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Saving the Princess Again
🕑 Added 2023-10-07 14:08:51 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 221 ---
"Princess Xu, Lady Yu, keep running."
"This horde of Ghostwalker Panthers has a leader with a cultivation base over 90,000 years old."
"We'll fend off their attacks in the meantime."
Xu Jiujuu ran in the depths of Star Dou Forest. She held her friend's hand, breaking through bushes and small trees.
A few days ago, Xu Jiujiu discovered a rare herb when hunting for her spirit ring. It was a treasured flower called Phantasmal Star Flower, suitable for her cultivation as she had a star-based Martial Soul.
However, who would have thought they'd catch the attention of Spirit Beasts' Alpha because of it?
The alpha Ghostwalker Panther actually coveted the flower and ordered its group to hunt them.
Xu Jiujiu and others have been running for hours, knowing damn well those wicked spirit beasts want to dry their stamina.
'They are playing with us(their food).' Xu Jiujiu gritted her teeth.
Xu Jiujiu's friend, Yu Xing, breathed heavily.
Her physical prowess and stamina are poorer than Xia Jiujiu, so it was a miracle she could reach this far.
"Jiujiu, just leave me behind." Yu Xing put on a weak look.
"No, never!" Xu Jiujiu replied sternly. "It's my fault for underestimating my capability. I should have brought Granny Yi with us."
The two middle-aged men behind them were Yu Xing's bodyguards. Even though they aren't titled douluo, they are powerful Spirit Douluo.
Unfortunately, Spirit Douluo couldn't fight against a horde of spirit beasts above 10,000 years old.
"It's been a long time, Princess." A voice suddenly entered Xu Jiujiu's head, causing her to freeze.
This voice.
She recognized this voice, but where?
"Keep running forward, and you'll meet a body of water." The voice continued to talk. "When you get near the water, an entrance formed by unknown letters will appear."
"Jump into the entrance."
"Why should I trust you?" Xu Jiujiu wasn't naive enough to believe this voice.
The voice chuckled and returned, "Because I saved you once from an assassin six years ago."
"It's up to believe me or not, but your survival depends on this..."
"It's you!" Xu Jiujiu finally recalled her distant memory. A blue-haired boy she had been dreaming and searching for years.
"Jiujiu, are you okay?" Yu Xing was concerned because her friend suddenly shouted out of nowhere.
Xu Jiujiu calmed herself down and smiled, "I'm okay. I also found a way to get ourselves out of this situation."
"Follow me."
They ran toward the body of water, a small lake, and saw a portal made by rotating golden letters appear. "Jump!" Xu Jiujiu dragged her friend, and they jumped into the portal.
Xu Jiujiu and Yu Xing arrived at a well-lighted cave and noticed several individuals surrounding them.
A group of youth, to be exact. Some are younger, some are older, but they shouldn't be past eighteen. Unknowingly, Ma Xiaotao appeared younger after her rebirth from the ashes.
Xu Jiujiu looked around and spotted a blue-haired, handsome young man in a white uniform. He wore a dragon-themed black cloak and matching black pants, adding to his handsomeness.
"Long time no see, princess." The blue-haired young man smiled at Xu Jiujiu, making her maiden's heart throbbing.
She finally found her savior!
In front of everyone, Xu Jiujiu lunged and hugged Huo Yuhao, leaving them speechless.
"I miss you!" She said longingly.
"I've been searching for you, you know?"
"What?!" Ma Xiaotao, Xiao Xiao, and others couldn't believe their eyes.
"Oy, oy, oy! What happened here? Why did such a beautiful sister hug a scoundrel like Huo Yuhao!" Wang Dong shouted in disbelief.
Even the princess's friend, Yu Xing, was at a loss for words.
The youngest princess of the Star Luo Empire is known for her cold, noble, and prideful demeanor.
Yet that princess hugged a young man now.
Even if Yu Xing told this to others in the Star Luo Empire, she bet no one would believe her.
Cough! Cough!
"Princess Xu, please get away from Huo Yuhao. You're making him uncomfortable." Xiao Xiao stepped forward and split them apart.
