Chapter 25: Humans and Fierce Beasts, Meeting (1)

"Don't be so nervous. Although I am a soul beast, I am not an unreasonable person. The previous matter has passed, and I am too lazy to mention it again..."

After a pause, a slight arc curled at the corners of the Snow Empress's lips. She smiled lightly, and her voice became a bit gentler.

"If there are no accidents in the future, we might stay by Shu Yan's side, escorting him, and at the same time, it is also to properly discipline him..."

Xu Jiujiu held Shu Yan's hand. Under the encouraging gaze of the other party, Xu Jiujiu suppressed her frantically beating heart, then forced a smile. The smile was somewhat pale, and then she said with difficulty in a low voice: "What the senior said is very true, it is Jiujiu who was rude."

The Snow Empress didn't say anything more, just walked forward with the Ice Empress in an elegant and graceful manner.

When the Ice Empress passed by Shu Yan and the two, she stuck out her tongue, then showed a provocative expression toward Shu Yan, and at the same time, looked at Xu Jiujiu secretly.

Xu Jiujiu felt her spine go cold from the Ice Empress's gaze. Just as she was about to speak again, the Ice Empress's voice suddenly sounded:

"Don't be so nervous. The Snow Empress and I are actually quite easy to talk to. What's more, this is still your human home court. We and Shu Yan have chosen the same path. Unless you take the initiative to rebel, otherwise I think our relationship should be quite pleasant..."

After walking two steps forward, the Ice Empress seemed to have thought of something, turned her head and said again: "Oh, I have to add one more sentence. Most of the time, the credibility of us soul beasts is much better than you humans..."

Xu Jiujiu didn't know how to answer, just subconsciously followed Shu Yan and walked toward the depths of the Imperial Palace. Until she stepped into a huge palace gate, she suddenly came back to her senses.

Looking at the Ice Empress who was curiously looking around not far ahead and the calm and leisurely Snow Empress beside her, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but clench Shu Yan's hand and whispered: "A-Yan, I..."

Shu Yan looked ahead, sighed lightly, and comforted: "Don't think so much, don't worry, the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress have stayed with me for quite a long time, and I know their personalities. You don't need to worry about His Majesty's safety. I have made a life-and-soul oath with the two of them, no one will rebel temporarily."

"And... even if they want to make a move, I fear no powerhouse in the entire Star Luo Empire can stop the two of them. Don't think too much, I guarantee with my life that nothing will happen..."

Xu Jiujiu's gaze was complicated, but finally, she nodded gently.

Yes, just as Shu Yan said, the Snow Empress alone was enough to look down on the world. In the current era, it was difficult to find a powerhouse who could compete with her, not to mention that she was followed by the Ice Empress, who also had a fierce reputation in the Extreme North Land. Such a combination was definitely not something the Star Luo Empire could contend with in a short time.

With a complicated mood, the group passed through one palace gate after another, and finally stepped into a magnificent palace.

Just after entering the palace, Shu Yan noticed several old acquaintances. The old man standing in the first position on the left under the main seat had a ruddy face; he was the Star Shattering Douluo, an old acquaintance. And on the right, there were two old men with completely different temperaments. Shu Yan was quite familiar with them. These two were the Giant Strength Douluo Cheng Gang and the Heavenly Killing Douluo Huang Jinxu, who were among the many protecting Douluos of the Star Luo Empire.

The moment Shu Yan and the four stepped into this palace, Star Cloud Douluo also appeared. A faint low pressure hovered over the palace. This was caused by the entanglement of the aura of many powerhouses. And on the main seat of the palace, Xu Jiawei, who had been closing his eyes and resting, also slowly opened his eyes. The gazes of several people met in the air, and in the invisible, the confrontation had already started quietly in the dark.

In the next moment, Xu Jiawei stood up from the main seat. He looked like a middle-aged man, appearing only thirty-four years old. Time didn't leave any obvious traces on him. His appearance was still majestic and handsome. Being in the position of emperor for a long time made him surrounded by an incomparable noble aura. Just one look could make one feel endless majesty and dominance. But unexpectedly, Xu Jiawei was exceptionally calm at this time. A gentle and scholarly smile appeared on his face, his aura was peaceful, and then he opened his arms slightly and said: "Welcome the two distinguished guests who have come from afar from the Extreme North Land to visit the Star Luo Empire. I am the current emperor of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiawei. Here, I and the four protecting Douluos express a grand welcome to the two guests."

As he spoke, the four protecting Douluos, including the Star Shattering Douluo, bowed slightly toward the direction of the Snow Empress and the other. The several black-robed figures standing on both sides also uniformly made a gesture of invitation. Watching this scene, Shu Yan couldn't help but praise the courage and strong psychological quality of his brother-in-law in his heart.

In such an occasion, the Ice Empress, who was always lawless beside the Snow Empress, couldn't help but be a bit more serious. The two followed Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu into the hall, and then under the thoughtful guidance of those black-robed figures, sat down at the low table within five meters of Xu Jiawei. Xu Jiawei waved his hand, the four Title Douluos also sat down in order, and those black-robed figures also quickly left the palace sensibly. In the next moment, a golden soul power shield rose outside the palace, isolating all perception from the outside world.

Xu Jiawei also sat down slowly. The smile on his majestic face remained unchanged, but he just raised the wine cup in front of him lightly, and then faced the Ice and Snow Dual Emperors and said:

"I hope the two distinguished guests will not misunderstand. This action is just to be vigilant against some people with abnormal hearts peeking here, and there is no malice."

The Snow Empress's gaze swept across all the living people in the hall one by one. Although she didn't think this shield was of any use, she still gave a soft 'en' as a response.

Xu Jiawei was not surprised by the Snow Empress's cold attitude. His gaze turned to Shu Yan, carrying a hint of emotion, and then he spoke again:

"A-Yan has also grown up. I still remember when you were just a thin little boy. Looking at you now, you have already become a handsome boy. Time really passes fast..."

Shu Yan smiled lightly and said: "It has been nearly a year since we last met, and Your Majesty's style remains the same."

Xu Jiawei also smiled lightly. He waved his hand and said:

"Don't call me Your Majesty. I said long ago that we are a family. You and Jiujiu are the same, just call me Imperial Brother. There are no outsiders here, do you still care about those cumbersome etiquettes..."

Shu Yan laughed dumbly and said softly:

"Imperial Brother..."

Xu Jiawei was satisfied and smiled, then pretended to chat casually for a few words, and later even brought up his marriage with Xu Jiujiu, which made Xu Jiujiu, who was nervous and worried, couldn't help but blush, and then lowered her head somewhat shyly.

The Snow Empress and the Ice Empress watched this scene quietly. They both knew that these were just warm-ups before the good show started. The most important thing and the reason why everyone appeared here today were arranged as the highlight at the end. Now that the venue was warmed up, the real good show was about to open...

PS: Still eleven short of a hundred investments!!! (Cough) () (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 26 =====