Chapter 193 Returning Home as a Group
The Starry Palace was brightly lit.
She looked through the secret report that had just been delivered to her for a long time, her fair fingers tapping lightly on the pages.
The information clearly stated that the Shrek Academy teams had already checked into the Star Emperor Hotel.
The team was led by Zhang Lexuan, the top student of the inner court, while the captain of the reserve team was Dai Huabin, the one she and her brother had been thinking about for a long time.
That's all fine.
The problem lay in the attached personnel list and undercover observation records.
After staring at those lines of text for a long time, he couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
The scene around Dai Huabin was far too lively.
Besides Zhu Lu, the official fiancée of the Duke of Youming, there were several other girls in the group who were extremely beautiful.
That girl named Wang Dong'er, with her long pink and blue hair, was stunningly beautiful even when dressed as a woman. There was also a blonde girl named Di Lingxi who appeared out of nowhere, whose appearance and temperament were divine.
Not to mention the top senior students from the inner courtyard, such as Ma Xiaotao, Wu Ming, and Han Ruoruo, all of whom were very affectionate toward Dai Huabin.
Xu Jiujiu recalled the time a year ago when Dai Huabin traded the Snow Emperor Embryo for the Star Luo Spirit Pearl.
The emperor's elder brother, Xu Jiawei, concluded that Dai Huabin's willingness to hand over such a treasure meant he was definitely interested in her, the princess.
The White Tiger Duke's Mansion already held considerable military power, and Dai Huabin had displayed such terrifying talent that the Star Luo Royal Family had long since decided to win him over at all costs.
After a long while, she put down the secret report and walked to the full-length mirror.
The girl in the mirror wore a gorgeous gold dress. Her skin was as white as snow, her temperament was noble and elegant, and her figure was impeccable.
She confidently raised her chin.
In terms of looks, figure, and social status, in what way was Princess Xu Jiujiu of Star Luo inferior to others?
...
The time moved to the early morning of the next day.
Inside the deluxe suite on the top floor of the Star Emperor Hotel.
Zhu Lu was standing in front of Dai Huabin, gently straightening his collar.
Today, she had changed into a tight-fitting black leather outfit, which perfectly outlined the taut and graceful lines of an agility-type Soul Master.
"Huabin, the competition is still a few days away, and the other colleges haven't all arrived yet."
Zhu Lu reached out and smoothed the wrinkles on his shoulder, then softly suggested:
"Shall we go back to the manor after we've had breakfast?"
It's only a few dozen miles from here to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Since they'd come all the way to Star Luo City, it would be really inappropriate not to visit.
Dai Huabin took Zhu Lu's hand and kissed the back of it.
"I'll listen to you. Let's go back right now."
Zhu Lu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
Dai Huabin treated her better and better, and Zhu Lu didn't care at all that Dai Huabin had other girls around him.
It was perfectly normal for the future heir of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion to have three wives and four concubines. As long as Dai Huabin still held her in his heart as his principal wife, that was enough.
The two were enjoying their time together when the room door was suddenly pushed open with a bang.
Di Lingxi, barefoot and with a head of messy golden hair, rushed in and hugged Dai Huabin around the waist.
"Where are we going? Huabin, are you and Lulu going to take me to get something delicious?"
The girl had just woken up and was only wearing a loose white shirt, the hem barely covering her thighs. When she pounced on him, Dai Huabin felt his arms filled with soft, warm flesh.
"Go put your shoes on first," Dai Huabin said with a headache as he pulled her off him.
Wang Dong'er strolled in behind Di Lingxi with her arms crossed, looking Dai Huabin up and down.
"What are you two whispering about so early in the morning, with the door open?"
"Lulu and I are planning to go back to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion," Dai Huabin replied irritably. "Going home to visit someone—is that what you call sneaking around?"
"Back to the Duke's Mansion?" Wang Dong'er's eyes lit up, and she immediately came over.
"I'm going too! I want to see just how impressive the place you grew up in is, so you won't keep bragging to me."
Xiao Xiao and Cui Yajie also peeked out from the corridor at this moment.
"Captain, take us with you!" Cui Yajie waved with a grin. "We've never even stepped through the gates of the Duke's Mansion before."
Ning Tian also came over to join in the fun.
"Since it's on the way, I'd also like to pay a visit to Duke Baihu's Mansion."
Dai Huabin looked at the large group of people blocking the doorway and sighed helplessly.
This wasn't going home; it was practically leading a tour group.
He simply walked out of the room and went straight to the meeting room at the end of the corridor.
Zhang Lexuan was sitting inside, looking at the match information.
"Senior Sister."
Dai Huabin walked over and made the suggestion directly.
"Anyway, we've got nothing to do these next few days, and the Star Luo Empire is basically my home turf. Why don't we all go to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion as guests and relax a bit?"
Zhang Lexuan put down the documents in her hand, glanced at the group of chattering female students following behind Dai Huabin, and nodded gently.
"That's good. We've been traveling for the past few days, and everyone definitely needs a rest."
At this moment, Dai Yaoheng also came out of the next room. Hearing this, he smiled and patted Dai Huabin on the shoulder.
"You're quite generous, treating our house like a tourist attraction. But it's alright. I haven't been back in a long time either, so let's go together."
Since the teacher in charge had agreed, the matter was settled.
Half an hour later, three spacious and luxurious carriages stopped in front of the Star Emperor Hotel.
The group boarded the carriages in a grand procession and headed toward the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, which was dozens of miles away.
The carriage Dai Huabin was in was the largest, and besides Zhu Lu and Di Lingxi, Ma Xiaotao, Wu Ming, and Zhang Lexuan also squeezed in.
The carriage traveled smoothly along the bluestone road of Star Luo City.
Inside the carriage, everyone enjoyed Star Luo's specialty pastries in a very relaxed atmosphere.
This group of people felt absolutely no pressure regarding the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament.
Wu Ming took a bite of the pastry, leaned back on the cushion, and complained:
"Honestly, we're just here to go through the motions in this competition. With Huabin around, how can the other colleges compete?"
Ma Xiaotao laughed heartily from the side.
"Ming'er, have you been traumatized by that beating?"
"Nonsense!"
Wu Ming glared at Ma Xiaotao, then pointed at Dai Huabin and accused him.
"I'm a level 72 Soul Sage who has awakened my Martial Soul True Body, and he was only level 48 back then, yet he knocked me to the ground with a single blow, leaving me exhausted! Anyone would be frustrated by that!"
Zhang Lexuan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and replied softly:
"Huabin's self-created combat technique is indeed domineering."
"It not only causes physical damage, but also directly destroys the opponent's foundation of belief."
"In this tournament, as long as they don't encounter the high-level soul tools of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, the reserve team can easily sweep through."
Dai Huabin leaned against the carriage wall, feeding Di Lingxi fruit as he spoke.
"Senior Sister, you flatter me. In a competition, everyone has to work together. I can't possibly fight seven opponents every time."
Zhu Lu took out a handkerchief and wiped Di Lingxi's mouth, then whispered:
"Even if you
want to take on seven people at once, we won't let you steal the spotlight by yourself."
A burst of laughter erupted in the carriage.
Loving Book So Far?Read Advanced Chapters at P@ Tre On
FictionTimeo
\[end of the chapter\]