Western Heavenly Gate, clouds and mist ethereal.
Master Puti, riding the clouds, arrives with his disciples; Ao Luan, leading a Star Official, comes forth to meet them.
"Welcome, Grandmaster."
Ao Luan greets the Grandmaster with a gesture of respect.
"Are you Ao Luan?"
The Grandmaster looks Ao Luan up and down, unable to hide his amazement.
He had long heard of an outstanding Second King from Huaguo Mountain; today, he sees that this Dragon Princess surpasses the rumors a hundredfold.
"You are…"
The Grandmaster then looks at the Star Official beside Ao Luan, seeing a huge wolf's reflection in his eyes: "Star Monarch Kuimu?"
"Yes."
Star Official Kuimu bows.
The Grandmaster finds it strange, having seen with his own eyes all the Star Officials leaving the Heavenly Palace just a couple of days ago.
Calculating with his fingers, he understands the sequence of events.
"So that's how it is."
The Grandmaster smiles: "You really are a romantic."
