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How can you talk about other women so recklessly in front of someone you're trying to win over?
He wanted to ask her to stay and say some sweet words to make her happy.
In his view, women are easy to coax.
However, what he received in return was Zhu Zhuqing's disdainful and utterly contemptuous gaze, and two chilling words: "Disgusting."
Seeing this, Dai Mubai could no longer suppress his anger and shouted sharply, "Stop right there!"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yao, who was about to turn the handlebars, turned around.
You know, she was the one driving.
"You want me to stop?" she asked in a chilling voice, her eyes gleaming with starlight, an invisible pressure spreading out.
Dai Mubai's temper flared instantly, a strong white light flickering in his palm, the aura of the White Tiger Martial Soul stirring restlessly.
That bitch dares to threaten me again?
She's just a Soul Master, is she really that afraid of me?
But upon sensing Dongfang Yao's genuine Soul Master aura, Dai Mubai instantly recalled the scenes he had just witnessed in the Soul Arena.
Facing an opponent of the same level, Dongfang Yao did not even use her third soul skill from beginning to end. She easily defeated her opponent with only her first two soul skills and swordsmanship.
Just how strong is she really?
Dai Mubai suppressed his surging anger, turned his head away, and chose to back down.
Dongfang Yao snorted coldly, withdrew the released soul pressure, and stopped looking at him.
She turned the handlebars, and the electric scooter emitted a soft whistle, carrying Zhu Zhuqing away from this unpleasant place.
On the way, Zhu Zhuqing in the back seat remained silent, her mood noticeably low.
His aloof figure appeared somewhat frail in the night.
Dongfang Yao noticed her unusual behavior, slowed down the car, and asked softly, "Zhuqing, do you seem to know Dai Mubai?"
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent for a long time before finally nodding in acknowledgment: "We know each other, and our relationship is... quite special."
"I see," Dongfang Yao understood, realizing that this might involve her private matters that she didn't want to discuss.
But as her roommate and friend, she felt she should offer comfort.
So he tentatively asked, "Would you like to tell me about it? Of course, it's okay if you don't. I just wanted to let you know that if you need it, I might be able to offer you some advice."
A confidant?
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and silently watched Dongfang Yao's straight back from behind the car seat.
This girl, who is the same age as me, is far superior to me in both temperament and ability.
Zhu Zhuqing always felt that the brutal competition for family succession was a fate she had to bear.
But at this moment, she desperately wanted to know what she would do if it were the unpredictable Dongfang Yao in front of her.
So instead of going into details, she carefully chose her words, using a hypothetical scenario, and asked softly:
"Yao'er, if you had an older sister who was seven years older than you and much stronger than you, and because of family rules, you sisters had to compete with each other, with the winner living and the loser dying, what would you do?"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yao immediately frowned.
Not to mention her sister who is seven years older than her, she also has a brother who is three years older than her and whose strength far surpasses hers.
Dongfang Yao imagined that scene—
If it were to be a life-or-death duel with his brother, given his brother's ruthless and merciless nature, he probably wouldn't last even a minute.
So she replied almost without thinking, "Of course I'll run! As long as I'm alive, I can always make a comeback! A family that sets such heartless rules is not worth staying with! Things change, and if I have the chance, I'll come back and settle the score once I've become strong enough!"
The girl's lips curled into a smile: "Not only that, I'm going to work hard to climb to the top and take over the position of family head! And the first thing I'll do is abolish this ridiculous rule! Why do perfectly good sisters have to fight each other to the death?"
She paused, then her tone became more pragmatic: "Of course, if my aptitude is really too poor and I have no hope of becoming stronger, then I'll just find a place to hide and live out my natural life peacefully. After all, safety comes first, and my own life is the most important thing!"
Upon hearing this answer, which was both realistic and tinged with rebellion and ambition, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but think of her older sister.
Wasn't her pretense of sending assassins to kill her a deliberate attempt to force her to leave that family and escape as far away as possible?
'But once I become powerful enough, will I truly possess the qualities to become a strong person?'
Zhu Zhuqing felt lost, which was part of the reason she ultimately decided to stay at Shrek Academy.
She wanted to try her best here and see if she could become strong.
"I have one more question."
"Well, you ask."
"Uh..." Zhu Zhuqing hesitated, her voice even softer, "Suppose, Yao'er, you have a fiancé, and he also has to compete with you because of his family."
Dongfang Yao turned her head curiously. Could it be a topic of romance?
Chapter 140 Unraveling the Knot, Opening the Heart
Through their previous conversation, Dongfang Yao had already vaguely guessed the truth of the matter.
These things must have actually happened to Zhu Qing.
Zhu Zhuqing continued, "Your fiancé, whom you've never met, was afraid of competing with his brother, believing he had no hope of winning. After running away, he indulged himself, frequenting brothels and becoming obsessed with women. And you came to his city to find him."
Dongfang Yao couldn't help but retort, "Dai Mubai is already like this, Zhu Qing, why are you still looking for him?"
After she finished speaking, she realized that she had accidentally blurted out her true feelings.
Looking back, Zhu Zhuqing had already lowered her head deeply.
"Cough cough." Dongfang Yao pressed the brake and stopped the electric scooter.
Since the conversation had already started, she decided to tell the other person her thoughts directly.
