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Credits: felipe almeida Although Meng Hongchen couldn't guarantee that Su Yu would not like anyone else in his life, she was confident that the woman in front of her was not Su Yu's type. She had at least that much faith in him. Meng Hongchen and the others left. The smile on Xu Jiujiu's face grew even softer. "Gentlemen, may we find a place to have a chat?" "We have nothing to talk about," Wang Dong'er said bluntly. "Sure, please lead the way," Su Yu replied with a slight smile. "Su Yu?" Wang Dong'er turned to Su Yu, confused. Su Yu smiled lightly and patted Wang Dong'er's shoulder. "It's fine to hear her out. I trust that Princess Jiujiu isn't setting up a trap this time." "You're joking, Su Yu. Jiujiu came here sincerely this time," the princess said with a warm smile. She raised her hand gracefully, inviting, "This way, please." Under Xu Jiujiu's guidance, Su Yu and Wang Dong'er were once again led to a familiar location. "Please, have a seat," Xu Jiujiu said courteously, gesturing to their seats. The room was notably more welcoming this time. Servants quickly brought out tea, fruits, and exquisite snacks. Everything was arranged with far more hospitality than before. Moreover, each maid was strikingly attractive and well-proportioned. The outfits they wore were especially revealing, and every time they bent over, the deep curves exposed a tantalizing sight that might tempt even the most restrained. "Hey! What are you looking at!" Wang Dong'er nudged Su Yu with a huff of indignation. "Nothing," Su Yu replied with a faint smile. "Hmph! I saw you!" Wang Dong'er huffed again, her tone tinged with jealousy. "You glanced at them just now! What's so great about them anyway?" "What did I look at? You're imagining things," Su Yu teased. "You glanced at those women, I saw it! What, just because they're big in that area?" Wang Dong'er protested, visibly annoyed. "Glancing once is instinct. Not looking a second time is character. Besides, I wasn't staring," Su Yu said with a casual chuckle, ruffling Wang Dong'er's hair. "Why are you making such a fuss?" "Hmph! Just don't forget—you're someone with a girlfriend!" Wang Dong'er scolded as if standing guard for Meng Hongchen. Someone who didn't know better might think Wang Dong'er and Meng Hongchen were extremely close. Su Yu chuckled at Wang Dong'er's reaction and sipped his tea without further comment. Wang Dong'er, satisfied with Su Yu's apparent remorse, turned his attention to Xu Jiujiu. The princess maintained her gentle smile as she watched the two bicker. On most occasions, her elegant and sweet demeanor would have easily charmed others, but Wang Dong'er still held no fondness for her. "So, what do you want? If it weren't for Su Yu, I wouldn't waste my time here," Wang Dong'er said impatiently. Although her tone was rude, Xu Jiujiu didn't falter. With grace, she stood and bowed deeply to Wang Dong'er. The unexpected gesture left Wang Dong'er stunned. Though annoyed, she hadn't expected such a show of humility from a royal princess of the Star Luo Empire. "What are you doing, Princess Jiujiu?" Wang Dong'er asked, bewildered. Xu Jiujiu's sweet smile remained as she spoke softly, "This time, I've come specifically to apologize to you, Wang Dong." "For what happened the last time when I intercepted you on the road and caused unpleasantness, it was my fault. I owe you an apology." "Ah?" Wang Dong'er froze, utterly surprised. Xu Jiujiu came all this way just to apologize? She couldn't deny that her previous actions had left a bad impression, but she hadn't taken it too seriously. Wang Dong'er wasn't the type to hold grudges. For the princess to make such a formal apology left her momentarily at a loss. "To show my sincerity," Xu Jiujiu continued with a soft voice, "I've also brought a small gift as a token of my regret. I hope you can accept it." Before Wang Dong'er could respond, Xu Jiujiu presented a box and placed it before her. The box was made of pure jade, roughly two feet long and one foot wide. When Xu Jiujiu opened it, a radiant light burst forth, illuminating