Meeting Them at the Airport
The silver-white exclusive passenger plane landed smoothly on the central runway, the roar of its engines slowly dissipating, its streamlined fuselage gleaming in the sunlight, exuding unparalleled prestige.
After a brief silence, the passenger plane's cabin door slowly opened.
Before any palace servants could come forward to guide her, Xu Changle, who was standing at the forefront of the officials, had already taken a few light steps forward.
At this moment, she was dressed in a neat and dignified black and gold court robe of the Sun Moon Empire, with gold patterns wrapped around her body and a jade belt around her waist, her figure tall and proud.
As the Empress of the Sun Moon Empire, she stood before her court officials, exuding an aura of supreme imperial power. Her cool and aloof demeanor radiated authority, and every gesture she made was imposing.
But facing the open cabin, this Empress who ruled over a vast empire concealed all her imperial arrogance.
She ascended the steps alone, her steps dignified and respectful, requiring no accompaniment from anyone. As the supreme ruler of the nation, she personally came to greet her master.
On both sides of the airport, civil and military officials and royal guards all stood with their heads bowed in silence, not daring to overstep their bounds in the slightest.
In the vast welcoming plaza, only Xu Changle stood calmly as he stepped onto the red carpet steps to board the plane.
Xu Changle walked to the cabin door, bowed slightly, his posture respectful and proper, his voice clear and solemn, resonating both on and off screen:
"Disciple Xu Changle respectfully welcomes Master and Mistress."
Courtesy was impeccable, and sincerity was genuine.
Inside the cabin, several tall figures slowly walked out, the one leading them being the future Li Xun.
He was still dressed in a neat black outfit, his posture calm and composed, with no hint of arrogance in his eyes, but rather a profound and awe-inspiring demeanor that commanded respect from those who looked at him.
Beside her, Qian Renxue wore a long, flowing white and gold dress that trailed on the ground. Her Angel God nature was gentle and reserved, her stunning face was cool and dignified, yet a perfectly gentle smile played on her lips.
Li Xun stepped out of the cabin and saw Xu Changle bowing. He immediately stepped forward and raised his hand to help her up, saying, "No need for formalities, please rise."
His voice was calm and unhurried, yet carried an undeniable composure.
Xu Changle straightened up and looked up at the future master in front of him. The usually aloof and dignified emperor's eyes were unusually bright.
She pursed her lips, suppressing the surging emotions in her heart, stepped aside to make way, and raised her hand to lead the way. "Master, Mistress, please follow me."
Li Xun nodded slightly and walked down the gangway side by side with Qian Renxue.
Behind him, Li Qingyang carried a small bag, his face showing an even more intense, tragic expression of defiance.
He stole a glance at Xu Changle, who stood at the cabin door, clad in a black and gold imperial robe, exuding a cold and imposing aura. His calves almost trembled, and he muttered in a low voice, "It's over... it's over... we're in her territory..."
Li Mushuang held her brother's hand, her bright eyes curiously observing Xu Changle, and asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Brother, is that pretty sister the one you said would tease you? She looks so imposing."
Tang Wutong had already skipped and hopped to the cabin door, looking up at Xu Changle with her big, bright eyes, not at all shy. "Sister Changle is so pretty!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Changle's cold and beautiful eyebrows curved slightly, revealing a touch of gentleness amidst her imperial majesty. She nodded gently to Tang Wutong: "Wutong, you've come too. Were you tired from the journey?"
"Not tired!" Tang Wutong shook her head with a grin.
Li Qingyang shrank back, wishing he could hide inside Qian Renxue's skirt, but Li Xun grabbed him by the back of his collar and pulled him to the front. "Qingyang, say hello."
Li Qingyang, her face stiff, forced out two words: "Sister Chang Le, it's been a long time."
Xu Changle looked down at him, her smile deepening. "Qingyang has grown taller again. I have some trinkets prepared in my palace; I'll take you to see them later."
Li Qingyang felt a chill run down his spine, and replied with a tragic air, "... Okay."
Li Mushuang stepped forward confidently, looked up at Xu Changle, and said in a soft yet composed voice, "Hello, Sister Changle, I am Li Mushuang."
