Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

Ursula's deep green eyes also flashed with a sharp light.

As expected! As expected of the princess of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, her actions are truly magnificent!

The value of this crystal far exceeds that of the pile of flashy but impractical little toys she brought out.

"Your Highness is truly generous." Ursula suppressed the urge to immediately devour the crystal, and carefully took the heavy blue crystal with her tentacles, feeling the powerful yet gentle energy within it, and was overjoyed.

But she maintained a calm demeanor on the surface, saying, "Then these interesting little gadgets are yours. I hope they can help you alleviate the loneliness of the deep sea."

Lan Fuzi used her soul power to gather up the pile of small toys. "Great! Thank you, Ursula the witch! You really are as amazing as they said! I'll definitely come back to play with you again!"

After saying that, she turned around impatiently, swayed her huge body, and happily swam out of the fishbone hole, eager to go back and try out her new toy.

Ursula didn't care about Lan Fuzi's rudeness; all her attention was focused on the ocean energy crystal in her hand.

The tentacles entwined tightly around the crystal, and feeling the pure energy that was almost overflowing, Ursula couldn't help but let out a low and greedy laugh.

"Hehehe... Hahahaha! Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Blue Buddha, this is truly wonderful!"

Ursula seemed to see that through this simple little whale, she could extend her tentacles to the true overlord of the deep sea and obtain that near-divine energy.

……

The nights in Xingluo Imperial City are never short of noise and extravagance, and in certain places of extravagance, the Third Prince Dai Mubai is a regular visitor.

In a private room on the top floor of a high-end club called Drunken Dream Pavilion, Dai Mubai was lounging on a bench covered with soft animal skin, one arm around a beautiful hostess, the other hand casually swirling the amber liquid in a crystal glass.

A slight smile played on his lips, and his wicked eyes occasionally swept over the dancers gracefully moving about, seemingly lost in their beauty.

However, upon closer inspection, one can discover that deep within his heterochromatic eyes lies not much genuine infatuation, but rather a lingering melancholy and resentment.

He naturally knew of Zhu Zhuqing's existence, the fiancée who was a few years younger than him and was forced upon him by his family. She was a little girl who hadn't fully grown up yet, and her strength was far inferior to Davis's fiancée, Zhu Zhuyun.

In Dai Mubai's eyes, this marriage was nothing more than another shackle around his neck, a reminder of his desperate and predetermined fate.

His talent was indeed extremely high, even surpassing that of Davis. Even under the cover of indulging in sensual pleasures, his cultivation speed never truly slowed down.

But as the outside world has seen, he was born too late. The difference of a few years is like an insurmountable barrier under the cruel competition rules of the Star Luo Royal Family.

Davis had already accumulated a profound level of soul power, and his loyalty to the emperor was unparalleled.

And what does Dai Mubai have? Apart from his seemingly enviable prince status and an inflated talent, he has nothing.

Davis never let up on suppressing and monitoring him. Among the playboys around him, who knows how many are Davis's spies?

Only when he acts like a good-for-nothing and indulges in pleasure can Davis feel a little at ease, and only then can he get a moment to catch his breath and secretly train.

This is Dai Mubai's way of protecting himself, and also a way of defying the limits of others' lives.

Chapter 82 Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Meeting

Dai Mubai knew his hopes were slim, so he just wanted to enjoy life as much as possible and numb himself before the final outcome.

But at the same time, his innate pride and unwillingness to give up prevented him from completely abandoning his dream.

He was like someone stuck in a quagmire; the more he struggled, the deeper he sank, and he could only watch helplessly as he slid into the abyss.

He also tried to increase his leverage by trying to win over Levin and Pinocchio, two geniuses with innate full soul power.

Unfortunately, the results reported by the people sent out were not ideal. Pinocchio was difficult to communicate with, and Levin was completely unmoved by the title of Prince of the Star Kingdom.

Just as Dai Mubai was somewhat irritated and downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, a trusted servant quietly approached and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Oh? Zhu Zhuqing and that Levin are in the same class? And they even have regular contact?" A strange light flashed in Dai Mubai's evil eyes as he waved away the dancers and girls beside him.

The private room immediately fell silent.

He rubbed his chin, a new idea popping into his head. He couldn't win her over with his own subordinates, but what if his fiancée tried?

