As expected.
Even having someone to vent on, Zhu Zhuqing still wanted to scold Ye Qiu.
After cursing inwardly a few times, Zhu Zhuqing finally regained some composure. She looked at Dai Mubai in front of her and asked coldly, "Speak. What did you come to see me for?"
Dai Mubai stood outside the door, looking at Zhu Zhuqing's delicate post-bath features and perfect figure.
The anger in his heart began to shift elsewhere, and he once again forced himself to be patient.
He explained, "Zhuqing, I came to tell you that today's Spirit Fight, I actually won. What happened… what happened the way it did, it was because the opponent's spirit skill was too strange."
Thinking back to kneeling on the arena in front of the audience for so long today, Dai Mubai felt embarrassed to speak.
Yet he still patiently tried to explain to Zhu Zhuqing.
He believed that the reason Zhu Zhuqing didn't wait for him was because he had disappointed her too much.
But it didn't matter.He had won.
There was a reason he knelt.
His strength wasn't that bad.
He thought Zhu Zhuqing should understand him.
"Zhuqing, trust me, today was just an accident."
"Are you done speaking?"
Before Dai Mubai could continue, Zhu Zhuqing interrupted coldly.
Dai Mubai was momentarily stunned, then nodded slightly.
"Zhuqing, I'm done."
"Hah."
As soon as Dai Mubai finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly let out a scoffing laugh. Coldly, mockingly, she said:
"So… you came to see me just for that?"
"You, a Level 37 Soul Master, won against a Level 35 Soul Master…"
"Are you proud?!"
Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow.
The coldness, disappointment, and anger in her eyes erupted all at once.
Ye Qiu felt every bit of that emotion clearly.
"Zhuqing, I—I didn't mean it that way. I meant to say…"
Dai Mubai was at a loss for words, completely speechless.
"That's enough!"
"No matter what you mean, it has nothing to do with me!"
Zhu Zhuqing shouted coldly.
She truly hadn't expected that Dai Mubai would come just to tell her that he had beaten a Level 35 Soul Master.
And he even wanted to make excuses for his own loss in the duel?!
It was both ridiculous and pathetic!
Her eyes showed a mix of pity and mockery, deeply wounding Dai Mubai's pride.
"Zhu Zhuqing!"
Dai Mubai shouted angrily. He could no longer contain himself; his face darkened.
When had Dai Mubai ever been so humble in front of a woman?He sneered:
"Nothing to do with you?! Hah! Don't forget! I, Dai Mubai, am your fiancé!"
"We are destined to be bound together."
"What do you mean it has nothing to do with you? Who do you think you are? You're my fiancée!"
"Without me, could you even live?!"
Zhu Zhuqing was furious, her chest heaving, suppressing the impulse to slap him.
Just as she opened her mouth,
her body stiffened, her expression froze.
Zhu Zhuqing clenched her delicate fists.
"Ye Qiu! Why is your hand on my shoulder?"
"I just didn't want you to swing at him and accidentally hit me."
Ye Qiu held Zhu Zhuqing's smooth shoulders and gently squeezed them, quietly comforting her in his heart: "Don't worry, what he said is all bluster. I will protect you, very seriously!"
Although Zhu Zhuqing couldn't see Ye Qiu's expression,
the sincerity in his heart was undeniable.
But,
she understood the logic, yet she could not be moved.
Right now, she was facing a man to whom she was betrothed.
And by her side,there was a man who, openly, held her in front of Dai Mubai.
It was absurd!
Training well had suddenly turned into such a scene, leaving Zhu Zhuqing's heart in chaos.
Yet…the feeling of having someone to lean on was truly comforting.
Zhu Zhuqing unconsciously leaned toward Ye Qiu, keeping his words in her heart.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing silent, Dai Mubai felt a hint of recognition, and a smug expression flashed across his face.
"What? Zhu Zhuqing, no more words?"
Dai Mubai's voice startled Zhu Zhuqing, her cheeks flushing, slightly embarrassed.
Ye Qiu couldn't help but feel amused, glaring at this green-haired tiger. If Zhu Zhuqing weren't reluctant, he might have dealt with him directly.
But then he thought,
he was already holding the fiancée right in front of her, even having felt her soft figure, and Dai Mubai remained oblivious. Ye Qiu couldn't stay angry, feeling some sympathy for the poor guy.
Zhu Zhuqing secretly spat mentally, scolding Ye Qiu's audacity.
Straightening her face, holding Ye Qiu's arm, her flushed cheeks cooling, she spoke coldly, disdainfully smiling:
"Heh. Dai Mubai, do you really think so highly of yourself? What do you mean, without you I can't live?"
Her voice was icy as her body subtly leaned toward Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu had not expected Dai Mubai's skills to be limited yet his temper so volatile. With just a few words, he again tilted Zhu Zhuqing's heart toward himself.
"Zhu Zhuqing, what do you mean by that?"
Dai Mubai frowned.
He didn't believe Zhu Zhuqing had any choice besides him. This had been the tacit understanding between the Dai and Zhu families for years!
Zhu Zhuqing sneered:
"What do you mean? Did you play with women for just an afternoon and fry your brain?"
"You!"
Dai Mubai was speechless, embarrassed.
Zhu Zhuqing continued:
"The fight for the throne… in the end, is only a battle between you brothers. And I'm… just a woman."
"Besides, why should I need you to live?"
"Kneeling for so long on the arena, yet shamelessly seeking indulgence… it's disgusting!"
"To me, someone like you is utterly insignificant."
Zhu Zhuqing said with full disdain and disappointment, then raised her hand to close the door.
She had had enough of Dai Mubai's arrogance.
Why did he always assume she couldn't live without him?If he had been competent, proactive, let her see even a sliver of hope… just a little.
But alas,nothing.
She only saw a conceited, self-indulgent playboy.
"Zhu Zhuqing, wait, wait!"
Dai Mubai panicked, quickly bracing the door.
Only to realize suddenly, he was weaker than Zhu Zhuqing?! Even pushing the door made his face red.
And he felt embarrassed.
Could his strength have been drained in that two-and-a-half-minute duel this afternoon?
Unbeknownst to him, Ye Qiu had supported the door for Zhu Zhuqing.
"Ye Qiu! What are you doing?"
Zhu Zhuqing frowned, calling silently to Ye Qiu.
"I'm just helping you close the door."
"Y-you let go first."
"Alright!"
Ye Qiu let go at the same time as Zhu Zhuqing.
Thud!
"Zhuqing!"
Dai Mubai shouted, stumbling forward, about to fall on Zhu Zhuqing.
Luckily, Ye Qiu was quick.
He held Zhu Zhuqing around the waist, pulling her aside.
Thud—
Dai Mubai knelt in front of the embracing Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Qiu.
His face was flushed like raw liver.
Looking at the dog-like Dai Mubai, Ye Qiu held Zhu Zhuqing's waist, exhilarated, smiling.
Zhu Zhuqing, taking advantage that Dai Mubai hadn't looked up, struggled with a bit of resentment.
Too little strength meant flirting, too much strength caused trouble.
Helpless, Zhu Zhuqing could only let Ye Qiu take the lead; if he hadn't acted quickly, she might have been taken advantage of by Dai Mubai.
Zhu Zhuqing pressed close to Ye Qiu, looking down at the kneeling Dai Mubai.
Calmly, she said:"Anything else you want to say?"
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