Chapter 33: The Third Eye! Dai Mubai’s Death!

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There was a two-hour break at noon.

After lunch, Zhu Zhuqing and Xu Yunhan left Shrek Academy for a walk around the vicinity.

Holding hands, though neither spoke, the atmosphere was sweet and intimate.

Zhu Zhuqing savored the moment.

This was also an experience Xu Yunhan had never had in his past life ten thousand years later—surprisingly pleasant, with a unique flavor to it.

"Ah—!"

Zhu Zhuqing, lost in thought, nearly tripped. Fortunately, Xu Yunhan reacted swiftly and caught her in his arms.

Now cradled in Xu Yunhan's hold, Zhu Zhuqing looked up at him.

Xu Yunhan leaned down, gazing into her eyes.

Then, unable to resist, he lowered his head. Zhu Zhuqing instinctively closed her eyes.

Their lips met.

They stayed like that for a long moment before finally parting.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were dazed as she looped her arms around Xu Yunhan's neck and stood up, staring at him—the more she looked, the more she adored him.

Then, in a gesture of reciprocity, she kissed him back.

Though there was no one around, the setting wasn't ideal. Otherwise, Xu Yunhan might have taken things further right then and there.

A long while later, Zhu Zhuqing leaned against Xu Yunhan's chest, catching her breath, her face flushed. Softly, she asked, "Yunhan… does this mean we're together now?"

Xu Yunhan held her tightly, relishing the sensation of her alluring figure against him—she felt incredible. "Mn. From now on, you're mine."

Zhu Zhuqing smiled sweetly. It felt wonderful to have someone to rely on.

Her childhood had left her starved for security, craving an anchor.

Now, it seemed she had found it.

They remained embraced, both savoring the novelty and comfort, unwilling to let go.

But time refused to stand still.

As afternoon training approached, they had no choice but to return.

The entire way back, Zhu Zhuqing clung to Xu Yunhan's arm, resting her head against his shoulder.

She didn't care who saw—she wanted everyone to know Xu Yunhan was hers now.

The moment Ning Rongrong spotted them, she understood: Zhu Zhuqing was staking her claim.

"Sigh…" Ning Rongrong exhaled. It seemed she really did like Xu Yunhan, but she couldn't bring herself to fight Zhu Zhuqing for him.

Before, when Zhu Zhuqing hadn't made their relationship obvious, she could pretend not to know. Now, that wasn't an option.

Valuing her friendship with Zhu Zhuqing too much, Ning Rongrong decided to step back—for now. Maybe Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing would break up someday.

Or perhaps… there was another solution.

Xiao Wu, upon seeing Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing like this, felt an inexplicable sourness in her chest. Her mood soured so much she didn't even want to talk to Tang San.

Tang San, however, was secretly relieved. Now that Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing had publicly confirmed their relationship, surely he wouldn't make moves on Xiao Wu anymore.

Oscar was also quietly pleased. If Boss likes Zhu Zhuqing, that's great! I'll always be his loyal sidekick!

Ma Hongjun burned with envy. Zhu Zhuqing is so cute, and her figure's amazing… Boss really hit the jackpot.

He glanced at Dai Mubai, who appeared calm on the surface but was inwardly cursing Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing as adulterous scum.

Zhu Zhuqing is my fiancée! Sure, I abandoned her, but I never officially called it off!

Dai Mubai felt utterly humiliated, his hatred for the two deepening.

Yu Xiaogang observed this but said nothing.

He knew about Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's history—there was nothing to defend. Dai Mubai really was a piece of work.

Of course, Yu Xiaogang was happy to see Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing together. This way, Xiao Wu's wandering affections might settle.

He'd noticed how Xiao Wu had grown closer to Xu Yunhan lately while distancing herself from Tang San.

Though they were all still kids, he hoped his disciple Tang San could focus on cultivation without distractions.

Now, aside from Dai Mubai, everyone else seemed content.

