soul fusion technique."
Huo Yuhao nodded and smiled warmly. "Well, Sister Meng, for the time being, let's regard this as a chance to enhance the strength of both of us in the future."
The appearance that the Snow Empress soul brought to Huo Yuhao made Meng Hongchen unable to withstand the test when she first saw him; she couldn't help but show her good impression of him.
And now, with the ice soul power of the two showing this reaction, Meng Hongchen's eyes were full of joy for meeting the "dear person" in her life, which she couldn't hide.
Huo Yuhao noticed Meng Hongchen's red eyes as she activated the martial soul. She looked at him with a tenderness that was hard to describe...
While he was thinking, the girl's joyful voice sounded.
"Yuhao, sister is happy today. Tell me what reward you want."
Huo Yuhao was stunned for a moment. He was not the kind of immature boy. Seeing Meng Hongchen approach with her red eyes, he immediately understood what she meant—she wanted to...
Although adults arranged various plots in the Tang Family Continent, especially with Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai of Dou Yi indulging in romance at a young age, it was difficult for Huo Yuhao to change his mind. After all, he was considered a good young man in his previous life.
"Puff~"
Seeing Huo Yuhao thinking seriously, Meng Hongchen suddenly smiled softly and gently pinched his cheek with her tender little hand.
"Yuhao, you are younger than me. Why are you pretending to be mature, huh?"
"You look so thin and weak; you should eat more in Illustrious Virtue Hall in the future. I will raise you well and make you, Brother Yuhao, stronger."
Meng Hongchen spoke in the tone of someone who would raise him in the future, and the blush on her face dissipated, returning to her usual energetic demeanor.
But it could be felt that the boundary between her and Huo Yuhao was getting weaker and weaker.
"Ahem, Meng, be careful; this is for Grandpa to see."
Xiao Hongchen came over with the soul guidance recorder and then gave each of them a pill to nourish the spiritual power.
The more he listened to what his sister said just now, the more he felt that his sister wanted to nurture Yuhao for a few years before doing something big when the time was right.
Meng Hongchen curled her lips. "I know, brother. If Grandpa knew that you didn't help me and Yuhao, he might scold you."
She closed her martial soul with a thought, and at the moment the ice soul power dissipated, Meng Hongchen's long silver-white hair spread out, the red in her eyes gradually faded, and the bow tied in her hair slowly fell from the air.
She reached out to catch the bow and smiled. "Yuhao, help me put it on."
Xiao Hongchen was about to say something and then took the initiative to help Meng Hongchen comb her hair but was dissuaded by her dangerous glare.
Huo Yuhao did not refuse and carefully helped Meng Hongchen tie her silver-white hair into a ponytail.
Meng Hongchen wore a silver-white dress today; her face was fair and delicate, and her silver earrings sparkled in the sun.
"Grandpa, we and Yuhao have tried the martial soul fusion technique."
Xiao Hongchen handed the soul guidance recorder to Grandpa: "But there is no complementarity between my soul power and Yuhao's. His flame strength is too high, and it is somewhat restrained by my gold soul power."
Jing Hongchen laughed. "It's okay to laugh; yours is not important."
Immediately, his tone became urgent, and his eyes wandered between Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen.
"What about Meng? How are Meng and Yuhao doing?"
Xiao Hongchen simply said, "Meng and Yuhao's ice soul power has reacted, and it should take some time to run in. After more exploration, there will probably be a martial soul fusion technique."
Jing Hongchen slapped the table excitedly and laughed heartily: "Haha... Good, good!"
"As long as there is a reaction, that is a very good start."
Remembering the topic he discussed with Mr. Kong... the teacher, friend, and lover with the surname Hongchen, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but put on a kind and amiable smile.
"Yuhao, Meng, you don't have to go to the soul guidance trial field from now on. You can go directly to each other's rooms to practice."
After talking with Master Kong, Jing Hongchen thought Huo Yuhao looked more and more like his future grandson-in-law.
Meng Hongchen smiled and nodded.
Xiao Hongchen's heart skipped a beat. Yuhao and his sister had just passed the experiment of martial soul fusion and ignited new sparks.
If they could enter and exit each other's rooms at will, with the close relationship between them, it would be easier for them to contact each other in the future. If they weren't careful, the distance of contact might be close to zero, or even... Xiao Hongchen felt bitter.
Xiao Hongchen said tentatively, "Grandpa, Yuhao and Meng are often more curious at this age, and they always have a strong interest in some things."
"Especially being easily attracted to new things. If Yuhao and Meng always run to each other's rooms, isn't it a bit concerning?"
"Xiao, listen to what you are saying!"
Jing Hongchen immediately blew his beard and glared. This was simply compromising the relationship between Yuhao and Meng.
"Do you have an opinion on my arrangement or your sister's?"
He was very dissatisfied with Xiao Hongchen's previous statement.
Meng and Yuhao have cultivated their relationship for a few years, so they are at the age to engage.
And today, the ice soul power of the two has reacted, indicating that Yuhao and his granddaughter were developing positively.
