Chapter 121: Zhu Zhuqing—In This Life, I Will Change My Fate!!
As time passed, Qian Renchuan was drenched in sweat, and his vision gradually began to blur.
Using both hands plus four strands of Blue Silver Grass to massage Qian Xunji's back and shoulders meant continuously activating his Three Aperture Governing Heart. At just level 22, even with the boost from Purple Demon Eye, Qian Renchuan's mental strength couldn't last long.
He started to feel dizzy, and the feeling intensified over time, making his head spin.
No, Dad hasn't told me to stop. I can't stop now!
Qian Renchuan pushed through the fatigue and kept massaging.
"All right, Xiaochuan."
Hearing that, Qian Renchuan finally sighed in relief. He retracted his martial soul, clutching his head, barely able to stand.
Qian Xunji placed a hand on his head, channeling angelic soul power. Qian Renchuan's dizziness immediately eased a little.
Qian Xunji stood and asked, "Xiaochuan, do you know why I want you to focus more on split attention control in your cultivation?"
"Your son is slow-witted. Please enlighten me, Father."
"Xiaochuan, you have twin martial souls and innate full soul power. You have a strong chance of reaching the level of your grandfather."
Qian Xunji clasped his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice, "Do you know why those naturally wicked Tang family members from the Clear Sky Clan secretly look down on your grandfather?"
Qian Renchuan nodded angrily. "Because Grandpa lost a move in his duel with Tang Chen. Those cowardly bullies looked down on him!"
"Xiaochuan, aside from you, there are many other geniuses on this continent—like your sister, and your fiancée, Bing'er."
"Father, is my fiancée really that strong?"
Qian Renchuan was eager to meet her, but his father had said he would take him to see her once his cultivation reached a certain stage. So, he could only train harder on his own.
In his heart, it was acceptable for Shui Bing'er to be his equal in strength—but never stronger. His pride would not allow it.
A lover is someone you protect—not someone who supports you like a freeloader!
"I'm not sure what level that girl is at right now, but I can confirm she's stronger than you for now. But that's not what I wanted to tell you."
Qian Xunji continued, "Xiaochuan, you're a genius, so you need to keep your eyes on the top talents across the continent. Your talent and diligence will allow you to reach the peak of the soul master world."
"But just reaching the peak isn't enough—you need to be invincible at your level. What good is reaching Rank 99 Title Douluo if someone else also reaches it and defeats you?"
"I understand, Father."
With Qian Daoliu as an example, Qian Renchuan quickly grasped the point and asked, "But what does this have to do with split attention control?"
Qian Xunji sighed inwardly. This boy, reborn from another life, was a learning genius—but when it came to innovation, he had zero talent.
"Under Elder Chrysanthemum's guidance, you're following the path of martial soul hardening—not metallization."
"This path may differ from the optimal Blue Silver King path, but it still brings out your full potential and minimizes the limitations of your talent."
"Think about it—each level of split attention control is like gaining an extra heart to control your body and martial soul. What if your Blue Silver Grass vines could fire hidden weapons like your hands?"
Qian Renchuan's eyes lit up. With this hint, how could he not realize it? If he could control the vines as skillfully as his hands to release hidden weapons, it would be like having extra arms—his combat ability would skyrocket.
"I understand now, Father. I will focus my efforts on cultivating split attention control!"
"Haste makes waste. Cultivating split attention control also requires a higher level of spiritual power. Right now, your spiritual strength only allows you to reach the level of Three Aperture Governing Heart. But there are treasures in this world that can enhance it."
A soul tool lit up in Qian Xunji's hand, revealing a seemingly ordinary herb. It was entirely green, but oddly, three snow-white leaves at the center held droplets of dew, like morning mist.
"Longing Dew!"
Qian Renchuan's eyes widened. According to the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, this herb, Longing Dew, could cultivate Fiery Golden Eyes, allowing one to see through all things. Applied to his Purple Demon Eye, it would greatly boost his spiritual power.
