"Breaking off the engagement with the royal family. That's a big deal. Did your family agree?" Jun Yi asked curiously.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and replied, "It's still under discussion. Actually, my mother doesn't really want me to be with Dai Mubai. He secretly fled the Star Luo Empire before, and my family was somewhat dissatisfied with him at the time, but out of consideration for the royal family's reputation, my parents didn't dare to bring it up. But things are different now."
"I think I understand now. With your current talent, you are fully capable of becoming Titled Douluo. So your family doesn't want you to marry into the royal family, but rather wants you to become the next patriarch of the Hell Family, right? If I remember correctly, there are no Titled Douluo in your family."
"Mmm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly.
"That depends on how supportive your parents are. If you succeed, you can pursue the life you want and take control of your own destiny." Jun Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
"Yes, back then, I could also pursue the person I liked." As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing shyly raised her head, glanced at Jun Yi, and then quickly lowered her head again.
Jun Yi understood the meaning behind Zhu Zhuqing's words. He knew that the girl in front of him had probably fallen for him, but what could he do? He was simply too charming to ignore.
" Zhu Zhuqing, come out here!"
A furious roar came from outside the door.
"Your sister is here again." Jun Yi recognized Zhu Zhuyun's voice and said to Zhu Zhuqing.
"She's never suffered a loss in her life. I grabbed her by the neck just now, and now she's probably looking for revenge."
Then Zhu Zhuqing stood up and walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she saw Zhu Zhuqing, who was furious, and an old woman behind her.
"You're looking for me?" Zhu Zhuqing asked coldly.
"Oh, my dear sister, you treated me like that just now, so of course I have to teach you a lesson. But which man are you trying to seduce with that outfit?"
Zhu Zhuyun's face was filled with cruelty and violence. Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing, who was usually extremely conservative, was dressed in such sexy clothes, she immediately began to mock her.
"You think you can lecture me now?"
After saying that, Zhu Zhuqing emitted a powerful surge of Soul Power, and a delicate, deep purple kitten appeared beside her. Her Soul Ring also began to slowly appear.
Yellow, yellow, purple, purple—four rings appeared in succession, revealing the cultivation level of a level 43 Soul Ancestor, leaving Zhu Zhuyun speechless with shock.
"You, you, how is this possible?"
Zhu Zhuyun stared in disbelief at the four Soul Ring encircling Zhu Zhuqing's body, a buzzing sound filling her mind. She wondered if she was dreaming. Zhu Zhuqing had only been away from home for a little over half a year; how could her Soul Power have increased from level 27 to level 43? How was that possible?
"Nothing is impossible; it's just that your limited perspective restricts your understanding," Zhu Zhuqing replied coldly.
I don't believe it!
After saying that, Zhu Zhuyun summoned her Martial Soul, and a kitten just like Zhu Zhuqing appeared beside her. Three Soul Ring appeared: yellow, yellow, and purple. She immediately Martial Soul Possession, and her hands transformed into sharp claws, slashing towards Zhu Zhuqing's face.
Zhu Zhuqing simply raised her hand and grabbed Zhu Zhuyun's wrist. The powerful force stopped Zhu Zhuyun's attack and pinned her in place.
"I have no intention of being your enemy. My main reason for returning home this time is to see my mother, and secondly, to dissolve my engagement with Dai Mubai. I will not compete for the title of future empress."
Having said that, Zhu Zhuqing casually flicked her wrist, the powerful force sending Zhu Zhuyun's arm and entire body flying backward.
Just as Zhu Zhuyun was about to fall, an old woman beside her caught her.
" Granny Dai." Zhu Zhuyun looked at the old woman, wanting her to teach Zhu Zhuqing a lesson.
The old woman shook her head, refusing Zhu Zhuyun's offer, and slowly said, "Your Highness, this is a family matter between you. If you hadn't actually come to blows, I might have been able to intervene. But you heard what Miss Zhu Zhuqing said just now. Since she has chosen to annul the engagement, there is no longer any conflict between you."
" Granny Dai, I..." Zhu Zhuyun didn't take it to heart and still wanted her to make a move.
"Your Highness, you are destined to become the Empress Dowager. Be discerning, make sound decisions, and don't waste your time on pointless arguments."
"Oh, I see. Thank you for reminding me, Grandma."
The old woman waved her hand, turned her back to Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, seemingly unwilling to meddle in the sisters' affairs any longer.
"If you don't have anything else, I'll close up shop," Zhu Zhuqing said calmly.
Seeing that Zhu Zhuyun did not respond, Zhu Zhuqing closed the door, leaving the heartbroken Zhu Zhuyun lost in thought.
"Your Highness, do you feel somewhat resentful? Do you feel that your younger sister is inferior to you in every way, yet why has she been able to advance so quickly while I haven't?" The old woman turned to Zhu Zhuyun with a smile and said.
Zhu Zhuyun did not reply.
"Your Highness, you must remember, this world is like this, always full of opportunities, and there will always be one or two people who defy fate, and that is a blessing in itself. Your sister is that blessed person. If she were your true enemy, I would certainly eliminate her. But think about it, is she really your enemy now? If she breaks off the engagement, then the position of Crown Prince will undoubtedly belong to His Highness the First Prince."
"In this way, barring any unforeseen circumstances, you will become the future empress. At that time, you should think about how to enhance your prestige. For example, you have a younger sister who can become Titled Douluo."
Having said this, the old woman turned and left, and Zhu Zhuyun, after pondering for a long time, also left Zhu Zhuqing's room.
Inside the room, as Zhu Zhuqing closed the door and walked towards the sofa, she suddenly slipped and was about to fall when Jun Yi Zhu Zhuqing appeared beside her and caught her.
"Why did you suddenly fall? Are you alright?"
"Maybe it's because I wasn't wearing shoes, my feet are a bit slippery." As Zhu Zhuqing was about to take a step, a soft gasp suddenly rang out, "Ah~ it hurts, Big Brother Jun, I think I twisted my ankle."
"How could you be so careless? Let me help you back to the sofa."
As he spoke, Jun Yi gently helped Zhu Zhuqing to sit down on the sofa. Don't ask why he didn't use his Martial Soul to transfer directly; the answer is simply that he didn't know how.
"Ouch~ my feet hurt so much, Big Brother Jun, could you massage them for me?"
As she spoke, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly turned her body towards Jun Yi Jun Yi placed her feet directly on his lap...
(End of this chapter)