"Don't want me to be with anyone else?"
"Zhu Zhuqing" murmured to herself, then quietly nodded. She understood Zhou Sidong's intentions now.
"Since you're already here, make peace with it. I think you'll get used to this place soon enough." Zhu Zhuqing sighed softly and looked at "Zhu Zhuqing" as she spoke.
The matter was already settled. Zhou Sidong had brought "Zhu Zhuqing" back from a parallel timeline. No matter how unwilling Zhu Zhuqing might feel, there was nothing she could do about it.
In truth, Zhu Zhuqing understood why Zhou Sidong had done this. Everything he did was for himself.
In the main world, Zhu Zhuqing was already with Zhou Sidong. If the Zhu Zhuqing from the parallel world hadn't ended up with Dai Mubai—or worse, had gotten together with someone else—then the next time Zhou Sidong traveled between worlds and accidentally saw "Zhu Zhuqing" standing beside some unfamiliar man, no one could possibly feel good about that.
To eliminate such a scenario entirely, Zhou Sidong had no choice but to act this way.
"Hopefully so…"
"Zhu Zhuqing" sighed as well. She really had rotten luck—snatched away and dumped into this place.
Even though this was still the Douluo Continent, a world she was deeply familiar with, everything she knew… but—
The timeline was wrong.
More than three months were missing. The biggest difference was that the Zhu Zhuqing of this world wasn't a member of Shrek Academy at all—and was even enemies with it.
Over there, the tournament had just ended. Here, it had only just begun.
"Damn my luck…"
"Zhu Zhuqing" slapped her forehead and sighed repeatedly.
That first night in Tiandou City, neither of the two Zhu Zhuqings slept.
Both lay awake all night, thinking about how they would face themselves in the future.
As for Zhou Sidong—he didn't sleep either.
Holding Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, the two spent the entire night chatting. The topic?
How to deal with—and eventually win over—this "Zhu Zhuqing."
"Get lost with that 'forceful霸王硬上弓' nonsense! I'm telling you—if you dare try something like that, don't even think about touching me again!" Zhu Zhuqing was completely speechless at Zhou Sidong's terrible idea.
"Then what do you want me to do?" Zhou Sidong spread his hands helplessly.
"You brought her here. You caused this mess. I can help smooth things over once in a while, but how you win over the other me is entirely on you."
Seeing Zhou Sidong's miserable expression, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help laughing.
"When you chased me back then, you weren't this troubled. Now you know how difficult it is, huh?"
"Oh? You dare tease your husband? Watch me deal with you right here!" Zhou Sidong lunged like a hungry tiger and pinned her down.
The sun was already high in the sky.
"Zhu Zhuqing" rested briefly in her room, then quickly got up. As a soul master, missing a night's sleep was nothing.
Walking through this familiar yet unfamiliar world, the only person she could truly talk to was the version of herself from this world. As for Zhou Sidong…
"That bastard!"
Just thinking about the scene in the Star Dou Forest—where he forcefully kissed her in front of everyone—made her teeth itch with rage.
Now, whenever "Zhu Zhuqing" closed her eyes, that scene replayed vividly, as if she were reliving it.
And thinking that she'd have to see Zhou Sidong every single day from now on—the man she hated most—made her worry about how she was supposed to survive the days ahead.
When "Zhu Zhuqing" reached Zhu Zhuqing's door and raised her hand to knock—
"…!"
Indescribable sounds drifted out from inside the room.
"That bastard! He's bullying me! No—he's bullying the other me!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" was so angry her scalp tingled.
"Zhou Sidong and the other me are lovers—this is perfectly normal. What am I even doing? Eavesdropping?"
Before she realized it, her face was burning red. She quickly covered her ears and ran away.
More than an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing finally emerged, completely satisfied.
When she arrived at the pavilion and saw "Zhu Zhuqing" sitting there in silence, staring up at the sky, she walked over.
"Missing home?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly.
"Who would want to stay in that cold, loveless place?" "Zhu Zhuqing" replied in a frosty tone.
"You're with Zhou Sidong—aren't you afraid of the family?" "Zhu Zhuqing" sighed. "After all, we're both pitiful people. We don't get to decide our own fates."
She was referring to political marriages with the royal family. Her engagement to Dai Mubai had been arranged since childhood—unchangeable.
"After I got together with Sidong, not only did my family say nothing, but the Star Luo royal family even annulled my engagement with Dai Mubai," Zhu Zhuqing said proudly.
"The engagement was canceled?" "Zhu Zhuqing" was stunned. "How did Zhou Sidong manage that?"
"I couldn't do it. Only Sidong's mother could. The royals only care about利益—利益. Give them enough, and they'll do anything you want."
