Chapter 149

Everything Shu Yan expected was exactly right.

In a very short time, the news of such a big commotion in Star Luo City swept across the entire Douluo Continent like a gale.

Countless forces and powerhouses cast their eyes here. For a time, Star Luo City was crowded with people, and the flow of people increased by nearly three times compared to before. Xu Jiawei was a bit helpless and had to arrange more manpower to maintain order. Even Titled Douluos like Giant Strength could not be spared; they would go out to patrol every once in a while, and by the way, investigate whether there were any suspicious persons in the city.

Xu Jiawei summoned Shu Yan again. Shu Yan explained the cause and effect, but did not reveal to what level his spiritual power had increased. Xu Jiawei also saw Shu Yan's meaning and did not continue to ask.

But at the same time, he couldn't help but feel astonished by this. The previous spiritual surge allowed almost everyone in the palace to benefit, including him.

There are many different ways to increase soul power, but the existing methods to increase spiritual power are pitifully few, and the drawbacks and requirements are extremely high. Being able to get such a windfall from heaven for no reason, for a time, many people in the palace felt grateful to that unknown powerhouse.

Qian Gu Chaosheng, who was in the stone room, had a deeper understanding. He couldn't help but sigh that being born in the same era as Shu Yan was truly the sadness of the geniuses of this era.

Even if the light on them was dazzling, could it shine brighter than Shu Yan?

The answer is obviously no. Being in the same era as such a person, they are destined to become supporting roles. Facing a mountain that is beyond imagination and insurmountable, no matter how hard they try, it is ultimately futile.

Xu Jiujiu said she was very confused. She didn't know what had happened. Her beautiful dream was disturbed. She habitually burrowed into Shu Yan's arms, but found that the person beside her was already gone. Once she went out, she felt that deep and vast spiritual power fluctuation like the sea.

Under Shu Yan's reminder and care, she immediately sat cross-legged on the spot and entered a meditative state. When she woke up, not only did her soul power successfully break through by one level, but her spiritual power also surged by a notch. The gains were not insignificant.

But soon, she figured out the ins and outs of the matter. While surprised, she also became a bit dazed. Everything was developing a bit too fast, giving her a feeling that reality was very illusory...

Looking at Shu Yan, who was sitting cross-legged on the stone platform with his eyes closed to rest, Xu Jiujiu sighed lightly. But then, a message from a maid made her pause slightly. After tidying up, she didn't call Shu Yan, but left the Princess's Mansion alone with the Nebula Douluo.

Star Emperor Hotel.

Coming here again, Xu Jiujiu was a bit dazed. She looked at the constant flow of people outside, and after a moment, she came back to her senses, then got off the carriage with elegant movements.

The Nebula Douluo followed behind her like an ordinary old woman. The aura on the two was very special, but due to the hotel staff quickly surrounding the two and walking into the hotel, no one could identify their identities from this.

The crisp sound of golden high heels stepping on the ground echoed in the lobby. Xu Jiujiu glanced at Chen Yin, who had a serious expression on the side, and then said: "Where is the person?"

Chen Yin replied hurriedly:

"The person is in the reception hall on the first floor. This subordinate has already cleared the area, ensuring that no one will disturb Her Highness the Princess."

Xu Jiujiu gave a light hum. The maid waiting at the door in the distance opened the luxurious door inlaid with gold edges. After Xu Jiujiu and the Nebula Douluo stepped into it, she closed the door.

Chen Yin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. For some reason, he always felt that the aura and pressure on Xu Jiujiu were more than a notch stronger than last time. He clearly also had Soul Sage cultivation, but in front of Xu Jiujiu, whose soul power level was significantly lower than his, he was suppressed to the point of almost being unable to lift his head. Even though the status and status of the two were vastly different, Chen Yin still felt it was somewhat incredible.

In fact, it wasn't that Chen Yin was too weak. His martial soul was the Fierce Blade, an extremely fierce tool martial soul. His own combat power at the Soul Sage level was also extremely good, otherwise he wouldn't have successfully become the head of the Star Emperor Hotel, a special hotel directly under the royal family, at his current age.

The reason Xu Jiujiu was able to completely suppress him in terms of momentum was because of an auxiliary ability given to her by the Tulip of Silk: Aura Control!

