"Xiaoyu..."
Seeing his disciple in such a state, En Ci couldn't help but pause for a moment. As he helped the other up, a look of relief appeared on his face.
It seemed...
Tong Yu had finally found his own motivation.
"Then in a couple of days, accompany their family back to the Douluo Continent. The outside world isn't very peaceful right now, and with you as their Guardian..."
"They'll face far fewer dangers."
En Ci collected his thoughts and spoke slowly.
"Naturally."
"Though I am a disciple bearing the weight of past mistakes..."
"I am still my teacher's most outstanding student."
Tong Yu also wore a faint smile as he replied calmly.
"Of course."
Looking at his disciple, En Ci's smile deepened. This was the composure and confidence befitting a true powerhouse.
In truth, his disciple was no less capable—a 99th-rank Ultimate Douluo with nine hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings. If not for the burdens of the past, he might not even be much weaker than himself.
"Take care of yourself over there."
En Ci spoke earnestly.
"Yes, Teacher."
Tong Yu nodded respectfully with a smile.
"Mmm..."
"We understand the reasoning."
Meanwhile, in the hotel room, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue's gazes lingered on Tang Luochuan and the others, their expressions solemn.
Wu Lin had gained his own opportunities in the small world, elevating his second Martial Soul's Soul Spirit to the ten-thousand-year level—something within their expectations.
But with Luo Chuan here...
"So..."
"This thing... er, this talking dragon, is Luo Chuan's Soul Spirit?"
Tang Ziran took a deep breath, pointing at the mountain dragon sitting nearby, sipping water with a friendly demeanor, before finally voicing his disbelief.
It wasn't that he didn't want to believe it, but this sort of thing...
Was truly beyond imagination.
"Indeed, sir."
"I am my master's Soul Spirit."
The mountain dragon's deep, resonant voice carried the same imposing presence as his form, spoken with utmost deference.
"Dad, that's how it is."
Tang Luochuan replied with an easy smile.
As he spoke, his eyes briefly met his younger brother's, both sharing a knowing amusement.
"Dad only knows that Brother's Soul Spirit is at the hundred-thousand-year level. If he knew..."
"That the Dragon Valley Small World now belongs entirely to Brother, just how much more complicated would his feelings get?"
Tang Wulin struggled to suppress the corners of his lips from quirking upward, his thoughts running wild. Oh no...
What's with this urge to smirk uncontrollably!
"Sigh, I see..."
"A hundred-thousand-year-level Soul Spirit, and a formidable one at that."
Tang Ziran nodded heavily, his expression still filled with awe. A Soul Spirit of such caliber...
Without even donning his three-word Dou Armor, he might not stand a chance against it, let alone withstand the terrifying suppression of the True Dragon Bloodline.
If not for the fact that this was Luo Chuan's Soul Spirit, even the faintest release of its aura would likely overwhelm him.
A True Dragon powerhouse—truly a force to be reckoned with!
"To think the place Elder En took you to held such incredible fortune... we owe him a great debt."
For a moment, Tang Ziran couldn't help but marvel. This wasn't just a minor enhancement—even a ten-thousand-year Soul Spirit had broken through to the hundred-thousand-year level...
Although a large part of the reason was due to his son's extraordinary talent, the other party's contribution couldn't be overlooked either. They truly owed them a favor.
"By the way."
"Elder En also invited us to a meal in Star Luo City and asked a friend to join us..."
At this point, Tang Ziran's face showed contemplation. What kind of figure would a friend of the esteemed State Preceptor of the Star Luo Empire be?
"Hmm?"
Beside him, Tang Wulin seemed lost in thought, recalling Uncle Tong Yu, whom he had met once before. Although the man clearly had no connection to his father, he couldn't shake the feeling...
That there was something unusual about him.
Combined with the fact that the man was also from Xinghai City, even if he was Elder En's disciple, based on his deductions, perhaps it really was him!
"He invited a friend..."
Tang Luochuan's face also showed contemplation. Given En Ci's high status in the Star Luo Empire, the number of friends he could invite was already quite limited.
Add to that the astonishing talent he had displayed—perhaps the only person En Ci could invite was that man—
The Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Tianling.
Also, Yun'er's father.
"We'll be returning to the Douluo Continent soon."
"I wonder how Gu Yue's cultivation is going..."
Tang Luochuan's mind wandered for a moment before he shook his head with a smile.
Not long after, the Tang family arrived at the Soul Guidance Train Station in Xinghai City.
The distance between Star Luo City and Xinghai City wasn't particularly far, but since they still needed to find accommodations there, it was best to leave early.
"Elder En, we've arrived in Star Luo City. When should we contact you tonight?"
That afternoon, Tang Luochuan dialed En Ci's communicator and spoke calmly.
"Hmm?"
"You're already here? No need to look for a place to stay. Just come and stay at my place."
On the other end, En Ci, who had just returned from the Star Luo Imperial Palace, was momentarily taken aback before quickly responding.
His home was quite spacious, after all.
