With three blasts of the ship's horn, two massive vessels slowly departed from the dock, gradually accelerating toward the deep, distant sea.
By the railing on the shore, a man and two women watched the departure of the two ships in silence.
The man was handsome, dressed in black, exuding an air of nobility, with a unique streak of golden hair at his forehead. To his left stood a woman in an emerald-green dress, her stunningly beautiful face as gentle as water. To his right was a woman in an elegant purple cheongsam, her features delicate, her demeanor cold.
"Di Tian, what do you think our master is really thinking?" the purple-clad woman asked the man, her expression puzzled.
"Zi Ji, just focus on your duties. I believe our master has her reasons for doing this," Di Tian replied sternly, though a trace of uncertainty flickered in his golden, vertical pupils.
"Di Tian, it's not Zi Ji's fault. I feel the same way," Bi Ji chimed in.
"Sigh!" Hearing this from his most trusted subordinates, Di Tian finally let out a sigh. "To be honest, I'm also a bit confused. But I trust our master. She would never abandon the great cause of revitalizing the Soul Beast race for the sake of trivial human emotions. We just need to focus on our tasks."
"Understood," Bi Ji and Zi Ji replied in unison.
"Tell Xiong Jun to keep a close eye on that Tang kid. Make sure he doesn't interfere, but we must track his every move. He holds the key to our master's return to her peak," Di Tian said, his gaze firm.
"I understand," Zi Ji responded.
"Also, have Wan Yao Wang protect our master's adoptive mother. She is crucial to controlling the Child of Nature!" Di Tian added.
"Wan Yao Wang is meticulous. With him in charge, there will be no mistakes," Bi Ji assured.
"Indeed! Humans took the Child of Nature that belonged to us Soul Beasts. Now, this human's Child of Nature should rightfully belong to us!" Di Tian murmured, then his aura sharpened as he declared, "Master, we await your call!"
The ships sailed into the distance, where the sea met the sky.
On the Star Luo cruise ship, in Jing Shaoyu's cabin.
The accommodations arranged by Star Luo were quite luxurious, spanning forty square meters. The room included a private bathroom and a balcony, where one could enjoy the sea view and the ocean breeze, creating a serene atmosphere.
Jing Shaoyu stood on the balcony, gazing at the vast, endless ocean. His heart felt an unprecedented sense of ease, perhaps influenced by the Monarch of the Sea. The ocean below felt familiar and welcoming, as if he had returned to a long-lost homeland. The waves seemed to respond to him, occasionally splashing up in playful bursts.
"Hey!" A voice called out from beside him. He turned to see Gu Yue, who had somehow appeared on her balcony. The two balconies were only two meters apart, and with their current abilities, crossing the distance would take but a moment.
"How does it feel, your first time at sea?" Jing Shaoyu asked with a smile.
"How can you be so sure it's my first time?" Gu Yue replied, a faint smile playing on her delicate face.
"Have you been to sea before?" Jing Shaoyu asked, puzzled.
"Hehe, I won't tell you," Gu Yue said playfully, her demeanor and movements exuding a girlish charm that left Jing Shaoyu momentarily stunned. It was the first time he had seen Gu Yue in such a state.
"Hey? Why are you staring at me like that?" Gu Yue noticed Jing Shaoyu's dazed expression and smiled even more brightly.
"It's the first time I've seen Yue'er like this, and I just can't get enough," Jing Shaoyu said softly.
"Really?" Gu Yue's cheeks flushed slightly, her excitement evident. "Then keep looking, because you might not get to see this again in the future."
"Why wouldn't I get to see it in the future?" Jing Shaoyu replied. "As long as I keep you by my side, I'll be able to see you anytime I want."
"Hehe, it's not that easy to keep me by your side," Gu Yue said playfully, blinking before turning gracefully and floating into the room.
Seeing this, Jing Shaoyu felt a restless itch, wanting to fly over and pin Gu Yue down on the bed to tease her mercilessly.
"Brother." Before he could act, Na'er's voice came from the balcony on the other side.
Jing Shaoyu turned to see Na'er standing there, a meaningful smile on her face.
"Na'er, when did you get here?" Jing Shaoyu asked naturally.
"I was here when you came to the balcony, but you were so focused on talking to Gu Yue that you didn't notice me," Na'er said with a hint of helplessness.
