radicalducati Chapter 190 The Future of Delori
Chapter 190 The Future of Delori
Chapter 190 The Future of Delori
"Ah! Grandma Manyi!" Xu Jiujiu turned around with a blush on her face, looking like a little girl, with a charming and cute feeling.
On the other side, Dai Luoli looked deep in thought, her head down, seemingly lost in thought.
"Little one, don't think too much. Your current strength can't change anything." The old woman, whom Xu Jiujiu called Grandma Manyi, gently patted Dai Luoli's head, comforting the boy who had suddenly encountered misfortune.
"Ahem, Grandma is right, don't overthink it. Here's the room key for room 302, go and rest for a bit."
Let's talk about the rest when I come to see you tomorrow.
Princess Xingluo regained her usual poise and elegance, gently handing the pale gold, intricately carved room key to Dai Luoli, and continued, "I'll have someone bring you dinner later."
Dai Luoli took the room key from Xu Jiujiu, bowed slightly to her and Manyi, and then quietly left the room.
After Dai Luoli left, Man Yi continued, "You've taken a liking to that Shrek Academy prodigy?"
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu, somewhat annoyed, complained in a spoiled tone, "Grandma Manyi! Why are you teasing me like my brother does!"
"Where am I joking? That kid is indeed handsome, talented, and grateful. Besides, his interests don't conflict with ours... If you really have ideas, you might as well go for it. Both His Majesty and us old bones will support you unconditionally."
"Oh dear! Please stop talking to me about this! Let's hurry to the palace to see the Emperor. What Huo Yuhao said today is too important: we must get the Emperor's personal decision as soon as possible!"
"Very well! You know how to prioritize, while I, this old man, seem to lack any sense of propriety!"
"How could I dare! Grandma Manyi, you're even picking a fight with me!"
"Hehehe! I'm just kidding! Come on! I'll take you there right now!"
After saying that, Manyi gently took Xu Jiujiu's hand, circulated her soul power, and starlight with a faint blue-purple halo appeared in Manyi's hand.
The next moment, as the old woman gently fanned herself, a dreamlike cloud of mist rose up, shimmering with blue-purple light and engulfing the two of them.
The clouds swirled and shimmered with radiant light. As this dreamlike, wondrous scene gradually faded into silence, Man Yi and Xu Jiujiu had vanished without a trace...
Xingluo Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.
Xu Jiawei was reviewing a memorial recently submitted by the cabinet, concerning the governance plan for the areas after the abolition of the fiefdoms of the old nobles. He had to make a decision again and again.
However, with so many nobles being dismissed at once, the remaining nobles in the southwest and northwest were extremely sensitive to his subsequent actions. Xu Jiawei hesitated, wondering if this would force some neutral nobles to simply betray their country and collude with the Sun Moon Empire.
Especially since the northwestern frontier borders the Sun Moon Empire, and the leader of the remaining nobles is none other than Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger...
Just as he was feeling troubled, unsure of how to strike the right balance in formulating this policy, the door to the Imperial Study creaked softly.
"Knock knock!"
"Your Majesty, I have urgent business to report!"
Xu Jiawei paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Come in."
The wooden door of the imperial study, made of golden nanmu wood, was gently pushed open, and a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a light gold palace gown slowly walked in. Behind her followed an old woman in a red dress—Nebula Douluo, Manyi.
After a long while, he bowed slightly before speaking, "Brother, Huo Yuhao just came to see me and entrusted Dai Luoli to us."
Xu Jiawei froze on the spot, then his pupils contracted, and he asked anxiously, "Jiujiu, what's going on? How did Dai Hao's third son get involved with Huo Yuhao?"
After a long while, he smiled bitterly and said, "Because Huo Yuhao's mother is Huo Yun'er, and Dai Luoli's mother once helped them."
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Xu Jiawei's eyes widened, and he slowly said, word by word, "You mean, Huo Yuhao is Dai Hao's illegitimate child!!!"
After a long pause, he nodded and continued, "However, Huo Yuhao doesn't acknowledge Dai Hao as his father, which is why he took his mother's surname. He just brought Dai Luoli from the White Tiger Duke's mansion, hoping that Dai Luoli and her son could leave the White Tiger Duke's mansion. He personally is extremely hostile to the White Tiger lineage, especially the Duchess and her two sons."
"For Huo Yuhao, our actions against the White Tiger Duke's Mansion are in his best interest. He also specifically told me that Dai Yueheng's fall into the clutches of an evil soul master is the source of all the recent turmoil at the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Dai Luoli was rescued by Huo Yuhao when she was being hunted by Dai Yueheng."
Xu Jiawei slowly exhaled, silently digesting the news brought by Xu Jiujiu.
Huo Yuhao's true identity truly startled him. If this future powerhouse of Shrek Academy sided with the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, it would be a disaster for the Star Luo Royal Family! Fortunately, after listening to Xu Jiujiu's words, it became clear that Huo Yuhao's current stance was opposed to the White Tiger Duke's Mansion...
Entrusting Dai Luoli to the Star Luo Royal Family, in essence, created the possibility for continued in-depth cooperation between the two sides. It also provided a way out for the die-hard loyalists of the White Tiger lineage, allowing the Star Luo Royal Family to more easily suppress their power...
Adding to the bombshell news, Dai Yueheng, the heir of the White Tiger Clan, has fallen into the clutches of a demonic spirit master, wreaking havoc on his own clan and igniting chaos within the White Tiger Duke's mansion...
The Star Luo Royal Family has even more opportunities to do this...
Xu Jiawei chuckled and said, "Huo Yuhao is indeed the lucky star of our Star Luo Empire. I was just worrying about how to deal with the Northwest Army Group when he gave me such a great gift! After a while, you should take the list of soul bones treasured by the royal family to visit him and let him choose one as our thank-you gift."
"After that, you will personally arrange for Dai Luoli to be sent to the Star Luo Royal Soul Master Academy first, and then send him to the Northwest Army Group after he graduates."
After a long while, she nodded gently and said, "Then, brother, what do you think? Should I let my little sister get to know Dai Luoli?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiawei's expression turned somewhat strange. He stared at Xu Jiujiu for a long time without saying a word, which made Xu Jiujiu a little uneasy. Finally, he sighed and said, "What do you think of Dai Luoli's talent? You're already thinking of playing matchmaker for your little sister?"
"Of course I've investigated thoroughly! Dai Luoli is just one spirit ring away from becoming a Great Spirit Master! Considering he's only eleven years old, his talent is already remarkable. But as you know, Brother, Dai Luoli was only a level fifteen Spirit Master before, and his sudden surge in cultivation must have a reason!"
"Grandma Manyi observed him briefly and found that Dai Luoli's mental strength is very high! It's very likely caused by a benign mutation in his martial soul! Moreover, since Huo Yuhao values him as his benefactor, I estimate that Huo Yuhao must have helped him with some treatment beforehand. He's definitely a promising talent worth considering!"