Dai Weisi Invites, A Drinking Contest?

Following this, the Yan Yang Fleet of the Sun Moon Empire began sailing south along the western coastline of the Douluo Continent, guided by a map of the continent they had acquired in the Heaven Dou Empire. Not long after they set sail, five large galleons appeared before them, flying flags emblazoned with a white tiger head.

Based on the information currently held by Xu Mochen, this flag could only belong to the royal family of the Star Luo Empire. As for the purpose of the other party approaching them head-on, they were quite clear.

Soon, a figure standing tall on the lead wooden galleon roared toward them with thick soul power: "Guests from the Sun Moon Empire, please follow our fleet! We of the Star Luo Empire have already prepared everything for your reception at the Starry Sky City port!"

Without waiting for a response from the Sun Moon Empire, the fleet immediately turned and departed. Seeing this, Xu Mochen promptly ordered his fleet to follow. They were not afraid of any tricks from the Star Luo Empire; after all, given the combat power of their fleet, even if the Star Luo Empire could summon a hundred-thousand-year sea soul beast, it would be no match for them.

However, it was clear that the other party showed no hostility, leading the fleet forward. After sailing for a day or two, the fleet finally arrived at their destination, the Starry Sky City port. Just as they had done in the Heaven Dou Empire, Xu Mochen and his party reached the docks via small boats.

Although the Starry Sky City port did not look as massive as the Linghai Port, the number of other docked ships was by no means small. Moreover, unlike their previous experience where they had to wait for the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family to send someone, the disciplined Royal Guard of the Star Luo Empire had already been waiting at the docks for some time.

Along with Xu Mochen and his party, the people from the five Star Luo Empire wooden ships also came ashore. It was evident that this group consisted of soul masters from the Star Luo Empire's soul master legions. Xu Mochen could clearly sense that the middle-aged man leading them was also a Titled Douluo, though it had to be said that his appearance was far more handsome than that of the rugged Demon Steel Douluo, Yan Gang, from the Heaven Dou Empire!

With a slightly fair complexion, flowing long black hair, and eyes like stars, his appearance would likely leave anyone who saw him for the first time deeply intoxicated. Yet, Xu Mochen could clearly perceive that this Titled Douluo's true age was likely far older than his youthful appearance suggested!

Soon, the man took the initiative to step forward, cupping his hands to introduce himself to Xu Mochen's group: "Guests from afar, I am Xu Liqun, a level 93 Titled Douluo from the Star Luo Empire, titled 'Star Power'. My martial soul is the Nine-Curve Star Crown, a control-type martial soul. It was quite rude of me to intercept your ships yesterday; please forgive me, as I was acting under official orders." His clear, resonant voice made it easy to see why such a man would be a heartthrob for young women wherever he went!

"Lord Xu is too modest. We intended to visit your esteemed country, but were uncertain of the route. We are grateful for your guidance," Xu Mochen responded with polished courtesy.

Following this, Xu Liqun naturally had to lead the Sun Moon Empire delegation to meet the Star Luo Empire's diplomatic mission. However, Xu Mochen noticed that the Star Luo Empire's delegation did not invite them to meet at the Starry Sky City lord's mansion as the Heaven Dou delegation had; instead, they were already waiting in the open space before the docks!

It seems the Star Luo Empire not only received news of our activities in the Heaven Dou Empire long ago, but they are also exceptionally bold. They dared to wait openly by the docks without confirming our stance, not even fearing an attack.

Xu Mochen felt a slight shock internally. While they had certainly collected records of his visit and its purpose in the Heaven Dou Empire, were they not afraid that they might have secretly reached an agreement with the Heaven Dou Empire to join forces against the Star Luo Empire? Standing here so brazenly, they truly did not fear the Sun Moon Empire harboring ulterior motives.

Despite these thoughts, Xu Mochen and his party, accompanied by the horn blasts of the Star Luo Empire's Royal Guard, greeted the approaching diplomatic mission with bright, welcoming smiles.

It had to be said that the youth leading this delegation looked only two or three years older than Xu Mochen. With flowing golden hair, natural red and blue heterochromatic eyes, and a chiseled, statue-like face, he exuded an aura of nobility and arrogance. Though his physique was hidden beneath blue and white robes, it was surely robust!

Based on the original work and the information he had gathered on the Star Luo Empire, this youth should be the First Prince of the Star Luo Empire and the most formidable contender for the throne! Naturally, he was also Dai Mubai's older brother from the Shrek Seven Devils in the original story: Dai Weisi!

It must be said that the current Dai Weisi looked full of spirit, showing none of the dejection he displayed after being beaten by Dai Mubai and the others in the original story. Of course, the moment he saw him, Xu Mochen couldn't help but think of Dai Mubai, the Shrek Seven Devils, and Tang San! In his eyes, whether Dai Mubai lived or died didn't matter, but Tang San had to die!

It wasn't that Xu Mochen felt a sense of justice, or that he felt compelled to act on behalf of heaven after seeing Tang San's double standards, ruthless nature, and mindless protection of his wife. It was simply that whenever he thought of Tang San's various underhanded maneuvers in the second installment of the series, he felt physically uncomfortable.

