Zhu Zhuqing, one of the Shrek Seven Devils!
Lin Mo paused slightly.
Dugu Yan Frisk his unusual behavior, followed his gaze, and recognized the person.
"That's... Zhu Zhuqing from the Shrek Academy?" she asked uncertainly.
Ye Lingling looked over as well and nodded gently. "It's her."
Lin Mo withdrew his gaze and continued walking forward.
Why is she here all alone?
Dugu Yan asked curiously, "What about the others from the Shrek Academy?"
Lin Mo shook his head. "I don't know. This matter has nothing to do with us. We don't need to concern ourselves with it."
Dugu Yan blinked and didn't ask any further questions.
The transaction was successfully completed, and both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were in high spirits.
Given the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's wealth and influence, there's a good chance they can provide the Soul Bone they need.
They each recently absorbed a Soul Bone of extremely high quality and experienced quite good results.
The Soul Bone tastes pretty good!
This made them somewhat curious about what kind of Soul Bone the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would offer for the trade.
The two girls surrounded Lin Mo, chattering away as they returned to the Dugu Manor, much to Dugu Bo's dismay.
" Lin Mo, how old do you think the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can find Soul Bone?" Dugu Yan asked.
"It shouldn't be low."
Lin Mo replied, " Ning Fengzhi is a smart man. Since he wants that Head Soul Bone, he will naturally offer something that shows sufficient sincerity."
Otherwise, we could take the risk and use the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena's channels to conduct the transaction—after all, the people who urgently need this Head Soul Bone are the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, not us."
Ye Lingling said softly, "I wonder what kind of Soul Bone they will bring out."
"There definitely will be."
Dugu Yan chuckled and patted her shoulder, " The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the wealthiest sect; they must have plenty of good stuff in their inventory."
The three chatted and laughed as they walked away.
Their commotion naturally caught the attention of Zhu Zhuqing on the second floor of the teahouse.
Zhu Zhuqing's empty gaze stirred slightly upon hearing that familiar laughter.
She turned her head and looked at the street.
The figures of Lin Mo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling walking side by side came into view.
As Dugu Yan was smiling and saying something, Ye Lingleng gently. The two nestled together beside Lin Mo, Lin Mo expression remained calm.
This scene was so harmonious it was almost jarring.
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze fell on Lin Mo, then looked at the two girls beside him.
Dugu Yan, granddaughter of Poison Douluo, possesses exceptional talent and is now Soul King.
Ye Lingleng, the successor of the Nine Heart Begonia, also possesses astonishing talent and demonstrated Soul King cultivation in the Soul Master Tournament.
And Lin Mo himself----
Thinking of the Six-Ring Soul Emperor cultivation that shocked the entire audience at the Soul Master Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing's heart felt as if it were being clenched by something.
As she watched the three figures walk away, a hint of envy flashed in her eyes.
I don't just envy their strength, but rather the kind of relationship they have—a relationship where they can walk side by side and trust each other.
Looking back, in the month or so since the Soul Master Tournament ended, Dai Mubai had reverted to his old ways and was once again frequenting brothels with Ma Hongjun.
A deep sense of disgust involuntarily surfaced on Zhu Zhuqing's face.
After returning to Heaven Dou City from Spirit City that day, Dai Mubai did indeed restrain himself for a while.
But after only a week, the problem recurred.
Using excuses like "You've worked so hard in the competition, it's only right to relax a bit," he would drag Ma Hongjun along, and sometimes even bring Oscar, to the brothel every few days.
Zhu Zhuqing had tried to find him several times, but each time she found him in a drunken and disheveled state.
She tried to persuade them, argued with them, and even almost came to blows.
Dai Mubai simply waved his hand, as if to say, "I know what I'm doing, and we won this time, didn't we? I'm just relaxing, so what?"
How many?
Zhu Zhuqing found it all laughable.
On the Star Luo Empire's side, although Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun lost the match, they will definitely train even harder after returning home.
The gap between them will only widen the next time they meet.
And what was Dai Mubai doing?
He was drinking, womanizing, and wasting his time.
Zhu Zhuqing gripped the teacup tightly in her hand, her knuckles turning white.
She couldn't help but recall what her sister, Zhu Zhuyun, had said to her in the tavern that day.
Living in seclusion is certainly an option, but can she really hide forever?
The Star Luo Imperial Family and the Zhu Family family have spies throughout both empires; no matter where she flees, she will eventually be found.
Once discovered, she will face certain death.
My sister is right; she had no intention of taking her own life.
But she and Dai Weisi's supporters would never be as merciful as she was, Dai Mubai their lives.
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath and drank the cooled tea in her cup in one gulp.
After the Soul Master Tournament ended, despite Dean Flender's repeated attempts to persuade her to stay, she gave up all hope for Dai Mubai and chose to drop out of school and leave.
Tang San was secretly taken away by Tang Hao, while Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Oscar chose to remain at the academy.
Ning Rongrong and Yu Tianheng returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, respectively.
Now—she alone has nowhere to go.
The Zhu Family can't go back, and neither can the Star Luo Empire.
In the Heaven Dou Empire, she was an outsider with no relatives or friends.
She originally came to the vicinity of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect using its power for protection.
But after she calmed down from her impulsive decision, she belatedly realized...
If she were a normal genius, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would definitely not mind having a combat-type Soul Master like her join them.
It could even be said that they are very welcoming.
But she was being hunted down by the Star Luo Empire.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is one of the Upper Three Sects, it is impossible for them to directly withstand the pressure from the Star Luo Empire for the sake of an outsider like her.
Moreover, she has Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Dai Mubai. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were to take her in, it would be tantamount to offending both the Star Luo Imperial Family and the Zhu Family.
A shrewd businessman like Ning Fengzhi would never do such a losing business.
Thinking of this, a tear welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's dark eyes.
No, there must be other ways. I'm sure I can live a normal life.
She refused to believe that in this vast world, there was no place for her.
Zhu Zhuqing stood up, placed a few Copper Soul Coin on the table, and walked out of the teahouse.
The streets were bustling with people, just as lively as ever.
But she felt cold all over.
Where should I go?
Where can I go?
She wandered aimlessly, and before she knew it, she had arrived near the Dugu Manor.
Zhu Zhuqing stopped and looked at the magnificent gate of the mansion.
She remembered seeing Lin Mo and the other two earlier.
Lin Mo, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling ----
After a long silence, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze gradually hardened.
Perhaps, there is still a path I can take.