Chapter 32: With a Well-Wielded Hoe, No Corner Is Unreachable!

At the original site of Holy Soul Village, now Ziwei Palace, lies a garden in front of Ziwei Hall, filled with vibrant flowers.

In the center of the garden, a gravel path is flanked by lush, green plants and trees, their verdant hues reflecting the sunlight almost blindingly.

Strolling along this path is a young man with a jade-like stature and starry eyes, accompanied by a cold yet beautiful young woman dressed in a black form-fitting dress.

This golden couple is none other than Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing.

After the battle in the dense forest yesterday, Zhou Chen invited the still-shaken Zhu Zhuqing to visit Ziwei Palace.

Initially, Zhu Zhuqing was reluctant as she intended to continue her search for Dai Mubai. However, Zhou Chen was her savior, and his appearance suggested he wasn't a bad person.

After some thought, Zhu Zhuqing agreed.

"Zhuqing, if you're not busy, why not stay a few more days? I can play the host properly," Zhou Chen suggested, his words friendly though his demeanor remained formal, a combination that confused the young and inexperienced Zhu Zhuqing.

She found his actions perplexing. Was he interested in her or not? His polite distance suggested he wasn't, yet his familiarity in calling her name said otherwise.

If Zhu Zhuqing were a modern earthling, she might recognize this type of behavior as that of a "sea dog"—a term for someone who is both distant and intimate.

Caught off guard, Zhu Zhuqing replied, "No, I plan to leave today for Shrek Academy."

"Shrek?"

Zhou Chen feigned surprise, "You mean that academy that only accepts geniuses, the Monster Academy?"

"Mhm, you know about it?"

Unlike Zhou Chen, the performer, Zhu Zhuqing was genuinely surprised.

Shrek Academy was obscure, lacking official credentials or licenses. Had it not been for Dai Mubai's presence there, she wouldn't have paid any attention to such a poor and rundown school.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's curiosity piqued, Zhou Chen launched into his prepared speech: "Of course I know. Our Ziwei Palace's elder, Master Yu Xiaogang, is a sworn brother of Shrek Academy's dean. If you wish to join Shrek, I can introduce you."

"Really?"

The naive Zhu Zhuqing's eyes brightened, but then dimmed as she shook her head, "No need, that would trouble you. I can manage on my own."

"It's no trouble," Zhou Chen smiled. "Coincidentally, my younger siblings, Tang San and Xiao Wu, are also heading to Shrek Academy. They can take you along."

"Then... okay."

After pondering for a moment and finding no reason to doubt him, Zhu Zhuqing agreed.

What she didn't know was that Tang San and Xiao Wu were indeed headed to Shrek Academy, but they had departed days ago.

If she wanted to go to Shrek, she'd have to travel with Zhou Chen.

Yes, Zhou Chen intended to pursue Zhu Zhuqing. Both publicly and privately, he had reasons to court her.

Publicly, Zhu Zhuqing was beautiful, talented, and her martial soul, the Nether Civet, was of high quality.

With Zhou Chen's assistance, Zhu Zhuqing could easily become a Soul King in three years and a Soul Saint in five. Within ten years, she could reach Titled Douluo!

By then, she'd be a significant ally for Zhou Chen, influencing the entire Douluo Continent's power dynamics.

Privately, Zhou Chen and the Xingluo Royal Family were already mortal enemies. Any chance to spite them, he wouldn't miss!

Zhu Zhuqing was the fiancée of Xingluo's Third Prince, Dai Mubai. Winning her over from Dai Mubai would be equivalent to placing a shining emerald crown of cuckoldry on the Xingluo Royal Family!

Imagining the royal family's reaction filled Zhou Chen with satisfaction.

He was petty that way, deriving joy from his enemies' misery.

Who could blame him when the Xingluo Royal Family was so ruthless and unscrupulous, trying to kill such a kind and adorable young man like him?

This was karma!

As for Zhu Zhuqing's deep feelings for Dai Mubai?

Heh, at this point, Dai Mubai was indulging in all sorts of vices.

In the original story, Zhu Zhuqing, after traveling a great distance to Shrek Academy, was deeply disappointed and dissatisfied with Dai Mubai's philandering and dissolute behavior. They had a long cold war before reconciling.

This period of estrangement was enough for Zhou Chen to take advantage.

Moreover, if all else failed, Zhou Chen had other means.

Like directly eliminating Dai Mubai.

Zhou Chen and the Xingluo Royal Family were arch-enemies. To kill or be killed, Zhou Chen had no qualms about dealing with his foes.

Of course, this was a last resort.

Zhou Chen couldn't believe his courtship skills were inferior to those of Dai Mubai, a semi-literate who hadn't even completed nine years of compulsory education.

The adage popular among travelers across the multiverse held true:

With a well-wielded hoe, no corner is unreachable!

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