I'm picking up fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 212 Sister-in-law, you don’t want your brother to get into an accident, do you?

The situation in the Xing Luo Empire is changing rapidly.

No one expected that the once fierce battle for the crown prince would end in such a hasty way.

In the past, the fights among the princes would always last for several years.

Even more than ten years.

This time, the outcome was decided in just one day.

Everyone was stunned. The game was over before they even had a chance to place a bet.

For a moment, all major forces rushed to the residence of the Third Prince like cats smelling blood.

However, the person responsible for receiving these people was Zhu Zhuqing.

Even though she had been away from Xingluo City for many years and was no longer familiar with many forces, the aristocratic education she received since childhood enabled her to handle these matters with ease.

And Lu Feng himself obviously had more important things to deal with.

The residence of the eldest prince.

Lu Feng raised his head, looked at the golden plaque, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The sun shone on the plaque, reflecting a dazzling light. However, compared with the past, the prince's mansion seemed to be less majestic at this time.

Outside the door, an old butler had a fawning look on his face. His wrinkled face forced out a chrysanthemum-like smile, but there was an imperceptible complexity in his eyes.

"Third Prince, you are here." The old butler bowed, with a flattering tone in his voice.

His voice trembled slightly, as if he was trying hard to suppress his inner anxiety.

The eldest prince Davis had been stripped of his family status and exiled to the battlefield of the Southern Wasteland. All his property in Xingluo City theoretically belonged to the third prince.

This mansion is no exception.

Some unnecessary servants had been sent away, leaving only a few to clean the house.

"Is sister-in-law at home?" Lu Feng asked in a calm tone with a deep look in his eyes.

A strange look flashed in the old housekeeper's eyes, and then he smiled and said, "Your Highness, the eldest lady is in the mansion. Do you want me to go and inform her?"

Lu Feng smiled and said, "No need, I will go see her in person."

According to convention, the Zhu family members who serve as auxiliary forces will also be sent to the battlefield if they fail.

The two people who can use the Nether White Tiger fusion technique can basically survive in the end, unless they have irreconcilable conflicts with the current emperor.

Although he lost his status as the head of the family, he was still able to obtain the position of earl due to his military achievements.

However, Lu Feng asked the emperor to keep Zhu Zhuyun in Xingluo City.

Emperor Xingluo agreed almost without hesitation.

He was very familiar with the Third Prince's lustful nature - after all, he himself did the same in his past.

Walking into the mansion, Lu Feng looked around.

The mansion is spacious and unique, magnificent and splendid, showing Davis's luxurious taste everywhere. In the courtyard, there are rockery and flowing water, lush flowers and trees, and the breeze brings a faint fragrance of flowers.

However, behind this prosperity, there is a sense of desolation and loneliness.

There were no people in the huge mansion. I guess Davis had dismissed most of the servants before leaving.

As the saying goes: When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter.

Those who were still willing to stay with Davis basically followed him to the Southern Wilderness, where they naturally had no shortage of opportunities for promotion.

Under the guidance of the old butler, Lu Feng walked around several corridors and finally stopped in front of an attic.

The attic is surrounded by green bamboos, and the bamboo leaves sway gently in the wind, making rustling sounds.

"Third Prince, I'm taking my leave." The old butler retreated respectfully, his back looking a little hunched.

Lu Feng looked up and saw the four characters "You Feng Lai Yi" written on the plaque in the attic. The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, revealing a sense of pride.

"Tsk, what a nice name. Davis has quite good taste." Lu Feng chuckled and pushed the door open.

Inside the house, Zhu Zhuyun heard the door open and her body trembled slightly.

She sat on the couch by the window, holding a book in her hands, but could not read a single word. Ever since she learned that she was left in Xingluo City, she had guessed her fate.

The women of the Zhu family have never been able to control their own destiny.

The only way for a loser to escape his or her destined fate is to show talent or effort far beyond the average person. However, she was mediocre, with neither talent nor enough effort.

The sunlight shone through the window onto her fair face. Zhu Zhuyun raised her head and looked at "Dai Mubai" at the door, feeling an indescribable sadness in her heart.

She didn't even have the courage to resist.

Lu Feng walked into the room and his eyes fell on Zhu Zhuyun.

She had shoulder-length hair, delicate facial features, and a black palace dress that outlined her graceful figure. The sunlight shone on her face, as if she was coated with a soft halo.

However, compared to when they first met, her heroic spirit and confidence were gone, replaced by a kind of pitiful weakness.

"boom."

When the door closed, Zhu Zhuyun's body trembled unconsciously.

She raised her head and saw "Dai Mubai" looking at her with interest, with a hint of teasing and inquiry in his eyes.

Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a few days. How are you doing recently?" Lu Feng said with a smile.