You kid is hindering him.
Jing Hongchen narrowed his eyes and stared at Xiao Hongchen. With his knowledge of his grandson, plus he has always cherished his sister as a precious plant, he instantly saw little thought that he didn't want his sister to run away with Yuhao easily.
He said meaningfully, "Xiao, Grandpa wants to treat Yuhao as a half-grandson to train. Can you understand what Grandpa means?"
"..." Xiao Hongchen felt even more bitter and extremely sad. As expected, Grandpa highly recognized Yuhao and regarded him as his future grandson-in-law.
"Well, okay... Grandpa, I understand."
Xiao Hongchen opened his mouth and finally compromised.
He was already facing the facts, but he didn't want Yuhao and his sister to develop too fast, which would be bad for both of them.
Then Jing Hongchen instructed Yuhao and his granddaughter that before the next Soul Master Competition, they should focus on cultivation as much as possible, and they must not slack off regarding soul engineering cultivation.
Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen nodded.
After giving these instructions, Jing Hongchen looked at his grandson and said gently, "Xiao, now you can set aside those concerns."
"Yeah." With Grandpa's words, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Jing Hongchen smiled with satisfaction.
The farmers all expressed their absolute support for Huo Yuhao and Meng Hongchen's relationship. How could you, a farmer protecting the cabbage, have any objections?
"Xiao, you and Meng have been selected as reserve team members for the next All-Continent High-Level Soul Master Fighting Soul Competition."
"If Yuhao can break through to a three-ring soul master before the competition begins, he will also be selected by me as a reserve team member. At that time, the three of you will be comrades-in-arms fighting side by side."
"You and Yuhao should get to know each other, and you must not have any hostility or prejudice. If there is any conflict, come to me as soon as possible, and Grandpa will help mediate."
Xiao Hongchen immediately showed a bright smile and subconsciously hooked Huo Yuhao's shoulder.
"Grandpa, you don't have to worry about this at all."
He briefly told Jing Hongchen about the significant amplification effect of Huo Yuhao's soul guidance turret.
The perspective, precise saturation strikes, and artillery utilization rate were almost 100%.
"I love Yuhao's spirit detection sharing. With this soul skill assisting me, my combat power has increased many times."
Jing Hongchen smiled amiably. He had expected this result long ago. He stepped forward and patted his grandson's arm to encourage him.
"That's good. As long as you and Yuhao don't have conflicts and get along well for a semester, you will shine in the next soul master competition."
Now Jing Hongchen was cultivating the relationship between Yuhao and his granddaughter. The final harvest was more than just a student with great potential.
He also heard from Xu Sheng that Huo Yuhao had given part of the patent for forging technology to Illustrious Virtue Hall.
This showed Huo Yuhao's character, sincere to others, kind-hearted, and having excellent moral character (which Huo Yuhao himself didn't know about the latter two), and his relationship with his granddaughter was developing so well.
Jing Hongchen had every reason to do his best to cultivate him into a pillar of Illustrious Virtue Hall.
This has to mention a certain unprofessional master, a grudge. All in is a kind of wisdom, provided that the person who invests knows how to repay kindness.
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In the evening, Huo Yuhao finished his meal with the Hongchen siblings and returned to his room in Illustrious Virtue Hall.
He took out the Heavy Xuan ruler and practiced the hundred-forging purification for two hours, successfully forging three hundred-forged titanium gold pieces.
"Well... let's try to study the design of the battle armor."
Huo Yuhao sat in front of the laboratory table, took out a few pieces of white paper, and attempted to draw a draft.
The battle armor is composed of eleven parts such as the headband, chest armor, and hand armor, which are assembled and forged together.
Regardless of whether the design succeeds or not, he has to try.
Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment: "The one-word battle armor needs five rings to wear."
"Today, I experimented with the martial soul fusion skills with Miss Meng, so I will try to design the drawings according to her body shape and the characteristics of Vermilion Clear Ice Toad martial soul."
The shapes and characteristics of each part of the battle armor differ. It is necessary to understand what effect each battle armor component will have on the corresponding part and what kind of gain effect it will bring.
For example, the headband improves mental power, the arm armor mainly enhances strength, and the hand armor improves the penetration of soul skills.
Time passed by, and the ground was scattered with scraps of battle armor component designs.
Huo Yuhao sighed. "Hey, these parts are designed just like ordinary paintings. They lack the key elements of battle armor design; they are merely lifelike sketches."
The design drafts he was practicing included headbands, chest armor, thigh armor, calf armor, etc.
At this time, he heard a slight "buzzing" sound from the door.
Meng Hongchen walked in with light steps. Seeing the scattered drawings on the ground, her sky-blue eyes were slightly puzzled. She picked up two of them casually.
It was the thigh armor and calf armor.
"Huh? Is this a girl's leg?"
Meng Hongchen felt more and more familiar. She looked at the drawings on the table and then glanced down at herself.
Why does it feel like her leg?
(End of this chapter)