The two walked silently along the street, one after the other.
Dai Mubai followed behind Zhu Zhuqing, his heart full of confusion. What does she want with me at this time?
His brows furrowed tightly, his eyes flickering uncertainly. Is it for the tournament? But didn't she already decide to give up?
Could it be...
A light suddenly flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes, and a bold thought appeared in his mind.
Could it be that Zhuqing has thought it through? She's willing to cooperate with me?
At this thought, a trace of ecstasy involuntarily flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.
One had to know, both of them were Soul Ancestors, and Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was now as high as level 46.
If the two joined forces, they would indeed have the power to fight against Davis and Zhu Zhuyun, and even a great chance of winning.
Before long, the two arrived at a secluded corner.
Dai Mubai looked up and saw a sign with the words "Rose Hotel Branch" written on it.
"Zhuqing, you brought me here?" Dai Mubai asked with a face full of doubt.
As a veteran who had navigated the battlefield of love for many years, Dai Mubai naturally knew that the Rose Hotel was a hotel specifically designed for couples.
At this moment, a trace of reverie rose in his heart.
Zhu Zhuqing asking me here... surely it's not just to talk business?
Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing, who was checking in at the front desk, his gaze involuntarily sweeping over her hot figure.
"Gulp." Dai Mubai's throat moved slightly. He licked his lips, instantly feeling a scorching fire of desire ignite in his abdomen.
"Creak~"
The room door closed slowly with a slight sound.
Dai Mubai couldn't wait to sit on the bed covered with rose petals, staring at Zhu Zhuqing with great interest.
A trace of ill-intentioned lewd light flashed in his eyes as he said, "Zhuqing, if you have something to say, you can say it now, right?"
"Hmph." Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, pulled over a chair, and sat down unhurriedly.
"Dai Mubai, according to the drawing order, the match between Shrek and the Star Luo Team is in two rounds. Do you have no thoughts about it?"
Hearing this, Dai Mubai took a deep breath, suppressing the restless desire in his heart.
Mentioning the Imperial Family's test, Dai Mubai felt an invisible mountain pressing heavily on his heart, suffocating him.
Although he had decided to withdraw from this struggle long ago, the conflict between the princes of the Dai family could not be glossed over as lightly as that of the Zhu family disciples.
Ancestral rules stipulated that the prince who inherited the throne could not make things difficult for the loser.
However, if the emperor truly wanted to make things difficult for someone, he didn't need to do it himself. Naturally, there would be a pile of people scrambling to do his bidding to curry favor.
If there really wasn't a shred of hope, why would Dai Mubai have given up?
"Zhuqing, what plans do you have?" Dai Mubai asked.
His voice unconsciously carried a few points of expectation, and even a hint of pleading.
At this moment, his heart had completely calmed down, no longer fantasizing about anything romantic happening with Zhu Zhuqing. He only hoped she could lend a hand to help him fight Davis.
Zhu Zhuqing took in all of Dai Mubai's changes in expression. An imperceptible coldness flashed through the depths of her eyes.
Although Dai Mubai is lecherous, this mentality makes him somewhat of a formidable character.
Zhu Zhuqing's soul power surged quietly. With a flash of light, a golden-yellow herb appeared in her hand.
This herb resembled a blooming chrysanthemum. In the dim room, it actually emitted wisps of soft light.
"Eat it." Zhu Zhuqing's voice remained cold, devoid of emotion.
Dai Mubai took the chrysanthemum with a suspicious look and brought it close to his eyes to examine it carefully.
The chrysanthemum presented a magnificent golden color, and every petal was fuzzy. The stamen in the center stood high, its tip shining with a faint golden luster.
"What is this?" Dai Mubai asked, full of doubt.
At the same time, his gaze inadvertently swept over Zhu Zhuqing's wrist, and he couldn't help asking curiously, "Zhuqing, when did you buy this Soul Tool? Where's your sapphire necklace?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked arrogant, stood up, and said impatiently, "So much nonsense. Are you eating it or not?"
"It's called the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. It is a neutral Immortal Herb. Eating it circulates Qi through the four limbs, clears blood through the eight meridians, and can train an Indestructible Vajra Body."
"Indestructible Vajra Body?" Hearing this, the doubt in Dai Mubai's eyes grew heavier.
He had never heard of any herb possessing such magical effects.
"Immortal Herb..." Dai Mubai muttered to himself.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he asked with a shocked face, "Zhuqing, what did you say? This is an Immortal Herb?"