"Is that so?" Jing Shaoyu scratched his head awkwardly. "That shouldn't be the case. I'm very familiar with Na'er's presence—I couldn't have missed it."
"No way!" Na'er's cheeks turned red, and she lightly scolded, "You're such a bad brother!"
With that, she also turned and ran into the room.
Jing Shaoyu shook his head helplessly and then continued to admire the unique scenery of the sea.
The massive ship sailed more steadily now, with two giant vessels separated by several kilometers on the vast, endless sea. They could clearly see each other, creating a sense of mutual watchfulness.
As the sun set in the west, the distant sea was dyed golden by the orange-red sunset. The waves shimmered brilliantly, like an epic, beautiful and grand.
"Attention, everyone! Attention, everyone!" A broadcast sounded in the cabin, and Jing Shaoyu listened quietly.
"Welcome aboard the Star Luo. Tonight, we will host a grand ball to welcome all of you. Please dress formally for the occasion. This is also a social event to promote friendship between the two continents, and we wish for lasting peace.
At that time, we will also host some fun little games, and everyone is welcome to participate."
A ball?
Jing Shaoyu's expression shifted slightly, then froze. A sense of foreboding rose in his heart. A ball? Isn't this just asking for trouble?
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
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A series of urgent knocks sounded, as if pounding directly on Jing Shaoyu's heart, making his expression turn grim. It was exactly what he had feared!
He had no choice but to suppress his inner helplessness and nervousness, putting on a natural smile as he walked over to open the door.
When the door opened, he saw Gu Yue, Na'er, Xu Xiaoyan, Wu Siduo, Ye Xinglan, and Mo Hentian standing outside. As soon as he opened the door, they all walked in.
"What's going on here?" Jing Shaoyu was utterly confused. He had expected the six girls to come looking for him, but he never imagined they would all show up together. What was this? A coup?
"Hehe, Brother Shaoyu, there's a dance tonight, and we've brought you some formal attire!" Xu Xiaoyan explained with a giggle.
"Formal attire?" A dreadful suspicion immediately arose in Jing Shaoyu's mind.
Sure enough, as soon as Xu Xiaoyan finished speaking, each of the six girls simultaneously produced a set of formal wear and held them up in front of Jing Shaoyu.
Looking at the six completely different styles of attire, Jing Shaoyu felt a massive headache coming on. He knew this would happen. He shouldn't have opened the door. He should have just announced he was going into seclusion for training. What a miscalculation!
But it was too late now. He had no choice but to come up with a solution on the spot. He said with a forced laugh, "Hahaha, so many outfits! I guess I'll be the center of attention tonight. Hahaha, just put them down. I'll take them all."
"What? Are you planning to wear all six sets at once?" Gu Yue asked with a sly smile.
"That's not allowed, Brother Shaoyu. You can only choose one!" Xu Xiaoyan said sternly.
"That's right!" Ye Xinglan, Wu Siduo, and Mo Hentian chimed in simultaneously. "You can only pick one."
"Brother, choose carefully," Na'er added with a smile. "Whichever one you pick, you'll be dancing with that person tonight!"
Jing Shaoyu felt his headache intensify. So, choosing the attire was just a pretense—selecting a dance partner was the real goal. How was he supposed to choose? No matter which one he picked, the other five would definitely be unhappy. This was a life-or-death decision!
"Enough, you little girls. Stop arguing. Why not just wear the outfit I prepared for A Yuan?"
Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, a heavenly voice rang out in the room. Everyone turned to see Leng Yaozhu lazily walking in from the balcony, holding yet another set of formal wear.
Seeing her, Jing Shaoyu didn't even have time to wonder why Leng Yaozhu was here. He eagerly stepped forward and said, "Great! Teacher's suggestion is perfect!"
Without hesitation, he took the outfit Leng Yaozhu handed him and gave her a grateful look.
The six girls, though extremely unwilling, didn't dare to make a fuss in front of Leng Yaozhu. Noticing the resentful looks in their eyes, Leng Yaozhu smirked mischievously and said, "Don't you all want to dance with A Yuan? Then just dance with him. But as for the order..."
"I'll go first," Gu Yue was the first to react and immediately declared.
"Why should you? I want to go first!" Na'er retorted, also catching on.
The other four girls quickly joined the fray, arguing over the order. Seeing this, Jing Shaoyu couldn't help but give Leng Yaozhu a thumbs-up. As expected of her—she really knew how to play the game!
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