Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

"Dai Laohu, what do you three want to do?" Ning Rongrong asked, hands on her hips. Dai Mubai's aggressive demeanor clearly indicated that he was there to cause trouble.

This isn't Soto City; she doesn't need to give this Tiger any face.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar quickly waved their hands behind them; they didn't dare to cause trouble.

"Ning Rongrong, this is none of your business, don't meddle." Dai Mubai glared at her fiercely and then looked at Zhu Zhuqing: "Zhu Zhuqing, come with me. Don't forget, we are engaged."

After saying that, he reached out to grab Zhu Zhuqing's arm, but Zhu Zhuqing didn't give him the chance at all. She immediately slapped his hand away and said coldly, "Don't touch me. When you fled Xingluo like a stray dog, you didn't deserve to talk about the word 'marriage contract,' you flower tiger of Soto City!"

"Hmph!" Upon hearing the words "Flower Tiger," Dai Mubai immediately realized that Zhu Zhuqing knew everything, but this was not an excuse for Zhu Zhuqing to break the contract: "Ridiculous, so what? Have you forgotten about the family trial? You're willing to risk your life for this adulterer?"

Dai Mubai pointed at Lu Mingfei, looking furious.

Lu Mingfei blinked, a little confused.

What's going on? Wasn't he just dragged here to fill in today? How did he suddenly end up with such a provocative "adulterer" role?

Chapter 145 It Cracked

Lu Mingfei originally intended to just stand by and watch; this was a matter between the Xingluo Dai family and the Zhu family, and also an internal matter of Shrek Academy. What right did an outsider like him have to get involved?

But now that the "adulterer" has come out, if he doesn't do something, his reputation might really be completely ruined.

This is the most central commercial street in Tiandou City. Although it's still morning, there are already quite a few people around, and some people have already started pointing and talking about it.

After all, who doesn't enjoy gossip about handsome men and beautiful women?

Ma Hongjun and Oscar were dumbfounded. How dare Dai Mubai say such a thing? Did he still want a future with Zhu Zhuqing?

Moreover, even if you're looking for death, this isn't the way to do it. Pointing your finger at Lu Mingfei and cursing him in front of him is too much, isn't it?

The two men retreated in tacit agreement to avoid being caught in the crossfire, silently mourning for Dai Mubai and preparing to collect their brother's corpse.

Dai Mubai's upbringing instilled in him the belief that the Zhu family's daughters were born to be their possessions. Despite the respect he showed Zhu Zhuqing, she remained ungrateful and even went so far as to find a lover to cuckold him. Did she really think Dai Mubai had no temper?

"Do you think everyone is as filthy and despicable as you?" Zhu Zhuqing glared at Dai Mubai. "You're just making excuses for your own weakness and incompetence."

"What are you saying!" Dai Mubai's face flushed red, and he trembled with anger. In his fury, he slapped her across the face.

Zhu Zhuqing naturally wouldn't sit idly by and wait to die, but before she could dart to counterattack, Lu Mingfei had already appeared beside her, firmly gripping Dai Mubai's wrist with his left hand.

“That’s enough…” Lu Mingfei said.

"I see no trace of the so-called dignity of the Dai family in you. No wonder you are no match for Davis. The bloodline of the King of Beasts hides a cowardly soul." Lu Mingfei's tone was cold and carried an undeniable contempt.

Now is not the time to reason with him. If we let him continue spouting nonsense, this gossip will spread throughout Tiandou City before nightfall, and he will be unable to defend himself then.

"Shut up!" Dai Mubai roared in anger. If Zhu Zhuqing was his sore spot, then Davis was his Achilles' heel.

Suddenly, the humiliation and fear that Davis had once brought him flashed through his mind, and at this moment, Lu Mingfei's words completely made him lose his mind.

He suddenly unleashed his soul power; the soul power of a Soul Master was enough to blast away or even injure unsuspecting people at close range.

Zhu Zhuqing had time to react, but Ning Rongrong, who was in a supporting role, couldn't dodge at all.

However, Lu Mingfei had anticipated this. He gathered his soul power in his palm and instantly suppressed Dai Mubai's soul power. At the same time, he applied force directly to Dai Mubai's wrist, and the sound of bones cracking could be faintly heard.

