Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 322 Zhu Zhuqing's Shock
Upon hearing Hu Liena's question, Dai Chengfeng was about to introduce Zhu Zhuqing's identity to her, but Zhu Zhuqing spoke first.

Her cool voice carried a declarative undertone that she herself was unaware of:

"Hello, I am Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Chengfeng's fiancée."

As she spoke, her gaze met Hu Liena's, carrying a hint of scrutiny. "I wonder who you are? What is your relationship with Chengfeng?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu'er in Dai Chengfeng's arms seemed to sense the subtle change in the atmosphere. She stopped her comfortable purring and buried her golden head deeper into Dai Chengfeng's arms, her eyes filled with a look of anticipation.

When Hu Liena heard Zhu Zhuqing's self-introduction, especially the words "fiancée," her beautiful fox-like eyes, which always carried a hint of hazy charm, widened slightly, revealing obvious surprise.

Her gaze darted quickly between Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Zhuqing.

"fiancée?"

Hu Liena looked at Dai Chengfeng and repeated a sentence, her tone carrying a sense of confirmation.

Dai Chengfeng maintained a calm and gentle expression, and did not deny the allegations.

Finally, Hu Liena looked at Zhu Zhuqing again, whose expression was calm and composed.

"I see……"

For a moment, a strange sense of loss, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred ripples in Hu Liena's heart.

But the feeling came quickly and went quickly, disappearing almost instantly.

After all, Hu Liena admired Dai Chengfeng more for his talent, his composure beyond his years, and his strength.

"The marriage alliance between the Zhu and Dai families... are you the Zhu family's fiancée...?"

As she spoke, Hu Liena suppressed the fleeting emotion in her eyes and a natural smile returned to her lips. "Excuse me, Miss Zhu Zhuqing."

“My name is Hu Liena, Dai Chengfeng’s... fellow disciple. We are both His Holiness the Pope’s students.”

When Zhu Zhuqing heard Hu Liena's introduction, she was only surprised and did not show any obvious jealousy or other more complex emotions.

"Looks like I was overthinking things..."

Zhu Zhuqing pondered to herself, the wariness in her eyes fading, and she nodded slightly to Hu Liena:

"Hello, Miss Hu Liena, I've heard so much about you from the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall."

"Me too……"

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng interrupted Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena as they finished their introductions and began their routine small talk.

"Alright, that's enough small talk, let's pause."

Say it.

Dai Chengfeng looked at Hu Liena, "Hu Liena, is there something you need that you suddenly came to see me about?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Liena's relaxed smile faded slightly, as if she had finally remembered the purpose of her trip. Curiosity and excitement rekindled in her eyes, but quickly…

Her gaze unconsciously drifted to Zhu Zhuqing sitting next to her, and her lips moved as if she hesitated.

"Um..." she hesitated slightly, "This..."

Dai Chengfeng took in Hu Liena's little actions and couldn't help but chuckle. He shook his head gently and said, "It's alright, feel free to speak. We're all family, there's nothing we can't hear."

Dai Chengfeng didn't think Hu Liena could bring any secrets that needed to be kept from Zhu Zhuqing, after all, their relationship was at most just that of friends.

Moreover, what secrets could Hu Liena possibly have?
On the other hand, upon hearing Dai Chengfeng say "they're all our own people," Zhu Zhuqing's red lips pursed almost imperceptibly, and her fingers, clasped on her knees, unconsciously curled and tightened.

But she ultimately remained silent, and no one knew what she was thinking… Seeing Dai Chengfeng's response, Hu Liena stopped worrying. A flicker of curiosity returned to her eyes, tinged with the excitement of an impending secret being revealed, and a smile played on her lips.
"Okay, then I'll just tell you."

Hu Liena's gaze was fixed on Dai Chengfeng's face, her expression filled with undisguised curiosity as she looked him up and down, as if trying to discern some clue from him:
"Dai Chengfeng, you left Wuhun City with your teacher two months ago to hunt for your fourth spirit ring, right?"

Dai Chengfeng nodded, his fingertips still casually stroking Qiu'er's back, his expression relaxed: "Yes, and then?"

Dai Chengfeng was not surprised that Hu Liena knew this information.

After all, it wasn't a secret, and he had never hidden it from anyone.

Dai Chengfeng was just curious: why did Hu Liena suddenly come to him just to ask this question?
but……

Dai Chengfeng's indifference doesn't mean that everyone else is indifferent.

"A fourth spirit ring?!"

Zhu Zhuqing, who was sitting to the side, suddenly gasped softly, then looked up sharply at Dai Chengfeng. Her clear eyes widened in surprise, and her voice trembled slightly, a tremor she herself was unaware of.

"Dai...Dai Chengfeng, your soul power is actually...already at level forty?!"

It should be noted that Zhu Zhuqing has been cultivating with all her might since childhood, and her current soul power is only at level twenty-six!

But Dai Chengfeng, who is only about a year older than her, has already reached level 40, which requires obtaining a fourth spirit ring?!

This enormous gap left the proud Zhu Zhuqing almost breathless.

"Level 40... Even if you were born with full soul power, the speed at which your soul power increases could never be this incredible! This... this is unreasonable!"

The family records and the experience of the powerful figures in the Star Luo Empire all told Zhu Zhuqing…

The speed at which Dai Chengfeng's soul power increased is simply unbelievable!

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's shocked expression, Hu Liena blinked her curious fox-like eyes, a thought stirring within her.

"When I came in earlier, I sensed a subtle distance between the two of them..."

"It turns out that this so-called 'fiancée' doesn't even have a basic understanding of Dai Chengfeng's true strength... On the contrary, I am more familiar with Dai Chengfeng!"

For some reason, thinking about this, Hu Liena felt a small sense of pride rising in her heart.

"More than level 40!"

Hu Liena spoke again, her voice carrying a hint of deliberate emphasis, successfully drawing Zhu Zhuqing's attention once more.

"More than level 40?"

Hu Liena nodded. "Yes! Not only that!"

As she spoke, she shifted her gaze from Zhu Zhuqing's face and looked back at Dai Chengfeng, her curiosity almost overflowing: "Dai Chengfeng, it's only been two months!"

"I came here today because I was curious and wanted to ask you..."

"You were only able to obtain your fourth spirit ring two months ago, and your spirit power should have only been level 40 then, so why is the teacher saying this today..."

"Your soul power level has reached level forty-nine?!"

At this point, Hu Liena's voice unconsciously rose slightly, filled with disbelief: "This...how is this possible?!"

"Two months, and he leveled up a full nine levels?! This is simply unheard of!"

"How did you do that? Could it be... could it be some kind of special cultivation technique?"

(End of this chapter)