After briefly discussing matters with the Ice Empress, Xuan Xiao returned to the Star Emperor Hotel. However, the entirety of Star Luo City was currently under renovation.
The sounds of clanging hammers and craftsmen shouting could be heard everywhere. Construction materials were piled across the streets, forcing pedestrians to take detours.
He could not bring over the Hurricane Giant Tower anytime soon. Aside from cultivating, he could only occasionally tease the little maid. His days were rather leisurely and carefree.
Zhu Lu pushed open the door and entered, her face carrying a mixture of delight and gratitude. She walked up to Xuan Xiao, bowed slightly, and said,
"Master, Father has successfully absorbed the Soul Bone and broken through to Rank 80."
Xuan Xiao leaned back in his chair with one leg crossed over the other and casually asked,
"You want me to help hunt a Soul Ring? An eighth Soul Ring won't be easy to find, especially a dark-attribute Soul Beast suitable for the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul. Those are even rarer."
Zhu Lu nodded, her eyes filled with expectation and pleading.
"Yes, Master. Our family truly lacks the ability to hunt high-level Soul Beasts. The strongest among us is only my father, a Soul Douluo who has just broken through. He simply does not dare venture deep into the core region of the Star Dou Forest."
Xuan Xiao considered it for a moment before saying, "Have your father go see His Majesty. This is the perfect chance to demonstrate how Soul Spirits are used and let those imperial retainers open their eyes, so they won't think I'm merely boasting."
Zhu Lu froze briefly, then asked, "Go see His Majesty?"
Xuan Xiao nodded and replied casually,
"Go on. Have His Majesty summon all the imperial retainers and let them