"Hmph." Zhu Zhuyun snorted, "Dai Mubai, you don't have to be so hypocritical. Just say what you want to say."

Seeing this, Lu Feng smiled.

Zhu Zhuyun's personality is somewhat similar to Zhu Zhuqing's.

However, when a person is weak, even if she is angry, others will only find it funny.

Lu Feng touched his nose and smiled faintly: "Sister-in-law, why are you so angry? As the saying goes, the winners are the kings and the losers are the bandits. When I left Xingluo City, my situation was not much different from yours now."

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath and said, "I admit that Weiss and I made a mistake at first."

She said coldly: "I never thought that your talent is so amazing. You have broken through to Soul King at the age of seventeen."

As soon as she spoke, there was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "However, you actually left the 100,000-year soul bone unabsorbed and instead offered it to the royal family. I really don't know whether you are smart or stupid."

Although her combination with Davis is slightly inferior in individual strength, the advantage of individual strength will often be infinitely weakened on the battlefield.

Command ability, on-the-spot decision-making, and resource coordination are the core qualities of an excellent general.

She has enough confidence in her husband.

If the two teams were to compete in a second match, Zhu Zhuyun would not believe that Dai Mubai, who was obsessed with women all day long, could surpass Davis in these aspects.

However, what no one expected was that Dai Mubai actually had a hundred thousand year soul bone, such a powerful weapon, in his hand.

That is the treasure that ranks first in the soul master’s dream ranking list.

What was even more unexpected was that he actually did not absorb the soul bone but kept it in storage.

On one side is the throne, and on the other side is the soul bone. If it were Zhu Zhuyun herself, she would definitely choose the latter without hesitation.

Looking at Zhu Zhuyun's slightly stubborn expression, Lu Feng's mouth corners slightly raised and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

"Sister-in-law, soul bones are just dead things, but people are alive." "Besides, when the old man passes away, the soul bones will still fall into my hands, right?" Lu Feng's tone was relaxed, as if he was talking about a trivial matter, but his eyes never left Zhu Zhuyun's face.

Zhu Zhuyun snorted coldly, with a bit of disdain in his eyes: "Your Majesty, if you absorb a 100,000-year soul bone, you may have a chance to break through to the Titled Douluo. Inheriting soul bones? Just dream on."

Lu Feng smiled and didn't continue arguing.

He stared at Zhu Zhuyun with burning eyes, and his tone suddenly became serious: "Sister-in-law, I came to see you today for something serious."

Zhu Zhuyun's heart suddenly sank, her chest rose and fell slightly, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the scroll in her hand: "You...what do you want to do?"

Lu Feng raised a sly smile at the corner of his mouth, slowly walked a few steps closer, and looked down at her: "Sister-in-law, although Davis has lost his qualifications, the old man has been suppressing me and has been reluctant to establish the position of crown prince."

He paused, his voice lowered a bit, and said tentatively: "Do you think the old man is still partial to the eldest brother and is waiting for him to come back from southern Xinjiang?"

Zhu Zhuyun's heart trembled suddenly, and a terrible thought flashed through his mind: "Has our plan been exposed?"

Ever since Dai Mubai left Xingluo City, Davis quickly won over many forces.

The connections and resources accumulated over the years have already made him deeply rooted in Xingluo City. Some forces have even become his private property and are unlikely to surrender to Dai Mubai.

Now, although Davis has left Xingluo, these forces are still his pawns. As long as Dai Mubai does not ascend to the throne, he has a chance to make a comeback.

Zhu Zhuyun lowered her head and tried to keep her voice calm: "Mu Bai, you worry too much. In Xing Luo's history, there has never been a precedent of the crown prince changing his mind from one day to the next."

"Really?" Lu Feng chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"Since I am already the future crown prince, why can't I command some people?"

His tone suddenly became sharp, his eyes like knives: "The Third Priest, the Fourth Priest, and the Seventh Priest. Three of the eight great priests of the royal family have been bribed by you."

"Sister-in-law, the power you and brother have accumulated over the years is really not small."

"You say, if the old man knew all this, I would then add some fuel to the fire." Lu Feng's mouth curled up unconsciously, revealing a bright smile.

"Sister-in-law, do you think there will be any accidents happening to my brother in the Southern Wilderness?" Lu Feng said with a smile.

Zhu Zhuyun's face turned pale instantly, as if she had been hit in the chest by a heavy hammer, and it became difficult for her to breathe. Her fingers trembled slightly, and the book slipped from her hands with a slight sound.

"It's over." She thought to herself.

She never expected that Dai Mubai would find out their greatest reliance in just a few days.

The three priests had been won over at a huge cost, and their interests had long been closely tied together.

If Davis successfully ascends the throne, these will naturally not be a problem.

But now that these secrets have been exposed, it would be tantamount to drawing disaster upon oneself.

