Maidservant Zhu Lu, Sister-in-law Xu Yun

"Young Master Gu Tian!"

Just then, a crisp female voice rang out from not far away.

It was a young girl with a curvaceous figure, waist-length black hair, and a cold, aloof expression.

"Zhu Lu!"

Seeing who had arrived, a smile appeared on Gu Tian's face.

The identity of this young girl was far from ordinary; she was a named character even in the original work.

She was none other than Zhu Lu, the daughter of the Hell Spirit Cat Zhu Family.

After seeing the Sky Curtain above the firmament and realizing the intentions of the Star Luo Empire's royal family, the Zhu Family had shamelessly sent Zhu Lu—who was originally supposed to be betrothed to Dai Huabin—to Gu Tian's side.

They claimed that Gu Tian lacked a trustworthy maidservant, and that Zhu Lu was a perfect fit in terms of both age and talent.

Regarding this, Xu Jiawei had adopted a tacit attitude.

In the last few decades, the Dai Family and the Zhu Family had indeed become a bit too close. Taking this opportunity to drive a wedge between the two families held only benefits for him and no drawbacks.

As for Gu Tian, he accepted all comers; it would be a waste not to take such a fat sheep delivered right to his doorstep.

After all, Zhu Lu was one of the rare beauties in the original work, and her figure in the future would become just as explosive as that of her ancestor, Zhu Zhuqing.

"Young Master Gu Tian, it's time to eat."

The little loli Zhu Lu said

Seeing this, Zhu Lu explained a bit weakly.

"I'm not angry. You'll get used to it slowly."

Hearing this, Gu Tian was slightly taken aback, then smiled indifferently.

"Mm." Zhu Lu nodded slightly.

"Let's go, don't keep them waiting too long!"

Facing Zhu Lu's adorable appearance, Gu Tian couldn't help but smile, and even his complicated mood relaxed quite a bit.

Watching Gu Tian's retreating back, a stunningly beautiful smile bloomed on Zhu Lu's originally cold and pretty face.

It was just a pity that no one saw such a rare sight.

"Lu'er, don't just stand there, let's go!"

Gu Tian turned his head and waved at Zhu Lu.

"..."

Zhu Lu returned to her previous expressionless look and quickly followed after him.

At this moment, inside a grand hall in the Star Luo Imperial Palace specifically designated for dining, the entire family of Xu Jiawei had already gathered.

"Xiao Tian."

Xu Jiawei nodded at Gu Tian with a beaming smile.

Over the past half-month, in order to maintain a good relationship with Gu Tian and give him a greater sense of belonging to the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiawei had taken quite a few actions.

Otherwise, with the Star Luo Empire's numerous affairs, how would Xu Jiawei, an emperor dedicated to governing with diligence, have the time to enjoy dinner with his family every day?

"Brother." Gu Tian bowed slightly.

His form of address for Xu Jiawei was completely different from before, appearing much closer.

And this was the result of Xu Jiawei's efforts over the past half-month.

Gu Tian was naturally well aware of this.

However, he chose to go with the flow.

"Someone has quite the ego!"

Xu Yun glanced at Gu Tian with displeasure and said in a somewhat sarcastic tone, "To actually make so many of us wait for one person."

"Then, I wonder how long Miss Xu Yun has been waiting for me?" Gu Tian said casually.

Gu Tian had long since grown accustomed to Xu Yun picking faults with him at every turn.

If it were anyone else, Gu Tian certainly wouldn't indulge them, but who could blame him when Xu Yun was not only his sister-in-law but also a cute little loli?

They say one's values follow one's looks, and that really isn't wrong.

Even when this little loli Xu Yun picked a fight for no reason, it was impossible to feel any ill will toward her.

As for why Xu Yun couldn't stand Gu Tian so much.

It was actually quite funny; it was entirely because she believed Gu Tian was a peerless scumbag who had let down her sister, Xu Jiujiu.

Seeing this scene, the few people present felt somewhat helpless.

