In the small, standalone courtyard in the west of Suotuo City.
Ever since that 'soul beast' had run rampant, a large portion of the residents in the wealthy district had moved away. The housing prices here had plummeted, and Zhu Zhuqing had taken the opportunity to acquire another villa.
"Crack!"
A crisp sound echoed in the air.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were sharp. Her claws, carrying a powerful force, shattered a wooden stake with a single blow.
Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she was panting slightly, her chest heaving with each breath.
Sweat trickled down, soaking her clothes and sticking them tightly to her skin, revealing the outline of her graceful figure.
Lu Feng lay on a recliner to the side, looking rather leisurely.
Watching a beauty train was also a kind of enjoyment.
Especially since, under his persuasion, Zhu Zhuqing had finally come to believe that long-term chest binding would affect her body's normal development.
However, Lu Feng's mind was not on Zhu Zhuqing, but had wandered to the heavens as he perfected his plan.
The beginning of one lie meant that countless more lies would be needed to cover it up.
Originally, Lu Feng had just wanted to conceal his ability. The golden finger for picking up fragments was his biggest trump card and naturally would not be revealed to anyone.
Not Dugu Bo, and not Dugu Yan.
Zhu Zhuqing was naturally no exception either.
In the original work, Tang San had not even taught his Mysterious Heaven Skill to Xiao Wu or Tang Hao. Even after he established the Tang Sect and achieved two god positions, what he left behind was only a simplified version of the cultivation technique.
"The explanation of the Mirror Image Beast can barely hold up. Apart from Matthew Nuo, Su Yuntao, Qian Renxue, and that Spirit Hall bishop, no one knows what soul beast my first soul ring actually came from."
"Sigh, it's really troublesome."
Lu Feng shifted his body into a more comfortable position.
After an in-depth and straightforward exchange with Zhu Zhuqing, he had gained a more comprehensive understanding of the Star Luo Dai family.
The Nether White Tiger fusion skill was, for the Star Luo Empire, an existence akin to a strategic weapon. Any disciples from the two families who could use the fusion skill, even if they failed in the competition for the throne, would not be eliminated.
And her third sister, along with that second prince, had met with an accident not long after they had met.
"Using the Mirror Image Beast explanation, I can expose two martial souls right now: the Brass Knuckles martial soul and the White Tiger martial soul."
"Only Zhu Zhuqing has seen the White Tiger. This little girl can be considered half one of my own now, so she can be trusted."
Lu Feng looked at the sweat-drenched Zhu Zhuqing, a trace of amazement flashing in his eyes.
She really works hard.
"Me saying I'd ascend the throne was all improvisation. But thinking about it carefully, it doesn't seem impossible."
"My golden finger is picking up fragments. If I have the help of a power, delivering the fragments to me, wouldn't that be wonderful?"
"Compared to creating my own power, taking the Star Luo throne is indeed a good choice."
"However, this 'Dai Si' identity is a bit unstable. If the Star Luo Imperial Family wants to investigate someone, they could probably find out even what color underwear I wore as a child."
Lu Feng stroked his chin, a light smile on his lips, his eyes thoughtful.
"Pah! Pervert!"
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing finished her training.
She looked up and saw Lu Feng staring intently at her. A trace of shyness and anger welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but spit lightly.
The sweat on her forehead rolled down like broken strings of pearls. Her whole body was soaked, revealing large patches of fair skin. Her clothes clung tightly to her body, outlining her graceful figure.
Her chest trembled slightly, rising and falling with her breath, exuding a charming luster under the sunlight.
Zhu Zhuqing quickly left the small courtyard, her face blushing, like a big apple.
Lu Feng watched Zhu Zhuqing's back disappear completely, then retracted the purple from his eyes.
Heaven is my witness!
I was really just thinking about things just now.
However, since Zhu Zhuqing has already cursed, I absolutely cannot be wrongly accused for nothing.
Looking at the white clouds in the sky, Lu Feng's thoughts also drifted far away.
"The Nether White Tiger has already been exposed to the public. I believe it won't be long before the Star Luo Imperial Family receives the news. However, they will most likely think it's the combination of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing."
"So the question is, how do I get Dai Mubai to keep this secret for me..."
Lu Feng recalled his few encounters with Dai Mubai, none of which seemed very friendly.
"Back then in the spirit hunting market, Dai Mubai was hitting on Ye Lingling. I only made a small move. But it was precisely this first meeting that made an enemy out of him."
"Those two Soul Ancestor assassins were, without a doubt, sent by him."
Lu Feng's eyes narrowed, his face showing no expression.
That battle was his most difficult one.
With soul power in the twenties, facing a Soul Ancestor who was going all out.
The poison damage was not enough, and there was no opportunity to use hidden weapons. He couldn't win in a head-on fight, and the key was that he couldn't run away either.
"In the subsequent meetings, Dai Mubai should have recognized me long ago. It's just that he's patient enough to endure, even ignoring his own fiancée."
To be honest, Dai Mubai was the most ruthless of all the soul masters Lu Feng had met.
He was not only ruthless to others, but even more so to himself!
"If Dai Mubai were a good-for-nothing who had given up on himself like in the original work, it would be one thing. But this person is sinister and cunning, like a venomous snake, you never know when he will bite you."
"If I kill Dai Mubai and then pull a 'prince switch', it won't arouse any suspicion."
"If I have the help of the Star Luo Imperial Family, even if I don't become the emperor, the speed at which I collect fragments will surely increase by a large margin."
Working so hard to pick up fragments everywhere, how can it be as fast as snatching them directly!
A glint flashed in Lu Feng's eyes. He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the chair, then raised the teacup beside him and took a sip.
His consciousness sank into the fragment repository. Three black [Disguise] skill fragments lay quietly in a corner.
"Achoo!"
At Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai sneezed several times in a row.
"How strange. Could it be that some girl is thinking about me again?" Dai Mubai rubbed his nose and wondered.
"Haha, Boss Dai, don't tell me you worked too hard last night and accidentally caught a cold," Ma Hongjun patted his belly and laughed loudly.
"You damned fatty, say that again? Do you want me to help you vent that evil fire?" Dai Mubai snorted coldly.
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun quickly shook his head and said with a grin, "Boss Dai, I was wrong. This humble body of mine, how could it withstand your old self's favor."
"Gag~!"
Nearby, Oscar, hearing the conversation between the two, immediately pretended to dry-heave.
"You two are really disgusting. Move further away, don't infect me."
As he spoke, Oscar quickly ran away.
"This Little Ao, why haven't you been hanging out with us recently?" Ma Hongjun looked at Oscar's back and asked, puzzled.
Dai Mubai crossed his arms and said nonchalantly, "He's fallen for Ning Rongrong. But is the great lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan someone an auxiliary system soul master like him can provoke?"
"Oh, Boss Dai, is there more to it?"
Dai Mubai shook his head, "It has nothing to do with you. Let's go, Fatty. I've asked that pair of twins out today. But whether you can win them over, that's up to your own ability."
"Hehehe, Boss Dai is mighty!" Ma Hongjun said with a lewd smile.
Dai Mubai glanced at Ma Hongjun and smiled, "It's just two sets of clothes I'm tired of playing with. Fatty, you're my brother."
"Got it! Boss Dai, from now on, you're my real brother!"