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

Gu Yuena looked at Zhu Zhuqing, scanning her up and down. Her brows furrowed slightly—this girl was just too… well-endowed!

Though Gu Yuena was confident her beauty far surpassed Zhu Zhuqing's, there was one area in which she had suffered a crushing defeat.

She was clearly just a young girl, so why was she so… developed?!

A strong sense of crisis surged in Gu Yuena's heart.

She couldn't help but recall something a sore loser had said at noon—boasting that a woman's figure was a man's greatest temptation.

But compared to this girl in front of her, that sore loser had been utterly insignificant.

Gu Yuena put on a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Little sister, who are you? And what business do you have with my husband?"

Zhu Zhuqing answered honestly, "I want to become his disciple."

"…" So, you're trying to get close to him through a master-disciple relationship?

Gu Yuena took a deep breath and said, "What a pity. He's just an ordinary person. You saw it yourself—he doesn't even have soul power, so he can't teach you anything."

She stood firmly at the entrance, blocking Zhu Zhuqing from coming inside.

Zhu Zhuqing pressed her lips together. She wanted to argue that Dan Heng wasn't ordinary at all—he had subdued a group of black-clad Soul Elders with sheer physical strength alone. How could someone like that be weak?

But looking at Gu Yuena, who seemed to be guarding against her like she was a predator, she hesitated. Instead, she turned her pleading gaze toward Dan Heng, who was already making his way inside.

"Please… I really want to learn from you. I…"

Dan Heng acted as though he hadn't heard her and entered the house without a second glance.

Seeing this, Gu Yuena's eyes glimmered with joy.

"You see? My husband has no interest in being your teacher," she said with a smug smile. This dangerous girl had to be eliminated!

Zhu Zhuqing's face turned pale, her expression growing dim.

"…Then, I won't disturb you any further."

She bowed slightly and turned to leave.

Gu Yuena watched her retreating figure, feeling a victorious thrill.

Crushing a rival like this was surprisingly exhilarating—she had tasted it once today and now found herself craving more.

Then she suddenly paused, frowning. Had she overdone it? Would Dan Heng be annoyed that she didn't even let the girl step inside?

The thought made her a little anxious.

Carefully, she tiptoed into the house, only to be greeted by a rich, mouthwatering aroma.

She froze for a few seconds before realizing what it was.

"…Food?"

Gu Yuena's mind flashed back to what one of the sore losers had said at noon—a plump woman had proudly claimed that the way to a man's heart was through his stomach.

Now, Gu Yuena finally understood.

She was completely enveloped in a sense of happiness.

She had really picked up a treasure!

Where else could she find such a husband?

Wait… No. She should be the one cooking for him! If she wanted Dan Heng to become obsessed with her, to love her so much that he couldn't live without her, she had to take the initiative. Only then could she push him forward—to restore the glory of the Beast God!

But at this moment, she started feeling a little… unqualified.

As a wife, other than being stunningly beautiful, what else did she bring to the table…?

Just then—

Dan Heng walked in, carrying two plates of food and setting them on the table.

Gu Yuena, still caught up in her thoughts, didn't notice.

Dan Heng, however, didn't ask any questions.

To him, Gu Yuena was merely a "roommate." He had no intention of getting involved in her personal affairs.

Gu Yuena quickly sat down across from him and eagerly took a bite of the food.

Her eyes instantly lit up with pure bliss.

"It's delicious! So good!"

Dan Heng remained silent, eating quietly.

"You're amazing." Gu Yuena genuinely praised him, but her chopsticks moved with alarming speed.

Dan Heng had cooked twice the amount of food he usually ate, but in the end, he only got half a meal's worth.

Gu Yuena wiped her lips. A light sheen of oil made them look even glossier, almost inviting a bite.

"Husband, husband…"

Dan Heng initially didn't react, but after a moment, he realized she was talking to him.

"You can just call me by my name. I'm Dan Heng."

"Okay, husband! Husband, your cooking is amazing!" Gu Yuena nodded enthusiastically.

Dan Heng let out a soft "Mm."

Unwilling to let him brush her off so easily, Gu Yuena tested the waters: "Husband, I drove that girl away. You're not mad, are you?"

Dan Heng shook his head. After a pause, he explained the situation.

"…Her martial soul is likely the Hell Civet. She's from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire. If she was being pursued by those black-clad men, then she must be the fiancée of a Star Luo prince. She's in no real danger, and I don't want to get involved."

Dan Heng had spent seven years studying without a single day of rest. He had a deep understanding of the Douluo Continent's history.

And since Gu Yuena was his "roommate," it was best not to entangle her in unnecessary karma that could disturb his peaceful life.

Gu Yuena felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She muttered, "…The fiancée of the Star Luo prince?"

She had spent the whole day devising a grand plan: three years to claim the throne, five years to slay the gods. The first step was to dominate the Douluo Continent.

And now, she had just encountered a Star Luo princess—what better opportunity to develop her influence?

A perfect test run for her ambitions!

But she had driven Zhu Zhuqing away…?!

Gu Yuena's face changed. Without hesitation, she got up and rushed out.

Dan Heng glanced at her in surprise but didn't bother asking questions.

—

Zhu Zhuqing had left Dan Heng's courtyard and continued northward.

If she couldn't learn from him, then she could only proceed with her original plan—seeking out Dai Mubai.

But just as she exited the small town, she was surrounded once again by the black-clad men.

Their eyes carefully scanned her, checking for any signs of harm.

Luckily, Zhu Zhuqing appeared unscathed. They all secretly sighed in relief.

"Second Miss, surrender. You have no way out."

The men delivered their usual rehearsed line.

If they had truly wanted to capture Zhu Zhuqing, the power of the Star Luo royal family would have ensured she never even reached the Heaven Dou Empire's borders.

So now, they were simply putting on a show, waiting for her to find a way to escape.

Zhu Zhuqing's expression turned icy as she stared at them, rapidly calculating her options.

At the same time, she activated her martial soul. Her figure became more feline—sleek, powerful, and agile. Two yellow soul rings appeared beneath her feet.

"How can I escape…?"

She focused entirely on the situation.

Just then, a melodious voice rang out.

"All of you, step aside. Don't scare my husband's disciple."

The black-clad men all turned to look.

A white-robed maiden was approaching gracefully.

"!!?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at her in shock.

Not long ago, this very woman had cast her out.

So why was she suddenly helping her now?

"Stay back! They're Soul Masters!" Zhu Zhuqing warned.

"Soul Masters? So what?"

Gu Yuena chuckled lightly. The hem of her dress fluttered as she moved forward.

(End of Chapter)