Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 509 The Deal is Made

After watching Keke's departing figure for a long time, he sighed softly, turned to Ji Lin beside him, and said, "Little Lin, did I go a little too far?"

Ji Lin nodded and said, "From a purely rational perspective, we were both excessive. However, for us, this was just a transaction. Although this transaction was unfair from the beginning, fairness has never existed."

"Oh!"

Wang Dong'er sneered, "Using other people's feelings for you to gain benefits, Ji Lin, when did you become this kind of person? You're not really going to abandon that Ju Zi's child, are you?"

Nan Qiuqiu and Xiaoxiao looked at Wang Dong'er with admiration. She was so brave to confront Ji Lin head-on.

Ji Lin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I don't know. I can't give you an answer right now."

Wang Qiu'er gave Ji Lin a deep look and said meaningfully, "We didn't originally need to agree to this deal. Even without her help, weren't we confident in achieving our goal?"

Yes! Oranges are important, but not essential for Ji Lin. He has other ways to achieve his goal. It's hard to say whether Ji Lin didn't want to help Oranges or whether he was as heartless as he claimed.

Xiao Xiao and Nan Qiuqiu exchanged a glance, feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the situation.

After a long while, she lowered her eyes, her expression calm. She knew Ji Lin very well. When Ju Zi was most helpless, she asked Ji Lin for help. She didn't want to have another man's child, but she was willing to have Ji Lin's child. Did Ji Lin really have no reaction at all? Did Ji Lin really not feel anything at all about Ju Zi's choice?

Therefore, when she learned about this, Xu Jiujiu's first reaction was to refuse. After careful consideration, taking into account Ji Lin's feelings, she decided to make this deal with Ju Zi. Ju Zi got what she wanted, Ji Lin didn't have to worry, and they could also benefit. Everyone was happy.

Of course, her extra demands will surely break Ju Zi's heart, which is why she just asked Ji Lin if she was going too far.

This could be considered her small revenge on Ju Zi. After all, she had tried for so long without any results, while Ju Zi was able to overtake her and get ahead of her. Xu Jiu Jiu had not forgotten that Ju Zi had tricked her before, causing her to lose the Ming Dou Mountain Range and have the entire Xing Luo Empire manipulated at her fingertips.

Making things difficult for Ju Zi is a privilege she enjoys as Ji Lin's official fiancée, but Ji Lin has tacitly agreed to it.

Although Ju Zi's choice touched Ji Lin somewhat—after all, no man would be unmoved if a beautiful girl was willing to have a child for him, and Ji Lin was no exception—it still couldn't make Ji Lin place Ju Zi in the same position as Xu Jiu Jiu and the others.

"Forget it, let's leave it at that for now. Now is not the time to think about these things."

Ji Lin shook his head, turned and left. Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen had just arrived at Zizai Sect, and there were still many things he needed to guide them on.

The Imperial Palace of the Sun and Moon Empire.

Orange took the soul tool handed to her by the travel-worn Keke, gently stroking the smooth metal casing with her right hand, a smile appearing on her face.

Keke looked at the delighted Ju Zi, hesitated, and a hint of hesitation flashed across her face. She really didn't want to discourage Ju Zi, but she had already made a promise.

Orange noticed Keke's expression and chuckled, "No need for that, Keke. Are there any other conditions over there? I already guessed it. Are they really unreasonable conditions for me? Otherwise, you wouldn't have that expression."

Coco sighed and repeated Xu Jiujiu's conditions in detail. She looked at Ju Zi, who was still smiling, and said, "Ju Zi, is it really worth it? Why don't we run away? Run far away, and never have anything to do with these heartless men again. Only by staying away from them can you be happy!"

Orange shook her head and said, "Keke, you know me. If I could let go, things wouldn't have come to this."

Keke looked dejected. She knew she couldn't persuade Ju Zi, this stubborn mule, but as Ju Zi's best friend, she really couldn't bear to see Ju Zi suffer such injustice. Xu Tianran and Ji Lin, both of them were scum.

What's wrong with this world? Why is it dominated by these heartless scumbags? Are girls destined to suffer all the same?

"Heartless? Ha!"

Orange smiled happily and shook her head at Keke, saying, "Keke, Xu Tianran is indeed ruthless, but Ji Lin may not be."

Keke glared at Ju Zi with exasperation and said, "Even at this point, you're still protecting him. He just stands by and watches Xu Jiujiu bully you like this, and he doesn't care about you at all. He and Xu Tianran are birds of a feather."

Orange sighed, "Keke, tell me, does Ji Lin like me?"

Keke's expression froze, and she shook her head.

Orange played with the soul tool in her hand and laughed, "That's right. It's just that I like him one-sidedly, but he's willing to give me a chance and agree to my request. If he were really heartless, he wouldn't have agreed to give me this. As for making things difficult for me for so long, hehe! I, Orange, am not that kind of weak little girl. Some things are worth fighting for and grabbing."

