"Don't kill them...!"
Watching the seemingly graceful dance as the black-clad men fell one by one with clean, decisive movements, Zhu Zhuqing cried out urgently.
One after another, the black-clad men fell. Although Gu Yuena could only exert the level of a Soul Emperor, the combat experience inherited from the Dragon God was enough for her to easily defeat those of the same level.
In the blink of an eye, all the black-clad men lay on the ground, fast asleep like infants.
Gu Yuena clapped her hands; her white dress was spotless, like a white lotus flower. She
stood in stark contrast to the black-clad men on the ground.
"..." Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at this scene.
The black-clad men who had forced her to exert all her strength and barely escape had all been defeated by this woman in no time.
And she hadn't even used her Martial Soul!
This couple... were they both reclusive masters?
Zhu Zhuqing's heart trembled, and she longed even more to receive their guidance.
Gu Yuena approached, scrutinizing Zhu Zhuqing once more.
Changing her attitude, she looked at Zhu Zhuqing's figure again.
"Hmm, this female disciple is quite good. She could be her child's wet nurse!"
Zhu Zhuqing instinctively covered her chest, a sudden chill running down her spine. She looked at Gu Yuena warily and asked, "You... what are you going to do?"
Gu Yuena raised her fair neck and snorted, "Don't use the word 'you' to address me. From now on, I'm your master's wife!"
"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing was completely bewildered.
Just a moment ago, she was utterly unwelcoming, not even allowed to enter the door.
Why the sudden change of attitude?
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Yuena in confusion.
Gu Yuena chuckled, patted Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder, and asked in return, "Do you want to become stronger?"
Zhu Zhuqing blinked and nodded.
"That's fine then. From now on, you'll learn from my husband. He's the strongest person in the world, and he can definitely train you into a true powerhouse. All you need to do is be absolutely obedient to my husband."
Gu Yuena thought to herself, her plan to help her husband conquer the Douluo Continent would begin in the Star Luo Empire!
"???" Zhu Zhuqing's lips twitched. She just wanted to become his apprentice, but it felt like selling herself!
Besides, she knew Dan Heng was a powerhouse, but the strongest...
"What, you don't want to?"
Gu Yuena frowned slightly.
"No...no, I'm willing! I...Master's wife, I..." Zhu Zhuqing came to her senses. No matter what, Dan Heng and Gu Yuena were the strongest people she had ever met, and learning from them would be beneficial.
Moreover, Dan Heng's temperament was very comfortable; she wouldn't feel any resistance being by his side.
Gu Yuena tapped Zhu Zhuqing's forehead, a smile playing on her lips, and said,
"Then don't be lost in thought! Come on, let's go home! Master's wife has some things to tell you."
Gu Yuena led Zhu Zhuqing to the courtyard.
The courtyard was at the southernmost edge of the city, while this place was at the northernmost edge; it would take more than fifteen minutes to walk there.
Zhu Zhuqing quietly followed Gu Yuena, listening to her words.
"First, when you get back, don't mention what happened earlier. Just say that your master's wife only stopped you halfway."
"Second, your husband doesn't like trouble and might not be willing to take you as his disciple. I'll put in a good word for you, and then you can do it this way..."
Gu Yuena acted as a strategist, offering Zhu Zhuqing various plans and ideas.
At the same time, she didn't want Dan Heng to know her true identity.
That might make Dan Heng think she had ulterior motives, affecting their relationship.
Zhu Zhuqing noted everything down, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes across her cool face.
Why does it seem like the relationship between Master and Master's wife is so-so?
...
In the courtyard.
Dan Heng was watering the vegetables, a hobby he'd recently developed.
Before coming to Douluo Continent, he was constantly being hunted, and after boarding the train, he didn't have much time to tend to his plants.
Now, suddenly being in contact with them, he found it suited his personality perfectly.
"Husband!"
Hearing the voice, Dan Heng looked up and saw his cheap wife leading a troublesome girl into the courtyard.
Dan Heng frowned slightly; bringing a member of the Star Luo royal family home might disrupt his peaceful life.
Gu Yuena, holding Zhu Zhuqing's hand, walked to the vegetable patch and giggled, "Husband, this child is so sincere; she wants to become your disciple. I think she's a good child, so I agreed on your behalf."
"..." Dan Heng glanced at Gu Yuena. Had she forgotten that they were a fake couple?
Why was she making the decision for him?
Gu Yuena argued confidently, "Husband, this child has worked very hard, and she's so beautiful. If she goes out alone, she'll definitely get into trouble. Please take her in."
Both Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing looked at Dan Heng expectantly.
Dan Heng was silent for a moment. If she were truly a desperate girl, he might have felt pity.
But Zhu Zhuqing was clearly not; she was in the family's trial.
"Refuse." Dan Heng withdrew his gaze and continued watering the vegetables in the field, as if the lush green vegetables were more attractive than these two stunning beauties.
"???"
Gu Yuena's smile froze. She hadn't expected Dan Heng to be so blunt, refusing her so easily?
She could even feel Zhu Zhuqing looking at her with suspicion.
The so-called master's wife, this is...?
Two red clouds crept onto her fair face. Gu Yuena smiled insincerely and threatened in a low voice, "Husband, you don't want her to cause you trouble here, do you?"
"???" Dan Heng stiffened and turned to look at the two women.
Gu Yuena looked at him smugly, while Zhu Zhuqing looked embarrassed.
"I...I'm sorry, I just wanted to become your apprentice. If you don't accept me, I'll work for you here until...until you're willing to take me as your disciple. I'm sorry!"
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and bowed deeply to Gu Yuena and Dan Heng.
She used her icy beauty persona as a cover in public.
But now, she was just a twelve-year-old girl fleeing her hometown, her heart filled with confusion.
Her voice trembled, tinged with a sob.
Gu Yuena snorted softly, looking at Dan Heng with slight displeasure.
Although Zhu Zhuqing hadn't followed the plan, her sincere emotions had moved Gu Yuena.
Dan Heng looked deeply at Zhu Zhuqing, suddenly having a strange feeling.
Zhu Zhuqing at this moment, inexplicably resembled himself when he was first exiled...
...
So, Zhu Zhuqing stayed and slept on a makeshift bed on the floor of the guest room.
Gu Yuena was a little sullen because Dan Heng hadn't given her face. That night, she lay on her side, her back to Dan Heng, and wrapped the blanket around herself, looking like a big caterpillar.
"My husband's freezing to death!" Gu Yuena muttered
to herself. She was waiting for Dan Heng to apologize.
After a while, Dan Heng still hadn't spoken, and she wondered if she had gone too far.
So she pulled the blanket back a bit, letting Dan Heng take it and cover himself. A
few seconds later, Gu Yuena turned around in confusion, only to see Dan Heng already asleep, fully clothed, soundly.
"???"
(End of Chapter)