Chapter 30 Birds in a Cage, Fish in a Net

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"Tch!" Hyotei scoffed. "I was trying to help you vent your anger, and you stopped me. You're all looks and no brains!"

Snow Empress was helpless and had no way to explain to Ice Empress, so she said to Zhu Zhuqing.

"Well, now you see your fiancé's true colors, don't you?"

"Is this kind of person really worth entrusting your life to?"

"???"

Her voice wasn't loud, but everyone present could hear it clearly.

Everyone's gaze shifted from Xue Di to Zhu Zhuqing, and then turned to Dai Mubai.

Although...but...

They always felt that Zhu Zhuqing was not at a disadvantage by following Dai Mubai; on the contrary, she was actually getting a good deal.

The facts speak for themselves: Dai Mubai is rich, handsome, and a powerful Soul Master—a true winner in life.

He's a bit too promiscuous, but he's more than good enough for a haggard old woman like you!

"Yes... Ah! How could I entrust my life to someone like that?"

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head slightly, feeling utterly hopeless.

Dai Mubai has already resigned himself to his fate, while she still clings to the beautiful dream of the two of them joining forces to fight against fate.

If it were her, no matter how plain or even ugly Dai Mubai's appearance was, she would never humiliate him like that.

Dai Mubai's character is truly appalling. Even strangers should have some respect, let alone someone who is "engaged."

"Hehehe!" Dai Mubai sneered continuously, even clapping his hands. "Good! Zhu Zhuqing, you're right, hahaha—"

"I, Dai Mubai, am not worthy of your trust. Therefore, from this moment on, there is absolutely no relationship between us!"

"Don't interfere with my carefree life in Soto City, and I don't care which random man you're with. So, now get out of my sight and don't sully my eyes!"

"Hehehe, get out of here! Didn't you hear what Young Master Dai said?!"

"Hehehe, you old hag, no wonder Young Master Dai doesn't like you. If I were a man, with a fiancée like you, I'd be cheating on you too..."

The twin sisters' mockery and Dai Mubai's words did not anger Zhu Zhuqing; she didn't care at all.

"Fine, Dai Mubai, you said it yourself. From now on, we have absolutely no relationship!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing felt a strange sense of lightness throughout her body.

You could say it was a huge relief, or you could say it was like getting rid of some heavy shackles.

As for the Soul Master Competition two years later... even if she faces Davis and Zhu Zhuyun alone, even if the outcome is already predetermined, she will fight to the very last moment.

When she fled Xingluo, she was already prepared to die. She even thought that if Dai Mubai really fell to this level, she would rather kill him and then commit suicide to be buried with him.

Now she only finds her past thoughts laughable; how could Dai Mubai be worthy of being buried with her?

"Following those clichéd storylines, shouldn't she be taking off her mask right now, stunning everyone, making that scumbag regret his actions, and staging a dramatic 'wife-chasing-after-the-cremation' scenario?"

Hyotei, who had read countless random books, pondered with great interest.

Zhu Zhuqing stood quietly in place, without making a move.

Upon seeing this, Hyotei's lips subtly curved into a sly smile.

Before Dai Mubai could finish uttering the last syllable of "I couldn't have it,"...

"Whoosh!"

A chilling breath suddenly brushed against Zhu Zhuqing's cheek. Before she could react, the rough, yellowed human skin mask on her face was gently peeled off by an invisible force and fell to the ground like a withered leaf.

For a moment, time seemed to stand still.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her skin was as white as snow, her eyelashes were as fine as feathers, and her clear, cold eyes seemed to hold the stars and moon reflected in a deep, cold pool.

The previous plain, even crude, disguise was in stark contrast to the true face now.

The twin sisters' sarcastic smiles froze on their faces, and their eyes instantly welled up with disbelief, envy, and panic.

Dai Mubai's mocking smile froze completely at the corner of his mouth.

His pupils contracted sharply, and his breathing stopped abruptly.

It felt as if an invisible hammer had struck his chest, causing his soul to churn and his ears to ring.

"You..." His throat felt like it was being choked by something, and all the harsh words he had just spoken now turned into scalding barbs, piercing back into his own heart.

A feeling of regret, almost panic-inducing, that he had never experienced before suddenly gripped his heart.

Zhu Zhuqing was only slightly taken aback.

When she turned around, she saw Hyotei looking at her with amusement.

Xue Di was also quite surprised and shook her head helplessly.

According to her plan, Zhu Zhuqing should have always worn the human skin mask.

Years later, when Dai Mubai had forgotten about this ordinary fiancée, Zhu Zhuqing reappeared in her true form.

What an interesting scene that would be!

Unfortunately, Hyotei couldn't stand the loneliness...

Tang San, standing to the side, was also quite surprised. He stared blankly for a few seconds before suddenly noticing the cold aura beside him and snapping out of his daze.

"Hmph!" Xiao Wu turned her head away angrily, looking like she was ignoring him.

"Xiao Wu, let me explain..."

"Why are you explaining to me? You're such a nobody, a mere mistress!"

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"Oh!"

A sneer suddenly pierced the air without warning.

The shock and regret on Dai Mubai's face receded like the tide, and in an instant, that familiar mocking expression returned to his eyes.

"Ha...hahaha!" He burst into laughter, as if his momentary loss of composure had never happened. "Zhu Zhuqing, my 'good fiancée,' you are so naive and childish, trying to play such a trick on me."

He took a step forward, his gaze sweeping over her stunning face, the initial amazement turning into a cruel, playful amusement.

"Yes, I admit I regret it. I regret what I just said."

"Zhuqing, just pretend you didn't hear what I said earlier. We... are ultimately in the same boat. Rather than making a scene, let's cultivate together and fight against fate. Isn't that the right path?"

"wishful thinking!"

Zhu Zhuqing squeezed out these four words with difficulty.

Her clenched fists were white at the knuckles and trembling slightly.

The more vicious he was when he called her a "yellow-faced woman" just now, the more disgusting it was to call her a "good fiancée" now.

"Heh heh heh! Zhu Zhuqing, don't push your luck!" Dai Mubai said coldly, "This engagement isn't something you or I can decide!"

"If you want to defeat those two and survive, you have no choice but to rely on me!"

"Without my Evil-Eyed White Tiger, you're just an ordinary little cat."

"Speaking of which, we've never tried using a Martial Soul Fusion skill before. I think the Rose Hotel would be a good place to try it out while also getting to know each other better..."

"Disgusting! Dai Mubai, you're truly beyond saving!"

Zhu Zhuqing trembled with anger, her fingertips piercing her palm and drawing blood, sending waves of excruciating pain through her.

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