The Star Luo Empire, located in the north of the Douluo Continent, is one of the most powerful and oldest nations on the continent. It holds absolute dominance in the north. With immense national strength, and a strong emphasis on governing through military force, the Star Luo Empire also highly values culture and the economy.
Star Luo City, as the capital of the Star Luo City Star Luo Empire, boasts the most bustling streets. The city is composed of countless wide avenues. Every so often, there are towering buildings reaching into the clouds, and huge plazas where pedestrians can watch performances. These buildings, hundreds of meters high, are all cast from refined iron. The entire city is surrounded by a massive moat, making it a truly magnificent sight.
In a clearing in the southeast corner of Star Luo City, stood a massive, jet-black pillar. The pillar was five meters thick and over twenty meters in diameter, its sharp tip seemingly capable of piercing the heavens. This pillar was named " Tiger Leap." At this moment, it was slowly rotating, a layer of white light emanating from it, forming a white light shield that enveloped the pillar. In the flickering light, the silhouette of a White Tiger vaguely appeared, looking incredibly imposing.
A man in blue standing not far from the Tiger Leap Pillar was carefully examining the massive pillar and the phantom image of the White Tiger.
"Damn, this pillar looks so bizarre, like a cat tattooed on a hook. It's just so weird," the man in blue muttered. "But the name Tiger Leap... it certainly has a lot of spirit."
The man in blue was none other than Jun Yi. After leaving the Star Dou Great Forest, he traveled north, crossing the border of the Heaven Dou Empire and traversing the frontier of the Star Luo Empire, finally arriving at Star Luo City Star Luo Empire.
Along the way, Jun Yi enjoyed the scenery and had a great time. Jun Yi visited every famous local attraction, as if he were giving himself a vacation and enjoying himself to the fullest.
Although he encountered several dangers along the way, such as bandits, highway robbers, and even Evil Soul Master, Jun Yi killed them all. However, Jun Yi's methods of killing others were not bloody. For the bandits and highway robbers, Jun Yi simply sealed them in ice, leaving them with intact corpses. As for the Evil Soul Master, Jun Yi simply Ice Seal them and then shattered the ice completely, turning them into ice shards and making them disappear forever.
Jun Yi walked along the wide, straight street, feeling very comfortable. Although it was summer, the Star Luo Empire was located in the north, so the weather was not hot. On the contrary, it was quite cool. Therefore, many shops on both sides of the street had already opened for business, selling flowers, food, and various retail vendors.
Jun Yi was in a great mood and strolled leisurely towards his rented hotel. Just then, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in Jun Yi's field of vision. A woman dressed in black, with snow-white skin and an icy expression, her extremely hot and perfect figure contrasted sharply with the coldness on her face. At this moment, she was being escorted by a group of guards, walking in the bustling street, and passersby made way for them.
" Zhu Zhuqing? Why is she back in the Star Luo Empire? Shouldn't she be at the Spirit Hall Academy right now?"
Jun Yi quickly stopped, because Zhu Zhuqing was not too far away from him. Jun Yi could clearly see that Zhu Zhuqing's expression was not very happy, so he walked up and blocked the guard's way.
Upon seeing someone blocking their path, the black-clad guards immediately drew their swords in alarm, one of them shouting angrily, "Who dares to block our way?"
Jun Yi smiled and said, "Long time no see, Zhu Zhuqing."
"Who are you?" Zhu Zhuqing frowned as she looked at the young man in front of her, who wore a hideous purple spider mask, a blue robe, and had a hoarse voice. Although she didn't recognize who this young man was, she still felt a strange sense of familiarity with him.
" Zhu Zhuqing, I wonder how much of the medicinal power of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone has you absorbed?"
"It's you, Jun..."
Upon hearing the phrases " Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum " and " Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone," Zhu Zhuqing instantly realized that the person before her was Jun Yi! Her inner joy burst forth uncontrollably.
Just as she was about to call Jun Yi's name, she saw Jun Yi place his hand in front of his mask and make a "shush" gesture. Zhu Zhuqing understood; she guessed that Jun Yi was dressed like this to hide his identity and didn't want others to know.
"You all step aside, he's my friend," Zhu Zhuqing said to the guards.
"But..."
"But what? Can't you hear me? He's my friend, get out of the way!" Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face darkened, her cold gaze sweeping over the guards, her voice suddenly becoming stern.
Seeing this, the guards stepped aside and remained silent.
"Wow, what a cool and aloof kitten. So cute." Jun Yi, inwardly going crazy, as he watched Zhu Zhuqing display such an attitude.
Zhu Zhuqing quickly approached Jun Yi, her icy face instantly breaking into a smile, and asked softly, " Big Brother Jun, what brings you to Star Luo City?"
"Ahem, just call me Yi Jun when we're out," Jun Yi said to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Okay, Big Brother Yi," Zhu Zhuqing replied obediently.
Jun Yi smiled and explained, "I'm currently out training and just happened to be passing through Star Luo City when I unexpectedly ran into you. What brings you back to Star Luo City all of a sudden?"
"My mother wrote to say that she missed me and wanted me to come home to see her, so I asked the college for leave," Zhu Zhuqing explained slowly.
"I see."
Jun Yi nodded, understanding why Zhu Zhuqing would risk being betrayed by her sister to return to the family. After all, nothing could compare to her mother's words, "My child, I miss you."
" Big Brother Jun, why don't you come to my house for a while? Since you've come to the Star Luo Empire, I should do my best to be a good host."
Zhu Zhuqing grabbed Jun Yi's arm and shook it, blinking her eyes to reveal her anticipation.
Jun Yi had absolutely no resistance to girls who acted coquettishly towards him, and immediately agreed, "Great! Perfect timing, I can have a good meal now, so I'll trouble you to make the arrangements."
"Okay, okay, I guarantee Big Brother Yi will be satisfied."
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing grabbed Jun Yi's arm, and the two walked ahead towards the direction of the Hell Family.
Throughout the journey, Zhu Zhuqing had a smile on her face. Every time they passed a street, she would tell Jun Yi what good food was available nearby, and Jun Yi would nod happily in agreement.
Jun Yi looked at the cheerful Zhu Zhuqing and felt genuinely happy. Yes, Zhu Zhuqing was only a twelve-year-old girl. Her personality should have been cheerful and lively. It was only because she was bound by her family that she lost hope for life. Now, Zhu Zhuqing was truly showing her happiest side.
(End of this chapter)