"I'm here, Na'er."
"Sorry to keep you all waiting."
Looking at Na'er's adorable face, Tang Luochuan immediately stepped forward with a smile. Beside him, Yuanen Yehui also greeted everyone.
"We haven't been waiting long at all."
Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan shook their heads, not minding in the slightest. As for the younger brothers like Tang Wulin, they needed no mention at all.
Na'er and Gu Yue naturally didn't need to say anything either, having already come to his side with smiles on their faces.
"We thought you weren't going to the Star Luo Continent with us again!"
On the other side, Dai Yun'er also took a few steps forward, moving closer to Tang Luochuan's position. She blinked her eyes and couldn't help but murmur softly.
"Exactly..."
Beside her, Wu Siduo, who had decided to accompany Yun'er in pursuing the great path, nodded repeatedly. Nowadays, she was determined to advance and retreat together with her good sister, after all...
The other party was the true female protagonist who had gotten together with Luo Chuan, while she was still striving to catch up. With the other party acting as her wingwoman later, there was definitely a way!
"Yun'er even told me that even using some special methods would definitely help me. I just wonder what kind of special methods she meant..."
A trace of reverie appeared in Wu Siduo's eyes as she pondered.
"How could that be."
Hearing Dai Yun'er's words, Tang Luochuan immediately chuckled and shook his head. Having already promised his girls, how could he possibly be someone who breaks his word?
He was merely shameless and fickle, not a fool. Moreover, going to the Star Luo Continent with everyone was quite enjoyable in itself.
Besides, if he, as her designated Prince Consort, were to run away at such a time, how heartbroken would Yun'er be?
"You'd better not dare..."
Dai Yun'er puffed out her cheeks and said coquettishly. If Luo Chuan dared to stand her up and not go home with her, she would definitely make him pay!
Although...
It seemed like Luo Chuan was always the one making her look good.
"Of course I wouldn't dare."
Tang Luochuan smiled softly, gently stroking her hair as he spoke cheerfully.
"What are you doing..."
Dai Yun'er's face flushed red. Though her words carried a hint of reproach, inwardly she greatly enjoyed his caress.
This scene, however, made Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, and the others watching from the side quite flustered.
"Yun'er and Luo Chuan..."
"Are together too."
Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan instinctively exchanged glances, both able to see the unrest in each other's eyes.
They had been meditating properly in their dormitory the past couple days, striving to improve their cultivation a bit more before participating in the tournament on the Star Luo Continent. Who would have thought that in such a short time...
Yun'er had also achieved her goal.
At this moment, the two also took a deep breath. They needed to step up their efforts too. Of course, after this...
Perhaps it wouldn't be bad to learn from Yun'er's experience?
After all, aside from Sister Gu Yue and Na'er, only Yun'er and Sister Yehui had achieved their goals. Sister Yehui had brought Luo Chuan home, so Yun'er...
Must have definitely accomplished something they couldn't!
"..."
At the same time, not far from the group of girls, Lan Fozi—who had also appeared here due to the Star Luo Continent—was equally focused on everything happening.
However, the smile that had appeared upon seeing Luo Chuan quickly faded.
It wasn't just because he had arrived with Yuanen Yehui, but also because of his ambiguous relationship with that golden-haired girl. In that moment, she felt something tremble in her heart again.
Don't tell her, this...
"There's still..."
"There are still others."
Lan Fozi's eyes dimmed slightly as she spoke. Her mother had always said that men other than her father were no good. Though she could sense that Luo Chuan was a good person...
He was still pretty bad!
Not to mention Gu Yue and Na'er, Yuanen Yehui was already his girlfriend, and now there was this golden-haired girl who seemed to have a confirmed relationship with him, along with others...
"Hah..."
Lan Fozi's emotions were anything but calm. At least at this moment, she couldn't see much hope, as none of these girls seemed significantly inferior to her.
Her only advantage was her talent, which was slightly better than the others—and even then, she couldn't surpass Gu Yue or Na'er.
"Fozi, calm your heart."
"For a true son of heaven like him, having many women around is completely normal..."
Beside her, Nanali, who seemed to have discerned Lan Fozi's thoughts and was clearly more mature-minded, crossed her arms and spoke with utmost seriousness.
At this moment, she appeared very composed, though...
Her gaze toward Tang Luochuan was practically dripping with intensity.
"Lili-jie..."
"Could you maybe rein in your gaze a little? I feel like you're about to start drooling any second."
Lan Fozi seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking somewhat quietly. After all, it wouldn't look good if others noticed, right?
"Huh?"
"I didn't realize. I understand."
Hearing this, Nanali was momentarily startled, instantly cooling down as she murmured softly.
Seriously, Luo Chuan was so handsome—was it really that strange if she stared a little longer, got a little mesmerized?
"Lili-jie..."
A trace of helplessness flickered in Lan Fozi's deep, ocean-like eyes. Luo Chuan was good-looking, but was it really necessary to go that far...
"Alright."
"It really is that necessary."
Lan Fozi also glanced toward Tang Luochuan's direction. After meeting his eyes for a brief moment, she shyly averted her gaze, thinking to herself.
"These two women..."
Noticing Nanali and Lan Fozi's gazes in succession, Tang Luochuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He could understand Lan Fozi, but Nanali's look—with her youthful face and impressive assets...
Both the first and second generations had their famous appearance-obsessed fans. Thinking about it carefully...
Perhaps this one was the appearance-obsessed fan of the Dragon King era.
"Those two girls are..."
"Lan Fozi and her guard."
Seeing the two in that direction, Na'er instantly recalled something, her expression growing much more serious. Yuanen Yehui even stated their identities outright.
Lan Fozi might be somewhat tolerable, but Nanali—who had boasted arrogantly in front of them that day—was someone they kept a close eye on.
"It seems..."
"They're going to the Star Luo Continent too."
Na'er couldn't help muttering, but she quickly dismissed the thought. In the days to come, they probably wouldn't have much interaction with them.
"..."
"Everyone's ready, I presume?"
Soon after, Cai Yue'er, the Dean of Shrek Outer Courtyard, appeared with a rather gentle smile on her face.
For this trip, she was not only Shrek Academy's leader but also the strongest member of the Douluo Continent exchange delegation.
Standing beside her was Yun Ming, the Sea God Pavilion Master, who had naturally come to see them off—after all, both Na'er and that lad Luo Chuan were clearly worth his personal farewell.
Likewise, Tong Yu, who had accompanied the Tang Luo Chuan brothers for several years, was also present nearby.
Truth be told, he was actually the true strongest in their group—his peak-level strength would rank him among the finest top-tier experts even on the Star Luo Continent.
"This Star Luo Grand Competition... I truly didn't expect you to participate as well, Luo Chuan. Is it for Na'er's sake or simply out of personal interest?"
Yun Ming gazed toward Tang Luochuan's direction with keen interest, smiling faintly as he privately transmitted his voice to the young man.
Previously, Na'er had mentioned wanting to visit the Star Luo Continent for fun, though she'd added she wouldn't go if Luo Chuan couldn't make time. Most likely, the lad had multiple reasons tied to her.
"For everyone's sake."
Tang Luochuan simply smiled
gently, though his heart was utterly filled with thoughts of his girl...
Yun Ming: "..."
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Tang Luochuan: I only want to give everyone a home—it's just that my heart has been divided into many pieces. Have I... done something wrong?
(End of Chapter)