Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

Chapter 223 You're just as disgusting.

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After being held by Bibi Dong for a while, Xuanming left the Spirit Temple and headed towards Shrek Academy.

It'll be evening at Yuexuan's place, but there's no rush at the Crown Prince's residence. Let's first contact Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi to see how far things have gotten in Tiandou City and whether there's any need to add fuel to the fire.

"Zhu Zhuqing! Do you even know what you're doing?!"

"That guy has been missing for half a year, and nobody knows where he's gone now! You still expect him to do anything?"

"The Soul Master Competition is just around the corner. Do you really want to die at Davis's hands? Or do you want to be imprisoned by him and become his plaything for the rest of your life?"

"My affairs are none of your business."

"..."

Upon entering Shrek Academy, Xuanming witnessed the much-anticipated argument.

Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai.

Strange, he already went to that extent last time, how come Dai Mubai still has the courage?
"what's the situation?"

Xuanming gently tugged at Xiaowu and Ning Rongrong from behind, and at the same time activated his domain to seal off the aura and sounds in this area.

"Xuanming?!" Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with joy.

"When did you come back?"

“Today.” Xuanming pointed to Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing not far away.

"Why is it like this again?"

"Don't misunderstand! Zhu Qing is sincere towards you!" Xiao Wu quickly said.

Xuanming looked speechless. "What's going on here?"

“It’s Xingluo,” Ning Rongrong explained.

“Your affairs have caused too much trouble these past few months. Xingluo has also received the news. The Zhu family sent people to Shrek Academy, demanding that Zhu Qing sever ties with you. They are probably worried that this matter will affect the Zhu family’s reputation.”

“Dai Mubai’s older brother also sent him a message, saying that he knew about Dai Mubai and Zhu Qing’s falling out. He’s been quite panicked lately, because if Zhu Qing is gone, Dai Mubai will lose the right to compete with his older brother, and his life and death will be in his older brother’s hands.”

“Even if it’s just to buy time, Dai Mubai must first repair his relationship with Zhu Qing. Otherwise, after this competition, Zhu Qing will at least be protected by our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but Dai Mubai will be finished.”

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School already possessed immense power, and in addition, they had been aligned with the Heavenly Dou Royal Family for many years. They didn't need to give Xingluo any face. Even if she tried to protect Zhu Zhuqing, Xingluo wouldn't dare to say anything.

After all, would the Star Luo Emperor dare to gamble on whether her grandfather would sneak into the palace to surprise him?
"How dare he?" Xuanming asked in confusion.

"Wasn't the lesson I taught him last time enough?"

“Of course he wouldn’t dare, but you’ve been gone for half a year, and many people are saying you’ve run away,” Ning Rongrong said.

"Moreover, it was Master who invited Zhu Qing, saying he wanted to discuss training issues with her. But I have a feeling there's something fishy about this, so the two of us came along."

"Upon arriving, I found that, sure enough, the master was interfering again."

"Yu Xiaogang? Why is he so concerned about Dai Mubai's affairs?" Xuanming asked in confusion.

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment, "It's a bit complicated. This matter is also related to Tang San."

"Tang San?" Xuanming frowned slightly.

"You might not believe it, but Tang San is a member of the Clear Sky Sect," Ning Rongrong said.

"He also possesses twin martial souls, and his second martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer!"

"My dad told me that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Tang San will be the Haotian Douluo, Tang Hao's son!"

“I know,” Xuanming said.

"How did you know?"

"Huh?" Ning Rongrong looked completely bewildered.

"How did you know?"

“I have met Tang Hao,” Xuan Ming said.

"When did you meet him? How come I didn't know?" Ning Rongrong asked in confusion.

“Back in Soto City, on the night you enrolled, didn’t I disappear for an entire day?” Xuanming said.

Xiao Wu recalled for a moment, "Your injuries back then, were they inflicted by Tang Hao?" Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow slightly, "Didn't your mother tell you?"

"My mom?" Xiao Wu looked confused.

"Does my mother know?"

Xuan thought for a moment, then said, "Go back and ask your mother."

"What kind of injury is it?" Ning Rongrong asked anxiously.

When were you injured?

"Stop, let's talk about the past another time. I'm asking about what's happening here now," Xuanming interrupted.

“Oh…” Ning Rongrong paused, organizing her thoughts.

