Douluo Continent: An Adventure Begins in Wuhun City

Chapter 199: Evil disciple!

Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Zhu Zhuqing was slightly taken aback, and only then did she recall some scenes from before she fell into a coma.

At that time, she and several other women were guarding inside the ice cave. Because sitting was a bit boring, and they had never seen the magnificent ice scenery before, they wandered around and occasionally tried out their newly acquired soul skills on their own.

Just as she was lost in thought, a noise suddenly came from where Chen Yao was. She turned around and felt a strong wave of air rushing towards her. Then her vision blurred and she lost consciousness.

"Did the teacher successfully break through? Does that mean the teacher is already a level 90 Title Douluo?"

Recalling her memories before falling into a coma, Zhu Zhuqing was no longer the ignorant little brat confined to the Zhu family mansion; she had already guessed Chen Yao's situation.

Although what she had seen and heard along the way had prepared Zhu Zhuqing to some extent, the thought that Chen Yao had only come to obtain his eighth spirit ring but had inexplicably become a Title Douluo was still bizarre and even absurd to her.

This title of Title Douluo is far too easy, isn't it? He broke through to the next level just like that?

He really lives up to his reputation as an old man!

With a sigh in her heart, Zhu Zhuqing then asked Qian Renxue.

"Where is the teacher?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue, though somewhat reluctant to answer, still pointed to the peerless figure on the stone platform ahead, who had now completely consolidated his soul power and was slowly walking towards the two of them, and gestured with his lips.

"Look, here they are!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously looked in the direction Qian Renxue was pointing.

But as her gaze focused, the figure came into full view, and her pupils immediately contracted, leaving her completely stunned.

The figure that had been walking slowly ahead was slender and dressed in a white robe that swayed gently in the breeze with each step, exuding an ethereal quality. Combined with her snow-white skin and exquisitely crafted features, she possessed a dreamlike and alluring face.

The two complement each other, making the scene of him walking towards her seem like a celestial being descending to earth in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. At the center of the world, the surrounding scenery was like the filth of the mortal world, making him appear so pure and untouched by dust and grime.

For a moment, Zhu Zhuqing's face turned rosy and her breathing became heavier. At this moment, she suddenly understood where Qian Renxue's ugly and lewd posture came from.

Qian Renxue, standing to the side, looked at Zhu Zhuqing's wretched state with disdain. Even through Zhu Zhuqing's thick layer of fat, she could hear the rapid thumping of his heart, and couldn't help but utter a contemptuous sound.

"Tch, what a loser!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing stiffened, realizing her embarrassing state. She quickly composed herself, turned her head expressionlessly, and looked at Qian Renxue, who was neither red nor out of breath. A cold smile immediately appeared on her delicate face, which was as pretty as a lotus flower in bloom.

"I don't know how some people have the nerve to say that to me. The grass under you isn't as dry as the surrounding area, is it? Get up quickly, or you'll catch a cold!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was startled and quickly bent over, touching her lower abdomen. But when she found it dry, she realized that she had been tricked by Zhu Zhuqing. She immediately looked up, her eyes wide, and said fiercely.

"Alright, I see you've gotten too cocky after getting a second spirit ring. Looks like I'll really have to show you what Holy Light Punishment is all about today!"

Qian Renxue leaped up from the lawn, intending to give Zhu Zhuqing a good lesson on how to turn over a new leaf and become a better person.

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, appeared completely unfazed. She was already used to being humiliated by Qian Renxue, and she figured Qian Renxue wouldn't dare kill her anyway.

By exchanging a few blows with a master like her, Zhu Zhuqing could gain some experience and insights, which would allow her to better adapt to her improved strength and soul skills. At worst, she would only lose some face and suffer some insignificant injuries.

For her, who has a strong pursuit of strength, this result is definitely a win!

Just as tensions were rising between the two.

A playful laugh suddenly came from beside them.

"Tsk tsk, you two are really something, you can never have a moment of peace whenever you get together!"

This voice was unlike Chen Yao's previous deliberately hoarse and low one; it was warm and gentle, making Zhu Zhuqing feel as if she were bathed in a spring breeze, with elegant sounds filling her ears, and her brain felt comfortable and refreshed.

