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"If Xiao Wu knew that she'd run into you while we were out hunting for soul rings this time, she'd probably regret not coming with me. She missed you a lot during the half year you were gone."

Tang San was glad that fate had brought them together, and his mood improved considerably because of it.

"It's fine. The continent is only so big. We'll definitely meet again."

Chu Zhao said this with complete certainty.

Because her plan to build an agricultural empire through farming had run into an obstacle.

On Douluo Continent, commoners could not own too much farmland.

Only nobles could buy land without limits, and they even possessed their own fiefs.

However, it was not easy for commoners on Douluo Continent to obtain noble status. With Chu Zhao's current strength as a Soul Elder, she might be able to receive the lowest-ranking title, but there were far too many restrictions.

Having read the original novel, she quickly thought of another method.

That was to participate in the future All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. If she achieved a good enough result, people would naturally treat her like an honored guest and practically offer titles to her.

And Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the others were also destined to participate in that competition.

"I'm looking forward to our next meeting too. When we meet again, I'll definitely have another proper spar with you."

Tang San, who had no idea when the next meeting Chu Zhao spoke of would be, said this.

"Alright. When we meet again, we'll have a proper spar."

However, their next meeting came much sooner than Chu Zhao had expected.

Three and a half years later.

"Seriously, Zhu Zhuqing? How did I never realize you were such a Love Brain? That Dai bastard has already hurt you this badly, and you almost lost your life this time, yet you still want to go find him?"

After complaining like that, Chu Zhao suddenly regretted helping the badly injured Zhu Zhuqing out of a moment of softheartedness back then—because of a system mission.

It had led to her being unable to stop herself from helping Zhu Zhuqing again this time, only to make herself furious instead.

How did that saying go again?

Respect others' fates, and let go of the urge to save them.

"Yes. I want to find him."

For Zhu Zhuqing, who valued words like gold, saying those five words was already quite rare.

Actually, she could have explained herself more clearly. Then Chu Zhao might not have been so speechless.

"He's living an incredibly comfortable life in the Heaven Dou Empire, surrounded by women, never lacking a new one. A different girl every day. What exactly are you going to him for?"

Chu Zhao let out a long sigh.

For his womanizing? His age? His dirty cucumber? Or his fate as a pawn?

She really did not understand. This little wildcat looked so cold and tough; she should have been perfect for building a career. How could she be a Love Brain? It made no sense. No sense at all.

"How do you know?"

Zhu Zhuqing questioned Chu Zhao instead, as though she did not believe her.

"How do I know? I'm from the Heaven Dou Empire. He's famous over there. They call him Dai Mubai, the Evil Eye White Tiger—the young nobleman who chases after women."

Her tone was brimming with disdain. Chu Zhao herself was focused wholeheartedly on her career, and she liked people who pursued their ambitions too. Accordingly, what she hated most were fickle, promiscuous people.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silent for a long while. Just when Chu Zhao thought she was about to abandon her Love Brain and regain her career-minded self, she spoke again, and unusually said something lengthy.

"No matter what, I want to see him."

Chu Zhao: Crash!

All that for nothing!

Not only did Zhu Zhuqing insist on going to Shrek Academy to find Dai Mubai, she also wanted to drag Chu Zhao along.

Chu Zhao had not wanted to go in the first place. She was not particularly interested in joining Shrek Academy's excitement.

Wouldn't it be better to use that time to give Xue Qinghe a few more benefits, smooth out some connections, and get her own advanced Soul Master Academy approved sooner?

But news she received made Chu Zhao join in after all, accompanying Zhu Zhuqing to Shrek Academy outside Suotuo City.

"Looks like we came late. This line is pretty long! And the sun is so strong."

After saying that, Chu Zhao, a master of slacking off, took out an automatic wheelchair with a parasol from her Storage Soul Tool and plopped down into it.

After telling Zhu Zhuqing, "Call me when it's our turn," she went back to cultivating, making every second count.

Along the way, Zhu Zhuqing had already grown accustomed to Chu Zhao's habit of cultivating anytime and anywhere, so she was no longer surprised.

But the others did not know that. Seeing Chu Zhao like this, they assumed there was something wrong with her legs. Quite a few people began whispering among themselves.

Xiao Wu and Tang San, who were standing farther ahead in line, were drawn by the commotion and both looked back.

At a glance, they saw Chu Zhao sitting in the wheelchair and quickly recognized her.

Because twelve-year-old Chu Zhao had grown almost perfectly in proportion.

"Xiao San, is that Zhao Zhao? How did she end up like this?"

Seeing this, Xiao Wu immediately misunderstood. Covering her mouth, she nearly began to cry.

After the initial shock, Tang San was much calmer. He activated his Purple Demon Eyes and swept them over Chu Zhao's legs. He quickly let out a sigh of relief, though he also felt a little speechless.

"She's fine. Perfectly fine."

"Huh? Then why is she sitting in a wheelchair?"

Xiao Wu did not understand. In her mind, only people with leg problems used wheelchairs.

But that was how normal people operated. Chu Zhao was clearly not normal.

"Look at her calves. Do they look injured to you? She's obviously sitting like that because she thinks waiting in line is a waste of time and wants to cultivate every second she can!"

Once he saw that Chu Zhao's legs were completely healthy, Tang San quickly figured out what was going on, leaving him even more speechless.

Chu Zhao was wearing a knee-length black dress today, making her exposed calves look even whiter and straighter. Her skin was smooth and delicate, and no matter how one looked at them, they did not seem injured.

After examining her carefully, Xiao Wu knew Tang San was right and finally relaxed.

"So that's what it is."

At the same time, Xiao Wu began envying Chu Zhao's wheelchair.

"If I'd known, I would've gotten a wheelchair too. How comfortable would it be to sit there while you pushed me around!"

Tang San was truly speechless.

Chu Zhao was cultivating seriously, and Zhu Zhuqing was a very serious person. Unless it was their turn, she would never disturb Chu Zhao or say a single extra word. Only after they paid twenty Gold Soul Coins and it was time to test their bone age, summon their martial souls, and display their soul rings did she call Chu Zhao.

"It's our turn already?"

Chu Zhao's legs had gone a little numb from sitting. She tried to stand but could not get up at once. Not wanting to delay the people behind her, she simply remained seated and extended her hand, further confirming the rumors that her legs were impaired.

"Your bone ages are suitable. Summon your martial souls and show your soul rings."

Zhu Zhuqing naturally revealed two yellow soul rings. After some thought, Chu Zhao also used the Longevity Art to disguise her own soul rings as two yellow ones.

As the two summoned their martial souls and soul rings, a mutter suddenly sounded from behind them.

"Why is there an extra person? And she's with Zhu Zhuqing. That's not right!"

At the same time, the two systems bound to Chu Zhao both began emitting urgent warning beeps.

Sure enough, her guess had been right.

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