"Simply put, Tang San comes from the Clear Sky Sect, and the Clear Sky Sect has always been implicitly supporting the Star Luo Royal Family. Grandmaster is probably thinking of helping Dai Mubai seize the throne so that in the future, the Clear Sky Sect can more easily establish cooperation with the Star Luo Royal Family."

"But Dai Mubai's individual abilities are definitely not enough to compete, so the master has been trying to find ways to help Dai Mubai win Zhu Qing back."

"Then how did you know about Tang San?" Xuanming asked.

“We know about this because of you,” Ning Rongrong said.

"Do you remember what happened at the auction? You disrupted the auction, and somehow the Zhuge Crossbow that Tang San was going to auction ended up in the hands of the Power Clan."

"Elder Titan of the Power Clan is one of the three great craftsmen of the continent. He saw the ingenuity of the Zhuge Crossbow and chased after Shrek Academy, asking Tang San to join the Power Clan. Then they had a bet, and Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer was exposed. At that time, my father happened to be discussing hidden weapons with Tang San and saw it."

"As for what happened next, I don't know much about it. You'll have to ask my dad."

"However, His Highness the Crown Prince has already contacted Tang San. You can ask His Highness the Crown Prince for details."

Xuanming nodded. At this moment, the arguing not far away gradually subsided.

Zhu Zhuqing gave Dai Mubai a cold look, then turned to leave.

Seeing this, Dai Mubai hurriedly stepped forward to try to stop her, but Zhu Zhuqing nimbly dodged him.

"Zhu Qing, do you really intend to become a traitor to the Zhu family?" Dai Mubai asked.

Zhu Zhuqing stopped in her tracks, but did not turn around. Her voice was as cold as frost: "I was originally a pawn of the Zhu family, and also a discarded pawn."

“My father never placed any hope in me, nor did he care whether I lived or died. If leaving to survive is a betrayal, then so be it.”

"As for you, I don't hate you for abandoning me and running away back then. I understand that you were afraid. But what have you been doing since you left Xingluo and escaped Davis?"

"I dare not rest for a moment at home, for fear that I will never see the sun rise again, but what about you?"

"I chased you all the way to Soto City, I chased you to Shrek Academy, hoping to work together with you, even if the final outcome still couldn't be changed, but what did you do?"

"Believe it or not, I never intended to rely on Xuanming in the first place. After all, I had too much trouble, and I didn't think he was worth the risk. You and I were on the same side, but you insulted me and him time and time again because of your ridiculous jealousy and pride!"

"What right do you have to talk about me? And what right do you have to talk about him?"

"He has always respected my choices. What about you? Have you ever respected me, even once?"

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're being subservient to me now just to survive the upcoming battle with Davis. You still resent me, thinking I betrayed you and that I'm shameless. If you had the power, you would definitely take revenge on me and torture me to protect your pathetic and laughable pride!"

"You!" Dai Mubai's face turned red from Zhu Zhuqing's words. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

He knew in his heart that every word Zhu Zhuqing said was true. His past cowardice and selfishness were now like sharp blades, tearing his self-esteem to shreds.

“Zhu Zhuqing, perhaps Dai Mubai did many wrong things in the past, but now, just as you said, you two are on the same side.” Yu Xiaogang stepped forward.

"I won't advise you to forgive him, but you should also think about yourself. Can you really stand against Xingluo on your own?"

"Don't think that Xuanming will protect you. He's already in dire straits himself. As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sect Master Ning might temporarily protect you from Xingluo because of Ning Rongrong's request, but what about the future?"

"The protection of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is not without price. In the future, you will have to obey the orders of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and you may even have to marry someone you hate. If you are unwilling, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will no longer protect you, and you will face the pursuit of the Star Luo again."

"I don't think you can't see these things clearly."

"Now, as long as you join forces with Dai Mubai, with the help of the mistress, you may have a chance to defeat your sister and the others. Only by winning this competition will you have the right to choose."

Zhu Zhuqing turned around abruptly, her eyes sharp as ice, piercing straight at Yu Xiaogang. She said coldly, "Yu Xiaogang, stop pretending to be a wise man here. Dai Mubai disgusts me, and so do you!"

"When it comes to shamelessness and disgust, even Dai Mubai is far inferior to you!"

(End of this chapter)