Ao Tian didn't take Zhu Zhuqing's money. Instead, he asked, "Was that Dai Mubai just now?"
Zhu Zhuqing was silent, saying nothing, which was taken as a tacit admission.
Xiao Wu walked forward, looking at Zhu Zhuqing's expression, which was on the verge of tears but stubbornly holding back. She felt a pang of sympathy. Taking Zhu Zhuqing's hand, she said, "That guy just now is a scumbag. You shouldn't be sad for him."
"I should go," Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice, walking towards the door.
Just then, the sound of Dai Mubai talking with two other girls drifted over.
Zhu Zhuqing's foot, which had just lifted, immediately stopped.
Gu Yue Na looked at Ao Tian thoughtfully. The sound came from the neighboring room. They hadn't heard anything before, but now it was so clear. It was very likely that this was Ao Tian's doing.
Gu Yue Na thought to herself, if she used her spiritual power, she could clearly hear the sounds from the next room, but she couldn't make the sounds from the next room transmit so clearly into this room, so that everyone could hear.
Ao Tian was the only person present who possessed such an ability.
"Mubai, will you really marry us?" a sweet female voice asked.
Dai Mubai said, "Haven't I said it countless times? I will definitely marry you both. After I graduate from Shrek Academy, I will officially marry you. You are the women I love most in my life."
"But you just abandoned us the moment you saw that pretty woman," another girl complained.
Dai Mubai explained, "How could I bear to abandon you? You know I'm the leader of all the students at Shrek Academy. Our principal gave me a task: to befriend outstanding young soul masters in Soto City these few days and try to invite them to join Shrek Academy. I was just chatting with that girl to complete our academy's mission. You can go to Shrek Academy and ask. All the students can vouch for me."
"Really?"
"I, Dai Mubai, swear that if I speak a single lie, may I be struck by lightning..."
"Mubai, we believe you. Don't make such a poisonous oath."
Dai Mubai said with a tone of heartache, "I, Dai Mubai, have a clear conscience. What's the harm in making a few vows? As long as you believe me, I'm willing to do anything."
"Mubai..."
"Mubai..."
"My little darlings, didn't you say you missed me? I miss you too. I'll stay with you until nightfall. Come on."
"Ugh..."
Immediately after, the seductive voices of two girls could be heard, along with a rhythmic sound.
Dai Mubai would occasionally blurt out some vulgar and obscene words.
Zhu Zhuqing's face first flushed red with anger, and then turned completely pale with despair.
She staggered, nearly falling to the ground.
Xiao Wu quickly steadied her, helping her sit on the sofa.
Zhu Zhuqing could no longer hold back, tears flowing like a breached dam, constantly welling up, quickly reddening her eyes.
Ao Tian shook his head and sighed, saying, "Women in love are foolish, easily fooled by a lie full of holes."
If those two girls had just thought rationally, they would have found the flaws in Dai Mubai's words.
Since he was inviting outstanding soul masters to Shrek Academy, how did he know Gu Yue Na was outstanding? By her appearance? Why hadn't he approached anyone else besides Gu Yue Na?
Yet, these two girls easily believed Dai Mubai's sweet talk, without even thinking.
Or perhaps they had already seen through Dai Mubai's lies, and what they cared about wasn't Dai Mubai himself, but his money.
But regardless of the situation, it had dealt Zhu Zhuqing a huge blow.
Ao Tian felt that if Zhu Zhuqing still held onto a glimmer of hope for Dai Mubai before, she was probably completely despairing now.
At this point, even Xiao Wu, as dense as she could be, understood. Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai were probably a couple, which was why Zhu Zhuqing was so upset by the situation.
A woman's compassion instantly made her decide to help Zhu Zhuqing.
She patted Zhu Zhuqing's back gently, comforting her, "Men are no good. They're all fickle. We don't need to be sad over trash like that."
Ao Tian couldn't help but touch his nose, not refuting Xiao Wu's words. After all, Xiao Wu was comforting Zhu Zhuqing right now.
He didn't feel the slightest bit guilty about letting Zhu Zhuqing hear what was happening next door.
Dai Mubai dared to covet Gu Yue Na; losing Zhu Zhuqing would be the most cruel punishment for him.
When he found out that the masked girl beside Gu Yue Na was actually Zhu Zhuqing, he'd probably regret it to the core.
And Zhu Zhuqing, it would be best if she cut things off completely with Dai Mubai, not giving him any chance to change his mind.
Xiao Wu kept comforting her. Zhu Zhuqing's sobbing body gradually calmed down, but her eyes were red, and she looked pitiful.
Xiao Wu said softly, "Zhuqing, can you tell me about you and that scumbag?"
Zhu Zhuqing slowly said, "We were betrothed since childhood. He left home a few years ago, saying he wanted to train outside, but I didn't expect him to be here, messing around with other women."
Xiao Wu immediately sympathized with Zhu Zhuqing, and said angrily, "Don't want a man like that! Listen to me, you must not marry such a scumbag."
Zhu Zhuqing gave a bitter smile and said, "This is the family's order, how can I resist? What right do I have to resist?"
Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, then angrily said, "Who said you can't resist? Who said you have no right to resist? Do we women have to be humble and let others dominate our fate?"
Zhu Zhuqing's empty eyes brightened slightly, showing a glimmer of life.
Xiao Wu continued, "I don't believe it. If you don't want to marry him, can your family really force you to? You can fight for your own destiny, and change it. As long as you are strong enough, no one can force you."
"As long as I'm strong enough, no one can force me," Zhu Zhuqing murmured.
"That's right." Xiao Wu nodded firmly, saying, "Think about it, if you become a Title Douluo one day, would your family still dare to force you to do things you don't like?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes brightened, but soon dimmed again. "It's not easy to become a Title Douluo. I'm afraid that before I even become one, I'll have to accept a fate arranged for me."
"Don't worry, I have a way to help you," Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the girl comforting her and asked, "How can you help me?"
Three soul rings suddenly appeared around Xiao Wu. "I'm the same age as you, twelve, but I'm already a Soul Elder. As long as you follow me, I can help you increase your cultivation speed."
Ao Tian was stunned, not expecting Xiao Wu to say something like that.
This girl doesn't have the ability to help Zhu Zhuqing improve her cultivation. In the end, she'll probably need him to help.
Thinking of this, Ao Tian saw Xiao Wu suddenly turn her head, and winked at him playfully.
There will be another chapter a bit later, before twelve o'clock.
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