Crimson Flame Douluo met Dugu Bo's gaze and nodded slightly.
"You're too kind, Poison Douluo. I've long heard of your reputation as well."
The two exchanged pleasantries back and forth, their polite remarks making Su Yu raise his eyebrows.
He simply stepped forward and raised a hand to interrupt. "All right, all right. Let's get down to business."
Chi Yan immediately dropped the pleasantries and turned to Su Yu with a respectful expression.
"Your Highness, please give your orders."
Su Yu looked at her and got straight to the point. "I've just broken through to Level 50. I need to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain my fifth Soul Ring."
Chi Yan froze at his words, then hurriedly waved her hands, her tone carrying a hint of urgency.
"Your Highness, my duty is to protect you personally. How could I let you face danger alone?"
"Dangers abound deep within the Star Dou Great Forest. I must not leave your side..."
"Who said anything about having you leave me?"
Su Yu chuckled and pointed at Dugu Bo beside him.
"I'm asking both of you to come with me."
"My fifth Soul Ring needs to be fifty thousand years old. I intend to have you and Old Poison accompany me to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Chi Yan looked at Su Yu's assured gaze, then glanced at Dugu Bo's confident demeanor. After a moment's hesitation, she finally nodded.
"As long as you don't make me return alone like last time, Saint Son, everything else will be as Your Highness arranges."
"That's more like it."
Su Yu nodded in satisfaction and waved a hand.
"Let's go. We're setting out for the Star Dou Great Forest right now."
With that, the three wasted no more time and sped toward the Star