"Uh..."
Seeing Gu Yue's current expression, Tong Yu's face stiffened, visibly pausing in silence. He'd been so focused on discussing this matter with Luo Chuan Gongzi that he'd completely forgotten about Miss Gu Yue!
"The prince(ss) of Star Luo?"
Meanwhile, Yun Ming wore a thoughtful expression, his gaze toward Tang Luochuan carrying a hint of danger. Could it be that on another continent, Luo Chuan had...
Gotten involved with some high-status young girl?
"Well, um..."
"Everyone, I just remembered I have something to attend to. I'll take my leave now. I won't disturb you."
At this moment, Tong Yu merely offered an awkward smile before his figure flickered and vanished without a trace.
"..."
Yet at this very moment, as the person in question, Tang Luochuan watched Tong Yu disappear before his eyes, mentally drawing a big question mark.
Seriously, bro...
You're really acting?
"Luo Chuan, since you're all back, you should absorb the gains from your recent experiences."
"Head back early."
Glancing in Tang Luochuan's direction, Yun Ming gave a deep smile before dropping those words and leaving without lingering.
At a time like this, it was best to leave Luo Chuan to Gu Yue and Na'er for judgment. Flirting all the way to Star Luo? Hmph, this boy cannot be spared!
"Luo Chuan, that 'prince(ss)' Senior Tong Yu mentioned..."
"Could it be..."
"Someone from the Star Luo imperial family?"
At this moment, Gu Yue wore a smile that was both gentle and terrifying, her gaze silently fixed on Tang Luochuan as she spoke slowly.
"Yes."
Tang Luochuan didn't deny it, answering plainly.
"Gu Yue-jie, why are you reacting so strongly? We already knew Luo Chuan-gege was on the Star Luo Continent. It's normal for him to know a so-called prince(ss), right?"
Beside them, Na'er couldn't help but interject.
In her opinion, Gu Yue-jie was just being too sensitive.
"Na'er, do you think this imperial prince(ss) is a prince... or a princess?"
Hearing this, Gu Yue shook her head and cut straight to the point.
"Well, of course it's—"
"Wait, a princess!"
The moment these words left Gu Yue's mouth, Na'er's little brain instantly lit up. The chance of it being a prince was less than one percent!
"Luo Chuan-gege!"
"Is the person you know a princess? A good princess or a bad princess?"
At this thought, Na'er's big eyes filled with seriousness, her calm yet vigilant gaze locking onto Tang Luochuan as she questioned him intently.
There were already many girls around Luo Chuan-gege—she was somewhat used to it by now. Xing Lan, Xiao Yan, Si Duo, Mu Xi, and Ye Hui-jie were all like that.
Those girls were all good people, but this so-called imperial princess they'd never met? That was a different story!
When she was little, Luo Chuan-gege had told her other stories—like the Black Princess and Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Zhu Bajie. Some princesses could be very scheming.
"Hmm..."
"Of course, she's not a bad princess."
Hearing Na'er's adorable remark, Tang Luochuan's expression faltered momentarily before he responded with a mix of amusement and exasperation.
"Really?"
Na'er blinked.
"Of course it's true."
Tang Luochuan chuckled in reply. Na'er really was as adorable as ever.
While thinking, he affectionately patted the little head in front of him—the touch was undoubtedly quite pleasant.
"So, how far has your... friendship progressed now?"
Gu Yue maintained a "harmoniously kind" smile on her face.
If not for the fact that her teeth were already clenched, Tang Luochuan might have forgotten her little jealous streak.
"Nowhere at all."
Tang Luochuan answered with a serious expression.
He was telling the truth—when he left the Star Luo Continent, he and Yun'er truly hadn't gotten anywhere beyond hugging...
As for the other girls, the most extreme case was undoubtedly Ye Hui, who had already seen him in his most vulnerable state. They were far from reaching that point.
"Really?"
Gu Yue stared at him, her stunning eyes seemingly trying to discern something. Yet, in the end, she found nothing and silently sighed in relief.
It seemed...
Luo Chuan was still very well-behaved!
Come to think of it, with girls like Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo, and Yuanen Yehui practically pining for him by his side, Luo Chuan hadn't done anything with them either.
As for that so-called Star Luo Princess, surely it was the same.
"That's more like it..."
"Consider yourself honest."
Finally, Gu Yue gave a light hum and proudly extended her hand, signaling for him to take it.
"Always honest..."
Tang Luochuan chuckled in response, gently holding her hand. He considered himself a fairly honest person... right?
Well, at least for now, he thought he was!
"Me too, me too!"
Beside them, Na'er giggled and rubbed her hands together before sweetly reaching out to him.
"Of course, I wouldn't forget you."
Tang Luochuan smiled and nodded, using his other hand to take hers as well, speaking softly.
"The gains from this trip are quite substantial. Let's talk about it when we get back. Come on, let's head to the dorm first."
As he spoke, he led the two girls by his side toward the dormitory.
"..."
Not far away, Tong Yu silently watched the scene, taking a deep breath as a weight lifted from his heart. It was good that Miss Gu Yue hadn't given Luo Chuan Gongzi a hard time.
"Pavilion Master Yun."
"Seems like this isn't quite what you described?"
Then, while sending a voice transmission, Tong Yu glanced at Yun Ming beside him.
Earlier, the man had immediately come to his side after disappearing, telling him to wait here for the ensuing scene—something about Luo Chuan facing the explosive jealousy of the two girls...
From what he could see, that clearly hadn't happened.
"Huh? That's it?"
Yun Ming wore a thoughtful expression.
This shouldn't be the case.
Na'er was indeed an extremely sweet and well-behaved girl—as her teacher, he knew that better than anyone. Perhaps there wasn't a second person like her in the entire Douluo Continent.
But Gu Yue... surely she wouldn't cool down that quickly?
"Ah..."
"I was hoping to see Luo Chuan apologize."
Yun Ming sighed, muttering helplessly. It seemed that from now on, it would be difficult to witness such a scene.
As for Yun Ming's thoughts, Tong Yu remained completely unaware. His earlier smile had long faded, and now he simply shook his head as he watched the sweet departure of Tang Luochuan and the two girls.
He had seen firsthand how strong and stable Luo Chuan's relationship with the two girls was. As for the other girls who had feelings for Tang Luochuan, he could also sense their unspoken affections.
As long as he kept trying, perhaps there really was a chance.
But Your Highness...
"Other girls might have a chance."
"But Yun'er Your Highness is all the way on the Star Luo Continent..."
"Difficult, so difficult."
Tong Yu shook his head, his heart filled with endless emotions.
At the same time, far away on the Star Luo Continent, Dai Yun'er sat in class, feeling an inexplicable sense of foreboding in her heart.
"Hmm!"
"It must just be my imagination!"
Dai Yun'er giggled and shook her head, propping her chin in her hands as she gazed at the blackboard not far away. Slowly, however, her thoughts drifted beyond the clouds.
In Fantasy Village, Luo Chuan appeared before her like a great hero, stepping on the Nine-Colored Auspicious Cloud...
"Ehehe~"
"Your Highness, you..."
"Why are you drooling?"
Beside her, her female desk mate gently poked her, a look of confusion on her face.
"Ah."
"It's nothing."
Hearing this, Dai Yun'er was momentarily stunned, realizing her unbecoming behavior. How could she drool just from thinking about someone...
"It's not like I want to eat Luo Chuan."
"Why would I drool over him!"
With a pensive expression, Dai Yun'er silently imagined herself hugging Luo Chuan and taking a big bite out of him...
Ew~
She would never do such a thing!
(End of Chapter)