Keke nodded knowingly. There were many things she didn't understand, but she knew one thing: Ju Zi wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die, nor would she let Xu Jiujiu manipulate her. And Ji Lin wasn't as ruthless as she imagined. As long as she knew this, she believed that with Ju Zi's intelligence, she wouldn't suffer any losses.

Ju Zi looked at Ke Ke and said gently, "Thank you, Ke Ke. Without you, I really don't know what I would have done. The situation in Douluo Continent will become even more dangerous. I will arrange for you to leave this vortex. I don't have many friends, and you are the only one I can confide in. I don't want you to get involved. Before everything settles down, you should stay away from all of this."

Keke opened her mouth, wanting to say she wanted to stay and help Ju Zi, but seeing Ju Zi's serious look, she knew it was hopeless. Ju Zi's current position meant that a slight misstep could lead to utter ruin. As a level seven soul master, she was of no help to Ju Zi at this point. On the contrary, her close relationship with Ju Zi would only make her Ju Zi's weakness. Leaving was the best option for her.

Coco nodded sadly and said, "Then, Orange, take care of yourself. You must be well. When everything is over, you must come to find me, okay?"

A hint of sadness flashed in Orange's eyes as she whispered, "Keke, I promise you, if I'm still alive by then, I'll find you no matter what. You're my best friend in this life, and it's too dangerous for you to be around me. I don't want you to be in danger."

With tears in her eyes, Keke stepped forward and hugged Ju Zi tightly, her voice trembling as she said, "You must live, Ju Zi, for your future child, and for me."

Tears welled up in Orange's eyes. After this parting, she didn't know if she would ever have the chance to see Keke again. On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes. She was just an ordinary seventh-level Soul Master. Although she held a high position and great power, she was not entirely sure she would survive. After all, the original Douluo Three Kingdoms would not give up on assassinating her, especially the Body Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, which was a major sect on par with Shrek Academy and Mingde Hall, with many powerful figures.

But now that she's come this far, she won't give up this worthless life so easily. Originally, she only wanted to avenge her parents. Even if she died on the battlefield, it would be a worthy death and a way to repay Xu Tianran's kindness. But Xu Tianran is heartless and treats her as a tool, so she can't blame her for being heartless too.

She is not prepared to die easily. She will give birth to Ji Lin's child and will put her child in the highest position. She will pave the way for her future child, and Xu Tianran is the obstacle in her path, her enemy.

Of course, before that, she still had to take revenge. She still wanted to kill the White Tiger Duke, and she wouldn't let the Star Luo Empire go either. She knew that doing so would inevitably lead to a war with Ji Lin, but she couldn't let it go. Even if she had to be Ji Lin's enemy, she couldn't let it go.

This is Ju Zi, a stubborn girl who has been defiant her whole life. She will not change, nor can she change.

After arranging for someone to see Keke off, Ju Zi stayed alone in the empty palace, feeling a long-lost sense of loneliness. She looked at the soul tool in her hand, which contained Ji Lin's seed, something she was about to implant into her body.

She hadn't originally planned to have children, but Xu Tianran forced her, and she was powerless to resist. This was the price she had to pay for using Xu Tianran's power to take revenge. But since she was going to have children, she wanted to have the child of the person she loved, not the royal bloodline of the Sun Moon Empire chosen by Xu Tianran.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, didn't you want an heir? I'll give you one right now!"

A hint of madness flashed in Orange's eyes, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of her mouth.

The Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City.

A week has passed since Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen arrived. Xiao Hongchen has entered the underground base and is engrossed in his research. As Jing Hongchen's grandson, he is currently only a level seven soul master, but he has amazing talent in soul tool making. It is not impossible for him to surpass his grandfather Jing Hongchen in the future. With his help, Xuan Ziwen's progress has accelerated a lot.

Meng Hongchen did not immediately join the research, but stayed by Ji Lin's side. Having finally managed to be with Ji Lin, how could she obediently stay in the underground research room? Ji Lin's room was her home during this time.

Inside the room, Ji Lin gently stroked Meng Hongchen's smooth, white skin. Meng Hongchen nestled in Ji Lin's arms, her eyes filled with allure, her face slightly flushed, and her white hair scattered messily on her forehead, clearly indicating that a thrilling battle had just taken place in the room.

After a long while, Meng Hongchen finally came to her senses, leaning lazily on Ji Lin's shoulder, her small hands drawing circles on Ji Lin's firm chest. Ji Lin casually played with Miss Meng's two peaks, unable to put them down.

Suddenly, Meng Hongchen seemed to remember something, looked up at Ji Lin's handsome face and said, "By the way, there's been some progress on the matter you asked me to investigate."

(End of this chapter)