Li Tianyuan Returns, Zhu Zhuqing Becomes a Fangirl

"Zhao Wuji, you've kept your word rather well. You haven't disappointed me."

Li Tianyuan looked at him and raised a hand.

"Mr. Li, how would I dare act out of line in your presence?"

Zhao Wuji wore a humble expression.

Ever since Li Tianyuan had spared his life last time, his attitude toward him had become exceedingly respectful.

Li Tianyuan smiled, not intending to waste words, and was about to push the door open and enter.

Tang San suddenly stepped forward, bowed to Li Tianyuan, and said, "Mr. Li."

Li Tianyuan glanced at Tang San. "What do you want?"

"Mr. Li, may I ask when you'll let us leave?"

Tang San raised his head to look at Li Tianyuan. His manner was respectful on the surface, but anger lurked in his eyes.

"Simple. Each of you can leave once you pay ten Gold Soul Coins!"

Li Tianyuan spoke indifferently.

Tang San was a headstrong fellow, but Li Tianyuan wouldn't give him any opportunity to play clever little tricks.

"A hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Tang San's mouth fell open. He could hardly stomach it.

Where was he supposed to find that much money?

Dai Mubai's expression changed considerably as well. He might have been a prince, but he didn't have that much money on hand!

At this rate, didn't that mean they would never be able to leave?

Zhao Wuji's expression was equally grim. He muttered, "A hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Looks like I'll have to sell myself!"

He looked at Tang San and Dai Mubai again. Tang San's looks were ordinary, but Dai Mubai was quite handsome, with a wicked charm. He couldn't help saying, "Dai Mubai, why don't you sell yourself? You might manage to scrape together a few hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Dai Mubai clenched his buttocks at those words. "Teacher Zhao, what kind of joke is that?"

"Am I that kind of person?"

Zhao Wuji sighed at his response, then turned his gaze to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

"You two girls are both pretty. You should fetch a good price in Suotuo City!"

Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing both flushed with embarrassment.

"Teacher Zhao, there's no way we're selling ourselves."

Xiao Wu clenched her fists and gently shook her head.

"Then what are we supposed to do?"

Zhao Wuji looked utterly miserable.

"That old bastard Flender doesn't have enough money to ransom us!"

Zhao Wuji sighed.

Li Tianyuan ignored them and pushed open the door to the Heavenly Secrets Tower.

Everything inside was as usual, with gleaming windows and spotless furnishings.

Li Tianyuan sat at the long table, ready to receive visitors.

But he was a little thirsty.

"One of you girls, come in and brew me a pot of tea."

Li Tianyuan gave the order.

Outside, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing both tensed.

"Which of you is going?"

Zhao Wuji looked at them.

"Zhu Zhuqing, you go."

Xiao Wu spoke to Zhu Zhuqing. She was somewhat afraid to face Li Tianyuan. All the signs so far suggested that he might be a Titled Douluo.

If she went inside, her identity would very likely be exposed.

The consequences would be unthinkable.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at her, thought for a moment, and said, "All right."

She turned, went inside, and approached Li Tianyuan.

"Mr. Li, I'm here to brew your tea."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Li Tianyuan, blushing slightly.

Being alone in a room with Li Tianyuan gave Zhu Zhuqing a strange feeling.

Honestly, her heart had begun fluttering the very first time she saw him.

After all, Li Tianyuan was far too handsome.

Now that she was so close to him, her heart was bounding like a startled little deer.

Li Tianyuan looked up at Zhu Zhuqing. The girl was tall and well-developed, radiating youthful vitality.

He had to admit that she was a beauty with the delicate grace of a secluded orchid.

As he looked at her, he noticed some unusual emotions in her eyes.

He realized something.

But after Bibi Dong had drained him day and night, he was no longer quite so enamored with women.

"The teapot is over there!"

Li Tianyuan pointed to the teapot on the tea table.

"Yes."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, walked over to the tea table, and picked up the teapot to fill it with water.

Before long, Zhu Zhuqing had brewed the tea and brought it to Li Tianyuan.

"Mr. Li, please have some tea!"

Zhu Zhuqing stood before him, her little face flushed.

Li Tianyuan glanced at her, then said after some thought, "I'm short of a maid to serve tea and pour water. Would you be willing to take the job?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently. "I would!"

"In that case, you'll stay inside and attend to me from now on."

Li Tianyuan decided to keep Zhu Zhuqing in the room.

"Yes, sir."

Zhu Zhuqing was delighted, excitement showing on her face.

"All right. If there's nothing else, sit over by the tea table."

Li Tianyuan waved a hand.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, walked over to the tea table, and sat down, secretly watching his every move.

Meanwhile, outside, Dai Mubai peered into the Heavenly Secrets Tower.

"Will Zhu Zhuqing be all right?"

"A man and a woman, alone together in a room!"

Dai Mubai was a little worried. He craned his neck, trying to see what was happening inside.

"Dai Mubai, what nonsense are you spouting? How could Mr. Li be that sort of person?"

Zhao Wuji rebuked him.

Dai Mubai could only shrink back, but he felt that something must be wrong if Zhu Zhuqing stayed inside for so long.

Xiao Wu took in the situation and breathed a sigh of relief.

With Zhu Zhuqing attending to him inside, she wouldn't have to come into close contact with Li Tianyuan.

That way, her identity wouldn't be exposed.

But she could escape for a time, not for a lifetime.

Sooner or later, Li Tianyuan would discover her identity.

When that happened, he might kill her on the spot and seize her Soul Bone!

Xiao Wu crouched off to one side, trying to think of a solution.

"No, we have to leave as soon as possible. At this rate, the Shrek Seven Devils will be torn apart!"

Tang San frowned as he spoke.

But when he thought of Li Tianyuan's terrifying strength, he couldn't come up with any good ideas for the moment.

Two days passed.

Zhu Zhuqing had already grown accustomed to brewing and serving tea inside.

Li Tianyuan noticed that the girl's gaze had grown somewhat tender when she looked at him, without her earlier timidity.

"Well, well. Have I made another girl fall for me?"

Li Tianyuan sighed helplessly.

That was how Bibi Dong had fallen for him back then. Afterward, he had been trapped in Spirit Hall, with Bibi Dong demanding more from him day and night.

The only difference was that he now had the ability to protect himself.

Just as he was thinking this, a commotion arose outside the Heavenly Secrets Tower.

The people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had arrived!

Ning Fengzhi, Bone Douluo, and Ning Rongrong appeared with a group of people.

Those behind them carried a huge pile of gifts.

Seeing them arrive, Zhao Wuji immediately went over to greet them.

"Sect Master Ning, I trust you've been well!"

Zhao Wuji greeted him.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly to Zhao Wuji. "You're too kind, Teacher Zhao."

"Has Mr. Li returned?"

Zhao Wuji replied, "Mr. Li is inside the Heavenly Secrets Tower. Please go in!"

Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, and he immediately beckoned Ning Rongrong to follow him inside.