Xu Jiujiu gave him a long look, thanked him, then strode toward the gates of Heaven Dou City.
The Super Douluo of the Heaven Soul Empire instructed one of the Titled Douluo beside him to return ahead of them and have people prepare a welcome.
After all, Xu Jiujiu was a princess of the Star Luo Empire. She had come to discuss cooperation between the two nations on behalf of her empire, making her an honored guest of the Heaven Soul Empire. They had to show her due respect.
Meanwhile, Vina and Long Aotian, having received word, immediately set out to meet her at the city gates.
"Jiu Jiu."
When she saw her close friend arrive, Vina warmly stepped forward and hugged her, then nodded in greeting to Yang Hao.
"Nana!"
Xu Jiujiu was delighted to see her best friend, too.
"Was the journey all right?"
Vina asked with concern.
"We owe a great deal to Mr. Madara for protecting us along the way."
Xu Jiujiu didn't say it outright, but she made clear how important their protector had been.
"As long as you arrived safely."
"Come, let's go rest at my residence first. I've had someone prepare a hot bath for you. Take the day to relax."
A cold glint flashed in Vina's eyes, but she kept it hidden. Warmly taking Xu Jiujiu by the hand, she led her into the carriage.
Star-Shattering Douluo and the others climbed into two separate carriages.
As the carriages traveled along the main road, quite a few people watched them from hiding.
"Xu Jiujiu!"
At a hotel, Huo Yuhao watched the carriages in the distance through the window, his thoughts heavy.
He truly hadn't expected the Heaven Soul Empire and the Star Luo Empire to be on the verge of an alliance. Had