"No! I… I'm not ready yet…"
Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed with shyness, her head lowered as she avoided meeting Zhou Sitong's gaze.
Zhou Sitong smiled faintly, not paying her any mind.
The next morning.
The first rays of sunlight filtered through the window, casting a gentle glow on Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing as they lay entwined in bed.
Zhu Zhuqing blinked sleepily, only to realize that she was nestled in Zhou Sitong's embrace!Nothing had happened the previous night—Zhou Sitong had merely held her as they slept. For two people their age, some things weren't ready yet, and Zhou Sitong wouldn't act recklessly.
"Zhuqing, good morning!"
Zhou Sitong noticed the slight movement of her delicate body in his arms. He had long been awake, but he couldn't bring himself to disturb this little "ice cat" in his embrace.
"Goo…d morning…"
Zhu Zhuqing buried her face in the blanket, her cheeks burning with red, too shy to look at him.
This was her first time sleeping beside a man she loved. Though she had shared beds with Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu at Shrek Academy, this was entirely different.
"Did you sleep well last night, Zhuqing?"
Zhou Sitong held her closer, resting his chin on her head, his voice gentle.
Zhu Zhuqing shivered at his touch, a wave of electricity coursing through her body. She nodded weakly."I… I'm fine…"
"Get up quickly. We have to return to the academy." Taking advantage of Zhou Sitong's momentary yawn, Zhu Zhuqing flipped off the bed with agility, dressed herself swiftly, and, cheeks flushed, hurried out of the room.
Zhou Sitong watched her retreating figure, chuckling softly."This cat is way too cute."
Later, Zhou Sitong got up after Zhu Zhuqing, shared breakfast with Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, and after bidding them farewell, returned with Zhu Zhuqing to the Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Since both Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing had fourth soul rings, of a ten-thousand-year rank, the academy spared no resources in nurturing them, much to the envy of others.
Whenever the academy had holidays, Zhou Sitong would bring Zhu Zhuqing to the Qian Renxue residence in Tian Dou City, allowing her to bond with her mother and sister—they were truly a family now.
Bibi Dong treated Zhu Zhuqing like her own daughter. Though Qian Renxue had once been resentful that Zhu Zhuqing "stole" her brother, over time she realized having a sister-in-law wasn't so bad. Companionship was better than being lonely in Tian Dou City.
Three months passed in a blink.
On a day like any other at Tian Dou Royal Academy, Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing were given their own room as a couple—just as Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were.
The spacious, bright room now held Zhu Zhuqing, in black pajamas, leaning against Zhou Sitong and fast asleep.
Time had deepened their bond. Sharing a bed had become natural for Zhu Zhuqing, who loved sleeping with her beloved. In Zhou Sitong's arms, she felt an indescribable sense of safety and happiness.
"Lazy cat, get up!"
Zhou Sitong tried to rise, only to be pinned down by Zhu Zhuqing in the next moment.
Like a cat to a fat fish, she clung to him like an octopus, her face radiating happiness as she pressed her head against his chest, quietly listening to his restless heart.
"Let's sleep a bit longer. Don't forget it's a holiday today," she said, eyes full of warmth.
Zhou Sitong smiled, stroking her hair."Of course I know it's a holiday, but don't forget—Shrek Academy is arriving at Tian Dou Royal Academy today."
Zhu Zhuqing's brows furrowed. With a frustrated stride, she jumped from the bed, her expression full of annoyance.
"Shrek Academy…"
Those five words had not crossed her ears for three months. She thought she would never encounter them again.
But now, she recalled Qin Ming's plan from three months ago: to invite Shrek Academy to merge with Tian Dou Royal Academy. Today was the day they arrived.
"I thought I could get away from them… but I can't escape."
Zhu Zhuqing ruffled her hair in frustration. Though her engagement to Dai Mubai had been annulled—likely known to him already—she knew people like Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun would continue causing trouble once at the academy.
As Zhou Sitong had said before, if Shrek Academy had truly changed and reconciled, he wouldn't mind peaceful coexistence.
But as the saying goes, old habits die hard. The conflicts between Zhou Sitong and Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Tang San, Fred, and Yu Xiaogang had escalated into hatred—both sides unyielding.
Shrek Academy had now fallen on hard times, Fred nearly bankrupt. Zhou Sitong had played a hand in this, though much of it was Fred's own fault, inflating a 100-Gold Soul Coin crystal to 1,000 in front of the Martial Soul Hall.
Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing washed and dressed. Today being a holiday, there were no classes. Some students had returned home. Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing would also reunite with family in Tian Dou City at night.
At the foot of the Tian Dou Royal Academy, a group of outsiders drew the attention of Xue Beng and other second-generation heirs.
The academy, theoretically run by the Xue family, trained nobles and the future elite of major sects. Xue Beng, as the emperor's son, commanded great influence.
As these heirs descended the mountain to explore the city, they clashed with the Shrek Academy group ascending the academy.
