Punishment? Tang San's Shameless Remark

But strangely enough, despite the enormous commotion, the two of them acted as though they had heard nothing. They continued guarding the door, refusing to let anyone approach.

Sensing her gaze, Ling Yuan Douluo turned and smiled through the crack in the door.

Zhu Zhuqing was startled by that smile.

Ling Yuan Douluo had given her that same smile when she had first entered the room.

At the time, she had thought the woman was sizing up her figure, but now...

Zhu Zhuqing gave a bitter laugh and collapsed to the floor in despair.

She finally understood. From the very beginning, Bing Jiu had already seen through every one of her actions and intentions.

Aside from that big idiot Dai Mubai, everyone else had been putting on an act with her all along!

Right now, she seemed like nothing more than a clown, toyed with at everyone's whim.

"Really, are you giving up just like that? Don't look so hopeless. I actually rather like you."

Bing Jiu hooked a thumb beneath Zhu Zhuqing's chin, while the Black Dragon Claw continuously traced along her delicate, smooth neck.

If it moved even an inch farther, Zhu Zhuqing's throat would be completely slit open!

The sensation of nearing death swallowed Zhu Zhuqing almost instantly. Fragrant sweat drenched her body, and tears kept sliding from the corners of her eyes.

She had clearly given up everything and was waiting for death, yet she was still so afraid of it?

Hmph! Useless fool! But your identity is quite useful.

"All right, I won't kill you."

Bing Jiu draped an arm over her shoulder and curled her lips into a smile. "But are you interested in making a deal with me, little kitty?"

Crown Prince's Private Room

"That's how it is, Tang San. I know there is immense hatred between you and Spirit Hall. Rest assured, from now on, I will represent the Heaven Dou Royal Family and give you my full support."

"Thank you, Brother Xue!"

Tang San raised a cup to Xue Qinghe, but after drinking too much, he could not help thinking of Bing Jiu whenever he looked at Xue Qinghe's face.

That unimaginably beautiful appearance... If he, rather than that skinny monkey Xue Qinghe, were the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, how wonderful would that be?

Seriously! Why did Xue Qinghe get to be so intimate with Bing Jiu? He was so jealous! How could that guy possibly be worthy of Bing Jiu?

"Hm?" Seeing Tang San gritting his teeth like that, Xue Qinghe furrowed his brows in confusion.

"Brother Tang San, what are you thinking about?"

"Ah..."

Tang San snapped out of it as if waking from a dream, and immediately felt awkward when he realized what he had just been thinking.

Ning Fengzhi was an old hand at scheming, so naturally, he understood what Tang San was thinking.

He shot him several angry looks, coughed lightly, and hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over. "Hahaha, Brother Tang San's hidden weapons are exceptionally powerful. Qinghe, you must become true friends with him."

"Qinghe will remember Teacher's teachings, Brother Tang San."

Xue Qinghe patted Tang San's shoulder and said softly, "It doesn't matter that you lost this match. Although Bing Jiu is the Spirit Hall Saintess, there is no doubt that she wants to destroy Spirit Hall. You can absolutely trust her."

"She will help you go to Spirit City for the final tournament."

"Really? Brother Xue, I knew it." Tang San was so excited he nearly jumped on the spot, his face full of lovestruck adoration.

Bing Jiu definitely liked him! Otherwise, why would she have specifically formed some Spirit Hall Review Team because of him? It was clearly a backdoor opened specifically for him alone!

This was simply wonderful!

"Mm..."

Xue Qinghe's mouth twitched as she struggled to hold it in.

Where had this idiot come from? He had been bewitched by beauty to this extent. He was beyond saving...

"Little San!"

Dai Mubai rushed over at high speed, panting heavily. "Q-quick, go save Zhuqing! Bing Jiu took her away!"

"What!"

Hearing that, Tang San's eyes widened in shock.

Bing Jiu...

She had actually passed over an unparalleled handsome man like him and chosen Zhuqing instead! How could he let Zhuqing beat him to it!

The group hurried toward Bing Jiu's residence in grand fashion. Xue Qinghe truly could not hold it in any longer, so she slipped away at the back to have a good laugh before returning to the group.

There was no other reason. These people's intelligence was truly worrying.

When she thought about how these were the opponents she would face in the future, she felt like she could wake up laughing even in her dreams. Still, most of the credit for this had to go to Bing Jiu.

When they reached Bing Jiu's residence, the two Titled Douluo, Ling Yuan and Tuoba Xi, stood outside like gate gods blocking their path.

Dai Mubai had arrived with the group looking fierce and imposing, but the moment he saw the two standing there, he instantly turned into a golden-haired little kitty and pushed Tang San forward.

Tang San was speechless.

No, why was this golden-haired tiger pushing him out there? He could not beat them either.

Even so, with Xiao Wu and all the other girls watching him, Tang San could only steel himself and take a step forward.

"Th-that... um... r-return our tea—"

"Can you speak properly? Are we going to eat you or something?"

Ling Yuan Douluo rolled her eyes. She truly could not be bothered with him, so she opened the door.

Tang San thought his powerful intimidation had taken effect, and he immediately felt proud. His nostrils pointed toward the sky, as arrogant as could be.

The others followed close behind.

But when they entered Bing Jiu's room, everyone was dumbfounded.

Bing Jiu said, "Three with one."

Zhu Zhuqing said, "Four fours."

Dugu Yan said, "Rocket!!!"

The card game was in complete chaos.

Several dark lines appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's face as she turned to look at Dugu Yan.

"We're the farmers, and she's the landlord. Why did you use a rocket against me?"

"Hm? Did I?"

Dugu Yan touched the corner of her lips in confusion. "But she's my master. I can't help you beat up my master, nya nya nya—"

"You..."

Dugu Yan said cheerfully, "Pass."

"A little three."

Bing Jiu threw out the final card in her hand and smiled. "You lost. Come on, accept your punishment."

The moment he heard the word punishment, Dai Mubai seemed to think of something. His face reddened, and he immediately shouted.

"Stop!"

But it was already too late.

Bing Jiu took out two damp cloth strips and stuck one on each of their faces.

She nodded in satisfaction. "Punishment complete."

Everyone was instantly dumbfounded.

Dai Mubai blinked several times and hurried forward to take a look.

By now, Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan had many cloth strips stuck to their faces, while Bing Jiu did not have a single one.

"What are you doing?" Zhu Zhuqing turned around, glaring at him with irritation on her cloth-covered face.

"We're playing a game. Why did you suddenly barge in? Go away."

Dai Mubai looked completely flustered. "Zhuqing, I..."

"All right, Mubai."

Tang San shot Dai Mubai a glare.

Seriously, without even figuring out what was happening, he had inadvertently offended the Saintess!

He was truly the most useless of fools!

If Dai Mubai had not been older than him, there was no way the position of captain would have fallen to him!

Tang San then bowed slightly toward Bing Jiu. "I'm sorry, Saintess. Mubai was simply worried and confused. He thought you had brought Zhuqing here in order to..."

Tang San blushed and smiled shyly at Bing Jiu, leaving the rest unsaid.

Surely Bing Jiu could understand his feelings without him needing to say anything more...

Bing Jiu naturally understood what he was implying, but seeing Tang San act so bashful nearly made her spit.

Disgusting...

How shameless did someone have to be to say something like that?