Douluo Sharingan, I really didn't coerce Xiao Wu!

Chapter 147 Gradually, Cells

Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Zhu Zhuqing felt a warmth in her heart. She was already very touched that someone was willing to accompany and help her.

But she was too rational, so rational that she didn't seem like a woman. The spark that had just been ignited was extinguished by cold water.

"It's no use. The Star Luo Empire's influence is spread all over the world, and we can't contend with it now," Zhu Zhuqing said in a cold voice.

She was very rational, neither crying nor complaining, and seemed very strong, but her tone revealed despair and a sense of powerlessness in the face of fate.

Chen Xuan didn't know if she was really as mature as she seemed, but one thing was certain: after all, she was just a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl, and when she was feeling down, she needed a shoulder to lean on.

"There's always a way out. We can always find a solution. At worst, we can just stay out of the Starry Sky Forest," he comforted us.

"The Soul Beast Forest?" Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, her eyes filled with bitterness. That kind of place was no better than the Star Luo Empire.

"You'll find out when the time comes." Chen Xuan didn't explain further, after all, it wasn't the time to be frank. According to Xiao Wu's personality, she wouldn't stand idly by when her sister was in trouble.

At this stage, what he should be doing most is not the competition, but rather planning and arranging for the troubles to come.

"Zhuqing, do me a favor." Chen Xuan's smile vanished, his expression froze, and he became extremely serious.

Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback and her expression changed. The other party had suddenly become so serious and solemn. She had never met Chen Xuan before.

"What's wrong?" she asked, puzzled and worried. What had happened?

Unable to explain, Chen Xuan took an item from his storage soul tool and quickly handed it to Zhu Zhuqing.

"What is this?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the item in her hand with a puzzled expression.

A transparent glass test tube, half a foot long, contained a green liquid. It was unremarkable, and no soul power fluctuations could be detected.

Although she lacked soul power, Zhu Zhuqing could still sense the rich life essence in the liquid, full of vitality, even through the glass tube.

"What are you going to do?" Her heart skipped a beat, and she had a bad feeling.

Chen Xuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, feeling somewhat depressed. He sighed, "I hope everything will turn out well. I'll never need this thing."

"What...do you mean?" Zhu Zhuqing's expression tightened, as if he were giving his last words.

Chen Xuan shook his head and said, "It's nothing. If I die in the near future, you can inject this tube into my body. Perhaps it can save my last breath."

If possible, who would want to be injected with interstitial cells? They might just turn into a giant tree on the spot.

Hashirama cells were his last resort; by the time he used them, he probably only had one breath left.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go back." Chen Xuan stood up. It was getting late, and it was time to go back and rest.

However, just as he took a step, a smooth, white arm grabbed him.

"Why do you only tell me half of what's going on every time? Why don't you tell me what happened to you? Can't we face it together?" Zhu Zhuqing choked up, her eyes moist, tears welling up in her eyes.

Chen Xuan was stunned. When he turned around, he saw that stunning face. At this moment, there was no coldness or beauty, only deep sorrow and pain in her eyes.

"If you don't want to tell me, why did you tell me?" Zhu Zhuqing looked sad, her eyes reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She didn't understand what Chen Xuan took her for. He spoke so casually about matters of life and death, and was unwilling to tell her, deliberately making her worry?

Chen Xuan was speechless for a moment, finally realizing his mistake. He had been ignoring her feelings and being too casual.

Even the usually aloof Zhu Zhuqing is now shedding tears, which is enough to prove how worried she is about Chen Xuan's safety.

From his perspective, it might have just been a trivial remark, but from her perspective, it was a very important person about to leave, giving her final words of advice.

After the battle during the day, Chen Xuan already knew Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts. He already had Xiao Wu and a daughter. How could he handle the relationship between Zhu Zhuqing and Jiang Zhu?

Undeniably, he also had feelings for Zhu Qing, but he was well aware that they only had mutual affection and had never reached the point of being lovers.

Therefore, this is also the reason why he doesn't want to face it.

"I'm fine now, but I have a bad feeling about the future," Chen Xuan explained. He said he was just making assumptions, and things hadn't gotten to that point yet.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, her bright red eyes gazing at him quietly, clearly not believing his explanation.

Chen Xuan felt a headache coming on and quickly said, "I'm really fine. This is how it is now. Nobody can predict the future. I'm just guessing."

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, staring at him for a long time before slowly withdrawing her gaze.

A look of sadness crossed her eyes. After hesitating for a long while, she finally spoke, saying, "Don't lie to me. I can't go back now. I... I only have you left."

Chen Xuan was stunned on the spot, his mind was in turmoil, and then his whole body suddenly trembled. He looked at Zhu Qing in disbelief. These words actually came from her mouth.

This is so unlike her. She's such a cold and aloof person, and every word she says is precious. How can she be showing such a vulnerable side now?

Upon reflection, Chen Xuan could understand. Because of his involvement, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't fall for the playboy, and it was also because of him that their Martial Soul Fusion Technique failed, leading to their defeat against Davis.

It's impossible for Zhu Qing to return to the Zhu family now, nor is it possible for her to have any further involvement with Dai Mubai. There's absolutely no possibility for the two of them to be together again.

Chen Xuan felt somewhat guilty. In the end, he was the main reason why things had turned out this way, but he couldn't give Zhu Qing enough love.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, without the Zhu family, she could not return to Xingluo, and there was no possibility of her being with her fiancé. Now, all she had left was Chen Xuan, after all, she only had feelings for this man now.

She would be in great pain if Chen Xuan died, because he was the last person she loved.

Chen Xuan sighed, his eyes gradually hardening, and said, "I won't die. I won't die easily until I've resolved your troubles."

"It's getting late, let's head back."

Chen Xuan raised his hand, not giving Zhu Zhuqing a chance to speak, and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take her away from the grove.

(End of this chapter)