Tang Hao raised his head, bathed in the sunset's glow, and closed his eyes in despair, unwilling to face the situation.
After a long while.
He dragged his weary body back to the tavern, drinking alone in silence.
Tang Hao no longer knew how to guide Tang San. Perhaps it was just rebellious phase of youth!
When the time was right, he would tell Tang San the secret in his heart.
By then, Tang San should be able to understand his good intentions and would naturally distance himself from Spirit Hall.
Soto City, Rose Hotel.
Qingling pulled Zhu Zhuqing onto the large bed filled with the fragrance of roses, squinting her eyes as she enjoyed the soft bedding.
"So fragrant, so comfortable…"
"Zhuqing, we both like it, so let's stay here for a while."
"Mm, I have no problem with that, as long as you don't mind."
"Oh, how could I ever mind you, Zhuqing?"
"What are your plans next, Zhuqing?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dimmed. Coming to Soto City was a detour for her, but she hadn't expected to encounter the heartless Dai Mubai.
Even though they had a marriage contract, he was doing bad things behind her back!
This was a complete betrayal of the engagement!
Zhu Zhuqing wanted nothing more than to call off the engagement, but her weakness meant she had no say in the matter.
If she could become strong, she would have a voice, and the right to break the engagement unilaterally.
"Zhuqing? Zhuqing?"
Hearing the calls, Zhu Zhuqing snapped back to reality. "Sorry, Qingling, I was just lost in thought."
"I... I don't have any plans for now. I'll probably just cultivate at the hotel."
"Huh?!"
Chen Qingling looked Zhu Zhuqing up and down. "You seem young. Shouldn't you be at an academy?"
"Well... Qingling, you wouldn't understand. As a member of the royal family, I'm different from ordinary people."
"We've been taught about soul masters since we were young, so going to a lower-level academy isn't strictly necessary."
"Alright."
Qingling said with a helpless tone, and couldn't help but think of Ning Rongrong, who was far away at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan; she hadn't gone to a lower-level academy either.
"What about you, Qingling?"
"Me…" Qingling's eyes darted around, "I don't know… maybe I'll stay in Soto City for a while before continuing on my journey."
"Huh? Continuing your journey?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
"That's right. I want to travel the continent, temper myself to improve my strength, and find my mother, who has been separated for many years."
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly understood. No wonder Qingling had asked her if she knew any outstanding women from the Star Luo Empire when they first met.
This was about inquiring about Qingling's mother.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes softened considerably, filled with sympathy. "And your father? How could he let you wander outside alone? Searching for your closest kin?"
"My father... he's an extraordinary recluse, unwilling to come out into the world."
Zhu Zhuqing: !!!
An extraordinary recluse!
Qingling's strength was obvious to all, so her father definitely wouldn't be weak.
Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing developed a strong interest in Qingling's father.
If she could become his disciple, wouldn't it be easier to break her engagement?
The thought appeared and lingered in Zhu Zhuqing's mind.
"Qingling… I want to ask… does your dad still take on disciples?"
"Huh?!" Qingling's eyes glazed over, her brain unable to process the question.
After a long pause, she said, "I don't know. I'll ask."
Before Zhu Zhuqing could react, Qingling began communicating with her father telepathically.
"Daddy! Daddy!"
"What is it, my good daughter!"
"Daddy, do you take on disciples? I have a friend named Zhu Zhuqing who wants to be your disciple… Do you think… it's okay?"
"She's so pitiful, betrayed by her fiancé, that heartless man!"
Star Dou Great Forest, thatched cottage.
Hearing her daughter's words, Chen Shenge stopped his sword practice, his brow furrowing.
Take Zhu Zhuqing as a disciple?
Her talent wasn't bad, but he had absolutely no intention of taking a disciple.
"Qingling, tell her I'm not taking a disciple."
"Okay, Daddy."
Chen Qingling turned to Zhu Zhuqing, spreading her hands helplessly, "My daddy says he's not taking a disciple."
"Ah? Qingling, you... you can contact your daddy?"
Zhu Zhuqing was greatly shocked. He wasn't even here, how was this possible?
"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, Zhuqing, my daddy is super powerful!"
"She can communicate with my mind, and she can help me escape danger whenever I encounter it!"
"Hehe, my daddy is the strongest on the entire continent, but he doesn't know why he's hiding from the world."
Listening to Qingling's vivid description, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but be curious about Qingling's father.
What kind of reclusive powerhouse possessed such terrifying abilities?
At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing also envied that Qingling had a father who cared for his daughter.
How wonderful!
Unlike her, who had been involved in royal struggles since childhood.
Either succeed, or fail.
Just then.
Chen Qingling got up from the soft bed. "Zhu Zhuqing, let's go, we're going to take a bath."
She hadn't taken a bath in ages. Since she was at a luxurious hotel, she definitely wanted to enjoy a bath.
Of course, Qingling also had her own little thoughts; she wanted to learn something from Zhu Zhuqing.
"Okay," Zhu Zhuqing readily agreed. She hadn't had time for such things since she'd been pursued.
Immediately, Qingling took the initiative, holding Zhu Zhuqing's small hand as they went to the bathroom to draw hot water and enjoy a lovely bath.
Shrek Academy.
Flender's eyelid twitched as he looked at the bedraggled Dai Mubai.
"Who hit him? So viciously? Hitting a child so hard? Don't they have any shame!"
Dai Mubai forced a bitter smile. "Principal... this matter... I was in the wrong..."
"Alright then." Flender, ever the shrewd businessman, was already thinking of how to profit from the situation, hoping to earn some money to help the dilapidated Shrek Academy.
"Mubai, go back and recover from your injuries."
"Yes, Principal."
After watching Dai Mubai leave, Flender curiously asked, "Wuji, what exactly happened? How did Mubai end up looking like this?"
Zhao Wuji helplessly spread his hands and explained the situation.
"Dai Mubai's fiancée came? Mubai was indeed in the wrong, no wonder he was beaten like that."
"Forget about it..."
Zhao Wuji scratched his head, grinning. "Headmaster, you wouldn't be trying to scam some money, would you?"
Flender frowned, giving a slight cough. "I would never."
"Right, Headmaster, that little girl who beat up Dai Mubai, she's pretty strong, and she seems to have money to spare."
"Should we try to recruit her?"
"Wuji, you know that Shrek Academy only accepts monsters. Does she qualify?"
"But... there's an exception to every rule, as long as they pay a little extra."
Zhao Wuji's eyes lit up. "I understand, Headmaster. I'll stake out near the Rose Hotel and ask her when she comes out."
With Zhao Wuji on the job, Flender was at ease, not knowing that their actions would provoke someone they shouldn't.
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