Princess Xu Jiujiu
Fan Quan nodded. "When this old minister saw this result, he was just as surprised as Your Majesty."
"I never imagined that Huo Yuhao was actually a descendant of the White Tiger Duke."
Xu Jiawei quickly composed himself, for as an emperor, he could not afford to lose his composure for too long.
He took a deep breath and continued to look at the documents in his hands.
The content is minimal, only a few thin pages.
However, the general outline of Huo Yuhao's situation has been clearly explained.
He was the child of White Tiger Duke and a maid in his household, and was neglected and bullied from a young age.
When he was six years old, he ran away from home with his mother and disappeared into the crowd.
When they reappeared, they were already at the Shrek Academy.
At that time, Huo Yuhao was already an absolute genius.
An eleven-year-old Soul Ancestor with Twin Martial Souls, he was highly valued by the Shrek Academy and regarded as their future hope.
Xu Jiawei flipped through the pages one by one, taking in the information.
A moment later, he put down the documents in his hand and leaned back in his chair.
A complex light flickered in those eyes.
He stared silently at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Xu Jiawei and White Tiger Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger usually address each other as brothers.
But as the emperor of a country, he was naturally also a political being.
Those superficial friendships are all built on a balance of interests.
To be honest, he didn't want a Super Douluo to appear in the White Tiger Duke Mansion.
After all, the Star Luo Empire once belonged to the Dai Clan.
The decline of the Dai Clan in those days allowed the Xu Clan of the Star Crown Sect to rise to power.
If the Dai Clan becomes powerful, the throne of the Star Luo Empire might change hands again, which is something Xu Jiawei absolutely does not want to see.
However, judging from the information, Huo Yuhao and the lineage of the White Tiger Duke have already become estranged.
The humiliation, the indifference, the harm—all of these filled the boy with hatred for that family.
Xu Jiawei sees this as a good thing.
After a long silence, Xu Jiawei looked at Fan Quan.
Those eyes had regained their former calm and depth.
"Thank you for your hard work, Grand Chancellor."
Fan Quan repeatedly said he dared not, bowing slightly, his face showing signs of fatigue.
"This old minister is advanced in years and not as robust and healthy as Your Majesty."
"We are preparing to return to rest. We hope Your Majesty will grant our request."
Xu Jiawei quickly got up to see him off.
"Grand Chancellor, you should go back and rest early."
"National affairs are still the responsibility of the Grand Chancellor."
Fan Quan nodded and turned to leave.
Xu Jiawei stood at the door, watching Fan Quan's departing figure, and suddenly chuckled.
He thought to himself, "As expected of a veteran official who has served three dynasties, his ability to read people and expressions is truly remarkable."
Knowing that he needed to be alone at that moment, I took the initiative to leave.
Such a sense of propriety and tact are not something everyone possesses.
He turned and went back to his desk, where he sat down.
He then summoned his personal attendant and ordered, "Go and fetch the princess."
Not long after, a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old entered Xu Jiawei's study.
She had fair skin and an extremely beautiful face. Dressed in an elegant palace dress, she exuded a noble air.
Moreover, the distance of each step she took was almost equal, as if it had been measured.
That's the result of royal etiquette training; it's a habit ingrained in their bones.
She is Xu Jiawei's youngest sister, the princess of the Star Luo Empire — Xu Jiujiu!
After Xu Jiujiu, Xu Jiu walked to the desk, looked at Xu Jiawei who was engrossed in his work, and asked softly, "Brother, what brings you here so late?"
Without wasting any words, Xu Jiawei finished reviewing a memorial, put down his pen, and handed the information about Huo Yuhao to Xu Jiujiu.
"Take a look."
Xu Jiujiu, he took the documents and looked down at them.
She was stunned at first glance.
On that stunningly beautiful face, an expression almost identical to Xu Jiawei's appeared.
Then she suddenly looked up at Xu Jiawei and exclaimed in surprise, "He's the son of the White Tiger Duke?!"
Xu Jiawei nodded.
"Let's watch it first and then we'll talk."
After Xu Jiujiu, he lowered his head and continued reading.
She skimmed through the information quickly.
The expression on that stunningly beautiful face kept changing.
Surprise, realization, contemplation, and finally, a complex mix of emotions.
She looked up at Xu Jiawei, her voice tinged with emotion.
"I never expected that Duchess Zhu Yunqing, who comes from the Zhu Clan family, would be so jealous."
Xu Jiawei did not respond to his sister's assessment.
Then, his tone suddenly became serious.
"Jiujiu, go and make contact with this Huo Yuhao."
"With such talent, he's guaranteed to become a Super Douluo in the future."
He smiled Xu Jiujiu, a hint of understanding flashing in his bright eyes.
"Don't worry, brother," she said, her voice light and confident. "I have experience in befriending people like this."
As a princess of the royal family, winning people's hearts is not unfamiliar to her.
Xu Jiujiu, he turned and left, his footsteps gradually fading into the distance.
Xu Jiawei was the only one left in the study.
He leaned back in his chair, staring at the closed door, a complex light flickering in his eyes.
After a moment, he murmured to himself, "Although he's a few years Jiujiu... if it works out, it would be a good match."
Clearly, Xu Jiawei's intentions went beyond simply getting Xu Jiujiu to befriend Huo Yuhao.
It would be even better if the two of them could end up as a couple!
The Star Emperor Auction House is the largest auction house in Star Luo City, and its "owner" is none other than the Star Luo Imperial Family.
As night fell and the city lights came on, the area outside the auction hall was bustling with activity, with cars and people coming and going.
Shrek Academy is not scheduled to play any matches today.
So in the evening, Wang Yan led everyone to attend this auction that focused on Soul Tool.
To be honest, the teachers and students of the Martial Soul Department at the Shrek Academy generally look down on Soul Tool.
They believe in their own power, considering martial spirits to be the fundamental element, while Soul Tool are merely unorthodox methods.
However, Wang Yan was an exception.
He is optimistic about the development of Soul Tool, believing it to be the future trend.
At this moment, in a private box at the auction, Wang Yan looked at Huo Yuhao with a complicated expression and a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Yuhao, this vicious blade is notorious for its vengeful nature and may indeed be somewhat malevolent. You acted somewhat impulsively."
Just now, Huo Yuhao bid 100,000 Gold Soul Coin to acquire the Cursed Blade Shiling, ranked ninety-ninth on the Engraving Knife Ranking.
The knife was entirely black, exuding an eerie aura. It was said that all its previous owners had met untimely deaths, making it a notorious murder weapon.
With Huo Yuhao's Divine Power at the Spirit Abyss Realm, he hadn't noticed anything unusual about the carving knife just now.
But his teacher, Electrolux, reminded him that this carving knife was no ordinary tool; it was crafted from Life Gold and was a rare treasure.
Upon hearing what the teacher said, memories flooded back to Huo Yuhao's mind.
He wondered, could this be the Blade of Life recorded in later history?
Very likely!
After all, Electrolux's judgment is never wrong.
So he immediately made up his mind and took the picture.
Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Yan and said, "Teacher, don't worry, I'm not a reckless person. Since I dared to bid on it, I naturally have a way to deal with the evil spirit on it."
Huo Yuhao has always been perceived as calm and reliable.
Hearing this, Wang Yan felt relieved and didn't say anything more.