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Zhu Zhuqing was speechless for a moment; of course, that wasn't what she was worried about.
"You, you're going to be in big trouble, they are..."
Jiang Yunzhou interrupted her directly, his gaze sweeping over the few Soul Venerables who were trembling with fear.
"What about those other people? Should we take them all out at once? I'm not trying to criticize you, but you can't, or at least shouldn't, be as indecisive as you."
"They're after you. Think carefully about how you ended up in this miserable state. Think about what will happen to you if they take you back. You should know this better than anyone else."
"What? Did I say something wrong? Or should I leave?"
Zhu Zhuqing was restless and her mind was in chaos.
Jiang Yunzhou's words left her speechless for a moment, and she even vaguely felt that they made some sense.
Am I really wrong?
She struggled internally for a moment, watching those pale-faced Soul Masters chase after her, but in the end, they didn't kill her.
Otherwise, how could a Soul Master with several Soul Venerables have managed to let her, a Great Soul Master, escape to this place?
"Let them go; they were just following orders."
"I don't plan to go back to that place anytime soon."
“I will avenge this personally; consider it as sending them back to deliver the message.”
Jiang Yunzhou didn't say much, but simply shook his head, respecting Zhu Zhuqing's choice.
He turned to the Soul Masters and said, "Did you hear that? You're lucky to be alive. Get lost."
Zhu Zhuqing felt a sudden tightness in her chest, and a feeling of having done something wrong quietly rose within her.
But then she was secretly annoyed: she had no relation to him, so why was she worried about this?
Those Soul Masters, upon hearing the words "Get out," felt as if they were hearing heavenly music!
The immense fear was instantly overwhelmed by the ecstatic joy of surviving the ordeal.
They no longer cared about their dignity and began to kowtow repeatedly in Jiang Yunzhou's direction, stammering their thanks:
"Thank you, sir! Thank you for sparing my life!"
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Excellency!"
Who would choose to die if they could live?
At this moment, gratitude even showed in their eyes. They scrambled to their feet and hurriedly disappeared into the depths of the forest, fearing that Jiang Yunzhou might change his mind.
Having dealt with the troublesome fellow, Jiang Yunzhou's attention returned to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Okay, now you can answer my question."
"I want to take you as my disciple. Do you agree or not?"
Zhu Zhuqing's tense nerves finally relaxed, and the threat was temporarily relieved.
She was about to express her sincere gratitude when Jiang Yunzhou's persistent question cut her off.
She simply couldn't understand it, and even felt that the man in front of her was utterly inexplicable!
Why did you insist on taking me as your disciple?
Although she couldn't fathom his true strength, his instant kill of the Soul Sect Master just now truly shocked her, proving that his power was unfathomable.
But he looks so young, how strong can he be?
Soul King or Soul Emperor?
Something's not right. This man must have something to do with me. Otherwise, why would he be holding me so tightly?
She bit her lower lip and asked, "What if I refuse? Can we just be friends?"
Jiang Yunzhou raised an eyebrow: "Refuse? That's like asking for trouble, I have no choice but to..."
Before she could finish speaking, a wave of weariness washed over Zhu Zhuqing.
She felt everything go black before her eyes, and before she could even speak, her eyes rolled back and she lost consciousness.
Jiang Yunzhou looked at the girl in his arms who had instantly fainted, his face showing a mixture of astonishment and speechlessness:
"Uh, how did I get dizzy?"
"Could it be that he fainted because of his own actions?"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing covered in injuries, Jiang Yunzhou raised his hand and released his third soul skill: Spirit Source Revival.
A soft, emerald-green light enveloped her.
He didn't use this healing soul skill often, but its effect was surprisingly good.
He guessed that this might also be related to the characteristics of his martial soul.
The crisscrossing wounds on Zhu Zhuqing's body healed at a visible speed in the light, revealing new skin.
"Tsk, not bad."
Jiang Yunzhou nodded in satisfaction, carefully checked the area, and only felt relieved after confirming that there were no other hidden injuries.
Without saying a word, he bent down and hoisted Zhu Zhuqing onto his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, then strode off toward Suotuo City.
