Douluo: Dragon King Huo Yuhao Lives Ten Thousand Years Later

Chapter 213 We Sit at the Adults' Table (4,000)

After the announcement came on, a knocking sound followed.

Huo Yuhao raised an eyebrow, waking up from his meditation. He got up, walked to the door, and opened it.

Gu Yuena stood gracefully outside, her hands behind her back, looking mysterious.

Huo Yuhao chuckled. "You knew this would happen, so you prepared the costume for me?"

Gu Yuena was somewhat surprised, then took out a set of clothes from her storage ring, smiled and nodded, "Well, because of the invitation from the Star Luo Envoy last time, I guessed there would definitely be a banquet after boarding the ship, so I prepared this for you in advance."

Gu Yuena had already anticipated this day when Dai Yun'er invited them to the banquet last time.

Huo Yuhao took the clothes and unfolded them to see that they were a well-tailored black tuxedo. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with dark silver patterns, exuding understated luxury.

A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes, and he nodded gently. "Okay, let me change, and then we'll go together."

Gu Yuena smiled faintly: "Then I'll go change my clothes too. See you later."

After saying that, she walked briskly towards the next room, her silver hair swaying gently behind her.

Seeing this, Huo Yuhao closed the door, his fingers tracing the delicate patterns on the dress. The fabric of this dress was extremely exquisite, soft and delicate to the touch, as if one could feel the craftsmanship and skill behind it with just a light touch.

The dress features a simple yet elegant design with a smooth and natural cut that perfectly hugs the body's curves without being too tight, while still showcasing the wearer's natural grace.

"She's much more perceptive than me when it comes to these kinds of details..."

……

Huo Yuhao wasn't the only one who heard the broadcast; others did too.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Yuan En Ye Hui nodded secretly, opened the hatch, and walked into the corridor. She was still dressed as a man, wearing red trousers and a black shirt. Although her male appearance was not exactly handsome, Yuan En Ye Hui was tall and slender, and the black shirt and red trousers made her look even more dashing.

As luck would have it, not long after Yuan Enhui left the room, the door to the cabin opposite opened at the same time, and Xu Xiaoyan walked out.

Xu Xiaoyan wore a white knee-length short dress today. The off-shoulder design was paired with a pleated skirt, and the dress was decorated with tiny gold stars, making it simple yet exquisite.

The two met face to face and were both taken aback.

Looking at Yuanen Yehui's attire, Xu Xiaoyan clicked her tongue in amazement, "Yuanen, if I didn't know you were a girl, I might have fallen for you."

"Xiao Yan, you look beautiful today too," Yuan Enhui said with a smile.

Xu Xiaoyan chuckled, "Thank you."

"Huh? Who called me?"

Xie Xie walked out of the room and looked at them with a puzzled expression.

He had changed his attire again, now wearing a sharp black suit with a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie—a classic formal look. Combined with his handsome features, he exuded a dashing and elegant air.

But seeing the puzzled look on his face, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but sigh softly.

I don't know why, Xie Xie isn't bad-looking, but I just can't seem to be handsome.

For some reason, he seems like a comedic character...

Thinking of this, Xu Xiaoyan said expressionlessly, "We didn't call you. I was just thanking Sister Yuanen."

Xie Xie: "..."

Another day I'm thinking about changing my name.

As Xie Xie shed tears, Tang Wulin, Wang Jinxi, and Zhang Yangzi also came out from the room next door.

"Wu Lin, the clothes you're wearing..." Xu Xiaoyan's gaze fell on Tang Wu Lin, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Tang Wulin was wearing a dark blue fitted tuxedo with dark gold embroidery on the lapel, which shimmered faintly under the light. His already tall and straight figure was accentuated by the tuxedo, making him appear even more dashing.

Tang Wulin also really liked his clothes, and just when he thought Xu Xiaoyan would say something to praise them, she suddenly changed her tone, "You didn't choose them, did you?"

"...How did you guess?" Tang Wulin scratched his head.

"Is that even a question? It's because you, Wu Lin, don't usually pay attention to these things."

Xie Xie asked curiously, "Tell me quickly, who picked out this outfit for you? Was it a girl?"

Tang Wulin didn't want to answer at first, but seeing the interested expressions on everyone's faces, he thought for a moment and then whispered, "It was given to me by Senior Sister Ouyang."