The Tulip of Silk is known as the King of Immortal Herbs and has absolute suppression over all immortal herbs. Aura Control is a passive auxiliary deterrent skill. Xu Jiujiu was born in the royal family and inherently had aura suppression over ordinary people. Combined with the characteristics of the Tulip of Silk, as long as she maintained the aura and posture she wanted, the 100,000-year fifth ring and 100,000-year head bone brought by the Tulip of Silk would continuously amplify her own aura at a slow speed.

The longer Xu Jiujiu maintained it, the stronger this aura amplification would be. In theory, this ability could allow Xu Jiujiu, at the Soul King level, to condense an aura and prestige far exceeding her own strength.

Although it seemed a bit chicken-rib-like, for Xu Jiujiu, who had special status and needs, this ability was like adding wings to a tiger, allowing her to better maneuver and profit among a group of old foxes.

In the elegantly and solemnly decorated reception hall, Xu Jiujiu walked in slowly with the Nebula Douluo.

Ling Luochen, who was originally sitting and waiting, was startled first, then stood up subconsciously. Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo, who were still discussing something in a low voice, also stopped talking subconsciously. Their eyes flickered; on Xu Jiujiu and the Nebula Douluo, they felt an extraordinary aura.

The noble aura on Xu Jiujiu made even Zhang Lexuan, the inner courtyard senior sister, feel a bit stunned. The Nebula Douluo following behind her looked ordinary, but just one glance made her daze for a moment.

This is a Titled Douluo! Zhang Lexuan immediately concluded in her heart. She had just pulled up Han Ruoruo, who was confused and at a loss, when she heard Xu Jiujiu's pleasant voice: "Luochen, it's been a while, you've also broken through to the Soul King level."

"Luochen"—a very intimate form of address, paired with the gentle smile on Xu Jiujiu's face, made people feel good about her involuntarily.

Ling Luochen was slightly stunned, but she didn't feel uncomfortable because of Xu Jiujiu's intimate address. The other party had helped her a lot, not only leaving the last bit of dignity for her grandfather but also sparing no effort to help her solve her family's worries. She was not a heartless person; she was destined to repay such kindness, even if it took a lifetime.

"Long time no see..."

After pondering for a long time, Ling Luochen, who was a bit at a loss, finally said.

She really didn't like or excel at interpersonal communication, especially in such occasions, feeling that whatever she said seemed to have a strange taste.

Xu Jiujiu nodded. Her gaze fell on the two women behind Ling Luochen. Narrowing her azure eyes, she continued to ask: "And these two are?" Zhang Lexuan and the other had an extraordinary aura, and coupled with the fact that they seemed to have some connection with Ling Luochen but weren't very familiar, Xu Jiujiu already had a guess.

"My name is Zhang Lexuan, an inner courtyard disciple of Shrek Academy. I have met the Miss and this senior."

Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, while gently pinching Han Ruoruo's arm beside her.

Han Ruoruo also hurriedly tidied up her posture, which was different from her usual self in front of her best friend, and then said: "My name is Han Ruoruo, also an inner courtyard disciple of Shrek."

Xu Jiujiu and the Nebula Douluo were both a bit surprised. As for the names of these two, perhaps Han Ruoruo and the others were still confused, but Zhang Lexuan could be said to be extremely clear.

The youngest Soul Douluo of Shrek Academy in three thousand years, who led that year's Shrek Academy team to win the championship with overwhelming force, once known as the existence of the Moon Goddess.

"So it's the inner courtyard senior sister and the Golden Fairy of Shrek Academy. My name is Xu Jiujiu, and this senior beside me is an old senior of my Star Luo Empire, titled Nebula."

As a princess, she had studied many soul master competitions in the past century, and naturally knew the outstanding geniuses by heart. But Xu Jiujiu was still a bit surprised, not understanding why the inner courtyard senior sister of Shrek Academy and the Golden Fairy who performed outstandingly in the previous soul master competition would follow Ling Luochen to Star Luo City.

The surname Xu, a Titled Douluo guard—Zhang Lexuan instantly understood who this imposing young girl in front of her was.

Ling Luochen and Han Ruoruo were slow to react and couldn't help but be astonished.

Especially Ling Luochen, she had guessed the identity of Shu Yan and the others many times—either descendants of powerful hidden families, or powerhouses and descendants of some large noble or large sect in Star Luo. But she had never thought that Xu Jiujiu would be a royal princess, and the famous Princess Jiujiu who enjoyed a great reputation throughout the entire Star Luo Empire.

