Xu Jiujiu: Would Senior Be Willing to Serve as a Star Luo Imperial Family Consecrated?
Star Luo City truly lives up to its reputation as the capital of the Star Luo Empire, and is one of the most magnificent cities on the entire continent.
The hustle and bustle of the daytime traffic gradually subsides as dusk falls, but it doesn't truly subside; instead, it continues to flow in a different guise.
As night fell, the entire world was shrouded in a deep, Mo Lan, with a lone crescent moon hanging in the night sky and countless stars twinkling in the air.
However, in stark contrast to the tranquil starry sky above, the Star Luo City on the ground remained bustling with activity.
As dusk settles, the Soul Guidance Lamp hanging on both sides of the long street light up one after another, illuminating the entire street as if it were daytime with their warm yellow glow.
The entire city seemed to be just waking up; the nightlife of Star Luo City was only just beginning.
The Star Emperor Hotel is the most upscale and luxurious hotel in the entire Star Luo Empire.
Upon learning that Huo Yuhao had arrived in Star Luo City, Xu Jiujiu immediately arranged for him to occupy the entire top floor of the hotel.
Huo Yuhao was familiar with this place. When he came to Star Luo City with the Shrek Academy to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament, he stayed in one of the top-floor suites of this grand hotel.
After dinner, Huo Yuhao, Leng Yaozhu, and Gongyang Mo moved to a spacious and elegant reception room on the top floor.
The interior was luxurious yet understated. The three of them sat on Leather Sofa, quietly awaiting their guests for the evening.
Before long, there was a gentle knock on the door.
Gongyang Mo stepped forward and opened the door, and a slender figure appeared in Huo Yuhao's sight.
Xu Jiujiu had clearly dressed up carefully today, but not in her usual elegant princess attire.
She wore only a plain white long dress, simple and elegant in style, without too many embellishments, but the dress was perfectly cinched at the waist, outlining her tall and graceful figure.
Her long golden hair was loosely pinned up with a silver hairpin, with a few stray strands falling casually beside her ears. Her delicate face was free of makeup, but she was naturally beautiful, and even without makeup, she was still radiant and charming.
This attire diminishes the aloofness and majesty of a royal princess, while adding a touch of feminine Qingya and gentleness.
She strode into the room, her gaze falling on Huo Yuhao. A beautiful smile unconsciously curved her lips as she greeted him, "Young Master, it's been a long time."
Huo Yuhao stood up politely and returned a proper smile, "It hasn't been long, only a little over a month."
Xu Jiujiu, she gracefully sat down on the sofa opposite Huo Yuhao, her skirt flowing like water.
Hearing this, she tilted her head slightly, a faint smile playing in her bright eyes, and said in a tone that was half-joking and half-serious, "A month is not a short time. I actually hope that Young Master can stay in Star Luo City."
Leng Yaozhu's gaze swept over Xu Jiujiu, a meaningful smile curving her lips. Her face remained impassive, but she secretly used her Soul Power to send a whispered message into Huo Yuhao's ears.
"Yuhao, this girl is pretty good too."
"If you can marry Princess Star Luo Empire, wouldn't the Star Luo Imperial Family go to great lengths to pave the way for you regarding the Spirit Pagoda?"
Huo Yuhao was just about to bring his teacup to his lips when he heard this and almost choked on his tea.
He forced himself to remain calm, put down his teacup, and maintained a polite smile on his face, but secretly he hurriedly sent a telepathic message back, his voice carrying a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.
"Aunt Leng, please don't play matchmaker. Princess Jiujiu and I are just business partners."
Leng Yaozhu chuckled inwardly, finding Huo Yuhao's outward calm but inwardly anxious appearance quite amusing.
However, she wasn't someone who didn't know her limits; a little teasing was enough, so she immediately stopped joking and didn't say anything more.
She turned her gaze back to Xu Jiujiu, the smile in her eyes slowly fading, replaced by a calm and sharp expression.
According to their pre-arranged plan, it was now her turn to make her move.
"Bang!"
A sudden loud noise shattered the elegant and tranquil atmosphere of the reception room.
The door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, the heavy wooden door slamming against the wall with a dull thud.
A figure rushed in like a gust of wind, instantly blocking Xu Jiujiu's path.
Xu Jiujiu was startled by this sudden turn of events. Looking closely, a look of surprise appeared on her face, and she called out in confusion, "Manyi?"
The person who arrived was none other than her personal bodyguard and a retainer of the Star Luo royal family, Nebula Douluo Manyi.
In my Xu Jiujiu memory, Grandma Manyi was always composed and calm. Unless something extraordinary had happened, she would never have been so rude as to break down the door and barge in.
Xu Jiujiu's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously followed Manyi's gaze.
But they discovered that the direction Manyi was staring at was the cold and beautiful woman next to Huo Yuhao.
