From Now On, Call Me Master's Wife!

"Don't kill them...!"

Watching the graceful spectacle that nevertheless sent the black-clad people falling one after another with clean efficiency, Zhu Zhuqing hurriedly cried out.

As the black-clad people fell in succession, Gu Yuena, though she could only wield the strength of a Soul Emperor, possessed combat experience inherited from the Dragon God—more than enough to easily defeat opponents of the same level.

In the blink of an eye, every black-clad person was sprawled on the ground, sunk into a baby-like sleep.

Gu Yuena clapped her hands. Not a speck of dust had touched her white dress, and she looked like a white lotus.

She stood in stark contrast to the black-clad people on the ground.

"..." Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the scene.

The black-clad people who had forced her to exhaust every effort just to barely escape had been knocked down by this woman in no time at all.

And she had not used her martial soul either!

Could this couple... both be reclusive experts?

Zhu Zhuqing's heart trembled, and she became even more eager to receive the couple's guidance.

Gu Yuena stepped closer and looked Zhu Zhuqing over again.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's figure from a different perspective—

Mm, this female disciple was excellent. She could be a wet nurse for her children in the future!

Zhu Zhuqing instinctively covered her chest. A chill rose in her for no reason, and she looked at Gu Yuena warily. "You... what are you going to do?"

Gu Yuena lifted her fair neck and snorted. "Don't address me as 'you.' From now on, I am your Master's Wife!"

"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing looked utterly bewildered.

Just moments ago, she had been very unwelcome, not even allowed through the door.

Why had her attitude suddenly changed now?

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Yuena in confusion.

Gu Yuena chuckled, patted Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder, and asked, "Do you want to become stronger?"

Zhu Zhuqing blinked, then nodded.

"Then that's enough. From now on, learn from my husband. He is the strongest person in the world and will certainly train you into a true powerhouse. All you need to do is obey my husband absolutely."

Gu Yuena thought, her ambitious husband's plan to conquer the Douluo Continent would begin with the Star Luo Empire!

"???" Zhu Zhuqing's mouth twitched. She only wanted to take a master—why did it feel like she was selling herself?

Besides, she knew Dan Heng was powerful, but calling him the strongest...

"What? You aren't willing?"

Gu Yuena frowned slightly.

"No... no, I'm willing! I... Master's Wife, I..." Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses. No matter what, Dan Heng and Gu Yuena were the strongest people she had ever seen. Learning from them could only benefit her.

Moreover, Dan Heng's presence was comforting. Staying by his side did not make her feel any aversion.

Gu Yuena tapped Zhu Zhuqing's forehead, curling her lips into a smile.

"Then stop spacing out! Come on, go home with Master's Wife! Master's Wife has a few things to tell you."

Gu Yuena led Zhu Zhuqing toward the Small Courtyard.

The Small Courtyard was at the southernmost end of the city, while they were at its northernmost end. Walking there would take more than a quarter of an hour.

Zhu Zhuqing quietly followed beside Gu Yuena and listened to her.

"First, after we return, don't mention what just happened. Just say that Master's Wife intercepted you halfway."

"Second, Husband doesn't like trouble, so he may not be willing to accept you as a disciple. When the time comes, I'll put in a good word for you, and then you do this..."

Gu Yuena transformed into a military strategist, giving Zhu Zhuqing all sorts of plans and ideas.

At the same time, she did not want Dan Heng to learn her true identity.

Otherwise, Dan Heng might think she harbored ulterior motives, which would affect their relationship.

Zhu Zhuqing memorized every point. A trace of suspicion flashed through her cold eyes.

Why did it feel like Master's Wife and Master did not have a very good relationship?

Inside the Small Courtyard.

Dan Heng was watering the vegetables in the yard, a hobby he had developed recently.

Before coming to the Douluo Continent, he had been relentlessly pursued. Later, after boarding the train, he had never had much time to tend flowers and plants.

Now that he had suddenly taken it up, he found it suited his temperament remarkably well.

"Husband!"

Hearing the voice, Dan Heng looked up. His bargain wife had brought the troublesome girl into the courtyard, one after the other.

Dan Heng frowned slightly. Bringing a member of the Star Luo Royal Family into his home would very likely disrupt his peaceful life.

Gu Yuena took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and walked to the vegetable patch, giggling. "Husband, this child is so sincere about wanting to take you as her master. I think she's a good child, so I agreed for you."

"..." Dan Heng glanced at Gu Yuena. Had she forgotten that they were only pretending to be husband and wife?

Why was she making decisions for him?

Gu Yuena spoke with perfect confidence. "Husband, this child has had a hard life, and she's so beautiful. If she goes out alone, she will definitely attract trouble. Just accept her."

Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing both looked at Dan Heng expectantly.

Dan Heng fell silent. If she truly were a girl with nowhere else to go, he might have felt some sympathy.

But Zhu Zhuqing clearly was not. She was undergoing her family's trial.

"I refuse." Dan Heng withdrew his gaze and continued watering the vegetables, as though the lush green vegetables in the field were more appealing than the two peerless beauties.

"???"

Gu Yuena's smile froze. She had not expected Dan Heng to give her so little face, refusing just like that.

She could even feel Zhu Zhuqing looking at her doubtfully.

All that talk about being Master's Wife, and this was it...?

Two patches of red crept across Gu Yuena's fair, pretty face. Her smile did not reach her eyes as she quietly threatened, "Husband, you don't want her causing trouble for you here, do you?"

"???" Dan Heng's body stiffened, and he turned to look at the two women.

Gu Yuena looked at him smugly, while Zhu Zhuqing appeared embarrassed.

"I... I'm sorry. I only wanted to take a master. If Teacher won't accept me, then I'll work here for Teacher until... until Teacher is willing to accept me as a disciple. I'm sorry!"

Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and gave Gu Yuena and Dan Heng a deep bow.

Outside, she used the image of an ice-cold beauty as her protective shell.

But now, she was only a twelve-year-old girl who had fled her homeland, lost and bewildered.

Her voice trembled, carrying the faintest sob.

Gu Yuena gave a soft snort and looked at Dan Heng with slight displeasure.

Although Zhu Zhuqing had not followed the plan, her sincere emotions moved Gu Yuena.

Dan Heng looked deeply at Zhu Zhuqing, and suddenly, an illusion came over him.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing somehow resembled himself when he had first been exiled...

Thus, Zhu Zhuqing stayed behind and made a bedroll on the floor in the sitting room.

Because Dan Heng had not given her any face, Gu Yuena sulked a little. When they went to sleep that night, she lay on the inner side with her back to Dan Heng and wrapped the entire blanket around herself like a giant caterpillar.

Freeze to death, bad husband! Gu Yuena thought.

She waited for Dan Heng to apologize to her.

After a while, Dan Heng still said nothing, and she wondered whether she had gone too far.

So she pushed part of the blanket back, allowing Dan Heng to pull it over himself.

A few seconds later, Gu Yuena turned back in confusion, only to see that Dan Heng had already fallen asleep in his clothes, sleeping soundly.

"???"