"Stumbling block..."
Zhu Zhuqing carefully pondered those three words, a glimmer of understanding flashing through her cool eyes.
Seeing Ling Xuqing's unhurried demeanor, as though nothing in the world was worthy of his attention, Zhu Zhuqing's awe and reliance on this young master deepened a little further.
"If he is merely a stumbling block, how do you plan to deal with him, Young Master?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly, her tone carrying a hint of probing.
Ling Xuqing turned his head and looked at Zhu Zhuqing gently. "Zhuqing, I already told you that your affairs are my affairs."
"But I will not interfere with how you deal with Dai Mubai."
"That is the grudge between you and him."
"What I can give you is confidence, not handle everything for you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded heavily, determination gleaming in her eyes. "I understand, Young Master! I will not let you down!"
"Good." Ling Xuqing smiled faintly, then swept his gaze over the women present. A sly glint flashed in his eyes. "However, to help Zhuqing settle her past and give us a little 'surprise' when we go to Shrek Academy tomorrow, I have a proposal."
"What proposal, Brother?" Gu Yuena eagerly leaned closer, her purple eyes filled with anticipation.
Ling Xuqing extended a finger and gently tapped Gu Yuena's forehead. Then he pointed at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. "Tomorrow, the four of us will go register."
"However, we need to disguise ourselves and suppress our Soul Power to the level of a level thirty-eight Soul Elder."
"Level thirty-eight?" Dugu Yan froze for a moment before understanding. Excitement flashed through her eyes. "Young Master, you mean we should play the pig to eat the tiger?"
"Exactly." Ling Xuqing nodded, his gaze profound. "The four of us will appear to be level thirty-eight Soul