Sister-in-Law, Don't Look Back—I'm Your Big Brother

Zhu Zhuqing followed Dai Yunzhao out as well.

The people blocking their path were indeed from the Zhu Family.

And the one leading them was Zhu Zhuyun!

Zhu Zhuyun's expression was cold, and her voice was equally icy. "Sister, come back with me."

Zhu Zhuqing no longer showed a young girl's shyness. In its place was the indifference of an assassin.

"I'm not going back."

Zhu Zhuqing never wasted many words on others.

This was the protective mask she had shown since childhood. Only before Dai Yunzhao did she strive so hard to fight for herself.

Zhu Zhuyun shook her head. "What a disobedient girl. Do you think you have a choice today?"

Zhu Zhuyun was not Dai Weisi.

Before Dai Weisi had grown into the Crown Prince, he would not truly receive the support of those military court families.

They would not choose sides so quickly, lest some reversal occur later.

Even the Soul Emperors Dai Weisi could command required the Star Luo Emperor's personal approval.

Zhu Zhuyun was different.

She had already been recognized as the future heir of her family.

That was why she could mobilize the entire family's strength!

Standing before Dai Yunzhao and the others were seven Soul Emperors and three Soul Sages!

They all knew that Shadow was by Dai Yunzhao's side.

And as a puppet, Shadow's limit had been fixed at Soul Emperor.

Even after cultivating for many years, he had remained at level sixty-nine!

Among the people the Zhu Family had sent was a level seventy-four Soul Sage.

The difference was one Soul Ring and five levels of Soul Power.

Shadow released the reins with both hands.

"Master, leave all of them to me."

Shadow's words were simple and decisive.

Though his limit had been fixed, he was unquestionably one of the strongest Soul Emperors!

The black armor around his body had also been forged at great expense by Dai Yunzhao over the years.

Though this armor looked cumbersome, it was actually as light as a feather.

Without hindering movement, it could greatly enhance defense.

Shadow's words made Zhu Zhuyun's delicate brows furrow.

"Dai Yunzhao, is this your backing?"

"I might as well tell you that more people from our family are on their way."

"Even our family head!"

"Besides our family, the Star Luo Emperor's army is also on the way."

Zhu Zhuyun looked exceedingly arrogant.

But Dai Yunzhao saw through her bluff.

They held an overwhelming advantage, yet they did not dare attack directly. They still feared Shadow...

Dai Yunzhao looked at Zhu Zhuyun and smiled.

"Do you love Dai Weisi?"

Zhu Zhuyun froze.

"You... you... why are you asking that?"

Dai Yunzhao's eyes remained smiling.

"There was never any affection between you and Dai Weisi."

"Dai Weisi's death is not important to you."

"You merely want the Evil Eye White Tiger sitting on the dragon throne, so you can keep your position as Empress."

"To put it plainly, no matter who becomes Emperor, you must become Empress!"

Every word Dai Yunzhao spoke struck at the heart, tearing away Zhu Zhuyun's last shred of dignity.

It was not only Zhu Zhuyun who thought this way. The entire Zhu Family did as well.

There were countless Martial Souls in the world.

The Hell Spirit Cat was not some supreme Martial Soul either.

But why was the Hell Spirit Cat so renowned?

At its root, it was simply because it could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with the Star Luo Imperial Family's Evil Eye White Tiger!

Now that Dai Weisi was dead, she could only marry Dai Mubai.

And Dai Yunzhao enjoyed a virtuous reputation both in court and among the people. They had to eliminate him.

More than the Star Luo Imperial Family, they did not want anyone else sitting on the dragon throne.

To the Zhu Family, the Evil Eye White Tiger was the true legitimate bloodline.

If anyone else appeared, the Zhu Family could erase them on its behalf!

Zhu Zhuyun's voice was icy. "No matter how silver-tongued you are, you will die here today."

Dai Yunzhao lounged against the carriage.

"Oh, really? Then how about we make a bet? Let's bet that I can leave alive today."