He didn't care how Tang San tortured his own son-in-law, but Tang San had dragged the Sun Moon Continent—which was in its most vulnerable state—right up to the Douluo Continent to serve as an experience pack! Later, he had obstructed the Sun Moon Empire's unification of the Douluo Continent and even threatened and coerced them into changing their name!

In the end, the Xu family disappeared without a trace, the Sun Moon Empire inexplicably became a federation, and of the four major powers controlling it, three were founded or supported by the Tang family, while the last was controlled by Shrek Academy and the Tang family servant, Chen Xinjie! This was absolutely intolerable! If that fellow Tang San were allowed to successfully become a god and survive, there was no telling what kind of trouble he would stir up for the Sun Moon Empire again!

No rush, no rush. According to the timeline, Tang San is currently a six-year-old brat studying at Nuoding Academy, with the great Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao secretly protecting him. Given my current situation, I cannot guarantee that my subordinates can take him out!

After all, the strongest person by his side, Mo Wuying, was only level 96. While Tang Hao was only level 95 and suffered from hidden injuries, his monstrous strength meant Mo Wuying was truly no match for him! Once he managed to escape with Tang San, finding them again would be even more difficult! It seemed he would have to wait until his influence in the Douluo Continent was stabilized before finding a way to act!

Of course, Dai Weisi had no idea that Xu Mochen had thought so much just from a single meeting. He simply laughed heartily and reached out his hand: "I have long heard that the Prince of the Sun Moon Empire is young but possesses an extraordinary appearance and a capable aura. Seeing you today, the rumors are true! Let me introduce myself: I am Dai Weisi, First Prince of the Star Luo Empire! I am here representing the empire to meet our guests from afar."

Seeing his boldness, Xu Mochen naturally responded with enthusiasm: "So you are the First Prince of the Star Luo Empire! One look and it is clear you are a dragon among men! You possess the momentum of a tiger descending from the mountains! In the future, you will surely become a great hero!"

"Then I thank the Prince for his kind words! Come! I have prepared fine wines and delicacies for your delegation! I guarantee you will not be disappointed!" Dai Weisi laughed again. The two then walked hand-in-hand, appearing as intimate as if they were long-lost brothers.

Xu Mochen knew the main event was about to begin. According to the intelligence he had gathered, the Star Luo Empire always employed two methods of hospitality when receiving foreign diplomats!

One of these was similar to the hospitality of the Russians on Blue Star: making friends through alcohol! Before formal negotiations began, both sides had to consume several jars of strong liquor! It was a test of who could hold their drink!

If you could out-drink the Star Luo Empire's diplomatic representatives, the subsequent negotiations would go quite smoothly. If you couldn't, you shouldn't expect to gain any advantage from them!

Xu Mochen was completely unfazed by this! He was joking—his body possessed divine genes! Furthermore, one of the primary attributes of his Purple Imperial Chaos Dragon King martial soul was the ability to consume energy within chaos! He could transform consumed energy into his own source of soul power, using it to unleash the most astonishing attack effects when using soul skills!

A bit of alcohol? Sorry, but in the eyes of someone with the Purple Imperial Chaos Dragon King martial soul, this stuff was just plain water with a bit of flavor! As long as he wanted to, staying sober after a thousand cups was a piece of cake! (Provided his bladder could handle that much water).

Soon, under Dai Weisi's invitation, Xu Mochen arrived at an open field filled with tables, exquisite dishes, and jars of fine wine. It had to be said that the Star Luo Empire was truly carefree; for such a major event as hosting foreign diplomats, they were holding an open-air banquet! Someone who didn't know better might think it was a village wedding feast!

However, considering the local customs, Xu Mochen could only accept it with resignation. Although the dining environment was simple, the quality of the food and wine was extremely high—the dishes were rare delicacies, and the wine was aged vintage.

After both sides were seated, Dai Weisi happily began pouring wine for his guests, laughing: "Prince, we have a custom in the Star Luo Empire: making friends through alcohol. We always provide the finest, most fragrant wine to our most distinguished guests! This time, our country has brought out royal offerings stored for hundreds of years to share with you. I wonder how your tolerance is?"

Xu Mochen smiled knowingly: "I wouldn't dare claim much, but I have a little tolerance. Rest assured, the people I brought with me can all hold their liquor; I trust we will not disappoint the First Prince."

"Haha! That's good! If you find you can't drink anymore, Prince, please don't force yourself!" Dai Weisi secretly rejoiced. When it came to drinking, he was peerless within the Star Luo Empire! As the most likely successor to the throne, Dai Weisi had been held to high expectations since childhood!

He was not only self-disciplined and gifted, but he also frequently attended various social banquets. Since the people of the Star Luo Empire had a habit of making friends through alcohol, Dai Weisi had gradually developed an extraordinary tolerance! To this day, his capacity far exceeded his peers, and even many veterans of the Star Luo drinking scene could not out-drink him!