A Choice and a Way to Survive
King's Mansion
The heavy doors opened, and Bai Wanwan led Zhu Zhuqing inside.
As soon as I stepped through the gate, I saw three tall men standing on each side, and in front of me stood a burly, fierce-looking middle-aged man with several hideous scars on his bare arms.
"Meng Li greets Young Lady."
A middle-aged man Meng Li bowed to Bai Wanwan.
As Meng Li moved, the men standing on his left and right sides bowed almost simultaneously.
These seven people were recruited into the King's Mansion by Bai Wanwan a year ago at the Soto Grand Soul Arena. They are a team of seven, all of whom are Soul Ancestor. Their fighting style is ruthless and bloodthirsty, and they advocate the Mad Dog Tactic. Their battle name in the Soul Fighting Arena is the Fierce God Battle Team.
Their record in the Soul Fighting Arena is excellent, maintaining a record of 31 wins out of 46 matches to date.
Get up.
"You guys shouldn't go to the Soul Fighting Arena lately. Keep a close eye on the gate."
Bai Wanwan raised her hand and led Zhu Zhuqing deeper into the King's Mansion.
"Yes, Young Lady."
After Meng Li stood up, he gestured with his eyes to the people standing on either side of the door to close the door.
On a flat path.
Bai Wanwan smiled at Zhu Zhuqing's hesitant expression and said nothing.
Soon, they entered a garden filled with all sorts of blooming flowers.
In the center of the garden, two swings were set up. Bai Wanwan walked straight to one of the swings and sat down. Her azure eyes looked at Zhu Zhuqing, and she slowly asked, "Zhuqing, is there something you want to say?"
"Hmm~"
Zhu Zhuqing hummed in agreement and sat down on the swing next to Bai Wanwan.
"I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you right now, so I'll be leaving later. But I won't forget your kindness in saving me back then, and I'll do my best to help you if needed in the future."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression was serious, but a hint of confusion appeared in her eyes.
A sense of confusion and uncertainty about where to go from here.
Originally, she came to the Heaven Dou Empire from the Star Luo Empire to find Dai Mubai, to deal Dai Mubai the Star Luo Imperial Family's iron-fisted rules, and to explore their own lives together.
But when she finally found Dai Mubai, she was truly disappointed.
Because Dai Mubai chose to escape, to sink into depravity and accept the iron-fisted rules of the royal family, but she did not want to accept that fate. She wanted to live, she simply wanted to live, and she did not want to accept the iron-fisted rules of the royal family.
Disappointed with Dai Mubai, the reason she didn't leave Suotuo City was that she owed Bai Wanwan a debt of gratitude. She planned to repay the debt, or at least some of it, before leaving to find a glimmer of hope for herself.
But after learning Bai Wanwan's true identity, she felt that even if she stayed here, she wouldn't be able to help much.
"Leave?"
So where are you planning to go?
Bai Wanwan gently pushed off with her legs, causing the swing to sway gently.
"Have no idea."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head slightly.
She wanted to find a glimmer of hope for herself, but she had no idea where that glimmer of hope lay.
"I also know some of the rules of the Star Luo Imperial Family."
"The position of Heir Apparent belongs to the capable; the fate of the loser is either death or life imprisonment."
"You saw Dai Mubai's situation the other day. If you're hoping for something from Dai Mubai, you might as well hope that Dai Weisi suddenly dies and the position of Heir Apparent falls directly into Dai Mubai's hands."
Bai Wanwan's voice was very calm, so calm that it was completely undisturbed.
And the facts were exactly as she said.
Why did Dai Mubai run away from the Star Luo Empire to the Shrek Academy in the Heaven Dou Empire? It was because he couldn't see any hope of victory and was afraid to take a chance.
Therefore, hoping that Dai Mubai can regain his confidence and defeat Dai Weisi in a fight is actually less desirable than hoping that Dai Weisi will suddenly die.
After all, during the years that Dai Mubai had been in the Heaven Dou Empire, Dai Weisi hadn't been idle. Of the two princes, one had fled in disarray, while the other had thrived in the court, accumulating a wealth of political resources and capital that had fallen into Dai Weisi's hands.
Without outside help, Dai Weisi, relying on his influence and power in the Star Luo Empire, could probably easily defeat three Dai Mubai without even breaking a sweat.
It's important to understand that the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire are quite different. In the Heaven Dou Empire, fratricide must be carried out in secret, but in the Star Luo Empire, it's an open secret.
If the emperor were to eliminate you openly, he would not only remain silent but would even praise your outstanding abilities, deeming you the perfect candidate for the future Heir Apparent.
I'm not going to count on Dai Mubai anymore.
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, seemingly pondering, or perhaps trying to find a glimmer of hope for herself.
"How about you stay and help me with some things?"
"My status makes it inconvenient for me to interfere in the affairs of the Star Luo Imperial Family, but protecting someone from them is not difficult."
"However, I don't need a flashy vase, do you understand what I mean?"
Bai Wanwan's tone was completely calm, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.
And that is indeed the case.
For her, protecting Zhu Zhuqing was just a matter of course.
If things go smoothly, setting up a hidden trap is also a good option, but only if that trap meets her expectations.
Otherwise, deploying a useless hidden weapon is pointless.
"You... you're willing to help me?"
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with excitement and surprise.
"Well, that's on the condition that you demonstrate sufficient value; after all, there's no such thing as a free lunch."
Bai Wanwan nodded gently.
"I see."
What do you need me to do?
Zhu Zhuqing nodded heavily, her expression serious and earnest.
"You should focus on your cultivation first."
"Your current strength is too weak."
Bai Wanwan smiled and pointed in one direction, "Go that way, the second to last room is your room."
"I see."
Zhu Zhuqing got up from the swing, gave Bai Wanwan one last grateful look, and then walked in the direction Bai Wanwan pointed.
Watching Zhu Zhuqing's departing figure, Bai Wanwan swung on the swing by herself, a thoughtful look on her face.
After a while.
Bai Wanwan stopped swinging on the swing and got up to walk to her room.
She took some injuries from Tang Hao's angry attack head-on.
Although Azure Dragon Heart Crown has the ability to heal her injuries, the healing speed is not fast, so she plans to go back to her room first to recover before preparing for the next move.
Enter the room.
After glancing at the room's furnishings, Bai Wanwan sat cross-legged on the bed, closed her eyes, and began to channel her Soul Power to heal her injuries.