Ma Hongjun the Dandy! Bullying a Commoner Girl?!

When she asked this question, Dugu Yan nervously clasped her hands together, her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Gu Qing's profile.

Even Dugu Bo, walking ahead, pricked up his ears.

Gu Qing looked at the road ahead, his tone remarkably indifferent.

"No."

Upon hearing this answer, Dugu Yan's heart blossomed with joy, the corners of her mouth stretching almost to her ears.

She clenched her small fists in excitement, feeling that her opportunity had finally arrived.

However, she did not know.

Although Gu Qing did not have a girlfriend, he did have a fiancée with whom he had fallen out.

Heaven Dou Empire, Crown Prince Mansion.

In a secret underground chamber, a few strands of calming incense were burning.

Qian Renxue was not maintaining her disguise as Xue Qinghe.

She wore a loose silk gown, reclining casually on a soft couch.

Her brilliant golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her stunning face bore an indelible touch of coldness.

A black shadow emerged from the corner of the chamber like a ghost.

It was Porcupinefish Douluo, who was responsible for secretly delivering intelligence.

"Young Master."

Porcupinefish Douluo knelt on one knee, presenting a secret scroll with both hands.

Qian Renxue raised her hand slightly, and the scroll flew automatically into her palm.

"Is there any movement from Martial Soul City?"

Porcupinefish Douluo lowered his voice to report.

"The latest information from Martial Soul Hall."

"That person named Gu Qing has already emerged from seclusion in the secret realm."

Qian Renxue's fingers, which were opening the scroll, paused slightly, and her eyes turned cold in an instant.

She felt extreme disgust in her heart at the mention of this name.

That madwoman Bibi Dong not only cursed her as a bastard but even intended to force her into a marriage with an adopted son.

Such a humiliating disgrace was something she would never forget in this lifetime.

"So what if he has emerged from seclusion?"

"Does Bibi Dong actually expect him to drag me back from Heaven Dou City to get married?"

Qian Renxue tossed the scroll onto the table, her tone dripping with heavy sarcasm.

Porcupinefish Douluo lowered his head even further.

"Young Master, the secret agents report."

"After Gu Qing emerged from seclusion, he did not stay in Martial Soul City."

"He went to the Star Dou Great Forest alone, and according to the latest tracks."

"His current route is heading straight for our Heaven Dou Imperial City!"

Hearing this, Qian Renxue sat up abruptly.

A flash of intense shock crossed her beautiful eyes.

Why is this bastard coming to Heaven Dou City?

Could it be that the vicious woman Bibi Dong really sent him to forcibly execute the marriage contract?

Qian Renxue's delicate brows furrowed as she quickly analyzed the situation in her mind.

Gu Qing had been in seclusion in the secret realm behind Martial Soul City for many years; no one in the outside world knew exactly how much power he possessed.

Coming alone to the heart of the Heaven Dou Empire like this, he was definitely harboring malicious intent.

However, after only a brief moment, Qian Renxue's furrowed brows smoothed out.

She let out a cold snort, a look of determination flashing in her eyes.

"Good!"

"I was just worrying about not having a chance to break off this absurd engagement."

"Since he has delivered himself to my doorstep, it saves me from having to return to Martial Soul City in person to refuse the marriage."

"Once he arrives at Heaven Dou Imperial City, this will be my territory."

"I want to see what qualifications he has to dare to climb high and reach for me, Qian Renxue!"

Qian Renxue leaned back onto the soft couch and waved her hand, signaling for Porcupinefish Douluo to withdraw.

The chamber returned to a deathly silence once more.

Ten days later.

The towering walls of Heaven Dou Imperial City finally appeared at the edge of the horizon.

The bustling streets were filled with a constant stream of carriages and horses, with the cries of vendors rising one after another, showcasing the extreme luxury of the imperial capital.

Not long after entering the city gates, Dugu Bo received an urgent secret order from the Royal Knights.

"Brother Gu Qing, my sincerest apologies."

"There is an urgent matter at the imperial palace that requires my immediate attention."

Dugu Bo cupped his hands toward Gu Qing with a face full of regret.

"It is of no concern."

"Senior Dugu, please go attend to your business; I shall wander about on my own."

Gu Qing did not mind at all.

Dugu Bo immediately pushed Dugu Yan forward to stand before Gu Qing.

"That simply won't do!"

"Yan Yan grew up in Heaven Dou City and is very familiar with this place."

"Let her stay and accompany you, brother, as you look around. Put all expenses on my tab."

After saying this, Dugu Bo gave his granddaughter a subtle, encouraging look before hurriedly taking to the air.

Dugu Yan's eyes lit up with excitement.

Grandfather is truly excellent at creating opportunities!

She immediately stepped forward, naturally positioning herself extremely close to Gu Qing.

"Gu Qing, Heaven Dou City is so much fun!"

"The street ahead has the best clothing shops on the entire continent, as well as an auction house."

"Is there anywhere you want to go? I will take you!"

At this moment, there was not a trace of the cold, aloof air of the Poison Douluo's granddaughter left in Dugu Yan.

She was entirely like a young girl who had fallen in love and was eager to show off.

Gu Qing looked at the dazzling array of shops along the street and nodded casually.

"Let's just walk around."

The two of them strolled slowly along the wide main thoroughfare.

Dugu Yan played the role of a tour guide with great enthusiasm, chattering away as she introduced the various novelties along the way.

Just as they reached a bustling intersection.

A piercing, shrill cry from a woman suddenly erupted from the crowd ahead.

"Help!"

"Let go of me! Let me go!"

The crowded street instantly erupted into chaos.

The surrounding passersby panicked and retreated to both sides, clearing out a large space.

Gu Qing and Dugu Yan looked toward the source of the sound.

They saw a large, obese man wearing a fire-red school uniform acting like a hooligan in the middle of the street.

The fat man looked incredibly greasy, his face covered in rolls of fat, and his tiny, mung-bean-sized eyes glinted with a lecherous light.

His thick arms were wrapped tightly around a commoner woman dressed in plain clothes.

The woman was terrified, her face pale, and she flailed her arms desperately in an attempt to break free, her face covered in tears.

But the fat man possessed immense strength, and the woman's weak resistance was completely futile.

"Why are you running, little beauty!"

"Your Grandpa Ma has taken a fancy to you; that is a blessing your ancestors accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

The fat man in red reeked of alcohol and leaned in brazenly, attempting to plant a kiss on the woman's fair neck.

"As long as you make this young master happy today, there will be no shortage of benefits for you!"

"From now on in Heaven Dou City, if anyone dares to bully you, just mention the name Ma Hongjun!"

The woman struggled violently, crying at the top of her lungs.

"I beg you, let me go!"

"I don't know you, let me go!"

There were at least a hundred onlookers gathered around.

Yet, seeing this scene, not a single person dared to step forward to intervene.

Some hot-blooded young men were just about to step forward when they were yanked back by the elders beside them.

"Do you have a death wish!"

"Did you see that red garment on his body?"

"That is the emblem of Shrek Academy!"

"This fatty is named Ma Hongjun, and he is a level 30 Soul Elder. Not only is his strength formidable, but the teachers backing him are also notoriously protective."

"How could we commoners ever afford to provoke a monster like that!"