"Luo Chuan, let me introduce you."
"This is our new transfer student in Class One, Grade One—Dai Yun'er from Star Luo Continent. You can learn more about her later."
"Yun..."
"Yun'er?"
Seeing the familiar girl standing beside Cai Yue'er, Tang Luochuan froze momentarily, his expression blank with confusion.
"Luo Chuan."
Before him, though Dai Yun'er's expression was also far from calm, she took a deep breath and managed a faint smile, her eyes shimmering with emotion.
Though she had known from Cai Yue'er's call that he would be the one to show her around Shrek Academy, seeing him in person still sent a surge of excitement through her.
At the very least, she had finally seen Luo Chuan again!
"You two..."
"Know each other?"
Watching the scene unfold, Cai Yue'er was momentarily stunned before breaking into a smile.
"If you're already acquainted, that's even better."
"In that case, Luo Chuan, why don't you show our new student around Shrek Academy? Dai Yun'er, if you have any questions, feel free to ask him directly."
She added cheerfully.
Of course, there was another major advantage to this arrangement—even if Luo Chuan felt awkward escorting a girl around Shrek City, he could always rely on his companions for support.
Then again, given his reputation as a romantic, he might not even need help.
"Understood, Dean..."
Before Tang Luochuan could respond, Dai Yun'er readily agreed.
Truth be told, if possible, she would have loved to stay by his side at all times, just as they had once been together in Star Luo Continent.
But things were different now.
"..."
"What made you decide to come to Shrek Academy all of a sudden?"
Not long after leaving Cai Yue'er's office and stepping into the descending elevator, Tang Luochuan couldn't help but muse aloud.
Seriously, could someone explain to him...
Why had Princess Dai Yun'er come to Douluo Continent?
According to the original timeline, her appearance should have coincided with the Star Luo Soul Master Competition.
Moreover, her arrival at Shrek Academy as an exchange student from Star Luo Continent was supposed to be tied to the God of the Sea's "fate." Yet not only had she arrived early, but she had even enrolled as a first-year transfer student?
"I..."
"Wanted to come, so I did."
"Since you're here, I thought it'd be nice to have your company. And I've always wanted to see the legendary Shrek Academy, where one can make a name across Douluo Continent..."
Dai Yun'er pressed her lips together, speaking slowly.
Of course, what she truly wanted to say was that she had come because Luo Chuan was here.
But now...
She no longer had the right to say such words.
If she ever wanted to voice that sentiment, she would have to wait for another time.
"Nice to have my company..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan paused, his expression stiffening slightly. The implication behind her words made it clear what she meant.
No wonder she had deviated from the original plot—was it because of him? Had his relationship status triggered some kind of butterfly effect?
Had the Star Luo Princess embarked on a long-distance pursuit of her beloved? Hmm... the plausibility of that theory remained to be verified.
"Did Tong Yu bring you back?"
For a moment, Tang Luochuan instinctively asked.
"Mhm..."
"Senior Tong Yu does provide me with some protection..."
Dai Yun'er shook her head and spoke slowly.
This time, she had come without prior notice. Apart from the experts on the cruise ship responsible for her safety, even Qilin Douluo Tong Yu only learned of her arrival when she was almost there.
But as an Ultimate Douluo from the Star Luo Continent, it was perfectly reasonable for Senior Tong Yu to take care of and protect her while he was in Shrek City.
"So it is Senior Tong Yu."
Tang Luochuan nodded. Naturally, the guardian in the shadows, Tong Yu, was well aware of his situation here.
As a disciple of the Star Luo National Teacher, it made sense for Tong Yu to be informed about his circumstances.
However, he really didn't have time to show the person before him around Shrek Academy. He was about to go out with Gu Yue and Na'er later. This matter...
Perhaps it would be better to leave it to Wu Siduo.
Tang Luochuan pondered silently. Wu Siduo was both a relative and a good friend of Dai Yun'er. Having her as a guide would be the best arrangement.
"That settles it."
Tang Luochuan thought to himself.
"Um, Luo Chuan, this is my first time at Shrek Academy. Could you show me around..."
At this moment, Dai Yun'er clearly had some thoughts in mind. She opened her mouth slightly, her gaze fixed on him, wanting to say something.
After disembarking on the Douluo Continent, she had come straight to Shrek City without learning anything about the place or even having a meal.
Perhaps she shouldn't expect too much in such a short time, but surely there was no problem asking an old friend to have a meal with her...
Luo Chuan wouldn't be that heartless, right?
However, before she could finish speaking, a young woman with an exceptional aura appeared before her at the entrance of the teaching building.
"Gu Yue, I'm back. Sorry to keep you waiting."
Seeing her, Tang Luochuan immediately smiled and said.
"It's fine, Luo Chuan. But is this female student the transfer student Dean Cai Yue'er mentioned?"
Gu Yue shook her head indifferently, her gaze shifting to Dai Yun'er as she spoke, her expression scrutinizing.
This golden-haired girl looked...
Wait, a golden-haired girl?
At this keyword, Gu Yue froze for a moment, her expression involuntarily cooling as she recalled the only nightmare she had ever had.
Even the Nightmare Old Demon had never managed to give her nightmares, but the golden-haired girl who stole Luo Chuan in that dream had left an indelible impression.
And with golden hair at that. She remembered that the royal family of the Star Luo Empire on the other continent had golden hair.
Combined with the "Your Highness" mentioned by Qilin Douluo Tong Yu before, the identity of the person before her was unmistakable.
"So it's true."
"It really is a golden-haired girl."
Gu Yue's eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
"Hello."
"I'm Dai Yun'er."
Facing Gu Yue, Dai Yun'er greeted her politely, though a hint of wariness flickered in her eyes.
She had a strong sense that this person was extraordinary—an innate sixth sense, as if there was some inherent opposition between them. Could this be...
"Luo Chuan's mysterious girlfriend?"
Dai Yun'er instantly perked up with full attention.
"My name is Gu Yue."
"So you're Dai Yun'er, the Star Luo princess that Luo Chuan told us about. I didn't expect you to come to Shrek Academy too," Gu Yue said with a calm smile on her face.
"..."
Hearing this, Dai Yun'er thought it was just as she suspected—this person before her was likely Luo Chuan's girlfriend.
But why did this voice sound different from the one she remembered hearing that day? And...
Wasn't the girl that day called Na'er?
One was named Gu Yue, the other Na'er—she remembered that clearly. They weren't the same person?
So that meant...
He had two girlfriends?
(End of Chapter)