Facing the capture by Zhu Zhuyun's numerous pawns, Zhu Zhuqing was filled with despair at this moment.
She wanted to live; she absolutely did not want to be taken back to the Star Luo Empire.
Feeling utterly powerless, Zhu Zhuqing still insisted on running forward, even mobilizing a large amount of spirit power, eager to break through the encirclement.
But, being weak, how could she still mobilize spirit power? Just as she gathered her spirit power, it immediately cut off the next moment, her legs softened, and her vision went black as she directly fell straight down.
When Lu Yuan saw this scene, a strange expression immediately appeared on his face.
Then, he watched the group chasing Zhu Zhuqing with interest, wanting to see what they would do.
As for intervening to save her, Lu Yuan had no such thought at all.
"Boss, what should we do?"
"The Second Young Miss has fainted. Should we take her back?"
The group chasing Zhu Zhuqing all looked a bit grim at this moment. Everyone's gaze involuntarily fell upon their only Spirit Ancestor, waiting for him to make a decision.
"No, the Eldest Young Miss ordered us to drive the Second Young Miss to the Heaven Dou Empire so she could meet the Third Prince."
"Even if we leave her here, we absolutely cannot take her back."
"If we take her back, the Eldest Young Miss will definitely not be pleased with us."
"Sigh… I've got it!"
The Spirit Ancestor's peripheral vision swept across, and he suddenly saw Lu Yuan. His eyes immediately lit up, and an idea formed in his mind.
"What do you want to do?"
Lu Yuan, whose spirit power far surpassed these people's, could naturally observe the sudden change in their expressions when they saw him.
In an instant, a strange feeling surged in his heart, as if some trouble was about to inexplicably fall upon him.
"Young Master, we are from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire. This is our Young Miss. Would it be too much trouble for you, brother, to look after her for a while and tell a small lie?"
"We are willing to offer a thousand gold coins as compensation."
Lu Yuan was speechless, inexplicably being labeled a good person, someone who sees injustice on the road and uses his Spirit to save others.
"Please, Young Master, we will take our leave now. Here is your compensation."
The Zhu family members directly pulled out a gold coin card, shoved it into Lu Yuan's hand, and then each ran away quickly.
Lu Yuan was silent. He looked at the gold coin card in his hand, then at Zhu Zhuqing, who was lying there, breathing rapidly, her face pale and unconscious. He couldn't help but curve his lips, finding it hard to describe his current mood.
"Girl, wake up, the bad guys have run away!"
"I chased them off. If you don't get up, I might go wild."
Lu Yuan lifted his foot and kicked Zhu Zhuqing's noticeably perky bottom.
One could only say that she truly lived up to being a special selection of the Imperial Family; her physical development was simply excessive.
It was incredibly springy, and the fleshiness was quite good.
Even when Lu Yuan's foot touched it, ripples of 'butt waves' spread out.
Wavy, it was truly too wavy.
Lu Yuan kicked and secretly disdained the Star Luo Imperial Family in his heart, having a great time.
As for why he didn't use his hand to touch Zhu Zhuqing?
Well, I ask you, would you be willing to touch a woman who has been running for several days, is covered in sweat, and might even smell sour?
If anyone is willing, Lu Yuan can only say, 'Impressive.'
"Mm… so painful, no strength left…"
After a long while, a kick, a bottom, flesh waves rippling.
A slightly hoarse voice finally came from the unconscious Zhu Zhuqing's mouth.
Lu Yuan stopped his actions, no longer kicking the 'ball,' and began to curiously examine the young girl before him.
The Imperial Family's special offering was indeed beautiful, with skin like snow and a graceful figure, truly a peerless beauty.
It was just a pity that her mind wasn't very good, and in the end, she was marginalized, completely becoming a so-called 'pendant cat.'
"Wake up quickly. If you don't wake up, I'm going to leave you here alone."
Lu Yuan's tone was indifferent, and his gaze was fixed on Zhu Zhuqing.
Since Zhu Zhuqing had already spoken, it meant her consciousness had recovered quite a bit.
She should regain full consciousness very soon. He came to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain his fifth spirit ring, not specifically to be a hero saving a beauty.
Besides, he already had quite a few women around him. Little Senior Sister and Senior Sister Dugu had become increasingly clingy to him over the years, annoying him to death and even slowing down his Cultivation speed a bit.
"No… don't, I'll get up now."
A voice as faint as a mosquito's hum came from Zhu Zhuqing's mouth. She opened her eyes with some fear.
She hopefully looked around, and finally her gaze settled on Lu Yuan's face.
"Thank you, Young Master, for saving my life."
Lu Yuan looked at the young girl who hastily got up, her face pale, his expression unchanged. He merely shook his head slightly.
"It wasn't me who saved you; you were just lucky."
"Alright, since you're awake, I'll take my leave."
Lu Yuan was too lazy to explain anything further, and even lazier to get involved in disputes between sisters.
His fifth spirit ring was far more important than these meaningless things.
"Young Master, don't go. Would it be too much trouble for you to guard me for a while? I'd like to meditate briefly."
Zhu Zhuqing quickly spoke, reaching out to try and grab Lu Yuan.
"No need, don't come near me. Men and women should not touch each other. I will guard you for a while."
"Also, don't call me Young Master, just call me Lu Yuan."
At least at this moment, Lu Yuan didn't want Zhu Zhuqing to get close to him.
However, his concession immediately caused Zhu Zhuqing's expression to freeze.
Then, her gaze softened. As a direct descendant of the Zhu family, Zhu Zhuqing had seen many noble youths, and she knew that most men were inherently lustful.
Lu Yuan's behavior truly made her look at him with new eyes, and even gave rise to a bit of goodwill.
She was confident in her own appearance, definitely worthy of being called a beauty.
"Then thank you, Young Master."
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and then sat down on the ground.
But as soon as she sat down, she couldn't help but frown slightly, her face showing a hint of pain and confusion.
Why did her bottom hurt so much, as if she had been kicked dozens of times?
She shouldn't have been injured while running away, so what exactly was going on?
However, despite being full of confusion and bewilderment at this moment, she could only temporarily suppress this thought and prioritize recovering her spirit power.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing finally recovered her spirit power. She opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was Lu Yuan holding clear water and thin porridge.
"If you're awake, come over and wash up. I've made you some thin porridge, eat some yourself."
"Your body is a bit weak from the long journey. It's best to rest for a while recently."
"I'll keep watch for you nearby. I'll leave after you recover."
Lu Yuan shrugged, placed all the items in front of Zhu Zhuqing, and then strode out of her sight.
Zhu Zhuqing watched his actions, and her eyes immediately became even softer, and her normally cold face even showed a hint of joy.
"Lu Yuan, what a strange man…"
(End of Chapter)
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