The Man Who Ended the Era

Upon hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo sighed, "You little girl, you're smart in some ways, but you're also quite stupid in others."

"However, she is still a good older sister."

"If I'm not mistaken, your sister's disappearance this time was also your doing, wasn't it? I guess your sister just broke through to level 20, and she came here to obtain her second spirit ring. So, you thought you could take advantage of the situation and orchestrate this chase scene."

Seeing that she had been exposed, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment on her face and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, senior."

So, in the original story, Zhu Zhuqing originally had another chance to escape when she broke through to the Great Soul Master level, but she didn't understand Zhu Zhuyun's intention and ran home on her own? Or, like tonight, she encountered a soul beast attack and was unable to resolve the crisis on her own due to insufficient strength. Zhu Zhuyun, who caught up later, could only choose to save people first and take them back to heal their injuries.

Jing Tianming subconsciously made the connection.

If we calculate the timeline, Zhu Zhuqing was 12 years old and level 27 when she first appeared in the original novel. Now she is 10 years old and level 20. After absorbing her second soul ring, she should be level 21 to 22. In the next two years, she will increase her level by 5 to 6. It seems that the timeline is quite reasonable.

So, I just happened to run into this person today?

"As for luck, it seems that I, a transmigrator, am not too bad..." Jing Tianming said with a self-deprecating laugh.

"Child, since you know you're caught in this power struggle and seem unhappy about it, why not take this opportunity to leave the Star Luo Empire with your sister?" Elder Ji suddenly spoke up. "Rather than entrusting your sister's fate to someone who abandoned her once, why not rely on your own strength to protect her and lead her out of this vortex? Wouldn't that be better for her and for you?"

At this point, Professor Ji posed a thought-provoking question.

"Is it a lust for power? Do you dream of becoming the supreme ruler of a nation in the future?"

Zhu Zhuyun was speechless for a moment upon hearing this, her expression constantly changing as if she were struggling.

The two young men behind him panicked instantly. What would they do if Zhu Zhuyun followed them?

If I go back, the family head will kill me! That won't do!

"Young Miss!" a young man said anxiously.

Zhu Zhuyun then came to her senses, glanced at the two of them, and said with a wry smile, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but I'm already trapped here and have no choice in the matter."

"I also have a younger sister. After the death of the Second Prince, her position in the clan and the royal family has always been very delicate."

"I do not wish for her to be drawn into the vortex again, becoming a sacrifice in the power struggles within the royal family and the court."

"Moreover, being in a high position in the court, the survival of the family rests on a single thought, and many things are not up to my parents to decide."

"They also have their own difficulties."

"Now that the Third Prince has fled and the First Prince has risen to power, if I leave, many people will likely be implicated. Furthermore, although the First Prince is domineering, he has treated the younger generation fairly well over the years and is a good man. It is not right for the younger generation to abandon him without a reason."

"My biggest worry right now is my younger sister. As long as she can leave safely, I will be at ease."

Jing Tianming was somewhat moved upon hearing this and couldn't help but sigh.

"Perhaps, sometimes the fault doesn't lie with any one person or force. It lies with this world where the strong prey on the weak and the mighty reign supreme. It's this era of rising heroes and each Soul Master faction vying for power. It's the cruel rules of this world, this era of mutual suspicion and conflict among forces for survival, that force us to make choices against our conscience at certain times."

Zhu Zhuyun was also moved and nodded in deep agreement, "That's right. In the torrent of generations, we are all inferior to ourselves."

After saying that, he smiled and suddenly said, "Young man, perhaps..."

"You will be the one to end this wretched era." Of course, she hoped it would be the Star Luo Empire, or herself!

You know what, if my disciple's martial soul hadn't degenerated, it really might have happened! Chrysanthemum Douluo thought to himself.

"Miss Zhu Yun is too kind." Jing Tianming smiled. He had no such ambition; ruling the world was too much trouble.

Zhu Zhuyun shook her head, her eyes distant, and sighed, "Life is like a game of chess, unpredictable and uncertain. Who can say for sure what the future holds?"

Jing Tianming smiled but remained silent.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Zhuyun turned to look at Ju Douluo and bowed respectfully once again.

"Senior, may I ask what request I made just now?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded slightly, "Considering your rare devotion to your sister and your earlier excuse of being unable to do what you wanted."

"It's not that I can't help you with this."

"Of course, the compensation should still be paid, not a penny less."

As the saying goes, it's a fool not to make money when there's no risk involved, especially when it's a risk-free, no-capital business.

"Of course!" Zhu Zhuyun's face lit up with joy. This time, it was no longer feigned politeness, but genuine and heartfelt. She wasn't worried that the other party would break the contract, because the moment they met, she understood that she couldn't stop them from doing anything.

If the other party wanted to, they could have killed them right here in the Star Dou Great Forest, and no one would have been able to find out afterward.

Moreover, judging from their previous conversations, these three people don't seem to be the kind of people who break their promises.

Thinking this, he decisively took his storage accessory from his waist and threw it to Chrysanthemum Douluo without hesitation.

"Please take it yourself, senior. As for the rest, please pass it on to my younger sister."

"You are indeed decisive." Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes showed appreciation, and he nodded slightly. "Rest assured, I keep my word."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, senior!"

Zhu Zhuyun bowed again, then greeted Elder Ji and Jing Tianming before turning and leaving with her entourage.

At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo also turned his head, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"My disciple, are you really not going to consider it? I truly think this girl is quite good!"

"She has both beauty and figure, and she's also shrewd and capable. She's a really good wife."

"Being a bit older is fine. As the saying goes, 'A woman three years older than you is like a golden brick!'"

The three quickened their pace and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest in the blink of an eye.

"Teacher, stop messing around!" Jing Tianming was speechless.

Chrysanthemum Douluo then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing lying on the ground, "What about this one? I think she's pretty good too."

Jing Tianming sighed, then said solemnly, "Teacher, women will only slow down my attacks!"

"Your disciple only wants to focus on cultivation and doesn't want to waste time on matters of love and sex. Master, please don't play matchmaker for me."

"Alright then." Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes were full of satisfaction.

It's clear that my disciple has completely stopped caring about Hu Liena. Not being bound by emotions is excellent!

Mr. Ji smiled but said nothing.

With his good looks and the titled Douluo Chrysanthemum as his teacher, Tianming really isn't worried about finding a partner in the future.

……

The next day at dawn.

"Hmm..." With a gentle reminder, Zhu Zhuqing slowly woke up.

You can vaguely see figures moving around.

Zhu Zhuqing sat up in shock, as if she were dying. She straightened up on the spot and was met with the scrutinizing gazes of the two old people and the young girl.

Her expression changed, she braced herself with one hand on the ground and the other on her chest, instinctively pulling her legs together like a frightened kitten.

Jing Tianming knew she was still in shock, so he wisely looked away and ignored her.

As for the explanation, we can leave it to the two elders.

Chrysanthemum Douluo was too lazy to explain himself; after all, he was a Title Douluo and had to save face.

Therefore, this matter fell to Elder Ji.