Douluo : Diary System in Douluo Continent

Several others were still around, and with Su Ming and Tang San's attempts to calm him, Dai Mubai finally managed to take a deep breath. The white glow on his palm flickered and disappeared as he let out a loud roar into the sky, venting his anger.

Once Dai Mubai seemed to be back to his usual self, Oscar cautiously asked in a low voice, "Boss Dai, do you know Zhu Zhuqing? It seems like you're not just drawn to her because your spirits resonate together."

Though Oscar typically came across as lazy and wasn't the most dedicated to training, he was sharp enough to notice something between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing. And he wasn't alone—Tang San had also picked up on it. In fact, Tang San was usually more perceptive than Oscar, who was often the second in line.

As for Su Ming, Xiao Wu, and the others, they had long been aware of the bond between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, so they didn't bother asking.

Dai Mubai, realizing the ruckus had gotten too big, understood that hiding his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing was no longer an option. He sighed softly, then said, "Actually, Zhu Zhuqing is my fiancée."

"What?!"

Oscar was stunned. How lucky was Boss Dai to have a cold, beautiful fiancée with such a figure!

The others stayed silent, watching to see how Dai Mubai would explain further.

"Oscar, I think I once mentioned that I'm from the Star Luo Empire, though I never went into detail about where exactly," Dai Mubai continued.

Oscar nodded, feeling a growing premonition that Boss Dai's background wasn't simple at all.

Tang San's brows knitted slightly. Star Luo Empire? Evil-Eyed White Tiger? Netherworld Civet?

These key terms… His teacher had mentioned them when discussing martial spirit fusion techniques. Could Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing be from there?

And if so, why had they come to the Heaven Dou Empire?

With curiosity evident in his expression, Tang San looked over at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai continued, "I'm actually the third prince of the Star Luo Empire. I was engaged to Zhuqing from a young age. We met once as children, but we were so young back then. And since she's changed quite a bit over the years, I didn't recognize her at first; I only sensed a compatible spirit I could perform fusion techniques with."

"It wasn't until she told me her name that I remembered she was my fiancée, and she'd come to the Heaven Dou Empire alone to find me."

Ning Rongrong then interjected, "If you had a fiancée, why did you leave for the Heaven Dou Empire, forcing her to come after you?"

At Ning Rongrong's questioning, Dai Mubai's expression turned ashamed. "In the Star Luo Empire, all princes are required to marry into the Zhu family, and each prince competes against one another. The ultimate victor inherits the throne, while the losers face exile at best or death at worst."

"My elder brother, Davis, is older than me, has more talent, and higher spirit power…"

Before Dai Mubai could finish, Ning Rongrong, her expression stormy, cut in, "So you abandoned Zhuqing, who was still working hard on her cultivation, and fled alone to Shrek Academy here in Heaven Dou, hoping to escape the competition for the throne?"

"Even though she may resent you for running away, she still had a glimmer of hope when she came here to find you. She probably thought you came here to dodge Davis's gaze, to strike from below and weaken him. But what did she find? You wasting away with one woman after another!"

"Zhuqing, who's not even twelve yet, has already reached level thirty-five. That speaks to her dedication. And you? You're fifteen and only level thirty-seven. Aren't you ashamed?"

"And when Zhuqing arrived, didn't she catch you with those twins? No wonder she's been treating you coldly and sarcastically. Did you really think that being nice to her for a few days would make up for the years of pain she's endured?"

With each sentence, Dai Mubai's face grew darker. Ning Rongrong's every word hit home, but he was nearing his breaking point, veins throbbing on his forehead as his rage simmered.

Ning Rongrong had only meant to speak her mind, but her anger flared as she continued. She felt compelled to stand up for Zhu Zhuqing, and her fiery temper exploded.

Unlike the original story, where Ning Rongrong was a spoiled princess with an arrogant streak, she now showed empathy and a mischievous streak.

Also, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing both had copies of Su Ming's diary. They were allies of sorts, and she didn't want Zhu Zhuqing to end up forgiving Dai Mubai.

Even if Zhuqing chose Su Ming in the end, Ning Rongrong felt he would be better than Dai Mubai!

Though Su Ming was flirtatious, he didn't fool around, and he was serious in his pursuit of those he liked. His attitude toward Xiao Wu showed that well. Though he had initially called her "wife" in the diary, coming off a bit strange, he soon changed his approach, showing genuine care. Xiao Wu seemed to like him, and it felt like there was only one step left between them.

Ning Rongrong didn't actually mind Su Ming's desire for multiple relationships. She thought it was normal as long as one's strength was sufficient. Her father, for example, didn't only have her mother but a few concubines as well, though she still held the highest status among all his children.

So she found herself wondering if Su Ming would treat each woman equally or prefer a main wife with concubines, like her father.

Shaking her head to clear her thoughts, she knew this wasn't the time to ponder such things.

As Ning Rongrong launched into her tirade at Dai Mubai, Su Ming watched, frowning. Ning Rongrong's character had some similarities to her original self but was also distinctly different.

In the original story, Ning Rongrong's confrontations tended to be sarcastic, but here, she was actively standing up for Zhu Zhuqing. Had their bond grown so strong?

Meanwhile, not far away, a pair of eyes were fixed on them—more precisely, on Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong knew that if she kept pushing, things could play out like the original story, with Dai Mubai eventually retaliating. But she wasn't afraid.

Or rather, she had another reason. Su Ming was there, and she wondered if he'd allow Dai Mubai to lay a finger on her.

In her heart, she really wanted to see his reaction. It was her own way of testing Su Ming. After all, he kept writing in his diary about liking Xiao Wu, herself, and even Zhu Zhuqing. She wanted to know where she really stood with him. Worst case, Dai Mubai would grab her and throw a few harsh words her way.

