Two days later, Yun Ming looked at the town before him—which shared a similar atmosphere to the soul hunting towns of the Star Luo Empire—with a slightly weary expression. He let out a long, stale breath and whispered to himself.
"Finally, I've made it out!"
Yun Ming recalled the experiences of the past two days.
Two days ago, after parting ways with Yang Hong and Yang Yi, Yun Ming had traveled along the outer perimeter of the Star Dou Great Forest toward the Heaven Dou Empire. However, because the Star Dou Great Forest was so vast, and because Zhu Zhuqing had remained unconscious due to excessive blood loss and a weakened state, Yun Ming had to stay alert and vigilant at all times. Fortunately, most of the soul beasts on the periphery were not strong; Yun Ming only had to kill two for food, while the others were scared off by his aura. Two full days of non-stop travel and vigilance had left even Yun Ming feeling a bit exhausted.
Entering the town, Yun Ming found a hotel that looked decent. It was a five-story building: the first floor was the reception hall, the second was a restaurant, and the floors from the third upward were for lodging. Yun Ming booked a suite on the top floor. After heading up to the fifth floor, he was guided to his room by a waiter.
The room was not particularly large, consisting of a living room, two bedrooms, and a restroom. The decor was not luxurious, following a minimalist style that fit the tone of a soul hunting town.
After two days of travel, the wounds on Zhu Zhuqing's body needed their dressings changed. Furthermore, it was inconvenient for Yun Ming to clean the bloodstains off her, so he had the hotel send a maid to help Zhu Zhuqing change her bandages and attend to her personal hygiene. Since they all made a living in these soul hunting towns, these skills were second nature to them.
An hour later, the bedroom door opened, and the maid walked out looking utterly devastated. She couldn't wrap her head around it; looking at Zhu Zhuqing's face, she seemed so young, so how could she be so well-endowed! The maid looked down at herself, from head to toe, seeing everything at a glance, and her eyes turned slightly red.
Seeing the maid on the verge of tears, Yun Ming was confused. How could she go in to serve Zhu Zhuqing and end up on the verge of a breakdown? Although Yun Ming was well-liked by many sisters in his clan, they were usually quite reserved in front of him and wouldn't compare such things!
Yun Ming had no choice but to use the face that girls found trustworthy to offer a word of comfort.
"What's wrong? Are you alright?"
The maid looked at Yun Ming's young, handsome face. Her mood had improved slightly, but the moment she remembered that the Zhu Zhuqing inside the room had been brought here by Yun Ming, she completely lost it. She let out a wail and ran out of the suite.
Yun Ming: "."
Yun Ming was baffled, but since he couldn't figure it out, he decided not to dwell on it; it wasn't a big deal.
Yun Ming walked into the bedroom and looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who lay on the bed as cold and beautiful as a Sleeping Beauty. He checked the bandages and confirmed that although the maid had been emotionally unstable, she had done a good job. Seeing this, Yun Ming took out a cushion, sat cross-legged in the bedroom, and closed his eyes to rest, also staying ready in case Zhu Zhuqing woke up.
At night, bright moonlight shone into the bedroom. Yun Ming frowned, opened his eyes, and looked at Zhu Zhuqing lying on the bed. She was still lying there as quietly as she had been during the day. He said calmly.
"Since you're awake, let's talk."
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Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes. Since the other party already knew she was awake, there was no point in pretending! Her cold voice rang out.
"Why save me? Because of me?"
Zhu Zhuqing was not a narcissistic person, but ever since her body began to develop over the past two years, more and more men had looked at her with eyes full of desire—this was reality! Moreover, she and Yun Ming were total strangers. She didn't believe he would risk opposing the Star Luo Royal Family and the Zhu Family for her without wanting something in return. After thinking it over, Zhu Zhuqing felt that the only thing she had that could attract his interest was her physical appearance.
As her voice faded, the bedroom fell into silence. Yun Ming could feel the lack of vitality in Zhu Zhuqing's tone. Thinking of her age and what she had been through, he sighed and said gently.
