Chapter 100: The Tragic Zhu Zhuqing, Assassinated Since Childhood
"Become stronger!"
"I want to become stronger!"
Zhu Zhuqing had only one thought in her heart.
That was to compensate for her shortcomings through diligent effort and to strive to become a powerful individual.
She wanted to be strong enough to control her own destiny.
Zhu Zhuqing had had enough of feeling weak.
[Review Zhu Zhuqing!]
[The most diligent Young Miss!]
Her heart yearned for powerful strength.
Just at this moment, the Sky curtain ushered in a new round of reviews.
Watching herself become the target of the review,
Zhu Zhuqing felt both excited and apprehensive.
She secretly prayed that her score would not be negative.
Although Zhu Zhuqing greatly desired to receive the Sky curtain's reward and thus become stronger,
She hoped even more that her score wouldn't be negative.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't dare to have too high expectations for herself.
She knew her own limitations; her talent wasn't outstanding.
In an era where geniuses emerged in droves, she had a huge gap between herself and those geniuses.
Only through persistent effort could she narrow that gap.
"Zhuqing, it seems your efforts have been recognized!"
Zhao Wuji laughed heartily.
Judging solely from the title, Zhu Zhuqing's evaluation was not negative.
The Sky curtain recognized her efforts.
This indicated that Zhu Zhuqing should be able to receive a reward from the Sky curtain.
Zhao Wuji, as a mentor at Shrek Academy, also recognized Zhu Zhuqing's efforts.
Compared to others, Zhu Zhuqing was usually quiet and spent most of her time diligently cultivating.
As a Young Miss of the Zhu Family, this kind of perseverance and dedication was rare and valuable.
One must know that other noble children were more keen on eating, drinking, and indulging.
Otherwise, they would be causing trouble and enjoying themselves.
Upon hearing Zhao Wuji's words, Zhu Zhuqing immediately smiled sweetly.
If her efforts could be rewarded, then that would naturally be for the best.
[My name is Zhu Zhuqing. I was born into the largest noble family in the Star Luo Empire.]
[Although I grew up in luxury and was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I was not happy.]
[Because every child of the Zhu Family has no right to choose their own life.]
[The Zhu Family and the Star Luo Royal Family reached an agreement that each generation's female descendants must marry into the Royal Family.]
[This is the price the Zhu Family must pay for its prosperity!]
[Sacrificing daughters in exchange for the Royal Family's favor, thereby consolidating the Family's power and preventing instability.]
[This year, at six years old, I successfully underwent Martial Soul awakening with the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul. This Martial Soul is unique to the Zhu Family Bloodline, complementing the Star Luo Royal Family's White Tiger Martial Soul.]
[As soon as news of my Martial Soul awakening spread, I was betrothed by the Emperor to a prince named Dai Mubai.]
[A daughter of the Zhu Family who awakens a Martial Soul with the Hell Spirit Cat is, in the eyes of the Star Luo Royal Family, the most suitable wife for their interests.]
[I resisted the marriage arranged by the Emperor with all my heart.]
[I had never met Dai Mubai, had no good feelings for him whatsoever, let alone love.]
[I didn't want my life to be controlled by others so casually.]
[I voiced my opposition, trying to cancel this marriage.]
[But the Family did not agree, and even my usually gentle father was angry at my unreasonable idea.]
[Father told me that the daughters of the Zhu Family are born to serve the Royal Family.]
[Only then could the Zhu Family maintain its status as the largest noble family in Star Luo.]
[I felt extremely disappointed.]
[Since the Family was unwilling to cancel the marriage, I could only rely on my own efforts to forge the life I wanted.]
[On the Douluo Continent, strength is revered. As long as one is strong enough, one can do whatever they wants.]
[With a clear goal, I began to cultivate diligently.]
[I will never resign myself to this fate!]
[It was also at this time that I faced my first assassination attempt.]
[This attempt nearly cost me my life!]
[Fortunately, I reacted quickly, and with the support of my family, I managed to escape danger.]
[I had never provoked anyone. In the vast Star Luo Empire, there was only one person who wanted to kill me — my elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun.]
[Although I didn't want to think this way, I knew it was the truth.]
[If there had been no marriage agreement between Dai Mubai and me, Zhu Zhuyun and I could still love each other as before.]
[Zhu Zhuyun wanted to kill me because of the cruel rules of the Star Luo Royal Family.]
[Every generation, princes of the Royal Family are compelled to kill each other. Zhu Zhuyun, as Dai Weisi's fiancée, naturally had to stand with Dai Weisi to deal with Dai Mubai, who was also a prince.]
[As Dai Mubai's fiancée, I became a thorn in Zhu Zhuyun's side — a flesh-and-blood obstacle. So she planned her first assassination, wanting to get rid of me quickly.]
[I was very sad in my heart. I didn't want to face my own elder sister in a life-and-death struggle, nor did I want to marry a stranger.]
[I knew only that by canceling this marriage could everyone be truly happy.]
[Thus, I became even more determined to achieve my goal.]
[As I grew older, my soul power, though far ahead of ordinary Soul Masters, still fell short of my expectations.]
[During this period, I faced several more assassination attempts.]
[Although I escaped danger each time, Zhu Zhuyun's actions began to make me dislike her.]
[We are born of the same root. Why are we so eager to harm each other? As sisters, do we really have to be so ruthless?]
{T/N: It feels too one-sided—I always get the impression that the author hasn't done much research on the original work. Regarding the Zhu sisters, I think their relationship should resemble that of Sasuke and Itachi; otherwise, how could Zhu Zhuqing always manage to survive so coincidentally?
As for why Zhu Zhuqing believes her sister wants to kill her, I think honestly she didn't have a brain. This kind of problem is the most common issue with heroines in Douluo Dalu.}
[Later, I learned that Dai Mubai, due to a humiliating defeat in a competition, fled the Star Luo Empire like a coward.]
[From then on, my situation became even more dangerous!]
[To ensure my safety, I decided to leave the Zhu Family and go to Shrek Academy to find Dai Mubai — hoping he would come with me to cancel the marriage.]
[Not long after leaving the Zhu Family, new assassins appeared.]
[They almost pushed me into a dead end.]
[I was chased into the Star Dou Great Forest, and after a near-death experience, I finally managed to escape.]
[Only upon arriving in Suo Tuo City, in the Heaven Dou Empire, did I finally break free from Zhu Zhuyun's clutches.]
[Within the territory of the Heaven Dou Empire, Zhu Zhuyun could no longer assassinate me.]
[On the day of Shrek Academy's new student enrollment, I saw Dai Mubai. We competed, and if I won, he would have to come with me to meet the Star Luo Emperor to cancel the marriage.]
[I tried my best to defeat Dai Mubai.]
[But in the end, I lost!]
[Dai Mubai's soul power was far higher than mine — I was no match.]
[I stayed at Shrek Academy, pursuing the path of becoming stronger.]
[I believe that one day, my efforts will be rewarded.]
[After joining Shrek Academy, I discovered this place was even more extraordinary than I imagined.]
[The members of my cohort all possessed remarkable qualities, fully living up to the name "Little Monster."]
[Among them, a young man named Tang San especially opened my eyes.]
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