She and Qian Renxue turned their heads together, only to see Chen Yao already standing in front of them. Qian Renxue was alright, as she had some resistance to Chen Yao, but Zhu Zhuqing was seeing that strangely handsome face up close for the first time.

Her face, sculpted by perfectly natural, exquisite curves, revealed flawless, poreless, and translucent white skin. As a gentle breeze blew around her, the gaps in her flowing dark hair revealed her long eyelashes and her slightly curved, almond-shaped eyes, which held a hint of a smile, forming a beautiful arc.

Beneath her pert, delicate nose, her thin, yet rosy and glossy lips held a playful, teasing smile.

"Old Teacher"

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if a heart-shaped, bright red arrow had pierced her heart, causing her to forget to breathe. She gasped for air, completely at a loss.

"Why are you dumbfounded? Didn't you used to call me an old geezer every day?"

Chen Yao wasn't surprised to see Zhu Zhuqing looking so lost in thought, and he smiled teasingly.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing snapped out of her daze, quickly rubbing her burning cheeks. She dared not look directly at Chen Yao and responded in a muffled tone with a hint of resentment.

"Who told you to dress up like that before? You looked older than my grandfather. What else should I call you but an old geezer?"

Although Zhu Zhuqing's words were not polite at all, her heart was pounding wildly, and she was secretly delighted.

She wasn't stupid. She had already guessed that Chen Yao, like Gu Yuena and Qian Renxue, had disguised himself. In any case, that old and frail appearance was definitely not Chen Yao's real appearance. Otherwise, how could he have so many beautiful women around him?

Not to mention Gu Yuena, even the appearances of Qian Renxue and Tang Yuehua are incomparable to those of the concubines and empresses she saw when she accompanied her father to the Xingluo Emperor!

Even the so-called royal aura pales in comparison to these women!

This shows that her teacher, besides being capable, is definitely not bad-looking either.

When she first made a guess, Zhu Zhuqing didn't care much. After all, whether Chen Yao was young and handsome or ugly and old, it couldn't cover up his despicable and shameless behavior. He actually attacked her. Although she enjoyed it, it couldn't hide the fact that Chen Yao was extremely wicked!

But now that she has seen its true appearance, Zhu Zhuqing had no idea that it would look like this.

Stunningly beautiful?!

At this moment, only one word came to Zhu Zhuqing's mind to describe her teacher!

Suddenly, she felt that the despicable methods Chen Yao had used on her before didn't seem so unforgivable after all.

Everything was so understandable!

"I had no choice in the past; there were always treacherous people who wanted to harm me, so I had to hide my identity!"

After hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Chen Yao sighed and looked sentimental.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing composed herself and pondered in her heart.

So, this old man kept it from her before because he didn't trust her? He was afraid she would expose it and attract enemies?

She got a good deal, but this old man got all the credit, and this is the result?

Zhu Zhuqing felt a little awkward and muttered to herself in a sullen mood.

"Then why are you letting me know now, you old codger? You might as well have kept it from me forever."

Chen Yao sensed something was off about Zhu Zhuqing's words and couldn't help but laugh. Under Qian Renxue's disapproving gaze, he pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his arms, weighing her seemingly narrow but actually magnanimous heart, and whispered in her ear with a soft laugh.

"What, are you unhappy?"

Feeling that incredibly familiar touch, a strange sensation spread through her body. Coupled with the murderous gaze that Qian Renxue cast at her from the side, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly felt a clearing in her head and her acupoints opening wide.

Although his entire body was almost paralyzed at this moment, numb and boneless, he still struggled symbolically and said with dissatisfaction.

"How could a student dare to be dissatisfied? When you first took me in, you only saw me as a novelty. You were already extremely grateful that you helped me break free from the Zhu family's shackles. How could I dare to ask for anything more?"

As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing lowered her eyes and looked at the hand that had been kneaded and squeezed until it was completely deformed, with distinct joints, like white jade. She suppressed the strange feeling and then looked up at the bewitching face that, even from a bad angle, was flawless. She then spoke with a panting voice.

