Zhu Zhuqing didn't hide anything. Xu Xin had a child with him, and he didn't seem like a bad person.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing still told him.
Zhu Zhuqing could tell that the person in front of her was a powerful figure. If he wanted to kill her, it would be easy for him. There was no
point in hiding it. Xu Xin nodded thoughtfully: "Zhu Zhuqing, the Zhu family of Xingluo."
"Combined with the Xingluo Empire's method of selecting the crown prince and the relationship between your Zhu family and the royal family."
"You escaped to find that good-for-nothing, right?"
That good-for-nothing, right? That good-for-nothing.
The senior actually knew about her affairs, and it seemed that he also knew Dai Mubai...
The word "good-for-nothing" struck Zhu Zhuqing's heart. Good-for-nothing, the person she had traveled thousands of miles to find was actually a good-for-nothing.
"Senior, what do you mean by that..."
Zhu Zhuqing asked uncertainly, a bad premonition rising in her heart.
Xu Xin smiled faintly, "It's nothing, you'll know when you get there."
"Soto City, it's a good place."
Looking at the girl before him who dared to face her fate, Xu Xin was quite impressed.
Just daring to escape from the Zhu family was already quite courageous, far better than that womanizing golden-haired loser.
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth, "Senior, could you tell me about Dai Mubai?"
Xu Xin was taken aback, then shook his head, "What impact would it have on you if you knew? You'd still go to him in the end, wouldn't you?" Zhu
Zhuqing bit her red lips lightly. Yes, what good would knowing do? She still couldn't escape this fate.
Fate, perhaps, was already predetermined; being powerless was often the norm.
"If I could, I wouldn't want to follow him, I want to escape this fate."
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth, speaking softly, her eyes filled with deep resentment. She had already tried her best, what else could she do?
Born into the Zhu family, powerless to change her fate, this was destiny.
Before Xu Xin could say anything, Xu Ruoruo, nestled in his arms, whispered, "Daddy, this girl is about to cry, you can't say anything!"
Xu
Xin gently rubbed her head. "Ruoruo, don't talk nonsense."
Although he had noticed, it was still too blunt to be so direct in front of the girl.
Xu Ruoruo pouted, realizing she had said the wrong thing. She jumped out of Xu Xin's arms, ran to Zhu Zhuqing, and took Zhu Zhuqing's hand.
Feeling the warmth in her hand, Zhu Zhuqing's usually cold face softened slightly.
Seeing his daughter like this, Xu Xin smiled contentedly. His little darling was indeed heartwarming.
"Zhu Zhuqing, why do you insist on going to him?"
Xu Xin asked, voicing his doubts. When reading the original novel, Xu Xin had been curious. Even if it was fate, there were clearly other ways. Why did she have to go to Dai Mubai?
She had already escaped, a bright future awaited her, why did she have to follow that blond-haired guy?
"This is my fate, there's nothing I can do about it."
Zhu Zhuqing gave a bitter smile and spoke helplessly.
"The Spirit Hall, the Shadow Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Heaven Dou Empire."
"You could join any of these forces and escape your ridiculous fate, why don't you choose one?"
Xu Xin's words startled her, then she said helplessly, "I'm someone the Star Luo Empire's royal family wants. Do you think those forces would offend an entire empire for my sake?"
Zhu Zhuqing was clear about her own situation.
Xu Xin nodded knowingly, realizing he had oversimplified things.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, although it had no grudges against the Star Luo Empire, would still be willing to hand Zhu Zhuqing over if the benefits were sufficient.
The Heaven Dou Empire? Joining wouldn't end well for you, and they might not even send anyone to protect you. Of course, if you became the woman of some nobleman, that would be a different story.
As for the Spirit Hall? Perhaps it was a good place, but they wouldn't protect Zhu Zhuqing to the death unless you knew someone high up, like Qian Renxue.
But this was too difficult for the lonely Zhu Zhuqing.
Therefore, no matter which faction she joined, it wouldn't be a long-term solution for her.
Following Dai Mubai might offer a glimmer of hope, and the original story proved this path was correct, only it went against her true nature.
In Douluo Continent, one is not in control of one's own destiny; perhaps this was the fate Zhu Zhuqing spoke of.
If Xu Xin didn't possess this heaven-defying martial soul, he might be even worse off than Zhu Zhuqing.
Even as a transmigrator, without this heaven-defying martial soul, she could only survive in this precarious situation, potentially losing her life for the sake of immortal herbs.
Just finding the location of immortal herbs might be fraught with danger.
Looking at Xu Xin, and then at the little one holding her hand, Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have thought of something. She knelt before Xu Xin: "Senior."
"Please teach me how to escape this fate."
Zhu Zhuqing wasn't stupid; this was the Star Dou Great Forest. Who would casually bring their daughter here?
Either you're incredibly strong, or you're insane.
Clearly, the person before her was the former.
Remembering what the other person knew about her and what they had said,
Xu Ruoruo immediately ran to Xu Xin's side and quietly looked at her sister.
Xu Xin smiled faintly; she wasn't completely stupid.
"Get up. I do have a way, but why should I help you?"
Xu Xin asked.
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth, stunned. Yes, why should the other person help her? What benefits could she offer?
There's no such thing as a free lunch; if there is, it's just not time for you to pay.
Xu Xin admired Zhu Zhuqing. Compared to the Shrek Seven Devils, Zhu Zhuqing had the least talent, but she was the most hardworking.
And not everyone possessed Zhu Zhuqing's tenacious character.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't say a word, just knelt there.
Xu Xin didn't say anything either, just watched.
Time passed slowly. Xu Xin had the ninja soldiers grill some meat, and he and Xu Ruoruo ate it.
Kind-hearted Xu Ruoruo obediently gave Zhu Zhuqing some things, and Xu Xin didn't stop her. He let his daughter do what she wanted; it wasn't a big deal. He would spoil his daughter.
Three days passed like this, and Zhu Zhuqing knelt for three days straight, showing no sign of giving up.
"Daddy, how long does this older sister have to kneel?"
Xu Ruoruo asked softly. She knew this was her father testing her sister, and she didn't interfere.
"Ruoruo, how long do you think it's appropriate for her to kneel?"
Xu Xin asked affectionately, looking at the little girl.
"I...I don't know, it's up to Daddy."
Xu Ruoruo shook her head vigorously. Although she liked this older sister, it was an adult matter. Her mother had said that children shouldn't interfere in adult matters.
Seeing how sensible her daughter was, Xu Xin couldn't resist hugging her. She was so well-behaved.
Taking Xu Ruoruo, Xu Xin went to Zhu Zhuqing: "Kowtowing!"
(End of Chapter)