"Princess Jiujiu, long time no see."
Seeing Xu Jiujiu left Lu Yu rather reflective. If not for the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, he might already have been serving Star Luo Royal Academy.
"Master Lu, you turned us down because of Shrek Academy back then. How did you end up at a newly established school in Dragon City?"
There was a note of complaint in Xu Jiujiu's voice.
"That school's teaching staff can't possibly compare to our Star Luo Royal Academy's, can it? And your level has risen far too quickly. You must have taken drugs, right?"
"Taking that sort of drug will reduce your future potential. How about switching to our Star Luo Royal Academy?"
"Our Star Luo Empire has done some research into drugs, too. We have pills that can alleviate those side effects."
"Besides, as the hosts, we do have certain privileges. We can even change the roster of reserves who haven't competed yet during the Elimination Tournament."
Xu Jiujiu smiled.
"And isn't Star Luo City your second home, Master Lu? Returning home to develop your career would be quite nice, wouldn't it?"
"Star Luo City may be my second home, but I feel Heaven Dou Dragon City Academy offers broader seas and skies."
Lu Yu refused outright. Hearing those familiar words, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help remembering that morning a year ago, when Lu Yu had infuriated her.
"Besides, Blue Silver Grass can only go so far. Reaching Soul King is already its limit. I couldn't be happier living off the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect right now."
Looking utterly devoid of ambition, Lu Yu then said to Xu Jiujiu,
"All right, Princess Jiujiu, you must have come here on business."
"Nothing gets past your eyes, Master Lu."
Xu Jiujiu took out an invitation. "This is a