Chapter 95: Dai Mubai's Fall from Grace (Part 1)

Ever since Zhao Ming had returned to his dorm, he had been feeling uneasy. Over the years, as his cultivation grew stronger, Zhao Ming had developed a heightened sense of intuition, particularly about impending events.

This sudden feeling of dread caused his expression to change.

Without wasting time, he immediately went to check on Xiao Wu in the girls' dormitory. Upon learning that Zhu Zhuqing had not returned, he realized that something must have happened to her.

Without hesitation, he released his spiritual energy to search for Zhu Zhuqing's aura. It led him straight to Dai Mubai's dorm.

Rushing over, Zhao Ming arrived just in time to see Zhu Zhuqing unconscious.

"Dai Mubai, I can't believe you would stoop so low as to do this to Zhuqing. Do you have any idea how much harm you're causing her?" Zhao Ming felt a moment of relief seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was only asleep and that Dai Mubai hadn't gone so far as to use that kind of drug on her. Still, Zhao Ming couldn't let him off easily.

"Zhao Ming? What are you doing here?" Dai Mubai's face was twisted in fear and panic. He knew very well that he was no match for Zhao Ming. The injuries Zhao Ming had inflicted on him during their last encounter hadn't even fully healed yet. The lingering pain was a constant reminder of his humiliation. After being defeated twice in a row by Zhao Ming, Dai Mubai had come to fear him, seeing him as a nightmare.

"What do you mean, 'what am I doing here'? If I hadn't come, who knows what kind of despicable thing you would have done to Zhuqing?" Zhao Ming's voice was cold and filled with disdain.

"Zhuqing, Zhuqing... You sure sound close to her," Dai Mubai's face turned even darker.

"Zhu Zhuqing is my fiancée. What right do you have to interfere in our affairs?"

Dai Mubai's words—*What right do you have?*—made Zhao Ming chuckle, but his smile was unsettling.

"I'll show you exactly what right I have," Zhao Ming said, and before Dai Mubai could react, Zhao Ming slapped him hard across the face, sending him flying.

"In the world of spirit masters, strength is everything. The weak have no right to speak," Zhao Ming said as he stepped on Dai Mubai's neck, pinning him to the ground, looking down on him with cold, unfeeling eyes.

"I'll kill you!" Dai Mubai roared in anger, his body glowing with white light as he attempted to retaliate.

But Zhao Ming simply shifted his foot, pressing down harder on Dai Mubai's throat.

Immediately, Dai Mubai's voice was silenced, and the energy representing his White Tiger spirit retreated.

The throat is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body, containing the windpipe and other essential organs. Zhao Ming knew that one strong step would be enough to end Dai Mubai's life.

Dai Mubai understood this too, and fear overtook him. He stopped struggling, terrified that Zhao Ming might kill him in a fit of rage.

Zhao Ming looked down at him with contempt.

*This is supposed to be the leader of the legendary Shrek Seven Devils?*

*The so-called "Evil-Eyed White Tiger"? Pathetic.*

*When faced with true power, he cowers like a dog.*

"Dai Mubai... I truly want to kill you right now," Zhao Ming said, his foot pressing lightly on Dai Mubai's throat, as he spoke with disgust.

"Don't... don't kill me! I'm the prince of the Star Luo Empire. If you kill me, the entire empire will come after you!" Dai Mubai pleaded, his voice trembling with fear as Zhao Ming's intent to kill became more apparent.

"Prince of the Star Luo Empire? I don't see it," Zhao Ming sneered, kicking Dai Mubai's face. "A prince should be someone of great status and dignity. You? You're pathetic."

"I am! I really am the prince of the Star Luo Empire! My last name is Dai, the same as the imperial family. And my White Tiger spirit is a symbol of the royal lineage. If you don't believe me, you can ask Teacher Zhao Wuji—they all know this!" Dai Mubai stammered in desperation as Zhao Ming's foot pressed harder, making it difficult for him to breathe.

"Oh, is that so?" Zhao Ming said, pretending to suddenly understand. "But even if you are, what would happen if I killed you here and now? I suppose you're here hiding from your brother, aren't you? Running from a fight for the throne, am I right?"

Dai Mubai's face turned pale. He couldn't believe how accurately Zhao Ming had guessed his situation.

Indeed, he had fled from the Star Luo Empire, afraid that his older brother, Davis, might try to kill him.

Although the battle for the crown was supposed to be a fair contest, in reality, the royal family was a place of ruthless power struggles. Davis could kill him at any time, and no one would bat an eye. Even their father wouldn't punish Davis if he killed Dai Mubai. After all, eliminating Dai Mubai would leave only one successor to the throne—ensuring stability for the empire.

Zhao Ming could kill him here, and no one in the royal family would care.

"What's wrong? Scared?" Zhao Ming asked with a cruel smile. "Don't worry. I'm not going to kill you—yet."

With that, Zhao Ming kicked Dai Mubai out of the room.

Zhao Ming had no intention of killing him just yet. The system hadn't confirmed that his task was complete, so there was no rush. Besides, death would be too easy for Dai Mubai.

Sometimes, death is a mercy.

Zhao Ming wanted him to live—but in disgrace.

Zhao Ming unleashed his spirit power, allowing his energy to surge through the air as he shouted, "Dai Mubai, you beast! What do you think you're doing?!"

His voice, amplified by his spirit power, echoed throughout the entire Shrek Academy.

With a wicked smile on his face, Zhao Ming knew that Dai Mubai's downfall had begun.

He then turned his attention to Zhu Zhuqing, who was still unconscious. She sat slumped in the chair, her head resting against the wall, her beautiful face scrunched up in distress. Zhao Ming could only imagine the pain and despair she must have felt when she realized that Dai Mubai had drugged her.

Gently smoothing out her furrowed brow, Zhao Ming pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.

With a tender embrace, Zhao Ming lifted Zhu Zhuqing into his arms, carrying her out of the dorm.

As he stepped out, Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong rushed toward him, their faces filled with worry.

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