Douluo Dalu: The Eyes That Defy Fate

Chapter 267 Adding another fire
In Xingluo City, Lin Po and his companions, disguised as travelers, strolled leisurely down the street, occasionally pointing at the surrounding buildings.

"Jiujiu, you're most familiar with Xingluo City. Do you have any good food or fun activities to recommend?"

Upon hearing the question from the leader, Xu Jiujiu, who was walking at the front, forced a smile and personally led the three to several well-known locations.

She never imagined that after only a month away from the Star Luo Empire, she would have the opportunity to return to the place she had always dreamed of.

However, the people who returned this time and their purpose were different from what she had expected.

At this moment, Xu Jiujiu only hoped that her royal brother would not do anything outrageous to provoke Lin Po, otherwise, everything she had endured would be wasted.

As for thoughts that could harm their relationship, such as tipping each other off, she never even considered them.

Neither Lin Po's own combat power, which far surpasses that of a Limit Douluo, nor the countless level-nine fixed-position soul-guided cannons in his possession, are things that cannot be easily provoked.

Therefore, after being branded as a slave, Xu Jiujiu dutifully performed the duties of a servant.

She even took on tasks that Jiang Nannan didn't need to do, just to gain even the slightest possible favor.

However, before Lin Po and the other person could say anything, Jiang Nannan was the first to express her displeasure.

Are you kidding me?! Why do you have to do so much more than her, even though we're both ladies-in-waiting to the princess?!

It's one thing to do more work, but you even stole my job! Compared to you, doesn't that make me look useless?
And so, the two female officials with completely different thought processes began a bizarre contest in this strange realm.

Lin Po and his companion seemed to enjoy it.

After all, no normal man would refuse the near-perfect service of two beautiful young women.

Vina, on the other hand, loves everything about her fiancé; as long as he's happy, she'll do anything.

Furthermore, the reason she took in Jiang Nannan and recently sheltered Princess Xingluo was so that Lin Po could be happier with her.

This can also be considered an unspoken understanding between the two.

An afternoon passed quickly; Lin Po and his companions had only visited a few places when it was already completely dark.

Therefore, the four of them had to find a place to stay before proceeding with their next plan.

Adhering to the belief that "it's a fool not to spend money," Lin Po naturally wouldn't compromise himself on things that could be solved with money.

Therefore, without a doubt, the place they stayed must be the most luxurious hotel in Xingluo City, apart from the Imperial Palace.

Before long, Lin Po and Vina stood side by side by the floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the night view of the city.

As the capital of a country, Xingluo City was still brightly lit and bustling with people even in the dead of night.

The streets were bustling with people, making it hard to believe that this was a country on the verge of collapse, and that it was still so prosperous.

"Vina, what do you think of Star Luo City?"

"Very good! To be precise, it is even more prosperous than Tiandou City."

Moreover, the sheer size of this city alone demonstrates the immense power of the Star Luo Empire.

Hearing the impartial evaluation for a long time, he felt honored. Just as he was about to say something, Lin Po immediately shut him down with his next words.

"Yes, it's an ancient capital with a history spanning thousands of years; its historical value alone is immeasurable."

If I could, I really wouldn't want it to be completely destroyed in my hands.

Xu Jiujiu: "."

Is he targeting me? He definitely is!

I'm just a weak, pitiful, and helpless little princess. Why do you have to bully me like this?

So what if my elder brother offended you? Can't I atone for it with myself?
At that moment, Xu Jiujiu was incredibly envious of Vina's good fortune. Clearly, neither of them had done anything wrong at the beginning, yet Vina was able to win Lin Po's favor.

And the first time he met Lin Po, such a ridiculous scene occurred.

While it's true that I was too proud and lacked Vina's gentle nature, I shouldn't have had absolutely no chance.

For a moment, the girl, who had lost her pride, fell into confusion.

Seemingly sensing something amiss behind him, Lin Po smiled slightly and turned to look at Xu Jiujiu.

“Princess Jiu Jiu, why don’t you write a letter to your brother? You’ve been away from home for over a month; you should at least send one or two letters home.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Jiujiu's face turned pale, thinking that he was about to do something that would kill someone by hurting their spirit.

