Douluo: Tara's Mask, the Ultimate Darkness!

Chapter 185 Zhu Zhuqing's inescapable fate?

Zhu Zhuqing didn't hide anything; Xu Xin had a child with him and didn't seem like a bad person.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing still spoke up.

Zhu Zhuqing could tell that the person in front of her was a powerful figure who could easily kill her if he wanted to, so there was no point in hiding it.

Xu Xin nodded thoughtfully: "Zhu Zhuqing, from the Zhu family of Xingluo."

"Furthermore, consider the Star Luo Empire's method of selecting the crown prince and the relationship between your Zhu family and the royal family."

"You escaped to find that good-for-nothing, didn't you?"

That good-for-nothing, that good-for-nothing.

The senior actually knew about my affairs, and it seemed he even knew Dai Mubai...

The word "waste" struck Zhu Zhuqing's heart. Waste—the person she had traveled so far to find was actually a piece of trash.

"Senior, what do you mean by that...?"

Zhu Zhuqing asked uncertainly, a bad premonition rising in her heart.

Xu Xin smiled faintly: "It's nothing, you'll know when you get there."

"Soto is a good place."

Looking at the girl in front of him who dared to face her fate, Xu Xin felt quite admiring.

Just the fact that he dared to escape from the Zhu family already shows a lot of courage; he's far better than that blonde slacker who only knows women.

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth and said, "Senior, could you tell me about Dai Mubai?"

Xu Xin was taken aback, then shook his head: "What effect will it have on you if you find out? You'll still go to him in the end, won't you?"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her red lips lightly. Yes, what good would it do to know? Wouldn't she still be unable to escape this fate?
Fate, perhaps, is already predetermined; being unable to control one's own destiny is often the norm.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to follow him; I want to escape this fate."

Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and spoke in a low voice, her eyes filled with deep resentment. She had already tried her best, what else could she do?
Born into the Zhu family, one's fate is not one's own.

Before Xu Xin could say anything, Xu Ruoruo, who was in his arms, whispered, "Dad, this girl is about to cry, you mustn't say anything."

puff!
Xu Xin gently rubbed her head: "Ruo Ruo, don't talk nonsense."

Although he could tell, it was really unfair to be so blunt in front of the girl.

Xu Ruoruo pouted, realizing she had said the wrong thing. She jumped out of Xu Xin's arms, ran to Zhu Zhuqing's side, and reached out her little hand to hold Zhu Zhuqing's hand.

Feeling the warmth emanating from her hand, Zhu Zhuqing's usually cold face softened slightly.

Seeing his daughter like this, Xu Xin smiled with satisfaction. His little darling was indeed heartwarming.

"Zhu Zhuqing, why do you insist on going to find him?"

Xu Xin voiced his doubts. When reading the original novel, Xu Xin was very curious: even if it was fate, there were clearly other ways, so why did he have to go to Dai Mubai?
They've already escaped, and a bright future awaits them. Why insist on following that blond guy?
"This is my fate, there's nothing I can do about it."

Zhu Zhuqing gave a wry smile and spoke helplessly.

"Spirit Hall, Shadow Hall, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Heaven Dou Empire."

"You could escape your ridiculous fate by joining any of these factions, so why don't you choose one?"

Xu Xin's words startled her, and she said helplessly, "I am someone the Star Luo Empire's royal family wants. Do you think those forces would offend an entire empire for my sake?"

Zhu Zhuqing was clear about her own understanding.

Xu Xin nodded knowingly, realizing he had underestimated the situation.

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no personal grudges with the Star Luo Empire, they are still willing to hand over Zhu Zhuqing if the benefits are sufficient.

The Heavenly Dou Empire? Joining it won't end well for you. They might not even send anyone to protect you. Of course, if you become the woman of some nobleman, that's a different story.

As for the Spirit Hall? It might be a good place, but they won't protect Zhu Zhuqing to the death unless you know someone high up, like Qian Renxue. But that would be too difficult for the lonely Zhu Zhuqing.

Therefore, placing herself in any faction would not be a long-term solution for Zhu Zhuqing.

Following Dai Mubai might offer her a glimmer of hope, and the original novel proves that this path was the right one, only it went against her true nature.

Once you're in Douluo Continent, you're not in control of your own destiny; perhaps this is what Zhu Zhuqing meant by fate.

If Xu Xin didn't possess this heaven-defying martial soul, he might not have lived as well as Zhu Zhuqing.

Even if one is a transmigrator, without this heaven-defying martial spirit, one can only survive in this narrow space, and may even lose one's life for the sake of immortal herbs.

Just finding the location of the magical herb could be fraught with danger.

Looking at Xu Xin, and then at the little guy holding her hand, Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have thought of something. She knelt down before Xu Xin: "Senior."

"Please teach me, senior, how to escape this fate."

Zhu Zhuqing wasn't stupid. This was the Star Dou Great Forest; who would casually bring their daughter here?

Either you're incredibly strong, or you're mentally ill.

Clearly, the person in front of me is the first type.

Thinking back to what the other person knew about me and what they had said to me.

Upon seeing this, Xu Ruoruo immediately ran to Xu Xin's side and quietly looked at her older sister.

Xu Xin smiled faintly; he wasn't completely stupid.

"Get up. I do have a way, but why should I help you?"

Xu Xin asked.

Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth, frozen in place. Yes, why would the other party help her? What benefits could she offer?

There's no such thing as a free lunch. If there is, it's just that it's not your turn to pay for it yet.

Xu Xin admired Zhu Zhuqing. Compared to the Shrek Seven Devils, Zhu Zhuqing had the least talent, but she was the most hardworking.

Zhu Zhuqing's resilient character is not something everyone possesses.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't say a word, she just knelt there.

Xu Xin didn't say anything, just watched.

Time passed slowly, and Xu Xin had the ninja soldiers grill some meat, which he and Xu Ruoruo then ate.

Kind-hearted Xu Ruoruo obediently gave some to Zhu Zhuqing, and Xu Xin did not stop her. He let his daughter do whatever she wanted; it wasn't a big deal. He would spoil his own daughter.

Three days passed in this way, and Zhu Zhuqing knelt for three days without giving up at all.

"Dad, how much longer is this woman going to kneel?"

Xu Ruoruo asked softly, knowing that this was her father's test for her older sister, and she did not interfere willfully.

"Ruoruo, how long do you think it's appropriate for your sister to kneel?"

Looking at the little one in front of him, Xu Xin asked with doting affection.

"I...I don't know either, it's up to Dad."

Xu Ruoruo shook her head vigorously. Although she liked this older sister, this was an adult matter. Her mother had said that children shouldn't interfere in adult matters.

Seeing how sensible her daughter was, Xu Xin couldn't help but hug her. She was so well-behaved.

Bringing Xu Ruoruo with him, Xu Xin approached Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Kowtowing!"

(End of this chapter)