area51novel Chapter 378 Farewell to Zhu Zhuqing
Chapter 378 Farewell to Zhu Zhuqing
Chapter 378 Farewell to Zhu Zhuqing
Grateful for the help from Ye Qifeng, Nihuang, and Zhu Zhuqing, Feng Xian warmly invited them to his home.
Ye Qifeng and Nihuang recognized Feng Xian's talent and intended to recruit her into the Spirit Hall and bring her back to Spirit City, so Feng Xian readily agreed.
However, after careful consideration, Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and refused.
She had reservations and didn't want to cause trouble for Fengxian and her daughter, lest they be innocently dragged into her family's disputes.
Feng Xian felt somewhat regretful about this, but also expressed his understanding.
As a native of Xingluo City and a former noblewoman, Feng Xian had heard about the fierce competition from the Zhu family of the Netherworld Grand Duke's Mansion.
At this point, she already knew that Zhu Zhuqing was one of the candidates for succession to the Zhu family of the Grand Duke of Youming.
If one becomes too close to them, it is very easy to get caught up in the Zhu family's brutal competition and be investigated and targeted by the Zhu family.
Although she wasn't afraid of getting involved, her mother was at home, and for her mother's safety, it was indeed inappropriate to invite Zhu Zhuqing to her home.
So the two could only make a vague agreement, saying they would meet again when they had the chance.
However, this was due to their previous experience of working together and having a good working relationship.
Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Xian, two girls of similar age, developed a strong liking for each other and quickly became good friends.
This brought a touch of warmth to Zhu Zhuqing's lonely and cold heart, and a smile appeared on her cool face.
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On the road.
Ye Qifeng looked at Feng Xian and asked in a gentle voice:
"Fengxian, what medicinal herbs does your mother need to cure her illness? Why don't you tell me? Perhaps I have some here."
Feng Xian replied in a gentle voice:
"Brother Ye, my mother's illness cannot be cured by ordinary herbs; it requires at least high-quality herbs."
Because they had become familiar with each other, she changed her way of addressing Ye Qifeng to the same way she addressed Zhu Zhuqing.
"Just high-quality herbs are enough? That's easy."
As he spoke, Ye Qifeng casually flipped his hand, and a medicinal herb suddenly appeared in his hand:
"Is this one okay?"
The herb in Ye Qifeng's hand was entirely emerald green, with several tender leaves emitting a hazy green light growing on its slender stems. A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out, refreshing and invigorating.
"This is.?"
Feng Xian's face was somewhat blank as she saw the herbs suddenly appear.
Ye Qifeng smiled slightly and introduced:
"This is a top-grade medicinal herb, a grade higher than even high-grade herbs. It has the power to bring the dead back to life and heal flesh and bone, making it a peerless medicine for curing diseases and saving lives."
"No matter what kind of illness it is, as long as it is a physical ailment, as long as there is still a breath left, even if it is a serious illness or a life-threatening injury, just take a leaf and you will be cured instantly."
"It's actually an extremely high-grade medicinal herb? It can even bring the dead back to life and heal bones?"
Upon hearing Ye Qifeng's introduction, Feng Xian was completely stunned.
"good."
Looking at Feng Xian's blank expression, Ye Qifeng smiled and said:
"Zhu Qing can attest to this."
"When I met Zhu Qing in the Star Dou Great Forest, she was critically injured and on the verge of death. I gave her a leaf, which healed her injuries."
"Really? Zhuqing?"
Feng Xian turned her head blankly to look at Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing was also stunned at this moment.
She had just learned that the reason her injuries had healed so quickly was because Brother Ye had given her top-quality medicinal herbs.
So she nodded slightly to Feng Xian.
"Fengxian, I heard you say that your mother's illness is caused by myocardial strain, which has accumulated over time. It is a physical ailment. With this herb, curing your mother's illness should be a piece of cake."
"Night Seven Winds said with certainty."
"Brother Ye, are you really willing to use this herb to cure my mother's illness?"
"Of course, otherwise why would I take it out?"
"Brother Ye, thank you!"
"Don't mention it. Let's go to your house first and see your mother before we talk."
"Yes. Brother Ye, if you can cure my mother's illness, Fengxian is willing to serve you like a slave to repay your kindness."
"There's no need for me to serve you like a slave. Once your mother is cured, there's something I'd like to discuss with you and your mother."
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The Starry Sky Forest is only a hundred miles away from Star Luo City.
The four of them rode in a carriage and soon arrived at Xingluo City, successfully passing through the gates and entering the city.
Xingluo City truly lives up to its reputation as the capital of the Xingluo Empire; its prosperity is in no way inferior to that of Tiandou City in the Tiandou Empire.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be known as one of the two most prosperous cities in the entire Douluo Continent.
