Chapter 205 My Path Lies in Higher and Farther Places
Dai Huabin changed the subject and asked Xu Jiujiu directly why she had come today.
Upon hearing this, her smile deepened. Instead of answering directly, she first said:
"Hua Bin, from now on you can just call me Jiu Jiu. It sounds too formal to keep calling me Princess."
Dai Huabin nodded slightly without refusing.
After a long while, she shifted her body to a more comfortable sitting position, and unintentionally, she also showed off her shapely figure.
"Actually, I came here today not only to see you, such a great genius, but also to ask about your future plans."
"Plans?" Dai Huabin asked in return.
"Yes." She looked at him for a long time.
"You're only a teenager, yet you're already a level 55 Soul King."
"With your talent, graduating from Shrek Academy is only a matter of time."
"After graduation? Do you plan to stay at Shrek Academy or return to the Star Luo Empire to train in the military?"
On the surface, this sounded like concern, but in reality, it was a probing question.
The White Tiger Duke commanded 500,000 troops of the Western Group Army of the Star Luo Empire, while Dai Hao was in his prime.
Dai Huabin, as the second son, was far more gifted than his eldest brother, Dai Yaoheng.
If Dai Huabin intended to seize military power, the future power shift in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion would inevitably affect the entire Star Luo Empire's overall structure.
The royal family couldn't possibly be unprepared, nor could they fail to place their bets in advance.
Dai Huabin naturally understood what Xu Jiujiu meant. He picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of the so-called royal-exclusive Snow-Topped Jade Tea. The tea was slightly cool and had a bitter taste.
"I have no interest in military power." Dai Huabin put down his teacup, his voice calm. "And I have no interest in the changing of dynasties in this world."
Xu Jiujiu was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting him to answer so decisively.
"That's why I offered that Immortal Herb to you in the first place," Dai Huabin said after looking at her for a long time.
A year ago, he exchanged the Star Luo Spirit Pearl for the Snow Emperor's embryo.
In this era, the Immortal Herb was hailed as the foundation for becoming a god. The royal family had always thought that Dai Huabin wanted to use it to establish a long-term friendship and curry favor with them, paving the way for his future struggle to seize control of the White Tiger Legion.
"When you bring out something so precious, don't you think about getting any political support from the royal family?"
Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but ask.
Dai Huabin smiled.
"Political support? What use is that to me? I have no interest in the White Tiger Duke's burdens."
Dai Huabin paused, then slightly raised his head, as if looking through the roof at the distant starry sky, and slowly said:
"My path lies in higher and farther places."
Xu Jiujiu gazed at Dai Huabin's calm face for a long time.
She suddenly understood. The person before her didn't see the royal family as a stepping stone in worldly power. His goal was that legendary realm.
"It seems that our royal family has a narrow vision," Xu Jiujiu sighed.
"However..."
Dai Huabin slowly continued.
"If the Star Luo Empire truly faces a crisis of destruction, I will not stand idly by, out of consideration for our shared Star Luo heritage."
Hearing this promise, the weight in Xu Jiujiu's heart finally lifted.
"Just hearing your words is enough."
Xu Jiujiu stood up and personally poured tea for Dai Huabin.
"Since you don't like those superficial things, then I'll get down to business. The Starlight Auction House will be fully open to you from now on, and you'll be given the highest level of authorization. Just name your name if you need any resources. Take everything at cost price."
The terms were very generous. Top-tier cultivation resources were expensive, but with the Starlight Auction House as a safety net, it would save him a lot of trouble.
"That's a good option."
Dai Huabin did not refuse. However, in the current Star Luo Empire, there probably weren't many treasures that would truly interest him.
Xu Jiujiu breathed a long sigh of relief. Although she hadn't managed to bring Dai Huabin onto the royal family's side, the fact that they had forged this good relationship made today's trip worthwhile.
"That's right."
Xu Jiujiu straightened her skirt.
"Tomorrow is the first round of the competition. You Shrek Academy guys really stole the show today. The Sun Moon Empire probably already considers you their number one enemy."
"Let them." Dai Huabin stood up as well.
"What do you think of that Meng Hongchen?" Xu Jiujiu suddenly asked.
Dai Huabin paused for a moment.
"In what way?"
"I heard from someone that she approached you in the players' tunnel."
Xu Jiujiu's tone was teasing.
"A genius girl from the Sun Moon Empire, the granddaughter of the Master of Mingde Hall. If you can win her over, the Sun Moon Empire will probably be furious."
Dai Huabin was speechless. Why was this princess getting involved in gossip too?
"Let's settle everything on the battlefield," Dai Huabin replied, too lazy to continue the topic.
Xu Jiujiu chuckled softly, then turned and walked out.
"Alright, then I'll be in the VIP section watching Shrek Academy defeat the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."
At the same time, in the Shrek team's luxury suite.
Di Lingxi lay on the sofa, swinging her two fair legs while chewing on the roasted meat Zhu Lu fed her.
"Why hasn't that princess left yet?" Di Lingxi muttered. "I've already eaten, and Hua Bin still hasn't come back."
Wang Dong'er rolled her eyes.
"All you do is eat and look for him. The princess must have something important to discuss with him."
"What serious business could take so long?" Xiao Xiao leaned closer. "Dong'er, do you think they might be up there...?"
"Shut up!" Wang Dong'er's face instantly turned red as she smacked Xiao Xiao with a cushion.
Ning Tian, holding her water glass, watched the two bicker before turning to Zhu Lu.
"Lulu, are you really not worried at all? The Star Luo royal family is famous for arranged marriages."
Zhu Lu was smoothing Di Lingxi's long golden hair. Hearing this, she looked up and answered calmly:
"What's there to worry about? If Hua Bin really wanted a marriage alliance, he would have done it a year ago. He wouldn't have waited until now. Besides..."
She glanced at Ning Tian.
"Even if there are several other people around him, as long as he has me in his heart, I don't care."
Ning Tian was stunned.
Looking at Zhu Lu's composure, she sighed inwardly.
No wonder Dai Huabin valued Zhu Lu so much. That kind of calmness was something most girls couldn't match.
Bing Hanyue and Xue Qingyao sat in the corner.
Bing Hanyue transmitted her voice to Xue Qingyao through her Spiritual power.
"Lulu is quite insightful."
Xue Qingyao replied,
"She has tied everything to Dai Huabin, which is only natural. Moreover, Hua Bin treats her extremely well."
Just then, the door opened.
Dai Huabin walked in.
The living room instantly fell silent. The eyes of the dozen or so girls all focused on him.
"Finished talking?" Zhang Lexuan put down the documents in her hand.
"We're done talking."
Dai Huabin walked to the sofa, sat down, picked up an apple, and took a bite.
Wang Dong'er leaned over and casually asked,
"What did Her Highness want with you? Did she give you any gold, silver, or jewels?"
Dai Huabin glanced at her.
"Yes. She granted me t
he highest level of authorization at the Starlight Auction House."
"That's it?" Wang Dong'er pouted. "I thought she wanted to marry herself to you."
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