I Won't Be a Princess Much Longer

Despite his reluctance to accept Xu Jiujiu 'Xu Xingyu invitation, Xu Xingyu eventually looked apologetically at Gu Yuena and accepted her soft little hand.

Then, in a very gentlemanly manner, he replied, "I do."

Although Gu Yuena felt a little uncomfortable, she still used her Spiritual Power to tell Xu Xingyu that after the dance, they had to dance together.

In response, Xu Xingyu could only use his Spiritual Power to quickly reply that he would definitely dance with Gu Yuena, or rather, dancing with Gu Yuena was the thing he was most looking forward to at this banquet.

Satisfied with this response Gu Yuena walked to the dining table to eat, simply passing the time while waiting for Xu Xingyu to finish her dance.

The dishes prepared for this banquet were no ordinary items. Many of them were made from meat provided by Soul Beast, while the vegetables were made from rare medicinal herbs. The desserts were the same.

This shows just how hard the chefs at the Star Luo Empire worked for this banquet.

Gu Yuena, as the Queen of Soul Beast, did not comment on the fact that the chefs of the Star Luo Empire were using Soul Beast meat. Instead, she began to eat it with relish.

However, there's nothing that can be done about it. The Soul Beast Realm is a dog-eat-dog world, and it's perfectly normal for Soul Beast to eat other Soul Beast, let alone top-tier Soul Beast like Dragon Clan.

Even though Gu Yuena spends most of her time recuperating at the Lake of Life Lake of Life eats spiritual fruits produced there every day, it doesn't mean she dislikes eating meat.

Seeing Gu Yuena start eating, Xu Xingyu couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that the original novel had indicated that Gu Yuena was a hidden foodie.

His appetite was second only to Tang Wulin, who had absorbed the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, and his son Tang Xuanyu, who possessed the Dragon God Bloodline.

However, unlike the other two, she can actually absorb the Soul Power of heaven and earth to replace food, so she doesn't necessarily need to eat to fill her stomach.

However, that approach lacks emotional fulfillment, so she still prefers to eat whenever she can.

Fortunately, she was still very particular about etiquette when eating alone, so her transformation into a heartless rice-eating person didn't attract much attention from others.

Back with Xu Xingyu, he and Xu Jiujiu had already begun their first dance together.

Accompanied by music, the two began their own musical piece.

Dancing is an art form, a way for humanity to express the rhythm of life, and a way to express joy, sorrow, and happiness.

At this moment, Xu Xingyu and Xu Jiujiu perfectly expressed this art to everyone.

Under the lights, Xu Jiujiu's elegant figure danced like a beautiful butterfly, swaying her waist like a graceful willow branch.

As for the dance version, Xu Xingyu is like a perfect gentleman, as if he can anticipate her thoughts before she makes a move, and then cooperate with her dance moves in a timely manner.

The two quickly became the center of attention at the banquet, and the lighting staff were also captivated by their dance moves, unconsciously shining their lights on the two who were still dancing.

The two ignored the discussion around them and started chatting amongst themselves.

"Oh, I didn't expect that you, as the young master of the Spirit Contract Pagoda, would have the leisure to learn to dance! I thought you would focus all your attention on reorganizing the Spirit Contract Pagoda and your own cultivation."

Before dancing, Xu Jiujiu was prepared to have her feet stepped on and danced with Xu Xingyu. But to everyone's surprise, Xu Xingyu was like a dance king, making no unnecessary movements and perfectly complementing Xu Jiujiu's dance moves.

Xu Xingyu could only respond helplessly, "There's nothing I can do. I'm also from a noble family. Before I awakened my Martial Soul, I learned most of the things that nobles had to learn, including the art of dancing. I just don't know if I've become a little rusty after not dancing for so long."

It was obvious that Xu Xingyu didn't particularly want to recall that time. Although he was only six years old at the time, his soul already had the mindset of a college student from Blue Star.

Learning the aristocratic etiquette, similar to that of medieval Blue Star, under such circumstances was a painful experience for Xu Xingyu.

However, Xu Jiujiu still praised, "In my opinion, you've done very well, and even so, I can feel your own passion in your dancing; you're not just rigidly imitating what's in the textbook."

"It is truly an honor to receive praise from Her Highness the Princess."

The two chatted and danced until the music stopped.

After their dance, the two found a place to sit and rest amidst applause. Xu Xingyu, thinking about her upcoming dance with Gu Yuena, felt that the day would be very long.

In his previous life, he had no interest in dancing. Now, he has only learned a little about dancing in this life, and has no intention of delving deeper into it.

It was at this Xu Xingyu suddenly remembered a question she had wanted to ask him before. She looked at Xu Jiujiu Xu Xingyu with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why did you expose our engagement?"

It's worth noting that although Xu Xingyu and Xu Jiujiu had an engagement before, they didn't publicize it much.

One reason is that Xu Xingyu has more than just Xu Jiujiu as a girl, and another reason is the current neutral stance of the Spirit Contract Pagoda.

If Xu Xingyu really marries this princess, then the Spirit Contract Pagoda may lose its current neutral stance, because marrying someone else's princess is itself a sign of leaning towards the Star Luo Empire.

This is why Xu Xingyu has been trying to find a way to dissolve the marriage agreement made by his grandfather and the previous emperor.

As a result, things turned out differently for Xu Jiujiu. The banquet directly revealed that the two were engaged, making it difficult for them to break off the engagement now.

Xu Jiujiu smiled wryly and said, "I know what you're worried about. Don't worry, after this competition, I will no longer be the princess of the Star Luo Empire."

"Huh???!?" Xu Xingyu was filled with questions. Why was she, a perfectly normal princess, suddenly being deposed?

At this Xu Jiujiu explained, "I've always been curious about why no one has chosen me as your fiancée. Initially, I thought it was because you felt my strength and talent were insufficient, so you wanted to prove yourself in this competition."

"However, after carefully considering this semi-final, I realized that your dilemma actually stemmed from the stance of the Spirit Contract Pagoda itself."

"So after discussing it with my brother, we decided to temporarily revoke my status as a princess during this competition. This will continue until you believe that Spirit Contract Pagoda can have a deeper cooperation with the Star Luo Empire."

During this period, my sole role is as a liaison between your Spirit Contract Pagoda and the Star Luo Imperial Family. You can also have me sign your Spirit Contract Pagoda's unique contract, guaranteeing that I will not divulge any of your Spirit Contract Pagoda's secrets.