Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Davis had already accumulated a high level of soul power, loyal subordinates, and supporters in the imperial court.

And what does Dai Mubai have? Apart from his seemingly enviable prince status and an inflated talent, he has nothing.

Davis never relaxed his suppression and surveillance of him. Among the playboys around him, who knows how many of them are Davis's spies?

Only by acting like a good-for-nothing and indulging in pleasure could Davis feel a little at ease, and only then could he get a moment's respite to secretly hone his skills.

This is Dai Mubai's way of protecting himself, and also a way of fighting against his fate.

Chapter 82 Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Meeting

Dai Mubai knew his chances were slim, so he just wanted to enjoy life as much as possible and numb himself before the final outcome arrived.

But at the same time, his innate pride and unwillingness to give up prevented him from completely giving up.

He was like someone stuck in a quagmire; the more he struggled, the deeper he sank, and he could only watch helplessly as he slid into the abyss.

He also tried to increase his leverage by trying to win over Levin and Pinocchio, two geniuses with innate full soul power.

Unfortunately, the report from the people sent out was not ideal. Pinocchio was difficult to communicate with, and Levin was completely unmoved by the title of Prince of the Star Kingdom.

Just as Dai Mubai was somewhat irritated and finished his drink in one gulp, a trusted servant quietly approached and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Oh? Zhu Zhuqing and that Levin are in the same class? And they have contact on a regular basis?" A strange light flashed in Dai Mubai's evil eyes as he waved away the dancers and girls beside him.

The private room immediately fell silent.

He stroked his chin, a new idea popping into his head. He couldn't win over his own subordinates, but what if his fiancée tried?

Zhu Zhuqing is his fiancée; this is common knowledge throughout Xingluo. In a sense, they are one; their fates are intertwined.

Sending Zhu Zhuqing to approach Levin as a classmate might have unexpected positive effects.

As for whether Zhu Zhuqing herself is willing, and whether it will be difficult to do so?

Dai Mubai never even considered it. In his deeply ingrained mindset, since Zhu Zhuqing was his fiancée, it was only natural for her to do things for him and help him fight for a chance to survive.

Her wishes and feelings are irrelevant.

"Go, arrange to meet Zhu Zhuqing tomorrow. Tell her that this prince wants to meet his fiancée," he casually instructed his attendant.

……

When Zhu Zhuqing received Dai Mubai's invitation, she was in her room practicing her evening meditation.

Soul power flowed slowly through her meridians, attempting to break through a subtle barrier.

Upon hearing the maid's report, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power faltered slightly, and she nearly choked.

Dai Mubai? He wants to see me?

Zhu Zhuqing's delicate brows furrowed tightly, her dark eyes filled with surprise and undisguised disgust.

Aside from a few awkward encounters at royal events they had to attend together, her nominal fiancé had never taken the initiative to contact her.

He spends his days in shady places, and his women come and go. He has long been a laughing stock in the noble circles of Xingluo Imperial City. What good could come of him suddenly contacting me?

A strong sense of rejection rose from the bottom of Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She did not want to see that playboy prince who was all show and no substance.

But the word "marriage contract" was like a chain, binding her hands and feet, and choking her throat.

In the Star Luo Empire, especially in a family like theirs, she had little right to refuse the prince's orders or her fiancé's demands.

Taking a deep breath to suppress her surging emotions, Zhu Zhuqing said expressionlessly to the maid, "Understood. Time and place."

The following afternoon, in a private room of an elegant and quiet coffee shop in Xingluo City.

When Zhu Zhuqing arrived, Dai Mubai was already there. He was dressed quite respectably today, in a well-tailored white suit with gold trim, which somewhat toned down his licentious air, but his lecherous eyes that looked around and his slightly pale face still revealed the traces of excessive indulgence.

He saw Zhu Zhuqing, his gaze lingering for a moment on her still-childish but already showing signs of a cool demeanor, and casually pointed to the seat opposite him: "Sit."

His tone was flat, with a condescending casualness, as if he were addressing an insignificant subordinate.

Zhu Zhu sat down silently, her back ramrod straight, her hands on her knees, her eyes lowered, staring at the pristine white tablecloth in front of her, showing no intention of speaking.

Dai Mubai didn't care, stirring his coffee as if nothing was wrong, and lazily asked, "I heard that you and that guy named Levin with innate full soul power are in the same class?"

Zhu Zhuqing's heart stirred, and she vaguely guessed something, but she remained silent, only nodding very slightly.

"Ah."

Dai Mubai continued, "That kid has good talent, but he's a bit ungrateful. My men tried to recruit him, but they were turned down."

He paused, raised his eyes, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a sinister gaze, advising her in an unquestionable tone: "Since you are classmates with him, you should spend more time with him and find an opportunity to tell him that as long as he is willing to pledge allegiance to me, I, the prince, will never treat him unfairly in the future. You should find a way to make him understand that standing on my side is more promising than following my good older brother."

Sure enough.

Zhu Zhuqing snorted inwardly, her dissatisfaction with Dai Mubai growing stronger.

