Porcupinefish Douluo showed a somewhat troubled expression. "Uh... Miss Ning Rongrong, His Highness the Crown Prince only invited Lord Ye Xiao."
"Huh?" Ning Rongrong froze, her little mouth slightly open as she failed to react for a moment.
Ye Xiao reached out and pressed a hand on her shoulder, his tone gentle. "All right, Rongrong. Wait here for a while. I'll go see His Highness the Crown Prince and come right back."
"But..." Ning Rongrong wanted to say more, but when she met Ye Xiao's calm eyes, she swallowed the words that had reached her lips.
"Ye Xiao." Huo Wu stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve, obvious worry filling her eyes.
Dugu Yan also stepped forward, her eyes narrowing slightly. Though she said nothing, her gaze clearly said: Be careful.
Ye Lingling watched him quietly, a trace of concern flashing through her cool eyes. Shui Bing'er held her sister's hand and looked toward him as well.
They all understood.
Ye Xiao's talent was simply too great, and his cultivation speed was terrifying.
Nearly a Soul Ancestor at seven—he was the only one like that on the entire continent.
How could such a monstrous genius possibly avoid drawing the attention of those above?
A summons from the Crown Prince sounded like appreciation when put nicely, but if one put it less nicely...
Who knew?
Seeing how worried they all were, Ye Xiao felt warmth rise in his heart. He gave them a reassuring smile. "Don't worry."
Huo Wu stared at him for several seconds before finally releasing his sleeve and nodding. "Mm."
She believed in him.
Ye Xiao turned around and nodded to Porcupinefish and Snake Lance. "Let's go."
The two figures led him toward the VIP area, one on either side.
Behind him, the girls remained where they were, watching