Douluo Dalu: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

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Gazing greedily at the Demon Seed in Zhao Ming's hand, Dai Mubai could feel the immense energy pulsing within. This was undoubtedly a treasure.

If he could absorb something like this, his power would surely increase significantly.

Just looking at it made his martial spirit restless. Anything that could attract his martial spirit was definitely not ordinary.

Staring at Zhao Ming with a burning gaze, a hint of coldness flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.

They were both human, and Zhao Ming was even younger than him—so why was his cultivation so much higher, and his strength so much greater? Even if Zhao Ming had some talent, it shouldn't be this exceptional. He must have used treasures like these to become so powerful.

Moreover, when Zhu Zhuqing first joined Shrek Academy, she was only at level 27, and now she was already close to level 30. Zhao Ming must have given her treasures like this. Dai Mubai knew Zhu Zhuqing's talent well—it was similar to his own. She couldn't have improved so quickly on her own.

"Go ahead and absorb it here. I'll keep watch," Zhao Ming said with a smile, casually tossing the Demon Seed to Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai carefully caught it, glancing at Zhao Ming with suspicion.

"You can absorb it here. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't go to such lengths."

"Alright." Dai Mubai nodded as he looked at Zhao Ming.

With Zhao Ming's strength, there was no need for such a scheme. He also wouldn't do anything in front of Zhu Zhuqing. If Zhao Ming attacked him in front of her, even if Zhu Zhuqing disliked him, she would still have some lingering feelings. Zhao Ming was too clever for that—if he wanted to take Zhuqing from him, he wouldn't be so blatant.

With this in mind, Dai Mubai no longer hesitated.

He crossed his legs and began refining the Demon Seed.

"Zhao Ming," Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zhao Ming, then glanced at Dai Mubai as he absorbed the Demon Seed, her expression puzzled. She didn't understand why he was still helping Dai Mubai.

"Everyone makes mistakes, and Mu Bai is still young. I hope he can find his way back. Besides, now that we're together, I want to offer him some compensation." Zhao Ming smiled and pulled Zhu Zhuqing onto his lap, speaking softly.

"Do you really think he will change?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zhao Ming, her eyes filled with warmth. Zhao Ming was too kind, still hoping for redemption for someone like Dai Mubai.

Even now, he was helping Dai Mubai grow stronger.

"If I don't help him, he'll die. Under Davis's pressure, he won't survive for long," Zhao Ming said with a smile.

"Mm." Zhu Zhuqing nodded, resting her cheek on Zhao Ming's chest and listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. It made her feel calm and happy.

To her, no man in the world could compare to Zhao Ming.

He was powerful yet humble. Even to someone like Dai Mubai, with whom she had an engagement, he was kind and considerate. How many men in the world possessed such a heart?

Zhao Ming was a true gentleman, while Dai Mubai was nothing but a petty man. Zhao Ming had given such a precious item to Dai Mubai to help him, showing his genuine care.

Yet, even now, Dai Mubai still harbored resentment toward Zhao Ming. Zhu Zhuqing, with her sharp intuition, had noticed the bitterness and coldness in Dai Mubai's eyes. She knew he hadn't let go of his hatred and was waiting for a chance to retaliate against Zhao Ming.

She understood all this clearly.

But she didn't tell Zhao Ming.

Zhao Ming was so kind, such a good person. How could she let his kindness go to waste?

"Zhuqing, you are so beautiful." Feeling her softness in his arms, Zhao Ming couldn't help but say. He held her tighter, savoring her warmth and fragrance.

"As long as you like it," Zhu Zhuqing smiled radiantly, nestling into his embrace, letting him hold her as he wished. Being in his arms made her feel secure. In the past, she had to worry about many things, but now, with Zhao Ming, he would take care of everything for her. She only needed to be his sweet, obedient girl.

"Ah—"

A scream of agony interrupted the moment. Zhao Ming and Zhu Zhuqing turned to see Dai Mubai.

By now, Dai Mubai was enveloped in a black mist, and powerful soul energy was emanating from his body, continuing to grow stronger. It was clear that his strength was increasing rapidly.

However, absorbing the Demon Seed was no easy feat.

Dai Mubai's face was twisted in pain, and his expression was one of intense struggle.

His veins bulged, showing the immense pain he was enduring.

"Mu Bai, enduring hardship is the path to greatness. If you can get through this, you will become stronger, much stronger," Zhao Ming said as he watched Dai Mubai's pained expression.

"Ah!" Dai Mubai screamed again, clenching his teeth as he tried to endure.

He had to absorb this treasure. He could already feel his soul power increasing. He had to push through.

Only by pushing through could he gain the power he needed.

Only by enduring could he have the chance to crush Zhao Ming beneath his feet.

Only by enduring could he reclaim his beautiful fiancée.

Hearing Zhao Ming's voice, he gritted his teeth and opened his eyes. In front of him, Zhao Ming held Zhu Zhuqing tightly. Their bodies were close, practically touching, and Zhao Ming's hand was moving inappropriately.

Shameless!

She was his fiancée, and he hadn't even held her hand before, let alone done anything so intimate. And now, Zhao Ming dared to humiliate him like this, right in front of him.

"Zhao Ming, I will never forgive you!" Dai Mubai roared in anger, but his shout was quickly drowned out by another scream of pain.

"Ah!" Dai Mubai screamed again, his face contorted in agony. Distracted for a moment, he failed to refine the powerful energy within, causing it to run rampant through his meridians, making him feel as though he was about to burst.

If he didn't focus entirely on refining the energy inside, he knew he would be torn apart by it. Pushing aside all other thoughts, he concentrated fully on absorbing the energy.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Ming smiled gently, noticing the slight unease in Zhu Zhuqing's expression.

"Dai Mubai, he just—" Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with displeasure as she looked at Zhao Ming. She could no longer tolerate it. Zhao Ming had given him such a valuable treasure, and yet he still harbored ill intentions. He even dared to express his hatred so openly. How could someone like Dai Mubai still be considered human? He was worse than an animal.

Zhao Ming treated him so well, yet he showed no gratitude. How could anyone expect him to change his ways? It was impossible.

Dai Mubai was rotten to the core; he could never truly change.

"Does it matter if Mu Bai hates me? There are many people in this world who resent me. I only seek to do what I believe is right and have a clear conscience. Let him hate as he wishes; I'll continue doing what I do. A true man acts with a clear conscience." Zhao Ming smiled brightly, speaking calmly.

"A clear conscience?" Zhu Zhuqing's eyes sparkled as she gazed at Zhao Ming. He was different from other men. How many men in this world possessed such magnanimity?

"I just feel it's unfair to you. Dai Mubai doesn't deserve it." Leaning against Zhao Ming's shoulder, Zhu Zhuqing whispered softly.

"I just do what I think is right; I don't care about his thoughts."

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