the entire room with a dazzling glow. An intense aura of light filled the air, sacred and pure as if the entire room were bathed in divine warmth. Inside the jade box lay a leg bone, pure white and radiant. Its surface gleamed with a holy light, exuding a serene aura. Wang Dong'er stared in disbelief. "This is...?" She muttered, completely stunned. "This is a 60,000-year-old Sacred Radiance White Tiger Left Leg Bone. It's perfectly compatible with you, Wang Dong. Please accept this as my apology for my previous offense," Xu Jiujiu explained, her voice soft and sincere. Sёarᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wang Dong'er's shock deepened. She instinctively wanted to refuse, "This… this is far too valuable. I can't accept it!" The previous conflict had been a trivial matter in Wang Dong''ers mind. She had already forgiven her the moment she apologized. But now, Xu Jiujiu had brought out such an extraordinary gift—something she felt unworthy of accepting. This wasn't an ordinary soul bone. A 60,000-year-old Sacred Radiance White Tiger Soul Bone was worth millions of gold soul coins. In auctions, its price could even exceed ten million. Calling it priceless wouldn't be an exaggeration. Even Su Yu, sitting beside Wang Dong'er, was astonished. The Star Luo royal family had truly gone all out this time. Although it wasn't as exceptional as the 50,000-year-old Golden Earth Dragon King Right Arm Bone that Su Yu had given Wang Dong'er, this soul bone was undeniably rare and extremely well-suited to Wang Dong'er's abilities. The Star Luo Empire truly went all out this time. Tai Tan and Niu Tian gave Xu Jiawei a substantial scare. "Student Wang Dong, this is my apology gift. Are you refusing to accept it because you haven't forgiven me yet?" "If there's something I've done wrong, please let me know. I will make sure to correct it," Xu Jiujiu said anxiously. Wang Dong'er refusing to accept it made her worry—what if those two terrifying men showed up again? She didn't want to deal with them anymore. "No, I've already forgiven you. It's just… this is too precious," Wang Dong'er said, waving his hand to explain. "It's just a soul bone, a token of my apology, and an invitation to be friends, nothing more," Xu Jiujiu replied, persuading her with a soft smile. She hadn't expected Wang Dong'er to hesitate because of the item's value. Most soul masters would have accepted it immediately, fearing she might change her mind. After all, it was a soul bone, a treasure coveted by every soul master. Wang Dong'er looked conflicted and turned to Su Yu for guidance. Su Yu smiled lightly. "Take it. The princess has shown such sincerity, so it wouldn't be polite to refuse." He naturally advised Wang Dong'er to accept it. A gift like this, especially when there was no debt of gratitude tied to it, was an opportunity not to be missed. "Student Su Yu is right, Student Wang Dong. Please, accept it," Xu Jiujiu added. "…Alright, then. I'll accept it," Wang Dong'er finally relented. Since even Su Yu advised it, she couldn't say no anymore. The soul bone was indeed suitable for her, and absorbing it would greatly enhance her abilities. Wang Dong'er took the jade box and stored it in her spatial soul tool. Seeing this, Xu Jiujiu let out a small sigh of relief. It felt as though a great burden had been lifted. With Wang Dong'er accepting the soul bone, she no longer had to worry about Tai Tan and Niu Tian coming back to cause trouble. "Thank you, Student Su Yu!" Xu Jiujiu expressed her gratitude, her tone sincere. She understood that Su Yu's single comment had been the key to persuading Wang Dong'er. It was evident that Wang Dong'er relied heavily on Su Yu and would instinctively look to him for guidance in important decisions. Su Yu's influence over Wang Dong'er was immense, further solidifying Xu Jiujiu's earlier suspicions—Su Yu must indeed be the young master of the Ice God Palace. "Princess Jiujiu is too kind. I was simply looking out for Wang Dong. A high-quality soul bone like this is hard to come by, and I didn't want him to miss the opportunity," Su Yu replied casually. Xu