"You unfilial disciple, you used to be so quiet that you couldn't make a sound for half a day, but now you've learned a few tricks from Qian Renxue!"

Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, Chen Yao's eyes flashed with a light, and he couldn't help but chuckle. He then pointed at Qian Renxue, who was currently acting like a frantic little beast, and continued speaking.

Do you know who she is?

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback for a moment, then replied.

"I heard her say that she's some kind of Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall."

"She is indeed a saintess, but not exactly. She is also the daughter of the former pope, the former pope before him, one of only three level 99 Limit Douluo on the Douluo Continent, the granddaughter of Qian Xunji, who awakened a god-level martial soul at the age of 3 and has innate level 20 soul power! Looking at your generation, she is the most talented and most noble woman on the entire Douluo Continent, without exception!"

Upon hearing Chen Yao's words, Zhu Zhuqing was completely stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief, and her mind had completely stopped thinking.

She never imagined that the person who constantly bickered with her, acting like a shrew and seemingly lacking any manners, would possess such a background and talent.

However, just as Zhu Zhuqing fell silent, Chen Yao spoke up.

"However, given her status and talent, she should have been the center of attention in the Spirit Hall, looking down on everyone. But she was afraid of only one person in the Spirit Hall and dared not act presumptuously in front of him. In fact, because of that person's targeting, Qian Renxue ended up as my maid. Can you guess who that person is?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was stunned. Then, she glanced at Qian Renxue, whose face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot after her past was exposed, put her index finger to her lips, and began to think as she darted around in her eyes.

She was too lazy to guess how Qian Renxue and Chen Yao had come to this complicated situation. She simply extended the discussion to Qian Renxue's identity. Since the former and former leaders of the Spirit Hall were both Qian Renxue's blood relatives, they would certainly not target Qian Renxue.

The only person who could make Qian Renxue wary and who was helpless against her attacks could be Bibi Dong, the pope who was not of the same surname!

Upon realizing this, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up, and a look of shock appeared on her face as she voiced her guess.

Chen Yao nodded in satisfaction, increased the pressure on his hands, and heard Zhu Zhuqing's pained cry, which pleased him. Only then did Chen Yao smile and continue speaking.

"That's right, it's Bibi Dong. The fact that she was able to stand up to Qian Renxue's father and that Limit Douluo grandfather and target her naturally proves that she has the strength to not be afraid of them."

"And if you pay a little attention, you'll find my name engraved on the wanted posters plastered on walls throughout Xingluo City. These posters were issued by Bibi Dong. Given this, do you think your master can still freely reveal his true form in public?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was first shocked by the terrifying power of the current Pope, but then she fell into deep thought.

Putting herself in Chen Yao's shoes, if she were in Chen Yao's situation, facing a full-scale manhunt by such a behemoth as the Spirit Hall, she would not only hide her identity, but probably wouldn't contact anyone, let alone take the risk like Chen Yao did to take her under his wing and carefully guide her!

The more Zhu Zhuqing thought about the key points and risks involved, the more fortunate she became. If Chen Yao had been more cautious and hadn't taken her in as a student, wouldn't her desire to defy fate have become a permanent pipe dream?

In an instant, all of Zhu Zhuqing's resentment towards Chen Yao vanished, replaced by a heart full of gratitude!

Not daring to complain about Chen Yao's concealment any longer, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly remembered something and asked curiously.

"Teacher, now that you're telling me all this, do you completely believe me?"

Chen Yao gave Zhu Zhuqing a deep look, then said calmly.

"Not entirely. I find it hard to trust anyone, including Qian Renxue."

As he spoke, Chen Yao glanced at Qian Renxue standing to the side.

Qian Renxue, who had been seething with anger as she watched Chen Yao embracing Zhu Zhuqing, felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water when she sensed Chen Yao's gaze. Her whole body turned cold, and she looked stunned.

Zhu Zhuqing stiffened slightly upon hearing Chen Yao's words!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 200 The Supreme Bone Unleashes its Divine Power

"Brother Chen Yao! Why would you say that!"

Qian Renxue couldn't hold back any longer; her voice was agitated, and her face was full of grievance.

Zhu Zhuqing, however, did not react much.