However, Zhu Zhuyun quickly calmed down.

As the eldest daughter of the Zhu family, she has been working in the officialdom for many years. She knows that since Dai Mubai came to her to discuss these things, there is still room for improvement.

"Mu Bai, what are your conditions?" Zhu Zhuyun asked coldly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"As long as you are willing to spare your brother's life, any conditions can be negotiated."

Her voice was low and pleading: "He is your elder brother after all, and he has the blood of the White Tiger Clan flowing in his body. You will be the emperor in the future, so you have to consider the inheritance of the Dai family."

Lu Feng smiled indifferently and sat next to Zhu Zhuyun.

Zhu Zhuyun's body stiffened slightly, and a surge of shame and anger surged in her heart.

She knew Dai Mubai's character very well. When he was in Xingluo City, he was never short of women around him, and he even changed a new one every three months.

It is euphemistically called: "Don't let women erode your determination to practice."

"Huh~" Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath, and the blush on her face gradually faded away.

She is not some ignorant girl. It's just a small matter. She should just think of it as a mosquito bite.

Looking at Zhu Zhuyun's flickering eyes, Lu Feng couldn't help but feel a little funny.

He naturally guessed what Zhu Zhuyun was thinking. He was an experienced driver in his previous life and had driven all kinds of cars.

When it comes to driving skills, Zhu Zhuyun is at best just a little girl in front of him.

However, Lu Feng had no idea about her. He promised Zhu Zhuqing that he would not care about Davis's life or death, but would not embarrass her elder sister.

"Ahem." Lu Feng coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, how are you connected with the three priests?"

Zhu Zhuyun raised his head, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Why are you asking this?"

She did not hide anything and told them her contact information with the three priests one by one.

"When Weiss left, he told me to temporarily cut off contact with the three priests."

Zhu Zhuyun's voice was filled with pleading, "Mu Bai, your elder brother definitely has no intention of resisting you. He just wants to gain more resources for his unborn child."

As she spoke, she gently touched her belly, with a hint of pity in her eyes.

Lu Feng's eyes flashed with understanding: "Sister-in-law, if I want the three priests to temporarily leave Xingluo City, do you have any ideas?"

At this time, Lu Feng finally revealed his true purpose.

Since the turmoil in the imperial court, a large number of forces have gathered around Lu Feng. As the future crown prince, everyone naturally wants to seize the opportunity to curry favor with him.

Among them was Huang Yuan, one of the eight royal priests.

When Lu Feng wanted to contact other priests through Huang Yuan, he hit a wall. So he followed the clues and found out the improper relationship between the third, fourth, and seventh priests and Davis.

Huang Yuan has been sent to Longxing City by Lu Feng, and his order is to stay there for at least one month.

Of course, the statement to the public was, "The Emperor is in poor health, and the Eighth Priest went to Longxing City in person to purchase a medicinal ingredient."

Zhu Zhuyun frowned, and his fingers unconsciously rubbed the corner of the table: "The worshippers are the core strength of the royal family. It is probably unlikely to transfer three of them at once."

Lu Feng chuckled, his eyes carrying some deep meaning: "The old man is old, and there are some things he can't do. But he also cares about his reputation, so I, the prince, have to step in."

As he spoke, he took out a piece of golden gelatinous substance from the soul guide and placed it on the table.

The gelatinous substance glowed faintly in the sunlight, as if it contained some mysterious power.

Zhu Zhuyun picked up the gelatinous substance, squeezed it, and felt it was soft, elastic, and slightly warm.

"What is this?" she asked in confusion, frowning slightly.

Lu Feng smiled and said, "It's a good thing. It can make a man return to his 18th year and a woman feel like she's in her second spring."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun immediately understood.

She recalled that she had talked with several sisters about the joy of the bedroom.

She remembered that this thing should be called whale glue.

A great tonic, for both men and women.

"It's not easy to hunt for this whale glue. You need to go deep into the sea. It's best to hunt for a whale-like soul beast that is more than ten thousand years old. This will have the best effect." Lu Feng said seriously.

There was some deep meaning in his eyes, "Sister-in-law, I can't command the three priests, so I'll trouble you with this matter."

Zhu Zhuyun looked Lu Feng up and down, and suddenly an idea flashed through his mind.

She recalled how many times she had seen Zhu Zhuqing after she arrived in Xingluo City. From Zhu Zhuyun's perspective as an experienced person, Zhu Zhuqing was definitely still a budding flower.

With Dai Mubai's personality, how could he resist touching Zhu Qing?
Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but wonder, Dai Mubai's so-called search for medicine for the emperor might not be for himself?
"Mu Bai, I know a healing spirit master with excellent medical skills. Would you like me to introduce him to you?"

(End of this chapter)