Manyi did not answer the Xu Jiujiu call, nor did she even glance at her.
Her muscles were taut to the extreme, her Soul Power was circulating rapidly, and her eyes were fixed on Leng Yaozhu as if facing a formidable enemy.
Just now, she suddenly sensed an extremely subtle yet powerful aura rising abruptly from the reception room.
Although the aura was only released briefly and then withdrawn, at Manyi's level, even a momentary leak was enough for her to make an accurate judgment.
That's at least the aura of Super Douluo, maybe even higher.
A Super Douluo she knew absolutely never appeared silently in Xu Jiujiu's room. How could she not be terrified?
Although the aura did not reveal any malice, her duty was to protect Xu Jiujiu's safety, and she could not overlook any potential threat.
So without hesitation, she burst through the door, determined to stand before Xu Jiujiu immediately to prevent any accidents.
Manyi's expression was more solemn than ever before. She stared at Leng Yaozhu and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"
Despite Manyi's wary and defensive demeanor, Leng Yaozhu picked up her teacup and took a sip.
The aura she just released was naturally intentional on her part. If she hadn't deliberately revealed it, Manyi, with her cultivation level, would have had no chance of seeing through her.
The reason she did this was quite simple.
Her purpose in coming to Star Luo City was to demonstrate her strength.
However, the Star Luo Imperial Family was a partner that Huo Yuhao had won over, and their relationship was based on mutual benefit and trust. Therefore, she naturally couldn't use her power to intimidate them like she had yesterday at Shrek.
Therefore, she had no choice but to resort to this "last resort," subtly revealing a trace of her aura so that the powerful members of the Star Luo Imperial Family would come to her.
It now appears that the "plan" worked.
Leng Yaozhu and composed. Her slender fingers rested lightly on the porcelain rim of the teacup, without even lifting her eyelids.
It was as if the Titled Douluo opposite them, exuding an imposing aura and poised to strike at any moment, did not exist.
Just then, Huo Yuhao stood up at the opportune moment.
He looked at Manyi, who seemed on high alert, and introduced her with a gentle smile, "Senior, don't be nervous. This is my teacher, Leng Yaozhu!"
Upon hearing this, the tense expression on Manyi's face visibly relaxed considerably.
Since he is Huo Yuhao's teacher, he shouldn't be an enemy.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, suppressing her outward aura, though a hint of solemnity remained in her eyes.
Xu Jiujiu also stepped out from behind Manyi. Although she was startled by Manyi's sudden intrusion, she quickly regained the composure befitting a princess.
She gave Leng Yaozhu a slight bow in a junior's greeting, her tone sincere yet elegant. "I didn't expect you to grace us Jiujiu your presence, senior. I apologize for any oversight in our hospitality."
Leng Yaozhu then raised her eyes and looked at the Star Luo Empire Princess.
A faint smile appeared on her lips, and her tone was unusually gentle. "No need to be so polite. We came uninvited without prior notice, so please forgive us, Princess."
"However, I am very satisfied with Princess Jiujiu's arrangements."
Upon hearing Xu Jiujiu, a smile involuntarily appeared on Xu Jiujiu's face, a smile typical of someone praised by an elder.
However, that smile only lingered on her face for a moment before a thoughtful look reappeared in her eyes.
She gracefully raised her eyes and smiled, "The Soul Tool that Young Master provided to the Starlight Auction House are in no way inferior to those produced by the Mingde Hall of the Sun Moon Empire. In fact, many of them are even superior in terms of ingenuity and craftsmanship."
"These Soul Tool always cause a frenzy of bidding among various forces whenever they appear at an auction."
At this point, Xu Jiujiu's eyes sparkled, and she stretched out her slender hand. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in her previously empty palm, and a crystal-clear sphere, shimmering with starlight, appeared out of thin air.
This was the top-tier level nine Defensive Soul Tool that Huo Yuhao had taken out earlier— Starry Glazed Orb.
It was originally auctioned off at the Starlight Auction House for a staggering 80 million Gold Soul Coin to a mysterious buyer. Little did anyone know that the Star Luo Imperial Family had personally intervened and quietly placed this rare treasure into their private treasury.
After holding the Starry Glazed Orb for Xu Jiujiu, her gaze fell on Leng Yaozhu.
Her bright eyes held a cautious probing as she softly said, "This Level-nine Soul Tool is truly incredibly powerful. The craftsmanship and power it displays are unparalleled in the world."
"To be able to teach a disciple as exceptionally talented as Young Master, the senior's strength and vision must far surpass those of ordinary Titled Douluo."
"Jiujiu dare to ask, senior, would you be willing to condescend to serve as an honorific for the Star Luo Imperial Family?"
"You may name any conditions you wish to set. I Jiujiu promise that as long as it is within the power of the Star Luo Imperial Family, I will never refuse."