On the massive ship, Tang Luochuan gazed at the increasingly distant Star Luo Continent, his face filled with emotion. This journey to Star Luo had now come to a perfect conclusion.
"This trip to Star Luo Continent..."
"Too many things exceeded my expectations."
Tang Luochuan sighed with deep feeling.
This time, whether it was meeting the Imperial Tutor En Ci, Emperor Dai Tianling, gaining control of Dragon Valley, or even bringing along the Ultimate Douluo Tong Yu—none of these were things he had anticipated.
This wasn't just taking advantage; it was practically handed to him on a silver platter.
Not to mention Dai Yun'er...
A young girl's affection was the most beautiful and obvious thing. He wasn't a fool—he could clearly tell what Dai Yun'er felt for him. That was far from just an ordinary friendship.
"Brother..."
"What are you thinking about?"
Beside him, Tang Wulin noticed Tang Luochuan's unusual mood and looked at him curiously.
"Nothing."
Tang Luochuan shook his head.
"Brother, you and Princess Yun'er seemed so close..."
"And from the way the Emperor looked at you, I bet he wanted you as his son-in-law."
Tang Wulin stepped in front of him, wearing a gossipy expression as he spoke earnestly.
During last night's dinner, he had observed carefully. The Star Luo Emperor's expression was unmistakable—he definitely had his eye on his brother!
If they had stayed to develop in Star Luo Continent, a marriage arrangement would likely have been proposed. Unfortunately, they weren't staying.
"You and your little gossipy mind."
Hearing his younger brother's words, Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned before flicking him lightly on the forehead in exasperation.
"I'm just telling the truth..."
Tang Wulin rubbed his forehead innocently, looking aggrieved.
"Luo Chuan, Wu Lin isn't wrong. The way the Emperor looked at you..."
"It was really something else."
At that moment, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue approached them, also wearing expressions of amazement.
To be honest, the shock this couple felt from the Star Luo trip was a hundred times greater than Tang Luochuan's.
After all, unlike Tang Luochuan's foresight, they had encountered these events completely unprepared—
They thought Luo Chuan saving the Star Luo Princess was already the peak, but then they unexpectedly ran into the Star Luo Imperial Tutor.
Under his guidance, they even elevated their Soul Spirits to the hundred-thousand-year level, and in the end, dined with the Star Luo Emperor... The experiences of this single month surpassed all the excitement of their many years on Douluo Continent!
"Luo Chuan, Wu Lin isn't wrong to bring it up. Not to nag you, son, but Na'er, Gu Yue, the Mu family's little girl, the Xu family's child..."
"And now Yun'er this time—each of them is a wonderful young lady, and you've crossed paths with all of them."
"I really wonder what kind of daughter-in-law you'll bring home to me someday."
Lang Yue couldn't help but muse aloud, her tone filled with emotion.
"Well..."
Tang Luochuan wore a slightly uneasy smile and shook his head lightly. Who knew what the future held?
But he thought—as long as there were no regrets, it would be enough.
He didn't want to leave behind any regrets.
"Ding ling ling~"
Just then, the sound of a communicator rang out. Tang Luochuan picked it up and saw it was a call from Gu Yue.
"Brother, is it Sister Yun'er calling you?"
Tang Wulin instantly perked up his ears, curious.
"No..."
"Gu Yue, what's up?"
Under his younger brother's friendly gaze, Tang Luochuan fell silent for a moment before letting out a helpless chuckle.
"Yun... Yun what?"
"What was Wu Lin just talking about?"
On the other end of the phone, Gu Yue wore a puzzled expression, her brows furrowed as she muttered to herself. Luo Chuan had gone to the Star Luo Continent, hadn't he? So why was he suddenly mentioning something about "Yun"?
"Gu Yue, I was just saying how... the clouds are so beautiful today! We're admiring the ocean view right now!"
Tang Wulin's expression changed abruptly, and he hastily responded. This once-innocent little Wu Lin had now learned how to spin lies on the spot.
"Hmm?"
"Ocean view..."
"Luo Chuan, are you guys back already?"
Gu Yue didn't dwell on it too much and quickly guessed what might be happening, pressing for answers.
"We're on our way back."
"We should arrive in about seven days."
Tang Luochuan responded softly.
"Good that you're on your way..."
"I'll be reaching East Sea City in a few days too. Let's meet there then."
A smile finally appeared on Gu Yue's face. It had been an entire vacation since she'd last seen Luo Chuan, and now the wait would soon be over!
"Alright."
"See you in East Sea City."
Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly in agreement.
"When we get back..."
"I have a big surprise for you."
The next moment, he added with a beaming smile.
"Oh? A surprise? I'll have to see what kind of surprise you've prepared for me then."
"Hope you won't disappoint me."
Gu Yue laughed, thinking that as long as it wasn't some shocking stunt like secretly bringing back a girl, she could probably accept anything.
"I think you'll be..."
"Very surprised when you see this gift."
Tang Luochuan shook his head, his eyes flickering with thought.
"Surprised?"
Gu Yue fell silent at the word, an inexplicable sense of foreboding creeping over her.
"..."
Seven days later.
East Sea City, East Sea Park.
Upon arriving in East Sea City, Tang Luochuan had hurried straight here without delay—for no other reason than the fact that a certain little Silver Dragon King was waiting for him.
"Luo Chuan, over here."
Not far away, Gu Yue sat on a park bench. Spotting his figure, she immediately called out to him.
"Gu Yue, long time no see."
Tang Luochuan responded, quickening his pace until he stood before her, smiling warmly.
"Yeah..."
"Long time no see."
Gu Yue nodded, her face softening into a gentle smile. A month apart, and now seeing each other again...
How wonderful!
"Wait."
But in the next instant, Gu Yue's expression abruptly shifted as she stared at Tang Luochuan, her gaze gradually turning peculiar.
"Luo Chuan, you..."
"Tell me honestly. What did you do?"
She fixed her eyes unwaveringly on the young man before her, speaking bluntly.
Something was off!
Extremely, undeniably off!
"Huh?"
"I didn't do anything."
Tang Luochuan wore a look of bewilderment, glancing down at himself in confusion. For a moment, he was at a complete loss.
There was clearly nothing wrong.
"Didn't do anything?"
"Are you sure?"
Gu Yue's expression remained impassive, her gaze lingering on him as she fell into deep thought.
"I'm sure."
Tang Luochuan nodded earnestly, stating firmly.
"But right now, you really..."
"Smell incredibly sweet!"
Gu Yue blinked her eyes, sensing the aura emanating from Tang Luochuan. She sniffed lightly and said earnestly,
"Huh?"
"It's... very fragrant?"
Hearing such words, Tang Luochuan was momentarily at a loss, his face blank with confusion. What kind of strange talk was this?
Was he really fragrant?
"You smell really, really nice. Though you did before, but now it's even stronger..."
"Is this dragon qi on you?"
Gu Yue quickly realized something, murmuring thoughtfully. This aura—it was the scent of a dragon.
The aura of a True Dragon. But now...
Where would any True Dragons still exist?
"So that's what you meant..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan finally relaxed and couldn't help but chuckle. He had thought something was wrong.
"This... is the surprise I wanted to tell you about..."
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