Zhu Zhuqing is his fiancée, a fact known throughout Xingluo. In a sense, they are one, sharing both prosperity and adversity.

Sending Zhu Zhuqing to approach Levin as a classmate might have unexpected positive effects.

As for whether Zhu Zhuqing herself is willing? Will it be difficult for her?

Dai Mubai never even considered it. In his deeply ingrained mindset, since Zhu Zhuqing was his fiancée, it was only natural for her to do things for him and help him fight for a chance to survive.

As for her wishes and feelings, they are irrelevant.

"Go, arrange to meet Zhu Zhuqing tomorrow. Tell her that this prince wants to meet his fiancée," he casually instructed his attendant.

……

When Zhu Zhuqing received Dai Mubai's invitation, she was in her room practicing her evening meditation.

Soul power flowed slowly through her meridians, attempting to break through a subtle barrier.

Upon hearing the maid's report, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power stagnated slightly, and she almost lost her breath.

Dai Mubai? He wants to see me?

Zhu Zhuqing's slender brows furrowed tightly, her dark eyes filled with surprise and undisguised disgust.

Aside from a few awkward encounters at royal events they had to attend together, her nominal fiancé had never taken the initiative to contact her.

He spends his days in shady places, and his women come and go. He has long been a laughing stock in the noble circles of Xingluo Imperial City. What good could come of him suddenly contacting me?

A strong sense of rejection rose from the bottom of Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She did not want to see that frivolous prince who was all show and no substance.

But the words "marriage contract" were like chains, binding her hands and feet, and choking her.

In the Star Luo Empire, especially in a family like theirs, she had little right to refuse the prince's orders or her fiancé's demands.

Taking a deep breath to suppress her surging emotions, Zhu Zhuqing said expressionlessly to the maid, "Understood. Time and place."

The following afternoon, in a private room of an elegant and quiet café in Xingluo City.

When Zhu Zhuqing arrived, Dai Mubai was already there. He was dressed quite respectably today, in a well-tailored white dress with gold trim, which barely toned down his wanton air, but his lecherous eyes that looked around and his slightly pale face still revealed traces of excessive indulgence.

He saw Zhu Zhuqing, his gaze lingering for a moment on her still-childish but already beginning-formed, cool and aloof face, before casually pointing to the seat opposite her: "Sit."

His tone was flat, with a condescending casualness, as if he were addressing an unimportant subordinate.

Zhu Zhu sat down silently, her back ramrod straight, her hands on her knees, her eyes lowered, staring at the pristine white tablecloth in front of her, showing no intention of speaking.

Dai Mubai didn't care, stirring his coffee in his cup as if nothing was wrong, and lazily asked, "I heard that you and that guy named Levin with innate full soul power are in the same class?"

Zhu Zhuqing's heart stirred, and she vaguely guessed something, but she remained silent, only nodding very slightly.

"Ah."

Dai Mubai continued, "That kid is quite talented, but he's a bit arrogant. When my men tried to recruit him, they ran into a brick wall."

He paused, raised his eyes, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a wicked gaze, advising her in an unquestionable tone: "Since you and he are classmates, you should spend more time with him. Find an opportunity to tell him that as long as he is willing to pledge allegiance to me, I, the prince, will never mistreat him in the future. You should find a way to make him understand that standing on my side is more promising than following my good older brother."

Sure enough.

Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly in her heart, her dissatisfaction with Dai Mubai growing stronger.

What did he consider himself? A tool to be used at will? A lobbyist to recruit his subordinates?

As his fiancée, he never even asked her how her cultivation was going or whether she was settling in at the academy; all he did was give instructions and offer help.

Although Zhu Zhuqing knew that helping Dai Mubai was also helping herself, she just couldn't stand Dai Mubai.

Seeing that she was keeping her head down and not speaking, Dai Mubai assumed she was hesitating and softened his tone.

"Don't worry, you are my fiancée, Dai Mubai. It's most appropriate for you to do this. We are husband and wife, and if that day ever comes, you will benefit from it too."

Married couple as one? Benefits?

Zhu Zhuqing almost sneered. The day he was talking about was probably the day he would go to hell with him.

No, she might even end up in Davis's harem, since the victor gets everything the loser has to offer.

