Chapter 47: The Chatterbox Who Cheats With His Sister... Arrival at Star Luo City!
Xie Yue was briefly stunned, then quickly caught up and said:
> "Wait! Wait! Brother! Let's get to know each other! I'm Xie Yue, from the Spirit Hall!"
> "It's fine if you're not interested now. Once you see my sister, you will be interested!"
> "What's your name, brother? Interested in joining Spirit Hall?"
> "Don't worry! As long as you join, you're already the brother-in-law I, Xie Yue, have acknowledged!"
> "If my sister doesn't know what's good for her, I'll knock her out and send her to you!"
Lu Yu halted and frowned at him.
This guy—talking like a clingy dog-skin plaster—was nothing like the calm, composed, and decisive leader of Spirit Hall's golden generation that Lu Yu had heard about.
He was... totally different.
> Good grief. Knock her out? Force her into it? A cheater?!
Looking at the silver-haired youth, whose personality seemed entirely at odds with his supposed image, Lu Yu was genuinely confused.
After a moment of silence, Lu Yu said coldly:
> "My name is Lu Yu. I hope you stop following me—otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
There was no point in hiding his name now. Soon, news would spread: he had reached level 40 and possessed a ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
Compared to the Tongtian Scroll and Thunder Technique, which were clearly mismatched with his martial spirit, his soul power level and spirit ring ratio weren't secrets.
After that, Lu Yu sped up and ignored Xie Yue completely.
Looking at Lu Yu's fading figure, Xie Yue didn't follow again—but his eyes flickered with sharp light.
> Chatterbox? Jokester? Sister-pimp?
> All of this was just an act!
Xie Yue had been testing Lu Yu's attitude and trying to subtly win him over, mixing truth and fiction.
Of course, he would never actually "sell" his sister. But if Lu Yu were to agree to join the Spirit Hall, Xie Yue wouldn't mind doing some prep work—convincing his sister to give Lu Yu a chance.
After all, with four rings at such a young age, a limit-breaking soul ring ratio, a domain, and an outstanding appearance, even his picky sister would surely be moved.
The only thing that made Xie Yue hesitant was Lu Yu's character.
Although Lu Yu hadn't stood up for justice in the earlier situation, he had merely taken what he needed. Despite his abilities being revealed—spirit ring ratio, domain—he didn't kill Xie Yue to silence him.
That alone spoke to some measure of integrity.
Furthermore, Lu Yu didn't appear hostile toward the Spirit Hall. They were simply strangers with no rapport yet.
After mulling it over, Xie Yue chuckled to himself and muttered:
> "Let Ghost Elder handle this!"
He would first meet up with his sister, then report the matter to Ghost Douluo, who could decide whether to recruit or eliminate Lu Yu.
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By the side of a forest road, nearly a hundred people were camped in a clearing, their expressions somber.
These were members of the Heaven Dou Empire's exchange group.
Compared to when they first entered the Star Luo Empire, their numbers were nearly twenty fewer.
Some high-ranking spirit masters had died in battle. Others—less lucky—perished during the chaotic retreat.
This region bordered Star Luo, infested with bandits and surrounded by small spirit beast gathering grounds. Most students had only two or three rings—hardly enough to ensure safety.
At the center of the group, Xue Qinghe looked pale and exhausted. A deep bone-deep wound marred his left shoulder.
> "Those bastards from the Star Luo Empire!"
A high-ranking noble gritted his teeth.
> "They clearly tried to assassinate His Highness!"
Suddenly, Huyan Zhen interjected:
> "We have no proof. Even if it was the Star Luo Empire, what can we do?"
Everyone fell silent.
After a long pause, Meng Shenji said hoarsely:
> "Lu Yu... hasn't returned yet..."
The expressions of several people shifted slightly. Even Xue Qinghe frowned.
> Lu Yu was still missing?
> Could something have happened?
It didn't seem likely...
Many of the academy instructors present had complex expressions—some even carried traces of glee.
Lu Yu's overwhelming talent—his limit-breaking soul ring ratio and soul power advancement—had outshone all other students. His misfortune now gave them a sense of schadenfreude.
Just then, Xue Qinghe suddenly spoke in a serious tone:
> "We will stay here for three days and search the surrounding area for Lu Yu."
> "If he's alive—I want to see him. If he's dead—I want his body."
No one dared to oppose the Crown Prince's command. The royal guards immediately began searching.
As dusk fell, the temperature dropped. Cold winds howled through the woods. While spirit masters weren't bothered by the chill, the atmosphere grew increasingly heavy.
> They had just entered Star Luo territory and already suffered such a blow.
What would the rest of the journey look like?
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> "Your Highness!"
A surprised cry suddenly rang out, drawing everyone's attention.
Everyone turned toward the sound—
Several members of the royal guard emerged from the forest.
> "We found Lu Yu!"
Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up. Meng Shenji jumped to his feet.
Soon, a familiar figure stepped out of the trees.
Handsome. Composed. Unscathed.
> "Your Highness," Lu Yu said respectfully, then nodded and smiled at Meng Shenji.
> "Are you alright?" Xue Qinghe asked softly.
Lu Yu shook his head.
> "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I simply got lost. I wasn't in danger."
Xue Qinghe nodded.
> "As long as you're safe. Let's rest tonight. We'll resume travel tomorrow."
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The next morning, the Heaven Dou exchange group continued toward Star Luo City.
Without their carriages, the journey slowed considerably.
Most of the students had only second or third rings and lacked the stamina for long treks.
By the third afternoon, the group finally purchased new carriages and horses in a small town.
To many people's surprise, the remainder of the journey was uneventful.
Everything went smoothly.
But only a few people understood why—and those few were never worried to begin with.
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On the seventh day, the exchange group encountered a small Star Luo military escort.
According to the soldiers, the Star Luo royal family had dispatched them after learning the exchange group had been attacked at the border.
Many students and teachers sneered—clearly thinking it was all for show.
But Lu Yu knew...
> The Star Luo Empire was afraid!
Because only they knew the truth—they weren't behind the ambush!
It was a deliberate frame-up!
If something had happened to Xue Qinghe within their borders, war would've been unavoidable.
The Star Luo Empire didn't fear war, per se—but they feared the Spirit Hall.
Once the two empires fought and exhausted each other, Spirit Hall would
seize the opportunity to reap all the benefits!
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From Heaven Dou City to Star Luo City, the journey of the Heaven Dou Empire's exchange group took twenty days.
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