Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

Chapter 181: Dai Mubai, You Never Learn

Nightfall.

Star Luo City remained brightly lit, bustling with crowds coming and going.

In a high-end entertainment venue, many women holding silk handkerchiefs, dressed provocatively, and heavily made up, flirted with passersby on the street.

Zhao Ming, holding Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, admired the night scenery of the Star Luo Empire.

As they passed by this place, Zhu Zhuqing blushed and clung tightly to Zhao Ming's arm, wanting to leave quickly.

However, Zhao Ming remained motionless, his eyes fixed on the venue.

"Let's go." Zhu Zhuqing pouted, a little angry. She was so beautiful, yet he was still staring at those impure women? If he wanted, she could satisfy him too.

"Don't worry, I'm not interested in those women. I just happen to see someone familiar." Zhao Ming stroked Zhu Zhuqing's hair, a smile playing on his lips.

When Zhao Ming let Dai Mubai go last time, he left a trace of his Undying Fire's aura on him, allowing him to easily track Dai Mubai's location.

There was no way Zhao Ming would be out with Zhuqing just to stroll. He had no interest in the scenery.

This time, he was here to expose Dai Mubai's ugly behavior right in front of her.

Zhu Zhuqing had heard about Dai Mubai's visits to such places, but she had never seen it with her own eyes. Now, if she could witness it firsthand, it would tarnish his image even further.

After all, hearing and seeing are two completely different experiences.

Although Zhu Zhuqing no longer had any ties with Dai Mubai, Zhao Ming wanted to make sure Dai Mubai's image was completely destroyed in her mind. Only then could he truly feel at ease in his pursuit of Zhuqing.

He adored his precious Zhuqing, but whenever he thought about how, in the original story, she ended up with Dai Mubai, it made him uncomfortable. He wanted Dai Mubai erased from her heart entirely.

Moreover, this wasn't a setup—he was just playing the role of a reporter, revealing Dai Mubai's true self to her.

"Someone familiar?" Zhu Zhuqing paused, her eyes widening. How could they possibly encounter someone they knew here? She had always kept herself pure and had very few male friends, none of whom would frequent such a place. Zhao Ming was visiting Star Luo City for the first time, so how could he have any acquaintances here?

Her mind raced, and then she realized who it could be—her despicable fiancé, Dai Mubai.

As she thought of this, she heard a coquettish voice that made her shiver, "Young Master Dai~ Don't go so fast~"

Young Master Dai? That could only be Dai Mubai.

Zhu Zhuqing lifted her head and saw Dai Mubai. A flash of disgust crossed her eyes.

In the next moment, Dai Mubai's actions further disgusted her as he reached for the chest of a heavily made-up woman, behaving in a way that made her feel nauseated.

"Mubai, long time no see. I didn't expect to meet you here." Zhao Ming chuckled as he pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his embrace, comforting her.

"Zhao Ming." Upon hearing that all-too-familiar voice, Dai Mubai's body shivered. A deep fear emanated from his soul, making his face look unnatural.

Zhao Ming—the man he had sworn to kill in his dreams but also the one who haunted his nightmares.

"Dai Mubai, I didn't expect to run into you here." Zhu Zhuqing looked at Dai Mubai, her face pale. A few months ago, he had been her fiancé. In just a few months, everything had changed.

"Zhuqing, you're here too?" Dai Mubai's face turned white as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing. But soon, his expression grew even darker as he noticed that Zhu Zhuqing was openly being held by Zhao Ming in front of him.

She was his fiancée.

She was so beautiful, and her figure was perfect.

She was supposed to belong to him, but she no longer did.

"My presence here doesn't affect you. Go ahead and do whatever you want," Zhu Zhuqing said coldly. She had long since given up on Dai Mubai. Now, they were bound only by an engagement contract. That used to mean something to her, but not anymore.

Now, her heart belonged solely to Zhao Ming.

She loved him and wanted to give him everything.

"Zhuqing, what are you saying? I know you're upset. You are my fiancée, so it's natural for you to be angry seeing this." Dai Mubai approached her, still unwilling to give up. After all, with such a beautiful fiancée, anyone else would cherish her and never give up their connection with her.

"Fiancée? Dai Mubai, do you really think we still have a chance?" Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with anger. She glanced at Zhao Ming, seeing his slightly dark expression, which made her even angrier.

"If you're not my fiancée, then are you his?" Dai Mubai's body trembled with rage as he pointed at Zhao Ming. He saw Zhao Ming's hand resting on Zhu Zhuqing's round hip, and it enraged him. How could any man tolerate this, let alone someone like him?

"Isn't that obvious?" Zhao Ming replied calmly, looking at Dai Mubai.

It was a simple question, but his tone left no room for doubt.

With that, Zhao Ming pulled Zhu Zhuqing closer, savoring her softness and fragrance. He looked at Dai Mubai with disdain.

Dai Mubai was the kind of person who bullied the weak but feared the strong. Faced with someone as tough as Zhao Ming, he didn't dare utter a word.

"You..." Dai Mubai's body trembled as he pointed at Zhao Ming. The words reached his lips but remained unsaid. He knew how ruthless Zhao Ming could be. If he really spoke his mind, Zhao Ming would likely kill him.

Moreover, Zhao Ming had once promised to help him fight for the throne of the Star Luo Empire. With Zhao Ming's identity and strength, he knew this was possible. Knowing Zhao Ming's capabilities, he believed his chances of ascending the throne were high with Zhao Ming's help. So, he couldn't afford to offend Zhao Ming now; he needed to find a way to win his favor.

"If you can help me secure the position of crown prince in the Star Luo Empire, then I don't mind giving Zhuqing to you." Dai Mubai's expression darkened as he spoke.

"Smack!" A gust of wind flew past, and Zhao Ming slapped Dai Mubai hard across the face, leaving a deep red handprint.

"Zhuqing and I are in love. She has always been mine and has nothing to do with you. Zhuqing is my treasure, not some object, so I don't like the word 'give'." Zhao Ming's voice was cold as he stared at Dai Mubai.

Hearing Zhao Ming's words, Zhu Zhuqing felt touched. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she gazed at Zhao Ming.

In this world, only Zhao Ming treated her like a treasure.

He was so sincere to her. She knew she needed to repay his sincerity with her own.

In this lifetime, she would marry no one but Zhao Ming.

Feeling the stinging pain on his face and seeing how close Zhao Ming and Zhu Zhuqing were, Dai Mubai's anger boiled. But in the end, he forced himself to calm down.

To oppose Zhao Ming was to court death.

Especially those who openly went against him—none had good endings.

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