"Our clans are essentially one and the same. Men or women, we're all married into the royal family for one reason—the martial soul fusion skill, Nether White Tiger. That tradition has existed since our clan was founded."
"But for the royals to cancel an engagement on their own? That was unprecedented."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly.
"You have no idea how ugly Dai Mubai's expression was that day."
"Zhu Zhuqing" forced a small smile.
"To be honest, I'm a little jealous of you. You're stronger than me. Same age, same person—but completely different fates."
"I spent two and a half years in Shrek Academy. You left early and walked a completely different path."
"Your fate has already changed too," Zhu Zhuqing said gently.
"You mean… leaving my world?" "Zhu Zhuqing" froze, then seemed to understand.
"You've already left your world and come here. You won't be forced by your family anymore, and you won't have to marry trash like Dai Mubai. For you, this is freedom," Zhu Zhuqing continued.
"Freedom?"
"Zhu Zhuqing" laughed bitterly. "Maybe. But it feels like I just escaped a wolf's den and fell straight into a tiger's lair. Zhou Sidong, that bastard!"
Zhu Zhuqing burst into laughter, awkwardly easing the atmosphere.
The hatred this version of herself had for Zhou Sidong was… intense.
"There's a saying," Zhu Zhuqing smiled. "The deeper the hatred, the deeper the love."
"Him? Zhou Sidong that bastard? I won't let him off!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" clenched her teeth.
Suddenly, Zhou Sidong appeared silently behind her, wrapped an arm around her waist—
And perfectly recreated the iconic scene from the Star Dou Forest.
"Mmm—!"
"Zhu Zhuqing's" slender hands pounded against his chest as her lips felt warm and wet. Her face instantly turned crimson.
Nearby, Zhu Zhuqing stared at Zhou Sidong in horror.
This speed was outrageous!
She had just been planning to say a few good words for him—and he pulls this?!
"Zhou Sidong, you bastard!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" shoved him away, eyes reddened with fury. Three soul rings lit up beneath her feet as she launched an attack without hesitation!
"You—you're the parallel-world Zhu Zhuqing! Sorry, I mistook you for someone else!"
Even as he said that, she refused to stop. Amid her storm-like assault, Zhou Sidong dodged easily and restrained her arms.
"I'm really sorry! You and Zhuqing look exactly the same—I really got it wrong!"
"Got it wrong?"
"Zhu Zhuqing" laughed in fury. "We're wearing completely different clothes! And you still got it wrong?!"
Zhou Sidong: "…"
"You bastard! Even if I'm weaker than you, I still want to—I—"
Her chest heaved violently, anger leaving her momentarily speechless.
Watching Zhou Sidong's retreating figure, her eyes reddened, choking back tears.
"Want to beat Zhou Sidong up to get revenge for yourself?"
Zhu Zhuqing stepped beside her and patted her shoulder seriously.
"I think about it every second!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" clenched her fists, silently swearing to reclaim her dignity.
"Good. I'll help you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded.
"You two are a couple. You're not plotting against me, are you?" "Zhu Zhuqing" asked warily.
Zhu Zhuqing: "..."
As expected of me. Saw right through it.
"Honestly, he bullies me plenty too. Now that you're here, we're basically the same person—sisters, if you will."
"If I don't stand on your side, should I stand on that stinky man's?"
"The other me—do you want to become stronger? Do you want to surpass Zhou Sidong and take revenge?"
"Of course I do!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" answered without hesitation.
After seeing this world's version of herself dominate the arena yesterday, she desperately wanted to become just as strong—no, even stronger than Zhou Sidong.
"Good."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded with satisfaction and took out an immortal herb.
"Eat it."
She handed over the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, an immortal herb Zhou Sidong had obtained during his fourth trip to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eyes.
"This is…?"
"Zhu Zhuqing" stared at the herb in her hands, utterly confused.
"Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone. What's your current soul power?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
"Th-thirty-six."
Her voice was soft, embarrassed.
"After taking it, you'll break through to forty. I'll be honest—it's a herb that rapidly increases soul power," Zhu Zhuqing explained.
"Rapidly increase soul power? Four levels at once?! That's impossible!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" examined the herb in disbelief.
"The world is vast—anything is possible. I grew stronger the same way. If you want to become stronger and defeat Zhou Sidong, eat it."
Under Zhu Zhuqing's urging, "Zhu Zhuqing" stared at the herb for a long time.
Finally, she swallowed it.
The Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone dissolved instantly, turning into a warm current that surged through her body.
"Zhu Zhuqing" immediately sat down cross-legged and began absorbing its medicinal power.
