Returning Home Together

The Star Luo Imperial Palace was brightly lit inside.

She Xu Jiujiu flipping through the secret report that had just been delivered to her, her fair fingers tapping lightly on the pages.

The intelligence report clearly stated that the Shrek Academy team had already checked into the Star Emperor Hotel.

The team was led by Zhang Lexuan, the top student of the Inner Academy, while the captain of the Reserve Team was none other than Dai Huabin, the one she and her brother had been thinking about for a long time.

That's all fine.

The problem lies in the attached personnel list and the undercover observation records.

After staring at those lines of text for Xu Jiujiu, he couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

There's a bit too much noise around Dai Huabin.

Besides Zhu Lu, the official fiancée of the Nether Duke Mansion, there were several other girls in the group who were exceptionally beautiful.

That Wang Dong'er, with her long pink and blue hair, couldn't hide her stunning beauty even when dressed as a man; and there was also a blonde girl Di Lingxi who appeared out of nowhere, whose appearance and temperament were simply divine.

Not to mention the top senior students from the Inner Academy, such as Ma Xiaotao, Wu Ming, and Han Ruoruo, all of whom were very affectionate towards Dai Huabin.

Xu Jiujiu recalled the time a year ago when Dai Huabin made a deal with the Snow Empress Embryo and the Star Luo Spirit Pearl.

The emperor's elder brother, Xu Jiawei, concluded that Dai Huabin's willingness to hand over a treasure of this caliber meant he was definitely interested in the princess.

The White Tiger Duke Mansion already held considerable military power, and Dai Huabin had displayed such terrifying talent that the Star Luo Imperial Family had long since decided to win him over at all costs.

Xu Jiujiu, he put down the secret report and walked to the full-length mirror.

The girl in the mirror wore a magnificent gold dress, her skin was as white as snow, her temperament was noble and elegant, and her figure was impeccable.

She confidently raised her chin.

In terms of looks, figure, and social status, in what Xu Jiujiu is Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire inferior to others?

The next morning arrived.

Inside the penthouse suite of the Star Emperor Hotel.

Zhu Lu was standing in front of Dai Huabin, gently adjusting his collar.

Today she changed into a tight-fitting black leather shorts, which perfectly outlined the taut and graceful lines of the agility-type Soul Master.

"Huabin, the competition doesn't start for a few more days, and the other colleges haven't all arrived yet."

Zhu Lu reached out and smoothed the wrinkles on his shoulder, and softly suggested,

"Shall we go back to the manor after we've had breakfast?"

This place is only a few dozen miles from the White Tiger Duke Mansion. Since we've come all the way to Star Luo City, it would be unreasonable to pass by without going in.

Dai Huabin took Zhu Lu's hand and kissed the back of it.

"I'll do as you say, we'll go back right now."

Zhu Lu's cheeks flushed slightly, and Sisi in her heart.

Dai Huabin was treating her better and better, and Dai Huabin Zhu Lu didn't care at all about the other girls around him.

It's perfectly normal for the future heir of the White Tiger Duke Mansion to have three wives and four concubines. As long as Dai Huabin still holds her in his heart as his legal wife, that's enough.

The two were making out when the door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.

Di Lingxi, barefoot and with a head of messy golden hair, rushed in and hugged Dai Huabin around the waist.

"Where are we going? Huabin, are you and Lulu going to carry me to get something delicious?!"

The girl had just woken up, wearing only a loose white shirt with the hem barely covering her thighs. As soon as she pounced on him, Dai Huabin felt as if he were surrounded by soft, warm, and fragrant flesh.

"Go put your shoes on first." Dai Huabin said with a headache as he pulled her off him.

Wang Dong'er followed Di Lingxi in, arms crossed, looking Dai Huabin up and down:

"What are you two whispering about so early in the morning, with the door open?"

"Lulu and I are planning to go back to the White Tiger Duke Mansion." Dai Huabin replied irritably, "Going home to visit someone, is that what you call sneaking around?"

"Back to the Duke Mansion?" Wang Dong'er's eyes lit up, and she immediately leaned closer.

"I'm going too! I want to see just how impressive the place you grew up is, so you won't keep bragging to me later."

Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie also peeked out from the corridor at this moment.

"Captain, take us with you!" Cui Yajie waved with a grin. "We've never even stepped inside the Duke Mansion's mansion before!"

Ning Tian also came over to join in the fun. "Since it's on my way, I'd also like to visit White Tiger Duke's residence."

Dai Huabin looked at the large group of people blocking the doorway and sighed helplessly.

This isn't going home, it's practically a group tour.

He simply walked out of the room and went straight to the conference room at the end of the corridor.

Zhang Lexuan was sitting inside looking at the competition information.

"Grandmaster."

Dai Huabin walked over and made the suggestion directly.

"Since we're all free these days anyway, and the Star Luo Empire is practically my home turf, why don't we all go to the White Tiger Duke Mansion as guests and relax a bit?"

Zhang Lexuan put down the documents in her hand, glanced at the group of chattering female students following behind Dai Huabin, and nodded gently:

"That's good. We've been traveling for the past few days, and everyone definitely needs a rest."

Dai Yueheng also came out from the next room at this moment. Hearing this, he smiled and patted Dai Huabin on the shoulder:

"You're quite generous, treating our house like a tourist attraction. But it's alright, I haven't been back in ages, let's go together."

Since the teacher in charge had agreed, the matter was settled.

Half an hour later, three spacious and luxurious carriages stopped in front of the Star Emperor Hotel.

The group boarded the carriage in a grand procession and headed towards the White Tiger Duke Mansion, which was dozens of miles away.

The carriage where Dai Huabin was was the largest, and besides Zhu Lu Di Lingxi, Ma Xiaotao, Wu Ming, and Zhang Lexuan also squeezed in.

The carriage traveled smoothly along the bluestone-paved road of Star Luo City.

Inside the carriage, everyone enjoyed Star Luo Empire's specialty pastries in a very relaxed atmosphere.

This group of people felt absolutely no pressure about the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament.

Wu Ming took a bite of the pastry, leaned back on the cushion, and complained:

"Honestly, we're just here to go through the motions in this competition. With Huabin around, how can the other colleges possibly compete?"

Ma Xiaotao laughed heartily from the side, "Ming'er, have you been traumatized by this beating?"

"Nonsense!"

Wu Ming glared at Ma Xiaotao, then pointed at Dai Huabin and accused him.

"I'm a Soul Sage at level 72, with my Martial Soul Avatar activated, and he was only level 48 back then, and he knocked me out of my strength with a single blow, leaving me sitting on the ground! Anyone would be frustrated in that situation!"

Zhang Lexuan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and softly replied:

"Huabin's self-created combat technique is indeed domineering."

It's not just about physical destruction; it's about directly destroying the very foundation of the opponent's belief system.

"In this tournament, as long as we don't encounter the high-level Soul Tool from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy, the Reserve Team can easily sweep through."

Dai Huabin leaned against the carriage wall, feeding Di Lingxi fruit as he spoke:

"Grandmaster, you flatter me. In a competition, everyone has to work together; I can't possibly fight seven opponents every single time."

Zhu Lu took out a handkerchief and wiped Di Lingxi's mouth, then whispered:

Even if you wanted to take on seven people at once, we wouldn't let you steal the spotlight.

A burst of laughter erupted in the carriage.