"If I lose, you may kill or torture me as you please."

"If I win, then you will have to come with us."

Anger flared across Zhu Zhuyun's face!

Lecher!

What exactly was Dai Yunzhao trying to do?

If she truly went with Dai Yunzhao, what would everyone else think?

Could the future ruler of the Star Luo Empire really make someone regarded as compromised by others his Empress?

Dai Yunzhao raised a brow with a smile. "Are you afraid?"

Zhu Zhuyun clenched both fists and gritted her teeth as she pointed at Zhu Zhuqing.

"Fine! I'll bet with you! But her life must be added to the wager as well!"

Every word Zhu Zhuyun spoke was filled with fury.

It was as if this rage would swallow them whole the next moment.

Dai Yunzhao raised a finger and shook it.

"She's not part of it. I can't make that decision for her."

Dai Yunzhao would not treat those around him as possessions.

The reason he had made this bet with Zhu Zhuyun was not because he liked her.

He merely wanted to use Zhu Zhuyun to restrain the Zhu Family.

Zhu Zhuyun's importance to the Zhu Family was self-evident, and the same was true for Dai Mubai.

Once Zhu Zhuyun was restrained, they could wait by the tree stump for rabbits and wait for them to come rescue her.

Dai Yunzhao had not expected Zhu Zhuyun to be impulsive enough to chase after him personally.

Since she had come, would it not make him seem inhospitable if he did not properly entertain her?

Zhu Zhuyun watched Zhu Zhuqing hide behind Dai Yunzhao like a docile little cat.

That thoroughly struck her sore spot!

Why?

No matter who became Star Luo's future heir, he should like her!

Enormous jealousy filled Zhu Zhuyun's heart.

She waved her hand without hesitation!

The people behind her instantly charged forward!

They had long known of Shadow's strength.

The corpses sprawled throughout the Star Luo Imperial Palace had yet to be buried!

The fact that Shadow could execute everyone in an extremely short time represented combat power far beyond reason.

That was why Zhu Zhuyun had deliberately brought two Soul Sages this time!

The group crashed toward the carriage.

Dai Yunzhao shook his head and sighed. "You really can't keep your composure. You attacked before the show even began. How uncultured."

Shadow had already risen.

His armored arms gripped two daggers utterly unsuited to his massive frame.

The daggers gleamed with cold light as he instantly vanished into the shadows.

A huge Black Armor Warrior had actually disappeared!

The only few people who had faced Shadow were already dead.

Aside from Dai Yunzhao, no one knew Shadow's Martial Soul.

Now that Shadow had slipped into the shadows, chills ran down everyone's backs.

Their Martial Souls were all Hell Spirit Cats, and they were extremely fast.

But they could not withstand Shadow's ability to travel through their shadows!

Dai Yunzhao never moved.

He slightly raised a hand and pointed at Zhu Zhuyun.

"Capture the ringleader first."

Everyone suddenly turned around!

They knew that Shadow had definitely gone after Zhu Zhuyun.

She was the greatest bargaining chip in their marriage alliance with the Star Luo Empire.

Zhu Zhuyun also realized what was happening.

She wanted to flee, but a dagger was already pressed against her lower back.

A burly figure enveloped her from behind.

Shadow!

Everyone was forced to hold back.

Even a group of Soul Emperors and Soul Sages could not gamble with the only person capable of marrying into the imperial family.

Dai Yunzhao sighed. "It really is impossible to reason with a bunch of people who know nothing about military strategy."

Zhu Zhuyun felt the killing intent behind her.

The Soul Emperor behind her was absolutely not a softhearted person.

Her family had long lived on the edge between life and death, making her especially sensitive to death.

At this moment, she could not even pretend to fight to the death.

The moment Shadow sensed that she had lost her value, he would kill her without hesitation!

Dai Yunzhao leaned forward slightly. "Sister-in-law, whatever you do, don't look back. Just treat me as your big brother and face me when you speak."

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee that Shadow won't slaughter you!"