It Really Is Zhu Zhuqing

Zhu Zhuqing!

Su Xing suspected that the figure he had just glimpsed was none other than Zhu Zhuqing, one of the Seven Shrek Monsters. Zhu Zhuqing came from the Star Luo Empire, and it was possible that she might pass through the town where Su Xing currently was on her way to Shrek Academy.

"I should follow and check it out!"

Even though Su Xing knew that Zhu Zhuqing would safely arrive at Shrek Academy in the original story, he decided to follow her just in case. Who knew if his presence might cause a butterfly effect, leading Zhu Zhuqing into a crisis she didn't originally encounter?

Of course, Su Xing wasn't certain that the girl he saw was Zhu Zhuqing. All he knew was that she was a young girl. If it wasn't Zhu Zhuqing, then the girl might truly be in danger, which gave him even more reason to follow.

…

On the road outside the city, a stunning yet cold-faced young girl walked. If Su Xing saw her now, he would immediately confirm his suspicions. This cold and curvaceous girl was indeed Zhu Zhuqing.

"That scoundrel Dai Mubai ran so far away!"

"Have you really given up?"

Zhu Zhuqing maintained her frosty expression. Thinking back to Dai Mubai abandoning everything and running away infuriated her. She despised it.

She was not someone who would choose to run away from problems.

But with Dai Mubai gone, all of her persistence and efforts seemed in vain. If she stayed in the Star Luo Empire, she might even be killed by her older sister. This time, she had no choice but to flee.

After finding Dai Mubai, she would confront him to see if he had temporarily retreated or truly given up!

Deep down, Zhu Zhuqing hoped Dai Mubai hadn't truly abandoned her, and that belief was the reason she came searching for him.

However, even if it was just a temporary retreat, she wouldn't forgive him so easily. Dai Mubai's decision to leave her behind, running away by himself, had hurt her deeply.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Zhu Zhuqing's expression shifted slightly.

"Am I being chased again?"

Recalling her sister's previous assassination attempt, Zhu Zhuqing's face grew even colder.

"Oh?"

"So you've noticed us? Impressive awareness, but too bad you're too bold for your own good, little girl, daring to travel alone."

Realizing that Zhu Zhuqing had spotted them, the scar-faced man and his companion emerged, surrounding her from both sides.

"You're not here to kill me on behalf of my sister, are you?"

Seeing the two men's appearances, Zhu Zhuqing felt slightly relieved. Then, in a cold voice, she asked, showing no sign of panic.

"Your sister?"

The scar-faced man looked puzzled. Though surprised that her sister wanted her dead, he wasn't interested in the details.

"Of course not, little girl. You're too pretty to waste. Today, you're coming with us for some fun. I promise you'll enjoy it!" The scar-faced man practically drooled as he ogled Zhu Zhuqing's body.

"Haha, exactly!" The other man's eyes glowed with lust as he leered at her. His previously honest-looking face now seemed full of evil intent.

"Trash!"

Zhu Zhuqing relaxed after confirming they weren't sent by her sister. With a cold glare, she disdainfully insulted the two men.

"What?!"

"Did you just call us trash, little girl? You've got a death wish!"

"We're both Soul Masters!"

Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's contemptuous words, the scar-faced man and his companion were enraged. They unleashed their spirit power, summoning their spirits—one a hoe and the other a sickle. Along with their spirits, their spirit rings appeared: both with one white and one yellow ring, showing that their spirit ring configurations were far from ideal, with the first being only a ten-year ring.

"Hmph! Trash."

Seeing that the two men were also Soul Masters like herself, Zhu Zhuqing's expression shifted slightly, becoming more serious, though she still looked down on them.

"Hell Spirit Cat!"

"First Spirit Skill: Hell Thrust!"

Without hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing released her spirit, attacking the scar-faced man first.

"What?! She's a Soul Master too!"

"And her first spirit ring is a hundred-year one? How is that possible?!"

When the scar-faced man saw Zhu Zhuqing's spirit and spirit rings, his face changed instantly. They realized they had picked the wrong fight.

"Attack! No matter how talented she is, she's still just a little girl. There are two of us!"

Though startled, they weren't about to back down. With a vicious shout, they charged at Zhu Zhuqing.

Splat!

"Ah…"

The scar-faced man didn't even get a chance to use his spirit skill before Zhu Zhuqing knocked him to the ground.

"How is this possible…?"

The bulky man, seeing his companion, who was slightly stronger than him, fall so quickly, was immediately terrified.

He hesitated for a moment, then turned and ran.

But Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't let him escape. With her speed as an agility-type Soul Master, she quickly caught up.

"Hell Hundred Claws!"

Splat!

"Ah…"

Just like his companion, the bulky man was swiftly knocked down by Zhu Zhuqing.

Boom!

In the end, Zhu Zhuqing threw the bulky man onto the still-recovering scar-faced man, knocking both of them unconscious.

"Hmph!"

Seeing both men knocked out cold, Zhu Zhuqing huffed proudly, clapping her delicate hands as she prepared to leave.

"Little girl, are you really planning to just walk away like that?"

As Zhu Zhuqing moved to leave, Su Xing finally stepped out from the shadows. He wasn't surprised that Zhu Zhuqing handled the two men with ease.

However, Su Xing wasn't satisfied with how she had handled the situation, so he decided to intervene. Besides, he had always wanted to meet Zhu Zhuqing.

Among the Seven Shrek Monsters, Zhu Zhuqing was his favorite. She was diligent, determined, resilient, and never gave up—a character he admired the most.

"You… are you with them?"

Surprised that there was another person present, and that she hadn't noticed him earlier, Zhu Zhuqing asked warily.

"No, I saw them sneaking around behind you and decided to follow," Su Xing shook his head, indicating that he wasn't part of their group.

"Is that so?"

"Then why did you stop me?"

Zhu Zhuqing didn't let her guard down, asking coldly.

"Do you realize that by letting them go, you're only encouraging their behavior?"

"If you just let them off like this, they won't be afraid. They'll do it again."

"The best solution is to turn them over to the authorities—or, if that's not possible, injure them enough that they learn their lesson. And in worst case, you should kill them"

"Think about it. This time you were strong enough to handle it, but what if the next victim isn't as lucky?"

Su Xing smiled and explained calmly.

Zhu Zhuqing's face shifted slightly as she considered his words. She knew Su Xing was right.

But she wasn't willing to admit her mistake, especially since Su Xing's tone and the way he called her "little girl" irritated her.

"So what? What does it matter to me?"

Zhu Zhuqing huffed coldly and turned to leave.