"Simple, just look at the legs."
Soon, they arrived at the mansion of the Netherworld Zhu Family. The vermilion walls shimmered with an eerie luster under the sunlight. The Zhu Family guards standing at the gate were all clad in heavy armor, clearly not ordinary people.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing took out a jade tablet from her Soul Tool, held it in her hand, and showed it to the guards. After seeing the jade tablet, the guards immediately made way for Zhu Zhuqing.
"Let's go, Big Brother Yi." Zhu Zhuqing put the jade pendant back on her waist, then took Jun Yi's arm and walked into the mansion, leading Jun Yi through the front and back yards, finally arriving at the outside of an exquisite little pavilion in the back yard.
After crossing the stone platform in front of the pavilion, the two of them slowly climbed the stone steps to the pavilion, guided by Zhu Zhuqing.
The two sat down in the room. Zhu Zhuqing dismissed all the servants and guards, then closed the door, poured Jun Yi a cup of tea, and handed it to him.
" Big Brother Jun, please have some tea and rest for a while. I've already instructed the servants to prepare a meal, so it shouldn't be long before we eat."
"Thank you for your trouble, Zhu Zhuqing." Jun Yi took the teacup, then removed his mask and put it into his System Space, revealing his handsome face. In the few months since they last met, Jun Yi had grown taller and appeared even more mature.
Looking at Jun Yi in front of her, Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face flushed slightly, but a hint of joy was faintly revealed in the depths of her eyes. She slowly lowered her head and did not say anything more.
" Zhu Zhuqing, why are you the only one who came back? Given Rongrong's personality, shouldn't she have been making a fuss about coming back with you?" Jun Yi asked curiously.
Zhu Zhuqing looked up and explained to Jun Yi, "She originally intended to come back with me, but a while ago, she suddenly received a letter from her family and said she wouldn't be coming back with me."
"I was curious at the time, but I didn't ask why."
Zhu Zhuqing recalled the scene. She clearly remembered that after Ning Rongrong received the letter from her family, her face turned very pale for a moment. Although she quickly covered it up, she still remembered it clearly. After reading the letter, although she said on the surface that she was fine, Zhu Zhuqing could clearly sense that Ning Rongrong had become preoccupied after reading the letter. She also said that she did not want to trouble Zhu Zhuqing, so she refused her.
"Oh, I see."
Jun Yi nodded and didn't ask any more questions. After all, Ning Rongrong always acted on a whim, and Jun Yi sometimes couldn't figure out what she would say or do next.
" Zhu Zhuqing, I feel like you've changed a lot," Jun Yi said, changing the subject.
"Really? I didn't notice any change in myself." Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.
Jun Yi took a sip of tea and said, "Really, you're a completely different person now compared to when I first met you. Before, you were always lifeless and cold. Now you're cheerful, confident, and lively, just like a normal girl."
" Big Brother Jun, are you saying I wasn't normal before?"
"Huh? That's not what I meant."
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's sudden remark, Jun Yi was completely dumbfounded. He had originally intended to praise Zhu Zhuqing, but he hadn't expected her to focus on this.
"Haha, Big Brother Jun, I was just joking with you, don't mind me." Zhu Zhuqing laughed and covered her mouth.
"Actually, I have to thank Big Brother Jun for all these changes. The two Immortal Herb you gave me not only improved my Soul Power Level but also enhanced my talent, and even helped me become a disciple of Titled Douluo." Zhu Zhuqing's face was full of gratitude as she said this.
"Oh? Really? You were actually taken as a disciple by Titled Douluo? When did this happen? Tell me in detail."
Jun Yi knew that the Titled Douluo who accepted Zhu Zhuqing as his disciple was definitely Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan, but how did Zhu Zhuqing, as Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, meet him?
"It's like this, Big Brother Jun. The Spirit Hall Academy holds a grand competition at the end of each month. Rongrong and I had just returned to the academy when we participated in the competition. However, since it was a seven-on-seven format, everyone else had already chosen their teams, leaving only the two of us. So, we both signed up to participate. Because of the huge difference in our Soul Power, and since we had both already broken through to the Soul Ancestor, we won easily."
"This matter then alarmed one of the deans of the Spirit Hall Academy, who was also my teacher, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan."
"Huh? Chrysanthemum Douluo is actually the dean of the Spirit Hall Academy?" Jun Yi frowned slightly, an incredulous expression on his face. After all, Chrysanthemum Douluo was rather effeminate; having him as dean, the students he would produce...
"It was just a nominal appointment. My teacher was there as a representative to watch our end-of-month competition. The moment I made my move, he came right up to me, said a bunch of nonsensical things, and then wanted to take me as his disciple," Zhu Zhuqing said.
"And then you agreed?"
"Well, although his behavior seemed a bit abnormal, he is, after all, Titled Douluo. He also made many demands, taught me cultivation methods and combat skills, and assured me that he would protect my life and prevent me from being coerced by anyone. So, in the end, I agreed to his offer. The main reason, however, is that I want to improve my strength," Zhu Zhuqing replied calmly.
Jun Yi nodded. "That's good. This way, you won't have to worry about your family members using meaningless family rules to bind you. You can freely do what you want to do."
"Yes, it's all thanks to Big Brother Jun's help." Zhu Zhuqing looked at Jun Yi gratefully, her eyes seeming to melt him. Her tone was also much gentler, her voice soft and sweet.
"Ahem, Zhu Zhuqing, don't look at me like that, it makes me shy," Jun Yi coughed twice and replied.
" Big Brother Jun, how should I thank you?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
"Simple, just look at the legs," Jun Yi said instinctively.
Jun Yi then realized that the person in front of him was Zhu Zhuqing, not Dugu Yan, and that he seemed to have said something he shouldn't have.
"Um, I was just kidding, don't mind me," Jun Yi quickly waved his hand and replied.
"If Big Brother Jun wants to see, then Zhu Zhuqing will go change her clothes now."
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing was about to stand up and go to another room. As soon as she opened the door, she saw a woman who looked about 60% like her, staring coldly at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Oh, isn't this my sister? After wandering outside for so long, you've finally decided to come home? I heard from the guards that you brought a man home today. I'd like to see who it is."
As the woman spoke, she tried to rush into the room, but Zhu Zhuqing released a surge of Soul Power, forcing the woman back several steps. Then, she looked at the woman coldly.
" Zhu Zhuyun, it seems you've truly missed the palace. Your younger sister has been home for several days now, and you finally think to come home and visit."
(End of this chapter)