Only then did Zhu Zhuqing relax.
Using soul transmission, she scolded, "You were way too reckless! You scared me!"
"As long as she takes the immortal herb, it's worth it. After watching your match yesterday, she was deeply shaken."
"I had no choice. Once there's a goal, there's motivation," Zhou Sidong replied via soul transmission from the shadows.
"The price is too high! I can feel how much she hates you. You have no emotional foundation with her, and you did that just now—it'll only make her hate you more!" Zhu Zhuqing said sternly.
"Love or hate—it's already done. If I'd given her the herb, she wouldn't have taken it."
"But if it's you, that's a different story."
Zhou Sidong knew Zhu Zhuqing too well.
"Later, take her to the Sunset Forest to get her soul ring. I'll follow behind."
"Got it."
Zhu Zhuqing sighed as she watched the other herself absorb the herb.
I understand why Sidong is doing this—but this method is way too extreme. Anyone else would try to gently make amends. He's just making her hate him more…
Is it really possible that the more you hate, the more you love?
By noon, "Zhu Zhuqing" finished absorbing the herb.
Her soul power successfully reached level forty.
"This is unbelievable… Level forty already."
Feeling the dramatic change in her body, she was stunned.
In her understanding, soul masters could only improve through hard cultivation. Even rare medicines merely increased efficiency—not outright power.
But this herb…
Four levels in one go.
Unthinkable.
"Let's go. Time to head to the Sunset Forest and hunt a soul beast."
Zhu Zhuqing appeared.
"So fast?" "Zhu Zhuqing" asked in surprise.
"Of course. If you want to grow stronger, you don't waste time. We'll get your fourth soul ring today."
Wrapped in a black cloak, "Zhu Zhuqing" followed Zhu Zhuqing out of Qian Renxue's residence.
Zhou Sidong followed silently from the shadows, guarding them.
"Just the two of us going to the Sunset Forest—won't that be dangerous?" "Zhu Zhuqing" asked in the carriage.
Back at Shrek Academy, they always went in groups.
"Don't worry. I'll protect you. If that's not enough, I'll call Sidong over. How about that?" Zhu Zhuqing smiled, hugging her.
"No!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" shook her head decisively.
The Sunset Forest.
The two disembarked—one cloaked in black, the other walking with sharp vigilance.
"You're level forty now. Your fourth soul ring's absorption limit is five thousand years. We'll aim for something close to that," Zhu Zhuqing said.
"How did you absorb a ten-thousand-year ring as your fourth?" "Zhu Zhuqing" asked immediately.
Clearly, she was tempted.
"My situation was special. I had taken Fiery Apricot Delicate and Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass. Those herbs no longer exist."
"If you want a ten-thousand-year ring… I'm afraid…" Zhu Zhuqing said regretfully.
"I got greedy." "Zhu Zhuqing" smiled faintly. "Thank you—for the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone."
"No need to thank yourself."
Zhu Zhuqing draped an arm over her shoulder.
Behind them, Zhou Sidong moved quietly.
Suddenly—
A three-eyed creature leapt from the trees and lunged at him!
Meanwhile, the two women advanced cautiously through the forest.
Their goal was clear—her fourth soul ring.
The Sunset Forest was perilous, teeming with soul beasts, including ten-thousand-year ones.
Suddenly, a massive purple shadow flashed ahead—
A Ghost Tiger, its body covered in mottled violet patterns. Half the size of Zhu Zhuqing's ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger.
Estimated age: four to five thousand years.
"Perfect."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled faintly and vanished like black lightning.
Before "Zhu Zhuqing" could even react, the Ghost Tiger was slammed down right in front of her.
"Absorb it. Around forty-five hundred years—perfect for you."
She was dumbfounded.
That speed… reinforced her desire to grow stronger.
"Next time… I want to defeat my own soul beast," "Zhu Zhuqing" said.
"Deal."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded in understanding.
After killing the Ghost Tiger, "Zhu Zhuqing" began absorbing the soul ring.
Zhu Zhuqing kept watch.
"Rustle—"
Movement in the grass.
Her vigilance spiked—
"Zhuqing, it's me."
Zhou Sidong emerged, covered in blood.
"You're injured?!" Zhu Zhuqing rushed over.
"I'm fine. It's the soul beast's blood."
"I ran into a sixty-thousand-year Three-Eyed Demon Fox. Took everything I had to kill it."
He took out two soul bones.
"This is a sixty-thousand-year Spirit-Condensed Charm Skull."
"And this—fifty-thousand-year Evil Demon Orca Left Arm Bone."
"Give these to her for me."
"You should give them to her yourself," Zhu Zhuqing said softly, seeing his condition.
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