"Yes, yes!" Shui Yue'er rushed to answer, her eyes fixed on Dai Mubai. "Our Skywater Academy Team only arrived in Heaven Dou City yesterday. I came out shopping with my sister today, and I never expected to run into you so soon, Brother Dai! This must be a special twist of fate!"
Ning Rongrong sat beside them, the corners of her lips curling slightly as she watched Shui Yue'er's utterly unabashed gaze.
She felt little jealousy. With Dai Mubai's status, looks, and talent plain for all to see, there would certainly be no shortage of women around him in the future. Ning Rongrong had long since come to terms with that.
Besides, Shui Yue'er's open, innocent nature, so fearless in both love and hate, made her impossible to dislike.
Shui Bing'er was far more reserved than Shui Yue'er, merely stealing the occasional glance at Dai Mubai before quickly looking away.
Ning Rongrong called over a server and briskly ordered several more signature dishes.
Shui Bing'er asked softly, "Brother Dai, are you here to compete in the Soul Master Tournament too? Which academy are you representing?"
Dai Mubai nodded. "I'll be competing, but in the Star Luo Empire, not the Heaven Dou Empire. I won't be taking part in the preliminary rounds, either. I mainly came to Heaven Dou City to see what talented young people the Heaven Dou Empire has to offer and broaden my horizons while I'm here."
Shui Bing'er paused in surprise. "Then are you on the Star Luo Royal Academy Team, Brother Dai?"
"That's right. I'm the third prince of the Star Luo Empire. I'll be representing the Star Luo Royal Academy's Second Team in this Soul Master Tournament." Dai Mubai smiled openly, making no attempt to hide it.
At those words, Shui Yue'er's eyes widened, her