"Senior Sister Ouyang?"

Xie Xie and the others were confused at first, then Xie Xie suddenly remembered something and his eyes widened. "Holy crap, you got together with Senior Ouyang Zixin? When did this happen?"

"What are you talking about?!" Tang Wulin's face flushed red. "We're just ordinary friends. She knew I was going to Xingluo and gave me some advice."

Seeing everyone's "I understand" expressions upon hearing this, Tang Wulin knew that explaining would only make things worse. Finally, he rolled his eyes and turned to walk towards the banquet hall.

Seeing this, Xie Xie joined in the commotion and followed them.

"Tell me quickly, when did you two get together?"

"I told you, we're just ordinary friends!"

……

The banquet hall is on the second deck of the Starship.

Crystal chandeliers cast a dazzling halo of light from the ceiling, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime. Between the gilded, sculpted columns, members of the delegation, dressed in magnificent attire, entered one after another, their silks and jewels shimmering brilliantly under the lights.

The reception, which had not yet officially started, was already bustling with activity. The crisp sounds of clinking glasses and friendly conversations mingled together, echoing in the spacious hall that could accommodate a thousand people.

When Xie Xie and his group arrived, the hall was already filled with guests. As members of the delegations representing the two continents, they were undoubtedly elites in their respective fields, with diverse backgrounds and identities. And in terms of age, these young students were undoubtedly among the youngest.

However, this also meant that their social circles were basically limited to people of their own age. After all, most of the older delegation representatives had their own social circles, and even if they were interested in them, they wouldn't rashly approach them to strike up a conversation.

On the contrary, the students from both sides are more comfortable communicating with each other.

Xie Xie looked around and lowered his voice:

"Hey, look over there, that Yue Zhengyu seems pretty good at these kinds of situations." Yuan Enhui said casually, "After all, he's the heir of the Holy Angel family, he must be used to these kinds of occasions since he was a child, right?"

Xu Xiaoyan snorted, "What's so interesting about playboys?"

At this moment, Le Zhengyu was chatting and laughing with several female students from Xingluo, his every move exuding elegance and showing no signs of awkwardness. This drew angry glares from a group of male students from Xingluo.

But only Yue Zhengyu knows how innocent he is.

These girls from Xingluo who surrounded him weren't there for him.

"So, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power has already reached the half-step Spirit Domain level, and he may advance to the Spirit Domain level at any time?" A female student from Xingluo exclaimed, "No wonder he is the next Spirit Transmission Tower Master."

Le Zhengyu's lips twitched slightly, and he gently swirled the wine glass in his hand. This was already the seventh Xingluo student tonight who had used the pretense of talking to him to actually try and find out about Huo Yuhao.

"Indeed."

He maintained his elegant smile, but inwardly he couldn't help but think: Why don't you all just go find Huo Yuhao directly? What's with all this questioning me? Don't I have any dignity?

Another girl with a high ponytail eagerly pressed on, "So, are he and that Gu Yuena really in that kind of relationship? I always see them inseparable..."

Although Yue Zhengyu was also good, they were still more interested in Huo Yuhao.

That's the future master of the Spirit Pagoda. Putting aside his appearance, just think about the value of his soul and the strength he possesses; the other boys present are far inferior.

If they could, they would naturally hope to have something happen with the other person.

"Well..."

Le Zhengyu caught a glimpse of two figures not far away, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes, then he sighed, "It seems I don't need to answer further, do I?"

A beam of silver light shone on the entrance, drawing everyone's attention involuntarily.

Gu Yuena, arm in arm with Huo Yuhao, slowly entered, and the entire hall fell silent instantly.

Today, she wore only a simple silver dress, without any extra embellishments. But it was precisely this simplicity that made her appear as if she were formed from moonlight, further highlighting her natural beauty. Her silver hair cascaded down, her purple eyes sparkled, and every step she took seemed to tread upon the heartbeats of everyone present.

Huo Yuhao wore a well-tailored black tuxedo that accentuated his tall and slender figure. The dark silver patterns shimmered under the lights, adding to his noble air and making him appear even more handsome.

Both possessed both striking good looks and captivating charisma; in their presence, any flowery language seemed inadequate. They didn't need to deliberately display anything; simply standing there, they exemplified what it meant to be a match made in heaven.

