Virtuous Zhu Zhuqing! Trade-In for New? Fifth Update, Please Subscribe

Zhu Zhuqing explained—

"When I returned to the Dormitory last night, I saw her crying her heart out."

"So I comforted her and tried to see if I could win her over."

"Ning Rongrong has the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind her, and she's quite pretty too."

"If you can win her over, Lan, it'll greatly benefit the family's development."

Zhuge Lan: w(°ｏ°)w

Zhu Zhuqing was...

Helping him pick out a "target"?

And she was even considering the pros and cons from the perspective of the "family."

This...

I...

She...

I'm crying!

She was way too virtuous, wasn't she?!

Holding Zhu Zhuqing's hand, Zhuge Lan said from the bottom of his heart—

"Meeting you first was truly the best thing that could have happened!"

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Zhu Zhuqing broke into a smile, her eyes filled with calm acceptance.

This was the "experience" passed down by the Zhu Family.

Since she could not have him all to herself, she had to show her own value.

As long as Zhuge Lan could not live without her, her position would naturally remain unshakable in the future.

—This was the innate queenly awareness of Zhu Family women!

Ning Rongrong came over carrying her tray.

She hesitated.

Zhuge Lan and Zhu Zhuqing were seated side by side. Should she sit next to Zhu Zhuqing, or across from them?

After all...

She and Zhuge Lan had ended on terrible terms yesterday.

"Sit next to me," Zhu Zhuqing called out. "Training will start soon. Eat quickly."

One sentence resolved Ning Rongrong's dilemma.

"Okay!"

Ning Rongrong carefully sat down and buried herself in her meal.

Where was yesterday's arrogant, overbearing little princess?

Zhuge Lan could not help but feel curious.

Just how had Zhu Zhuqing talked her around to bring about such a huge change in Ning Rongrong?

This was not the right time to ask.

They silently finished their meal.

Zhu Zhuqing naturally picked up Zhuge Lan's tray and went with Ning Rongrong to wash them.

That had originally been Oscar's job.

But he still had not appeared. Unless something unexpected had happened, he was probably breaking through to Rank 30.

The Star Dou Great Forest instance is about to open.

It'd be such a waste to give such a good External Soul Bone as the Eight Spider Lances to that little punk.

I'll have to find an opportunity to snatch it away!

The only problem is explaining where it came from.

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Oh!

There was even a "trade-in for new" service.

But...

System, Soul Bones unlocked through trade-in are still free to use, right?

That is correct!

Excellent!

That was the one, then.

Zhuge Lan hummed happily to himself.

Zhu Zhu had finished washing the trays as well and returned with Ning Rongrong.

"Lan," Zhu Zhuqing said calmly. "Rong Rong recognizes her mistake from yesterday and wants to apologize to you."

"I'm sorry," Ning Rongrong said nervously. "My attitude was bad yesterday. I've already written to my father and included your request."

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Her attitude was quite sincere.

Zhuge Lan gave a slight nod, accepting the apology.

Unable to resist, he turned and asked, "Zhuqing, how did you make this little... girl realize her mistake?"

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Ning Rongrong awkwardly looked away, yet unexpectedly did not get angry.

It seemed she really had changed.

That only made Zhuge Lan more curious. How had she done it?

"Actually, I didn't say much. I'm not very good at comforting people, after all."

Zhu Zhuqing explained—

"Rong Rong isn't bad by nature, and she's smart too."

"I just told her a little about my own story."

"She figured it out on her own."

Zhuge Lan understood.

That made sense.

Zhu Zhuqing had a cold personality. She had been ostracized by her family since childhood and was not good at communicating.

She could not exactly play the role of a caring big sister.

Compared to that...

Using her own bloody personal experiences to make Ning Rongrong, who had only just been taught a lesson by reality, understand the cruel nature of the world—

That was more Zhu Zhuqing's style.

As they talked.

The three arrived at the training ground, where there was not a soul in sight.

There was still half a shichen until class began, so that was normal.

Zhu Zhuqing did not waste a single moment, pulling Zhuge Lan into training Spiral Nine Shadows.

She used hands-on practice to clear up her doubts.

They did not deliberately keep their distance during the process either, making Zhuge Lan secretly thrill at the stimulation.

Only when Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived did they restrain themselves slightly.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a while.

Then she awkwardly walked over to Tang San and Xiao Wu, quietly saying something to them.

Tang San wore his signature smile, looking every bit the modest gentleman.

Xiao Wu was even more direct.

She had already taken Ning Rongrong's hand and started whispering with her.

—Girls formed friendships at an inexplicable speed.

Zhuge Lan could not help glancing over several more times.

He was both surprised by how quickly Ning Rongrong's attitude had changed.

It seemed Zhu Zhuqing had hit hard.

And he also sighed at Xiao Wu's luck.

Unless something unexpected happened.

At least one Titled Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would personally come to Shrek to discuss the Whale Rubber trade.

When that happened...

Xiao Wu's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast transformation would have nowhere left to hide.

Getting along well with Ning Rongrong now might save her life.

He just did not know whether Hammer Tang was still nearby.

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Whoa!

Such a huge amount of Emotional Value.

Zhuge Lan swept his gaze around.

In the direction of the school gate, he spotted Dai Mubai, red with rage.

Though Zhuge Lan had restrained himself a little, he was still holding Zhu Zhuqing's hand.

Given Zhu Zhuqing's personality, wasn't it obvious what that meant?

Dai Mubai was not angry over the "hatred of having his wife stolen."

If he truly had feelings for Zhu Zhuqing, he would not have run away alone.

What angered him was—

You got won over so quickly. Doesn't that just make me look completely uncharismatic?

At least hold out for a few days!

Suddenly!

Zhuge Lan released Zhu Zhuqing's hand and let her cultivate on her own.

Then he walked toward Dai Mubai and stopped before him.

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Dai Mubai's feelings were complicated.

He had a fairly good impression of Zhuge Lan.

Martial Soul Fusion Skills all involved "Martial Soul Resonance."

Even with that as a premise,

Zhuge Lan had still "kept his distance" from Zhu Zhuqing, giving Dai Mubai the chance to pursue her first.

That was already more than considerate enough.

It was Dai Mubai himself who had failed to measure up.

But then again.

If Zhuge Lan had not appeared, giving Zhu Zhuqing more choices—perhaps even better choices—

How could Dai Mubai have failed to win her back?

After all...

The fact that Zhu Zhuqing had appeared here already represented many things.

So Dai Mubai was conflicted.

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Zhuge Lan waited until the Emotional Value dropped to three digits.

Only then did he speak—

"Mubai, you've seen it too. Zhuqing and I have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill."

"And it's not just one Martial Soul. My other Martial Soul resonates with her too."

"So..."

"Sorry, I'm going to break our agreement."

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Dai Mubai gave Zhuge Lan a deep look.

Ma Hongjun and the others nearby were all rather tense.

With Boss Dai's personality...

Was this going to be a fight to the death?!

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