Chapter 549

"Uh..."

The other party knelt directly. Qin Jian subconsciously stepped aside and scratched his head, saying, "I feel ashamed to accept this kneeling thanks. You'd be better off being grateful to Zhu Zhongye; it was he who promised to support Zhuqing with all his might that I decided to help you."

"Thud."

The next moment, even Zhu Zhongye knelt down, saying in a deep voice, "It is because the Chief Judge is broad-minded that we have this reunion. I already knew about the poisoning incident earlier, and I originally thought..."

"Thought that this time it was truly over, but I didn't expect the Chief Judge to still notify me to bring people out today. To be honest..."

He looked up at Qin Jian and said, "I thought what I would see would be Zhuyue's corpse, and I had even prepared to collect the body and fight the Chief Judge to the death..."

Qin Jian crossed his arms and smiled indifferently: "She is also just a chess piece, nothing more than a foolish woman, why dwell on it? As for you... if you feel bad or uneasy, how about coming to my Judgment Hall to be a Spirit Judge?"

"Me? A Spirit Judge?!"

To Qin Jian's surprise, Zhu Zhongye's expression was as if he had won the lottery: "That would be wonderful! I have always liked the role of judging in the Judgment Hall; this is the most suitable thing for me to do. It's a pity that as a branch member of the Zhu Family, I never pass the political vetting every time I apply to join..."

Qin Jian: "......"

When he met this person outside Slaughter City in his early years, the man was already hunting down Evil Soul Masters, and he had made a living hunting Evil Soul Masters all these years, so he was indeed an excellent candidate for a Spirit Judge.

"Then it's settled. You go to the Star Luo Imperial City Judgment Hall and wait for me tomorrow..."

Qin Jian held Zhu Zhuqing and stepped onto the Light Sword to fly up: "From now on, Zhu Zhuyue is already dead. As for what identity you use to be with her, that depends on how you handle it yourself..."

After resolving the matter of Zhu Zhuyue, Qin Jian and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Zhu Family.

But they discovered that Zhu Youling, who they thought would be the hardest nut to crack, had actually taken the initiative to hand over the command of the Zhu Clan Private Army, which served as an explanation for the poisoning incident.

"In that case, Zhuqing, you have basically established a firm foothold..."

Inside the room, Qin Jian held Zhu Zhuqing and petted her like a cat: "Having subdued the branch families, you now have support internally. Next, abolish the Zhu Family's own training system and send all the disciples to the Spirit Master Academy to cultivate; that way, you will have grasped the future of the family..."

"You can handle the subsequent operations however you like; it doesn't matter if you mess it up. As for Guibao Douluo, I'll leave her to be your personal guard..."

He stroked Zhu Zhuqing's hair and said, "I am generally only good at formulating grand plans and directions; I am not good at minute operations. So, what I can do, I have already finished."

"You're leaving?!"

Zhu Zhuqing looked up abruptly, the reluctance in her eyes seemingly about to drown him.

Qin Jian was silent for a moment, then finally smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I can still stay with you for a while longer. I have to wait until you are used to being the Head of Family, otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy."

Zhu Zhuqing just looked up at him, looking and looking.

She remembered when they parted five years ago; he had been forced by circumstances then, but he still intended to keep her by his side. What about this time...

"Stay for three more days before leaving, okay?"

She took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to be willful, and said softly: "I know you have your own things to do. I could tell from that incident with Xiao Wu earlier that you are also in a hurry. Then... don't be greedy for the romance of the moment... we will have plenty of time to be together in the future..."

And I should also work hard, work hard to stand by your side in the future and face those storms with you...

"Okay..."

Qin Jian slowly hugged her tight, unwilling to let go for even a moment: "I will stay with you for these three days..."

It was precisely because of the tenderness of these girls that he could never let go, and no matter how many dangers lay ahead, he could walk forward firmly...

For the three days, it was said he would be with Zhu Zhuqing the whole time, but on the last night, Xiao Wu really couldn't help it and snuck into Zhu Zhuqing's room.

"Zhuqing, I have to go..."

The next morning, in the small courtyard.

Qin Jian touched the hair bun he had just styled for Zhu Zhuqing and smiled slightly: "Actually, you really don't have to be too sad this time. It takes at most a day to fly from Heaven Dou City to Star Luo Imperial City. I will find a few days every month to fly over and stay with you, okay?"

"Ah! Really?"

The little kitten, who already had tears in her eyes, was instantly pleasantly surprised, her eyes shining as if they were glowing.

"Mm."

Qin Jian suddenly pulled her into his arms: "As my strength improves, my Speed will naturally get faster and faster. When I reach the Title Douluo level in the future, perhaps I can cross the Dalu in half a day."

Now Zhu Zhuqing really had no sadness or reluctance left, and even pushed him: "Then hurry up and go, don't waste time. I... I will always be here waiting for you to come see me..."

"Okay."

Qin Jian no longer hesitated, pulled Xiao Wu who was to the side, and got on the Light Sword together.

"By the way, Qin Jian..."

Zhu Zhuqing raised her head, looking very worried.

"Mm, what is it?"

The flying sword stopped.

"That..."

Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a long while before looking up and asking with concern: "Are your legs weak?"

Qin Jian: "......"

"You shouldn't have much strength left, will your waist hurt? How about... rest for another day... Pfft!"

As she spoke, she couldn't hold it back anymore and covered her mouth, laughing until she was shaking like a flower in the wind.

Qin Jian had an indifferent face.

"Hahaha..."

Guibao, the head maid who had been acting as a background board to the side, finally couldn't help it either and burst into a fit of laughter.

Over this period of time, as the time spent together grew longer, her awe of Qin Jian had diminished significantly.

"You just wait, daring to mock me! If I don't make you unable to get out of bed for three days next time I come, I won't be called Qin Jian!"

For the sake of his dignity, he decided to restart the Ocean's Tear next time.

"Whoosh..."

Finally, Qin Jian held Xiao Wu and turned into Sword Light, disappearing completely.

Zhu Zhuqing's laughter gradually faded, her gaze staring blankly at the direction where Qin Jian disappeared. Sunlight fell on her, leaving a faint shadow, and she was lost in a trance...

It was just that Guibao Douluo behind her was a bit confused, because that last sentence of Qin Jian's had too much ambiguity...

It wasn't just Zhu Zhuqing who mocked her...

"Senior Guibao..."

Zhu Zhuqing's voice startled her out of her chaotic thoughts.

"Hmm, what is it?" she asked.

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and said: "During that ambush, he once said he was trapped, but he always refused to tell me what that power was. You were nearby at the time, so you should have sensed something, right? Can you tell me?"

Guibao Douluo's expression tightened: "I have never seen that kind of power, but I can be certain that it is no longer a power that a Title Douluo can unleash."

"So, is there an existence far beyond a Title Douluo plotting against him... I understand..."

"Then, is there also some other plotting involved with what is on me...?"

Zhu Zhuqing slowly clenched her palms, her vigilance toward the Assessment on her own body increasing by a few degrees...

(End of this chapter)