svetikya Chapter 107 Zhu Zhuqing's Disappointment
Chapter 107 Zhu Zhuqing's Disappointment
Chapter 107 Zhu Zhuqing's Disappointment (Nine Updates)
Douluo Continent, Soto City.
On the bustling street, Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in inconspicuous black clothes, moved through the noisy crowd.
Having successfully escaped her sister's pursuit, she traveled a long way to this important border town in the Kingdom of Barak, with only one goal in mind: Shrek Academy.
However, the closer she got to her destination, the more turbulent her emotions became.
A nameless unease and confusion crept into my heart like a spider web.
"Was my choice really the right one?"
A tiny voice echoed in her mind.
"Is that person truly worth entrusting my future to, even risking my life to fight against that cruel fate?"
But this wavering lasted only a moment.
The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes became firm again.
She pursed her lips tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms.
"I have to see it with my own eyes, no matter what!"
She whispered to herself.
"I need to see with my own eyes whether Dai Mubai, my fiancé, is still struggling and fighting for our future! Whether he still retains that determination and strength to break free from his shackles! Or—"
She dared not think about it further, nor did she want to.
The truth needs to be witnessed with your own eyes.
With some time still remaining before Shrek Academy's opening and enrollment period, Zhu Zhuqing decided to settle in Soto City first, familiarizing herself with the environment and adjusting her mindset.
However, things did not go smoothly.
She wandered around the city several times, asking at many hotels, and the answer she received was surprisingly consistent—"fully booked."
Soto City is a major city with frequent border trade and Soul Master exchanges. With the academy's enrollment period approaching, young Soul Masters and their companions from all over the country have flocked in, resulting in an extremely tight accommodation situation.
As dusk fell, Zhu Zhuqing's mood, like the deepening twilight, was shrouded in gloom.
Are we going to have to sleep on the streets?
This was clearly not in line with her plan.
Finally, she stopped in front of a lavishly decorated hotel with a predominantly rose-colored theme.
A striking sign hangs at the hotel entrance—Rose Hotel—and the air seems to be filled with a sweet and ambiguous atmosphere.
Even though she didn't know much about the world, Zhu Zhuqing could tell from the atmosphere and the couples coming and going that this was probably a special hotel—a lovers' hotel.
Her brows furrowed tightly.
This kind of place is definitely not her first choice.
But looking at the darkening sky and the absence of any other hotels with obvious signs, she gritted her teeth.
"Alright, it's just a short stay, I'll bear with it."
Having made her decision, Zhu Zhuqing took a step forward, about to enter the glass door of the Rose Hotel, which was decorated with rose reliefs.
At that very moment—
A burst of frivolous and unrestrained laughter came from a street corner not far away, sounding particularly jarring in the relatively quiet hotel area.
"Young Master Dai~ What are your plans for today? I heard a new gambling den opened in the south of the city. If you're lucky, you can win a lot of gold soul coins in one night!"
"That's right, that's right! Young Master Dai always has a lucky streak, why don't you take us to see it? If you win some money, we sisters will keep you company with a few drinks!"
The voice was alluring and incredibly seductive.
Zhu Zhuqing's body stiffened abruptly!
It wasn't because of the explicit words, but because of the title—Young Master Dai!
This surname, this title —
Almost instinctively, she turned sideways with lightning speed, hiding herself behind the shadow of a pillar on one side of the hotel entrance. Her cold gaze pierced through the gaps in the crowd and precisely targeted the source of the sound.
Not far away, a tall, richly dressed young man with long blond hair was walking towards them with two hot, almost identical twin women on his arms.
The man was handsome, with a touch of roguish charm. What was most striking about him were his heterochromatic eyes, one of the distinctive features of the Star Luo Empire's royal White Tiger Martial Soul!
Dai Mubai!
Zhu Zhuqing's heart felt as if it had been gripped tightly by an icy hand, almost stopping its beating.
She stared intently at the man, her nominal fiancé, the one she had traveled across mountains and rivers, risking her life, to seek refuge with and confirm her identity with.
He wore a smug and hedonistic smile, joking with the twins in his arms, completely oblivious to the envious or disdainful glances from those around him.
He looked so relaxed and happy, as if all the troubles of the world had nothing to do with him.
There was not a trace of gloom from bearing a heavy fate.
They lack the drive and determination to strive for the future.
There was not even the slightest bit of concern or worry for her, his fiancée, who was in a distant empire and also struggling on the brink of life and death.
Zhu Zhuqing's body, hidden in the shadows, began to tremble slightly.
It wasn't out of fear, but because of a bone-chilling cold, and a fury and despair that, like the prelude to a volcanic eruption, almost consumed her completely!
Outside the alley, the nauseating laughter continued to drift in, clearly penetrating her ears.
"Haha, sure, sure! I'm in a good mood today, I'll take you guys out for a good time! If you win any money, you'll get a share!"
"We can still—"
"Dai Shao is the best~"
So this is what you call striving?
While he was struggling day and night to defy his predetermined tragic fate, desperately fighting against the contempt of his family and the cruel pursuit of his sister, all for the sake of that slim chance of survival—
Clutching at his last glimmer of hope, he braved countless dangers to arrive in this unfamiliar city, solely to find a potential comrade-in-arms and someone to rely on—
You're right here—embracing another woman, indulging in debauchery and living a life of unbridled pleasure!
All expectations, all struggles, all desperate gambles—at this moment, they were shattered by the cruel and absurd scene before them!
My heart felt as if it had been completely frozen, then shattered into countless ice shards, leaving no trace of warmth.
Is there anything else we can hope for in this man?
Following him, my future fate will likely not be to defy destiny alongside him, but rather to become a victim of his defeat in the final power struggle.
Just as the boundless cold and despair were about to engulf her, another face suddenly and clearly appeared in her mind.
That handsome face carried a youthful slyness and confidence.
He told her, "I've taken a liking to you."
"How about coming to my Blue Silver Academy?"
"The Zhu family can't interfere there. You can grow up in peace until you have enough power."
"—Moon Goddess Palace"
Those words may have sounded abrupt and domineering at the time, but at this moment, they are like a ray of dawn piercing through endless darkness.
A place where one can break free from family constraints, end engagements, and have a truly free environment to grow up in —
A powerful, mysterious, seemingly omnipotent young man —
A path—perhaps completely different, but absolutely under her control!
Perhaps—there's no need to wait any longer, no need to hesitate any longer.
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