Mo Han quickly smiled and spoke, "Actually, I didn't do much, Elder. Please don't thank me.

Anna just missed her family, and I happened to strike a chord with her, which is why she was willing to go back." Airi shook his head, saying, "Regardless, we still must thank you. We hope you have time to visit the Elven Forest again; we will certainly host you properly then to show our gratitude." Mo Han nodded and agreed with a smile.

After all, he had promised Anna he would visit her sooner or later. Afterward, Mo Han lingered, chatting with Elder Airi, gathering some information about the Elf clan.

Knowing more was always beneficial to him. Just then, Anna happily ran back, exclaiming, "Brother Mo Han, I've settled things with Sister Daili and the others!

You must remember to come when the time comes!" Mo Han quickly nodded with a smile, "Got it, little girl. I'll definitely be there.

Are you satisfied now? Heh heh." Hearing Mo Han's answer, Anna nodded contentedly, which brought a smile to Mo Han's face.

At that moment, Airi also spoke up, "Your Highness Princess, it's getting late. Perhaps we should be on our way?" Upon hearing this, Anna could only nod in agreement.

Then, reluctantly, she waved goodbye to Mo Han and Daili and the others before departing from Tianlong City. Mo Han remained rooted to the spot, watching until Anna and her group had vanished from sight.

Daili and the others then walked over to Mo Han. Daili commented, "Heh heh, having that little girl around usually felt noisy, but also happy.

Now that she's suddenly gone, I really feel a bit unaccustomed." Mo Han turned to Daili with a stern yet smiling expression, saying, "Hey hey, wife, don't be afraid. With me here, you won't feel out of sorts.

If you're too scared to sleep at night without Anna to keep you company, I'm certainly duty-bound to help you." Hearing Mo Han's words, Daili’s face flushed scarlet, and she retorted, "Can't you ever speak properly? You vulgar man." Mo Han immediately put on an aggrieved expression, "How is what I said improper?

Sleeping with one's own wife is natural and right; even the Bright God couldn't interfere with that, right?" The men beside them, Latin and Rock, burst into loud laughter, while the girls blushed deeply, all calling Mo Han vulgar. This left the poor Mo Han looking utterly unconvinced.

But as the saying goes, a good man doesn't squabble with a woman, so Mo Han could only suppress his feelings inwardly. At this point, Jack chimed in with a laugh, "Boss, I truly admire you.

Only you would dare say things that loudly. No one else would.

Your skin is truly thicker than the average person's!" Upon hearing this, Mo Han immediately delivered a sharp rap to Jack's head, laughing and scolding, "You brat, you're learning to sling insults now, huh? You deserve that!" Poor Jack cried out, rubbing his head, "Boss, you’ve wronged me!

I was genuinely trying to praise you! Why did you hit me?" Hearing Jack's defense, everyone laughed heartily, successfully dispersing the melancholy atmosphere left by Anna's departure, and the group happily returned to Tianlong City.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was time for the banquet. Mo Han and Rock arrived in the living room early to prepare.

The Murong Tian family were also dressed formally now. Murong Feixue, in a pure white gauze dress, looked even more radiant, accentuating her existing beauty.

Daili, meticulously dressed by Murong Feixue and Nangong Yunfeng, wore a blue gown that made her look exceptionally graceful and exuded an indescribable charm. Mo Han's eyes lit up at the sight.

Noticing Mo Han staring intently, Daili blushed slightly and asked, "What is it? Is something wrong?" Mo Han quickly replied, "No, it's perfect.

Heh heh, Daili, you should wear dresses more often. I usually only see you in trousers, and I never realized you look so stunning in a skirt.

Truly beautiful." Hearing Mo Han’s compliment, Daili’s face reddened slightly as she replied, "You’re just talking nonsense. How am I supposed to know if you mean it?" Mo Han immediately adopted an expression of false grievance, "I'm speaking the absolute truth!

Don't believe me? Ask Latin and Rock!

They wouldn't lie to you, would they? Ah, it’s hard being a good person; even complimenting someone earns you criticism." Seeing Mo Han’s wronged look, Daili chuckled, "Alright, alright, you win.

Did I misjudge you?" Mo Han smiled instantly, "That’s unnecessary. I am always very magnanimous; how could I possibly hold a grudge against my dear wife?" Hearing this, Daili helplessly shook her head and said, "You are the most generous.

Then tell me, isn't Xue'er beautiful?" Daili asked, smiling towards Murong Feixue nearby. Mo Han paused, slightly confused by Daili's sudden question, but he still nodded, "Of course she is.

Xue'er is naturally a beauty; how could she not be beautiful?" Murong Feixue heard Mo Han’s praise and quickly murmured softly, "Thank you, Big Brother Mo Han." Mo Han asked curiously, "Huh? Thank me for what?

You are beautiful naturally." The Murong couple watched the exchange with gentle smiles, nodding to each other. Just then, Murong Tian spoke up, "Alright, we should head out quickly, or we’ll be late." Hearing Murong Tian, everyone nodded quickly and boarded their carriages, heading straight for the banquet location.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Palace Banquet Hall where the event was held, Mo Han and the others noticed many people had already arrived as soon as they stepped out of the carriage; the palace plaza was already filled with parked carriages. Seeing Murong Tian's party arrive, many nobles from the capital rushed forward to greet them.

After all, the prestige of the Murong family was unmatched within the Tianlong Empire, and Mo Han had also become a target for flattery among the nobility. Mo Han was currently the most talked-about figure in the capital.

Healing Murong Feixue’s strange illness alone had made him famous throughout the city; following that, his successful diplomatic mission to the Beast Clan earned him immense favor and trust from the Emperor, and, unprecedentedly, he had jumped directly from commoner status to Duke of the Empire—a feat virtually unheard of in the Tianlong Empire, and perhaps the entire Longteng Continent. Consequently, nobles kept approaching Mo Han, showering him with compliments.

Mo Han had always been quite confident in his own flattery skills, but after meeting these nobles of the capital, he realized that his skill level compared to theirs was like comparing the heavens to the earth; there was simply no contest. Jump to