He naturally didn't know what an Immortal Herb was.
However, when Zhu Zhuqing's soul power broke through seven levels consecutively before, he had heard the term 'Immortal Herb' from Tang San.
"Zhuqing, where did you get this herb?" Dai Mubai pressed.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly. "Hmph. Do you think I'm a waste like you? After I left Star Luo, I dispatched death-sworn subordinates to collect resources for me everywhere. This herb was also found in the Extreme North."
Dai Mubai wanted to ask where she got death-sworn subordinates, but seeing Zhu Zhuqing's sharp gaze, he swallowed the words back down.
"Eat the stamen first, then eat the petals one by one. Do not eat the roots. Immediately begin cultivating on the spot after eating to dissolve the medicinal power and break through your bottleneck." Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.
Dai Mubai didn't ask any more questions. He immediately walked to the corner of the room and consumed the herb according to her instructions.
Watching Dai Mubai sitting cross-legged in meditation, a cunning light flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.
Immediately after, soul power surged around her again.
"Sou!" The air distorted slightly, and with a faint fluctuation, several figures appeared at her feet.
Looking closely, they were a cute white cat, a spirited turkey, a slow little turtle, and a nimble little green snake.
"Ai. I've raised them for so long, why haven't they grown at all?" Zhu Zhuqing squatted down gently and stroked the little white cat's head.
Immediately, the small beasts glowed with a soft light, gradually turning into streams of light that merged into her feet.
Ripples like water spread from beneath her feet. The ripples expanded rapidly, gradually spreading a layer of pale blue light screen. This light screen, as if alive, slowly filled the entire room.
As time passed, strange changes occurred in Dai Mubai's body.
A layer of fur as white as snow grew on his body surface, just like when he summoned the White Tiger during his Martial Soul possession.
At this moment, he was lying on the ground in a spread-eagle shape, the sound of cracking bones constantly ringing from his body. It was as if an invisible force was reshaping his body.
"Roar!" A low and deep tiger roar suddenly sounded.
"So hot!" Dai Mubai couldn't help shouting loudly.
The soul power all over his body surged like raging waves. Centered on him, a strong air wave instantly rolled up, rustling the surrounding items.
He circulated the soul power in his body, sensed it carefully, and shouted in astonishment, "Holy crap, my soul power reached level 46! It went up by a full five levels!"
Dai Mubai looked at Zhu Zhuqing with eyes full of surprise and gratitude.
Suddenly, he jumped up, rushed forward like a tiger pouncing on prey, grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's arm, and said excitedly, "Zhuqing, thank you!"
"Bang!"
His answer was a flying kick from Zhu Zhuqing.
This kick was fast and ruthless, landing directly on Dai Mubai's stomach.
Dai Mubai was sent flying instantly, smashing heavily onto the table. With a clatter, all the tableware on the table was knocked to the ground, fragments flying everywhere.
"Cough, cough. Zhuqing, when did your strength become so great?" Dai Mubai crawled up from the ground wretchedly, rubbing his stomach and mumbling.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at him coldly. Soul power surged around her again, and a small jade bottle appeared in her hand.
"Dai Mubai, drink this."
Dai Mubai took the small bottle and uncorked it without hesitation. In an instant, a strong fishy smell assailed his nostrils.
Dai Mubai frowned. "It smells awful. Zhuqing, what is this?"
"Poison. Do you dare to drink it?" The corner of Zhu Zhuqing's mouth tilted up slightly, her eyes holding a trace of teasing amusement.
Hearing this, the corner of Dai Mubai's mouth also turned up, revealing an uninhibited smile. He said, "Zhuqing, as long as it's from you, even if it's poison, I dare to drink it."
Saying this, he raised the bottle, tilted his head back, and drained the liquid inside in one gulp.
"Zhuqing, why do I feel a little dizzy?" Dai Mubai stood swaying, shaking his head vigorously, trying to sober himself up.
"Thump."
As soon as his voice fell, his body collapsed straight down, hitting the ground heavily.
Just then, "Zhu Zhuqing's" figure suddenly flickered, and a faint golden light appeared around her body.
Her hair gradually shortened, and her body began to grow rapidly. Her bones emitted a series of cracking sounds, as if regrowing.
The originally fitting clothes were burst open, and blocks of majestic muscles were gradually revealed.
The transformed "Zhu Zhuqing" looked down at Dai Mubai lying on the ground, his voice becoming deep. "Hmph, I told you it was poison, and you still dared to drink it."