"Zhuqing, that guy ran away all by himself, without even considering you, his fiancée. He abandoned you in the danger of his family. You should just ignore this coward, okay?"
"But my sister and her fiancé are two people; even if I have great strength, I can't do it alone."
"Zhu Qing! You've misunderstood. What I mean is, why do you insist on finding Dai Mubai? The world is so big, there are so many people more trustworthy than him! In this world, strength reigns supreme. As long as you become powerful enough to instill fear in everyone in your family, who would dare to do anything to you or him? Zhu Qing, you mustn't let your thinking be limited!"
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned by her words. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed to make a lot of sense.
Yeah, why did I have to go after Dai Mubai?
In fact, the reason why the Zhu family came up with this rule was largely due to the Star Luo royal family behind Dai Mubai.
Their White Tiger Martial Soul needs to be paired with the Netherworld Cat Martial Soul to perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
At the same time, the women of the Zhu family were outstanding in both figure and appearance, and were deeply loved by the royal family.
This will allow all the outstanding disciples to compete and determine the best one.
However, over the years, the Star Luo Empire seems to have produced no world-renowned top experts.
So, is there really any need for such a rule to exist?
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but imagine the scene of herself becoming a powerful figure and piercing the emperor's heart with her claws.
After she came to terms with it, a bright and beautiful smile appeared on her usually cold face.
Seeing this, Dongfang Yao laughed and said, "That's more like it, Zhuqing. You're a girl, you should smile more to look prettier."
Zhu Zhuqing did not deny it, but said, "I'd rather not do it in front of those boys in the academy. I feel disgusted just being stared at by them."
“Indeed.” Dongfang Yao agreed wholeheartedly, restarting her electric scooter and taking stock of the boys in the academy.
"Tang San is alright; his eyes are only for Xiao Wu. Next is Oscar. Although he's a bit lewd, it's understandable during puberty. As for Ma Hongjun who went to brothels? Saying his martial soul defect hinders his cultivation? That's just an excuse! If he really wants to cultivate without hindrance, why not just have an abortion? Dai Mubai is similar; I'm shocked! Aren't they underage? How come their minds are full of women? Such indulgence at such a young age, aren't they afraid of developing problems later?"
As a friend, Dongfang Yao solemnly warned, "Zhuqing, you must keep your eyes open! Never trust men like Dai Mubai again!"
Zhu Zhuqing covered her mouth and chuckled: "What type? Does he have several women around him?"
“No, he’s irresponsible, a complete scumbag, just someone who gets bored with his partners and then moves on!” Dongfang Yao shook her head, her two long ponytails swaying behind her head.
“When I was little, my brother told me about a word called pure love. It means that it is not because of any external factors, but purely because two souls are attracted to each other. You love me, I love you, it is a simple one-on-one love. I used to think that this kind of love was very beautiful.”
Zhu Zhuqing understood the meaning, but it was the first time she had heard this word, so she was somewhat curious: "And now? Don't you think it's wonderful?"
"No, I just think that as long as every wife is treated equally, given the same love, and not wronged, then it's not a bad thing for a man to be more loving."
Dongfang Yao gave an example: "Like the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Uncle Ning, he has many wives and many children. It was the first time I learned this after joining the sect. It turns out that apart from the emperor, a man can really have multiple wives!"
"But Uncle Ning was very kind to all the aunties, and those aunties didn't mind sharing a husband, and they got along very well with each other."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and said, "Because Sect Leader Ning is a powerful figure in his own right and the head of a sect, being more benevolent is essential for the continuation of the family line. Of course, if I may be so bold as to say that this does not completely rule out the possibility of him being fond of women, because my father was also the head of a clan, yet he only had my mother as his wife."
"Hmm, that shows your father really loves your mother. You've reminded me, Uncle Ning does indeed occasionally bring back a few beautiful but pitiful girls from the auction house, but he never bids on men."
These two girls exchanged only a few words.
It's already a done deal that Ning Fengzhi is a lewd person.
Dongfang Yao concluded: "No matter what Dai Mubai's identity is, Zhuqing, you shouldn't worry about your relationship with him anymore. This kind of dirty man should be kicked away! If he dares to bother you, come to me, and I'll stand up for you and give him a good beating! Swish swish swish!"
After she finished speaking, the corners of her peach blossom eyes curved slightly, revealing a quirky and comical smile.
He deliberately rubbed his back against Zhu Zhuqing's breasts, his voice soft and seductive: "Zhuqing, what do you think? With a figure like yours, how could Dai Mubai be allowed to have it? Any man who sees you would probably be tempted, right?"
Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback by Dongfang Yao's sudden change, her cheeks instantly flushed red, and she quickly put her arms in front of her chest.
She now realized that this genius girl might not be as honest as she usually appeared.
There must be a hidden side to it.
Thinking this way, Zhu Zhuqing, having poured out her hidden feelings, felt a slight relief from her inner turmoil.
Suddenly, I felt the fog ahead gradually dissipate, and my blocked mood eased considerably.
Staring at Dongfang Yao's slender back, she suddenly felt a strong urge to retaliate.
So she silently reached out her evil hands.
He reached under Dongfang Yao's armpit and grabbed her large iPhone.
"what!"
Dongfang Yao let out a short cry of surprise, caught off guard by the sudden sneak attack.
She shuddered and momentarily lost control of the electric scooter.