Lu Bu: If Lord Cannot Take Her as a Concubine, He Is No Hero

Lu Bu: If Lord Cannot Take Her as a Concubine, He Is No Hero

"You just need to come with us, have some fun, and relax," Aiven said.

"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing answered gently.

The next morning.

They had already left Star Luo City early, and Zhu Zhuqing had joined their group.

Aiven's next destination was Wind Spirit City, home to the Wind Sword Sect, one of the lower four sects among the Seven Great Sects.

The Wind Sword Sect's founding grounds were not within the city, but on a mountain outside it.

That mountain had been named after the Wind Sword Sect: Wind Sword Mountain.

After subduing the Wind Sword Sect,

their final stop would be Dragon Rise City, home of the single-attribute Defense Clan. Once they subdued the Strength, Defense, and Agility Clans,

this journey would come to an end. Then they would head to the Star Dou Great Forest to pick up Xiao Guang before returning to the Aiven Kingdom.

With a little girl added to the group, the journey became much livelier.

In private, Aiven carried none of a king's airs. Like an ordinary young man, he spoke freely with everyone, and the group chatted and laughed together.

This quickly closed the distance between Zhu Zhuqing and Aiven, and they got along like ordinary companions.

The usually aloof Zhu Zhuqing wore more and more smiles on her face.

She also spoke more, and she was clearly much more cheerful.

Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously, "Um, Aiven, your Soul Power is already over level thirty?"

"Level 34."

Zhu Zhuqing exclaimed, "My god, we're clearly about the same age, but I'm only level 14 while you're already level 34. That's a whole twenty levels apart."

"Aiven, just how do you cultivate?"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly thought of something. "Could it be those top-tier resources that the Aiven Kingdom Direct Academy promised could improve one's talent and Soul Power?"

"Mm, it has a lot to do with that. Otherwise, I couldn't have reached Three Rings so quickly." Aiven did not hide it. He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing. "What, are you interested?"

Zhu Zhuqing puffed out her cheeks, looking utterly adorable. "Who wouldn't be interested in resources like that~?"

Honestly, young Zhu Zhuqing was far too cute. Who would have thought that in four years, this adorable little girl would develop such a fiery, voluptuous figure?

Aiven could not help pinching Zhu Zhuqing's fair, soft, chubby little cheeks. He teased, "If I give it to you, then you'll be mine from now on~"

What Aiven meant was that she would swear loyalty and serve the Aiven Kingdom in the future. After all, once something like an Immortal Herb was used to cultivate a genius, that genius had to serve the Aiven Kingdom.

Zhu Zhuqing's little face immediately reddened. Somewhat bashfully, she said, "I-I can join the Aiven Kingdom as a Soul Master."

"Oh?"

Although Zhu Zhuqing was going to study at the Aiven Kingdom Direct Academy,

the academy did not require its Students to do anything after graduation. After graduating, they could freely choose another path—join another empire, sect, or family, or become a free Soul Master.

Zhu Zhuqing was essentially deciding her future allegiance ahead of time.

"You want to become stronger that badly?" Aiven's words carried deeper meaning, because he could sense Zhu Zhuqing's desire to grow stronger.

Determination filled Zhu Zhuqing's small face. "I do! Ever since I awakened my martial soul, my sister Zhu Zhuyun has always targeted me, suppressed me, bullied me, and even tried to kill me."

"I want to become stronger, and one day, defeat her with my own hands! Surpass her!"

"Good. You've got ambition. From now on, you, Zhu Zhuqing, are mine." As Aiven spoke, he took out an Immortal Herb and held it out before Zhu Zhuqing.

"T-This is...?"

"Narcissus Jade Bone. This is the top-tier resource I mentioned." Aiven smiled. "Absorb it. It should raise you directly to level 20."

"What! It can raise me that much?" Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.

"If not for the level 20 limit, it could raise you even higher. But it doesn't matter. After absorbing it, you'll cultivate faster from now on as well."

"Thank you, Aiven."

Zhu Zhuqing was moved again.

Having grown up in such a cold family, she had always lacked affection.

Very few people had ever genuinely treated her well.

Aiven, an outsider, was actually the first boy to make her feel such warmth.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhu Zhuqing hesitated for a moment. Then she suddenly gathered her courage, stood up, lifted herself slightly, and kissed Aiven on the cheek.

She immediately sat back down in embarrassment, not daring to look into Aiven's eyes. Her little face was flushed red.

"Uh, hehe..." Aiven froze for a moment, touching the cheek she had kissed before shaking his head with a smile. "Why did you kiss me?"

"I-I... I didn't know how else to thank you, so I could only... do this~"

"What, is your kiss that precious?" Aiven teased.

"You're awful~!" Zhu Zhuqing stamped her foot shyly.

"Haha!"

"Alright, alright, I was just joking."

The carriage was filled with laughter.

Outside the carriage, Lu Bu and the other Four People rode their warhorses, smiling as well.

Zhang Fei said, "Lord seems a lot happier!"

Lu Bu said solemnly, "If Lord cannot take this girl as a concubine in this life, he is no hero!"

Jiang Wei hurriedly reminded him, "Fengxian, you mustn't speak carelessly."

"I meant no offense toward Lord. It is simply what a hero ought to do."

Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Jiang Wei: ...

After a long while, Zhu Zhuqing had finished absorbing the Immortal Herb.

Just as Aiven had expected, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power soared from level 14 to the peak of level 20, increasing by six full levels in one go.

Zhu Zhuqing was overjoyed, and she secretly resolved that she would repay Aiven and the Aiven Kingdom in the future.

"Once we pass through the Soul Hunting Forest, we'll help you find your second soul ring," Aiven said.

Zhu Zhuqing was like a well-behaved, obedient little kitten. "Okay~"

Two days later, they passed through a Soul Hunting Forest.

They entered and helped Zhu Zhuqing obtain her second soul ring, allowing her Soul Power to break through to level 22 in one go.

Meanwhile, within those two days, what Aiven had done in Star Luo City had already shaken the continent.

The incident exploded in popularity and could be said to have spread across the entire continent.

Within Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong said, "Heh, the king of the Aiven Kingdom is truly arrogant. He actually dares to disregard the Star Luo Royal Family so completely."

Chrysanthemum Douluo gave a sinister smile. "Hehe, the Aiven Kingdom can be said to have enemies on all sides now. Not only have they provoked Spirit Hall, they have also become enemies with both Star Luo and Heaven Dou."

"Once Young Mistress Qian Renxue seizes Heaven Dou's imperial power, we can join forces with the Star Luo Empire to destroy the Aiven Kingdom first. After that, unifying the continent will be easy!"

Elsewhere, in the Crown Prince's Hall of the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue said, "This guy actually made such a scene in Star Luo City over a little girl. This should be a good thing for me, but why..."

"Why am I... a little annoyed?"

Inside Notting Academy in Notting City, Tang San and Xiao Wu rushed into Yu Xiaogang's office with a newspaper. "Teacher! Teacher! Look!"

Yu Xiaogang stared at the contents of the newspaper, his face filled with shock. "The king of the Aiven Kingdom publicly beat up the Star Luo Third Prince while he was wearing only underpants, and caused chaos in Star Luo City!!?"