"Surprise?"
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan was momentarily stunned, a trace of curiosity appearing on his face. There was actually a surprise prepared for him.
"That's right!"
Dai Yun'er chuckled. This was something her imperial brother had messaged her about earlier.
"What surprise?"
Tang Luochuan couldn't help but press further.
"I'm not telling you..."
"You'll find out soon enough!"
At these words, Dai Yun'er's face visibly reddened even more, her entire demeanor becoming somewhat excited.
"Is that so?"
Tang Luochuan responded gently upon hearing this, allowing her to cling to his arm as they moved forward.
Beside them, Tong Yu followed along with a smiling expression.
Before long, a red-haired figure appeared before them. It was none other than Wu Sikong, the Star Luo City peacekeeper they had met during their first visit to the Star Luo Continent.
"Your Highness Yun'er, Lord Tong Yu, Young Friend Luo Chuan..."
"You've finally arrived."
Wu Sikong wore a smile as he spoke respectfully, though his gaze trembled slightly when it fell upon Dai Yun'er and Tang Luochuan.
He remembered during their last meeting, Her Highness the Princess had just stepped into the Soul Ancestor realm, around levels 42-43. But now...
What was this high-level Soul King aura about?
Level 58 Soul King - was this for real?
And Tang Luochuan beside her...
Back then, even with his extraordinary talent, he was only showing signs of breaking through to Soul King, and had indeed broken through to Soul King when leaving the Star Luo Continent. But now...
Had he become a Soul Sage?
"Uncle, is there something on our faces?"
Noticing Wu Sikong's clearly abnormal expression, Dai Yun'er wore a smile, speaking with a hint of pride.
Compared to when she left the Star Luo Continent as just a Soul Ancestor, she was now about to step into the Soul Emperor ranks - how could she not show off just a little!
"Hmm..."
"Nothing, I just didn't expect your improvements to be this significant."
At this moment, Wu Sikong revealed a smile, shaking his head as he spoke calmly.
Though he tried hard to remain composed, every time his gaze swept over these two, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, silently exclaiming "terrifying indeed."
Could it be...
That the world's number one academy, Shrek Academy, truly had such remarkable effects? Turning two already talented youths into even more powerful existences.
Or were these changes not because of Shrek Academy, but because they had obtained some kind of opportunity...
"Sister Duoduo has improved greatly too."
"You'll be equally amazed when you see her cultivation level after we return.Seeing his expression that could not calm down for a long time, Dai Yun'er felt quite pleased, immediately chuckling as she spoke seriously.
"Oh?"
"Duoduo has too?"
Hearing this, Wu Sikong's face instantly brightened, his previous thoughts immediately stopping, replaced by an expectant expression.
He had been the most opposed to his daughter attending Shrek Academy back then, but if the improvements were substantial...
Well, that might not be so bad after all!
Once we return, I must see just how much Duoduo has improved!
"His Majesty, the Empress, and the Crown Prince have been waiting in the hall for some time. Please follow me, all three of you."
A moment later, Wu Sikong snapped back to reality, suppressing the excitement in his heart as he spoke softly.
For now, escorting these three was the most important task.
"Alright."
"..."
As Wu Sikong led the group into the inner hall, several figures stood before a lavish spread of delicacies from land and sea. At the forefront were the Star Luo Emperor, Dai Tianling, and the Empress.
The Grand Tutor, En Ci, was also present, and beside him stood the future heir to the royal family—Dai Yun'er's elder brother, the Crown Prince of Star Luo, Dai Yueyan.
"Your Majesty, Empress, Elder En, Crown Prince..."
Tang Luochuan greeted each of them in turn, his expression calm and friendly.
But when his gaze fell upon the unassuming middle-aged couple standing beside the group, he couldn't help but show a moment of confusion, followed by sudden delight.
"Dad, Mom."
Tang Luochuan's eyes widened slightly as he spoke involuntarily. The couple before him were none other than his parents, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue.
Over the years, he and Wu Lin had visited their parents from time to time, though this year the visits had been fewer. He never expected...
That the two elders had come to the Star Luo Continent?
When did this happen?
"When did you arrive?"
For a moment, he couldn't resist asking curiously.
"Actually..."
"We didn't expect you to come to the Star Luo Continent either."
Hearing this, Tang Ziran and Lang Yue exchanged a glance, smiling as they slowly began to explain.
After absorbing the Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure their son had given them, they had grown increasingly close to the Super Douluo level. Not only that, but their achievements in the field of Mecha Design had also reached their peak.
Some time ago, they had been certified by Mu Ye as Ninth-Level Red Mech Masters, specializing in ninth-level Mecha design and manufacturing respectively.
Similarly, since there wasn't much left for them to do in East Sea City, they had recently come to the Star Luo Continent. They just hadn't expected...
That the Luochuan brothers would arrive with the Douluo delegation. But this was just as well—the family was reunited once again!
"So that's how it is..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan immediately understood. Although he and Wu Lin had never visited the Star Luo Continent in recent years, their parents had come quite frequently.
After all, this was their parents' true home.
As for why they had gone to the Douluo Continent...
It was largely due to their need to flee.
"Yun'er has finally returned to see her father."
On the side, Dai Tianling couldn't help but glance in his daughter's direction. Watching her cling tightly to Tang Luochuan's arm, he felt a wave of helplessness, his thoughts swirling.
Look at this, just look!
This little cotton-padded jacket isn't just letting in the wind—it's practically glued to someone else, completely theirs now!
"Hehe..."
"I've been training with Luo Chuan all this time, so I haven't been able to come back..."
Dai Yun'er immediately put on an innocent expression, giggling with a slight blush as she replied.
She certainly wouldn't admit that the real reason she hadn't returned earlier was because Luo Chuan hadn't agreed to come with her...
Coming back should be like this time—only returning together with Luo Chuan counts. What's the point of coming back alone?
"After all, going to the Douluo Continent…"
"Was precisely for Luo Chuan!"
A gleam flashed across Dai Yun'er's face as she hummed inwardly. Without Luo Chuan, she'd rather not return to the Star Luo Continent at all!
...
Dai Tianling: My little darling, my little darling! Luo Chuan, you brat, tell me—exactly how did you bewitch her heart?
Tang Luochuan: I dunno! She had to drug me three times before she got me (honest as a plantain).
Dai Yun'er: (serious expression)
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