Xu Jiujiu frowned slightly and returned to her calm demeanor, "You're Lady Xiao from the Thousand Bakery Merchant."
"I thought you studied at Shrek Academy after rejecting my offer a few months ago."
"No, wait..." The princess turned around and noticed the uniform they wore. "I see... I believe everyone here is from Shrek Academy?"
She bowed slightly and said, "Sorry for showing my lack of respect. I was 'simply' dragged by emotion for a second."
"It's okay, Princess Xu." As the leader of the group, Bei Bei likewise bowed to her. "We understand your feelings."
"The adrenaline rush is still running in your blood."
"Mm. Thank you for understanding." Xu Jiujiu let out a smile but still standing beside Huo Yuhao.
Ma Xiaotao's eyebrow twitched as she glanced at Xiao Xiao. They thought the same thing.
'This fellow is shameless!'
"Before we talk, I'll save your bodyguards first." Huo Yuhao snapped his finger and created another portal where two middle-aged men appeared and crashed to the ground.
BAM!
Cloud of dust washed everywhere.
Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, and the girls covered their mouths with handkerchiefs, not wanting dust on their faces.
"And done." Huo Yuhao closed the portal and also cut a panther's head in the process.
"So powerful..." Wang Dong's eyes lit up. "Is this the power of the runes?"
"Want to learn?" Huo Yuhao flashed a smirk at the crossdressing girl.
"Hmph, I never said that." Wang Dong swayed her head away.
Huo Yuhao shrugged and glanced at Xu Jiujiu, "Welcome to our group, Princess."
"This was an unwanted region, but let me introduce myself first."
"My name is Huo Yuhao. My current affiliation is Shrek Academy after becoming their exchange student for a few months."
"Xiao Xiao, Shrek Academy's First Year Student." Xiao Xiao said after Huo Yuhao. She squinted her eyes at the Star Luo Empire's Princess.
Ma Xiaotao scoffed, "Ma Xiaotao, I'm Huo Yuhao... 's Senior."
'Why is the specification late?' Everyone thought when Ma Xiaotao introduced herself.
"Bei Bei, also from Shrek Academy." Bei Bei introduced himself humbly.
"Tang Ya! Nice to meet you, princess." Tang Ya giggled.
"Xu Sanshi, we have met once, Princess Xu." Xu Sanshi smiled slightly.
Xu Jiujiu narrowed her eyes, "I don't know that the second young master of the Mystic Water Clan came to Shrek."
Xu Sanshi peeked at Jiang Nannan and returned, "Well, there was a mistake I must fix."
"Is that so?" Xu Jiujiu followed his gaze and found Jiang Nannan.
Jiang Nannan gave the princess a respectful nod, "My name is Jiang Nannan. Nice to meet you."
"N-Nice to meet you, Princess!" Wang Dong stuttered with a robot-like tone.
"I was so nervous. You're so beautiful, after all."
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment." Xu Jiujiu politely covered her mouth and giggled. "Then, it's my turn..."
"My name is Xu Jiujiu, and I'm the second princess of the Star Luo Empire."
"This is my friend, Yu Xing." She added while gesturing her slender arm to the lady beside her.
"Hi." Yu Xing added with a small smile. "As for the bodyguards, feel free to call them Elder Jun, Elder Kun."
Elder Jun and Elder Kun nodded, sighing in relief because that horde of panthers was scary.
"And once again, I want to say thank you for saving us." Xu Jiujiu finished with gratitude.
"You're welcome." Huo Yuhao yawned slightly. "You should rest for now."
"The night is about to come, so walking around in the Star Dou Forest will be dangerous."
"Don't worry about this place's safety. I've placed some barriers outside."
Xu Jiujiu's eyes brightened at such a skilled young man.
'As expected of my savior!' The princess thought to herself.
Everyone settled down after the introduction, telling the short story about what happened to them recently.
Huo Yuhao leaned on the cave's wall and felt Xu Jiujiu's gaze.
"Ask if you want to know something, princess." Huo Yuhao uttered while keeping his eyes closed.
"Then..." Xu Jiujiu opened her rosy lips.
"Where have you been all this time?"
