In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 180 Are you here to kill me?

"Indeed." Xiao Chenyu nodded in agreement. "Most teams don't have that kind of attack power to break through their defenses. Of course, except for us! With the captain and Ling'er there, we can definitely break through their defenses."

Long Ling'er smiled but didn't say anything; it was indeed easy for her to break through her defenses.

As they were lost in thought, both teams left the field, and the host began to announce the start of the next match.

Tian Dou Royal Academy was not matched with any strong teams, and their opponents conceded defeat directly, ending the day's competition uneventfully.

That night, Tang San, whose injuries had stabilized under Jiang Zhu's treatment, slowly woke up.

"Blue Silver Grass is indeed a useless martial soul." He stared blankly at the roof, his heart filled with resentment.

He didn't blame his teacher Yu Xiaogang's tactics; he only blamed himself for not being strong enough, for his martial spirit not being strong enough. If they could withstand the attack, victory would surely belong to them.

"I should prioritize enhancing my physical strength when choosing my fourth spirit ring," he thought to himself.

Since Blue Silver Grass is not feasible, the choice of spirit rings should naturally revolve around the Clear Sky Hammer spirit, with the aim of building a solid foundation. Revered as the number one weapon spirit in the world, and capable of allowing Tang Chen to cultivate to level 99, the Clear Sky Hammer spirit is far superior to the Blue Silver Grass spirit!

Thinking this, he closed his eyes again and went back to sleep to rest and recover from his injuries.

The next day, he got up early and, despite his injury, went to the stadium with the team.

Because Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu withdrew their spirit fusion skill early, apart from the external wounds caused by the ice and snow and the shock to their internal organs after landing, their injuries were not serious. Moreover, there was a healing spirit master in the team, and after a night of rest, they were fine.

Playing is fine, as long as you don't encounter strong teams and engage in high-intensity battles, there shouldn't be any major problems.

After the draw, they did not encounter any strong teams and won the game by relying solely on the two brothers, Graphite and Stone Mill.

The rest of the time, of course, is spent watching the game in peace.

Tang San's injuries had not yet fully healed, and he was not prepared to return to the academy to practice the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.

At this point, it was already the 20th day since the start of the qualifiers.

In the afternoon, within the territory of the Star Luo Empire, outside Xijin City.

"The person has been delivered, and we will be leaving now," the envoy from the Heavenly Dou Empire said, bowing slightly.

After politely declining to stay overnight, the envoy from the Heavenly Dou Empire led his team back the way they came.

"Your Highness, Miss Zhuqing, would you like to rest in the city for a while?" The envoy from the Star Luo Empire bowed to the carriage.

"Very well." Dai Mubai's calm voice came from inside the carriage.

The envoy, who had his head slightly lowered, flashed a hint of disdain in his eyes. He responded with a soft "Yes," and ordered the procession to escort the carriage into the city.

Before long, the two were settled in a small, exquisite courtyard next to the city lord's mansion.

"Your Highness, Miss Zhuqing, your meals will be delivered shortly. Please rest well today, and we will set off again tomorrow." The envoy cupped his hands in greeting, gave his instructions, and led his team away.

"Zhu Qing." Dai Mubai turned around, only to see her back as she walked towards another room.

A wicked glint flashed in his eyes, and veins bulged on his forehead. "You bitch, how dare you ignore me!" he cursed inwardly, then turned and walked toward another room with a grim face.

"Ha, our playboy really hasn't changed a bit," Davis said coldly from behind a tree not far away.

"Judging from Zhu Qing's attitude, it seems that he has seen through his character, which is a good thing," Zhu Zhuyun said with a smile.

"Let's go. As expected, our playboy is going to run away again tonight," Davis said, turning around with a smile.

Returning to the country means he might be killed by him, and he doesn't believe that Dai Mubai would not want to escape if given the chance.

His father, the emperor, probably considered this point, which is why he chose Xijin City, near the Star Dou Great Forest, as the handover location. Perhaps, this in itself was a test.

This applies not only to Dai Mubai, but also to him.

If Dai Mubai escapes, his father might consider him reckless and disgraceful, even bringing shame to the royal family. Dying outside would at least save him from bringing shame upon his return. However, if he doesn't escape and then kills Dai Mubai, he might disappoint his father, at least in terms of family ties. After all, he's his own son, and deep down, his father would surely hope he would consider family ties and not kill his younger brother; imprisoning him and sparing his life would be a good option.

Now, it remains to be seen what Dai Mubai will choose.

The deeper meaning was analyzed by Zhu Zhuyun, who also came up with the plan and believed it was a good opportunity for Zhu Zhuqing to see Dai Mubai for who he really was.

Dai Mubai abandoned Zhu Zhuqing before, and this older sister also thinks that he will do it again this time.

It must be said that his fiancée understands human nature even better than he does, making her a great help to him.

Most importantly, they were truly in love. Otherwise, he might actually be a little afraid of the person in front of him.

Of course, I'm a little scared now, though only in bed.

Lost in thought, she nodded slightly. "Zhu Yun, you set up this scheme to let Zhu Qing see Dai Mubai's true character, but now it seems a bit unnecessary."

"It's alright, escaping and dying out there is a good reason," Zhu Zhuyun said calmly.

A quick glance around revealed that there weren't many guards around the courtyard.

I agree. Davis nodded slightly, then pulled Zhu Zhuyun along and turned to leave.

"The surrounding defenses aren't very tight, and Xijin City just happens to be approaching the Star Dou Great Forest." Inside the house, Dai Mubai's eyes flickered.

In his view, his father's decision to place the handover here was reasonable. After all, he had been in exile for so long, and a grand return would inevitably attract gossip and rumors. Moreover, it might give Davis the opportunity to set up ambushes along the way.

Judging from the respectful attitude of the leader before him, he should be one of the Emperor's men, not Davis's. The reason he was cold outside the city was to test the attitude of the newcomers.

However, no matter what, he would rather leave this place of trouble than return to Xingluo City.

With his abilities, he wouldn't have a bad life anywhere. But staying in Star Luo City, he would not only suffer from Davis's exclusion, but also from all sorts of disdain.

To flee and then be repatriated is an extremely shameful thing.

Thinking this, I sat on the edge of the bed and quietly regulated my breathing.

That night, in the early hours of the morning, Dai Mubai once again took advantage of the darkness to climb out of the window and leave.

This time, everything went very smoothly. Although he encountered guards along the way, he managed to evade them all.

Two quarters of an hour later, he successfully jumped off the city wall and arrived outside the city. Without the slightest hesitation, he ran straight towards the Starry Sky Forest.

At the same time, there was a knock on the door inside the courtyard.

"Who?" Zhu Zhuqing woke up instantly.

"Zhu Qing, it's me," Zhu Zhuyun said softly.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression changed instantly, but she quickly recovered, calmly got out of bed, walked to the door, and opened it directly.

"Are you here to kill me?" he asked directly.

Zhu Zhuyun shook her head, "My silly sister, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done it long ago. Why wait until now?" Then she sighed, "You've already escaped, so why did you still participate in the Soul Master Competition and expose yourself?"

"Is it to help Dai Mubai?"

(End of this chapter)