Chapter 210: with translation of chapter title

210. Chapter 210 Zhu Zhuqing: I'm about to die

Thinking of this, Dai Mubai felt a surge of anger in his heart.

He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing, and Dai Mubai said in an off tone:

"Zhuqing, just now it was clearly you who threw yourself into my arms, yet now you say you got an electric shock, that you unintentionally fell into Qianxunji's embrace—do you think I'm blind? Do you think I'm an idiot?"

Zhu Zhuqing: "......"

Zhu Zhuqing froze instantly; she never expected that her beloved Dai Mubai would not believe her.

After two years together, what kind of person is she, Zhu Zhuqing—don't you, Dai Mubai, know?

Sad, so sad.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't hold back her tears; two drops rolled down, her red eyes staring straight at Dai Mubai as she choked out:

"Mubai, what kind of person am I—don't you know? How could you say such things doubting me? Are you also saying Zhu Zhuqing is a vain slut?"

"Hmph!" Dai Mubai gave a cold snort, as if he didn't see the tears on Zhu Zhuqing's face.

In his view, Zhu Zhuqing throwing herself into Qianxunji's arms in public was nothing short of a slap to his face.

He, Dai Mubai, is a prince of the Star Luo Empire, of noble status, yet Zhu Zhuqing's action made him lose all face—how could he face others?

Thinking of this, Dai Mubai was filled with anger and snapped:

"Yes, you Zhu Zhuqing are just a slut."

"Wuu... wuu..." Zhu Zhuqing wanted to cry out loud, but with so many people around, crying would be extremely embarrassing.

So she could only hold back her tears, though they kept sliding down.

Qianxunji witnessed this scene and thought to himself, "Dai Mubai really isn't a decent person."

He could clearly feel that Zhu Zhuqing really had an electric sensation in her body just then, causing her delicate body to go limp and collapse, whereupon he instinctively caught her.

Moreover, once Zhu Zhuqing regained her strength, she instantly broke free from his embrace.

This clearly shows that Zhu Zhuqing is indeed a good girl.

And yet Dai Mubai, having such a good girl, doesn't believe her—what a waste of such a good girl.

Such a good girl, and you Dai Mubai don't cherish her—then let Qianxunji take care of her, for Qianxunji loves to help others.

Qianxunji suddenly reached out to wipe the tears from Zhu Zhuqing's left cheek; just as he was about to wipe her right cheek, Zhu Zhuqing, like a startled bird, glared fiercely at Qianxunji and snapped:

"Don't touch me—it's all your fault. Although you are the exalted Pope of the Spirit Hall, the sole Divine Abode on the continent, don't assume every woman likes you; please show some self-respect."

Qianxunji looked at the fiery, unyielding Zhu Zhuqing; not only was he not angry at her disrespect, he admired her all the more.

This shows Zhu Zhuqing is not a vain woman.

After all, with such noble status and immense power, following him Qianxunji would almost possess everything on the continent; few women could resist such temptation.

Furthermore, Zhu Zhuqing's situation calls for a man as powerful as he; Zhu Zhuqing is a smart girl and understands this as well.

But Zhu Zhuqing refused.

Good, not bad—this girl, Qianxunji has decided to make her his.

Qianxunji suddenly reached out and seized Zhu Zhuqing's throat, his icy voice sounding:

"Zhu Zhuqing, you dare to be disrespectful to me? Then, as the Pope, I grant you death."

Qianxunji did not truly intend to kill Zhu Zhuqing; he merely wanted her to see Dai Mubai's true colors more clearly.

So he applied a bit more force, right?

"Huh... huh..."

Zhu Zhuqing felt excruciating pain in her throat, as if it were clamped by iron pliers, her breathing somewhat restricted, her throat emitting a "huh-huh-huh-huh" sound, her usually beautiful face now flushed red.

Amidst the pain, Zhu Zhuqing turned her gaze to Dai Mubai nearby and, struggling, said:

"Mubai, I... I'm in so much pain, please save me, save me!"

However, Dai Mubai stood frozen on the spot, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Dai Mubai never imagined that Zhu Zhuqing merely raising her voice to Qianxunji would prompt him to seize her throat, intending to make her feel excruciating pain and suffer to death.

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's pleas for help and seeing her painful struggle, Dai Mubai also wanted to rescue her.

But Qianxunji is the Pope of the Spirit Hall, the sole Divine Abode of the continent; if Dai Mubai chose to save Zhu Zhuqing, wouldn't that make him an enemy of Qianxunji?

In that case, a single finger from Qianxunji could crush him.

No, he absolutely must not offend Qianxunji for Zhu Zhuqing's sake—women can be done without, but life cannot.

After all, he only has one life, whereas Dai Mubai in this lifetime could have at least fifty, if not a hundred, women.

If Zhu Zhuqing dies, he can just find another—ten would do.

Even if they aren't as well-built as Zhu Zhuqing, finding a few more will suffice.

Thinking this, Dai Mubai treated Zhu Zhuqing's pleas as if he hadn't seen them, merely glancing at her indifferently.

Zhu Zhuqing watched Dai Mubai's demeanor, and her heart sank to the depths.

Before, when Dai Mubai pursued her, he said that if any danger arose, he would immediately stand in front of her.

But now, when she faced danger, Dai Mubai stood frozen in fear, letting her suffer and struggle, not daring to utter a word.

Actually, if Dai Mubai had spoken a word of plea for her, Zhu Zhuqing would have been satisfied.

Yet Dai Mubai never dared to utter a single word pleading for her to Qianxunji from start to finish—and that is what chilled her most.

"Hmph, what vows of eternal love, what promises to always shield you—just empty tricks."

Fortunately, fortunately Zhu Zhuqing has always kept herself pure, knowing Dai Mubai is lustful by nature.

Therefore, whenever Dai Mubai asked her to give herself to him, Zhu Zhuqing refused, feeling they must marry first.

She even never let him kiss her.

Looking back now, her insistence was correct; otherwise, having encountered danger today with Dai Mubai saying nothing, she would have died of disgust.

Now, since Dai Mubai neither rescues her nor pleads for her, Zhu Zhuqing has completely lost hope in him—her heart is dead.

Then, Zhu Zhuqing no longer glanced at Dai Mubai, instead looking at Qianxunji who was within arm's reach, and said coldly:

"My disrespect toward you is my fault; you may kill me, but please do not harm my family, I beg you."

Qianxunji shook his head, and his large hand directly loosened.

"Cough cough... cough cough..."

Zhu Zhuqing coughed violently; after coughing for a while, she lifted her head and stared at Qianxunji in puzzlement, asking doubtfully:

"You won't kill me?"

Qianxunji smiled upon hearing that, and said gently:

"Zhu Zhuqing, why would I kill you? Am I, Qianxunji, such a narrow-minded person?"

Zhu Zhuqing: "???"

Zhu Zhuqing, filled with doubt, asked again:

"Then just now, why did you go out of your way to choke my throat with such force, almost killing me?"

(End of chapter)