"So it's Her Highness the Princess. Lexuan has been rude."

Zhang Lexuan bowed slightly. This was the etiquette she learned when she was very young. Born into a Tianhun noble family, plus the twenty-plus years she spent studying and cultivating at Shrek, even when facing a princess of a country, she still appeared calm and composed, and could even be said to have a trend of contending with Xu Jiujiu.

Xu Jiujiu smiled gently. She walked forward a few steps, then gently held Ling Luochen's hand, and said to Zhang Lexuan and the other:

"Don't be restrained. Two guests, please sit down. I have long admired the prestige of Shrek Academy. Meeting today is fate. If you don't mind, we can chat."

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo looked at each other and sat down slowly. The Nebula Douluo stood behind Xu Jiujiu, her gaze fixed on Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo, with hidden shock in her eyes. She could see the cultivation and age of the two, and she had an intuition that if these two joined forces, they could probably really fight back and forth with her.

This was the intuition belonging to her as a Titled Douluo, not deliberately elevating Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo.

On the other side, while Xu Jiujiu was smiling and talking to Zhang Lexuan and the other about Shrek Academy on the surface, she also had a subtle feeling.

Shu Yan's perception of Shrek Academy was not good, and if they wanted to unify the continent, Shrek would definitely be a difficult obstacle to solve. She originally had no feeling for Shrek Academy—that is, no good feelings and no malice—but because of Shu Yan, she now regarded the other party as an opponent and an obstacle.

But it was still far from the time to tear their faces off. Harmony and emotion on the surface were necessary. Before national affairs and her lover's goals, Xu Jiujiu was very rational and knew what she should do.

Zhang Lexuan, Han Ruoruo, and Xu Jiujiu chatted very harmoniously. Putting aside the initial shock at Xu Jiujiu's identity, if one looked at it purely in terms of getting along, it was indeed quite good.

Seeing that the timing was right, Zhang Lexuan took out the jade stone that Xu Jiujiu was very familiar with from her storage soul tool and said very sincerely:

"Your Highness, I and Ruoruo followed Luochen to Star Luo City this time because we wanted to meet the senior who gave this jade stone to Luochen. That senior very likely helped me avenge my family's blood feud unintentionally. This is a great kindness to me. Please let me meet that senior. If possible, I am willing to use all my family assets and even my life to repay that senior..."

Zhang Lexuan's tone was not only full of sincerity but also carried a hint of urgency and pleading. Han Ruoruo pursed her lips but never spoke.

She knew that what Zhang Lexuan said was definitely not empty words, because Zhang Lexuan was not that kind of person at all. She was an extremely persistent and firm person. Once she decided on something, she would go forward without leaving any retreat. She was like that with the transaction of the agreement back then, and she was like that now.

Perhaps even Zhang Lexuan herself didn't notice that as she said these words, the obsession with that transaction in her mind was slowly dissipating.

Did she really like Bei Bei?

She had asked herself this question many times, but the answer she gave in the end gave her a feeling as if she were deceiving herself. Whether this was obsession or liking, she was too lazy to think about it now.

Use her life to repay? Xu Jiujiu murmured in a low voice, then suddenly smiled and said:

"This is naturally possible. However, the senior you speak of is not one person, but my lover and his sister. If you want, I can take you to see my lover. As for his sister, she is currently in seclusion and will not come out for a short time. You should have heard a little about the commotion in Star Luo City a few days ago..."

Zhang Lexuan's pupils shrank slightly, and then she exclaimed: "Is it that Limit Douluo senior who possesses extreme attributes?"

Xu Jiujiu glanced at Ling Luochen beside her, and then thought about the backup plan the Snow Emperor left on her, and didn't feel too surprised, just nodded gently.

Zhang Lexuan and Han Ruoruo showed the same shocked expression. That powerhouse who was called by Elder Mu to be stronger than him at his peak actually belonged to the Star Luo Empire. This was undoubtedly an extremely precious and explosive piece of news, and at the same time, it made them silently heave a sigh of relief.

If that Limit Douluo belonged to the Sun Moon Empire, it would be a devastating disaster for the entire original three Douluo countries and Shrek Academy. Now that it was confirmed that the other party was a powerhouse standing on the side of the original three Douluo countries and had even joined the Star Luo Empire, their worries in that regard naturally dissipated slowly...

(End of chapter)