The closer you get to Suotuo City, the more pedestrians there are on the official road.
Jiang Yunzhou tried to avoid crowds, but carrying a grown man on his back was too conspicuous.
Various strange looks, including those of surprise, doubt, and even condemnation, frequently fell upon him.
Several self-proclaimed righteous bystanders jumped out to try and save the damsel in distress, but without exception, they were all kicked away by Jiang Yunzhou in a moment of impatience.
He was too lazy to explain; he'd rather use that time to walk a few more steps.
Our strength speaks for itself; if you're not happy about it, then shut up.
After carrying people for nearly two hours, the majestic city wall of Suotuo finally stood before us.
Jiang Yunzhou stopped and looked up at the towering city gate and the long wall.
"Wow, that's impressive!" he exclaimed.
The city's architecture had a strong exotic feel, but Jiang Yunzhou had little interest in it, glancing at it twice before paying no further attention.
Not long after entering the city, the girl on his shoulder began to wriggle restlessly—Zhu Zhuqing had woken up.
She was jolted awake by the swaying and shaking, and even after fainting, she couldn't find peace.
"You! Put me down!"
She slapped Jiang Yunzhou's back hard, her voice tinged with embarrassment and annoyance.
Thanks to Jiang Yunzhou's treatment, her physical injuries have healed, but she is still somewhat mentally exhausted.
As soon as she was put down, she stood up straight. Although her face was still a little pale, her body was no longer as weak and limp as before.
"Oh, you're awake! My good disciple."
Chapter 7: Are you two a couple?
Jiang Yunzhou clapped his hands and looked at her with a grin.
He couldn't stand the stares from passersby anymore, so he happily put the person down.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's temple throbbed with a vein: "I'm not your disciple, I haven't agreed to that yet!"
Jiang Yunzhou shrugged indifferently: "Have you forgotten something? Does it matter whether you agree or not? It won't change the established facts..."
He changed the subject, his tone smug and slightly irritating, "Heh, you should be grateful to be my apprentice. So many people are begging to become my disciples, but I don't even care to take them on."
Zhu Zhuqing silently rolled her eyes in her mind: This person's skin is as thick as a city wall, and his narcissism is boundless!
If he said he wanted to pursue me, it would sound a hundred times more plausible than taking me on as a disciple.
No, why would I have such a thought?
She took a deep breath and explained again, "I'm here to find someone, and I have many things to do myself, so I can't be your apprentice. I'm so sorry..."
Jiang Yunzhou chuckled softly, a knowing look on his face.
He knew who she was looking for, but he didn't want to point it out to her.
"Oh? My disciple, have you traveled a long way to find your lover?"
He looked at her mischievously and said, "I'm telling you, at such a young age, with such great talent, instead of thinking about how to become stronger, you're only thinking about romance?"
Zhu Zhuqing choked for a moment.
Although those words are harsh, they seem to be somewhat relevant.
No! She did come looking for someone, but it was her fiancé, not some lover.
Moreover, they came to survive and seek revenge, not to talk about love!
"Don't talk nonsense! I didn't!" she retorted, somewhat angrily.
Jiang Yunzhou was too lazy to argue with her, and waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, alright, no need to explain to me. It's almost dark, and I'm starving after traveling for so long."
"Let's find a place to eat and a place to rest quickly."
He added, "Do you have any money on you? This meal is on you."
Zhu Zhuqing was speechless again, feeling like she had punched cotton.
Speaking of treating someone, she does have some gold coins left, but not many. Will this person eat her out of house and home?
She realized that the wounds on her body that were originally excruciatingly painful were now completely painless.
She subconsciously looked down to check her arm, and the scars had almost completely disappeared.
Her eyes lit up with surprise and gratitude as she looked at Jiang Yunzhou: "Um, you were the one who treated me, right? Thank you so much..."
"You're welcome."
Jiang Yunzhou waved his hand and said, "You are my disciple, so it is only right that I treat you."
Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth, but swallowed her rebuttal.
Forget it, arguing with this person is a waste of breath; he won't listen to a word.