For the past half month, the two of them had been bickering like this.

At first, they would try to intervene, but by now, they had slowly grown used to it.

"Yun'er!" Xu Jiawei gave a light reprimand.

Hearing this, Xu Yun shrank her neck and pouted, not saying anything further.

Among everyone, aside from the late Emperor who had passed away, the person she feared most was her brother, Xu Jiawei.

The servants brought out the various dishes from the kitchen one by one.

Xu Jiawei was the first to pick up his chopsticks.

The others followed suit and began to eat.

Eat without speaking, sleep without talking.

Although this world didn't have that specific saying, whenever it was time to eat, everyone would become exceptionally quiet, especially those with a certain status and standing.

"Xiao Tian, how has your cultivation been going during this time?"

After dinner, Xu Jiawei asked Gu Tian with a smile.

"Brother, I have already broken through to level 28. I estimate that in less than a week, I will be able to officially break through to level 30."

Gu Tian replied without any concealment.

After all, the Sky Curtain had already exposed his future.

No matter how outrageous it seemed, they would find it perfectly normal.

At this point, playing the pig to eat the tiger would just be brain-dead.

It would be better to lay everything out in the open to increase his own value.

Hearing this, Xu Jiawei gasped.

To reach the realm of a 30th-level Soul Elder less than a month after awakening his Martial Soul—even Xu Jiawei, the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, had never heard of such an outrageous thing.

However, once he thought of the incredible achievements Gu Tian would have in the future, his Innate Soul Power of level 20, and his heaven-defying Martial Soul, Xu Jiawei inexplicably felt it was normal.

"A six-year-old Soul Elder? I'm afraid even the Sea God Tang San from ten thousand years ago couldn't compare to him!" the Empress of Star Luo exclaimed.

"Imperial Sister-in-law, what do you mean 'I'm afraid'? Though I don't want to admit it, that guy definitely can't compare to him!"

Xu Yun pouted her cute little lips, standing up for Gu Tian.

"Yun'er, watch your tongue! And you too, Empress!"

Xu Jiawei's expression shifted as he reprimanded them.

After the exposure from the Sky Curtain, although they didn't know the true purpose of Tang San's ten-thousand-year grand plan, it certainly wasn't anything good.

Moreover, for the people of the Star Luo Empire, this renowned Sea God, Tang San, was clearly their great enemy.

After all, in the Sky Curtain, their future Emperor had disrupted a grand plan that the other party had been plotting for ten thousand years.

Anyone else wouldn't let such a thing go, let alone a high and mighty Deity.

Furthermore, the people of the Star Luo Empire had never been particularly fond of the Sea God Tang San, or rather, the First Generation Shrek Seven Devils who had already ascended to godhood.

Otherwise, things wouldn't have remained so calm after the Xu family usurped the throne from the Dai family.

Therefore, aside from the Sun Moon Empire, the Star Luo Empire had the fewest followers of the Sea God on the entire Douluo Continent.

This had shaped the current attitude of the Star Luo Empire toward the Sea God Tang San.

However, Tang San was, after all, a high and mighty God. Although there had been no movement from him for some unknown reason, no one knew what kind of methods he possessed, so it was best not to mention him whenever possible.

This was the reason Xu Jiawei had reprimanded Xu Yun and the Empress.

"Brother, there is no need to be so alarmed. Deities are not as powerful as you imagine."

"Besides, a day in the heavens is a year on earth. Since there hasn't been the slightest movement from them until now..."

Looking at Xu Jiawei, Gu Tian smiled and reassured him, "This also means that for a very long time, they won't have any movement at all."

"A day in the heavens, a year on earth."

Hearing this, a look of realization immediately appeared on Xu Jiawei's face. As shrewd as he was, he quickly understood the meaning behind Gu Tian's words and feigned surprise, "I didn't expect this rumor to be true."

The few people beside them were full of question marks; how had they never heard of such a rumor?

Only Xu Jiujiu's beautiful eyes revealed a thoughtful look.