"No need to be so nervous. Although this Empress is a Soul Beast, I am not an unreasonable person. What happened before is in the past, and this Empress is too lazy to bring it up again..."
Pausing, a subtle arc curved at the corner of the Snow Empress's lips. She chuckled softly, and her voice became slightly gentler.
"In the future, barring any accidents, we might stay by Shu Yan's side to protect and escort him, and at the same time, to properly train him..."
Xu Jiujiu held Shu Yan's hand. Under his encouraging gaze, Xu Jiujiu suppressed her wildly beating heart, then forced a smile, which was a little pale, before she spoke softly with difficulty:
"What Senior said is absolutely right. It is Jiu Jiu who was impolite."
The Snow Empress didn't say anything more, merely walking forward with the Ice Empress in an elegant manner.
As the Ice Empress passed by Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu, she stuck out her tongue, then showed a provocative expression towards Shu Yan, while also secretly sizing up Xu Jiujiu.
Xu Jiujiu felt a chill run down her spine under the Ice Empress's gaze. Just as she was about to speak again, the Ice Empress's voice suddenly sounded:
"Don't be so nervous. This Empress and Xue Er are actually quite easy to talk to. What's more, this is your human territory. We and Shu Yan have chosen the same path. Unless you actively betray us, I think our time together should be very pleasant..."
After walking just two steps forward, the Ice Empress seemed to remember something and turned back to say again:
"Oh, this Empress must add one more thing. Most of the time, our Soul Beasts' credibility is much better than you humans'..."
Xu Jiujiu didn't know how to respond. She was subconsciously led by Shu Yan towards the depths of the Royal Palace until she stepped through a massive palace gate, at which point she suddenly came back to her senses.
Looking at the Ice Empress nearby who was curiously surveying her surroundings, and the calm and leisurely Snow Empress beside her, Xu Jiujiu couldn't help but tighten her grip on Shu Yan's hand, then whispered:
"A Yan, I..."
Shu Yan looked ahead, sighed softly, and comforted her:
"Don't think too much about it. Don't worry, the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress have been with me for quite some time, and I understand their personalities. You don't need to worry about Her Majesty's safety. We have made a great oath concerning life and soul; no one will betray the agreement temporarily."
"Moreover... even if they wanted to act, there is probably no expert in the entire Star Luo Empire who could stop them. Don't overthink it. I guarantee with my life, nothing will happen..."
Xu Jiujiu's gaze was complex, but she finally nodded softly.
Yes, just as Shu Yan said, the Snow Empress alone was enough to look down upon the world, and it was difficult to find an expert who could match her in this era, let alone with the Ice Empress, who also had a notorious reputation in the Extreme North Land, accompanying her. Such a combination was definitely not something the Star Luo Empire could contend with in a short time.
With complex feelings, everyone passed through one palace gate after another, finally stepping into a resplendent and magnificent hall.
As soon as they entered the hall, Shu Yan noticed several old acquaintances. The Old Man standing first on the left side below the main seat had a ruddy complexion; he was the old acquaintance Suixing Douluo. On the right side stood two other Old Men with completely different temperaments. Shu Yan was quite familiar with both of them. These two were respectively Giant Force Douluo Cheng Gang and Heavenly Fiend Douluo Huang Jinxu, among the Star Luo Empire's many Protector Title Douluo.
The moment Shu Yan and the other three stepped into this hall, Xingyun Douluo also appeared. A faint low pressure hovered above the hall, caused by the intertwining aura of the many experts. On the main seat of the hall, Xu Jiawei, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes. Their gazes met in the air, and the confrontation had already quietly begun in the shadows.
The next moment, Xu Jiawei stood up from the main seat. He had the appearance of a middle-aged man, looking only about thirty-four years old. Time had not left many obvious marks on him; his appearance was still majestic and handsome. Having been in the position of Emperor for a long time, he was surrounded by an unparalleled aura of nobility. Just one look from him could convey infinite majesty and dominance.
But unexpectedly, Xu Jiawei was exceptionally calm at this moment. He showed a gentle and refined smile on his face, his aura was peaceful, then he slightly opened his arms and said:
"Welcome two distinguished guests from the Extreme North Land to visit the Star Luo Empire. I am Xu Jiawei, the current Emperor of the Star Luo Empire. Here, I and the four revered elders extend a solemn welcome to both guests."
Saying this, the four Protector Title Douluo, including Suixing Douluo, all bowed slightly towards the direction of the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress. The few figures in black robes standing on either side also uniformly made a gesture of invitation. Shu Yan watched this scene and couldn't help but praise his Imperial Brother-in-law's courage and strong psychological fortitude in his heart.
In this situation, even the Ice Empress, who was usually lawless by the Snow Empress's side, couldn't help but become a little more serious. The two followed behind Shu Yan and Xu Jiujiu into the hall, then were thoughtfully guided by the black-robed figures to sit at low tables within five meters of Xu Jiawei. Xu Jiawei waved his hand, and the four Title Douluo also took their seats in order. The black-robed figures also tactfully and quickly left the hall. The next moment, a golden spirit power shield rose outside the hall, isolating all external perception.
Xu Jiawei also slowly took his seat. The smile on his majestic face remained unchanged. He simply raised the wine cup in front of him, then faced the Ice and Snow Two Emperors and said:
"Please do not misunderstand, both distinguished guests. This action is merely to guard against those with ill intentions from prying into this place, and there is no malice whatsoever."
The Snow Empress's gaze swept over all the living beings in the hall one by one. Although she didn't think this shield was very useful, she still softly hummed in response.
Xu Jiawei was not surprised by the Snow Empress's cold attitude. His gaze turned to Shu Yan, with a hint of emotion in his eyes, then spoke again:
"A Yan has also grown up. I still remember when you were just a thin little boy. Looking now, you have become a handsome young man. Time truly passes quickly..."
Shu Yan chuckled softly, then said:
"It's been almost a year since we last met, and Your Majesty's demeanor remains unchanged."
Xu Jiawei also chuckled softly. He waved his hand, then said:
"No need to call me Your Majesty. I said a long time ago that we are family. You are like Jiu Jiu, just call me Imperial Brother. There are no outsiders here, are you still concerned about those tedious formalities..."
Shu Yan was dumbfounded, then chuckled, and softly said:
"Imperial Brother..."
Only then did Xu Jiawei smile with satisfaction. He chatted casually about a few things, pretending it was unintentional, and even brought up his and Xu Jiujiu's marriage again, causing the nervous and worried Xu Jiujiu to blush and lower her head shyly.
The Snow Empress and the Ice Empress watched this scene quietly. They both knew that this was merely a warm-up before the main show began. The most important matter and the reason why everyone was here today were arranged as the main event later. Now that the stage was warmed up, the real show was about to begin...