Dai Mubai felt the pain and the flames in his eyes intensified, but when he met those cold, icy golden eyes, his anger immediately subsided like a receding tide, replaced by a pain and despair that went straight to his soul.

Faced with the fear of death, his so-called anger seemed utterly pale and ridiculous.

"Stop, I... I was wrong," Dai Mubai said through gritted teeth.

He suddenly snapped out of his daze and realized what he was doing. This was Lu Mingfei, a monster that even Davis and Tang San feared.

The so-called glory of the Dai family could not give him any sense of security. In the face of absolute power, his dignity was easily defeated.

“No one is born an appendage of anyone else; she has the right to choose.” Lu Mingfei said calmly, releasing Dai Mubai’s wrist. Without saying another word, he left with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

The best option is to cut the Gordian knot. The longer he lives, the more rumors will circulate. If he doesn't leave soon, he might be recognized.

The crowd of onlookers exchanged bewildered glances, never expecting such a dramatic turn of events to end so abruptly.

They had initially expected a dramatic fight between two men over one woman, but now it seemed like a complete farce. Despite their height, they were easily subdued with just one hand – how pathetic!

"Boss Dai." Oscar and Ma Hongjun quickly stepped forward to support Dai Mubai, preventing him from collapsing to the ground.

Dai Mubai's face was pale, and his once upright figure suddenly hunched over. He clutched his injured wrist without saying a word. He didn't even have the courage to look up at the man's departing figure, as that would only bring him humiliation.

"Boss Dai, let's go back and heal our injuries quickly," Oscar said hastily.

Ma Hongjun could tell that Dai Mubai was in a bad mood, and remembering that he seemed to have started the trouble today, he quickly changed the subject: "Rongrong and Zhuqing have gone too far. They actually got close to our opponents. They are simply two traitors."

"Fatty, shut up!" Oscar snapped. There was no point in saying anything now.

"Let's go." Dai Mubai was the first to leave. He had already embarrassed himself enough today and really didn't want to stay here and be laughed at.

On the other side, Lu Mingfei, who had already gone quite a distance, finally breathed a sigh of relief. What kind of things had happened every day?

"I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble." Zhu Zhuqing bowed slightly to Lu Mingfei, speaking with some guilt, as she had dragged Lu Mingfei into today's events.

Lu Mingfei shook his head, looking at the sensible girl, and suddenly felt a little sorry for her. She must have suffered a lot of grievances at such a young age. So he spoke up to comfort her: "Dai Mubai is nothing, not even worth mentioning. But you, the relationship between you in the academy is so strained. I'm afraid it will be very troublesome later."

"Zhuqing, don't worry. If Dai Mubai dares to spout nonsense again, I'll have someone deal with him!" Ning Rongrong patted her non-existent chest: "Mingfei, you did a great job today. You have to be ruthless with this kind of guy, like beating a stray dog ​​on the street, to teach him a lesson!"

Lu Mingfei was speechless. Although he thought the analogy was indeed apt, it was still quite vulgar for a girl to say something like that.

However, he was somewhat relieved. With Ning Rongrong, that little devil, around, Dai Mubai wouldn't dare to do anything reckless, even if he had a hundred lives.

Even if he hadn't made a move today, the guards of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wouldn't have stood idly by.

After this incident, Ning Rongrong had no intention of continuing her shopping trip, so she decided to let Lu Mingfei off the hook.

As if granted a pardon, Lu Mingfei immediately scurried away.

As Zhu Zhuqing watched Lu Mingfei's departing figure, a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

No one had ever spoken to her with such seriousness and determination. Even she herself had once resigned herself to the fate of dying together with Dai Mubai. Only Lu Mingfei recognized her freedom.

"Zhuqing, why are you crying?" Ning Rongrong quickly stepped forward to comfort her, thinking that she was upset because of Dai Mubai's words.

"No, Rongrong, I just suddenly realized something." Zhu Zhuqing wiped away her tears; she had already made a decision in her heart.

Ning Rongrong looked at Zhu Zhuqing in front of her and suddenly felt a pang of heartache. She stepped forward and hugged her.

The two walked hand in hand back to Shrek Academy, only to bump into Tang San, who had been waiting for them at the academy gate.

