Douluo: Yun Ming in the Spirit Hall Era

Chapter 25 First Hearing About Shrek

A week passed quickly.

During this week, Zhu Zhuqing ate and slept all day long, and her recovery was extremely thorough. However, she felt that she had gained a little weight. Of course, this was Zhu Zhuqing's own feeling, not Yun Ming's, because she had not seen Yun Ming since the first day she talked with him.

For most of the week, Zhu Zhuqing spent her time in bed recovering from her injuries, and even when she occasionally left her bedroom, she didn't see Yun Ming. It wasn't that Yun Ming was deliberately avoiding Zhu Zhuqing; rather, Zhu Zhuqing hadn't been out much in the first place, and the two of them rarely spent time in public areas. Yun Ming was either practicing his shooting and contemplating cultivation in the hotel's backyard, or cultivating or reading in his own room. Since Zhu Zhuqing didn't seek him out, Yun Ming wouldn't disturb her, so naturally, they wouldn't see each other. Zhu Zhuqing could only confirm that Yun Ming spent most of his time in the suite by sensing the slight fluctuations of his soul power that he deliberately released.

This week has convinced Zhu Zhuqing that Yun Ming was only trying to be kind; otherwise, he wouldn't have ignored her like this!

Thanks to her rest and recuperation over the past few days, Zhu Zhuqing's injuries have healed considerably, after all, she is a Beast Soul Master. Apart from the wound on her waist, the other wounds on her limbs have all healed.

Zhu Zhuqing's bedroom

"Knock knock!"

Sensing the familiar soul energy fluctuations outside the door, Zhu Zhuqing responded calmly.

"Enter!"

The person outside entered the room.

A week later, Zhu Zhuqing finally saw Yun Ming again. This time, Yun Ming was accompanied by a female doctor who had come specifically to examine Zhu Zhuqing's injuries.

Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, Yun Ming had no choice but to knock Zhu Zhuqing unconscious to treat her due to limited resources and the urgent situation. Now that they're in the Soul Hunter Town, Yun Ming will naturally find a female physician to treat Zhu Zhuqing, given the available resources.

Yun Ming explained to Zhu Zhuqing, who was somewhat puzzled.

"So many days have passed, it's time to check it carefully."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded upon hearing this, and Yun Ming left the room, handing the space over to the two of them.

Half an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing opened her door, and the female doctor came out of the room. Yun Ming stepped forward and asked her questions.

"How badly are her injuries?"

The female doctor replied with a slight smile.

"Young master, there is no need to worry. The wound has almost healed and should be fully healed in about two or three days."

This young man is handsome and considerate; he'll definitely be a loving husband in the future!

Yun Ming nodded upon hearing the female doctor's words, paid the consultation fee, and saw the doctor out of the suite.

"Squeak~"

A short while later, the door to Zhu Zhuqing's room opened, and Zhu Zhuqing came out.

After seeing the female doctor off, Yun Ming turned back and saw Zhu Zhuqing, whose face was still slightly flushed after the treatment. He was momentarily amazed and found her quite pleasing to the eye. He then spoke in a gentle tone.

"The doctor said you'll be fully recovered in two or three days."

"Congratulations! You're recovering from your serious injuries!"

Zhu Zhuqing also responded with a comment.

"Thanks!"

However, this time it was clearly much more sincere than the last, probably because she saw Yun Ming's attitude towards her—a strange combination of indifference and concern. He hadn't seen her for seven days, yet he would find a female doctor to treat her injuries, even though Yun Ming could have treated her himself.

Yun Ming simply said "You're welcome" again, and then got down to business.

"A week has passed, and I have two questions for you."

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, waiting for what would happen next.

"The first thing is what we agreed on before, about your sister seeing you off. Do you still need me to clarify things for you?"

