Chapter 11 Arrives After a Long Time.
Xu Jiujiu was unaware of the many thoughts swirling in her brother's mind. Having received permission, a bright smile bloomed on her beautiful face, her purple eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
"Don't worry, brother, I will make this child willingly become the empire's sharpest spear and strongest shield."
She was already calculating in her mind how to approach him, and in what way to most effectively transform this investment into the empire's most solid guarantee for the future. In Yuming City, the small courtyard, after half a month of waiting, did not welcome the expected high-ranking members of the Eighth Soul Master Legion. Instead, it welcomed a visitor who surprised everyone.
When the door was knocked, Uncle Hui opened it and was stunned to see a young woman with purple hair and purple eyes, possessing a noble air like the first rays of dawn, and behind her, a seemingly ordinary old woman with an aura as deep as an abyss, yet whose presence sent shivers down Uncle Hui's spine.
Especially after the girl smiled and revealed her identity, Uncle Grey was so shocked he was at a loss for words. He hurriedly used the highest level of etiquette, almost trembling as he welcomed the two into the courtyard. He rummaged through his chests and cabinets to find the best tea that Yin Chen's parents had treasured for a long time and were reluctant to drink, clumsily but diligently brewing tea.
After all, the girl was a princess of the Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu, whose noble status was something he, an ordinary soul master, could never have encountered in his entire life.
"Your Highness's presence is an honor to my humble abode, but... but it is too simple, and my hospitality has been inadequate. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."
Uncle Grey's voice was filled with excitement and fear.
When Xu Jiujiu explained that she had come specifically to take Yin Chen to Star Luo City to study at the Star Luo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy, Uncle Grey was so happy that he almost burst into tears.
To him, Yin Chen was not merely the young master he served, but also his only remaining attachment in the world, a grandson he cherished like family.
To see Yin Chen so highly regarded by the royal family, even personally escorted by the princess, was an unparalleled honor.
He understood, of course, that it all stemmed from Yin Chen's astonishing talent—an awakened innate martial soul, innate full soul power, and the rarest and most precious time attribute.
But he hadn't anticipated the royal family's level of attention would be so high, directly dispatching the princess.
"Good, good! With such a promising future for the young master, Master and Madam in heaven would be truly gratified," Uncle Hui murmured excitedly, a huge weight lifted from his heart.
He knew that while talent was crucial for a soul master's cultivation, acquired resources, knowledge, top-tier meditation techniques, and access to suitable soul rings all required powerful external assistance.
Now, with the princess personally intervening, Yin Chen's future path would undoubtedly be much smoother.
Compared to Gray Uncle's ecstatic joy, Yin Chen, after his initial surprise, was quickly overwhelmed with thoughts.
The person who came to see him wasn't from the Eighth Soul Master Legion, nor from the White Tiger Duke's faction, which had close ties to the military, but a princess directly from the core of the Star Luo Royal Family… The political implications were self-evident.
He raised his shimmering golden eyes to look at the smiling Xu Jiujiu before him. Unlike a typical child, he didn't show any surprise or ignorance, but instead spoke in a calm tone incongruous with his age:
"To my surprise, I originally thought that the person coming to see me would be from the Eighth Soul Master Legion, or perhaps someone from the White Tiger Duke's faction."
Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu's formulaic, princess-like elegant smile instantly froze. A hint of surprise flashed in her amethyst eyes, which then became incredibly serious and sharp as she carefully examined the white-haired, golden-eyed boy before her.
Not only Xu Jiujiu, but even the old woman who had been keeping her eyes down, seemingly dozing, looked up at Yin Chen in astonishment.
It was hard to imagine that a six-year-old child would say such a thing.
A six-year-old child, upon learning of the honor of the princess's presence, did not react with joy, but instead instantly discern the potential political maneuvering behind it?
This precocious wisdom and keen insight, far beyond her years, completely dispelled any previous sense of ease she might have had, perhaps simply as someone receiving a talented child.
Children in the Douluo Continent are generally precocious due to factors such as the awakening of their martial souls, but Xu Jiujiu had never seen anyone so precocious.
Her evaluation of Yin Chen instantly rose to a whole new level.
He wasn't just a gifted tool or a future henchman; he was more likely an extremely intelligent potential collaborator worthy of equal treatment and investment.
"You're much smarter than I imagined, little brother," Xu Jiujiu said, her smile fading, her tone becoming serious and sincere.
"You guessed right. The Golden Sun Legion Commander's position is special, and your talent is too eye-catching. Having the royal family take over directly is currently the safest option."
Seeing Xu Jiujiu's reaction, Yin Chen felt reassured.
He knew his performance had successfully attracted her attention.
He was naturally willing to cultivate a good relationship with this noble princess.
For a long time to come, Xu Jiujiu would be his most important resource provider and protector.
Whether it was acquiring top-tier meditation methods, rare cultivation resources, or hunting suitable soul beasts for soul rings in the future, he couldn't do without the princess's support.
Moreover, to be fair, Yin Chen was a normal man in his previous life.
Compared to dealing with the potentially sweaty and boorish high-ranking officers of the Eighth Soul Master Legion, the fair-skinned, beautiful, noble, and intelligent princess before him was far more pleasing to the eye, and getting along with her would likely be much more pleasant.
"Your Highness is too kind," Yin Chen bowed slightly, a perfectly balanced, childlike smile on his face, but deep within his golden eyes gleamed a calmness and insight that contradicted the smile.
"It is Yin Chen's honor to have Your Highness's favor. I hope Your Highness will guide me on my future path."
He proactively extended goodwill, subtly indicating his willingness to accept royal investment.
Xu Jiujiu gazed at Yin Chen's childlike appearance combined with adult wisdom, her curiosity and sense of importance growing stronger.
She sensed that this trip to Yuming City might bring her, and even the Star Luo Empire, a surprise far exceeding expectations.
"Then," Xu Jiujiu stood up, extending her hand to Yin Chen, a bright and sincere smile returning to her face.
"Yin Chen, are you ready to head to Star Luo City and begin your path as a Soul Master?"
Yin Chen looked at the slender, fair hand reaching out to him and, without hesitation, placed his own hand in it.
"Ready, Your Highness."
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