Dai Mubai and the others who returned earlier have already explained everything. Although Tang San also despised Dai Mubai's actions, Zhu Zhuqing's attitude was clearly more problematic.

Tang San was practically tearing his hair out. How could Lu Mingfei be such a nemesis to Shrek Academy? Every time they encountered him, nothing good ever came of it.

This time it was even worse; they even used their good looks to their advantage. Luckily, he left early, otherwise Xiao Wu probably wouldn't have escaped their clutches either.

Chapter 146 Zhu Zhuqing's Awakening

Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San walked along the forest path behind the academy. It was early winter, and the golden and red maple leaves filled every corner of their vision, creating a picturesque scene.

But they knew that somewhere unseen, ripe fruit had already been quietly buried in the shadows of the pits under the maple leaves, and the smell of decay and fermentation permeated the darkness.

Tang San waited for Zhu Zhuqing at the academy gate and calmly invited her to talk to him alone.

Ning Rongrong wanted to follow Zhu Zhuqing because she was afraid that Zhu Zhuqing would be bullied, but Zhu Zhuqing refused. They really needed to talk. It was obviously more effective to communicate with Tang San, the son of Haotian Douluo, than to waste words and get entangled with Dai Mubai.

After all, Dai Mubai had staked his life entirely on Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect behind him, making him Tang San's most loyal lackey.

Zhu Zhuqing also wanted to take this opportunity to clarify some things thoroughly in order to avoid unnecessary entanglements and conflicts later.

"I've heard about what happened today. Mu Bai went too far, but you should also know that he cares about you too much. He lost control of his emotions when he saw you getting close to Lu Mingfei." Tang San still wanted to defend Dai Mu Bai and try to get the two of them back together.

After all, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing are crucial to his future use of the Star Luo Empire, and he cannot afford to lose them.

“I’ve only met him a handful of times since I was a child. He ran away from Xingluo when he was eleven and came to Soto City where he met you. You’ve spent much more time with him than I have with him, so you should know him very well, right?” Zhu Zhuqing asked without looking up.

Tang San was a little speechless. Of course he knew who Dai Mubai was, and what he said today was entirely from the heart.

“Mu Bai is actually very sentimental, but he’s still a bit immature. You should give him a chance. After all, your family’s trial can’t do without him. Don’t you want to prove your strength to Davis and your sister?”

Tang San tried to persuade her indirectly, knowing that Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were both deeply fixated on this matter, which concerned their lives. He didn't believe that Zhu Zhuqing could remain unmoved.

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and slowly said, "I will prove it in my own way. What Dai Mubai needs has never been me, but you and the Haotian Sect behind you."

"And what about you? Do you really think Lu Mingfei can save you?" Tang San frowned. He hadn't expected Zhu Zhuqing to change her mind so completely, refusing to forgive Dai Mubai even in death. What kind of spell did Lu Mingfei cast on her?

"I've never thought about such a thing." Zhu Zhuqing met Tang San's unfriendly gaze: "If one has to compromise and endure in order to survive, what is the meaning of such a life?"

“I don’t actually resent Dai Mubai. He only made the choice to escape in order to survive, and that’s his freedom.” Zhu Zhuqing looked directly into Tang San’s cold eyes. “What I really can’t accept is that he has already gained his freedom, but now he wants to interfere with my freedom in order to save me. How is his behavior any different from Davis and Zhu Zhuyun’s?”

The atmosphere fell silent. Tang San stood there, looking at Zhu Zhuqing with a complicated expression, feeling inexplicably irritated.

"So, this is your choice?" Tang San asked quietly. He had always thought highly of her, but Zhu Zhuqing's closeness to his enemy disappointed him greatly.

"Please make it clear to Dai Mubai that if he wants to deprive me of my freedom, then he is my enemy." Zhu Zhuqing said firmly, then turned and left without looking back.

She has already seen the sun, so how could she be willing to return to the darkness?

Tang San watched Zhu Zhuqing's departing figure, clenching his fists tightly before helplessly letting them relax.

The Shrek Seven Devils already had a rift because of the incident at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and now Zhu Zhuqing has directly broken ties with Dai Mubai, so the team is destined to fall apart.

