Those words instantly lifted the atmosphere of the entire hall.
Various drinks were brought in by the waitstaff in an orderly fashion, and the atmosphere of the banquet quickly grew livelier.
At the center of the venue was a massive circular dance floor with a fifty-meter diameter. Music began to play as the lead dancers arranged by the Star Luo Empire entered the dance floor, marking the official start of the banquet.
Just then, at the entrance, a figure stepped inside. At that exact moment, as the music began, a spotlight happened to shine right on the entrance.
The light drew everyone's attention, and before it shifted, the guests saw the one standing at the doorway.
It was a girl as ethereal as a fairy, wearing a silver-white dress. The shimmering patterns on her gown added texture and elegance. Her long black hair draped over her shoulders, and her features carried a cool, noble air.
She wasn't the most stunning beauty, but she was certainly striking.
Bathed in the spotlight, she looked like a moon rising over the sea, captivating every gaze in the room.
Her aura was indescribable, tugging at the strings of every heart.
The dress wasn't long, just touching her knees, revealing a pair of long, fair legs—slim and shapely. Not too thin, not too plump. Just perfect. She wore crystal-like silver heels.
She also wore silver gloves—delicate lace stretching up to her elbows without any extra embellishment.
Caught in the light, Gu Yue paused slightly, then smiled and shook her head.
The spotlight followed her as she walked toward the Shrek Academy students.
"Wow, Sister Yue, you look gorgeous today." Xu Xiaoyan clung to Gu Yue's arm.
Gu Yue simply smiled and didn't say anything. Her gaze swept the room, clearly looking for someone—but that person wasn't anywhere to be seen.
'If you can't defeat the world, come find me…'
Gu Yue shook her head, brushing the thought aside.
Just then, the Shrek students noticed some familiar faces approaching. Wasn't it the students from Star Luo Royal Academy they'd seen earlier that day? And now they were heading straight toward them.
They clearly outnumbered the Shrek side, and the four female students especially looked hostile, all glaring at Xie Xie. That guy had run his mouth too much earlier. His words were truly infuriating.
"What do you want now?" Yue Zhengyu stepped forward to block them.
This was different from earlier—this was a formal setting.
From the Star Luo Royal Academy's side, a tall youth around eighteen or nineteen years old stepped forward and offered his hand. "Hello, I'm Luo Qinghan, captain of the exchange team from the Star Luo Royal Academy."
They shook hands. The moment their hands met, Yue Zhengyu felt a powerful grip, like iron pincers clamping down.
This was a banquet—if he yelped from the pain, it would be utterly embarrassing. But he clearly couldn't match this guy's strength. His face darkened as he struggled.
Luo Qinghan noticed his reaction and sneered in contempt.
"Picking on them? What kind of skill is that?"
A calm voice interrupted, silencing the room. The spotlight shifted to where the voice came from.
Gu You stepped forward, having deliberately hidden in a corner earlier to snack quietly. Who would've thought that in just a short while, these Star Luo students had become so arrogant?
All eyes turned to him. Especially the girls, their eyes sparkling with admiration and curiosity.
'So handsome! Who is he?'
Gu You stood nearly 1.8 meters tall, with a lean, upright frame. Dressed entirely in white, his black and blue hair flowed softly down his back. Pure charisma.
"You?" Luo Qinghan looked intrigued, releasing Yue Zhengyu's hand.
He walked up to Gu You and extended a hand.
Gu You smiled and shook it firmly.
"Trying to test strength, huh? Pleased to meet you. Let's exchange more often in the future."
Luo Qinghan's face immediately turned pale. His hand felt like it was being crushed in a meat grinder.
Gu You subtly twisted his arm as they shook, the immense strength causing Luo Qinghan's bones to grind together with intense pain, far beyond what any normal person could endure.
But Luo Qinghan knew he couldn't cry out. He clenched his jaw tightly, but cold sweat poured from his forehead.
"Ahhh!"
Eventually, Gu You squeezed hard enough that Luo Qinghan screamed. The piercing sound overwhelmed the music and chatter. All eyes turned to him—men clicked their tongues, and women looked at him with disdain.
On the Shrek side, everyone smiled cheerfully.
Gu You shook his hand a few more times and released him. With a nod, he walked right past Luo Qinghan.
Two other Star Luo students stepped forward to block his path.
Gu You acted as if he didn't see them. He walked straight ahead. Their shoulders collided, and the two students staggered back like they'd been shocked. Gu You walked on without even glancing at them.
The others from Shrek followed him naturally.
Luo Qinghan didn't stop them. He stuck his trembling right hand in his pocket—it still ached unbearably.
The four Star Luo girls all looked at Gu You's retreating figure with varying expressions—some thoughtful, some curious. But all clearly captivated.
Gu You found a new spot and resumed snacking with the others.
"These dishes are too low in nutrition. This kind of eating won't do." Gu You muttered.
"Fish from the sea are nutritious." A deep voice suddenly spoke beside him.
It sounded familiar. Gu You turned his head instinctively.
Standing there in a white chef's uniform was a middle-aged man holding a tray. He placed it on the table beside Gu You.
"Uncle Chef? Why aren't you cooking for my master? What are you doing here? Too bad we're already in the mid-sea region. The sea's full of thousand-year and ten-thousand-year soul beasts now. I'm better on land. Fighting in the sea's tricky." Gu You smiled at the man.
"Hehe, I'm a proper chef, you know. I run a dozen restaurants on the continent. This time, I came as a representative of the culinary exchange group. Tell me your room number." Mu Ye smiled.
Gu You gave him a string of digits.
"Right. If you're not full here, just come find me…"
(End of Chapter)
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