A trace of killing intent appeared in Hu Liena's eyes when she heard that.
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun chimed in beside Dai Mubai.
"Hu Liena, just go with Brother Dai. Chen Jue is dead anyway. Stick with him, and you'll feast on the finest food and drink."
"Boss Dai doesn't even mind that you're secondhand goods. He's willing to take you in, so stop hesitating!"
Oscar couldn't stomach those words.
"You're going way too far! If Chen Jue weren't dead, he'd kill you for saying that!"
Dai Mubai snorted.
"Chen Jue? Let him make it out of those soul beasts' clutches alive first!"
"Even if Chen Jue comes back alive, would he dare fight me? Does he have the strength?"
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't bear it either. She immediately stepped beside Hu Liena, her cool, beautiful face filled with disdain.
"You only dare say that when Brother Chen isn't here! If he were standing here, you wouldn't even dare let out a fart!"
"You..."
Dai Mubai's face darkened as she struck a sore spot.
"Looks like Chen Jue trained you into quite the sharp-tongued girl!"
"Don't worry. The imperial family will send someone soon. Once they arrive, we'll have plenty of time to straighten you out!"
Those words left Zhu Zhuqing looking dejected.
If... he's really dead...
Then I'll go with him!
I absolutely won't let that bastard Dai Mubai have his way...
"Have you made up your mind? I don't have all day!"
Hu Liena sneered, lightly brushed the hem of her clothes, then stepped forward, her expression brimming with heroic resolve.
"You think you're worthy of having me serve you? Just because you're the Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire?"
"Your status is nothing but a pile of dog shit in my eyes."
"Are you looking to die?"
Dai