Seeing this, Lin Po couldn't help but feel speechless. Are all smart people so good at imagining things? Although he did have some bad ideas.

"Don't think too much about it. I just felt sorry for you and simply asked you to write a letter to comfort your wounded little heart."

"Yes, I will obey your command for a long time."

Looking at that helpless figure, Vina glanced at him indifferently before looking away.

A mere slave—if it weren't for her looks and status, who would allow her to stand here? "Brother Linpo, is it really alright to let her write a letter to Xu Jiawei? The Star Luo royal family's secret codes are quite difficult to decipher; if we're careful, we might not be able to understand them."

"Don't worry~ Xu Jiujiu is very smart. She knows that I won't give her any more chances in this situation, so she definitely wouldn't dare to do anything underhanded. However..."

At this point, Lin Po paused, then said with a slightly disdainful expression:

"Xu Jiawei is a different story. His recent successes have made him somewhat irrational. If Xu Jiujiu were to send him a letter at this time to make him stop, it would be a different story."

Tell me, as the emperor of a nation, would you listen to your own sister, or would you continue with those ridiculous ideas?

At this moment, Vina finally understood Lin Po's intention.

The human heart is the most unpredictable thing. You may think you are indispensable in the eyes of others, but in reality, they may use some vicious words to criticize you when you are not around.

When Xu Jiawei was in the Xingluo Palace, he consulted her on everything and regarded her as his advisor.

The result was that they were hampered at every turn and failed to accomplish anything significant.

But after she left, Xu Jiawei actually accomplished some great things on his own.

Even in the closest relationships, how do the people involved feel?

"Lin Po, you're so naughty! Vina likes you so much~"

Lin Po: “.”

"Read fewer storybooks, those things aren't suitable for you. At least... read some with a relatively normal plot. Don't read the ones Mu Xue recommended to you."

"Oh, okay. Lin Po, shall we...?"

"Don't even think about it yet. You're a Soul Emperor, and a support-type one at that. There's a high chance of problems arising during the process."

"Let's talk about it when you get to Contra. Once you get back, focus on condensing the Soul Crystal first."

Vina was very disappointed after hearing this, and for the first time regretted why she was a support class.

In an instant, a flash of inspiration struck her mind, and she hurriedly whispered something in Lin Po's ear, causing his lips to twitch wildly.

Holy crap! That's really wild!
There's Han Ruoruo at home and Mu Xue outside. Why is it that my daughters always seem to have some weird hobbyist by their side?

Besides, someone as serious as him would definitely agree to something so improper!

Are you sure you and she can make it work?

"Don't worry! This part of the curriculum is in my royal education, and I'm sure Xu Jiujiu has it too! Besides, if she doesn't know it, she can just learn it on the spot, and she wouldn't dare to say anything."

"Vina, you've made me see you in a new light."

"Hey."

After making a playful gesture, Vina quickly left the room and ran straight to Xu Jiujiu's room.

Once the thumping footsteps faded into the distance, Lin Po, feigning seriousness, looked at Jiang Nannan, who was still waiting quietly not far away, and said softly:

"Nannan, you should go back to your room first and get some rest. You have things to do tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After saying that, Jiang Nannan immediately released her Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul and teleported back to her room.

She had no choice but to run, even though she didn't know exactly what the princess had said.

But judging from Lin Po's changing expression and their final exchange, she could guess what these two ancestors wanted to do even with her rabbit ears.

What if the prince consort suddenly had a change of heart and wanted to drag her into the fray? That would be terrible.

She's not ready yet!
However, Jiang Nannan also knew that as long as she was a princess's attendant, she could only ever be a princess's attendant.

She will experience the same thing sooner or later.

It's just a matter of time.

"Is it time to let go?"

As she muttered to herself, Jiang Nannan inevitably fell into a dilemma.

On the other side, looking at the two princesses dressed in elegant and luxurious attire, Lin Po suddenly felt a sense of pride.

"For a long time."

With Vina's soft cry, Xu Jiujiu's delicate body trembled, and then she walked to Lin Po with a shame and indignation on her face and slowly knelt down.

The next second, Lin Po felt as if he had entered paradise.

(End of this chapter)