Chapter 69: Arrival of the Star Luo Empire Delegation, Zhuqing Appears
Yu Xiaogang's visit to the Shrek Academy was something Su Yun was unaware of. At the Soul Master Academy of the Martial Soul Hall, after spending several months there, Su Yun had formed good relationships with his fellow students.
Su Yun's cultivation also did not fall behind. He not only mastered the second form of the Wind God's Leg, "Grass in the Wind," but also reached the initial understanding of the realm with the thirty strikes of the Inferno Spear Technique.
"The thirty strikes emphasize continuous flow, like clouds and flowing water, done in one breath to unleash their greatest power." As Su Yun wielded his spear, a set of spear techniques was immediately displayed.
"Good spear technique." After Su Yun completed the thirty strikes, Hu Liena walked out from the side, clapping her hands and praising him.
"Senior sister." Su Yun called out very politely.
"Mhm, such a good boy." Hu Liena ruffled Su Yun's hair, soft and fluffy, feeling very comfortable. For a bewitching girl like Hu Liena, young boys like Su Yun were exactly their type. Thus, Hu Liena looked at Su Yun, her beautiful eyes filled with unusual colors.
Inside Su Yun, Ah Yin, seeing Hu Liena touching Su Yun's head, also complained with slight dissatisfaction. "Doesn't she know that touching someone's head can stunt their growth?"
"Little Su Yun, how can you let her touch your head?"
Su Yun just smiled wryly at this; he didn't want to be touched on the head either. But every time, Hu Liena was both gentle and strict, either pretending to be angry or acting pitiful.
Su Yun had no choice but to let her have her way with his hair. And Su Yun always felt that Hu Liena treated him like a character in a nurturing game.
Every weekend during the rest time, she would take him to buy new clothes, matching various outfits for him.
"Senior sister, you didn't come this time just to take me out to buy clothes again, did you?" Su Yun said helplessly, "My wardrobe is almost full."
Hearing this, Hu Liena pouted and said, "You are now the disciple of the teacher, a prestigious identity. Even the royal families of the two great empires have to give you three points of courtesy. In the future, when attending important events, your every word and action represents the face of our Martial Soul Hall. So, as your senior sister, it's natural for me to train you a bit."
Su Yun looked skeptical: "But many of the clothes you bought aren't for formal occasions, right?"
Hu Liena paused, then chuckled softly, "Isn't it because our little junior brother is handsome, and looks good in anything? See, you're treating me like a pet in a nurturing game..." Su Yun silently complained, then seriously said, "Nana sister, did you come to find me for something?"
It was evening, and usually, Hu Liena wouldn't come to find Su Yun at this time. "It's not a big deal. The delegation from the Star Luo Empire's Royal Soul Master Academy will be coming here to study in a few days. The teacher wants you to prepare, and you must perform," Hu Liena said slowly.
Ah? Su Yun was startled. The Star Luo Empire? "The people from the Star Luo Empire are coming to study?"
Su Yun was puzzled: "Nana sister, let alone why the people from the Star Luo Empire want to come to our Martial Soul Hall, why must I perform? By age, shouldn't it be you and Xie Yue brother and the others who should perform?"
Hu Liena said, "Of course, we will perform, but the teacher wants the people from the Star Luo Empire to see your talent and let them know the foundation of our Martial Soul." I see, it's a show of strength... Su Yun understood internally.
Hu Liena continued, "As for why the people from the Star Luo Empire want to come, it's because they also want to showcase the talent of their heir. They have already visited the Tian Dou Empire, and the royal family there has been defeated by them."
Hu Liena shook her head as she spoke, seemingly sighing, "It just goes to show that the future of the Tian Dou Empire's royal family won't last long."
So that's how it is, Dai Weisi and Zhuyun are already rising in power. Su Yun knew that the strength of the Star Luo Empire actually surpassed that of the Tian Dou Empire.
If it weren't for the Martial Soul Hall maintaining a balance in recent years, Tian Dou would have likely been completely overwhelmed by the Star Luo Empire.
But showing off to the Martial Soul Hall won't do the Star Luo Empire any good. How many titled Douluo do they have?
And the Martial Soul Hall? How many Soul Master armies do they have? And the Martial Soul Hall? Su Yun could only think that the people of the Star Luo Empire simply wanted to display the strength of their heir.
As for the Martial Soul Hall, they probably didn't even consider the Star Luo Empire a threat. However, since the Star Luo Empire has come knocking for a fight, the Martial Soul Hall won't hold back. You want to show off your muscles? Fine, then I'll show off mine as well.
"Since that's the case, I understand. I will prepare well," Su Yun nodded.
Hu Liena's pretty face showed a satisfied smile, her eyes narrowing like a fox's: "Good little junior brother, come here, sister will give you a kiss." Hu Liena suddenly pecked Su Yun's fair cheek, then left with a bell-like laughter.
Leaving Su Yun standing there with a helpless expression. As a young boy being kissed, he really felt nothing. He just wished to grow up quickly...
...
A week later, the delegation from the Star Luo Empire finally arrived. Leading the team was a Soul Douluo from the Star Luo Empire.
Su Yun looked from afar, noticing a faint white 'King' character on the person's forehead and heterochromatic eyes, indicating he was probably from the Dai family.
By his side were many nobles from the Star Luo Empire. These people were primarily from the Dai and Zhu families.
And following them was a group of the new generation from the Star Luo Empire. The most eye-catching among them were naturally Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
As the most legitimate heirs of the Star Luo Empire, their attire was much more noble than that of their peers.
"Dai Weisi looks like he's about 9 years older than me, around level 34 in soul power, and Zhuyun is probably around level 28."
Su Yun could deduce the ages of Dai Weisi and Zhuyun from the original story, and the soul power levels were informed to him by Ah Yin.
And leading the team from the Martial Soul Hall was naturally Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Right from the start, the Soul Douluo from the Dai family exchanged pleasantries with Chrysanthemum Douluo. I
t's always better not to start with a fight upon meeting. As the saying goes, courtesy before force.
As the host, the Martial Soul Hall's first task in welcoming the distant guests was to hold a banquet. Both sides might not like each other privately, but they still had to maintain appearances.
In the evening. At the banquet.
Apart from the people of the Star Luo Empire, many nobles from the Martial Soul Hall were also present. The two sides discussed many issues at the banquet, with much merrymaking and toasting.
And Su Yun, attending tonight, was dressed in noble attire. Although he was young, his looks and remarkable temperament made him quite noticeable among the many guests. However, Su Yun didn't enjoy this kind of etiquette.
After all, most of the conversations at the banquet were just pleasantries,ย a case of honeyed words but with a dagger in the belly.
Just as Su Yun was thinking of stepping out for some fresh air, he suddenly spotted a familiar face in the crowd. Zhuqing?
(End of Chapter)
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