"Now that everyone's here, let's begin."

And so, the running resumed.

Compared to yesterday, today went much smoother.

Still, Ma Hongjun and Oscar were the first to collapse.

Then Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu.

Tang San and Dai Mubai, as usual, stubbornly competed with Xu Yunhan.

Only when night fell did it finally end.

Ning Rongrong could barely walk but refused to let Xu Yunhan carry her back, leaning on Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing instead.

Days passed.

Before they knew it, over three months had gone by.

The long-distance running phase had ended.

Now, Xu Yunhan and the others focused on independent cultivation.

Xu Yunhan had already reached rank 43, nearing rank 44.

Xiao Wu, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun had all broken through to rank 30.

Ning Rongrong was at rank 27, Zhu Zhuqing at 28.

Oscar was approaching rank 32, while Dai Mubai was on the verge of rank 39.

Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Yu Xiaogang had taken Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ma Hongjun to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt spirit beasts for their new rings.

Of course, Xiao Wu, as a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast in human form, didn't need to kill for her first six rings—she could generate them herself. She was just going through the motions, finding an opportunity to "obtain" her ring.

Xu Yunhan, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Dai Mubai remained at Shrek Academy to train.

"Oscar, tomorrow's a break. Let's hit Suotuo City—my treat."

Dai Mubai clapped Oscar on the shoulder.

"Second Brother Dai, you go ahead. I need to cultivate."

Oscar was still chasing Ning Rongrong—why would he waste time fooling around?

Dai Mubai scoffed. "Everyone can see Ning Rongrong has eyes for Xu Yunhan. You never stood a chance—don't be an idiot!"

Oscar bristled. "None of your business!"

"Like I'd bother with you!"

Dai Mubai stormed off alone.

Stuck at Shrek Academy, forced to watch Xu Yunhan and Zhu Zhuqing flaunt their love every day, he'd had enough. He needed to blow off steam—preferably with a few women.

Late that night.

A shadow slipped away unnoticed.

No prizes for guessing—it was Xu Yunhan.

He left the academy under cover of darkness, speeding toward Suotuo City.

Disguised, he infiltrated the Rose Hotel.

Creeping close to Dai Mubai's favorite suite, he extended his spiritual sense.

Dai Mubai was inside, along with three attractive women. They were still awake—enjoying themselves.

From the shadows, a vertical eye opened on Xu Yunhan's forehead.

This was a hidden ability granted by his Three-Eyed White Tiger spirit—a trump card known to no one else.

Channeling his immense spiritual power into the eye, Xu Yunhan condensed an invisible needle of mental energy.

The needle shot out, piercing the wall and embedding itself in Dai Mubai's mind—right as he was occupied with one of the women.

Perfect timing. With his guard down, the spiritual attack struck with devastating efficiency.

"Ah—!"

The mental spike ravaged Dai Mubai's consciousness. He screamed.

To the women, it sounded like… well, that kind of noise. They paid no mind—ordinary people wouldn't notice anything amiss.

Dai Mubai didn't die instantly, but his mind fractured, his spirit all but obliterated.

As he howled, a second needle followed. Then a third.

"Ah… ah—!"

His cries cut off abruptly as his head lolled forward.

After a long pause, the girls finally realized something was wrong.

"Young Master Dai?"

"Young Master Dai, you're scaring us!"

"Is he… dead?"

"No way. A spirit master dying from this?"

"Stay calm! He's really gone!"

"A spirit master, just like that… What do we do?"

"Let me think."

"Don't panic. Let me think."

"Go. Act like nothing happened. Pack up and flee Suotuo City tonight—if we're slow, we're dead!"

Terrified of being implicated in a spirit master's death, the women scrambled to escape.

Meanwhile, the true culprit had already vanished, returning to Shrek Academy as silently as he'd left.

The only thing he took with him was Dai Mubai's life.

In the end, Dai Mubai died as he'd lived—a romantic ghost beneath the peony.

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