"That won't be necessary, Elder En."
"We've already found a place to stay. Let us know when you're free to pick us up at the Star Luo Grand Hotel."
Hearing the other party's words, Tang Luochuan chuckled and shook his head. Given that he and his family wouldn't be staying on the Star Luo Continent for long, it was best not to owe too many favors.
Besides, staying at someone else's home would be inconvenient. It wasn't as if they could really expect an Ultimate Douluo to take care of them, could they?
"Very well."
En Ci finally relented.
"Now, let's think about this..."
"Xiaoyu, how do you plan to face Tang Ziran tonight?"
After hanging up, En Ci turned his gaze toward Tong Yu and asked.
"I..."
Tong Yu's heart was unsettled. Even with the disguise mask his teacher had prepared for him, he still felt too ashamed to appear before Tang Ziran.
But since he was to become the Guardian for the two youngsters and would at least accompany them to the Douluo Continent, it was inevitable that he would have to reveal himself eventually.
"I..."
"I'll think it over carefully."
Tong Yu took a deep breath and murmured.
"Tonight, I've invited His Majesty, the Crown Prince, and Her Highness the Princess..."
"Don't let anything go wrong."
En Ci smiled faintly as he spoke.
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Imperial Palace.
"Father, you summoned me."
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Dai Yueyan approached his father with a puzzled expression and asked,
"Yueyan, there's nothing urgent. Go tell your sister that we're having dinner with the Imperial Preceptor tonight..."
"To meet an interesting young man."
Dai Tianling's expression was somewhat unsettled as he looked at his son and spoke slowly.
"Yes, Father."
Dai Yueyan nodded immediately upon hearing this.
"..."
After Dai Yueyan left, the contemplative look on Dai Tianling's face remained. His thoughts drifted to what En Ci had previously told him.
"I had thought that the talents of the little girl from the Wu family and Long Yue were already rare in this world, unmatched for a thousand years."
"Yet there is still someone even more extraordinary..."
His face darkened with thought as he muttered to himself.
A twelve-year-old Soul King...
Could such a genius truly exist in this world?
"If such a genius really exists..."
"I must meet them no matter what."
Dai Tianling murmured to himself. A talent like this was truly once in a millennium.
Moreover, from what En Ci implied, perhaps Yun'er could be matched with him? Would that even work...
"Ah—"
"I wonder if I'll get to see Luo Chuan again."
Meanwhile, Dai Yun'er was curled up in her boudoir, sprawled across her bed in a starfish position, muttering to herself.
Tang Luochuan had already told her that he wouldn't stay on the Star Luo Continent for more than a month—he still wanted to visit Dragon Valley...
If he didn't come find her soon, how would he even get to Dragon Valley?
"Staying at Monster Academy would be so much better."
"Everyone here is so nice too, why go back to the Douluo Continent..."
Her eyes filled with contemplation as she couldn't help but murmur.
Though it seemed unlikely, her mind involuntarily wandered to what it would be like if they were both at Monster Academy together.
"If she and I were both at Monster Academy, we'd definitely help each other. I'd train even harder—otherwise, the gap between us would be too big."
"Then, he'd probably become one of the Eight Great Heavenly Kings. But if the two of us were together..."
As she thought about it, Dai Yun'er's cheeks flushed slightly, her mind drifting back to the time he had saved her. If they could be together...
Would they end up as a pair?
Knock knock...
Just then, two soft knocks at the door snapped her out of her thoughts.
"Who—who is it?"
Dai Yun'er snapped back to reality and called out.
"It's me, Yun'er."
Dai Yueyan's voice came from outside.
"Brother, what do you want?"
Though her face showed displeasure, she still got up and opened the door before asking.
"We're going out for dinner tonight. It's arranged by Father and my teacher—the Imperial Preceptor."
"To meet an interesting young man."
Dai Yueyan said calmly, smiling.
"An interesting young man?"
"No."
Hearing this, Dai Yun'er immediately shook her head and instinctively tried to close the door. She guessed this "interesting young man" was most likely a boy.
If it were a girl, her father and brother would have said "a young lady," not "young man."
And if it was a boy...
She had no interest in getting to know more people.
"Father specifically asked for you to come. The Imperial Preceptor will be there too. Yun'er, are you sure you won't go?"
Dai Yueyan looked at her and slowly spoke.
"..."
"I understand."
Dai Yun'er remained silent for a moment before nodding.
As she spoke, she quietly closed the door.
"Yun'er..."
Watching this scene, Dai Yueyan could only shake his head helplessly before slowly walking away.
"I really don't want to go, but Grand Preceptor will be there too."
"Luo Chuan wanted to visit Dragon Valley. If I don't go, Grand Preceptor would be disappointed too."
Dai Yun'er wore a thoughtful expression as she spoke somewhat helplessly.
"What kind of young man..."
"He seems like an annoying fellow!"
Dai Yun'er snorted coldly, silently thinking to herself.
Anyway...
He definitely wouldn't compare to Luo Chuan in the slightest!
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