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When he finished speaking, Dai Xiyu had already walked to the doorway.

Looking at Dai Xiyu's back, Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and said:

"Fine, I'll bet with you; I hope you don't go back on your word!"

Dai Xiyu took Zhu Zhuqing's soft, boneless little hand, and without looking back said, "A true man, once his word is out, even four horses cannot take it back."

Having said that, he turned and left together with Zhu Zhuqing.

Just as the two left the doorway, Dai Mubai flew into a rage and slammed his fist onto the podium table.

"Bang!"

With a dull thud, the podium table instantly gained a large hole, wood chips flying.

Seeing this, most of the onlooking students, fearing trouble, hurried away.

Some bold ones came over to flatter Dai Mubai, while speaking ill of Dai Xiyu behind his back.

No matter who loses face today, these people see only future interests.

Even if Dai Xiyu is eloquent, that hundred-year first soul ring remains an indelible stain.

And on the other side.

Just after Dai Xiyu left the classroom, a notification popped up again in the upper left of his vision.

【Gain from Dai Mubai's fortune +200000】

【Gain from Zhu Zhuqing's fortune +300000】

……

It seems that the retort, "Whether you call off the engagement or not is none of my business; I won't be shameless enough to covet your sister-in-law," not only dealt a blow to Dai Mubai but also once again gained Zhu Zhuqing's favor.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing had her arms around Dai Xiyu's right arm, her whole body practically leaning on him.

Zhu Zhuqing, this iceberg, is now completely melted by Dai Xiyu.

It's a pity they're both still too young to take further action and reap a large amount of fortune.

If Zhu Zhu Yue were already an adult, Dai Xiyu might tonight become a fortune tycoon sitting on millions.

Upon reaching the academy gate and boarding the duke's carriage, Zhu Zhuqing then asked:

"Xiyu, Dai Mubai slandered your first soul ring; why didn't you refute him?"

Dai Xiyu smiled and said:

"It's good that there's a misunderstanding; it lets me strike unexpectedly. This is a life-and-death struggle; I actually hope everyone misunderstands, so that the enemy is clear while I remain hidden, giving me the advantage."

Zhu Zhuqing realized, saying:

"I see, so you've been hiding your strength all along, only revealing your true power when Dai Mubai challenged you?"

Dai Xiyu smiled without a word, neither admitting nor denying.

Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and then said, "Indeed, that's the reasoning, though it does leave me feeling a bit wronged."

Dai Xiyu lightly replied, "How could sparrows know the ambition of swans? I don't care at all about those people's attitudes, so how could I feel wronged?"

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up, and she became a little lost in thought.

She murmured:

"The saying 'How could sparrows know the ambition of swans?' is indeed a vivid metaphor. Those noble youths, constantly indoctrinated with profit‑first thinking, have long forgotten the true essence of martial soul cultivation; they are truly like sparrows beneath the swan's feet."

Dai Xiyu nodded and said, "What they think and do is their business; I only need to defeat all enemies in martial soul combat, and that's enough."

Zhu Zhuqing broke into a smile and said, "Then I'll help you stay low‑key; I'll go tell my third sister shortly and ask her to keep the secret as well."

Zhu Zhuqing is the fourth daughter of the Netherworld Duke; the third sister she mentioned is naturally Zhu Zhu Yue.

The Netherworld Duke has three daughters and one son in total; the eldest daughter is Zhu Zhu Yun, and there is also a second son named Zhu Zhu Feng.

Originally, it was precisely because the second son had a child, while the princes numbered three.

Thus, the Netherworld Duke strove to have more children, giving birth to Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing.

If Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing were not girls but boys, the Netherworld Duke would likely have to keep trying, aiming for a fifth and sixth son.

There's no helping it; this is the rule of the Star Luo imperial line and the Netherworld Duke's lineage.

The number of girls bearing the Netherworld Spirit Cat martial soul must equal the number of princes; if it falls short, they must keep having children.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing proved themselves, coming forth without bearing a son; otherwise the duchess would have suffered again.

Among the three sisters, the eldest, who is the most talented and oldest, has always been the imagined rival of Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing.

Because in the Netherworld Duke's household, no matter how many daughters there are, eventually only one will remain, just like the imperial princes.

As the eldest with the best chance to win the competition, Zhu Zhu Yun naturally does not see eye to eye with her two younger sisters.

Whereas Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing, both belonging to the weaker faction, have a relationship that is not stiff.

Precisely for this reason, Zhu Zhuqing can easily say that she will get Zhu Zhu Yue to help keep the secret.

Nowadays, only a handful of five people know that Dai Xiyu possesses a thousand‑year second soul ring.

They are Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhu Yue, the Netherworld Duke and his duchess, and the Star Luo Emperor.

Keeping a secret is not difficult.

Upon returning to the duke's residence, Dai Xiyu explained to the Netherworld Duke his desire to stay low‑key.

Given the Netherworld Duke's status and position, he would naturally not go about broadcasting this.

Moreover, he promised Dai Xiyu that, when he enters the palace tomorrow, he will also mention it to the Star Luo Emperor, and together they will help Dai Xiyu "stay low‑key."

Dai Mubai, far away in the imperial palace, is naturally kept in the dark.

He probably even dreams at night of defeating Dai Xiyu and taking Zhu Zhuqing away.

That night, Dai Xiyu continued to share a bed and cultivate together with Zhu Zhuqing.

While siphoning fortune for himself, he also boosted Zhu Zhuqing's fortune and soul power.

The night passed without a word.

Early the next morning, before finishing his training, Dai Xiyu conveniently opened the Fortune Store.

【Fortune Balance：1181221】

【This month's listed products are as follows (updated after the 25th）】

【hundred-year soul ring：1000 Fortune】

【five-hundred-year soul ring：6000 Fortune】

【thousand-year soul ring：10000 Fortune】

【divine soul ring：1000000 Fortune】

【ten-thousand-year right arm soul bone：200000 Fortune】

【soul power (1st level)：110000 Fortune】

【free attribute points：180000 Fortune】

【third martial soul (random)：5000000 Fortune】

【a bag of gold soul coins (1000 pieces)：1000 Fortune】

……

After a day of practical combat the day before yesterday, Dai Xiyu felt that he had more or less adapted to the increase in soul power.

So this time, he did not suppress his strength again.

Focusing his mind on the soul power option, he directly chose to purchase.

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -110000】

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -130000】

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -150000】

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -170000】

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -200000】

【Successfully purchased soul power (1st level), Fortune -250000】

……

Having purchased six times in a row, the price of soul power also kept rising.

The last purchase even cost 250,000 Fortune.

After six purchases, the price for the next soul power had risen to 300,000 Fortune.

But Dai Xiyu's remaining Fortune was only 170,000, which was insufficient to purchase.

However, even so, Dai Xiyu could feel that the soul power within his body was countless times stronger than before.

Opening the status bar again, it showed that Dai Xiyu's soul power had reached level 28.

(End of chapter)