Chapter 48: A long time
In the hotel room, Huo Yuhao met Xu Jiawei again.
Huo Yuhao looked at the Star Luo Emperor with some surprise; two private meetings in a row, the frequency was a bit too high.
"Pavilion Master Huo, after Jiujiu learned of your experiences, she has always admired you greatly. She expressed a desire to study and exchange at Shrek's inner court for a period of time. I wonder if it would be convenient?"
"This is my personal compensation for the impending disturbance to the academy. I hope Pavilion Master Huo can consider it. As her brother, I truly have no other choice and can only trouble the Pavilion Master."
As Xu Jiawei spoke, he handed Huo Yuhao a square storage spirit tool filled with rare metals and ice-attribute heavenly treasures.
Looking at the immense quantity of resources within, Huo Yuhao only truly understood Xu Jiawei's real intention today. He immediately composed himself, preparing to probe the Emperor's true intentions.
"It is certainly no problem for your sister to study for a period of time. However, does your sister intend to remain and hold a position in the academy in the future, or is she merely staying for a temporary period?"
"Jiujiu has long found life in this imperial palace quite uninteresting. On this trip, she probably does not wish to return for a while. In that case, I ask Pavilion Master Huo to take good care of her."
After Xu Jiawei's somewhat suggestive reply, he immediately continued to raise the stakes.
"There are also many young people within the Star Crown Family who wish to leave Star Luo City and travel abroad. If Pavilion Master Huo finds it convenient in the future, it would be good to give them a chance to broaden their horizons."
Huo Yuhao, understanding the deeper meaning, realized that Xu Jiawei was preparing to bind himself completely to him. He no longer had a reason to refuse to foster a closer relationship with Xu Jiujiu.
"When I last met Princess Jiujiu, I noticed her Spirit Master talent was exceptional, enough to enter the inner court for study. If she were to stay and take up a position in the future, she might even be able to assist me. It should be me thanking you."
"The Pavilion Master is too polite. Then I won't disturb your rest. Negotiations with the Sun Moon Empire will be discussed after the auction concludes in a few days."
Seeing that he had reached an agreement with Huo Yuhao, Xu Jiawei did not intend to stay longer and bid farewell.
Mu En then materialized, looking at Huo Yuhao with a chuckle and teasing:
"You little rascal, have you taken a liking to Princess Jiujiu? You agreed so readily, it's quite unlike your character."
Huo Yuhao, however, opened the storage spirit tool with a hint of helplessness and showed it to Mu En.
"Elder Mu, you are mistaken this time. The amount of rare metals the Star Luo Emperor gave this time is so great that even an ordinary storage ring cannot hold them all."
"And these heavenly treasures, they are enough for a normal ice-attribute Spirit Master to cultivate to a Titled Douluo. With such assistance, if I were to refuse, Xu Jiawei would start to wonder if I held some grudge against him."
Mu En was also somewhat shocked to see such a vast amount of resources. These rare metals were at least nearly one-third of the Star Crown Family's accumulated wealth over the years.
"If you have time recently, meet with that princess a few more times. Once she leaves with you, it will probably be very difficult for her to return to Star Luo City."
Xu Jiujiu sat gracefully before the full-length mirror, combing her soft, golden long hair.
A pair of bright azure eyes reflected her tall figure, her skin delicate and fair, exuding an elegant aristocratic aura.
As her lustrous, waist-length hair was gradually combed into a neat ponytail, she, dressed in a magnificent golden gown, slowly rose.
Xu Jiujiu looked at her exquisite face in the mirror, with bright eyes and teeth, and a high nose bridge, but her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she let out a soft sigh.
Senior Manyi appeared beside her, looking at her with some confusion.
"If you don't like it, just have Xu Jiawei reject it. With me and a few Elders here, no one will force you. Why do you always like to make things difficult for yourself, child?"
Xu Jiujiu's red lips parted, and she said with a hint of helplessness:
"It's not that it must be me, but only I am the most suitable. It's not that I dislike Huo Yuhao; who doesn't have some admiration for a legend?
"It's just that my interactions with him are still shallow, and we don't truly understand each other. Furthermore, after this trip, it will likely be difficult to return frequently, so it's inevitable to feel a bit of melancholy."
Senior Manyi, who had always regarded Xu Jiujiu as her own granddaughter, was even more puzzled.
"Among the imperial princesses, isn't there also Xu Yun? Even if Xu Yun isn't suitable, there are always other princesses."
"In terms of age, you are quite a bit older than Huo Yuhao. In terms of cultivation, who can compare to the next Sea Gods Pavilion Master? Why must it be you?"
Xu Jiujiu understood that Senior Manyi wasn't completely ignorant, but simply felt deeply for her and was reluctant to see her leave. She could only slowly explain.
"Grandma Senior Manyi, among the many princesses, only I am closest to my imperial brother, and only I possess the most distinct features of the Star Crown Family."
"Moreover, for someone like Huo Yuhao to agree is already incredibly good fortune. Have you ever heard of any Sea Gods Pavilion Master being close to an imperial princess?"
"The handling of this delicate balance, if left to others, my imperial brother would not be at ease. Only I am the most suitable."
"After all, I am only about five or six years older than him. If one day I achieve the Titled Douluo realm, this age difference will be nothing."
Upon hearing this, Senior Manyi gently patted Xu Jiujiu's back, sighed silently, and fell into silence.
Xu Jiujiu then walked out of the imperial palace, removed the crown symbolizing her royal status and the clear, lustrous jade jewelry, and strolled through Star Luo City.
Slowly walking along a familiar street, Xu Jiujiu observed the buildings on both sides, as if wanting to engrave them all in her heart.
However, after walking only two streets, she saw a young man with eyes as bright as starlight in the night sky at a corner.
Huo Yuhao leaned against the building at the street corner, his deep eyes watching Xu Jiujiu's somewhat lonely figure.
"Pavilion Master Huo, I didn't expect to meet you here."
Xu Jiujiu looked at Huo Yuhao with a dignified smile on her pretty face.
"It's not a chance encounter; I was simply waiting for you here."
"I'm very curious what you're truly thinking. I sense the ease and comfort of a heavy burden being lifted from your emotions, yet I also feel questioning and confusion about the present."
Xu Jiujiu looked at Huo Yuhao with some surprise, astonished that he could perceive her emotions.
"I am a person who always keeps my word. You don't need to feel such a heavy psychological burden. As long as the Star Luo Imperial Family cooperates sincerely, I naturally will not break my promise."
"Similarly, if the cooperation between our two sides becomes unsustainable, it cannot be reversed simply by our personal relationship."
"If you are unwilling in your heart, this matter is not necessary. I swear on my Spirit that if the princess refuses this matter, it will not affect the cooperation in the slightest."
Looking at Huo Yuhao's serious face and captivating eyes in the evening sun, Xu Jiujiu now relaxed and showed a slightly relieved smile.
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