All eyes in the banquet hall were on the perfect couple. After a brief silence, exclamations and whispers filled the air.

At that moment, everyone understood one thing: the main character of tonight's banquet had appeared.

Dai Yun'er stood on the circular stage of the banquet hall, looking at the two of them in a daze, a sense of frustration rising from the bottom of her heart for some reason.

These two individuals seemed capable of shattering everyone's confidence. Their existence was like a mirror, reflecting the ordinariness and inadequacy of others...

Sima Lanxiao, the banquet host standing on the stage, watched this side, frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then used her amplified soul tool to say:
"Dear guests, welcome to tonight's reception. I am Sima Lanxiao, the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Star Luo Empire of the Star Luo Continent. It is a great honor to gather with elites from all walks of life in the Douluo Continent. Tonight, let us drink to our hearts' content and enjoy this wonderful time together."

"During the banquet, we will also hold several fun games to select the best-dressed man and woman, the most handsome man and the most beautiful woman, as well as the most elegant dance duo. The winners will receive special prizes carefully prepared by our Star Luo Continent."

"However, it seems the results for the most handsome man and the most beautiful woman have already been announced. What do you all think?"

As soon as Sima Lanxiao finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause rang out in the banquet hall.

Regardless of whether anyone present could surpass these two, even if someone could rival the young man and woman individually, when they stood side by side, their complementary temperament and appearance made it difficult for anyone to compete with them.

This selection result... is beyond dispute.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become lively because of Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, Sima Lanxiao exchanged a few pleasantries with the two of them and then took the opportunity to officially announce the start of the banquet.

The lights shifted away from Huo Yuhao and his companion, the music suddenly intensified, and the dancers began to twirl gracefully on the dance floor. At the same time, one exquisite dish after another was served.

Xu Xiaoyan finally found an opportunity to walk up to Gu Yuena and the others, and approached them affectionately.

"Na'er, you look so beautiful today!"

Gu Yuena: "Xiao Yan, you are very beautiful too."

Xie Xie and the others also came over. "Tsk tsk tsk, are you guys trying to dazzle everyone?"

"It's because Na'er is too dazzling."

Huo Yuhao smiled and whispered something in Gu Yuena's ear. Gu Yuena's lips immediately curved into a smile, a smile that seemed to thaw an iceberg, leaving those watching in awe.

"Alright, you all enjoy the banquet. We're going to the adults' table."

Gu Yuena waved her hand and walked in a certain direction with Huo Yuhao.

"???"

Xie Xie and Tang Wulin looked at each other in bewilderment.

Because a banquet was to be held, most of the tables and chairs had been moved away, making the entire venue feel very spacious. Only a few high tables remained in the hall, set with delicate snacks and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

The adults' table? What does that mean?
On the other side, Dai Yun'er came to her senses and was about to politely greet Huo Yuhao and the other person, but she stopped after seeing the direction they were heading. Some people who were watching their movements also had slight changes in their expressions.

Near the center of the stage, there was a high table with only five people around it, and no one else within a few meters. This made it seem like an unnoticed corner, even though it was the center of the stage.

But everyone understood that it wasn't that they didn't care; it was precisely because they cared so much about the five people there that they dared not approach, lest they disturb their enjoyment of the banquet.

The five people were none other than the Federal Secretary-General, the Soul-Suppressing Douluo, the Amorous Douluo, and two Federal Congressmen.

This is where high-ranking officials of the Douluo Federation are received, including extreme powerhouses like the Amorous Douluo. Not to mention Dai Yun'er, even Foreign Minister Sima Lanxiao would not be able to integrate if they were unwilling to show their face.

But Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, the two younger members, walked straight to their side and naturally integrated into the group.

What seems unbelievable to outsiders is perfectly natural to the Amorous Douluo.

What a joke! Among the five people, there are two Super Douluo from the Spirit Pagoda, one acting minister of the Dark Division who seems to have a past relationship with Huo Yuhao, and a Federal Secretary General who wants to improve relations with the Spirit Pagoda. How could they not be harmonious?
Moreover, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena's identities are also extraordinary.

The two disciples of the deputy tower masters of the Spirit Pagoda, the former being the next tower master of the Spirit Pagoda... both the Soul Suppressing Douluo and the Dark Phoenix Douluo would give him face.

No one would object to him sitting at their table, including himself.

(End of this chapter)