Because of the strict hierarchy of the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo royal family, Dai, had an extremely rigorous grasp and control over the empire. Therefore, on the surface, the order of the imperial city of Star Luo City appeared to be much better than that of the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.
However.
Because of the brutal competitive environment of the Star Luo Empire, behind this orderly and bustling backdrop, countless conspiracies, underhanded schemes, cutthroat competition, chaos, and slaughter are hidden.
The final destination of Ye Qifeng and his group was Feng Xian's home in the outer city of Xingluo City.
However, before that, they had to send Zhu Zhuqing back to the Netherworld Grand Duke's Mansion located in the inner city of Xingluo City.
Despite her reluctance, Zhu Zhuqing chose to part ways with Ye Qifeng and the others and return to the Zhu family of the Netherworld Grand Duke's Mansion.
Not long after.
Ye Qifeng, Nihuang, and Fengxian escorted Zhu Zhuqing back to the Zhu family's gate, which was not far from the main gate of the Youming Grand Duke's Mansion.
"Zhuqing, take this."
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was about to turn around and return to the Zhu family, Ye Qifeng suddenly took out something about half the size of his palm and threw it at her.
Zhu Zhuqing reacted quickly, reaching out her small hand to catch it.
"This is my token."
Before Zhu Zhuqing could ask, Ye Qifeng spoke first.
"Token?"
Zhu Zhuqing was a little puzzled, only to feel that the thing Ye Qifeng threw at her was extremely heavy, so she looked down.
"Huh? What's this...?"
The next instant, her dark eyes widened.
In her hand was a palm-sized, exquisitely crafted silver token.
The token is entirely silver-white, shimmering with a precious light, and its edges are inlaid with exquisite gemstones of various colors. Six gleaming patterns are engraved on the front.
A chrysanthemum, a ghostly figure, a crown, a hammer, a sword, and a dragon-like creature.
Upon seeing the six shimmering patterns, Zhu Zhuqing's mind raced, and she immediately recognized that these were tokens from the Spirit Hall, and of the highest level.
She quickly flipped the silver token.
On the back of the token, in addition to the many exquisite and beautiful patterns engraved, the words "Holy Son" are also prominently displayed.
"The Holy Son's Decree? Ah, Brother Ye, you, you, you are the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened in shock as she finally realized what was happening. Then, she let out a gasp, her usually cool and composed face now filled with horror and disbelief, as if she couldn't believe it.
"What? You don't believe me?"
Ye Qifeng looked at her with a smile.
"no."
Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath to suppress the shock in her heart.
However, her face turned a little red.
I don't know if it was because I was too excited or because I was embarrassed by what I had just done.
"Take it."
Ye Qifeng ignored the blush on her face and continued:
"If you encounter unforeseen dangers in Star Luo City, you can seek help at the Star Luo City Martial Soul Temple with this Holy Son Token."
"I will speak with the Platinum Bishop of the Star Luo Temple about this matter. You can contact him directly if you have any questions."
"As for the future, it's up to you to choose."
With a slight shift in his gaze, Ye Qifeng fixed his eyes on Zhu Zhuqing's face and said to her earnestly:
"If one day you feel desperate and have nowhere to go, perhaps you can come to Wuhun City to find me."
"With this Holy Son Token, you can move freely throughout Wuhun City. Just mention my name, and you will find me."
"I can make you stronger, and before you become stronger, I can protect you and even help you break free from the shackles of your family's fate and take control of your own destiny. It's not impossible."
Hearing Ye Qifeng's words, Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth but couldn't say anything for a moment, but she felt a deep warmth in her heart.
"By the way, do you have a storage soul tool?"
Ye Qifeng suddenly asked.
"no."
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head.
Although she was the second young lady of the Zhu family, she had a very low status in the family. Valuable items like storage soul tools were not something she could possess.
Throughout the entire Netherworld Grand Duke's Mansion, she had hardly ever seen anyone possess a storage soul tool.
As far as I can remember, only her father and mother, namely the head and mistress of the Zhu family, and her older sister Zhu Zhuyun, who was the first candidate for successor, possessed storage soul tools.
"Then you can take this one too."
Ye Qifeng pulled out a silver ring from somewhere, walked up to Zhu Zhuqing, and placed it in her small hand:
"This is a storage soul guide ring, with one cubic meter of storage space inside."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned for a moment, surprised, but she did not refuse and accepted it.
"Oh, I forgot to mention, you'd better not let anyone else see this token, otherwise the Star Luo royal family and the Zhu family might very well execute you as a traitor."
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was in a daze, Ye Qifeng suddenly remembered something, pointed to the Holy Son Token in Zhu Zhuqing's hand, and said in a serious tone.
