"His name is Tang… Tang something, right?"
"Anyway, it's him. I heard his talent is even stronger than your disciple's…"
Leng Yulai looked at her with a hint of anticipation as she spoke. A young man with such remarkable talent, perhaps even surpassing Yun Ming's from back in the day—it sounded quite intriguing.
"Hmm…"
"It's Luo Chuan."
Hearing this, a thoughtful expression flickered across Leng Yaozhu's face, but she still nodded in acknowledgment. She really wanted to say that the person they were looking for—the one who had slain two Titled Douluos—was none other than Luo Chuan himself.
"Don't get any ideas about Luo Chuan. He…"
"He's just a kid!"
The next moment, noticing the slightly unusual look in her sister's eyes, Leng Yaozhu felt as if something had been stirred within her. Frowning, she spoke bluntly.
Although her younger sister probably wouldn't be interested in Luo Chuan, it was better to be safe than sorry. She had to say something.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Leng Yulai visibly froze for a moment, a teasing smile quickly spreading across her face.
"I never expected my sister…"
"to have a thing for younger guys."
"Telling me not to be interested in him—could it be that you're also into him? Are you afraid I'll steal him away from you?"
Leng Yulai chuckled, the mockery in her eyes unmistakable as she curled her lips into a smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Hearing this, Leng Yaozhu was momentarily stunned, an unnatural expression flashing across her face as she immediately retorted.
"He's Yue'er's boyfriend."
She hastily added.
"Oh…"
"Teacher and disciple."
Leng Yulai wore a thoughtful expression, instantly understanding.
"No."
"I just wanted to tell you…"
"He's Yue'er's boyfriend, and you're my sister. You can't possibly steal your junior's boyfriend, can you?"
Leng Yaozhu shook her head repeatedly, speaking frankly.
"So that's how it is."
"Yes, exactly."
"I don't believe you."
"You…"
Watching her clearly flustered sister, Leng Yulai felt exceptionally pleased. The next moment, with a flicker of Nether shadows, she quickly vanished into the distance.
"This Yulai…"
Leng Yaozhu wore a helpless expression. Even after becoming an Evil Soul Master, her sister's personality hadn't changed at all.
"But…"
"She wouldn't actually go after Luo Chuan, would she?"
A contemplative look crossed Leng Yaozhu's face. For some reason, her sister's earlier remark about "teacher and disciple" lingered in her mind, refusing to fade. Perhaps it really could…
"Leng Yaozhu!"
"Calm down, calm down!"
Realizing her own unsettled state, Leng Yaozhu quickly shook her head and took a deep breath…
"When it comes to matters of the heart, my sister…"
"may not be straightforward, but she's still pretty easy to read."
On her way back, Leng Yulai was clearly in high spirits, chuckling to herself. Her earlier words were merely meant to tease her sister—just look at how flustered she'd become…
Besides, did her sister really think she'd go after some young guy? Seriously?
"But judging by her reaction…"
"If my sister wants to pursue him but doesn't dare take that step, then don't blame me for beating her to it."
A lingering smile remained on Leng Yulai's face. If possible, she would have loved to see what expression her sister wore at that moment.
"Let's investigate the situation first. The Star Luo City Forging Master Association—that's where those two went…"
Leng Yaozhu quickly shook her head, her expression turning still and cold as she spoke softly.
The timing of their visit coincided with Mu Xi's public breakthrough in forging master rank at the association. She...
Might as well head to the Forging Master Association first!
"..."
"Luo Chuan, you're absolutely dazzling!"
Meanwhile, in Star Luo Imperial Palace, Dai Yun'er happily pulled Tang Luochuan to sit on her bed, her admiration and excitement nearly overflowing. Stars seemed to sparkle in her eyes.
At this moment, she desperately wanted to cover Luo Chuan with kisses—how could her fiancé be this incredible!
"You'll become this impressive too."
Tang Luochuan chuckled and shook his head, gently stroking her hair as he spoke tenderly.
"Hehe, I don't want to!"
"Knowing that Luo Chuan is amazing is enough for me."
Dai Yun'er revealed a sweet smile, thinking to herself.
"Besides, he's exceptional in every way..."
Snuggling into his embrace and inhaling his scent deeply, Dai Yun'er murmured softly, her cheeks flushed.
I really like Luo Chuan, ehehe~
"Yun'er, what are you doing..."
Just then, a woman's voice sounded as the slightly ajar door was pushed open, revealing a noble figure—none other than her mother, the Empress.
"Mo..."
"Mother?"
Witnessing this scene, Dai Yun'er sprang from Tang Luochuan's arms and stood upright, her eyes wide with astonishment.
"Oh? Luo Chuan is here too..."
"My apologies for interrupting."
Noticing Tang Luochuan's presence, the Empress visibly paused before comprehension dawned on her face. She immediately withdrew, thoughtfully closing the door behind her.
"With how things are progressing, we should arrange Yun'er's marriage soon. Might even get to hold a grandchild before long."
The Empress muttered to herself—daughters truly don't stay young forever.
"Luo Chuan, this is all your fault—"
"Now Mother has misunderstood me!"
Back in the room, Dai Yun'er's face burned crimson, her mind filled with the meaningful look her mother had given before leaving.
In her mother's eyes, she probably wasn't that innocent little princess anymore!
"Oh dear..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan burst into laughter, gazing fondly at the flustered girl in his arms who grew more adorable by the minute. Moments later, Dai Yun'er seemed to realize something.
"Luo Chuan, in that case..."
"Does this mean you can stay here with me now?"
Dai Yun'er paused briefly before asking with hopeful anticipation.
Wow!
"Huh?"
"This aura is..."
Meanwhile, while searching through Star Luo City, Leng Yulai detected a peculiar energy that felt strangely familiar, unconsciously diverting her course.
Following the trail to its source and sensing two figures inside Star Luo Hotel, she couldn't help but feel utterly bewildered.
"Sister Lily, next time there's such an opportunity!"
"You can't keep it all to yourself!"
In the hotel suite's living room, Lan Fozi was staring earnestly at Nanali, enunciating each word clearly.
"Alright, alright, I understand, young mistress..."
Across from Lan Fozi, Nanali was currently nodding repeatedly, a smile on her face as she responded sentence by sentence.
"Hm? Still calling me 'Miss'!"
"Fozi..."
"Nanali, Miss?"
"You two..."
"Weren't you on the Douluo Continent?"
Leng Yulai appeared in the living room using Soul Power, gazing thoughtfully at the two before her, before finally settling her eyes on the visibly restless Nanali. A flurry of question marks surfaced in her mind.
Letting this girl Nanali take care of the young mistress...
And she brought her all the way to the Star Luo Continent?
"Ah..."
"Sister Yu Lai?"
Seeing the sudden arrival, Nanali froze, immediately blurting out in confusion, while Lan Fozi reacted the same way beside her.
How did Sister Yu Lai just...
Appear so vividly out of nowhere?
"Nanali..."
"Why did you bring the young mistress here?"
Leng Yulai pressed again, stepping closer as she spoke.
Her gaze fell upon the last of the Four Heavenly Kings—the youngest, the weakest, and the most naive of them all, Nanali. Instantly, Leng Yulai felt a surge of frustration at her lack of progress.
Nanali—
What in the world are you doing?!
"..."
"Sister Yu Lai, could you not hit me on the head?"
At that moment, Nanali, who had been in good spirits just moments before, lowered her head and spoke with a hint of reluctance. She didn't want to meet Luo Chuan later with a swollen head.
"Thump—"
"You're still bargaining with me!"
(End of Chapter)