Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Yu Xiaogang put down the chalk, dusted off his hands, and looked at the six students below the stage.

That concludes today's lesson. Do you have any questions?

Ma Hongjun was the first to raise his hand: "Teacher Yu, I have a question!"

"Speak," Yu Xiaogang nodded.

"You just mentioned that water element counters fire element, but what about special flames? Like... my evil fire."

Yu Xiaogang adjusted his glasses and pondered for a moment: "Special attributes do indeed require special treatment. The flames of the Evil Fire Phoenix are essentially a mutated fire attribute, mixed with energy from desire and the spiritual level. Ordinary water attribute soul skills may have limited effect, requiring more targeted methods of countering them."

Chapter 331 Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing

"For example?" Ma Hongjun asked eagerly.

“For example, suppressing the ice attribute or the mental attribute,” Yu Xiaogang said. “Of course, the best way is to solve the problem of evil fire at its root. This requires more in-depth research, and I don’t have a complete solution yet.”

Ma Hongjun was somewhat disappointed, but he could understand.

The problem of evil fire had plagued him for so many years, and even Flander couldn't solve it, so it's normal that Yu Xiaogang couldn't think of a solution for the time being.

"Any other questions?" Yu Xiaogang asked, looking at the others.

Dai Mubai shook his head.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.

Tang San and Cinderella also said there was no problem.

"Then get out of class is over." Yu Xiaogang packed up his lesson plan. "This afternoon is practical training. Same time, assemble at the training ground."

The six people got up and left the classroom.

As they walked out of the teaching building, Oscar and Ma Hongjun were still excitedly discussing the content of the class they had just finished.

"Teacher Yu explained it so well! I understood so many things I didn't understand before today!" Oscar said excitedly.

“Yes, yes!” Ma Hongjun nodded repeatedly, “Especially the elemental advantage aspect, I finally understand why my Evil Fire is so difficult to deal with…”

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing walked behind, neither of them speaking.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun had already walked away arm in arm, while Tang San and Cinderella were also walking slowly towards their dormitory.

As Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing's straight and indifferent back, a sudden surge of irritation welled up in his heart.

This woman will always be the same.

Cold and distant, as if there was an insurmountable ice wall between them.

Dai Mubai took a deep breath and quickened his pace to catch up.

"Zhu Zhuqing".

His voice rang out on the quiet tree-lined path, with a deliberately lowered magnetic quality.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't stop walking, and didn't even turn her head.

"Is something wrong?"

The two words were as cold as icicles hanging from the eaves in winter.

Dai Mubai frowned.

He caught up in two steps and stood in front of Zhu Zhuqing.

"Let's talk."

Zhu Zhuqing finally stopped and looked up at him.

There was no emotion in those cat eyes, only a bottomless, icy pool.

What should we talk about?

“Let’s talk about what’s between us.” Dai Mubai tried to make his tone sound as gentle as possible.

"As you know, our martial souls have a natural compatibility, allowing us to unleash the Netherworld White Tiger. But right now, we don't even have basic coordination, let alone a martial soul fusion technique."

He paused, his gaze falling on Zhu Zhuqing's face, trying to find a hint of relenting in her delicate features.

"Yu Xiaogang's training plan is very effective, but as future partners, we need more chemistry. I think..."

"No need."

Zhu Zhuqing interrupted him.

Three words, crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Dai Mubai was stunned.

He had imagined that Zhu Zhuqing would refuse, be indifferent, or be perfunctory, but he never expected her to be so direct and so ruthless.

"What did you say?" Dai Mubai's tone turned cold.

“I said, no need,” Zhu Zhuqing repeated, her voice still calm and composed.

"Our martial souls are indeed compatible, but a martial soul fusion skill requires more than just compatibility; it also requires a mutual understanding. And between us..."

She paused, a hint of mockery flashing in her cat-like eyes.

Does such a thing exist?

Dai Mubai's face instantly turned ashen.

He stared intently at Zhu Zhuqing, his heterochromatic eyes blazing with barely suppressed rage.

How dare this woman?

How dare she speak to him in that tone?

Does she know who he is?

He is the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, her future husband, and someone she must depend on and please!

But now, she looks at him like a stranger, even more indifferent than a stranger!

"Zhu Zhuqing." Dai Mubai's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a chilling undertone.

"You'd better figure out who you are."

"I know very well." Zhu Zhuqing met his gaze without flinching.

“I am the legitimate daughter of the Zhu family and your fiancée. But that doesn’t mean I have to obey you or comply with all your demands.”

She turned around, ready to leave.

"stop!"

Dai Mubai let out a low growl and reached out to grab her wrist.

But Zhu Zhuqing, as if she had expected it, slightly shifted her body and easily dodged his hand.

Her movements were light and swift, like a true nimble cat.

Dai Mubai's hand grasped at empty air, hanging there awkwardly.

His expression turned even uglier.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced back at him, her eyes devoid of any emotion, only indifference.

“Dai Mubai, there’s nothing to talk about between us. If you really want to improve your strength, you should spend more time on yourself instead of pinning your hopes on others.”

After saying that, she didn't linger and turned to leave quickly.

The golden sunlight shone on her long black hair, but it couldn't dispel the icy coldness that emanated from her very bones.

Dai Mubai stood there, watching Zhu Zhuqing's receding figure, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

shame.

This is utter disgrace.

In all his years of life, Dai Mubai had never been so disrespected. He had never been rejected so mercilessly.

Even in the Star Luo Empire, those who outwardly looked down on him would at least maintain a facade of respect.

But what about Zhu Zhuqing?

She's too lazy to even put on a show.

"Fine, very well." Dai Mubai gritted his teeth, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"Zhu Zhuqing, you just wait."

He took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down.

Now is not the time for an attack.

Yu Xiaogang's training plan was indeed effective; he could feel his strength steadily improving.

Those medicinal meals, those medicinal baths, and those targeted training sessions were all gradually solidifying his foundation.

More importantly, he still had the pills that Ge Duo had given him.

That was his hope for a comeback.

If he can break through level 45 or even higher before the tournament, he will have the opportunity to defeat Davis in the tournament and prove his worth to everyone.

What will Zhu Zhuqing be doing then?

She's just an ungrateful woman.

What kind of woman doesn't Dai Mubai want? Why waste his time on her?

Thinking of this, Dai Mubai's mood calmed down a little.

But he knew that the matter of the Martial Soul Fusion Technique couldn't be left unresolved.

The Netherworld White Tiger is a crucial trump card for him to use against Davis in the future, and he must master it.

"Looks like I'll have to use some tricks." A calculating glint flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.

He turned and walked in another direction.

That's Flanders' office.

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