Zhu Zhuqing trembled, the preciousness of the Immortal Herb was beyond her expectation.
If that was the case, then she and the other six Shrek Seven Devils truly had no turning back.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't believe those people would trust her explanation; now, she was beyond all hope of clearing her name.
If it were before, Zhu Zhuqing might have questioned Lin Ye, or perhaps chosen to fight to the death.
But when she learned of the grievances between Lin Ye, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai, her hatred had invisibly diminished a lot.
"In this World where the strong prey on the weak, might makes right. Your Shrek Seven Devils have excellent aptitudes.
This is also why I was unwilling to provoke you in the first place. After all, with my talent, at most I would only reach Spirit Saint in the future.
However, it will be different in the future. The tables have turned; you won't be able to outplay me."
Lin Ye looked at the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse in his hand, his tone full of confidence.
Talent was his biggest shortcoming, but once this shortcoming was remedied, how could Shrek compete with a transmigrator who knew the plot?
"Zhu Zhuqing, I'm giving you two choices now.
First, you leave now, and we will have no further connection.
From now on, I will not trouble you again, but if you still end up with Dai Mubai, I will kill you.
Second, follow me. As long as I live, I will guarantee your safety, and I will compensate for past events.
The door is right there, make your own choice."
Saying that, Lin Ye pointed to the open door. Then, he quietly waited for Zhu Zhuqing's decision.
The atmosphere was somewhat heavy, and Lin Ye slightly closed his eyes.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were dazed. The moment Lin Ye invaded her body, her life had been completely disrupted.
She couldn't go back to Shrek, her relationship with Dai Mubai was broken, and the family competition would inevitably end in failure.
Moreover, her purity… her body held no secrets from Lin Ye. She didn't know how many times she had been seen and touched; it was just one step away from the final act.
For a moment, her gaze towards Lin Ye was incredibly complex. Her life had been ruined by him; she should have hated him.
But how was he not also a victim?
After a long while, seeing that the woman hadn't left, Lin Ye nodded with satisfaction, stood up, and walked in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
He gently lifted her chin, looked at her somewhat childish pretty face, and softly said, "Very good, you are a smart woman.
We should leave. I'll go out first; you change your clothes and wait for me here."
After Lin Ye finished speaking, he turned and went out, then came to another secret room, or rather, a storage room would be more accurate.
Pushing the door open, what met his eyes were sturdy wooden shelves, on which were placed large boxes, a total of more than ten.
Perhaps due to the passage of time, the boxes were already covered in dust, indicating that this place had been neglected for a long time.
The boxes were unlocked, and Lin Ye casually opened one, and immediately, a brilliant golden light entered his eyes, dazzlingly bright.
This box was actually full of gold coins.
These were also prepared by the Tang Clan a long time ago, so that the clan could rise again if it ever faced difficulties.
Now, they came in handy.
Lin Ye was out of money. After he revived, he even lost his spirit tool, and his home in South City was ransacked by who knows who; all valuable furniture and items were carried away.
Therefore, before today, he was penniless.
Earning money was not difficult for Lin Ye. At worst, a few Spirit fighting matches in the Great Spirit Arena would be enough to cover his expenses for a long time.
He wasn't like Flender and those guys, who went around swindling gold coins from children, completely losing their dignity.
But now that he had ancestral savings, he was too lazy to bother.
After putting more than ten large boxes, containing approximately two to three hundred thousand gold coins, into his spirit tool, he left contentedly.
On the other side, Lin Ye pushed open the heavy metal door,
and saw Dugu Yan idle in the secret room.
"Miss Dugu, you can leave in a moment, but I don't want to expose this place, so I need you to be unconscious for a while. Do you have any objections?"
Lin Ye said with a smile, it was clear he was in a good mood.
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes, thinking, did you give me the power to refuse?
"It seems your goal has been achieved. So now, can you tell me what exactly you did?"
Dugu Yan didn't want to be confused, hence the question.
Lin Ye shook his head slightly and said, "There's nothing to say about this matter. When your grandfather returns, he will surely know.
Also, I advise you to open your eyes and stay away from the Yu Clan and the Tang Clan, otherwise, you won't even know when you've been sold out.
Speaking of which, you two, grandfather and granddaughter, are truly something. The old one sacrifices his life for the Clear Sky Sect, and the young one is devoted to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. You're really something."
Dugu Yan's expression turned unpleasant, "What are you talking about? When did my grandfather get involved with the Clear Sky Sect?
And my relationship with Yu Tianheng is our own business; I'm not interested in his family background."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes."
Lin Ye spread his hands and said, "Then why didn't he go to his own Thunder Academy, but instead ran to your mediocre academy? Use your not-so-smart little brain and think carefully.
Of course, if you insist that Yu Tianheng went to expand his connections, then I have nothing to say, but with his worrying intelligence, plus the arrogance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, do you believe it yourself?
These guys from the Yu Clan are quite good at deceiving women.
Yu Tianheng isn't completely brainless either. By getting you, the Poison Douluo, who you depend on, would practically become one of their Yu Clan members, gaining a Titled Douluo for free.
His uncle, Yu Xiaogang, is a complete freeloader. He's trash himself, yet he can make Bibi Dong and Liu Erlong, these two women, fight over him and be devoted to him. Impressive."
It must be admitted that Lin Ye was a little envious. To make two strong women devoted to him, Yu Xiaogang truly had some ability.
And don't forget how trash his cultivation was.
Dugu Yan was secretly annoyed. This guy actually said that Heaven Dou Royal Academy was a mediocre academy, so wouldn't that make her, who attended the academy…
After being annoyed, she became thoughtful. And indeed, upon careful consideration, Yu Tianheng might truly have had ulterior motives.
And she seemed to have heard some explosive news: Yu Tianheng's uncle and Bibi Dong…
Bibi Dong, wasn't that the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall?
Liu Erlong, wasn't she Yu Tianheng's aunt, meaning Yu Xiaogang's cousin?
This was simply a mess. Was it the distortion of human nature, or the degeneration of morality?
"Miss Dugu, are you ready? It's time to go."
Dugu Yan rolled her eyes. The way he said it, it sounded like he was going to send her to her death.
Seeing that Dugu Yan had no objections, Lin Ye stepped forward, joined his palms into a blade, and struck Dugu Yan's fair nape.
The latter rolled her eyes and fainted on the spot.
Then, Lin Ye untied the chains on Dugu Yan's hands and feet, then took out a large sack and put Dugu Yan into it.
Carrying the large sack containing Dugu Yan, he met up with Zhu Zhuqing and left the secret room together.
After an unknown amount of time, Dugu Yan groggily woke up.
When she crawled out of the open sack, Dugu Yan had a bitter expression, somewhat doubting life. What kind of human suffering was she experiencing? That guy was probably a slave trader, right?
She looked around. Hmm, it was another dead end.
Dugu Yan was speechless, but fortunately, the person kept his word, and she finally regained her freedom.
"You hateful guy, don't let me run into you again."
Dugu Yan said fiercely. Although Lin Ye hadn't abused her, he had even provided her with good food and drink.
However, being kidnapped was never a pleasant experience.
If she had the chance to meet Lin Ye, Dugu Yan wouldn't go for a fatal blow, but a good beating would definitely be unavoidable.