In Douluo Continent, I am the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Even the Martial God Douluo Xian Lin'er, one of the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, has surrendered. In order to save her life, she is said to be going to become the vanguard general in the attack on Shrek City and has been ordered to confiscate the Sea God Pavilion's properties in the Heavenly Soul Empire."

"Those old fogies aren't necessarily loyal to the Sea God Pavilion. You, Lu Qingshuang, have only been at Shrek Academy for less than four months, and you already consider yourself the Sea God's most devoted follower? How laughable!"

After saying that, Chen Yu slammed the token on the table, then walked out of the office without looking back.

The moment she heard the door close again, Lu Qingshuang felt as if all her strength had been drained, and she slumped into a chair with a thud.

She awakened her martial soul at the age of thirteen and cultivated to the Soul Emperor level at nineteen. Through the matchmaking of the Sea God family, she joined Shrek Academy, was valued by Chen Yu, and became the captain of the Shrek team.

During the lowest point of her life, no one offered Lu Qingshuang any help; she had to carry it all on her own. Her becoming the captain of the Shrek team was all based on her immense talent. As for Chen Yu, there was no gratitude or favor he showed her; it was all just a transaction.

But... she didn't understand why Chen Yu would say these things to her. Was he afraid that Lu Qingshuang's loyalty wasn't enough and that there was a hidden danger if she stayed in Shrek City?

Or perhaps they were afraid that punishing Lu Qingshuang without cause would cause controversy, so they gave her a chance to escape Shrek City as a sting operation, using Lu Qingshuang's life to deter those petty people who spread rumors in Shrek City.

Having come from a brothel, Lu Qingshuang would never believe the nonsense of those in power. If she hadn't been so easily swayed by those plagued nobles, she would never have been sold into a brothel.

After some thought, Lu Qingshuang decided not to accept the mission to go to Lingdou City to oversee the battle. Don't ask why, the answer is that she, a courtesan, was born without authority and could not suppress those "arrogant and fierce soldiers".

What a joke! She dared to take off her clothes in public. What's so embarrassing about admitting to being a courtesan in front of everyone? She's been with Shrek Academy for less than four months. Asking her to go to the battlefield for the Sea God Pavilion? Hmph, you're dreaming!

Of course, she didn't intend to leave Shrek City just like that. Before the Douling and Xingluo Empires completely fell, the flames of war wouldn't reach here. Even if she needed to take refuge, there was no rush.

With that thought in mind, Lu Qingshuang put the token back in its place, closed the window, and left the office. Before leaving, she made sure to lock the door.

"Let's go check out the Tang Clan headquarters first, and find something to do while we're at it, so that that little bitch Chen Yu won't assign me any tasks."

Lu Qingshuang murmured something and left Poseidon Island directly, mechanically kicking her long legs backward, her thoughts drifting away to who-knows-where.

"Honey, Lu Qingshuang, I need to talk to you about something. Could we speak in private for a moment?"

Just then, a slightly frivolous voice rang out. Lu Qingshuang came back to her senses and subconsciously looked in the direction from which the voice came. A young man in brocade robes who looked to be no more than twenty years old came into her view.

"Since you have something to discuss with me, let's find a suitable place to talk in detail."

Lu Qingshuang bowed slightly and gestured for them to enter towards the entrance of Shrek Academy.

And so, Lu Qingshuang followed the young man in the brocade robe into a teahouse.

"I've heard that Lu Qingshuang, the current captain of the Shrek team, is incredibly beautiful. Seeing her today, I can confirm that she is indeed extraordinary."

As soon as Lu Qingshuang sat down, the young man in the brocade robe delivered his words of praise as expected.

"You're too kind, young master."

Lu Qingshuang slowly stood up and respectfully cupped her hands towards the young man in the brocade robe to show her respect.

"Alright, alright, no need to be so polite, let's get down to business."

The young man in the brocade robe said solemnly, "I wonder if Miss Lu would be interested in returning to her original profession... Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to insult Miss Lu, I just want to... want to use Miss Lu as a mother..."

"Don't worry, our Fire Dragon Clan is very sincere and can offer a 100,000-year soul ring as an exchange condition."

The young man in the brocade robe didn't spell things out clearly, but any normal person could understand the meaning behind his words: he simply wanted to spend a 100,000-year soul ring to buy Lu Qingshuang's bloodline.

"The situation is dire right now, and I'm not in the mood to focus on my pregnancy. Let's forget about this kind of deal."

If it were a normal girl, she would probably have slapped the other person for proposing such an outrageous deal. But Lu Qingshuang was an exception; she didn't have the shame that a normal woman should have, so of course she wouldn't get angry over something like this.

Lu Qingshuang didn't even glance at the young man in the brocade robe. She stood up and made as if to leave the teahouse.

Yes, she lacks the sense of shame that a normal woman should have and can face her past openly, but that is not a reason for others to make a fuss about her past as a prostitute!

"Wait a moment!"

The young man in the brocade robe suddenly stood up and blocked Lu Qingshuang's path. "Miss Lu, don't be in such a hurry. If you're unwilling to sell your bloodline, that's fine. We can still do a one-off deal, right? Five million gold souls for one time!"

As he spoke, the young man in the brocade robe rubbed his hands together, making a move to untie the ribbon around Lu Qingshuang's waist.

Upon seeing this, Lu Qing's eyes narrowed, and he grabbed the young man in brocade robes by the shoulder, throwing him to the ground.

"Young master, young master, are you alright?"

Two burly men rushed into the private room and immediately began to check on the young man in the brocade robe.

A woman in black appeared behind Lu Qingshuang without her noticing and held a short knife to her neck.

Sensing the killing intent emanating from behind, Lu Qingshuang sneered, "Young Master Zhuo, and three other seniors, I am ordered by Miss Chen Yu to travel to Lingdou City to oversee the battle on a chosen day. If I, Lu Qingshuang, fail to arrive at Lingdou City on time, can you bear the consequences?"

Upon hearing this, the young man in brocade robes lying on the ground was clearly stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered.

"Miss Lu, to tell you the truth, as long as you are willing to let my wife carry my bloodline, the Crimson Dragon Clan will do everything in its power to send us both overseas, far away from this war."

The young man in the brocade robe said earnestly, "Once the child is born, whether you stay with me or return to Douluo Continent is up to you. You still have the right to choose your own destiny. What's wrong with that?"

Lu Qingshuang said expressionlessly, "Your suggestion is good, but... I refuse. I can pretend today's events never happened. What you do, what you want to do, has nothing to do with me, Lu Qingshuang. I don't want to interfere, and I can't interfere!"

After saying that, Lu Qingshuang shoved the woman in black behind her and walked out of the private room without looking back.

After leaving the teahouse, Lu Qingshuang headed towards the Tang Clan headquarters, plotting to complain to Chen Yu and Huo Yuhao.

They're just after Lu Qingshuang's body, aren't they? Fine, very well. If she wreaks havoc on the Sea God Pavilion, she's not Lu Qingshuang! (End of Chapter)