"I see."
Zhu Zhuqing realized what was happening, nodded slightly, and said:
"It's not a possibility, it's a certainty."
As the second young lady of the Zhu family, she has a deep understanding of the cruelty of the Xingluo royal family and the Zhu family.
For traitors, the principle is always better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free. Forget about physical evidence; if there's even the slightest suspicion, you're doomed.
"So, are you still going to keep it? My Holy Son's Token is a hot potato."
Ye Qifeng asked with a smile.
"want!"
Zhu Zhuqing answered immediately.
His voice was cool, yet firm.
He then put the token into his storage soul guide ring and hid it close to his body.
She was a stubborn person and wanted to try and see if she could beat her sister.
At the same time, he is a wise and cautious person who does not want to put all his eggs in one basket.
If she really couldn't defeat her sister, and Dai Mubai was not up to the task, then she would need to plan a way out for herself.
She would seize any opportunity to become stronger and survive, just as Brother Ye had said—
Take control of your own destiny!
"Alright, then be careful."
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's determined gaze, Ye Qifeng smiled and thought to himself that she was indeed a person with a firm will. Her stubborn appearance was strangely cute.
"Thank you, Brother Ye!"
Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip, looked up at Ye Qifeng, her eyes watery, as if she was extremely reluctant to part with him.
"Okay, go ahead!"
Ye Qifeng reached out and stroked Zhu Zhuqing's head, ruffling her long, smooth, black hair before smoothing and straightening it.
Feeling the warmth coming from her head, Zhu Zhuqing did not dodge, letting Ye Qifeng stroke her hair.
She hadn't felt genuine, selfless care from someone in a long time.
At this moment, she felt it once again.
This care came from Ye Qifeng, from Brother Ye whom she had only known for less than a day.
Once upon a time, before I awakened my martial spirit at the age of six, my father, mother, and sister cared for me in the same way, and they also liked to stroke my hair.
But everything changed after he awakened his martial soul.
Her father and mother became cold and indifferent, showing no concern for her, and her sister also targeted her in every way, wanting to kill her.
She can no longer feel the warmth of home.
That home is no longer a home; it is now only a chilling coldness and indifference.
Turning to look at the magnificent and imposing Netherworld Duke's Mansion not far away, Zhu Zhuqing's expression instantly turned cold, and the chill that had just melted away reappeared.
She tightened her slightly oversized black coat and resolutely walked over.
Though the steps were small, they were exceptionally firm.
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Watching Zhu Zhuqing's small figure disappear into the tall and magnificent gate of the Zhu family.
Ye Qifeng, Nihuang, and Fengxian withdrew their gazes, then turned and left, heading towards the direction of Fengxian's family in the outer city.
"Xiao Feng, you seem to care a lot about that girl, Zhu Qing?"
At this moment, Nihuang, who had been silent until now, slightly moved her red lips and asked a question.
Her voice was languid, elegant, and somewhat alluring, yet also carried a sense of curiosity and inquiry.
Knowing that Nihuang was asking about the Holy Son's Decree, Ye Qifeng smiled slightly and readily admitted:
"I do care a bit. Zhu Qing is a good girl, but she is bound by the so-called rules of the Xingluo Zhu family. It's a pity."
"I gave her the Holy Son's Token because I wanted to help her and give her more options."
"The final choice is up to her."
Upon hearing this, Nihuang seemed to be deep in thought and said nothing more.
Feng Xian, still grieving over Zhu Zhuqing's departure, listened to Ye Qifeng and Nihuang's conversation with a slightly bewildered expression, not quite understanding what they were saying.
"By the way, Xiao Feng, do you still have any of those storage soul guide rings? I want one too."
After walking along the wide street paved with bluestone for a while, Nihuang's beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at Ye Qifeng and asked him a question.
"Ninth Sister, do you also need a storage soul tool?"
Ye Qifeng looked at her with a slight surprise, his expression slightly taken aback.
"My sister doesn't lack storage soul tools, but she does lack a ring!"
Nihuang's beautiful face wore a charming smile, while Chongye Qifeng winked coquettishly.
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Ye Qifeng was speechless for a moment.
However, he still took out a storage soul tool ring and gave it to Nihuang.
After thinking for a moment, he took out another storage soul tool ring and put it into Feng Xian's hand.
"Huh? I have one too?"
Feng Xian was immediately surprised and overwhelmed with gratitude.
"Yes, you have one too."
"But...this is too expensive."
"It's alright, just take it. It'll be yours sooner or later anyway."
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Thank you to [万物不及柒柒] for the 3000 Qidian Coins! Thank you so much, big brother!
(End of this chapter)