Chapter 435 An old acquaintance
The window curtains of the box were slowly pulled open, revealing the magnificent decorations inside and the emperor sitting in the center.
However, the curtains were pulled back the next second, and even if everyone stretched their necks, they could not see clearly.
In the box, Changsun Xiao had a rare satisfied smile on his face, and his eyes were shining with anticipation for Qingluan.
The waiters respectfully presented the Blue Luan Egg. The emperor, who was famous throughout the continent, stretched out his hand and gently took it, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world.
The Blue Luan Egg, held in the emperor's hands, became even more mysterious. Its surface shone with a faint azure glow, as if pregnant with endless vitality. The entire venue was enveloped in this light, as if time had stood still.
Chang Sun Xiao touched the monster egg and said, "This is the pure-blooded monster..."
The waiter lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, should we invite the seller here now?"
Thinking of the 'request' at the beginning, Chang Sun Xiao raised his eyes, his eyes dark, "Okay."
The waiter immediately responded, turned around and left the box, going to Box No. 1.
In the box, Luo Li had been waiting for a long time.
After the waiter entered the box, he bowed respectfully to Luo Li and said, "Master, His Majesty invites you to come over."
Luo Li nodded slightly, leaned over and whispered a few words to An Shuxue's ear, then stood up and followed the waiter out.
At this time, the guests had all gone to the banquet hall. Luo Li followed the waiter, walked through the empty corridor, and went to the only private room on the third floor.
Moonlight fell on the delicate jade steps, stretching Luo Li's figure out into a long shadow. She was dressed in a light blue dress, and her steps were light, as if every step was on the clouds.
There was a faint smile on her face, but there was a strange light in her eyes.
Following the waiter's lead, Luo Li arrived in front of a carved wooden door inlaid with gemstones, which emitted a soft light, reflecting her beautiful and calm face.
She gently pushed open the wooden door, and a faint scent of tea wafted in her face, accompanied by faint, indistinct music.
Changsun Xiao was sitting at the table, holding a cup of fragrant tea in his hand, his eyes deep and majestic.
Hearing the sound, Changsun Qingchen turned around first and saw Luo Li next to the waiter at a glance.
His eyes widened slightly, "Are you the seller of this Blue Luan Egg?"
Luo Li raised her eyebrows and nodded, "It's me."
Chang Sun Xiao heard the surprise in his son's tone, his eyes suddenly moved, and he turned to look.
But he saw that the person coming was a very young girl, which made him pause.
Too young.
Also, it looks a little familiar.
Chang Sun Xiao's gaze lingered on Luo Li for a moment, then he withdrew. He took a sip of tea and said in a low and powerful voice, "Are you the seller of this Blue Luan Egg?"
Luo Li nodded and waved to the waiter behind her, and the waiter walked out with his head lowered.
Changsun Xiao looked at this scene with a slightly raised brow, but he said nothing and waited for Luo Li to speak.
Luo Li looked at Chang Sun Xiao and nodded slightly, saying in a calm voice, "That's right."
Her voice was so light that Changsun Xiao couldn't help but look at her a few more times.
Changsun Qingchen stared at Luo Li intently, with curiosity glittering in his eyes.
Changsun Xiao's eyes were as calm as a deep pool, yet they hinted at a subtle scrutiny of Luo Li. He gently swirled the teacup in his hand, and the tea leaves unfurled in the water, emitting a faint tea fragrance.
Luo Li stood opposite Changsun Xiao. Her posture was upright, like a green pine in a mountain stream, neither humble nor arrogant.
Her eyes were clear and bright, as if she could see through people's hearts, yet so deep that it was hard to fathom.
Chang Sun Xiao put down the cup, looked up at Luo Li and said, "Have I seen you before?"
Luo Li didn't expect him to ask this. After hesitating for a moment, she shook her head and said, "King Caesar must have remembered it wrongly. This is my first time in Caesar."
Changsun Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was recalling something, but then his deep eyes returned to calm.
He gently stroked the edge of the teacup, and his fingertips felt a cold and sharp touch, just like the first impression Luo Li gave him.
Luo Li stood there, facing the emperor who was famous throughout the continent. She chuckled, "King Caesar, aren't you going to ask me why I made such a request?"
The sunlight outside the window poured into the room through the dense gauze curtains. Mottled light and shadow danced on Luo Li's face, adding a touch of softness to her features.
Changsun Xiao looked at Luo Li like this, and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable feeling in his heart, they were so similar.
He raised his eyes and spoke in a dignified voice, but he was asking another question, "You are not a Caesar?"
Luo Li didn't expect him to ask this, but she nodded and said, "Yes."
Chang Sun Xiao stood up and asked, "Are you from Long Yue?"
Luo Li raised an eyebrow, "How did your Majesty guess that?"
A flash of understanding flashed across Chang Sun Xiao's eyes, and he suddenly asked, "Is your father Luo Qi?"
As Chang Sun Xiao finished speaking, the room fell silent. A subtle look of surprise crossed Luo Li's face, and she lowered her eyelids slightly, as if she was thinking about something.
The sunlight danced on her eyelashes, casting a faint shadow. Her eyes were as deep as a pool, as if hiding endless secrets. She spoke softly, a hint of confusion in her voice, "Your Majesty, how do you know my father's name?"
Chang Sun Xiao looked at her, his eyes flickering with complex emotions, as if he were glimpsing a distant past. He slowly approached, each step seeming to carry memories. Finally, he stopped in front of Luo Li and looked at her deeply, as if to see through her soul.
He sighed, "Your father and I are old acquaintances."
Luo Li closed her eyes and said, okay, she would say that her father’s connections were all over the continent.
He has been in Tianyuan for more than 20 years, but how come even King Caesar is his old acquaintance.
It seems that her father's life in Tianyuan was also very colorful.
Luo Li raised her eyes and smiled, "I see, but my father has been away from Tianyuan Continent for many years."
Chang Sun Xiao sighed, as if reminiscing, "Yes, I was delayed by something back then, and on the day of the accident, I didn't have time to rush to Longyue."
After that, Luo Qi went into seclusion. The next time he heard news about him, it was the day when Luo Qi broke through to the level of God King and left Tianyuan.
Luo Li's eyes flickered, "King Caesar also knows the day when my father and mother had the accident?"
Chang Sun Xiao paused, then nodded. "Yes, I was stopped by the messenger from the Ancient Temple. The next day I learned that something had happened to your father. Wanqing was captured by the gods, and your father went into seclusion."
Luo Li frowned, "People from the Ancient Temple? Why would they stop you?"
Chang Sun Xiao's eyes darkened, as if lost in some profound memory. He slowly said, "That day, an envoy in a green robe descended with an indescribable pressure, as if the entire world was under his control."
"He told me directly that he was from the Ancient Temple and that he had important matters that needed my attention, so I must not leave."
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