What did he consider himself? A tool to be used at will? A lobbyist to recruit his subordinates?

As his fiancée, he never even asked her how her cultivation was going or whether she was settling in at the academy; all he did was give orders and offer help.

Although Zhu Zhuqing knew that helping Dai Mubai was also helping herself, she just couldn't stand Dai Mubai.

Seeing that she was keeping her head down and not speaking, Dai Mubai assumed she was hesitating, so he softened his tone.

"Don't worry, you are my fiancée, Dai Mubai. It's most suitable for you to do this. We are husband and wife, and if that day ever comes, you will also benefit from it."

Husband and wife as one? What are the benefits?

Zhu Zhuqing almost sneered. The day he was talking about was probably the day he would go to hell with him.

No, she might even be taken into Davis's harem, after all, the winner gets everything from the loser.

Just then, Dai Mubai seemed to suddenly think of something, looked her up and down, and curled his lips into a frivolous smile: "However, looking like a withered bean sprout now, you probably can't use your beauty to your advantage. But we can try to appeal to your emotions, since you're the same age, it's easier to talk to you."

These insulting words were like a needle, piercing Zhu Zhuqing's heart.

She suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai was taken aback by the sudden cold gaze and subconsciously avoided Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. He then became somewhat embarrassed and angry: "What? Did I say something wrong? You're not even happy to do a small favor for me?"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip hard, almost tasting the blood.

She used all her strength to suppress the angry rebuke that was about to escape her lips.

She knew that there was no point in talking nonsense with Dai Mubai here; it would only be a waste of her time.

"understood."

Zhu Zhuqing neither agreed nor refused; she simply knew about it.

Dai Mubai assumed she had agreed and gave a satisfied hum: "Good to know. It's alright now, you can go back."

Chapter 83 What kind of mess is this!

Zhu Zhuqing stood up, didn't look at Dai Mubai again, and turned to leave the private room.

Stepping out of the coffee shop, the afternoon sun was a bit too bright, but it did nothing to dispel the coldness in her heart.

Dai Mubai's words were like a dull knife, repeatedly cutting into her heart, shattering her last shred of hope.

Dai Mubai couldn't give her a way out; he could only drag her into an even deeper quagmire.

But should she be sent to win over Levin?

This command, rather than being a bolt of lightning, cleaved through some of the fog in her mind.

A wild idea suddenly became incredibly clear and firm in her mind.

Why should she rely on this useless prince?

Why can't she go and win Levin's support herself?

Dai Mubai wanted to use her as a link to win over Levin, but did he ever consider what would happen if this link gained power of its own, or even turned around and controlled that power?

A bold plan instantly sprouted in Zhu Zhuqing's mind.

She no longer approached Levin in order to help Dai Mubai.

She did it for herself.

She wanted to use the excuse provided by Dai Mubai to truly get close to that blond genius, not for the Star Luo royal family, not for Dai Mubai, but for her, Zhu Zhuqing, to survive!

As long as she and Levin have a good enough relationship, she believes that whoever wins in the end will give her a way out out of Levin's name.

However, Zhu Zhuqing would not place all her hopes on this one plan. She knew clearly that in the Star Luo Empire, strength was the foundation of one's existence.

She will maintain a good relationship with Levin while steadily improving her own abilities.

……

Deep within the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, in a specially modified royal training room, a chill permeated the air, and ice crystals condensed.

This place is like a miniature ice and snow world, with extremely low temperatures and walls and floors covered with a special ice material.

This is precisely the simulated training environment that the Heavenly Dou Royal Family spent a fortune to create specifically for Snow White.

Ever since Snow White awakened her innate full soul power, the entire Heaven Dou royal family has been shaken and overjoyed.

Now, she has unexpectedly consumed rare and precious herbs in the Star Dou Great Forest, causing her soul power to soar and successfully obtain two soul rings, thus becoming a level 22 Great Soul Master.

This has now brought the Heavenly Dou royal family immense joy.

A 6-year-old Great Soul Master with innate full soul power.

What does this mean? It means that the Heaven Dou Royal Family is finally about to welcome a true and legitimate Title Douluo from their own family!

It should be noted that although the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire share the continent equally, the royal family's voice has always been hampered by the various sects within the territory.

Ultimately, the problem lies in the insufficient strength of the royal family itself.

The Star Luo royal family has passed down the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul through generations, possessing formidable combat power and extremely strong control over the country.

The Swan, the inherited martial soul of the Heaven Dou royal family, is considered a high-level martial soul, but it is more geared towards support. With the inheritance of its bloodline, it is even showing a trend of gradually weakening, and it simply cannot hold its own in top-tier combat power.

Now, the sudden appearance of Snow White is like a shot in the arm, giving all members of the royal family hope!

A princess with innate full soul power and a mutated martial soul, as long as she doesn't die young, she will surely become a titled Douluo in the future!

At that time, the prestige of the Heavenly Dou Royal Family will surely reach an unprecedented height!

Therefore, the royal family granted almost every request Snow White made.