Absurd and Ridiculous!

Seeing that the woman had no reaction, Yun Feng continued:

"You don't need to worry about anything else. My name is Yun Feng. I'm twelve years old, a level-forty Soul Ancestor, just one soul ring away from breaking through. And I'm not ugly, either."

The moment he said that, the woman finally reacted. Her beautiful eyes were filled with shock, and none of her earlier despair remained.

After carefully examining the man before her, the woman noticed something.

Although he was dressed rather finely, he did not seem like a noble. Combined with what he had just said, she quickly concluded that he was likely a commoner Soul Master.

And he was alone!

But none of that was the key point. The key point was that he was a level-forty Soul Ancestor at only twelve years old!!!! What kind of heaven-defying monster was this?!

Even those born into great sects or Spirit Hall could not achieve that, could they?!

At that thought, the woman's gaze quickly shifted from shock to suspicion.

Seeing the look in her eyes, Yun Feng did not conceal his strength. He fully revealed his aura.

The instant his Martial Soul appeared, the woman's body dipped slightly, trembling several times. It was entirely instinctive! Yet it was precisely because of this that she was completely stunned for a moment. The man before her had not been lying.

What he had said was actually true. Most importantly, he had made her Martial Soul tremble in fear!

Her Martial Soul might not have been among the absolute top tier, but it was not far from one.

At the very least, she had never experienced such a reaction even when facing top-tier Martial Souls.

Who exactly was he?!

The woman was filled with curiosity toward the talented young man before her. Her curiosity completely overwhelmed the shame and indignation she had felt moments ago.

"Don't worry. I'm not the kind of man who abandons a woman after having his way with her. As long as you don't betray me, I won't leave you behind. What do you say?"

Yun Feng spoke with great sincerity. At least, in his view, even if he took on an extra burden, he would not be losing out. After all, she was quite beautiful.

Even if she was just a pretty vase, she would still be pleasant to look at!

Besides, he knew quite a few dual cultivation techniques, and those were excellent ways to increase strength.

So taking responsibility was no big deal.

At the very least, he would not abandon women like Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang, much less act like Tang San had in the original timeline.

After Xiao Wu sacrificed herself, Tang San knew that using soul bone skills would consume her soul, yet he still kept shouting Invincible Golden Body!

After Yun Feng finished speaking, the woman across from him fell into a brief daze.

She had clearly thought of something, and sorrow once again filled her heart.

Seeing that he still could not persuade her, Yun Feng curled his lips. He no longer wanted to keep pestering her.

Whether she lived or died had nothing to do with him anymore.

He promptly finished his breakfast and began packing his things.

"Since you don't agree, miss, I won't say anything more. I have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first!"

Just as Yun Feng was about to leave after saying that, the woman finally snapped out of her daze.

"Thank you, benefactor. My name is Zhu Zhuqing. Please allow me some more time to consider this matter."

The woman's words instantly halted Yun Feng in his tracks, his face filled with disbelief.

Zhu Zhuqing? It was not as though he had never considered that she might be Zhu Zhuqing. After all, the black clothes and those obvious physical features gave it away.

Of course, the most important thing was that Yun Feng had not seen any cat ears. Her image in his previous life had been animated, so it was perfectly normal that he did not recognize her when the real person stood before him!

But according to the original story, Zhu Zhuqing should not have been injured at this point in time, should she?

After all, she had not suffered such serious injuries when she went to take Shrek Academy's entrance test.

Could his appearance have triggered the Butterfly Effect, affecting even Zhu Zhuqing, who was far away in the Star Luo Empire?

Otherwise, there was no way to explain it!

But now Yun Feng finally understood why Zhu Zhuqing had fallen into a daze as soon as he said those words.

So she had thought of Dai Mubai, that irresponsible man.

However, after learning that she was Zhu Zhuqing, Yun Feng was no longer in a hurry to leave. Instead, he asked directly, "You said your name is Zhu Zhuqing?"

But Yun Feng's words, along with his expression, instantly put the girl on guard. Her body even trembled.

"Uh, you don't need to be so tense. I'm not here to capture you, so don't worry!"

Only after Zhu Zhuqing saw that there was truly no greed in Yun Feng's eyes did she relax somewhat. However, even more doubts arose within her.

Her cold voice carried a trace of confusion.

"Why do you know me?"

Yun Feng smiled, but he had already prepared an excuse in his heart.

"I like gossiping when I have nothing better to do, so I know quite a few things. Besides, your name isn't exactly a secret."

Yun Feng's explanation was fairly reasonable. After all, for many commoners, gossip about those lofty noble lords was exactly what they loved most.

It was only natural for such stories to spread widely.

After remaining silent for a moment, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated. Looking around at their surroundings, she finally said:

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have doubted you, benefactor."

Yun Feng waved his hand, indicating that he did not mind.

"These wounds don't look like they were caused by soul beasts. Could the rumors be true?"

"Did your fiancé really abandon you? Were you being hunted down when you ended up in a place like this?"

Though it was difficult for Zhu Zhuqing to speak of it, she still nodded.

But that nod seemed to drain all life from her, as though it had also ripped away her spine.

After all, being abandoned by one's fiancé and hunted by one's own family were things that would be unbearable for anyone.

Absurd and ridiculous! Seeing Zhu Zhuqing like this, Yun Feng did not particularly care. He merely continued speaking to himself.

"Although I don't fully understand, from what I know, you're overthinking things. Are the shackles of worldly convention really that important?"

"And you came here this time to find that fiancé who abandoned you, right?"

"A marriage contract is nothing more than a worthless piece of paper. There's no need for you to let a sheet of paper bind your entire life!"

"Do you really think that without you, your clan will be abandoned by the Star Luo Royal Family?"

"Of course not. Without the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the Star Luo Royal Family would lose much of its deterrent power."

"And does that fiancé of yours really know about everything you've done?"

Yun Feng's words were like sharp blades, piercing directly into the depths of Zhu Zhuqing's heart.

Was this really worth it? Zhu Zhuqing fell into confusion again. This time, however, she did not remain silent. Perhaps she had gone too long without having a proper conversation with anyone.

At that moment, she felt an overwhelming need to speak her mind.

She released all the emotions she had suppressed for so long.

"It's not a matter of whether it's worth it, nor is it a matter of whether he knows. I simply don't want to die!"

"Even if I don't care about that marriage contract, the Star Luo Empire will not let me go. Only by becoming stronger will I have even a sliver of hope!"

"That is why I ended up here. I was pursued by my sister, fell off a cliff, plunged into a waterfall, and drifted here!"

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