Upon hearing Yun Ming mention Zhu Zhuyun, a complex expression appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's usually cold face. However, this time, her eyes were no longer lifeless, but rather filled with gratitude and helplessness. She was grateful that her sister had allowed her to live until now, but she was helpless because, despite being born into the prestigious Zhu family, she lived like a prisoner.

With Yun Ming's guidance, Zhu Zhuqing began to re-examine her love-hate relationship with Zhu Zhuyun over the years. From a third-person perspective, she reinterpreted what she had once perceived as a cold and detached life. She was surprised to discover that beneath that coldness lay a burning passion she had never noticed before.

Since being named the so-called Crown Princess, Zhu Zhuqing has been assassinated countless times by Zhu Zhuyun. But no matter which time, even when Zhu Zhuqing herself was in despair and thought she was doomed, even when she was in more danger than this time when she was shot by an arrow and bleeding profusely, she would always find a loophole in Zhu Zhuyun's plan or receive help from a "benefactor" and escape with her life, as if blessed by the gods.

Previously, Zhu Zhuqing only thought that Zhu Zhuyun was lucky, and that her assassinations were solely motivated by a desire to kill her own sister for the position of Crown Princess and for her own life. But now, looking back, those assassinations seem more like they were helping Zhu Zhuqing temper her character, adapt to the cruelty of the Soul Master world, and see the darkness of the world.

Given their comparable talents, and with her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun being seven years older and receiving the same education, it was clear that Zhu Zhuqing would have little chance against her sister, making the outcome largely predictable. For both sisters to survive, one of them had to leave.

I'm currently reading the error-free version! This is the first time I've published this novel.

After figuring everything out, Zhu Zhuqing looked in the direction of Xingluo City with a complicated expression. Then, she said to Yun Ming with a sigh.

"No need! I already understand what you mean, eldest sister."

Upon hearing Zhu Zhuqing address Zhu Zhuyun as "elder sister," Yun Ming realized she had come to her senses. Seeing this, Yun Ming then inquired about the second important matter from Zhu Zhuqing.

"Really? I understand!"

"In that case, what are your plans next? Don't hesitate to ask if you need my help."

Hearing this question, Zhu Zhuqing was also somewhat confused. Her initial reason for fleeing the Star Luo Empire was to find her fiancé who had abandoned her to survive alone, to see if he had diligently cultivated over the years, and whether the two of them could forge a path to survival together. But now, after understanding her elder sister's meaning, should she still go looking for that person?

Zhu Zhuqing didn't know that while she answered Yun Ming's question, she also wanted to hear what Yun Ming, an outsider, thought about it.

"I originally wanted to go to Shrek Academy."

Boom!

Upon hearing the words "Shrek Academy," a thunderbolt seemed to explode in Yun Ming's mind. He seemed to see the apocalyptic scene when the Sky-Supporting Spear awakened again, and this time he saw even more fragmented details he hadn't seen before. Yun Ming saw that in that scene, the golden-armored, war-god-like figure he possessed seemed to say something like, "Live for Shrek Academy." Moreover, Yun Ming could sense that Shrek Academy and that person were both very important to "him" and to him!

When Yunming thought about these things, she felt as if her entire emotional system had completely spiraled out of control. Feelings of self-blame, nostalgia, sadness, and deep love surged up all at once, instantly breaking through Yunming's defenses and causing two clear tears to involuntarily stream down her face.

Yun Ming felt very unfamiliar with these inexplicable feelings. Before this, he had never even heard of Shrek Academy, yet this academy had touched his heartstrings.

These feelings arose from nowhere, and he had no idea where they would lead him!

Zhu Zhuqing was stunned when she saw Yun Ming suddenly burst into tears, and for a moment she couldn't say anything.

P.S.: For Yun Ming, a romantic at heart, if he's not going to marry her, he won't flirt; he'll keep his distance! The awakening of his memories is linked to Shrek Academy and that person, namely Ya Li!

The female lead has been decided as Ya Li, but I'm thinking of changing her martial soul. Is she bound to the Prayer Angel? I'd like to see what you all think.

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