Douluo Dalu: Sign in to the Flame Princess-Chapter 71 - : A New Task and a Plan Unfolds

After a restful night, Zhao Ming washed up and headed toward the girls' dormitory.

The girls' dorm was slightly larger than the boys', and the environment around it was much nicer. Since there were only three girls, they all shared one room.

As Zhao Ming approached, the door opened, and out came Zhu Zhuqing. Dressed all in black, as usual, today's outfit was different from yesterday's leather ensemble. She wore a black dress and black stockings, which, combined with her cold demeanor, gave her a unique allure.

Her legs, encased in stockings, were not as slender as Xiao Wu's, but had a fuller, more voluptuous shape, making them look even more enticing.

"Congratulations, host, on successfully joining Shrek Academy. Main quest activated: Win Zhu Zhuqing's heart and make her give up completely on Dai Mubai."

"Quest reward: Mysterious Item."

Hearing the sudden prompt, Zhao Ming couldn't help but smile at the pleasant sound of the system's voice.

This quest was perfectly aligned with his goals—pursuing Zhu Zhuqing while completing his mission at the same time.

When it came to Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, the arranged marriage between the Dai and Zhu families was a heavy burden. Especially for families like theirs, where traditions passed down through generations held great weight.

Although Zhu Zhuqing had long been disappointed with Dai Mubai's decadent lifestyle and his avoidance of responsibility, the fact that she came to find him meant she still harbored a glimmer of hope.

The long-standing tradition of marriage between the Dai and Zhu families would make her more tolerant of Dai Mubai's actions. As long as he didn't cross certain lines, she would continue to forgive him. But to make her give up on him completely wouldn't be an easy task.

"Good morning, Zhuqing. How are you feeling? Are you fully recovered?" Zhao Ming greeted her with a friendly wave and a warm smile.

"We're all fine, thanks to you. Without your help, we wouldn't have passed the final test," Zhu Zhuqing responded, her cold gaze softening slightly.

"You're too kind. We're a team, so it was only natural for me to do my part. And honestly, even if we had failed that final test, I'm sure Zhao Wuji would still have let us into the academy."

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"After all, if they don't accept talents like us, I'd seriously start questioning their judgment," Zhao Ming chuckled.

He wasn't just boasting. His experiences in his previous life had taught him that all rules were made for ordinary people, not for the truly exceptional.

Those like them, the real geniuses, were above such restrictions.

Hearing Zhao Ming's words, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but crack a small smile.

"You guys are the real talents. I'm far from being on your level," she said, recalling Zhao Ming's impressive display of summoning his puppet and how even Zhao Wuji had struggled against it.

Although they were the same age, their power gap was enormous.

Now that she thought about it, she was actually the weakest among the new students who had joined the academy.

Zhao Ming and Xiao Wu were both Spirit Elders, far outclassing her. Even Ning Rongrong, though only at level 26, played a much more crucial role in the team with her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Last night, during a conversation with Ning Rongrong, she learned that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's boosts were constant—whether Ning Rongrong was at level 21 or level 29, her support remained the same, with only the strength of her spirit power varying.

But Zhu Zhuqing was different. As an agility-type soul master, her role was becoming increasingly marginal, especially with two strong assault-type spirit masters in the team.

Seeing the sudden gloom and disappointment on Zhu Zhuqing's face, Zhao Ming felt a pang of sympathy.

Zhu Zhuqing was a proud woman, and her desire to grow stronger was enormous. Knowing she was the weakest must have deeply unsettled her.

"If you really want to grow stronger, I might be able to help," Zhao Ming said softly.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes lit up instantly.

"Are you serious?" She asked, looking at Zhao Ming with a glimmer of hope.

Ever since yesterday, she had been wondering how Zhao Ming had managed to achieve such power at such a young age. He must have had some secret or special method. There was no way he could have reached such a level otherwise.

Plus, Zhao Ming's spirit was so strong, yet it wasn't well-known. This made her suspect he came from a hidden, powerful family. If he could help her become stronger, why wouldn't she take the chance?

"If you're really determined to get stronger, let's start the day after tomorrow. We'll begin with some practical training. I get the feeling you haven't had much experience sparring with others," Zhao Ming suggested.

"That's true," Zhu Zhuqing admitted, nodding. Growing up in the Zhu family, there were few people willing to train with her. Her combat experience was lacking, especially when it came to fighting people her own age.

Seeing her agreement, Zhao Ming mentally congratulated himself.

This plan would not only help Zhu Zhuqing improve her skills but also deepen their bond. A win-win situation!

As for strengthening her abilities, Zhao Ming had plenty of methods up his sleeve once they grew closer.

Not to mention the spirit bone he had acquired from Tang Hao. And in the future, he planned to collect some rare herbs from Dugu Bo's treasure trove.

Of course, such treasures would be reserved for him and his future wives. As for people like Oscar... well, sorry, we're not that close.

"Zhao Ming? What are you doing here?" At that moment, Ning Rongrong stepped out of the dorm, looking between Zhao Ming and Zhu Zhuqing with a knowing smile.

"Don't jump to conclusions. I just got here. I came to find Xiao Wu. Why else would I be here? To see you? There's nothing special about you," Zhao Ming teased, giving Zhu Zhuqing a reassuring look before glancing at Ning Rongrong with a mock serious expression.

"You—" Ning Rongrong's face flushed with anger.

What did he mean by nothing special? She was clearly very beautiful!

Sure, her figure might not be as full as Zhu Zhuqing's, and her legs might not be as slender as Xiao Wu's...

But still...

Thinking along these lines, Ning Rongrong found herself at a loss for words.

With an indignant stomp, she turned and ran back into the dormitory, grumbling under her breath.

Stupid Zhao Ming! He was so kind yesterday, and now he's being so mean!

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