"Take it. This is what you need most right now."
"Thank you, Father!"
Eyes misty, Qian Renchuan accepted the Longing Dew. In his heart, he once again felt thankful for being reborn. In his past life, he had been an orphan. In this life, he had a kind father, mother, sister, and grandfather—people he would protect with his life.
After returning to his room and using the Longing Dew, his spiritual power soared. Life returned to normal, training under Ah Yin and Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Two more years passed.
Star Luo Empire, Duke of Nether's Mansion.
Zhu Zhuqing, one of the Shrek Seven Devils and the second-life Speed God, had already learned that Dai Mubai had deserted the palace and gone to Shrek Academy.
In her past life, he disappeared from the Star Luo palace at this exact time, leaving her behind without even informing her.
Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled into a self-mocking smile. She hadn't seen Dai Mubai yet, and didn't know he had been reborn too. If she had, her smile would have turned into scorn.
"God of War, huh."
In her past life, Dai Mubai had inherited the second-rank God of War.
The God of War meant being undefeated in a hundred battles, fearless in the face of any enemy, with a spirit that charged forward even unto death. That was the essence of a God of War!
Did Dai Mubai have that? Sure—only because Tang San was his omnipotent backup and emotional crutch. Without Tang San, he was nothing.
"That coward… After arriving in Soto City, he spent the three years before I joined sinking into debauchery with Ma Hongjun. One ruled the city's luxury hotels, the other the brothels."
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing's smirk grew more mocking, even tinged with disgust. With her rebirth, maturity, and broader perspective, Dai Mubai's promiscuity—which eventually included her—made her sick.
"I wonder if I'm the only one who was reborn. If I am, then the Clear Sky Clan must not be in seclusion. After Third Brother was born, he should be training there."
"Do I have a chance in this life…"
Zhu Zhuqing clutched her slowly developing chest. Her heart pounded, cheeks flushed like a girl in love.
Who loves Tang San most in this world?
Zhu Zhuqing wanted to shout—It's her! Zhu Zhuqing! The Speed God, Zhu Zhuqing!!!
It was her! It was her!! It was HER!!!
Before the ninth Sea God Trial, she had kissed Tang San on the cheek in front of Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong—that was her boldest act.
Though Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong did the same thing, the context was different. By then, Zhu Zhuqing had perfectly fused with Dai Mubai through their martial soul fusion skill, Nether White Tiger. Their bodies and hearts were as one. Dai Mubai had long explored every part of her.
A perfect martial soul fusion meant complete spiritual and physical merging—one heart and mind between two people. The dominant partner (Dai Mubai, in this case) held the other's entire being.
Yet before the ninth trial, Zhu Zhuqing kissed Tang San on the cheek without Dai Mubai's consent—that alone proved how deeply she loved Tang San. It was a love etched into her very soul.
Just from that, it wasn't an exaggeration to say Zhu Zhuqing might have been the one who loved Tang San the most in all of Douluo Continent.
As the saying goes, the more suppressed the love, the more intense it becomes. While Ning Rongrong was bold enough to act before Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing only whispered "Third Brother."
Perhaps it was that suppression that turned her love for Tang San into something engraved on her soul.
Zhu Zhuqing made up her mind. If she was the only one reborn, she would change her fate. She would first investigate Shrek Academy. If she really was alone in her rebirth, she would go to the Clear Sky Clan to find Tang San—and be with him!
The Clear Sky Clan vaguely supported the Star Luo Empire. If she and Tang San were together, the empire likely wouldn't object. She believed her looks rivaled Xiao Wu's, and her figure far surpassed hers.
With her reborn knowledge, winning over love-idiot Tang San wouldn't be hard at all!
If the Star Luo Empire really got angry, she believed in Tang San's unrivaled talent. For the sake of love, he would protect her no matter what!
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