Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.

The next day, Zi Ji left.

Outside the city, she met up with Di Tian.

Di Tian hurriedly asked, "Zi Ji, how did it go?"

Zi Ji blinked, glanced back at the small city, and instinctively replied, "The food was really good…"

"What did you say?" Di Tian looked at her in confusion.

Zi Ji snapped out of it and quickly shook her head, pushing away the lingering thoughts of those delicious meals.

As skilled as that perverted old man was in cooking, she wouldn't be so easily swayed!

She straightened her face, putting on a serious expression—she didn't want Di Tian to notice her embarrassing slip-up.

"That perverted old man is very cunning! He didn't fall for my trap! And the Lord doesn't want us to interfere. She also told me to pass a message to you—not to make any unnecessary moves!" Zi Ji's tone carried a hint of resentment.

It was all because of Di Tian's orders that she ended up getting punished by the Lord.

She had to sleep on her stomach all night!

Only after leaving the small courtyard did she dare to use her soul power to heal the pain in her backside.

Di Tian fell silent, his emotions complicated.

The Lord had sacrificed too much for the revival of soul beasts.

He wanted to ask about her current situation but feared hearing bad news—especially when he could do nothing to change it.

Zi Ji continued speaking to herself, "I didn't see much, but I feel like that perverted old man isn't actually that bad. The way he looks at me has no hidden emotions. And honestly… his cooking is really good…"

"Hmm?" Di Tian gave her a suspicious look.

Zi Ji awkwardly smiled, licked her lips, and found herself once again recalling those delicious dishes.

"But before I left, I gave him a harsh lesson! If he ever dares to bully the Lord, I'll keep making trouble for him!" Zi Ji lifted her fair chin with a smug expression.

Di Tian frowned slightly. "How did you… teach him a lesson?"

A bad feeling rose in his chest…

Inside the Small Courtyard

Dan Heng looked at the kitchen—where all the ingredients and vegetables from their garden had mysteriously vanished—and his mouth twitched slightly.

Did they get robbed?

Their household was already barely getting by, and now this?

Gu Yuena walked over, took one look at the empty kitchen, and froze.

A vein popped on her forehead. She bit her lip. "That damn fool…!"

How could she have such a disgraceful subordinate?

She actually stole food before leaving?

Gu Yuena felt too embarrassed to even show her face.

She forced a smile and said, "Husband, Zi Ji was probably just playing a prank. Don't mind her—I'll go buy more groceries."

Dan Heng nodded lightly. Given Zi Ji's bizarre way of thinking, he wasn't even surprised anymore.

Dan Heng's life quickly returned to normal.

He no longer needed to closely supervise Zhu Zhuqing's training—he only had to give occasional guidance after work.

And so, his life resumed its simple rhythm.

A month passed in peace.

One morning, Dan Heng got up early to prepare breakfast.

However, the usual ingredients were missing.

He frowned slightly. Normally, Zhu Zhuqing would already be up training and would have thoughtfully prepared everything for him.

Today was unusual.

Recalling the faint fluctuations of soul power he'd felt passing by the living room, he realized—

"She's about to break through?"

It clicked. Half a month ago, Zhu Zhuqing had already reached Rank 29.

Given her dedication, breaking through now was a little sooner than expected but not completely surprising.

After preparing breakfast, Gu Yuena suddenly approached, taking the tray of porridge and side dishes herself.

She took in the aroma with a soft smile, her bright eyes gazing at Dan Heng with deep emotions.

"Husband, Zhuqing is about to break through!"

"You helped her advance three ranks in just one month… You're really amazing."

Gu Yuena spoke seriously.

She had originally intended to compete with Dan Heng over who could teach better.

But even with all her wisdom, she could not achieve the same results.

Dan Heng handled teaching with effortless ease and produced extraordinary results.

Even if he wasn't the best in history, he was definitely one of the greatest.

Although she hadn't married Dan Heng for his intelligence, seeing his brilliance still filled her heart with joy.

Dan Heng, however, remained indifferent. He walked out with Gu Yuena and said, "She worked hard. That was the key."

Gu Yuena chuckled softly. "Husband, being too modest makes you seem insincere. If you ask Zhuqing, she wouldn't dare attribute it all to just hard work."

A great teacher creates great students.

If she had chosen the wrong training method, no amount of effort from Zhu Zhuqing would have mattered.

Without Dan Heng's guidance, no matter how hard Zhu Zhuqing worked, she would never have reached this level so quickly.

"Husband, we made a bet before, remember? To see who could teach better… I admit defeat. Let's change the bet instead."

She blocked his path, looking him in the eye with a serious expression.

"If I can help Zhuqing gain another three ranks in a month, you have to grant me a small request!"

Dan Heng looked at her for a moment before nodding.

"You're the best, Husband!" Gu Yuena giggled, wrapping her arm around his as they walked into the house.

In her heart, she was already planning out her "progressive" agenda.

After all, her goal wasn't to dominate the Douluo Continent.

It was to help her husband achieve that!

Inside the house, Zhu Zhuqing had just drawn back the curtains.

Seeing Gu Yuena carrying a tray, she quickly stepped forward to take it.

"Teacher, I could have done that myself. I was just a little late today because I'm breaking through…"

As she spoke, her gaze landed on Dan Heng, filled with gratitude.

It was all thanks to him that she had achieved something she never even dared to dream of—rising three whole ranks in one month!

She felt incredibly fortunate.

Running away from the Star Luo Empire and coming here was the best decision she had ever made!

If her father or sister knew about her progress, they would surely be astonished!

Dan Heng gave her a simple nod. "Keep up the good work."

Then, he sat down, entirely unfazed by what others saw as a miraculous feat.

Gu Yuena took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and said with a smile,

"Zhuqing, for the next three ranks, you'll train with me! First, we'll go to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for a soul ring. I have a 'relative' there named Di Tian. He's quite strong and can help you obtain the best soul ring."

Zhu Zhuqing expressed her gratitude again.

As for Gu Yuena's so-called "relative" Di Tian, Dan Heng didn't concern himself.

Though he had never pried into his convenient wife's true identity, he could tell she was far from an ordinary woman.

Since she was taking Zhu Zhuqing for soul ring hunting, there would be no danger.

He simply gave Zhu Zhuqing two criteria:

The age limit and the type of soul beast.

Although Gu Yuena had looked unimpressed at the time, he knew she would still follow his instructions.

If they met his conditions, Zhu Zhuqing would receive a small surprise.

With both of them leaving, Dan Heng could finally enjoy some peaceful days alone.

But on the very first day…

A guest arrived at their home.

(End of Chapter)