Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 11 Arrives After a Long Time

Xu Jiujiu was unaware of the many thoughts swirling in her brother's mind. With permission granted, a bright smile bloomed on her beautiful face, and her purple eyes gleamed with a determined light.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will make this child willingly become the empire's sharpest spear and strongest shield."

She had already begun to consider in her mind how to reach out and in what way she could most effectively transform this investment into the most solid guarantee for the future of the empire.

In Yuming City, the small courtyard, after a two-week wait, did not welcome the expected high-ranking members of the Eighth Soul Master Legion. Instead, it welcomed a visitor who surprised everyone.

When the door was knocked, Gray opened it and was stunned to see a young woman with purple hair and eyes, whose noble temperament was like the first light of dawn, and behind her a seemingly ordinary old woman with an aura as deep as the abyss, yet whose presence made Gray's soul tremble.

Especially after the girl smiled and revealed her identity, Uncle Grey was so surprised that he was at a loss for what to do. He immediately used the highest level of etiquette and almost trembled as he welcomed the two into the courtyard. He rummaged through his chests and cabinets to find the best tea that Yin Chen's parents had treasured for a long time and were reluctant to drink. He clumsily but attentively brewed the tea.

After all, the girl was a princess of the Star Luo Empire, whose noble status was something an ordinary soul master like him could never come into contact with in his entire life.

"Your Highness's presence is an honor to my humble abode, but... it is far too simple and my hospitality has been inadequate. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Gray's voice was filled with excitement and fear.

When Xu Jiujiu explained his purpose—to come specifically to take Yin Chen to Xingluo City to study at the Xingluo Royal Junior Soul Master Academy—Uncle Hui was so happy he almost burst into tears.

To him, Yin Chen was not only the young master he served, but also the only remaining person in the world he cared about as if he were his own grandson.

To see Yin Chen so highly regarded by the royal family, even personally escorted by the princess, is an unparalleled honor that one could never dream of.

He understood, of course, that all of this stemmed from Yin Chen's astonishing talent—innate martial soul awakening, innate full soul power, and the rarest and most uncommon time attribute.

But he did not expect that the royal family would attach such great importance to this matter, and would directly send the princess.

"Good, good! With such a promising future for the young master, the master and madam would be very pleased if they could see him in heaven."

Gray murmured excitedly, a huge weight finally lifted from his heart.

He knew that while talent was important in the cultivation of a Soul Master, the resources, knowledge, top-level meditation methods, and channels for obtaining suitable Soul Rings all required strong external assistance.

With Her Highness the Princess personally intervening, Yin Chen's future path will undoubtedly be much smoother.

Compared to Gray Uncle's ecstasy, Yin Chen was initially surprised, but then a number of thoughts flashed through his mind.

The person who came to see him was not from the Eighth Soul Master Legion, nor from the White Tiger Duke's faction, which had close ties with the military, but a princess directly from the core of the Star Luo Royal Family... The political implications of this are self-evident.

He raised his shimmering golden eyes and looked at the smiling Xu Jiujiu before him. Unlike ordinary children, he didn't show any surprise or bewilderment. Instead, he spoke in a calm tone incongruous with his age:

"To my surprise, I originally thought that the people coming to find me would be from the Eighth Soul Master Legion, or perhaps from the White Tiger Duke's side."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiujiu's formulaic, princess-like elegant smile froze instantly. A hint of surprise flashed in her amethyst-like eyes, which then became extremely serious and sharp as she carefully examined the white-haired, golden-eyed boy before her.

Not only Xu Jiujiu, but even the old woman who had been keeping her eyes down as if dozing off raised her head and looked at Yin Chen in surprise.

It's hard to imagine that a six-year-old child would say such a thing.

When a six-year-old child learns of the honor of the princess's presence, his first reaction is not joy, but rather an instant realization of the potential political maneuvering behind it.

This precocious intelligence and keen insight, far beyond her years, completely dispelled any lingering sense of ease she might have had before—that she was merely there to receive a gifted child. Children in the Douluo Continent are generally precocious due to factors like the awakening of their martial souls, but this level of precocity was truly the first time Xu Jiujiu had ever seen anything like it.

Her opinion of Yin Chen instantly rose to a whole new level.

This is not just a gifted tool or a future henchman, but more likely an extremely intelligent potential collaborator worthy of being communicated and invested in on an equal footing.

“You are much smarter than I thought, little brother.”

After a long while, he stopped smiling and his tone became serious and sincere.

"You guessed right. The Jin Yang Legion Commander's position is special, and your talent is too eye-catching. Having the royal family take over directly is the safest option at present."

Seeing Xu Jiujiu's reaction, Yin Chen felt certain.

He knew that his performance had successfully attracted the other party's attention.

He was naturally willing to cultivate a good relationship with this princess of noble birth.

For a long time to come, Xu Jiujiu will be his most important resource provider and protector.

Whether it's acquiring top-tier meditation techniques, rare cultivation resources, or hunting suitable soul beasts to obtain soul rings in the future, all of this is inseparable from the princess's support.

Moreover, to be fair, Yin Chen was a normal man in his previous life.

Compared to dealing with the potentially sweaty and rough-mannered high-ranking officers of the Eighth Soul Master Legion, this fair-skinned, beautiful, noble, intelligent, and perceptive princess was obviously much more pleasing to the eye, and getting along with her would probably be... much more pleasant.

"Your Highness, the Princess, is too kind."

Yin Chen bowed slightly, a perfectly innocent, childlike smile on his face, but deep within his golden eyes gleamed a calmness and insight that did not match the smile.

"It is my honor to have gained Your Highness's favor. I hope Your Highness will guide me on the road ahead."

He proactively extended goodwill and subtly indicated his willingness to accept royal investment.

As he gazed at Yin Chen's appearance, which combined the features of a child with the wisdom of an adult, his curiosity and sense of importance grew stronger.

She had a premonition that this trip to Yuming City might bring her, and even the Star Luo Empire, a surprise far beyond expectations.

"So."

After a long while, she stood up, reached out her hand to Yin Chen, and a bright and sincere smile returned to her face.

"Yin Chen, are you ready to head to Star Luo City and begin your path as a Soul Master?"

Yin Chen looked at the fair and slender hand that was reaching out to him, and without any hesitation, placed his own small hand on it.

"Ready, Your Highness."

(End of this chapter)