"It seems you can't recognize me anymore. I've just matured more, grown up, and improved my figure," the girl smiled.
Hearing this, Ye Ran felt a bit familiar, and so did the others.
"Are you the Princess Xingluo?"
At the last Advanced Soul Master Competition, this Princess Xingluo's Martial Soul was very unique and powerful.
"It's me. Long time no see." Princess Xingluo Xu Jiujiu smiled lightly.
"Boss Yu, she's Princess Xingluo. Last time when our Seven Monsters and One Demon participated in the All Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition, we fought against her. Her Martial Soul is the Star Crown, a Support Martial Soul, a very excellent Support Martial Soul, not much inferior to the Seven Treasures Glaze Tower."
Ye Yu praised, "So it's Princess Xingluo, no wonder you're so elegant."
Xu Jiujiu was curious. She knew that Ye Ran is the leader of the Seven Monsters and One Demon. In the last competition, as a rival, she was well aware of Ye Ran's strength. It can be said that because of Ye Ran, Shrek was able to win the championship.
And now, Ye Ran actually called this man his boss.
"Who is this? He looks a bit like you," Xu Jiujiu asked curiously.
"He's my brother, Ye Yu."
"I see," Xu Jiujiu realized.
Xu Jiujiu originally wanted to recruit Ye Ran, Huo Yuhao is also good, though far less impressive than Ye Ran. But in the future, he will certainly become a Titled Douluo.
Now, there's another target, which is Ye Yu.
Although Ye Yu is Ye Ran's brother, the others originally called Ye Ran their boss, but now it has changed. This shows that Ye Yu is at least as talented as Ye Ran.
After all, as brothers, they must both be exceptionally gifted.
Xu Jiujiu had investigated Ye Ran's background: origin from Divine Village, an orphan picked up by the village chief Jerry, without any significant background.
So, he felt that recruiting him was still possible.
Xu Jiujiu was delighted, it would be even better if she could attract both Ye Ran and Ye Yu.
Although they are not yet leading figures in this world, she is certain they will become Titled Douluo in the future.
Huo Yuhao will be at least a Titled Douluo in the future, hopefully a Super Douluo, while Ye Ran and Ye Yu could definitely become Limitless Douluo.
What does a Limitless Douluo mean? It is of strategic importance to a country.
Shrek Academy, due to Elder Mu's presence, prevents any empire from daring to provoke Shrek lightly.
A Titled Douluo can destroy a city, and a Limitless Douluo can change the course of history alone, deciding the outcome of wars between countries.
That is why she is so intent on recruiting Ye Ran and Ye Yu.
As Princess Xingluo, Xu Jiujiu knows the pressure from the Royal Family. Recently, the Sun-Moon Empire has been making small moves continuously, putting a lot of pressure on the nearby Xingluo and Celestial Soul Empires, so it's necessary to recruit strong masters.
For this purpose, Xu Jiujiu even thought of offering marriage, attracting a consort to retain talent.
Xu Jiujiu asked in confusion, "What are you doing here? As the champion of the last tournament, you don't need to participate in the elimination rounds, you can stay at the Royal Hotel directly."
Ye Ran explained, "We are not representing Shrek this time, but Tang Sect, so we don't have any privileges."
Xu Jiujiu's heart sank immediately; representing Tang Sect means they have joined this sect called Tang Sect.
Although she hasn't heard of Tang Sect, if Ye Ran and the others are from Tang Sect, then this Tang Sect will surely become famous in the future.
Xu Jiujiu asked, "Are you all from Tang Sect?"
Xu Jiujiu glanced at Ye Yu.
"Yes, we all are."
Xu Jiujiu was a bit disappointed, but she did not give up. If she couldn't recruit them, then becoming friends is also good, or even becoming partners.
Such an alliance with the Xingluo Empire is no different from direct recruitment.
After the competition, Xu Jiujiu investigated and found out that Ye Ran has a girlfriend, who is Wang Dong'Er.
At this moment, looking at Wang Dong'Er up close, even she felt a bit self-conscious; she was too beautiful.
Of course, she also investigated Huo Yuhao and found that Huo Yuhao is very close to a girl named Ju Zi from the Sun-Moon Empire.
Xu Jiujiu felt despair at that time; all the excellent boys had been taken. She didn't want to be a homewrecker.
But now with Ye Yu's appearance, she sees hope, so she frequently gazes at Ye Yu with interest.
Xu Jiujiu took out a token and handed it over.
"This is a Xingluo Token. If Tang Sect needs help in the future, feel free to come to Xingluo City to find me. The Xingluo Empire will help as much as it can."
It must be said, Xu Jiujiu has foresight.
Beibei accepted it, "Thank you, I think there might be a chance for cooperation with the Xingluo Empire in the future."
Beibei's wish is to fulfill Tang Ya's wish and revitalize Tang Sect.
"Great!"
If recruiting is impossible, then having cooperation is good too.
Although Tang Sect has declined now, and the strength of Tang Sect's people hasn't reached the pinnacle of this world, her judgment is not wrong.
Xu Jiujiu anticipated, "I'm looking forward to your performance in this competition, especially yours, Ye Yu. You're their boss, and I'm very curious about how strong you are. After all, Ye Ran is already terrifyingly talented. So, I'm very curious, eagerly wanting to see your performance."
Ye Yu nodded, "Hmm, I guarantee you'll be astonished."
"You want to astonish me, alright, I believe you can." Xu Jiujiu covered her mouth and laughed lightly.
"I won't disturb you anymore. You've just arrived, take your time to settle in first."
"Hmm, goodbye."
Ye Yu and others were arranged to stay in the same building, each with their own room.
Afterward, Ye Yu and the others headed to the restaurant on the hotel's top floor.
With a wide array of delicious food available, Xu Sanshi drooled.
"Smells so good, let's eat."
Ye Yu and the others quickly ordered a lot of food. It was all-you-can-eat and free, so they immediately gathered around a big table, the table piled with food, and began devouring it ravenously.
Bei Bei asked curiously, "I wonder if the people from the Body Sect who caused trouble at Shrek last time will be coming."
Jiang Nannan said, "This time the tournament allows sects, Body Sect is no longer hiding in seclusion. They should send young sect members this time, and it won't be simple. After all, Body Sect has just come out of seclusion, perhaps they want to make a name for themselves through this tournament."
Xu Sanshi complimented, "Nannan is so clever, what you said makes perfect sense."
Jiang Nannan rolled her eyes at Xu Sanshi, "Can you stop being so sycophantic?"
"Hehe, Nannan, I just like flattering you."
"Get lost!!"
Huo Yuhao spoke seriously, "Besides the Body Sect, there are many hidden sects on the continent. We should encounter many strong teams. After we eat, let's make some strategic preparations, including our entrance methods."
Just as Ye Yu was about to say not to bother with flamboyant strategies, Xu Jiujiu approached.
"We meet again."
Seeing Ye Yu and the others finished eating, Xu Jiujiu came over and walked to Ye Yu's side, gently inquiring, "Ye Yu, can I talk to you for a moment? Just a moment, it won't take much of your time."
"No need to be too formal, I'm not busy now either."
Ye Yu stood up, followed Xu Jiujiu to a corner of the deserted hallway.
Xu Jiujiu mustered up the courage to ask, "Ye Yu, do you have a girlfriend?"
Ye Yu shook his head, "Girlfriend... no."
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu was pleased, there was hope.
But Ye Yu continued, "I have a wife."
Xu Jiujiu: "..."