Douluo Continent: An Adventure Begins in Wuhun City

At this moment, Dai Mubai swallowed hard, feeling somewhat caught in a dilemma. He looked towards Zhu Zhuqing, who stood beside Ning Rongrong with her arms crossed and her broad chest out, remaining silent. His gaze seemed to be seeking confirmation or asking for help.

But when faced with Dai Mubai's gaze, Zhu Zhuqing only responded with a cold smile.

"Although it's a bit complicated, it's roughly as you think. If Rongrong wants it, I reckon His Holiness the Pope would be happy to avenge her. I think those people behind you won't be able to protect you."

During their time together, Zhu Zhuqing had roughly figured out the complex and simple relationships around Chen Yao. After thoroughly understanding Chen Yao himself and the forces gathered around him, Zhu Zhuqing realized that if Chen Yao wanted to, even the current Empress and Empress Dowager of the Star Luo Empire would kneel before him and lick his toes, while the Star Luo Emperor would fawn over him and say thank you!

Realizing this, although Zhu Zhuqing herself is low-key and doesn't like to show off her presence like Ning Rongrong, she naturally doesn't deliberately avoid anything or worry about any power dynamics because of her relationship with Chen Yao. She does whatever she wants, saying whatever she wants and doing whatever she wants.

It was only at this moment that she truly understood the meaning of freedom. Her cultivation was no longer the same as before, where she was forced to cultivate due to a strong sense of crisis.

He started cultivating purely because he wanted to.

Although the cultivation process was roughly the same, and even more arduous and tiring due to Chen Yao's presence, the state of mind was completely different from before, feeling incredibly relaxed and at ease!

Dai Mubai was unaware that Zhu Zhuqing had now completely come ashore, unlike him who was still struggling in the chaotic sea of ​​suffering, with an uncertain future ahead.

Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, he was completely stunned. Although it was the first time he had met Zhu Zhuqing, given her status, she would never joke about such a thing. In other words, he had truly encountered someone he couldn't afford to offend today—a genuine young lady from a wealthy family?!

Dai Mubai's heart stopped for a moment, but he didn't care about being embarrassed. He quickly forced an apologetic smile and said to Ning Rongrong.

"I'm so sorry, beautiful lady, please forgive my rudeness earlier."

A torrent of sycophantic praise poured out of Dai Mubai's mouth as if it were free, as if he hadn't been the one who had been furious and fierce just moments before.

Why did he run away from the palace? Wasn't it because he was afraid of dying?

They even abandoned their dignity as heirs, slinking out like a stray dog.

His spine was already broken, and now he had encountered someone even more terrifying than his brother Davis. A single bad mood could decide his life or death, so there was no need to wait for the royal competition years later.

Given Ning Rongrong's background, how much toughness and dignity can one expect him to display?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 240 Chen Yao's Dilemma

"Tch, how boring. I think I know who you are now, the guy whose fate was once tied to Zhu Qing's. But unfortunately, Zhu Qing has already withdrawn, while you can only be considered to have fled in disgrace. One day, you will still be caught and brought back to face judgment."

Ning Rongrong shook her head, looking at Dai Mubai with a hint of pity.

Dai Mubai's smile froze instantly, and he looked sharply at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Withdraw and back? What do you mean?"

"Literally, from now on, I have no connection with the Zhu family."

Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained unchanged as she spoke calmly.

"Ha, do you even know what you're saying? Who gave you the courage?"

Dai Mubai sneered, his expression turning extremely gloomy.

"You don't need to know. You just need to know that I have the confidence to do so, and that I will have no further relationship with you afterward."

Zhu Zhuqing showed no intention of explaining for Dai Mubai. Her calm voice was as if stating a fact, and after she finished speaking, she had no desire to talk to Dai Mubai anymore. She took Ning Rongrong's hand and turned to leave.

"What do you mean? Explain yourself!"

Dai Mubai roared, but seeing that Zhu Zhuqing showed no sign of stopping, his blood surged, his martial spirit activated, and he instinctively rushed forward.

