Douluo Dalu: Stealing Through The Heavens

The black figure trembled slightly upon hearing the words "Zhu Zhuqing," and then, with increased anger, her attacks became even more fierce.

Noticing the black figure's reaction, Zuzong nodded to himself, "It seems it really is Zhu Zhuqing! But I don't know what's gotten into her today. She suddenly attacked me at night. If I hadn't recognized her unique...chest shape (Zuzong: Ahem, eyes on the road), that kunai might have already slit her throat."

Dodging another attack from Zhu Zhuqing, Zuzong sighed, "Hey, Zhuqing! Why are you attacking my second brother? He hasn't done anything to offend you."

Hearing Zuzong call her "Zhuqing," the black figure paused her movements. Her voice was cold as she replied, "Beat me, and I'll tell you!"

"First Soul Skill—Hell Rush Stab!"

"Second Soul Skill—Hell Hundred Claws!"

"Oh come on, not again," Zuzong muttered helplessly. He then activated his martial soul, the Blue Silver Emperor. As Zuzong's soul power gathered in his right hand, hundreds of thick Blue Silver Emperor vines surged out, shooting toward Zhu Zhuqing.

When it came to girls, especially beautiful ones, and even more so those who were among his favorites in the original story, Zuzong was forgiving. As long as they didn't want to kill him, he would still love them. So, he only used the basic Blue Silver Bind this time.

Unsurprisingly, Zhu Zhuqing, who couldn't even withstand Tang San's ordinary Blue Silver Grass in the original story, was no match for Zuzong's Blue Silver Emperor.

Zhu Zhuqing's first and second soul skills couldn't even touch Zuzong's clothing. They merely broke dozens of Blue Silver Emperor vines before Zuzong bound her to the wall with more vines, pinning her hands and feet in a spread-eagle position.

"Now, will you tell me what's going on, Zhuqing?"

Zhu Zhuqing glared at Zuzong, "Hmph! Zuzong, I see you for what you really are now. You're just like Dai Mubai!"

What the heck? Did this accusation just drop out of nowhere?

Could it be that she saw me taking Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling to the Rose Hotel and thought I was playing 'one dragon with two phoenixes'?

Clearing his throat, Zuzong explained, "Ahem... First, let me clarify! Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, and I are from the same academy. Our academy has nine students who came to Suotuo City, and since the hotels were all fully booked, we split up into groups to find accommodations. We three happened to be grouped together. Plus, I even booked a single room for myself! It's not as scandalous as you're making it out to be!"

Zuzong's explanation eased the frown on Zhu Zhuqing's face a bit. "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, go ask the Rose Hotel's receptionist."

Of course, Zuzong left out one thing: Even if I were playing 'one dragon with two phoenixes,' what does it have to do with you?

Zhu Zhuqing stared into Zuzong's eyes for a while. After confirming he wasn't lying, she finally exhaled deeply. "Fine, let me go then."

"Okay, but you have to promise not to attack me again." Zuzong feared nothing and no one, but stubborn girls—especially the kind he liked—were his undoing.

Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes, her tone stern, "Do you think I am so unreasonable?"

"Yes, and no!" Zuzong snapped his fingers, and the Blue Silver Emperor vines in the alley disappeared.

Now free, Zhu Zhuqing stretched her limbs, easing the stiffness caused by being tied up. When she bent down, the deep cleavage was quite a sight for Zuzong.

Noticing Zuzong's gaze, a faint blush appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's previously cold face. "Tell me! Why did you pretend not to know me at the entrance of the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena today?"

"Nani?"

Sure, I recognize her, but only from the anime and novels I watched in my past life! How does she make it sound like we've known each other for years?

Zhu Zhuqing pouted and complained, "Nani? Again with those words I don't understand, like last time. Stop dodging the question and answer me."

Wiping the nonexistent sweat from his forehead, Zuzong thought. Could it be that I travel back in time in the future? No, impossible. Zhu Zhuqing is half a year younger than me, and she doesn't seem shocked by my appearance. That rules out that possibility.

"Uh, Zhuqing, can you give me a hint?"

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's face turned cold again. She questioned, "You could recognize me in the dark just now, but you pretended not to know me at the bright entrance of the Great Spirit Arena in Suotuo City? Tell me, is it because of that Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling?"

At this, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes reddened, tears filling her gaze. She sobbed, "Zuzong, do you still remember Zhu Qing from the Star Dou Great Forest back then?"

What the heck? 

Zuzong mentally shouted a curse in mind!

He finally understood why he felt like he was in a Chinese drama when he first saw Zhu Zhuqing today.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember Xia Yuhe by the Daming Lake back then?"

"Zuzong, do you still remember Zhu Qing from the Star Dou Great Forest back then?"

Look at this déjà vu... It's like a Douluo Continent version of "My Fair Princess."(a romance show)

No wonder Zuzong couldn't recognize her. Two years ago, Zhu Zhuqing used the pseudonym "Zhu Qing" and had a flat chest like small eggs. Who would think she would grow into someone with an ample bust in two years? Perhaps this is the downfall of preconceived notions.

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Let's go back to two years ago.

Zhu Zhuqing had just reached level 20.

Led by her family's bodyguards, the ten-year-old Zhu Zhuqing went to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for her second spirit ring.

The family guard asked with a smile, "Second Miss, what type of spirit ring are you planning to hunt for?"

At that time, Zhu Zhuqing had not fully developed. She was far more immature than her fiery figure two years later, looking like an adorable little girl.

However, her expression already showed a hint of coldness. It was a pure coldness that came from the heart, a stark contrast to her rosy cheeks. Her black eyes were devoid of life, "Uncle Zhu, I'm on the agility-attack path. Find me a Black Wind Leopard with around 700 years of cultivation."

The guard known as Uncle Zhu nodded. The Black Wind Leopard is a speed-type spirit beast. After absorbing it, there's a high chance of gaining a speed-related spirit skill, making it ideal for Zhu Zhuqing, who possessed the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul.

Uncle Zhu was Zhu Zhuqing's mother's appointed guardian. His martial soul was a Berserk Leopard, and he was a level 51 Spirit King, an agility-attack specialist meant to ensure Zhu Zhuqing's daily safety.

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu family, a noble family in the Star Luo Empire. Despite the glamorous surface of her noble background, the Zhu family's Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and the White Tiger Martial Soul of the Star Luo Empire's Dai family could merge to form the Hell White Tiger—a powerful fusion skill capable of fighting opponents of a higher level.

Therefore, the two families were closely related, with generations of intermarriage. Zhu Zhuqing was betrothed to Dai Mubai from a young age.

Bound by family rules, Zhu Zhuqing had to compete with her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun for the family's succession. The loser would either be killed or imprisoned to prevent internal conflict.

This was the fate Zhu Zhuqing was born into.

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