Meeting the Star Luo Emperor

No sooner had everyone settled than a eunuch hurried over, bowing and saying, "Your Third Prince, His Majesty has decreed that you must come to the Imperial Study for an audience immediately."

Dai Mubai had anticipated this; the Emperor would surely receive news of his return soon. He nodded and turned to the group behind him. "Three seniors, Teacher Zhao, Zhu Qing, and Rongrong, you will come with me. The rest of you can rest here and wander around."

The Imperial Study is located behind the main hall of the palace.

A waiter led the way, Dai Mubai and his party walked through a long corridor. The further they went in, the more guards they encountered.

Upon arriving outside the Imperial Study, two fully armed Imperial Guards saluted simultaneously.

"His Third Prince has arrived!"

Dai Mubai led the way and stepped inside.

The Imperial Study was brightly lit.

Emperor Dai Tianxing of Star Luo Emperor sat upright behind his desk, his face dignified. Although he was over fifty years old, he looked no more than thirty or forty, clearly possessing profound cultivation and being extremely well-preserved.

His features bore a resemblance to Dai Mubai's, but his gaze held a deeper and sharper quality.

Beside Dai Tianxing sat a beautiful woman with a warm smile, dressed in a deep purple palace gown, who inherited the tall and slender figure typical of the Zhu Family women.

She was Dai Mubai's birth mother, Empress Zhu Wanting, who was also Zhu Zhuqing's aunt.

Specifically, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are cousins!

Deep in the original owner's memory, it was Empress Zhu Wanting who slipped Dai Mubai Gold Soul Coin card as he left, urging him to protect himself.

Dai Mubai stepped inside and bowed, saying, "Your subject greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty."

In the Douluo Continent, there is no elaborate etiquette system of three kneelings and nine kowtows. Even ministers only need to bow when meeting the emperor.

"Greetings, Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress."

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong on the left and right sides also bowed.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Star Luo Emperor."

Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, and Zhao Wuji stood at the back, bowing with clasped hands.

Zhu Wanting's gaze lingered on Dai Mubai for a long time, her eyes slightly red, before she nodded gently.

Dai Tianxing's gaze immediately fell on Dai Mubai, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Three and a half years ago, when Dai Mubai left Star Luo Empire, he was only at the level of Soul Grandmaster, but now his aura is so profound that it is obvious at a glance that his cultivation has greatly improved.

"Mubai, so you finally decided to come back."

Dai Tianxing's tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Dai Mubai said frankly, "Your subject only wanted to go out and gain some experience; it's not like I wasn't coming back. Now that I've gained something, I'll naturally return."

Dai Tianxing scoffed, "Training? More than three years have passed without a word. Is this what you call training?"

Empress Zhu Wanting quickly smoothed things over. "Your Majesty, it's good that Mubai is back safe and sound. The child has grown up; he should go out and explore the world."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on Dai Mubai, her eyes filled with concern.

Dai Mubai felt a warmth in his heart and said softly, "I'm sorry to have worried Mother."

Zhu Wanting smiled and said, "It's good that you're back."

Dai Tianxing then turned his gaze to the four people behind Dai Mubai.

When he sensed the heavy aura emanating from Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, and Zhao Wuji, his pupils contracted slightly.

All four auras were formidable, indicating they were all Soul Douluo- level experts, with three of them having clearly broken through to the Soul Douluo.

"Mubai, who are these four people behind you?" Dai Tianxing's tone became more serious.

Dai Mubai stepped aside and introduced them one by one:

"This is Zhao Wuji, his Martial Soul Vajra Vajra Bear, a level 79 Power Attack System Battle Soul Saint, and he is my teacher."

"This is Yang Wudi, the Clan Leader of the Breaking Clan, whose Martial Soul- Soul Breaking Spear, and who is an 81-level Power Attack System Battle Soul Douluo."

"This is Niu Gao, the Clan Leader of the Defense Clan, whose Martial Soul Plate-armored Giant Rhinoceros, and he is an 82-level Defense System Battle Soul Douluo."

"This is Bai He, the Clan Leader of the Speed Clan, Martial Soul Sharp-tailed Swift, and he is an 81-level pure agility-type Battle Soul Douluo."

Each time someone was introduced, that person would clasp their hands in a respectful bow to Dai Tianxing.

Dai Tianxing remained outwardly calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

Three Soul Douluo and one High-Rank Soul Sage!

The third brother, fearing he couldn't compete with the eldest brother, fled in cowardice. When he returned, he brought with him such a formidable force, far exceeding his expectations.

More importantly, the addition of these four people means that Dai Mubai is no longer just a lone prince, but truly has his own team.

Dai Tianxing slowly, a deeper meaning in his voice. "Not bad, it seems your efforts these past few years haven't been in vain."

Dai Mubai bowed and said, "Father, I have a request. Now that the three Clan Leader have submitted to me, the hundreds of people in our clans need a place to live. I request that Your Majesty allocate a piece of land for the Po, Yu, and Min Three Clans to settle their people and build residences."

The fact that Star Luo Empire received support from the Three Clans was already an unexpected bonus.

A rare smile appeared on Dai Tianxing's face, "Since the three Clan Leader have come from afar and are willing to support my Star Luo Empire, I will naturally not treat them unfairly."

"Someone come here!"

A waiter entered from outside the door.

Dai Tianxing, "Issue the decree: there is a large vacant lot in the east of the city near the royal hunting grounds, which shall be granted to the Three Clans to build new residences. In addition, allocate three million Gold Soul Coin from the national treasury to help the Three Clans settle down."

"Thank you, Father Emperor."

Dai Mubai bowed.

Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He also clasped their hands in a fist salute at the same time.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The attendant obeyed and withdrew to write down the imperial edict.

At this moment, Empress Zhu Wanting's gaze fell on Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, who were standing next to Dai Mubai.

She naturally recognized Zhu Zhuqing; she was her niece and had been betrothed to Dai Mubai since childhood, so there was no need to ask further.

But she had never seen another girl in a light blue dress before, with a pretty face and an air of nobility.

Zhu Wanting smiled slightly and asked gently, "Mubai, who is this young lady?"

Dai Mubai said frankly, "Your Majesty, this is Ning Rongrong, the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and also the successor to the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Study fell silent for a moment.

Dai Tianxing's gaze fell on Ning Rongrong, and he could no longer hide the shock in his eyes.

If the Po, Yu, and Min Three Clans had already surprised him, then the name Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was entirely different.

One of the Upper Three Sects, with wealth comparable to a country, and the number one support sect in the world. Even just the identity of the sect leader's daughter is enough to make any force take her seriously.

Moreover, Ning Rongrong is the next sect leader's successor.

The help this kid brought back after his trip far exceeded his expectations.

Dai Tianxing re-examined Dai Mubai, as if he were truly getting to know him for the first time.

"Good, good!" Dai Tianxing said meaningfully, "Third brother, I really didn't expect that your trip would bring me such a big surprise. It seems that the eldest brother should also feel a bit of urgency."

The atmosphere in the study immediately turned cold at the mention of Dai Weisi.

Zhu Wanting frowned slightly, clearly unwilling to bring up these matters at the moment.

Dai Mubai remained expressionless, not intending to discuss Dai Weisi further at this moment, and instead said, "Father, I have another matter to report."

"Speak."

"Your subject's Martial Soul has mutated; it is no longer the original Evil-Eyed White Tiger, but has evolved into a new form. Zhu Qing's Hell Spirit Cat has also evolved in the same way."

"What?" Dai Tianxing taken aback, stood up and urged, "Quickly, let me see it."