Xu Jiujiu's Shyness, Preparing to Hunt for Soul Rings. (Seeking recommendations, seeking collections)

Liu Lin saw the shock in Xu Jiujiu's eyes and knew his act had been a success, so he retracted his second martial soul.

The layer of frost in the courtyard, created by Liu Lin's martial soul, melted rapidly under the sun's rays.

Recovering from her shock, Xu Jiujiu used her azure eyes to scan Liu Lin up and down several times, as if trying to see right through him.

Feeling uncomfortable under her intense gaze, Liu Lin couldn't help but speak up:

"Your Highness, please stop staring at me; it makes me feel quite uneasy."

"Ahem." Hearing Liu Lin's words, Xu Jiujiu's face turned bright red. She hurriedly shifted her gaze elsewhere. "I am your fiancée; am I not allowed to look at you?"

Despite saying this, she felt that staring at Liu Lin was indeed improper. To mask her embarrassment, she quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, you must not reveal your Twin Martial Souls to others as easily as you did today; it will bring you great trouble."

As she said this, Xu Jiujiu's adorable face was filled with seriousness.

After all, if he only revealed one martial soul, the Star Luo Imperial family could still protect him as he grew. But if his Twin Martial Souls were exposed, Liu Lin would face endless pursuit until his death.

Thinking of this, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but sigh. If their empire possessed a Limit Douluo or a few more Super Douluos, they would surely be able to protect Liu Lin.

Liu Lin nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

In truth, Xu Jiawei had already discussed this matter with him on the way to the Star Luo Imperial Palace.

Back in the main hall of the palace, the imperial decree that Count Su read only stated that Liu Lin was being enfeoffed as a Viscount and betrothed to Xu Jiujiu because his parents had sacrificed themselves for the country and he possessed Innate Full Soul Power.

Regarding the specifics of his martial soul, the decree was vague and did not mention a single word about Liu Lin possessing Twin Martial Souls.

However, Xu Jiawei knew that those old foxes wouldn't believe such a story. That was why, upon returning, he had summoned his ministers to adopt all the children whose parents had died in battle and who were left homeless.

This was not only to deceive those old foxes but also to show the soldiers this scene, encouraging them to fight harder for the Star Luo Empire.

In the carriage, Xu Jiawei had asked Liu Lin to choose: reveal one martial soul while keeping the other as a trump card.

Xu Jiawei was genuinely afraid that someone would abandon all sense of honor and send a Super Douluo or someone even stronger to kill Liu Lin. After all, Liu Lin's talent was too terrifying; if allowed to grow, he would undoubtedly become a level 98 or 99 Titled Douluo.

After thinking for two minutes, Liu Lin told Xu Jiawei that he had decided to cultivate the Crimson Radiance Burning Heaven Dragon first.

Liu Lin had two reasons for choosing to cultivate the Crimson Radiance Burning Heaven Dragon first.

He feared that if Shrek Academy discovered he possessed the Ultimate Ice martial soul, Uncle Yan Shaozhe would drag him off to Shrek Academy the very next day to serve as a resource for Ma Xiaotao.

Secondly, there were many hundred-thousand-year soul rings with the ice attribute, and he wanted his second martial soul to possess nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings.

The moment he imagined nine blood-red hundred-thousand-year soul rings rising beneath his feet while he released his second martial soul, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upward.

Returning to the present, Liu Lin looked at the earnest Xu Jiujiu and, thinking of how she liked to tease him, a mischievous smirk appeared on his face.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I'm not so foolish as to reveal my Twin Martial Souls so easily. The only reason I told you was because..."

He paused, leaned close to Xu Jiujiu's ear, and whispered, "Because you are my fiancée, aren't you, Jiujiu?"

As his warm breath brushed against her earlobe and the name "Jiujiu" left his lips, Xu Jiujiu froze in place.

Xu Jiujiu's azure eyes widened. She hadn't expected her fiancé to be so bold. She felt as though the earlobe Liu Lin had just leaned toward was on fire, a sensation that spread across her entire cheek, and it felt as if steam were rising from the top of her head.

"You... you..."

Xu Jiujiu opened her mouth, but nothing came out. Her previous serious demeanor had vanished completely, and her hands even fidgeted with her skirt in an unnatural way.

"Liu Lin! You are too bold!" Seeing Liu Lin's smirk, Xu Jiujiu glared at him, feeling both shy and annoyed.

"Princess Jiujiu, what's wrong? I was merely answering your question," Liu Lin said, feigning innocence.

Xu Jiujiu glared at him, her chest rising and falling slightly, her flushed face paired with her misty eyes. Looking at the angry and shy Xu Jiujiu, Liu Lin thought she was infinitely cuter than when she was acting dignified and elegant. (First of all, the author is not a lolicon; it's just for the plot, so don't electrocute me.)

"You're only six years old; who on earth taught you these things?" Xu Jiujiu bit her lip and couldn't help but ask.

"Ahem, I'm self-taught, of course," Liu Lin said without changing his expression.

Buddy, even though I've never been in a relationship, I've cleared at least 100 Galgames.

Xu Jiujiu was rendered speechless by this remark. After staring at Liu Lin for a few seconds, she finally said, sounding rather indignant.

"To be such a smooth talker at six years old—who knows how many girls you'll ruin when you grow up."

With that, she fled the scene as if escaping.

Watching Xu Jiujiu run away, Liu Lin could no longer hide the smile on his face.

On the other side, after leaving Liu Lin's courtyard, Xu Jiujiu ran straight back to her own palace.

Once inside, she threw herself onto her bed and covered her face with her hands, the heat from her palms making her feel even more embarrassed.

The image of Liu Lin whispering "Jiujiu" in her ear kept playing in her mind.

"Liu Lin..." she muttered the name through gritted teeth, her voice laced with a hint of something unusual hidden beneath the shyness and anger.

About half an hour later, the voice of Eunuch Liu echoed at Liu Lin's gate.

"His Majesty has arrived."

Under the pavilion, Liu Lin, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and walked toward the gate.

When he opened the courtyard door, he saw Xu Jiawei standing there with Eunuch Liu.

Liu Lin bowed toward Xu Jiawei and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please enter."

"Little Lin, you will be my brother-in-law soon, so there is no need to be so formal. Eunuch Liu told me that Jiujiu just came to see you; how are you two getting along?"

Xu Jiawei helped Liu Lin up, looking at him with a beaming smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Princess Xu Jiujiu and I are getting along very well."

"Haha, that is good to hear. I won't go in then. I didn't come to see you for anything major, just to tell you that a team is heading to the Star Dou Forest in two days to hunt for soul rings. Do you want to go with them, or would you rather wait a while?"

"Your Majesty, I will go with the team in two days."

"Mm, that is excellent. I shall take my leave then. I will send an expert to protect you in two days' time."

With that, Xu Jiawei left with Eunuch Liu, heading toward Xu Jiujiu's residence.