"Zhu... Zhu Zhuqing?!"
For a moment, Dai Mubai was somewhat incredulous.
His eyes were fixed on the figure under the eaves outside the window, and he almost thought he was hallucinating.
That tall figure, that aloof demeanor—her silhouette stands out even in a crowd.
Zhu Zhuqing.
His fiancée, the second young lady of the Zhu Family in the Star Luo Empire, was his 'partner' who studied with him at the Shrek Academy.
" Zhu Zhuqing! Zhu Zhuqing!"
Upon confirming that it was indeed Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai was overjoyed.
He hadn't expected to have the chance to see Zhu Zhuqing so soon, and he almost instinctively called out, his voice sounding particularly abrupt in the quiet workshop.
Instantly, the other dozen or so prisoners in the workshop all looked up, staring in astonishment at the blond youth who had just arrived that day.
Some people wore gloating expressions, while others secretly shook their heads—shouting and yelling here was simply asking for trouble.
"Shut up!"
At that moment, a cold shout rang in Dai Mubai's ear.
Immediately afterward, a figure in black armor appeared in front of Dai Mubai. "Who gave you permission to make a scene here?"
"Forehead..."
Dai Mubai was intimidated by that aura and subconsciously took half a step back.
But thinking of Zhu Zhuqing outside the window, perhaps if he could just get her to see him, he would have a chance to get out of this prison.
He mustered his courage again and pointed out the window, urgently saying, "Sir, that's my fiancée!"
"That girl outside is my fiancée!"
"Fiancée?"
The black-armored guard scoffed upon hearing this.
"I should warn you, the soundproofing here is quite good."
"Secondly, she is a new maid brought by the steward, and she is to serve His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor. She cannot have a fiancé, otherwise she would not be able to enter the Heavenly Court."
"Like you," the black-armored guard shook his head, "I've seen far too many prisoners who try to get out of prison by claiming kinship with someone, but I advise you not to indulge in wishful thinking. Just wait patiently until your sentence is over, and His Majesty will naturally grant you release."
After saying that, he looked at the old man beside him, " Wang Lao'er, are these the people you brought?"
"Keep your people in check."
"Yes, yes, yes..." The old man Wang Lao'er, who brought Dai Mubai, bowed obsequiously, "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely keep him in check."
"Hmm," the black-armored guard nodded, "Considering this is his first offense and he doesn't know the rules, give him fifty slaps as a warning to others."
In an instant, the black-armored guards vanished once more.
"Yes," Wang Lao'er bowed again.
Then, he approached Dai Mubai and said, "Kid, the adults are kind, why don't you stick your face out?"
"If you dare to criticize the Heavenly Emperor's close attendants again, it won't be as simple as just slapping them."
"I have no objection! Everything I said is true!" Dai Mubai looked at Wang Lao'er, his eyes filled with fear, anxiety, and anger.
"We just had a fight, so she won't acknowledge me, but..."
"Okay, I'll ask around for you, but not now."
Having said that, he gave Dai Mubai no further chance to explain, raised his right hand, and swung it through the air.
"Clap clap clap clap--!"
The crisp, loud sound of slaps echoed repeatedly throughout the workshop.
Wang Lao'er clearly didn't hold back, and every slap landed squarely on Dai Mubai's face.
But the force was controlled perfectly, neither knocking him unconscious nor causing him unbearable pain.
Fifty slaps, not one more, not one less.
When Dai Mubai was thrown back to the ground like trash, his cheeks were swollen, his mouth was cracked, and blood mixed with saliva dripped onto the bluestone ground.
He lay on the ground, feeling dizzy, with a ringing in his ears and his vision blurring.
"Kid, I'll have the guard ask him when we get back. Now... get to work."
After saying that, Wang Lao'er returned to his chair and continued weaving.
Dai Mubai was lying on the ground...
humiliation!
An unprecedented humiliation!
He Dai Mubai, a prince of the Star Luo Empire, was now being slapped in public by a lowly prisoner in this alien world, utterly powerless to resist.
He wanted to roar, to explode, to summon his White Tiger Martial Soul—
But when he thought of Wang Lao'er's formidable strength, he could only grit his teeth and say nothing.
After a long while, he managed to prop himself up and sway as he sat back down in his seat.
My cheeks burned, and my mouth tasted of blood.
He looked out the window at Zhu Zhuqing...
For a moment, Dai Mubai felt a pang of jealousy.
Why is it that we both transmigrate to the Shrouding the Heavens World," yet you, Zhu Zhuqing, can appear there radiant and beautiful, while I have to stand in this dark and gloomy prison cell, operating this damned machine, sewing clothes I don't even understand?
hatred!
I'm not reconciled!
Dai Mubai was unwilling to spend his whole life trapped in this cell, working on a sewing machine, doing these meaningless tasks, and then one day quietly dying here.
He wants to go out.
He wants to become stronger.
He will make those who humiliated him today pay the price!
"Senior, will you really help me contact the guard and get in touch with my fiancée?"
"Um?"
Wang Lao'er looked at Dai Mubai in surprise, "You're still thinking about this? Is she really your fiancée?"
"Yes," Dai Mubai, sporting a pig's head, could only force a smile despite his inner rage.
"Please help me, senior."
"Alright, alright, I'll go back and talk to the guard, but don't get your hopes up."
"Although they are merely servants of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, they are still high and mighty beings to us. Contacting them will not be easy..."
at the same time.
Zhu Zhuqing, standing in the corridor, seemed somewhat dazed...
She thought she heard someone calling her?
But after a quick scan, Zhu Zhuqing didn't find anything. She shook her head. "Perhaps it's just my imagination?"
After all, that voice just now sounded like a boy's.
But in this Shrouding the Heavens World, how could anyone else besides his own sister possibly know him?
Besides, this is the Heavenly Court Court's prison. Even if people from the Douluo Continent transmigrated to this world, they couldn't possibly be imprisoned so quickly, right?
Unless you're unlucky enough to end up in jail, but can anyone be that unlucky?
Zhu Zhuqing thought it was impossible.
Just then, Jiang Jiang Wanwan walked over. " Zhu Zhuqing, it's all settled. Go pick out your own style."
"Yes!"
In an instant, Zhu Zhuqing stopped worrying and excitedly followed Jiang Wanwan away.
At the same time.
The Shrouding the Heavens World," Earth.
Dressed in white, with snow-white hair.
Standing on the bustling street, Lin Hao looked at the neon lights and towering buildings all around him, a look of realization flashing in his eyes.
Nearly ten thousand years ago.
He has lived in the Big Dipper Star Domain for nearly ten thousand years since he transmigrated.
He conquered forbidden zones, quelled unrest, established the Heavenly Court, and looked down upon the rise and fall of humankind.
Even so, when he saw this familiar yet unfamiliar modern city scene again, a ripple of emotion still unconsciously stirred in his heart.
"Great-grandfather, is this the Earth you were talking about?"
A clear, melodious sound rang out beside me, filled with an irrepressible curiosity and excitement.