A soul device wholesaler, huh!
Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but feel intense envy.
Envying that Qingling had such a good father!
At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing's curiosity about Qingling's father grew even stronger—she genuinely wanted to see his true appearance.
What kind of person was he, really?
In this moment, Qingling's father's image in Zhu Zhuqing's mind grew immensely.
"Qingling… your father is really amazing."
Qingling smiled gently, "Hee hee hee~ of course! That's my dad, the most, most, most powerful person in the world!"
And so, the two girls stayed in the natural mine for a while, enjoying a brief period of peace.
Time passed slowly, without anyone noticing how long it had been.
"Tomorrow, we'll be heading to the Xingluo Royal Palace, to face my sister, my family," Zhu Zhuqing said, biting her red lips, her expression complicated, breaking the silence first.
Even though she had prepared herself for this confrontation, her heart was still full of mixed emotions.
Breaking off centuries of arranged marriages could easily lead to conflict with her family.
"Don't worry. With me here, nothing will happen," Chen Qingling said, taking Zhu Zhuqing's small hand, encouraging her.
"No matter how big the trouble, I, Qingling, will back you up."
Chen Qingling patted her chest, giving Zhu Zhuqing her firm assurance.
"Mm, I really can't thank you enough, Qingling. Without you, I really wouldn't know what to do."
"Don't talk nonsense. In this world, there's no 'if.' Don't overthink it."
"Let's go back."
"All right."
The two girls immediately left the natural mine, stepping out of the secret chamber and returning to the courtyard to rest.
The next morning.
Under Zhu Zhuqing's guidance, without prior notice, they stormed into the Xingluo Royal Palace, attracting many onlookers.
"Tsk tsk tsk, if I'm not mistaken, that's Zhu Zhuqing from the Zhu family—she's qualified to contend for the throne."
"Phew… the person beside her should be Chen Qingling?"
"Probably!"
"Wherever Chen Qingling goes, something big always happens."
"Charging into the Xingluo Royal Palace so aggressively—who knows what it's for this time?"
"I really want to be friends with Chen Qingling. She's so loyal and willing to risk everything for her friends."
…
Inside the Xingluo Royal Palace.
Faced with the two women barging in, the guards were unsure how to act.
These two weren't people they could easily provoke!
They could only watch as the two advanced, each step pressing the other.
Soon, the situation changed.
Zhu Zhuqing's elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, hurried to the scene. Seeing the two advancing steadily, she spoke leisurely:
"Sister… you've finally returned."
"Aren't you afraid I might have ill intentions toward you?"
At the same time, seeing her sister, a faint, almost imperceptible softness flickered in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes.
Then she forced a cold smile, her deep gaze sharp as an abyss.
"Yes, I've returned. I wonder how you've fared these past few years?"
These words nearly shattered Zhu Zhuyun's composure.
Why?
Because all these years, Zhu Zhuyun had sent people to target her sister. Yet her sister showed no resentment.
Instead, she was concerned about her elder sister.
Realizing the pressure she had imposed on her sister, Zhu Zhuyun felt she truly deserved this!
Suppressing her inner pain, Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath and spoke sarcastically:"My dear sister, without you, life in Xingluo Royal City has been wonderful. I've been so happy every single day."
Zhu Zhuqing, still smiling warmly, spoke sincerely:
"That's good, that's good. Everything else is secondary; the important thing is to maintain a good mindset and be happy every day."
One slip in composure, two defenses broken—Zhu Zhuyun could no longer hold back.
"Zhu Zhuqing! Did you come to Xingluo Royal City just to tell me this nonsense?"
"This isn't nonsense. It's the honest words between us sisters."
"You… you…" Zhu Zhuyun's body trembled uncontrollably, her chest heaving.
She had imagined countless scenarios—her sister returning to confront her.
But she never imagined that Zhu Zhuqing would come back and calmly chat with her.
This was completely different from the script she had envisioned!
Over these years, what had become of her sister?
Why was she so different from when she left?
Back then, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were cold, full of hatred toward her sister.
And now… she could calmly converse. Could time really erase hatred?
Zhu Zhuyun couldn't understand it at all.
"Hee hee hee, you must be Zhu Zhuyun, Zhu Qingqing's elder sister, right?"
"I'm Zhu Qingqing's friend, Chen Qingling. I believe you know my name well enough; no further introduction is necessary."
Chen Qingling's voice broke Zhu Zhuyun's train of thought.
She looked up sharply, staring at Chen Qingling.
Her clear, untainted eyes and refined appearance exuded a strong sense of protectiveness.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuyun's confusion dissipated.
Over the years, her sister had become close to a truly remarkable person.
Could it be because of Chen Qingling that her sister had let go of her hatred, reconciled, and forgiven?
Besides this, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't think of any other reason.
Her expression shifted slightly as she looked solemnly at Chen Qingling.
At first glance, there seemed nothing extraordinary about her.
"I certainly know your name—a figure rising fast in the Soul Master world. Didn't expect you'd personally visit Xingluo Royal Palace."
"So… what is the purpose of your visit to Xingluo Royal Palace, making such a grand entrance?"
"Sister…" Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth."I want to give up the struggle for the throne."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun narrowed her eyes, staring deeply at her own sister.
"Give up the throne struggle?"
"Hahaha!"
"This is the biggest joke I've ever heard! You want to voluntarily give up the throne struggle?"
"My dear sister, do you really think I'd believe your nonsense?"
"Throughout history, the struggle for the throne has never stopped."
"How many people claim to give up the throne while secretly accumulating strength, waiting for the day to seize it back?"
"And now you tell me you want to give up? Charging into the palace so aggressively? What a joke!"
"Do you really think I would believe you?"
Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing sighed helplessly. She knew things weren't so simple.
As her sister said, the struggle for the throne has no sentiment—only intrigue and schemes.
And there is no so-called familial affection; this is the harshest reality of being born into royalty.
Yet… Zhu Zhuqing truly wanted to give up. She wished to exit the stage of the throne struggle, feeling utterly exhausted.
She just wanted to be free, like Qingling, unbound and carefree.
"Sister… what must I do to make you believe what I say?"
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