Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 381 First Meeting with the Speaker of the Federal Parliament
When the door to the carriage where Lu Jun and the others were located opened, they were instantly overwhelmed by a deafening roar of cheers and applause.

"Sun & Moon Team! Heroes!"

"Welcome home!"

The enthusiastic shouts almost lifted the station's dome.

The enthusiasm of the people was so sincere and surging that it instantly warmed their bodies and minds, which were still somewhat exhausted from the great battle.

At the very front of the cheering crowd stood a line of figures, their expressions solemn, dressed in formal uniforms.

They stood in a neat line, waiting quietly, a stark contrast to the enthusiastic crowd around them, yet strangely blending together as one.

The leader was a man who looked extremely young and almost too handsome.

He had fair skin, long black hair simply draped over his shoulders, and wore a well-tailored uniform adorned with numerous sashes and badges representing merit and honor—the highest-ranking federal speaker's uniform.

Most notably, he held a simple, antique-looking cane with a blue gemstone inlaid at the top, the base of which gently touched the ground.

However, a closer look reveals that his legs are straight and healthy, and he moves without any hesitation, clearly not needing a cane for assistance. Yet, the cane in his hand seems to have naturally become part of his demeanor.

His overall demeanor was refined and approachable, with a gentle smile playing on his lips and deep, calm eyes, making him seem more like a well-read scholar than a ruthless leader who wielded the strongest power on the continent.

But the moment Guan Yue, Wu Changkong, and Long Bing saw him, their expressions immediately became extremely solemn and respectful.

The three quickly stepped forward, past the students, and bowed solemnly to the man, clasping their hands in a fist salute, their voices carrying a barely perceptible hint of excitement:
"Mr. Speaker!"

Guan Yue hurriedly gestured with her eyes for Lu Jun and the others behind her to do the same.

This man was none other than Xu Tiandi, the highest authority in the Sun and Moon Federation and the Speaker of the Federation Council!

Emperor Xu smiled gently, raised his hand slightly, and a soft, invisible force supported Guan Yue and the other two who were about to bow. His voice was calm and magnetic, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Rise, no need for formalities. You are great heroes who have made outstanding contributions to our Sun and Moon Federation. It is I who should thank you on behalf of the Federation."

Lu Jun, standing in the crowd, subconsciously lowered his head, staring at the ground, not daring to use his special divine eyes to spy on the legendary speaker.

A deep-seated intuition is frantically warning me: I absolutely must not try to investigate this person!

Otherwise, it will lead to extremely terrifying and unpredictable consequences.

This intuition is mysterious and profound, but when one's cultivation reaches a certain level, it is often more trustworthy than any evidence.

He only vaguely sensed that the speaker was shrouded in an unfathomable fog, with something unsettling hidden deep within.

Guan Yue was flattered and quickly said:

"Speaker, you are so busy with affairs of state, yet you personally came to the station to greet us. We are truly... unworthy of such an honor!"

"There's no need for such polite words." Emperor Xu smiled and waved his hand, his tone still gentle, but with an undeniable decisiveness. "I have always believed that sincere gratitude should not just be about verbal honors or empty titles, which are more like the tricks Shrek likes to play."

"The real reward should be a tangible benefit that can genuinely help you, the future pillars of society."

As he spoke, he walked first toward Lu Jun, who was standing at the very front of the line.

He took out a storage soul tool ring from his pocket, its design simple yet radiating spatial fluctuations, and handed it to Lu Jun, his gaze gentle and encouraging:

"Young friend Lu, this is a promise that the Federation and I personally are fulfilling. I hope these resources will help you go further and climb higher on the path of a Soul Master."

"The Federation does not ask for any immediate return from you. It only hopes that when you reach the pinnacle of Douluo and look down upon all living beings, you will still remember that the Federation gave you a small amount of help when you were insignificant."

His words were sincere and generous, which made people feel good about him.

Lu Jun respectfully accepted the heavy ring with both hands. He could feel the immense energy and precious contents contained within it. He bowed his head and said in a deep voice:
"Thank you for your generous gift, Speaker. I will keep it in mind." Emperor Xu nodded in satisfaction. He then presented six more storage soul tool rings of the same design to Gu Yuena, Xu Xiaoyan, Yuanen Yehui, Xie Xie, Long Chen, and Le Zhengyu in the same manner.

He would say a word or two of encouragement with each gift, showing that he put a lot of thought into it.

When it was Yue Zhengyu's turn, he took the ring and couldn't help but say excitedly:
"Speaker, you are my idol! I've heard about your deeds and contributions to our Federation since I was a child! Today I finally meet you in person!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xu's smile deepened, as if he knew quite a bit about Le Zhengyu's family, and he said gently:

"It is my honor to be the idol of the young master of the Le family."

"This shows that what I did can indeed have a positive impact and inspire young people like you."

"I hope you can grow up quickly and become a strong person like your fathers, someone who can stand tall and stand on his own."

He paused, then his tone suddenly took on a subtle, perfectly timed self-deprecating tone, and he chuckled softly:

"However, I don't actually have any earth-shattering achievements, so don't exaggerate. In the end, I'm just a loser who was once defeated by Yun Ming."

These self-deprecating remarks did not diminish his image; on the contrary, they made him appear more genuine and approachable.

Having finished discussing the rewards, Emperor Xu did not linger any longer. He nodded gently to everyone:

"Alright, the commendation has been delivered. We old folks won't linger any longer, lest we bring unnecessary pressure and attention to you young people."

"You've just been through a great battle, you must be exhausted. Go back to the academy and get some rest."

"Yes, thank you, Speaker!"

Le Zhengyu, Xie Xie, and others immediately responded loudly, their voices filled with excitement and respect.

Xu Tiandi's actions undoubtedly caused their goodwill and sense of belonging to the Federation to rise dramatically.

With a smile, Emperor Xu Tian led a group of high-ranking federal officials away, quickly disappearing at the end of the private passage.

Watching his departing figure, Lu Jun's doubts did not lessen in the slightest.

He stroked the cold storage ring in his hand, recalling Huo Yuhao's eerie warning.

What exactly is the danger?

This speaker must be hiding a huge secret.

Otherwise, my intuition wouldn't have so strongly prevented me from investigating him...

It seems we'll have to explore this slowly in the future.

Or...

Lu Jun looked at Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena also turned her gaze to Lu Jun.

"Ask her when you get back to the dorm."

However, the most important thing right now is to digest what we've learned from this competition.

Let's take a look at what kind of 100,000-year-old soul bone the Federation gave him.

(End of this chapter)