The Star Luo Empire's wealth was no less than that of the Heaven Dou Empire. Occupying the warm south, blessed with favorable weather and abundant rainfall, its vast territory was all fertile land. Grain rotted in warehouses with no one to claim it.
After settling in, over the next few days, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing played the role of gracious hosts, taking the two of them through every interesting place in Star Luo City, including gathering places for Soul Masters and nobles such as the Star Luo Soul Fighting Arena and the Star Luo Grand Auction House.
Over those days, they entered and left the Star Luo Imperial Palace freely, yet no one raised any objections. This let Zhao Xuan realize that the royal families of Douluo Continent differed somewhat from those on Earth.
Back on Earth, let alone outsiders like Zhao Xuan, even princes and princesses could not enter and leave the imperial palace so freely.
That day, Dai Mubai brought Zhao Xuan and the others back to their arranged residence, only to find a figure standing before the door. The figure looked somewhat familiar—it was the middle-aged general who had presided over the Hundred Cities Alliance that day.
Seeing them return, he stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Crown Prince, and esteemed guests."
He wore gleaming armor, and every movement carried a soldier's crisp efficiency. As he bent down, his calm gaze swept over them, lingering especially on Zhao Xuan without the slightest attempt at concealment.
Dai Mubai did not dare put on airs and hurriedly helped him up. This middle-aged general was his father Dai Haotian's confidant, one of the commanders in charge of the Star Luo Royal Guard. He had followed Dai Haotian for many years and could be considered an elder who had watched him