Though her behavior could seem a bit excessive, Ning Rongrong wanted to know if Su Ming's affections were real or just empty words in his diary.

Su Ming would go against the third prince of the Star Luo Empire for her sake? Though this prince had fled the empire, he was still a noble. What if Dai Mubai decided to swallow his pride and return to the empire?

At the same time, Ning Rongrong had prepared herself for the worst. If Su Ming chose not to intervene in the end, she wouldn't say anything openly, but her impression of him would certainly plummet. Then, she would return to her sect and have her two grandfathers teach Dai Mubai a lesson.

Though Su Ming had noted in his diary that even though Dai Mubai had escaped from Star Luo, he still held certain privileges as a prince, as the sect's heir, she understood these imperial aristocrats all too well.

Royalty was ruthless. Even if her grandfathers taught Dai Mubai a harsh lesson—or even "accidentally" killed him—Star Luo might demand an explanation or compensation but would never truly challenge their Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. After all, more than a decade ago, the Heaven Dou Empire lost the support of the powerful Clear Sky Clan, thanks to pressure from Spirit Hall.

Without the Clear Sky Clan's elite strength (especially the Title Douluo), Star Luo stood no chance against the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect allied with the Heaven Dou Empire. After all, her sect had two Title Douluo plus her father's support skills, whereas the Star Luo Empire only had the emperor rumored to be a Title Douluo.

But he hadn't revealed his power for so long, it couldn't be confirmed.

So, Ning Rongrong had already planned her way out. She wouldn't die, and as long as she survived today, she wouldn't let Dai Mubai get away with this!

She glanced at Dai Mubai, who was visibly enraged, and taunted, "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue? Is it because everything I said is true, and you have nothing left to say?"

Oscar, who was considering saying something to defuse the tension, hadn't even opened his mouth before Ning Rongrong laid it all out.

Tang San, meanwhile, chose to sit back and watch. After all, this wasn't his business. One was the heir to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and the other was a prince of the Star Luo Empire. He was just an ordinary soul master from the Holy Spirit Village, with no backing or power. Staying uninvolved was his best option.

As for promoting his hidden weapons through the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect later, Tang San wasn't worried about Ning Fengzhi rejecting him. After all, hidden weapons would be a huge boon for the sect's inner disciples!

Dai Mubai, however, was thoroughly infuriated by Ning Rongrong's words. He was, after all, a prince of the Star Luo Empire and considered his status no lesser than hers. How could he tolerate such insults? Did his dignity mean nothing?

Pointing angrily at Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai shouted, "Ning Rongrong, shut up! So what if what you said is true?"

"My father, as the emperor, didn't just marry a woman from the Zhu family; he has plenty of concubines too. Growing up in the palace, I'm naturally inclined toward romance—is that so strange? It's a privilege of nobility! Even your father probably doesn't only have your mother!"

"So what if Zhuqing saw me take those twins to the inn? For nobles, that's normal. It's just having some fun and blowing off some steam!"

At this moment, Dai Mubai felt almost hysterical. He had only refrained from indulging his desires because Zhu Zhuqing had grown into a stunning beauty with curves in all the right places. He had been planning to apologize to her and win her over. But Zhu Zhuqing hadn't given him any face at all! What else could he do?

Little did Dai Mubai know, Zhu Zhuqing possessed a copy of Su Ming's diary, allowing her insight into certain events to come. After returning from the Star Dou Forest, she and Dai Mubai had even used the Martial Soul Fusion Technique together in a team battle.

This made Zhu Zhuqing realize that she was subconsciously accepting Dai Mubai's apology. After all, they did end up together, and with Tang San and his friends' help, Dai Mubai managed to win the royal competition!

But because of this, Su Ming's diary, and widespread commentary from "netizens," Zhu Zhuqing was labeled as a "clingy kitten," something she found utterly disgraceful.

She swore that she would never be a "clingy kitten" this time around, nor would she ever forgive Dai Mubai. If she did, she might as well jump off a building!

After listening to Dai Mubai's explanation, Ning Rongrong looked at him with disdain. "Dai Mubai, I see your true nature now."

"Besides, you have no idea why Zhuqing is really angry. Her catching you bringing women to an inn was only the trigger."

"As a daughter of the Zhu family, do you think she doesn't know royal children often have multiple women around them? The reason she's angry is that you failed to meet her expectations!"

"You abandoned her when she was young and escaped here alone, leaving her to face hidden dangers by herself. While she struggled and trained in the family, clinging to her last shred of hope for you, you threw that hope away with your own hands!"

Su Ming, standing nearby, was surprised by Ning Rongrong's insight. Since when had she matured so much? How was she able to see things so clearly?

Su Ming felt suspicious. Was Ning Rongrong in this parallel world more mature and perceptive?

Dai Mubai, hearing her words, understood the heart of the issue. True, he'd let Zhu Zhuqing down, but so what? As long as she remained a Zhu family daughter, she couldn't escape him. They were betrothed—would Zhu Zhuqing dare to defy it?

Dai Mubai's face flushed with anger as he shouted, "Enough! Ning Rongrong, I've put up with you long enough! Back at the team battle, you interfered and prevented me from pairing with Zhuqing. Don't think I won't touch you just because you're the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's little princess—you're just a support-type soul master!"

In his mind, Dai Mubai reasoned that even though Zhu Zhuqing had refused to team up with him, if no one else paired with her, they would inevitably end up together. After all, their Martial Soul Fusion Technique was immensely powerful, and with it, winning these team battles would be a piece of cake!

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