Chapter 17

Only to see Dai Mubai standing in the doorway.

He smiled obsequiously and said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Zhuqing, how did you get here?"

Zhu Zhuqing felt disgusted and furrowed her brows.

But Dai Mubai was after all a prince, so she couldn't treat him the same as others.

Dai Mubai continued smiling and said, "It's just lunch break; how about we go to the cafeteria together? I'll treat you."

Many classmates gathered around; hearing Dai Mubai say that, they couldn't help but chatter.

In the past, Dai Mubai had always been like this.

Whenever he saw Zhu Zhuqing, he would rush over to fawn on her.

But now it's not like before.

Now Zhu Zhuqing is Dai Xiyu's fiancée; the flower has an owner.

Dai Mubai doing this completely shows he doesn't put Dai Xiyu in his eyes.

It's even worse than provocation.

This is openly flirting with someone's fiancée; even the most good-tempered person wouldn't let it go.

Interestingly, just a few days ago, Dai Mubai had been defeated by Dai Xiyu.

Only a few days have passed; could he have already healed his scar and forgotten the pain?

And just then, Dai Xiyu walked over and said, "Zhuqing, you came to find me?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up; she directly ignored Dai Mubai and went to Dai Xiyu's front.

Her cheeks slightly flushed, she whispered, "Mm, Xiyu… let's go to the cafeteria together."

The shy appearance of this little girl directly made the onlookers widen their eyes.

A male student who shared a class with Dai Xiyu couldn't help rubbing his eyes, then said foolishly:

"Am I not seeing wrong? It's only been three days—what on earth happened?"

His buddy beside him raised his hand and pinched his thigh hard, making him grit his teeth in pain.

"You're in so much pain, you're probably not dreaming, but why did Zhu Zhuqing become like this?"

"Is this still Zhu Zhuqing? The world is too crazy…"

Not only the onlookers, but even Dai Mubai, who had just been ignored by Zhu Zhuqing, was stunned.

Originally, he thought that while Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Xiyu hadn't cultivated feelings yet, he still had a chance to intervene.

But he never expected that Dai Xiyu and Zhu Zhuqing's progress would be so rapid.

In just three days, they achieved what he couldn't do in three years.

Thinking this, Dai Mubai felt a tightness in his chest, making his breathing uneven.

At that moment, a scrolling prompt appeared in the upper left of Dai Xiyu's vision.

【Successfully harvested luck from Dai Mubai +200000】

He shook his head, Dai Xiyu smiled and said to Zhu Zhuqing, "Let's go, let's head to the cafeteria together."

Having said that, he didn't bother with the stunned Dai Mubai, directly took Zhu Zhuqing's soft, boneless little hand, and walked out of the classroom together.

The onlooking students now looked at Dai Mubai as if looking at a pitiful worm.

Only after three lackeys drove them away did the spectators grudgingly leave.

From now on, this Third Prince Dai Mubai will likely become a laughingstock among the nobility of the Star Luo Empire.

Among Dai Mubai's retinue, a duke's son asked, "Your Highness, what should we do next?"

Dai Mubai came to his senses, his face sinking.

He clenched his fists tightly, then slowly relaxed, and snorted coldly, "Wait for the graduation assessment—I will surely avenge this humiliation!"

Saying that, Dai Mubai curled the corner of his mouth and continued:

"This injury wasn't suffered in vain; I've already broken through to rank sixteen. Moreover, I've also received some news from my royal father."

The attendant showed a look of not quite understanding, and hurriedly asked in a low voice, "What news?"

Dai Mubai sneered again and said, "Dai Xiyu's first soul ring is merely a hundred-year soul ring!"

"Before, I fought him with pure soul power and lost; if I used soul skills, with my four-hundred-year first soul ring, the outcome would still be uncertain."

"Plus this breakthrough of mine, at the end-of-term soul duel assessment I will definitely give him something harsh."

It is precisely this breakthrough, plus the news gathered from the Star Luo Emperor, that has let Dai Mubai regain his confidence.

The year of a soul master's soul ring has a very great influence on overall strength.

The gap between a hundred-year soul ring and a four-hundred-year soul ring is extremely huge.

With such a soul ring configuration, even if Dai Xiyu's soul power is three ranks higher than his, reaching rank nineteen, he might still not be unable to win by surpassing his level.

There is still something Dai Mubai didn't say aloud.

If he gets the chance, he will surely cripple Dai Xiyu in the assessment, making him unable to use soul power ever again.

That way, Dai Xiyu would no longer be able to participate in the crown prince struggle.

Then Dai Mubai would have a chance to win Zhu Zhuqing back.

Upon hearing Dai Mubai's words, his three attendants also felt energized and all showed smiles.

They can't wait to see, on the soul duel platform half a month later, Dai Xiyu being stepped on by Dai Mubai in a sorry state.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Dai Xiyu had no idea of Dai Mubai's scheming.

He and Zhu Zhuqing, hand in hand, walked side by side on the tree-shaded path from the teaching building to the cafeteria.

As they walked, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly whispered:

"Xiyu, before this it was always Dai Mubai who actively harassed me; I never had much interaction with him."

Zhu Zhuqing also didn't know why she felt the need to explain; in fact she also knew Dai Xiyu couldn't possibly develop any misunderstanding.

We've studied together for so many years that it can be said everyone knows each other's background inside out.

What's more, the two are engaged and have been practicing dual cultivation together in bed for such a long time; their feelings have long been settled.

Dai Xiyu found it somewhat amusing and spoke up:

"I'm just wondering why Dai Mubai has become so arrogant again. He wouldn't dare act like this unless he had some backing."

Zhu Zhuqing, upon hearing this, quickly said in a low voice: "Then from now on let's not do dual cultivation anymore, so as not to hinder your strength increase."

Dai Xiyu shook his head in annoyance and said:

"How can you say that? We two are one as husband and wife; only when your strength rises can our overall strength increase."

Upon hearing the word "husband and wife," Zhu Zhuqing's delicate cheeks instantly flushed red.

She lowered her head silently, kicking small stones on the road as she walked.

Although she stopped speaking, the corners of her mouth slightly curled up, her eyes and brows curved.

After a pause, Dai Xiyu's expression turned solemn as he continued:

"Dai Mubai is nothing but a petty clown; our target should be Dai Weisi, who will be returning soon together with Zhu ZhuYun."

Hearing Dai Xiyu say that, Zhu Zhuqing also showed a solemn expression.

Her elder sister Zhu ZhuYun has always been her greatest enemy in her heart.

As the eldest daughter of the Netherworld Duke's household, Zhu ZhuYun is seven years older than Zhu Zhuqing, and likewise possesses innate seventh‑rank soul power.

When her soul power was tested half a year ago, Zhu ZhuYun had already reached rank twenty‑six, only two ranks below Dai Weisi.

Now half a year has passed; she must have made a breakthrough, possibly even reaching rank twenty‑eight.

With the same talent, there is a seven‑year gap.

To catch up, the difficulty is immense.

(End of chapter)