"Xiao San, how is it?" On the top of the back mountain, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun were surrounding Tang San.

Their original plan was to wait until Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing reached the top of the mountain and finished their conversation, then Dai Mubai would immediately appear, kneel down, and apologize to Zhu Zhuqing.

But to everyone's surprise, only Tang San came up; Zhu Zhuqing was nowhere to be seen.

Tang San didn't speak, but shook his head.

"It's over. It seems that Zhu Qing has really been seduced by Lu Mingfei. My poor Boss Dai." Ma Hongjun sighed. He knew all too well how ruthless a woman who had completely changed her heart could be.

Oscar gave Ma Hongjun a hard slap on the back of the head, really bringing up the very thing he shouldn't have said.

Dai Mubai's face turned ashen. He had genuinely thought he had misunderstood in the morning, but now it seemed he had been caught red-handed. Because of this, he was consumed by jealousy. For Lu Mingfei, she was willing to risk her life!

He, Dai Mubai, has truly become a joke!

"Mu Bai, Zhu Zhuqing has been bewitched by Lu Mingfei. Believe me, when we defeat Lu Mingfei head-on in the competition, she will definitely change her mind." Tang San quickly comforted Dai Mu Bai, and perhaps because he had been sick for a long time, he directly hit the nail on the head for Dai Mu Bai.

"I know, mistress." Dai Mubai clenched his fist. Although he was furious about Zhu Zhuqing's betrayal, it was ultimately a minor matter. Making Tang San and Haotian Douluo happy was the most important thing.

Of course, he also secretly vowed that even if Zhu Zhuqing changed her mind, he would never accept this woman again. He wanted to see if Lu Mingfei could save her at that time.

--

That very night, Tang San left Shrek Academy and headed to Duke Dugu Bo's mansion. The bankruptcy of the Netherworld White Tiger made him even more eager to improve his own strength.

Tang Hao had already confirmed that Dugu Bo had been staying at his residence and had not gone out for the past few days, so Tang San decided to visit him immediately tonight.

Dugu Bo was currently meditating and cultivating in a quiet room. Thanks to the help of the dragon scales, his poison was under control, and his cultivation level had been raised to level ninety-three.

However, he suddenly sensed a great sense of danger and immediately opened his eyes. At the same time, an unfamiliar fluctuation of soul power suddenly spread outside his door.

"This junior, Tang San, from Shrek Academy, has come to pay my respects to Senior Poison Douluo," Tang San's deep voice rang out from outside the door.

Dugu Bo's pupils contracted. The first thing he thought of was that Tang Hao had come looking for him, since he could get close to his door without being discovered.

He immediately felt uneasy, but so much time had passed since the last incident, there was no reason for him to seek revenge now.

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo opened the door, only to find an unfamiliar face.

"Tang San?"

Dugu Bo immediately frowned. At the title level, they mainly rely on the aura of soul power to identify a person. The soul power of this Tang San in front of them was indeed similar to that of the previous one, but how could a person change so much in just one year?

Chapter 147 Poison

"Senior Dugu Bo, I've come today with a business matter I'd like to discuss with you," Tang San said directly, his tone confident.

"Business?" Dugu Bo hadn't expected that Tang San would come to his door in the middle of the night just to talk business. He suddenly wanted to see what Tang San, or rather Tang Hao, was really up to.

After all, he had tried to steal the external soul bone from him last time, which almost led to a deadly feud.

"Come in." Although there were no outsiders in his courtyard, it was still safer to go inside.

Upon entering, the two took their seats. Dugu Bo spoke first: "What business do you want with me today?"

"I have some knowledge of poisons, so I would like to ask you for some poisons. I hope you will grant my request," Tang San said calmly.

"That's all?" Dugu Bo was somewhat surprised. He had thought Tang San was up to something, but it turned out he had just come to ask for poison. Suddenly, he lost interest.

"You're planning to use this on your external soul bone, right? The external soul bone dropped by the Human-Faced Demon Spider does indeed have the ability to absorb toxins. I wonder what kind of poison you want, and what price you're willing to pay?"

Dugu Bo's dark green pupils gleamed coldly. His poison was not something to be given away casually; even Tang Hao had to be reasonable.