Zhuqing's mature yet youthful and exquisite figure was fully displayed before Ye Qiu's eyes.
Her skin, fair with a hint of red, glowed under the lamplight, radiating a soft halo.
She was like a living work of art.
"Ye… Ye Qiu… Don't stare."
After a long wait with no movement, Zhuqing whimpered, her eyes filled with shyness and fear, mist swirling within them.
Her two fair, lotus-like arms shielded her.
Seeing the usually aloof leather-clad beauty now so soft and delicate, Ye Qiu let out a soft sigh.
He took one of her soft hands, their fingers intertwining.
Ye Qiu leaned down, pressing his forehead against Zhuqing's brow, their breaths mingling.
He watched the ripples in her eyes.
With a low murmur, their lips met.
"Zhuqing."
"Mm."
Zhuqing's cherry lips moved slightly, responding to Ye Qiu.
She felt a little breathless, her voice seemed to carry a hint of a sob, and her body felt warm.
Normally, in front of Ye Qiu, she presented herself as eloquent, resourceful, and insightful, possessing many virtues and being accommodating.
But such close contact was unprecedented. She could clearly feel Ye Qiu's rugged body.
Their warmth transferred between them.
Their heartbeats synchronized.
Ye Qiu gently kissed Zhuqing's cheeks and red lips, leaving his mark on her neck.
Zhuqing bit her red lip with her pearly teeth, overwhelmed with shyness.
Gradually, she relaxed her guard, but her long eyelashes still trembled, as if too shy to be seen.
She only forced herself to open her eyes, her red lips slightly parted.
Ye Qiu's face rapidly magnified in Zhuqing's eyes, slowly taking her slightly parted red lips.
A ripple went through his heart.
At the same time, Ye Qiu reached out and covered her eyes.
He felt the tingling sensation of her long eyelashes gently trembling in his palm.
He savored the gift from Zhuqing.
Shaking his head, he left fish-scale-like imprints on her crimson, full lips.
Tasting this sweetness, his heart naturally marveled at Zhuqing's moistness.
He gently bit her smooth chin, her fair neck, her delicate collarbone...
Outside the stone house, fireflies circled, adding a touch of romance and tenderness.
...
At the foot of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's mountain, while Ye Qiu was stirring up trouble and enjoying tender moments in Bi You Village, the Shrek group, including Qin Ming and Yu Tianheng, finally arrived at the foot of the mountain after walking for about half an hour.
This was where they had started earlier.
It all felt like a dream.
They had originally thought they could find a good home for their old comrades and a better future for their children.
Who would have thought it was all just an illusion?
Seeing the clear small lake at the foot of the mountain again, reflecting the moon, none of the Shrek people were in the mood to appreciate the scenery.
Flender stopped, looking up at the sky. The moonlight was cold, just like his current heart—cold, desolate, and miserable.
"Dean, why don't we reopen Shrek?" It was Dai Mubai who spoke.
Ever since he escaped from the Star Luo Empire, he had stayed at Shrek Academy. He had deep feelings for Shrek.
Seeing that Flender still didn't react, Dai Mubai continued, "I understand that you've always refused our students' sponsorship."
"But at this moment, even if it's just to save face, we can't give up!"
"Even if we participate in the Soul Arena's gambling matches, we must support Shrek and make Heaven Dou Royal Academy regret this!"
As soon as Dai Mubai spoke, Tang San and the others nodded in agreement.
Zhao Wuji's rough voice rang out, "That's right, Mubai is right. At worst, I, Immovable Bright King, will re-emerge!"
Yu Tianheng, who had followed along, also stepped forward at this moment.
"I can also contribute. My family's side..." Before Yu Tianheng could finish, Yu Xiaogang interrupted him.
He would never allow Yu Tianheng to use his family's money to help Shrek.
His family wouldn't care about the reason; they would definitely blame him, Yu Xiaogang.
Wouldn't that show that he, Yu Xiaogang, was truly a good-for-nothing?
Mixing outside, yet needing assistance from a younger family member.
He wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.
"Tianheng, your following along makes things a bit difficult for me."
"If your father and family found out, I'm afraid I would be held responsible!"
Yu Xiaogang looked at Yu Tianheng, who was supporting him, his expression conflicted.
He should have known better than to show off in front of him.
Now he was stuck.
"Uncle, what are you saying? Tianheng will bear all responsibility from the family's side."
Yu Tianheng had long wanted to leave the Royal Fight Team. His purpose for coming had not been achieved, and this was a good opportunity to leave.
Moreover, he could follow his uncle and grow stronger under his guidance.
"Alas, I don't know how Yan Zi and the others are doing." Qin Ming sighed, feeling a bit guilty towards the Royal Fight Team.
After all, as their leader, he had run away without even a word of farewell.
Having spent so much time together, there was still some affection, not to mention these were all students he had personally guided.
"Dean, Qin Ming, you don't have to go to such lengths for Shrek. You've already graduated... You should have your own life." Flender looked at him with a complicated expression.
"Dean, Qin Ming has his own sense of proportion. Heaven Dou Royal Academy, being controlled by those fools in the royal family, will sooner or later have problems!" Qin Ming shook his head helplessly, then said resolutely, "Besides... I believe that with the strength of all the teachers, it won't be difficult to make a comeback."
Yu Xiaogang sighed, raised his hand, grabbed Flender's shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Flender, I'm sorry. This is my fault."
Flender sighed deeply, shaking his head.
"It has nothing to do with you. We're just unlucky."
"I don't know why, but I have no desire to reopen the academy right now. Perhaps it's because I've been too tired these past few years."
Zhao Wuji frowned and asked, "Then what should we do now?"
Flender's scattered gaze gradually focused.
He knew that his decision now not only concerned himself but also the teachers of Shrek Academy and the children before him.
Composing himself, he regained the demeanor a dean should have.
"How about this, let's first head to Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, to rest. We need a place to stay, don't we?"
"As for our next steps, we'll discuss them later."
Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"At this point, we can only take it one step at a time."
Qin Ming said, "Okay, then I'll lead the way."
The journey from Heaven Dou Royal Academy to Heaven Dou City was not far.
The Shrek group, who hadn't eaten dinner, traveled with heavy hearts, gnawing on dry rations as they hurried along.
After walking for more than half an hour, they finally arrived at Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.
From a distance, they could already see the city walls with their fluttering banners.
As one of the largest and most prosperous cities on the continent, Heaven Dou City's city walls reached a height of one hundred meters, built entirely from the hardest granite.
Soldiers patrolling the walls and below were all in full armor, holding long spears. The intimidating aura emanating from they showed their elite nature.
The tall main city gate was ten meters high and ten meters wide, wide enough for six cavalry to ride abreast. There were also two side gates, each five meters high and wide. Pedestrians could only enter through the side gates, while the main gate remained closed.
It was indescribably magnificent and grand.
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