Chapter 68 Preparing to Leave, Ning Rongrong's Guesses!
"I know what I'm doing more clearly than ever before."
Zhu Zhuqing's voice remained cold, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
"Dai Mubai, it was fate that forcibly brought us together. Since you don't want to defy fate, then let me do it myself."
She glanced coldly at Dai Mubai, her eyes devoid of any emotion, only displaying a detached indifference as if they were strangers.
Then, she turned around and left.
The black figure appeared particularly solitary in the twilight.
Dai Mubai stood there, stunned, his cheek still burning with pain.
He stared at the receding figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
The initial joy had now vanished.
For a fleeting moment, he even hoped that Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fireline would actually burn Ye Tianchen and Zhu Zhuqing to ashes.
"Zhu Zhuqing!"
He couldn't help but shout it out, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"The engagement was arranged by my father and your father! You think you can break it off with just a few words?!"
The black-clad figure paused slightly.
Noticing Zhu Zhuqing's reaction, Dai Mubai couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.
But Zhu Zhuqing did not turn around.
She paused for a moment, then continued walking forward.
Her steps were firm, without the slightest hesitation.
A few breaths later, her figure completely disappeared into the shadows of the forest.
It was as if he hadn't said anything at all.
But it also seemed as if everything had been said.
Dai Mubai stared blankly in the direction Zhu Zhuqing had left, his limbs stiff, like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Brother Dai, there are plenty of fish in the sea, why be hung up on one..."
"Get lost!"
Ma Hongjun, who wanted to comfort Dai Mubai, had just walked to his side when he heard Dai Mubai's roaring voice, which made his ears go numb and his head spin.
"I..."
Ma Hongjun looked aggrieved. He had only wanted to comfort Dai Mubai, but he had been unjustly lashed out at.
"Alright, Fatty, that's enough."
Tang San stepped forward, reached out and pressed his palm on Ma Hongjun's shoulder, stopping him from arguing further.
After calming Ma Hongjun down, Tang San looked at everyone again.
"Now that Zhao Wujie has been killed, and Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's fates are unknown, given our current condition, staying in the Star Dou Great Forest would be tantamount to suicide. I suggest we rest for one night and return directly to Shrek Academy at dawn tomorrow. What do you think?"
"I'll listen to Third Brother."
Ma Hongjun didn't want to stay here for even a second longer. If it weren't for the fact that the Star Dou Forest was too dangerous at night, he would have left right now.
"What about Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong?"
Oscar finally spoke up at this moment.
"If you have the means to save them from the hundred-thousand-year Spirit beast, then we can turn back now to save them."
Tang San looked at Oscar calmly.
"I..."
Oscar hesitated for a moment, then finally lowered his head.
"I agree with Third Brother."
With the score at three to one, Dai Mubai's opinion was no longer important. Moreover, Tang San was well aware of his choice and was only giving him face by not directly stating it.
After reaching a consensus, Tang San ignored the messy surroundings and set up a tent on the spot.
He could certainly choose a better place, but safety was the priority in the Star Dou Forest. No matter how good the environment was elsewhere, it was definitely not as safe as here. After all, not every place had the residual aura of a hundred-thousand-year Spirit beast.
The presence of the Titan Giant Ape's aura made this the safest place in the Star Dou Forest besides its habitat. Not to mention hundred-year or thousand-year Spirit beasts, even ten-thousand-year Spirit beasts would not dare to easily set foot here.
...
Deep in the forest, a huge creature was lying prone on the ground.
The Titan Giant Ape, whose body was as large as a small mountain, was now lying prostrate on the ground.
The massive stone pillar was casually placed aside. Its golden eyes were slightly narrowed as it gazed ahead, seemingly waiting for something.
Two girls sat side by side on its broad shoulders.
A girl with a scorpion braid and a pink dress fluttered gently in the wind.
She hummed an unknown tune, swinging her legs back and forth, looking completely at ease.
Those who knew this place were aware that it was the Star Dou Forest, a place that struck fear into the hearts of Soul Masters; those who didn't might mistake it for her home.
Ning Rongrong, sitting beside her, was not as relaxed. Her delicate face showed obvious unease and curiosity, and her large eyes kept looking around while cautiously observing the enormous creature beneath her.
She had seen quite a few Titled Douluo. Not to mention those from distant places, there were two pillars of strength in the sect: Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
But this was indeed the first time she had encountered a hundred-thousand-year Spirit beast whose strength was comparable to that of a Titled Douluo.
If it weren't for the close relationship between this giant ape and Ye Tianchen, and if she hadn't sensed any hostility, Ning Rongrong would have already crushed the token left on her by Sword Douluo and summoned him to come to her rescue.
But at this moment, what intrigued her even more was Xiao Wu beside her.
After spending several months together, she thought she had gotten to know her companion well, but now it seemed that the secrets she hid were no less than her own.
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but glance at Xiao Wu.
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
Could it be that Xiao Wu also knew Ye Tianchen? Could she be...?
She was not stupid. On the contrary, as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, she was influenced by her surroundings from a young age, and her mind was far more delicate than that of her peers.
Just from Xiao Wu's current state, she vaguely guessed what was going on.
But at that moment, the Titan Giant Ape that had been lying quietly beneath them suddenly moved.
"Brother Tianchen is here!"
A sound like muffled thunder rang out, causing the leaves around them to fall with a rustling sound.
The Titan Giant Ape suddenly raised its head, its golden eyes gleaming with excitement.
Ning Rongrong was startled by the sudden sound and instinctively grabbed Xiao Wu's arm.
Xiao Wu simply smiled and patted her hand, signaling her not to be afraid.
They looked up ahead.
A golden bolt of lightning streaked through the forest.
The speed was astonishing, so fast that Ning Rongrong couldn't even see what it was. She could only see golden lightning flashing and leaping among the trees, each flash bringing it one step closer.
In the blink of an eye, the golden lightning had already reached them.
The lightning suddenly subsided.
A lithe figure landed steadily in front of the Titan Giant Ape.
On the way back, Ye Tianchen had already changed into a clean robe, so Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong couldn't tell that he had just gone through a battle.
The appearance was different, but Ning Rongrong was certain she wouldn't mistake those eyes.
Just then, a dreamlike light suddenly emanated from between Ye Tianchen's eyebrows.
The light was faint, rippling like water, and instantly enveloped his entire body.
Wherever the light touched, his appearance began to change.
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