"Miss Zhu, although I know you might not believe it, I truly want nothing from you."
"The reason I snatched you from your sister was initially just because I felt you were still young, and I couldn't bear to watch you die right in front of me because of the power struggles of Star Luo."
"But later, I discovered that your sister, Zhu Zhuyun, seemed to have intended to send you away from the Star Luo Empire all along. So, you would have managed to escape even without me!"
As Yun Ming said this, he felt Zhu Zhuqing's soul power fluctuate. His words made Zhu Zhuqing feel that it was all somewhat absurd. Yun Ming continued.
"We are currently in the Star Dou Soul Hunting Town on the outskirts of the Heaven Dou Empire. Given your current physical condition, it is best to stay here and recover from your injuries first. Otherwise, with your beauty, it will be very easy to encounter danger outside!"
"Finally, I will be staying in the room next door for these next few days. If you need anything, you can find me. I will arrange for hotel staff to prepare your daily bandage changes, personal hygiene, and meals. Once your wounds have healed, you can decide where you want to go."
Having said what he wanted to say, Yun Ming stood up, retrieved his cushion, and walked out of the bedroom.
"Bang~"
Hearing the sound of the door closing, Zhu Zhuqing snapped back to reality. The dead silence in her black eyes faded, replaced by a hint of confusion, suspicion, and hope. Although she didn't fully believe everything Yun Ming had just said, she was still concerned about the matter regarding Zhu Zhuyun.
She had ultimately stepped into the trap Yun Ming had left for her. The reason Yun Ming told Zhu Zhuqing that her sister might have intentionally sent her away was to hope she would behave and not run around before her wounds healed; otherwise, in a place like a soul hunting town, it would be truly dangerous!
However, before Zhu Zhuqing could think it through, the pain from the wound on her waist pulled her back to reality. Zhu Zhuqing struggled to briefly check her physical condition. The wound on her waist was severe, and her limbs were covered in superficial scrapes. She confirmed that she felt no other abnormalities in her body, though she was completely weak. She finally concluded that she definitely couldn't run away for the time being, and if what that Ghost-Faced Man said was true—that they were in a soul hunting town—it would indeed be very dangerous to run now.
Having clarified the existing difficulties and her curiosity about the Zhu Zhuyun incident, Zhu Zhuqing decided to stay. Furthermore, looking at the current situation, the Ghost-Faced Man hadn't harmed her and had even helped her treat her wounds.
Treating her wounds! Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing recalled the warmth and sense of security she felt in the Ghost-Faced Man's embrace before she lost consciousness, as well as the location of her wounds. Her face flushed, and she felt incredibly shy and annoyed.
Before long, before Zhu Zhuqing could resolve these questions, a knock sounded outside the bedroom.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Hearing the sound, Zhu Zhuqing responded in a low voice.
"Come in."
With Zhu Zhuqing's permission, the person outside pushed the door open and turned on the lights.
As the door opened, Zhu Zhuqing saw the person clearly. It was a woman who looked to be in her early thirties with an ordinary appearance, looking like a hotel maid. She was carrying a tray. Although she couldn't see exactly what was on the tray, the keen sense of smell granted by her Beast Spirit told her it was food.
"Miss Zhu, the guest outside hired me to take care of your meals and daily needs for the next few days."
Zhu Zhuqing thought of what Yun Ming had just said, and since she truly couldn't take care of herself, she accepted it.
"Troubling... you!"
The maid saw what Zhu Zhuqing meant and replied with a smile.
"You're welcome, this is what I should do."
"Seeing that Miss Zhu isn't very old, if you don't mind, you can call me Sister Hong."
Zhu Zhuqing responded.
"Okay!"
In the living room, Yun Ming heard that the two were talking quite harmoniously, so he stopped paying attention to Zhu Zhuqing and turned his focus to eating. He hadn't had a proper meal in the last two days!
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