"Greetings, Dean Xian, Dean Cai!" The elderly man bowed as soon as he caught sight of them.
"You're... Heavenly Fiend Douluo, Huang Jinxu!" Xian Lin'er and Cai Mei'er stared at the elderly man in surprise.
Huang Jinxu nodded.
"It really is him! I thought he'd died long ago. To think he joined the Star Luo Empire!" Behind them, Wang Yan adjusted his glasses, looking astonished.
"Forgive me for disturbing you all. I've come on His Majesty's orders!" Huang Jinxu took several invitations from inside his robe, adopting a very deferential manner.
"His Majesty cordially invites Shrek's teachers and students to attend tonight's royal ball. We hope you will honor us with your presence!"
"A royal ball!" At those words, everyone grew curious.
Tian Chen in particular thought this turn of events sounded rather familiar. He couldn't help looking toward Xu Jiujiu, who was seated atop the imperial city wall.
Xu Jiujiu was sitting upright in her seat. When she noticed Tian Chen looking her way, she first shot him a glare, her eyes blazing with anger.
Then she smiled-a thoroughly sinister smile.
Seeing it, Tian Chen suddenly felt a little afraid. Surely this willful princess wasn't planning to lay a trap for him at the feast?
"Tian Chen! What did you do with that princess of the Star Luo Empire after the auction that day? Why is she looking at you like that?" Wang Dong'er followed Tian Chen's gaze, her breath fragrant as orchids against his ear.
"Nothing." Tian Chen had no intention of telling her. Otherwise, this little bundle of jealousy would flare up again.
"Did she ask you to stay and marry her, only for you to turn her down?" Wang Dong'er looked at Xu Jiujiu. Even she had to admit that the princess's beauty rivaled that of