"Zhu Zhuqing, stop right there and explain yourself!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing paused, turned her head sharply, and looked at Dai Mubai who was charging straight at her. A chilling glint flashed in her eyes, her soul power surged, and three soul rings that indicated her Soul Venerable cultivation appeared behind her.

"impossible!"

Upon seeing this, Dai Mubai's madness vanished instantly, replaced by overwhelming horror.

"Shh!"

However, before he could recover from his shock, Zhu Zhuqing's figure vanished from his sight in a flash. At the same time, a chilling aura emanated from his side. He looked up in horror and found a blurry, ghostly figure already close in front of him!

A chill ran through Dai Mubai's heart. He crossed his arms and braced them in front of him, then roared.

"White Tiger Protective Barrier!"

A burst of intense white light suddenly appeared, intertwining in front of him to form a distinct barrier.

With the release of his soul skill, Dai Mubai calmed down a bit. The reason why his Dai family was able to take the initiative and become royalty in the long-term marriage alliance was not only due to the difference in overall strength, but also the restraint in terms of martial soul.

Although it's unclear how Zhu Zhuqing became a Soul Master, it wouldn't be easy for the Netherworld Cat's claws to tear through his protective barrier!

But the next moment, he was once again shocked by what he saw.

As his vision was captured by a dark, sharp glint, his prized White Tiger protective barrier suddenly developed countless cracks, like a spiderweb, which continued to spread and intensify. Then, like glass, it shattered completely with a "bang"!

"puff!"

A bright red bloodstain exploded on his chest, followed by a heavy blow to his abdomen, which dented deeply. His face turned horrified, veins bulged on his forehead, and he spat out blood. His tall figure flew several meters backward, crashing into the hotel floor, which was paved with expensive white tiles, creating a half-meter-deep crater!

Dai Mubai struggled to climb out of the pit. Looking down at the wound that was constantly oozing blood, he saw a dark mass of soul power clinging to his flesh like a maggot, causing him excruciating pain that made his expression contort violently.

He shouted in disbelief.

"Impossible! This isn't how your Zhu family operates!"

At this moment, beside Ning Rongrong, the ethereal black mist intertwined and gathered, and Zhu Zhuqing's figure reappeared from below, her expression still calm and indifferent, looking down at the distraught Dai Mubai, and speaking coldly.

"Since I no longer wish to have anything to do with the Zhu family, there is naturally no need for me to follow their path. I hope you can recognize the gap between yourself and me. This time is just a warning to you. If there is a next time, I will not mind helping Davis to eliminate you, who is not even a threat."

After saying that, he took Ning Rongrong and left the hotel.

Dai Mubai slumped on the messy ground, staring at Zhu Zhuqing's departing figure, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

"Hey, you're already in such a sorry state, do you still want to fight us? If you don't, your room is ours!"

Seeing Dai Mubai in this predicament, Xiao Wu, who already loathed him, naturally jumped out without hesitation, giggling and her eyes full of cunning.

Dai Mubai suddenly turned his head to look at Xiao Wu, his face fierce.

But the next moment, Tang San stood in front of Xiao Wu, his eyes fixed warily on Dai Mubai.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai's bleeding hand clenched tightly and began to tremble. A sense of rage spread through his chest, and anger surged. However, considering his injuries, he could only force himself to swallow his anger and struggled to his feet, staggering as he walked out.

The twin sisters, who had been terrified, finally came to their senses and rushed forward to help.

But Dai Mubai seemed to react violently, suddenly shaking off the two women's hands.

"Get out of here!"

The two girls were so frightened that they didn't know what to do. They could only stand there dumbfounded, watching Dai Mubai's departing figure, their bodies trembling.

"Hmph! What a useless guy who only knows how to take his anger out on women!"

Seeing this, Xiao Wu frowned slightly in dissatisfaction and muttered a disdainful murmur, but she didn't pay much attention to it. She successfully obtained her spoils from the embarrassed hotel manager: the key to the only remaining room.

Meanwhile, on the other side, inside Willow Moon Grass Academy.