Just then, Dai Mubai seemed to suddenly think of something. He looked her up and down, a frivolous smile playing on his lips: "However, looking like a withered bean sprout right now, you probably can't use your beauty to your advantage. But we can try playing the emotional card, since we're the same age, it's easier to talk to each other."

These insulting words pierced Zhu Zhuqing's heart like a needle.

She suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai was startled by the sudden cold gaze and subconsciously avoided Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. He then became somewhat annoyed and angry: "What? Did I say something wrong? You're not even happy to do a small favor for me?"

Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip hard, almost tasting the blood.

She used all her strength to suppress the angry rebuke that was about to escape her lips.

She knew that talking nonsense with Dai Mubai here was pointless and would only be a waste of her time.

"understood."

Zhu Zhuqing neither agreed nor refused; she simply knew about it.

Dai Mubai assumed she had agreed and gave a satisfied hum: "Good to know. It's alright, you can go back now."

Chapter 83 What kind of mess is this?!

Zhu Zhuqing stood up, didn't look at Dai Mubai again, and turned to leave the private room.

Stepping out of the café, the afternoon sun was a bit dazzling, but it did nothing to dispel the coldness in her heart.

Dai Mubai's words were like a dull knife, repeatedly cutting into her heart, completely shattering her last shred of hope.

Dai Mubai couldn't give her a way out; he could only drag her into an even deeper quagmire.

But should she be sent to win over Levin?

This command, like a bolt of lightning, cleaved through some of the confusion in her mind.

A whimsical idea suddenly became incredibly clear and firm in her mind.

Why should she rely on this useless prince?

Why can't she be the one to seek Levin's support?

Dai Mubai wanted to use her as a link to win over Raven, but did he consider what if this link itself gained power, or even turned around and controlled that power?

A bold plan instantly sprouted in Zhu Zhuqing's heart.

She no longer approached Raven in order to help Dai Mubai.

She did it for herself.

She wanted to use the excuse provided by Dai Mubai to truly get close to that blond genius, not for the Star Luo royal family, not for Dai Mubai, but for her, Zhu Zhuqing, so that she could survive!

As long as her relationship with Levin is good enough, she believes that whoever wins in the end will give her a way out out of Levin's name.

However, Zhu Zhuqing would not place all her hopes on this plan. She knew clearly that in the Star Luo Empire, strength was the foundation of one's existence.

She will maintain a good relationship with Levin while steadily improving her own strength.

……

Deep within the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, in a specially renovated royal training room, a chill permeated the air, and ice crystals condensed.

This place is like a miniature ice and snow world, with extremely low temperatures and walls and floors covered with specially made ice materials.

This is the simulated training environment that the Heavenly Dou Royal Family spent a fortune to create specifically for Snow White.

Ever since Snow White awakened her innate full soul power, the entire Heavenly Dou royal family has been shaken and overjoyed.

Now, she has unexpectedly consumed rare and precious herbs in the Star Dou Great Forest, causing her soul power to soar and successfully obtaining two soul rings, thus becoming a level 22 Great Soul Master.

This has now brought immense joy to the Heavenly Dou royal family.

He was born with full soul power and became a Great Soul Master at the age of 6.

What does this mean? It means that their Heavenly Dou Royal Family is finally going to welcome a true and legitimate Title Douluo from their own family!

It should be noted that although the Tiandou Empire shares the continent with the Xingluo Empire, the royal family's voice has always been hampered by the various sects within its borders.

Ultimately, the problem lies in the insufficient strength of the royal family itself.

The Star Luo royal family has passed down the Evil-Eyed White Tiger Martial Soul through generations, possessing formidable combat power and extremely strong control over the country.

The Heavenly Dou Royal Family's inherited martial soul, the Swan, while considered a high-level martial soul, is more of a support role. With the inheritance of its bloodline, it has even shown a gradual weakening trend, making it unable to hold its own in terms of top-tier combat power.

Now, the sudden appearance of Snow White is like a shot in the arm, giving all members of the royal family hope!

A princess with innate full soul power and a mutated martial soul, as long as she doesn't die young, she will surely become a titled Douluo in the future!

At that time, the prestige of the Heavenly Dou royal family will surely reach an unprecedented height!

Therefore, the royal family granted almost all of Snow White's requests.