"Luo Chuan, we're here!"
As the giant ship gradually came to a stop, Dai Yun'er could no longer contain her excitement. She couldn't help but wrap her arms around his, repeatedly exclaiming with joy.
She was home!
She had done it!
She had truly brought Luo Chuan back to the Star Luo Continent, and soon, he would be her Prince Consort.
At this thought, her heart felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
"Mhm!"
"I've come back with you."
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, his voice gentle.
Yun'er's wish had been fulfilled!
Nearby, aside from Wu Siduo, everyone else was also focusing their attention on this other continent. Whether it was Na'er, Yuanen Yehui, or the others, they were all doing the same.
Only Gu Yue, standing to the side, snorted lightly and shot Tang Luochuan a glance. Still holding a grudge, she remembered that Luo Chuan hadn't mentioned anything about coming to the Star Luo Continent before!
It was during a brief visit to the Star Luo Continent that he had managed to win the heart of Princess Yun'er. This bad guy...
But considering that Yun'er was a good friend, she decided to let this rascal off the hook for now.
"It's not that I can't deal with you!"
Gu Yue pouted, thinking to herself.
"Princess Yun'er, Luo Chuan, His Majesty has already prepared a banquet for you. I think..."
"The other members of the delegation will need to be divided into groups before heading to Star Luo City, which will take too long. So... I'll take everyone directly to Star Luo City first. Your Majesty, Heavenly Phoenix, would you like to join us?"
At this moment, having returned to the Star Luo Continent, Tong Yu, standing nearby, wore a faint smile as he spoke. His gaze shifted between Tang Luochuan and the others and Leng Yaozhu's direction.
Of course, the rest of the delegation would have to follow the main group, but...
The son-in-law of the Star Luo Empire—should he really have to obediently take the train? Hmm?
"Very well."
"My destination is also the branch of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda in Star Luo City. Let's all go together."
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu, who had previously been looking at Tang Luochuan, responded with a smile and nodded.
"I'll take Luo Chuan and these young ladies. You can handle the young men, Tong Yu."
Leng Yaozhu smiled faintly as she spoke, walking directly over to Tang Luochuan and the others.
Without giving Tong Yu time to react, Leng Yaozhu vanished like a gust of wind, taking along Mu Xi and Ouyang Zixin, who was standing beside Tang Wulin.
"?"
Tang Wulin mentally raised a question mark, causing the other companions nearby to burst into laughter.
"Senior Tong Yu, let's set off."
Tang Wulin quickly collected himself and stood beside Tong Yu, speaking up.
"Alright."
Tong Yu immediately understood and, with the young ones in tow, disappeared in an instant.
"..."
Lan Fozi, standing silently to the side, and Nanali, observing from a distance, fell silent, hesitating to speak. This...
Wouldn't it be difficult for them to find Luo Chuan later?
"I guess I'll have to disembark the proper way."
Lan Fozi said helplessly.
Before long, apart from Lan Fozi, Lin Yuhan disembarked with a complex, somewhat helpless look in her eyes.
"Yuhan, what's wrong?"
"You haven't seemed quite yourself these past couple of days."
Noticing his disciple's unusual state, Chang Gongyan couldn't help but look at her with concern and ask.
"It's nothing, teacher..."
Lin Yuhan shook her head gently, but thinking about the recent situation, her heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"Sigh..."
"It's been so long since I've seen Young Master Tang forge. It's not like I'm going to eat him or anything. Why do those older sisters seem so wary of me? Do I look like some kind of villain?"
Lin Yuhan lowered her head, utterly perplexed, and couldn't help muttering weakly to herself. She hadn't intended to do anything wrong.
She just wanted to watch Young Master Tang forge—was that really enough to make Sister Yun'er and the sisters from the Wu family avoid her like this?
"Perhaps..."
There might be another chance in the future...
A thoughtful expression crossed Lin Yuhan's face as she pondered.
"..."
"Luo Chuan, Yue'er and I have some other arrangements. Since you need to meet with the Star Luo Emperor first, we'll go our separate ways for now."
Shortly after, upon arriving near the Star Luo City imperial palace, Leng Yaozhu turned to Tang Luochuan and spoke softly.
"That's right."
Gu Yue also smiled and nodded seriously, though she couldn't help feeling there was something more behind her teacher's earlier gaze resting on Luo Chuan.
"As for us..."
At this moment, Xu Xiaoyan and the others nearby hesitated, lost in thought. It didn't seem like they were invited guests, so they probably shouldn't go.
Even if they could, judging from what Yun'er had mentioned earlier, this was about bringing Luo Chuan to meet her parents and older brother. It wouldn't be appropriate for her girlfriends to tag along.
"I've arranged accommodations for everyone in the imperial palace, but this banquet is only for Luo Chuan to attend..."
Dai Yun'er blinked, looking somewhat apologetic. After all, this was about bringing her Prince Consort to meet her father...
It would be strange if her girlfriends came along too!
"Alright, that's fine."
Hearing this, though Na'er and the others were momentarily taken aback, they quickly nodded in understanding and agreed with smiles, showing no negative emotions.
They truly understood and wouldn't want other girls tagging along when Luo Chuan was being brought home to meet the family.
"Your Highness!"
"Are these your friends?"
The moment Dai Yun'er appeared, several palace maids who had been waiting nearby for some time approached promptly, looking toward her direction respectfully.
"Yes, please make arrangements for these sisters and the few boys, including Senior Leng Yaozhu here."
Dai Yun'er said cheerfully.
That's right—not only the girls, but she had also considered the boys and arranged accommodations for them as well.
"We... have arrangements too?"
Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng were stunned, while Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi nearby also seemed surprised.
"Boss is awesome! Sister-in-law is awesome!"
Moments later, every young man couldn't help but feel excited inwardly. The boss and his girlfriend had actually considered them too!
Tang Luochuan: What does this have to do with me?
Even Leng Yaozhu was taken aback, never expecting Luo Chuan's princess girlfriend to include her in the arrangements. At least she wouldn't need to find a hotel outside.
"Ladies, please follow me."
"The boys come over here..."
For a moment, Na'er and the others all headed toward their own residences, leaving only Tang Luochuan, Dai Yun'er, Tong Yu, Gu Yue, and Leng Yaozhu behind.
"You all go ahead first. I'll join you after finishing matters with my teacher," Gu Yue said with a smile before quickly departing with Leng Yaozhu, leaving the rest standing where they were.
Yet she couldn't shake the feeling that her teacher's earlier glance toward Luo Chuan had been somewhat inexplicable. Was it just her imagination?
"Teacher seems... to have become unusual since cultivating in Dragon Valley, breaking through limits and reaching the Demigod stage," Gu Yue murmured inwardly.
"Luo Chuan, come with me quickly. Father and the others have been waiting for a long time. My elder brother told me... there's also a surprise you'd never expect!" Meanwhile, Dai Yun'er held Tang Luochuan's hand, her cheeks flushed as she spoke gently with a sweet smile.
"Hmm? A surprise?"
(End of Chapter)