Chen Yao sat in his room, staring at the Heart of the Sea God that the Heavenly Dou Emperor, who had been terrified by the Spirit Hall, had presented to him. Names closely related to him flashed through his mind, and his eyes were filled with contemplation.

There are actually two suitable candidates to inherit the title of Sea God.

Tang Yuehua and Zhu Zhuqing.

Although the Sea God's inheritance seems harsh, in the end he is only a first-level god. With his training of Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Yuehua, both of them have the possibility of passing the Sea God's test.

Of the two, Chen Yao was more inclined to give Tang Yuehua his inheritance. This was not only because Tang Yuehua was now strong enough to break through to the Soul Emperor realm, but also because his relationship with her was much deeper. Both emotionally and rationally, Chen Yao wanted to pass on the Sea God's legacy to Tang Yuehua.

But Chen Yao always felt that Tang Yuehua's martial soul was not simple, and that there might be a more suitable inheritance or opportunity than the Sea God. This was what made Chen Yao hesitate.

"Forget it, let's wait and see. If we haven't found a suitable successor after Tang Yuehua becomes a Soul Saint, it won't be too late to give her the Heart of the Sea God."

Just as Chen Yao was about to put the Heart of the Sea God into his soul tool, the door opened and a seductive and fiery figure walked in. It was none other than Liu Erlong, the principal of Liuyuecao Academy.

She sat down next to Chen Yao very naturally, her fair and delicate arms encircling his neck. Her gaze was lowered as she looked at the Heart of the Sea God in his hand, which he had not yet managed to put away, and a playful smile appeared on her lips.

"So, have you decided who to give this to?"

"I naturally prefer Moonbeam."

Chen Yao's eyes flickered as he responded calmly, putting away the Heart of the Sea God.

"Tsk tsk, how biased! If your little apprentice finds out about your decision, although she won't say much on the surface, she might secretly be heartbroken!"

Liu Erlong gently teased Chen Yao's chest with her delicate hand, giggling as if she were enjoying the spectacle.

"Although it was just driven by sexual interest, I did help her escape that chaotic vortex, so she has no right to complain about my decision. Moreover, given Zhu Qing's personality, she won't have any grievances. She has a clear understanding of herself; she will only take what is rightfully hers."

Chen Yao shook his head and said calmly.

"You really are heartless!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong seemed to connect it to something, and her expression turned somewhat resentful.

"Heh, what's the point of talking about feelings? Everything has to be prioritized. I'm just one person, while you have so many. I can only try my best to treat you all equally. But given the current situation, with only one Heart of the Sea God, I naturally have to choose one. You know what Yuehua did for me back then."

Chen Yao's answer satisfied Liu Erlong. She twisted her body, her supple body seemingly boneless, and pressed herself against him, tilting her head back to stare at Chen Yao's profile, her expression becoming charming and alluring.

"Then tell me, am I the primary or the secondary?"

Chen Yao felt the gentle touch, glanced at Liu Erlong with her seductive eyes and alluring charm, and grinned.

"You're a puppy, come on, bark twice for me!"

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong let out a soft snort of dissatisfaction, but her attitude naturally failed to satisfy Chen Yao, who immediately pulled out his own small leather whip.

Liu Erlong's expression changed instantly, showing some fear, but also a hint of anticipation.

After an unknown amount of time, Liu Erlong lay on Chen Yao's chest like a lump of mud.

Exhausted, her delicate, slightly swollen red lips parted slightly, revealing her pink tongue. She tilted her head back, looking at Chen Yao, who was enjoying himself with his eyes half-closed. A hint of reproach flashed in her eyes, and she weakly punched Chen Yao's chest with her soft fist, complaining.

"Are you only satisfied when you've killed someone?"

"But why did you seem so unable to resist just now?"

Chen Yao scoffed nonchalantly.

Liu Erlong snorted in dissatisfaction, not wanting to deal with this infuriating guy anymore, but a hint of pleasure flashed in her slightly narrowed eyes.

However, after enjoying it for a while, Liu Erlong suddenly remembered something, opened his eyes again, and asked curiously.

"By the way, why did you suddenly decide to send Rongrong and Zhuqing to that remote place, to that Slime Academy?"