Breaking Off the Engagement for Zhu Zhuqing

While Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Xuan were chatting, someone down below was staring fixedly in their direction.

This person was none other than Dai Mubai.

He cursed angrily in his heart, "Bitch!"

Unable to defeat Ye Xuan, he vented all the rage in his heart onto Zhu Zhuqing upon seeing her act so intimately with him.

However, even with all this resentment, he only dared to think it in his heart.

He didn't dare to say it out loud at all.

Because he understood that if he spoke up, he would be the one in the wrong.

Furthermore, with Ye Xuan right there, if he dared to voice his thoughts, there was no telling if Ye Xuan would teach him a lesson on Zhu Zhuqing's behalf.

Ye Xuan sensed his resentment at that moment and glanced downward. Dai Mubai hurriedly turned his head away, not daring to look in their direction.

Watching Dai Mubai scurry away, Ye Xuan felt a touch of disdain.

He then turned to Zhu Zhuqing and asked, "What are your plans for the future?"

"I want to annul my engagement with Dai Mubai," Zhu Zhuqing said firmly.

"I'm afraid he won't agree to that so easily," Ye Xuan replied.

"Whether he agrees or not, I am going to break it off. In any case, I will have nothing more to do with him," Zhu Zhuqing stated.

After all, she had risked her life to come and find Dai Mubai, yet he had questioned her and insulted her with his words despite there being nothing between her and Ye Xuan.

She had her own dignity; how could she ever forgive him?

Moreover, after seeing Dai Mubai's true colors, she felt more relief than anything else—relief that she had seen through him sooner.

Otherwise, she truly would have jumped straight into a pit of fire.

"Since you have such resolve, I can help you. I'll find some time to have a word with him," Ye Xuan said.

He could feel Zhu Zhuqing's determination, and since that was the case, he would give her a hand.

Because he didn't like Dai Mubai either, he was happy to help with such a matter.

"Thank you, Brother Ye," Zhu Zhuqing said happily.

The fact that Ye Xuan was willing to help her couldn't help but stir other thoughts in her heart.

Does Brother Ye like me too?

But she only dared to think it in her heart, for she was afraid that if she said it out loud, her fantasy would be shattered.

"It's a small matter. Besides, I don't like that kid either," Ye Xuan said candidly.

"Brother Ye, I won't disturb you any further." Zhu Zhuqing left the rooftop, looking quite cheerful.

After Zhu Zhuqing left, Ye Xuan continued reading.

He finished one book and moved on to the next.

Because he had transmigrated into this world and possessed immense power, his comprehension far exceeded that of an ordinary person, and he could read ten lines at a glance.

The next day.

In the afternoon.

As Dai Mubai was preparing to return to his room, he found Ye Xuan waiting for him on the side.

His expression darkened, and he wanted to ignore Ye Xuan and leave directly.

However, he was stopped by Ye Xuan.

"Dai Mubai, come with me. I have something to discuss with you."

Dai Mubai's heart sank. With Ye Xuan addressing him so directly, he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to.

He had no choice but to grit his teeth and follow him. Once he reached Ye Xuan's side, he asked directly, "If you're looking for me because of what happened before, I apologize."

He had been summoned by Flender the day before and instructed not to offend Ye Xuan in the future.

Because Ye Xuan was someone Shrek Academy could not afford to provoke; even if everyone in their academy attacked together, they would be no match for him.

Dai Mubai was no fool; he naturally understood what Flender's words implied.

It meant that if he truly insisted on acting against Ye Xuan, Shrek Academy might just cut ties with him.

Therefore, no matter how much he loathed Ye Xuan, he had to bow his head.

"I don't care about those things. I told you back then that if you felt dissatisfied, you could come to me, and I would be willing to spar with you using my martial soul. I came to find you today because of Zhu Zhuqing," Ye Xuan said.

"Her? What business does she have that she couldn't say herself, forcing you to come and speak for her?" Dai Mubai said unpleasantly.

The fact that Ye Xuan was speaking on Zhu Zhuqing's behalf only made him feel more convinced that there was truly something between them.

"She wants to annul your engagement, and I am here to notify you so that you can accept it," Ye Xuan said.

"On what grounds?" Dai Mubai asked angrily.

"Hmm?" Ye Xuan stared at him, and killing intent surged from his body instantly.

In an instant, Dai Mubai felt surrounded by intangible sword intent, as if ten thousand blades were pointed directly at him.

"I am not here to negotiate with you, but to inform you. If you are unwilling, you will die, and the engagement will be annulled all the same. Do you understand?" Ye Xuan said.

Uttering these villainous words, Ye Xuan found it quite satisfying.

Dai Mubai's expression turned spectacular at this moment. He hesitated for a long time before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "You said that if I wanted to challenge you, I could spar with you using our martial souls. Very well, I challenge you right now. If I lose, I will agree to your demands. If I win, not only will the engagement not be annulled, but you must leave this place and never appear in my or Zhu Zhuqing's sight again."

Dai Mubai had been pushed to his limit; he was issuing this challenge without knowing anything about Ye Xuan's martial soul.

This was his way of finding a reason to agree, so as not to appear too disgraceful.

"A challenge of martial souls? Fine, I accept. Let's do it right here!"

Ye Xuan had not expected him to challenge him in such a way.

At this moment, Ye Xuan noticed that Zhao Wuji, Tang San, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun were all watching from not far away.

Zhao Wuji was likely worried that Ye Xuan might do something excessive to Dai Mubai, so as a teacher, he had gritted his teeth and followed.

As for Oscar and the others, they were just there to watch the spectacle.

Although they felt a sense of brotherhood toward Dai Mubai, they knew a thing or two about the situation between him and Zhu Zhuqing.

They also knew that, in this matter, Dai Mubai was in the wrong.

Furthermore, given Ye Xuan's terrifying strength, they naturally dared not step in to help Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai glanced at the onlookers, his mind racing as he weighed his options.

With these people watching, if he lost, it would be humiliating, and he wouldn't be able to deny it.

However, if they weren't here, and Ye Xuan decided to kill him, it seemed there would be no one to stop him.

After a long pause, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree. We fight right here."

"Zhao Wuji, come over and act as a witness." Ye Xuan called out toward Zhao Wuji.

Zhao Wuji's face darkened, but he walked over nonetheless.

Tang San and the others followed suit, taking the opportunity to approach.

Seeing them moving closer, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong pulled Zhu Zhuqing along as they walked over as well.

"Zhuqing, what is going on? Are they fighting over you? Hehe, Zhuqing, you really are charming!" Ning Rongrong teased.

This caused Zhu Zhuqing's face to flush red instantly; she actually wished that Ye Xuan was fighting over her.

She reached out to swat at Ning Rongrong and said, "If you keep spouting nonsense, see if I don't beat you."

"Hehe, won't we know once we go over and see for ourselves?" Ning Rongrong said.