Chapter 66: My Fate is Mine to Decide, Not the Heavens!

After greeting Flender, Dai Mubai brought Zhu Zhuqing to their usual training spot by the small river.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong quietly followed behind the two, curious to see what they were up to.

"Zhuqing, don't you have anything to say?"

Once they reached the river, both of them sat cross-legged on the ground, not caring whether it was dirty or not.

Dai Mubai noticed Zhu Zhuqing was deep in thought and decided to ask her directly.

Hearing his words, Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses, worry written all over her face as she softly said,

"Mu Bai, they are members of Heaven Dou Empire and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. What you said earlier… will it cause problems?"

Zhu Zhuqing wasn't a fool. Though she rarely spoke, she was well aware of the situation.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was one of the Upper Three Sects, and the students from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy were all nobles.

Considering they were currently within the Heaven Dou Empire, offending such influential powers didn't seem like the smartest move.

It wasn't that she blamed Dai Mubai—she was simply worried about possible repercussions.

Before Zhu Zhuqing could finish, Dai Mubai reached out and gently rubbed her head, shaking his head with a smile.

Zhu Zhuqing blinked, her intelligent eyes filled with confusion as she looked up at him.

Dai Mubai suddenly stood up, placed his hands behind his back, and gazed up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, his voice brimming with boldness and resolve.

"With my true nature, I act without regrets or restraint.

With my heart, I wander this world freely.

My fate is mine to decide, not the heavens!"

After his declaration, Dai Mubai turned back to Zhu Zhuqing with a faint smile on his lips.

"Don't worry, Zhuqing."

"Heaven Dou? Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? I'll come and go as I please—who can stop me?"

In the shadows, Ning Rongrong's mouth twitched, and her eyelids fluttered uncontrollably.

This guy! Not only does he show off in front of others, but he even shows off when it's just him and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Dai Mubai! Stop boasting already!"

Unable to hold back, Ning Rongrong jumped out from behind a tree, pointing an accusing finger at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing: "…"

Seriously? They were having a tender moment here, and this little monster just popped out of nowhere!

"Hmph! 'My fate is mine to decide, not the heavens'? Who do you think you are!"

"You dare look down on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? They're one of the Upper Three Sects!"

"And you—just a fallen prince! What gives you the right?!"

Ning Rongrong fired off her words in one breath, as if she'd been holding them back for a while.

Dai Mubai frowned. "Ning Rongrong, that's not very nice to hear."

Then, turning to Zhu Zhuqing, he said softly,

"Zhuqing, go back to the dorm and cultivate. I have something to discuss with Miss Ning here."

At this, Ning Rongrong's face instantly paled, and she took two steps back. But then she thought about it again—

I'm the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's master. What's he going to do?

"Alright."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Ning Rongrong before nodding. Then, Martial Soul possessed, she dashed away.

"???"

Dai Mubai blinked in disbelief. What's the rush? Did she really need to use her Martial Soul for this?

After Zhu Zhuqing left, Dai Mubai turned back to Ning Rongrong, his gaze locking onto her.

Ning Rongrong shivered involuntarily under his stare.

She didn't sense any malice from him, but that smile on his face… it was just too unsettling!

Ning Rongrong had been watched over by several Soul Kings and Soul Emperors in the past. However, since Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had visited Shrek Academy, her guards had been stationed outside the academy grounds.

This river was located within Shrek Academy's boundaries.

Slowly approaching her, Dai Mubai's smile widened, sending Ning Rongrong into full panic mode.

"Y-You! Don't come any closer!"

Ning Rongrong instinctively retreated, only to find her back against a large tree.

Smack!

Dai Mubai placed his hand against the tree, pinning Ning Rongrong in place.

"Ning Rongrong… tell me, why are you always targeting me?"

"Is it because you like me?"

With his other hand, Dai Mubai lifted Ning Rongrong's chin lightly, his tone soft but playful. His smile grew even wider.

Ning Rongrong froze. What nonsense is he saying? How dare he act so frivolously toward me?!

"Y-You… let go of me! I hate you! How could I possibly like you? Stop flattering yourself!"

She shouted as she snapped back to reality.

Like Dai Mubai?! Impossible! He was nothing more than a playboy prince.

He was always teasing her and threatening her. How could she possibly like him?!

"Then why do you keep following Zhuqing and me everywhere? Admit it—you like me!"

Dai Mubai taunted, smirking as he stared into her eyes.

He already had a rough idea of what Ning Rongrong was up to, but that didn't stop him from messing with her a little.

Ning Rongrong: "…"

All she had wanted was for Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing to break up. She just wanted to see Dai Mubai's devastated face.

How did that turn into 'liking' him?!

This guy is way too full of himself!

But then an idea flashed through Ning Rongrong's mind.

Wait a minute… isn't this a perfect opportunity?

If Dai Mubai thought she liked him, she could "confess" and stir up drama between him and Zhu Zhuqing.

At that thought, Ning Rongrong's face flushed, her brows furrowed, and she lowered her head shyly.

Dai Mubai froze, his mind filled with question marks.

What's this? What is she scheming now?

Her sudden shy and embarrassed expression didn't feel right at all.

Releasing his hold, Dai Mubai stepped back warily, but Ning Rongrong wasn't about to let him off so easily.

"Hmph! That's right, I like you! So what?"

"Do you know how bitter, how exhausted, and how jealous I feel watching you and Zhu Zhuqing being so lovey-dovey all the time?"

Dai Mubai: "…"

Alright. Now he understood.

Ning Rongrong was definitely up to something.

She was trying to play him—make him fall for her, then either dump him or break him up with Zhu Zhuqing.

This girl… does her tiny head hold nothing but these ridiculous schemes?

"Really? I don't believe you."

Ning Rongrong: "…"

(End of Chapter)