radicalducati Chapter 178 The Opportunity for Change in Xingluo
Chapter 178 The Opportunity for Change in Xingluo
Chapter 178 The Opportunity for Change in Xingluo
Xu Jiawei put down the memorial in his hand, raised his head, and although his face showed some fatigue, his extremely excited expression did not diminish in the slightest.
"Oh, Jiu Jiu, you tell me."
After a long pause, he nodded and said, "I have already given the invitation and VIP card to Huo Yuhao. There was also a woman who came with him to meet me. If I'm not mistaken, that should be the rumored number one person in Shrek Academy's inner court—Zhang Lexuan."
"Zhang Lexuan? What's her relationship with Huo Yuhao?"
After a long pause, his expression turned strange. He pondered for a moment, then said with a hint of sarcasm, "What other relationship could there be? Can there really be pure friendship between a man and a woman?"
Xu Jiawei was somewhat surprised, but didn't press the matter further. "Well... what do you think of Huo Yuhao's character and talent?"
"He is indeed handsome; I have never seen such a handsome man. But he is too much of a womanizer. Whether it is what Shrek's informants have learned or what the hotel staff have been paying special attention to these days, Huo Yuhao is basically surrounded by a large group of girls, and it is rare to see him accompanied by a man."
"From this point of view, at least in terms of feelings, he can be called devoted. But there's something strange about it. This little lecher doesn't seem to be the type to fall in love with every girl he sees. At least in terms of looks, I'm no less attractive than the women around him, but when he sees me, his expression and attitude don't seem to be too abnormal."
"Of course, I have reason to suspect that he is still hesitant because Zhang Lexuan is around. Generally speaking, based on the information I have so far, I can't tell much about his character. But considering that he has gained the favor of the two deans of the Soul Guidance Department and the love of Zhang Lexuan, the top student in the Inner Academy, he should at least be a grateful person."
"As for abilities, given the brief discussion, I can't really discern much. But based on the information available, to have cultivated to the Soul Master level at less than thirteen years old is already astonishing enough. Aside from that..."
Xu Jiawei raised an eyebrow and continued, "Besides that, what else?"
"I don't know why, but when I see him, I always feel a strange sense of closeness. It's like there's something about him that's attracting me..."
Xu Jiawei's expression froze for a moment, and he thought to himself, "This girl just told me she didn't like him! Well, she's changed her attitude the moment she meets him!"
"Tell me! What attracted you to him? Don't tell me it's because he's good-looking?"
Hearing Xu Jiawei's teasing, Xu Jiujiu's pretty face immediately flushed red, and she retorted as if in a fit of anger, "Brother! You're talking nonsense again! I was clearly discussing serious matters with you!"
Xu Jiawei didn't believe her at all, but he couldn't continue teasing her, so he smiled awkwardly and said, "Okay, whatever you say! Tell me quickly! What exactly is it about Huo Yuhao that attracts you?"
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Xu Jiujiu naturally understood Xu Jiawei's implied meaning and knew that he did not believe her rebuttal at all. However, with business being important, she had no choice but to continue in an annoyed tone, "I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel like his bloodline or martial spirit is attracting me. At that time, my Star Crown Martial Spirit seemed to be automatically released."
"If Huo Yuhao takes out that thing that attracts me, I estimate that Xingguan will likely break free from my control and release itself."
After hearing what she said, Xu Jiawei finally understood that Xu Jiujiu's earlier embarrassment wasn't just that of a young girl; it was indeed a very important matter concerning her martial spirit.
After a moment of silence, Xu Jiawei looked at Xu Jiujiu with a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, Jiujiu, you must take this matter of winning over Huo Yuhao very seriously."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu's expression became somewhat complicated. She understood Xu Jiawei's meaning, but the thought of a large group of beautiful women surrounding him ignited a nameless anger within her. However, if it truly meant necessary sacrifices for the empire and family, she understood, especially since he was indeed very handsome.
Thinking of this, Xu Jiujiu's pretty face flushed even deeper, but she didn't let this emotion linger for long. Soon, she remembered the excited look on Xu Jiawei's face when she arrived, and immediately asked, "Brother, when I came in, you seemed to be in a good mood. Did something good happen?"
Upon hearing Xu Jiujiu's question about this matter, Xu Jiawei couldn't help but smile. "I previously sent my retainers and secret guards to clean house, and they have all returned victorious. Excluding the three kings, there are twelve dukes in total, and eight local officials who hold real power and whose titles are hereditary. The six with conclusive evidence and connections have all had their property confiscated and their families exterminated. Their twelve marquises, seventeen earls, and other viscounts and barons have all been wiped out. Some have had their property confiscated, and others have had their families exterminated. Now the empire's rear is completely stable, and there are no more worries! I have already sent officials to take up their posts, and I have replaced the incompetent officials in the cabinet with new people. Only the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and the Netherworld Duke's Mansion, which are difficult to deal with directly, and the northwest border defense are things we need to worry about."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu was overjoyed. Like Xu Jiawei, a flush of excitement rose on her pretty face. "Brother Emperor! The late Emperor's legacy finally has a chance to be realized!"
Xu Jiawei stood by the window, overlooking the entire Star Luo City. After a long while, he sighed softly, "I hope the Sun Moon Empire can give us enough time to carry out reforms..."
Early in the morning, before Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao and the others had even woken up from their meditation, the Shrek team set off to participate in the second match of the round-robin tournament without waiting any longer.
Wang Yan frowned and said, "Although our opponent today is only a Soul King, what's wrong with Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen? Why did they suddenly all enter a deep meditation?"
Huo Yuhao shrugged and made up a lie, "Yesterday, Sister Lexuan and I went to the Starlight Auction House and bought some cultivation supplements. We distributed them yesterday, but unexpectedly, Sister Lexuan's martial soul underwent some changes. Her spiritual insights at the Soul Douluo realm spread throughout the entire room, and the others took this opportunity to meditate and comprehend the origin of their martial souls. Who knew that they would all enter a deep meditation like this..."
Wang Yan's lips twitched. Although Huo Yuhao might be making up a lie, there was some truth to it. If he delved deeper, it would involve personal privacy, so he had no choice but to give up the idea of asking Huo Yuhao any further questions.
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