Zhu Zhuqing became a member of Dan Heng's family.
She was very diligent; although a royal girl, she was quick to help.
Unlike his cheap wife, who was sulking again for some unknown reason.
At breakfast, although he had prepared enough for four people, Gu Yuena ate two and a half portions, her mood visibly improving, while Zhu Zhuqing only ate half a portion.
"..."
Walking along the road, Dan Heng thought that his salary seemed insufficient to cover household expenses.
One gold soul coin was enough for a normal family of three to eat for several months.
But he not only had to cover food, but also had to ask merchants to bring him the books he wanted.
That money was running out...
Where could he earn some?
Thinking this, Dan Heng ignored the "tagalong" following behind him.
Yes, Zhu Zhuqing accompanied him to the library.
Gu Yuena strongly supported it, and when Dan Heng was about to refuse, she said, "You're not Zhuqing's teacher, you have no right to order her around."
Dan Heng let it go, thinking, let her be.
While working at the library, Zhu Zhuqing's outstanding performance quickly attracted the attention of many men.
Watching her serve tea and water to Dan Heng, and eagerly helping with any tasks,
made a group of men's eyes redden .
The librarian took a break and called Dan Heng to her room. Looking at him, she sighed, "Dan Heng, you're newly married. Didn't I give you paid leave? Why did you come back?"
"I like working," Dan Heng said calmly.
"..." The librarian was speechless.
After a moment of silence, she continued, "It's one thing for you to come, but why bring another one? And she's so beautiful. These readers in the library aren't here to read anymore."
"Besides, you've only just gotten married, how can you... how can you be so fickle?"
Hearing the librarian's words, Dan Heng was stunned. "???"
Fickle? What did the librarian take Zhu Zhuqing for?
The curator continued, "Danheng, I know you're popular, but you must be faithful in your marriage. It's not that you can't have multiple wives and concubines, but you're a good man, a good husband..."
Danheng found it increasingly absurd. He suddenly realized that in other people's eyes, he might be seen in a similar light. Just
Zhu Zhuqing being by his side could elicit so many speculations?
"Over the years, countless girls have asked me to introduce you to potential partners, but you haven't liked any of them, and you've never had any scandals. How come your thinking changed after marrying Nana?"
the curator said earnestly, trying to give Danheng some psychological advice.
"..." Danheng felt a chill and quickly explained the situation.
He said Zhu Zhuqing just wanted to learn from him, and it wasn't the kind of relationship the curator imagined.
He then went out and sent Zhu Zhuqing back.
Without Gu Yuena "stirring things up," Zhu Zhuqing obeyed his instructions and went straight back.
At this moment, the curator leaned closer to him and said, "Danheng, you need to understand, this place is near the Star Dou Great Forest, and Soul Masters and merchants often stop here. That girl is too beautiful; are you sure you want her to go back alone?"
"..."
So, Danheng had no choice but to go home with her.
On the way, just as the curator had said, many men were eyeing Zhu Zhuqing.
Among them were many greedy and sinister ones.
And in the eyes of some Soul Masters who lived on the edge, she was likely to do something ruthless.
Danheng sighed inwardly. Leaving aside Zhu Zhuqing's Star Luo royal family status, her appearance and figure alone had already brought him trouble and potential problems.
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lower lip, her face filled with deep apology.
"I'm so sorry, Teacher Danheng, it's all my fault, I... I've caused you trouble..."
Danheng shook his head, not uttering any words of blame.
Back home, Gu Yuena was again "friendly" chatting with a group of women outside the courtyard.
When the women saw Danheng return, they all covered their faces and left, many still crying.
Gu Yuena, however, puffed out her chest, her face practically beaming with smugness.
...
Three days passed like this.
Zhu Zhuqing was very obedient. Danheng didn't want her to come along, so she stayed home, cleaning, watering the vegetables, and even preparing the ingredients in advance for Danheng to cook when he returned. She
truly fulfilled the responsibilities of a perfect disciple.
Gu Yuena praised Zhu Zhuqing every day, urging Danheng to accept her as his apprentice.
On this particular day, the three of them ate together. Gu Yuena's chopsticks moved the most frequently; although she was very elegant, her little mouth seemed never to stop.
Seeing that almost all the food on the table had disappeared, it was another "clean plate" operation.
Dan Heng put down his chopsticks and suddenly said, "Zhu Zhuqing, you want to learn from me to enhance your Soul Master strength, right?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened instantly, looking at Dan Heng excitedly. She stood up, her movements so hurried that she knocked over her chair. She quickly agreed
, then went to pick it up. In her haste, she knocked her chopsticks to the ground.
"I'm so sorry, teacher..."
Zhu Zhuqing stammered, her face turning bright red with embarrassment.
Gu Yuena chuckled, then quickly covered her mouth, maintaining her aloof and dignified teacher's wife persona.
Dan Heng said, "First of all, I am not a Soul Master."
"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback.
Gu Yuena nodded slightly. Her husband was certainly not a Soul Master, or even human, but a dragon from some unknown world!
This was one of the reasons she placed her hopes for reviving the glory of Soul Beasts on Dan Heng.
Dan Heng was indeed not a Soul Master. After arriving in Douluo Continent, he had briefly become interested in the Soul Master system, but Soul Power was too low-level in nature, so he gave up after a few months of research.
Therefore, he couldn't be called a Soul Master.
Zhu Zhuqing blinked, staring blankly at Dan Heng.
Dan Heng continued, "When you cultivate to the Soul Emperor level, you'll be considered a graduate. At that time, you must leave this place."
"!!!" Zhu Zhuqing's breathing became rapid.
Soul Emperor!
If she were to cultivate step by step, she would need to be at least thirty years old to reach the Soul Emperor level.
And if she could reach the Soul Emperor level, she wouldn't have to worry about that final battle anymore.
Zhu Zhuqing's breathing became rapid.
Gu Yuena also looked at Dan Heng in surprise. Her current power was essentially at the Soul Emperor level, a level that was already considered a high-level Soul Master in Douluo Continent, equivalent to a thousand soldiers!
Seeing the two women's reactions, Dan Heng was slightly taken aback. Had he deliberately lowered the bar, making both women dissatisfied?
Although the Soul Emperor level was indeed ridiculously weak, it didn't seem to be very common, did it?
Dan Heng frowned slightly. "Is it too simple?"
"No...no..." Zhu Zhuqing came to her senses and suddenly realized that her teacher might not actually be a Soul Master and had no idea of the true value of a Soul Emperor. Even if she accelerated her cultivation, she couldn't possibly reach the Soul Emperor level before the age of thirty, right?
"Then it's settled. Go outside and run around the yard later. When you can't run anymore, then proceed to the next stage of cultivation..."
(End of Chapter)