Liu Yuxi studied her curiously, her clear eyes filled with inquiry. Xu Ningxin, meanwhile, smiled slightly and asked Shen Lian:
"Xiao Lian, who is this young lady?"
Shen Lian glanced at Ning Rongrong before introducing her.
"Mother, her name is Ning Rongrong. She is from the Douluo Continent. Her sect is known as the wealthiest sect on the Douluo Continent. During this trip there, after some persuasion, her father decided to pledge allegiance to our Sun-Moon Empire."
Shen Lian paused, then continued to Xu Ningxin.
"Most of their sect's direct descendants are support Soul Masters. They want to study Soul Tools to strengthen themselves, so they have sent Ning Rongrong to our Sun-Moon Empire first to learn the relevant knowledge about Soul Tools. In the future, on the Douluo Continent, their sect will provide supplies for our Sun-Moon Empire's army and cooperate with our operations."
Xu Ningxin nodded in understanding.
As the daughter of the current emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire, she naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Shen Lian's words. Coming here to study Soul Tools was, in truth, serving as a hostage to ensure that sect sincerely surrendered.
However, Xu Ningxin did not expose it. Instead, she gave Ning Rongrong a kind smile.
"Rongrong, welcome to the Sun-Moon Empire."
Xu Ningxin then stepped forward and spoke gently to Ning Rongrong.
"From now on, treat this place as your own home. Don't be polite. If you need anything or run into any trouble, just tell Auntie. Auntie will definitely help you."
Warmth filled Ning Rongrong's heart. She quickly nodded at Xu Ningxin, a grateful smile appearing on her face.
"Thank you, Auntie."
She had originally worried that she would be ostracized, but she had not expected the people here to be so friendly. Much of the unease in her