Chapter 84: The Irresponsible and Cowardly Scumbag Dai Mubai — Zhu Zhuqing Feels Lost!
[Davis (smug): You flatter me, Father. This livestream Q&A is an opportunity not only for the entire Douluo Continent but especially for our Star Luo Empire. I merely did what I could to bring glory to our empire. Unlike my third brother, I truly strive for the prosperity of Star Luo. He, on the other hand, spends all day idling around, indulging in debauchery!]
In the livestream, after Dai Tianfeng had proudly flexed in front of the Heaven Dou royals, Davis humbly—yet clearly pleased with himself—took the chance to take a jab at Dai Mubai.
At that moment, in the third prince's manor in the Star Luo royal capital—
Seeing his elder brother's message, Dai Mubai clenched his fists in fury.
So you answered a question correctly—fine. But did you really have to mock me too?
You think I want to be idle and indulge in pleasure?
You're six or seven years older than me, and all the court officials and soul master clans support you because of your seniority and strength.
You've always had more resources than I did when it comes to cultivation.
Even the scholars, aside from those aligned with Father, all chose to support you. None came to my side.
I never stood a chance against you from the beginning.
Since I was doomed anyway, why couldn't I spend the little time I had left living freely?
But even when I'm already at a disadvantage, you keep pressing down on me. I was already thinking of leaving the royal capital—and you still won't let me go!
You're truly hateful!
[Zhu Xuanfeng (pleased): Hahaha! Well said! The Crown Prince truly is Star Luo's number one talent. My daughter Zhu Yun is fortunate to be engaged to you!]
Seeing Davis answer correctly, Zhu Xuanfeng, the Grand Duke of Netherworld and Davis's future father-in-law, clapped and praised him in the livestream.
[Zhu Zhuyun (unhappy): Father, what do you mean by saying I'm lucky to be with him? I'm no weakling! Next time, I'll answer correctly too!]
[Davis (modestly): Zhu Yun is right. This time I just got lucky. As long as you continue preparing seriously for the livestream and don't turn out like my third brother, you'll definitely get your chance.]
As the only royal family member to have answered a livestream question correctly thus far, and while the stream was still live, Davis wasn't going to miss this opportunity to show off—not just to strike at the Heaven Dou Empire, but to solidify his position.
Taking the chance to humiliate his third brother Dai Mubai was second nature to him.
Even though Davis already held a huge advantage, the Star Luo royal family followed a survival-of-the-fittest inheritance system.
Until the crown prince was officially declared, there was always the risk of losing everything.
So, while he had the spotlight—
He aimed to shape public perception across the continent, and especially within Star Luo Empire—
That his younger brother Dai Mubai was nothing but a lazy, dissolute playboy.
Seeing Davis continue to mock him, Dai Mubai finally exploded.
[Dai Mubai (angrily): Davis, fine, you're proud. But do you really have to keep ridiculing me? You only have the upper hand because you're older. If we were the same age, I wouldn't lose to you! I might've been the one to answer the question correctly today!]
In the Crown Prince's residence, Davis was delighted to see Dai Mubai respond.
If Mubai had stayed silent, it would've been like shadowboxing—plenty of noise, but no substance.
But now that his third brother was engaging him, Davis could manipulate the conversation and solidify Mubai's image as a disgraceful royal.
Without this livestream platform, damaging Dai Mubai's reputation might have taken years.
But now, with one public spat, he could destroy him in minutes!
[Davis (coldly): I admit, I am older. But does being younger automatically make you weaker or unworthy of the crown? Not necessarily. I recall other princes in our empire who were younger but still became crown prince. Being younger isn't an excuse for whining!]
Faced with Davis's calm rebuttal, Dai Mubai found himself speechless.
It was true—being the eldest didn't always guarantee the throne in the Star Luo Empire. Others had risen against the odds before.
But those were exceptions…
Meanwhile, in the back mountain of Notting Academy—
Lin Yan watched Davis's comments with approval.
Among the people he disliked most in the Douluo Continent, Tang San was number one, Yu Xiaogang number two, and Dai Mubai ranked third.
Sure, Davis had age and power on his side—
But that didn't excuse Dai Mubai's indulgent, carefree behavior.
Especially when Zhu Zhuqing, in the same situation, never gave up—always resisting her fate with unyielding strength.
Of course, the main reason Lin Yan disliked Dai Mubai wasn't his weakness—that didn't concern him.
It was his irresponsibility.
And when it came to Dai Mubai's irresponsibility, it inevitably involved Zhu Zhuqing.
Lin Yan freely admitted—Zhu Zhuqing was his favorite girl in the entire Douluo Continent.
And his dislike for Dai Mubai stemmed largely from that.
In Lin Yan's eyes, Zhu Zhuqing was the best girl in the whole continent.
Yet Dai Mubai, her fiancé, had abandoned her in the royal capital while he went off to live in luxury in Soto City.
Lin Yan could easily imagine how, after Dai Mubai left, Zhu Zhuqing endured constant pressure from her sister Zhu Zhuyun and her future brother-in-law Davis.
Each day must've been suffocating.
And when Zhu Zhuqing risked her life to escape and seek him out in Soto City—
At Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai didn't even recognize her identity at first. He simply lusted after her appearance.
He never showed any guilt for his past actions and even argued with her afterward.
To Lin Yan, Dai Mubai was nothing but an irresponsible, cowardly scumbag—utterly unworthy of Zhu Zhuqing.
[Zhu Zhuyun (disdainful): Only the weak make excuses to justify their indulgence after failure. Dai Mubai, you lack determination and discipline. Admit it. My sister Zhuqing faces the same challenges, but she's never acted like you.]
In the Netherworld Duke's residence, Zhu Zhuqing fell silent.
Had her fiancé already given up?
Had he really chosen to surrender and indulge himself?
She had no idea.
She'd been training diligently in her family's estate, under constant pressure from her sister Zhu Zhuyun. Unless absolutely necessary, she didn't dare leave the premises.
But if even her fiancé had given up…
No matter how hard she tried—what was the point?
Zhu Zhuqing began to feel lost.
(END CHAPTER)
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