Jiujiu chuckled, her smile radiant. "Student Su Yu is truly genuine. I admire that greatly. Might I have the honor of becoming friends with you?" She hadn't forgotten her secondary goal: establishing a connection with Su Yu. As the young master of the Ice God Palace, Su Yu's status and background were undeniably significant. Cultivating a relationship with him would be a tremendous asset for the Star Luo Empire. Moreover, Su Yu himself was someone worth befriending. She suspected his talent surpassed even Wang Dong''s—otherwise, how could he command such respect from him? Wang Dong was already an exceptional genius, so what about someone even more brilliant than him? A prodigy like Su Yu was undoubtedly worth Star Luo Empire's effort to connect with. Xu Jiujiu was no fool, even if she had stumbled in handling things earlier. Compared to others who acted impulsively, she was far more calculated. Su Yu smiled faintly. "Becoming friends with the princess would be my honor." Xu Jiujiu's smile deepened, her beauty dazzling. Wang Dong'er, observing this, instantly frowned. She had started to warm up to Xu Jiujiu earlier, but now she was blatantly trying to charm Su Yu. That was something Wang Dong'er couldn't tolerate. What's more, Su Yu was smiling—why was he smiling so much? Was it really that amusing? Seeing a beautiful woman and smiling… this shameless flirt! It was enough to make Wang Dong'er fume. The more Wang Dong'er thought about it, the more annoyed she became. Unable to hold back, she lifted his foot and gave Su Yu a light kick. Su Yu looked at her, puzzled. "What's wrong?" "I'm hungry. Let's go," Wang Dong'er said, making up an excuse. Xu Jiujiu chimed in with a sweet smile. "I've already prepared a meal. Why don't the two of you join me?" "That won't be necessary!" Wang Dong'er said hastily, raising a hand. "Thank you for the offer, Princess Jiujiu, but this guy needs to head back to have dinner with his girlfriend." Before Xu Jiujiu could respond, Wang Dong'er grabbed Su Yu and began dragging him away. Su Yu didn't resist, letting Wang Dong'er lead him. Xu Jiujiu watched them go, stunned at first, but soon broke into laughter. "How amusing. Is he worried I'll steal Su Yu away?" she mused, her tone light and playful. "Meng Hongchen's boyfriend… I'll admit, I'm a little intrigued now." For the Star Luo Empire, having Su Yu as an ally would be immensely beneficial. Besides, Xu Jiujiu couldn't deny that she had some personal interest in Su Yu. His appearance, talent, and background were all exceptional, making him someone worth pursuing. As for stealing Meng Hongchen's partner? Xu Jiujiu had confidence in herself. Her status and appearance were on par with Meng Hongchen's, and her figure was even more developed. After all, Meng Hongchen was only fourteen, whereas she had already matured. Weren't younger boys often drawn to older, more mature women? Xu Jiujiu felt she had a good chance. Of course, she wouldn't rush into things. She didn't know Su Yu well enough yet, and as a princess, she wouldn't stoop to throwing herself at someone. The thought, however, had taken root in her mind. Taking a sip of tea, Xu Jiujiu's expression became serene. With the matter resolved, she felt at ease. ... Meanwhile, Wang Dong'er was dragging Su Yu down the corridor, moving quickly as if afraid Xu Jiujiu might charm Su Yu away. To Wang Dong'er, Xu Jiujiu was even more threatening than Meng Hongchen. Her looks and figure were both outstanding, making her an undeniable temptress. Su Yu, being a notorious flirt, would surely be tempted if she made advances. Wang Dong'er didn't trust Su Yu at all in this regard. If Xu Jiujiu made a move, Su Yu might not be able to resist. Su Yu, following Wang Dong'er's lead, had a faintly amused smile on his face. The jealousy was obvious, and Wang Dong'er's reaction was overly dramatic. Did she think Su Yu would take Xu Jiujiu seriously? Su Yu had only been polite, yet Wang Dong'er was panicking as if it were real. She truly was as innocent as ever. When they finally reached a corner, Wang Dong'er released Su Yu's hand and stopped dragging him.