Shen Lian had naturally guessed what the two women were thinking and hurriedly explained:
"All right, there are others here. Let me introduce her. This is the Heavenly Snow Woman of the Far North, the Snow Empress. She is now the inheritor of the Ice God."
Afterward, Shen Lian told Liu Yuxi and Zhu Zhuqing everything about the Snow Empress's origins, the Far North's submission, and why she had chosen to follow him.
After hearing Shen Lian's explanation and learning that he and the Snow Empress shared nothing more than a cooperative, protective relationship, the displeasure on Liu Yuxi and Zhu Zhuqing's faces gradually faded. They politely nodded to the Snow Empress.
"So it is the Snow Empress. Please forgive our discourtesy."
Liu Yuxi spoke first, her tone considerably gentler.
Zhu Zhuqing followed with:
"Welcome to the City of Light."
The Snow Empress gave a slight nod in response.
She could sense the deep feelings these two women held for Shen Lian and did not mind their little display just now.
Seeing the atmosphere ease, Shen Lian let out a breath and said with a smile:
"All right, I just got back, and the journey has tired me out. Let's go inside and rest first."
"Mm."
Liu Yuxi and Zhu Zhuqing answered together, each taking one of Shen Lian's arms as they headed into the house.
The Snow Empress followed behind them, calmly taking in this city brimming with life.
Sunlight spilled across the streets of the City of Light, warm and bright.
Looking at the two women beside him, Shen Lian felt utterly at peace.
The Far North had been pacified. Next, he would conquer the small continents scattered across the sea, complete the Ninth Trial, and truly unite Douluo Planet.
Over the next few days, Shen Lian completely