Resolution

"They couldn't possibly be up to something bad again, could they? No, I have to go take a look myself. I can't let some outsider steal my man."

The moment she thought of this, Xiao Wu flew into a rage and kicked the door open.

At that moment, Bai Ying and Zhu Zhuqing both turned toward the doorway. When they saw that it was Xiao Wu, they finally relaxed.

"Xiao Wu, what brings you here?"

"I came to take a bath," Xiao Wu said, blushing.

Bai Ying and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance. Zhu Zhuqing tactfully walked out, then glanced at Xiao Wu and said, "He's yours now. Make sure you do well."

Xiao Wu nodded with a flushed face.

Inside the bathroom, only Bai Ying and Xiao Wu remained, and neither of them knew what to say.

After a long while, Bai Ying spoke. "Xiao Wu, didn't you come here to take a bath?"

"I'll be done soon. You should go out first."

Seeing this, Xiao Wu immediately refused to back down. "Brother, aren't you being a little too unfair? Why can he do it, but I can't?"

"You're still too young, understand?"

The instant she heard this, Xiao Wu's anger flared up. "What do you mean, I'm too young?"

After saying this, she exhaled deeply several times before fixing her gaze on him. "Brother, I'm not young anymore. Didn't you say you would marry me? Why can't you marry me yet?"

"Why don't you let Xiao Wu take care of you? I guarantee I can do it better than her."

"Xiao Wu, do you know what you're saying?"

"I'll give you one chance. Hurry up and take a look, or else I'll..."

"What will you do?"

"Brother, I want to see what you can do to me."

As she spoke, Xiao Wu approached him step by step. A seductive smile appeared on her face, and she slowly began to remove her clothes.

"Stop."

"Why should I stop? Didn't you say you would marry me? I want you now."

Xiao Wu quietly activated her second Spirit Skill, Charm.

There was no denying that Xiao Wu was worthy of being the heroine of Douluo. She truly was exceptionally beautiful.

With the enhancement of her Charm skill, Xiao Wu became even more alluring.

Detecting that the host was hesitating, the system specially issued a mission: cultivate with Xiao Wu. Reward: increase Soul Power by five levels.

The system's voice seemed especially grating at that moment. He wanted it, but his reason kept telling him, It isn't time yet.

Outside the door, Zhu Zhuqing covered her ears tightly. Although she had already experienced something like this once, hearing it with her own ears still made her face flush.

"That bastard really did go after another woman. What a bastard. What a disgusting man."

"To be honest, I no longer have the right to choose."

"I only hope that the person I chose can let me survive."

With that thought, Zhu Zhuqing sighed, then sat down and waited.

"Some people can choose everything. Others find it difficult even to stay alive."

Inside the room.

Bai Ying's expression grew exceptionally serious.

He reached out and gently held Xiao Wu by the shoulders, making her body tremble slightly. His voice was deep and powerful, as if every word carried a heavy responsibility.

"Xiao Wu, are you really willing to be with me?" His gaze was deep, as though he could see into Xiao Wu's soul. "This isn't a joke, but a true promise. I'm a man, but I'm also a responsible man. If you're willing, I'll use all my strength to protect you, cherish you, and love you."

Xiao Wu looked at him, determination shining in her eyes. She nodded and said softly, "I'm willing."

Ever since Ah Rou's death, Bai Ying had become the only thing left in Xiao Wu's world. In her heart, she had long since regarded him as her man, so she was willing from the bottom of her heart.

Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with resolve. Her hands slowly climbed up Bai Ying's neck, and their gazes met at that moment, as if the entire world had come to a standstill.

She gently kissed his lips. In that instant, all their emotions surged forth like a flood breaking through a dam. Bai Ying held her tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his very body. Their heartbeats echoed through the quiet air like a beautiful symphony. At that moment, it was as though their souls had merged, making them indispensable parts of each other's lives.

No one knew how much time had passed. Xiao Wu lay weakly curled up in Bai Ying's arms.

"I didn't expect this damned system to raise my Soul Power directly to level 40."

"Now I have to obtain a fourth Spirit Ring."

"This time, I hope my trip to Shrek Academy will bring me a little more."

With this thought, Bai Ying glanced at Xiao Wu, who had already fallen asleep, gently picked her up, and walked out of the bathroom.

He then placed her on the bed and tucked her in.

"Are you finished? Can we talk?"

Zhu Zhuqing's voice sounded from behind Bai Ying.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have figured something out.

"Of course. Come on, let's go outside and talk. Xiao Wu is very tired right now."

Sitting on the sofa, neither of them said a word.

"If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you staring at me like that?"

"I want to talk to you about the matter between Dai Mubai and me. I want to make things clear with him now."

The atmosphere fell into silence, as if time had stopped at that moment.

Zhu Zhuqing sat on the sofa with her hands clenched tightly, her gaze resolute. She took a deep breath and finally broke the silence.

"I've thought it through. Rather than keep avoiding it, I might as well face it directly." Although Zhu Zhuqing's voice was low, it was filled with determination.

She raised her head and bravely met Bai Ying's eyes before continuing, "I know that you and Xiao Wu share a special relationship. I don't want to destroy it, nor do I want to fight over anything. I only hope that you can help me break free from Dai Mubai and the Star Luo Imperial Family."

"So you mean that you're willing to make things clear with Dai Mubai?"

"If you've already thought through the matter between you and Dai Mubai, then I can help you now."

"Please help me. I don't want to die, nor do I want the siblings to slaughter one another. So I'll explain everything to Dai Mubai and tell him that I've joined Spirit Hall. You need to make him give up completely."

"It's good that you think that way. Dai Mubai is too weak. Above him, there's still Dai Weisi. With his strength, it's impossible for him to inherit the throne. If you follow him, you'll only end up dead. Don't worry, I'll help you with this."

"Let's go. Dai Mubai should still be downstairs. I'll take you there so you can make things clear with him now."

Zhu Zhuqing said, "Try not to fight. After all, I want to part with him peacefully, not see him get hurt. We grew up together, so there's still some affection between us."

"All right."