It was evening by the time they reached Ningbing City. The journey wasn't particularly long, given the city's proximity to Suotuo City, and the luxury carriage they traveled in was swift enough.
Zhu Zhuyun clung tightly to Fu Ye's arm the entire way, pressing herself against him with an unmistakable look of infatuation in her eyes.
Meanwhile, her younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing, took advantage of the spare time to enter a meditative state, focusing on her cultivation.
Once Zhu Zhuyun had recovered from her earlier excitement, she resumed her playful antics—though this time, she kept her affections limited to light kisses and soft touches.
"Master… do you like Zhuyun?"
At that moment, she lay nestled in Fu Ye's arms, her wild brown eyes burning with desire.
"You're crossing a line, little servant," Fu Ye replied before capturing her lips in a heated kiss.
Time slipped away unnoticed, and before long, they arrived at their destination—Ningbing City.
After resting through the afternoon, Zhu Zhuyun had finally regained her ability to walk normally.
Zhu Zhuqing, too, emerged from her cultivation, only to find her sister blushing furiously. The sight left her puzzled.
In her memory, her sister had always kept men at a distance—so why was she acting so differently around this Brother Fu Ye, who had seemingly captured her heart so effortlessly?
"We're here. Follow me."
Truth be told, Fu Ye had nearly lost control in the carriage earlier. Zhu Zhuyun's teasing was relentless, making it hard to believe she was still a novice in matters of love.
"Brother Fu Ye, where are we going?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, confused.
Fu Ye gently patted her shoulder. "For the foreseeable future, you'll be studying at Tianshui Academy."
With that, he led the two sisters toward the northern part of the city. The air here was noticeably cooler, but the slight drop in temperature was nothing to soul masters like them.
"Huh? Tianshui Academy?"
Both sisters echoed the name in surprise. They were familiar with the academy—it was an all-girls institution and the only one among the four elemental academies that accepted commoners.
"That's right," Fu Ye confirmed. "I have a young apprentice here. Zhuyun, you and Zhuqing will study and live here from now on. Since you've been so… proactive, I'll handle matters concerning Star Luo for you."
Zhu Zhuqing: "Huh???"
Zhu Zhuyun: "Yes!!!"
"What?! You know about our background?!"
Fu Ye's revelation stunned both sisters. He actually knew their true identities!
"Aren't you from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire? I'll visit when the time comes. For now, don't worry about it—just focus on settling in."
"The captain of Tianshui's team, Shui Bing'er, and Xue Wu are around Zhuyun's age. I'm sure you'll get along well."
He knew for a fact that Wu Ling had already befriended the girls here. As for Xiao Wu, she had earned unanimous praise from the Tianshui team over the past two years.
After all, Xiao Wu had cultivated for tens of thousands of years. Her understanding of martial soul training far surpassed even that of ordinary Titled Douluo.
While her teachings might be too advanced for Soul Saints or Soul Douluo, they were perfect for guiding younger talents like Shui Bing'er.
…
Inside Tianshui Academy
Night had fallen by the time Fu Ye brought the sisters inside—having opted to enter discreetly over the wall rather than disturb the students.
His arrival didn't go unnoticed. Almost instantly, Liu Erlong, the Ultimate Douluo, appeared before him. Recognizing Fu Ye, she pulled him into a crushing embrace before pressing a fierce kiss onto his lips.
Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing could only watch in shock.
'Who is this stunning woman, and why is she so intimate with Brother Fu Ye?'
"You bad man," Liu Erlong pouted after breaking the kiss. "Having me and Sister Xiao Wu isn't enough for you?"
Her fiery red eyes gleamed as she studied the two sisters. She reached out, pinching Zhu Zhuyun's cheek playfully before whispering in her ear:
"If this scoundrel bullies you again, tell me. I'll make sure he answers for his crimes."
Then, like an affectionate older sister, she pulled Zhu Zhuyun into a warm hug.
The sudden kindness left Zhu Zhuyun bewildered. "Sister… you're not angry with me?"
Shouldn't she be furious that another woman had entered the picture?
"Why would I be?" Liu Erlong chuckled. "This man is too much for just me and Xiao Wu to handle. More sisters mean more help."
Her voice dropped to a whisper, ensuring only Zhu Zhuyun could hear:
"I'm an Ultimate Douluo, and Xiao Wu is a Super Douluo—yet even we can't match him alone. Strength in numbers, right?"
"Ultimate Douluo?!" Zhu Zhuyun's eyes widened. The red-haired beauty before her was a top-tier powerhouse!
But then another question arose. "But… why assume it's me? Why not my sister?"
Liu Erlong smirked. "Oh, this bad man has no interest in little girls who haven't fully matured yet—or those painted with cheap rouge. I was fifteen when I met him, but it took until I was nineteen to finally claim him by force."
She launched into a lively retelling of her past, prompting Zhu Zhuyun to hurriedly pull out a notebook—only for Fu Ye to clamp a hand over her mouth.
"Mmph—!"
"Enough," Fu Ye sighed. "You're still as wild as ever, Erlong."
"Lululu~ What's wrong with sharing a few stories about the man I worked so hard to win?"
Zhu Zhuyun: "(≧▽≦)"
Zhu Zhuqing: ("/ω＼")
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Two and a Half Minutes Later…
"This will be your residence from now on—a newly renovated apartment, perfect for the two of you."
Liu Erlong nodded in approval at the spacious quarters.
"Starting tomorrow at 9:30 AM, you'll train with the Tianshui team. If you'd rather cultivate than sleep, there's a fully equipped training ground on the east side of the academy."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes sparkled at the mention. A place where she could rapidly improve her strength? Exactly what she needed!
But then again… perhaps she didn't need to push herself so hard anymore.
Once the sisters had entered their new home, Liu Erlong turned to Fu Ye with smoldering eyes.
"What? Want to play dragon rider again?"
"Heh. Not necessarily. This time, I'll be the dragon—and you'll be my knight."
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