Xue Beng, claiming the Shrek students were improperly dressed, ordered them to leave—literally kick them off the academy grounds!
Fred frowned. He had hoped to avoid conflict, as this visit was meant for cooperation.
"We are from Shrek Academy, invited by Tian Dou Royal Academy for exchange. Please inform Qin Ming," Fred explained.
Trying to impress, Fred mentioned Qin Ming, but Xue Beng sneered."Scram! A bunch of peasants think they can exchange ideas at our academy? Get lost, or we won't be polite!"
Xue Beng's words enraged Dai Mubai, Fred, and the others. After traveling half a month, they had finally reached the academy, expecting Qin Ming to greet them, only to be blocked by arrogant heirs.
The young nobles, blood boiling with pride, ignored the Shrek students entirely.
Dai Mubai, unable to tolerate this, surged forward. His fists struck Xue Beng's abdomen, sending him flying.
The sudden turn stunned the nobles. Xue Beng was kicked and punched repeatedly, bloodied and battered. Their soul power barely above Level 20, they abandoned the idea of helping him.
Fred was pleased—not angry—seeing Dai Mubai strike. After being oppressed in Soto City by Zhou Sitong, this was satisfying.
Ma Hongjun agreed:"The academy students aren't impressive at all—not even half as strong as me!"
Seeing Dai Mubai attack, Ma Hongjun's blood boiled. Previously, a slap from Zhou Sitong had him bedridden for over two months. Now Dai Mubai was humiliating academy students—the same ones Zhou Sitong belonged to.
"Since it's a mistake, you might as well leave now!"
Zhou Sitong's voice rang from above.
"Who's there?!"
Fred recognized the voice.
Xue Beng, dizzy and humiliated, saw white swans swirling above—his Royal Soul Swans.
"Zhou Sitong! I know it's you! Stop hiding, come out!"
Dai Mubai shouted, his feud with Zhou Sitong reaching new heights.
Two months ago, Dai Mubai had learned his engagement with Zhu Zhuqing was annulled by imperial decree—stunning him.
Zhu Zhuqing's family had a long-standing engagement with the royal family due to the Martial Soul Fusion technique: Nether White Tiger, which required the Evil-Eyed White Tiger and Nether Spirit Cat.
But Zhu Zhuqing had rewritten her family's history. With the engagement annulled, Dai Mubai was cut off forever.
"Zhou Sitong! You'll regret this today!"
Just then, Zhu Zhuqing appeared, scowling at Dai Mubai."What are you barking about, Dai Mubai?"
Dai Mubai froze. Previously, Zhu Zhuqing had teased him lightly, but now her position and allegiance had changed—she was aligned with Zhou Sitong, his lifelong rival.
"Ning Rongrong!"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong was overjoyed—they hadn't met in three months.
Fred rubbed his eyes, barely believing it.
After the Ice-Fire Two-Form Eye and consuming Heartbroken Love Elixir, Zhu Zhuqing had matured—truly stunning, every expression captivating.
Ma Hongjun couldn't help but stare, but Zhou Sitong quietly appeared behind him, grabbing his collar and sending him flying—Ma Hongjun became the brightest "star" in the sky.
Fred used his Martial Soul, black wings flaring, and caught Ma Hongjun midair, who was terrified and pale.
"Zhou Sitong! Ma Hongjun will never forgive you!"
Ma Hongjun trembled uncontrollably, tailing Fred like a scared puppy.
Zhou Sitong muttered:"What a teddy."
Dai Mubai, witnessing this, recalled being thrown by Zhou Sitong. Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, old and new grudges surged.
As his second soul ring glowed, preparing to attack Zhou Sitong, Zhu Zhuqing effortlessly crushed the White Tiger Light Wave he conjured, its residual blast hitting Dai Mubai's face.
She then kicked him, sending him flying over ten meters.
In just three months, Zhu Zhuqing's strength had skyrocketed—astonishing.
Tang San, seeing Dai Mubai flung, became furious. His three soul rings glowed, and countless Blue Silver Grass vines surged toward Zhou Sitong and Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhou Sitong easily dodged, snapping one vine in half.
Zhu Zhuqing, like a phantom, weaved through dozens of vines, appearing before Tang San in an instant.
He was stunned. How was Zhu Zhuqing now stronger than him?
Before he could react, she mercilessly flipped him several meters away.
"Zhu Zhuqing!"
Tang San's right cheek burned; five distinct finger marks were visible.
"Zhu Zhuqing! Are you insane? Why hit my brother?"
Xiao Wu, furious, shouted at her.
"Since Tang San can attack me, why can't I attack him? If everyone obeyed you, no one would become a soul master!"
Zhu Zhuqing's face remained expressionless, her fourth ten-thousand-year soul ring glowing.
Tang San fell into deep thought."You… how did you do it?"
"Endured hardships," Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly.
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