A hint of tenderness flashed in Xu Changle's eyes as he leaned down and gently patted her head. "Mu Shuang is such a good girl, braver than your brother."
Li Qingyang: "..."
Qian Renxue watched this scene with a smile in her eyes, then turned to Li Xun and whispered, "Your disciple certainly knows how to take care of children."
Li Xun coughed lightly but did not reply.
Xu Changle straightened up, regaining her Empress demeanor, turned to the side, raised her hand, and announced loudly, "Welcome Master and Master's Wife into the city!"
The civil and military officials on both sides bowed in unison. "Welcome, Asura God and Angel God, into the city!"
The sound waves surged like a tide, spreading out in a mighty torrent.
Royal guards stood on both sides, their armor clanging, as the red carpet stretched from the airport all the way to the distant Mingdu capital city gate.
The gilded Soul Guidance Vehicle was already waiting by the roadside. Its body was entirely cast from Soul Guidance Alloy, with a streamlined and luxurious appearance, and was engraved with high-level formations.
Li Xun and Qian Renxue, along with their three children, boarded the carriage one by one. Xu Changle then mounted a pure silver-white soul-guided warhorse and personally led the royal guards to clear the way.
The vehicle slowly started, drove out of the airport, and officially entered the Mingdu urban area.
Through the car window, Li Xun gazed at the rows of hundred-meter-tall buildings, the dazzling Soul Guidance Curtain Wall, the orderly shuttle of low-altitude aircraft, and the crowds of Sun Moon citizens waving and cheering excitedly on both sides of the street. His eyes flickered slightly.
Qian Renxue sat beside him, also surveying the legendary capital, and said softly, "The technology in this capital is indeed different from that of our Spirit Hall."
Li Xun nodded, his tone calm yet certain. "Yes, the framework of their Soul Guidance System is already quite mature. Integrating technology and the Soul Spirit System will allow them to build upon this foundation and avoid many detours."
In the front seat, Li Qingyang leaned against the car window, gazing at the novel sights he'd never seen before. He almost forgot his predicament of being "trapped in enemy territory," and couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! That building glows!"
Li Mushuang also leaned over to look, and softly exclaimed, "It's so high..."
Tang Wutong was already pressed against the other side of the car window, excitedly pointing outside. "Look at that! A small boat flying in the sky!"
Xu Changle rode his horse alongside the carriage, listening to the children's chatter behind him. A faint, yet genuine smile appeared on his usually aloof face.
The scene on the Heavenly Screen slowly zooms out, capturing the grandeur of the entire Mingdu capital and the magnificent procession entering the city.
The comments section went on a frenzy again.
[They're here! They've landed!]
[Xu Changle personally went to the airport to pick them up; that's incredibly courteous!]
[A Empress herself! She personally climbed the stairs to greet him; her master's status is off the charts!]
Hearing the words, "Disciple Xu Changle respectfully welcomes Master and Mistress," gave me goosebumps!
[Haha, Xiao Qingyang's expression is hilarious, he looks like he's going to the execution ground!]
[Li Qingyang: Oh no, oh no, we're on her turf now]
[Little Mu Shuang is so cute, her voice is so soft and sweet!]
Tang Wutong was hopping and skipping around, not shy at all!
[Xu Changle's eyes truly shone when she looked at Li Xun; this showed genuine respect for her master!]
[The caravan has entered the city! A closer look at the street scenes of Mingdu is even more breathtaking!]
That building glows! I want to see it too!
[Little Qingyang may have complained, but his eyes told a different story, haha!]
[Can't wait for the sequel! Release the sequel soon!]
On the Endless Sea.
Xu Changle stood at the bow of the ship, her robes fluttering in the sea breeze.
Looking at her future self in the Heavenly Screen, who was personally ascending the steps to welcome her master and escorting the carriage into the city, a complex feeling welled up in her heart.
That future her, majestic and powerful, ruling a country, yet bowed and scraped before her master, her manners impeccable to the point of near-devout piety.
She looked down at her plain white dress, then looked up at the black and gold imperial robe in the Heavenly Screen, let out a soft sigh, and unconsciously curved her lips into a smile.
"So... this is how the relationship between master and disciple is."