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

"Don't kill them…!"

Watching the elegant yet deadly dance of movements that effortlessly brought down the black-clad men one after another, Zhu Zhuqing hurriedly called out.

In the blink of an eye, all the black-clad men had collapsed, falling into a deep sleep like infants.

Gu Yuena clapped her hands. Her white dress remained spotless, as pristine as a lotus flower.

She stood in stark contrast to the fallen men on the ground.

"..." Zhu Zhuqing stood there in stunned silence.

The very same men that had forced her into a desperate escape were now defeated in mere moments by this woman—without even using a martial soul!

Were this couple… both hidden masters?

Zhu Zhuqing's heart trembled, her desire to learn from them growing even stronger.

Gu Yuena stepped forward once more, sizing up Zhu Zhuqing again.

Now that her perspective had changed, she took another look at Zhu Zhuqing's physique.

Hmm, this disciple would be excellent… In the future, she could nurse her children!

Zhu Zhuqing instinctively crossed her arms over her chest, suddenly feeling a strange chill. She looked at Gu Yuena with wary eyes and asked, "You… what do you want?"

Gu Yuena lifted her chin haughtily and said, "Don't use 'you' to address me. From now on, I am your master's wife!"

"Huh?" Zhu Zhuqing was dumbfounded.

Just moments ago, this woman had been completely unwelcoming, refusing to even let her through the door.

Why the sudden change in attitude?

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Gu Yuena with doubt.

Gu Yuena chuckled, patted Zhu Zhuqing's shoulder, and asked, "Do you want to become stronger?"

Zhu Zhuqing blinked and then nodded.

"That's enough. From now on, you'll study under my husband. He is the strongest person in the world, and he will surely turn you into a true powerhouse. All you need to do is obey him completely."

Gu Yuena thought to herself—her ambitious husband's plan to conquer the Douluo Continent would start with the Star Luo Empire!

"???" Zhu Zhuqing's lips twitched.

She had only wanted to take a master—why did it feel like she was selling herself?

And though she knew Dan Heng was powerful, calling him the strongest…

"What? You're unwilling?"

Gu Yuena's expression darkened slightly.

"N-No, I'm willing! I… Master's Wife, I…" Zhu Zhuqing snapped back to reality. No matter what, Dan Heng and Gu Yuena were the strongest people she had ever met—learning from them could only benefit her.

Moreover, she found Dan Heng's presence calming. Being around him felt natural, without any sense of rejection.

Gu Yuena tapped Zhu Zhuqing's forehead, smirked, and said,

"Then stop dawdling! Come on, follow your master's wife home! I have some things to tell you."

Gu Yuena led Zhu Zhuqing back to their courtyard.

Their small home was at the very southern end of the city, while they were currently in the north—it would take at least a quarter-hour to walk back.

Zhu Zhuqing followed quietly, listening as Gu Yuena spoke.

"First, when we get back, don't mention what just happened. Just say that your master's wife intercepted you midway."

"Second, my husband doesn't like trouble, and he might not want to take you as his disciple. I'll talk to him on your behalf, and then you'll do this…"

Gu Yuena took on the role of a strategist, plotting various methods for Zhu Zhuqing.

At the same time, she didn't want Dan Heng to learn her true identity.

Otherwise, he might think she had ulterior motives, which could harm their relationship.

Zhu Zhuqing committed everything to memory, but a hint of doubt flickered in her cold eyes.

Why did it feel like the relationship between Master's Wife and Master wasn't very good?

… In the courtyard.

Dan Heng was watering the vegetable garden—a hobby he had recently developed.

Before arriving in the Douluo Continent, he had been constantly on the run. Later, on the train, he had no time for such things.

Now that he could finally engage with plants, he found that it suited his nature.

"Husband!"

Hearing the call, Dan Heng looked up.

His so-called wife had returned, bringing along the troublesome girl.

Dan Heng furrowed his brows slightly.

Bringing a member of the Star Luo royal family here could disrupt his peaceful life.

Gu Yuena pulled Zhu Zhuqing forward and stood beside the vegetable garden, smiling mischievously. "Husband, this child is very sincere. She wants to become your disciple. Seeing that she's a good kid, I agreed on your behalf."

"..." Dan Heng glanced at Gu Yuena.

Did she forget that they were only a fake couple?

Why was she making decisions for him?

Gu Yuena continued confidently, "Husband, this child has had a hard life, and she's so beautiful. If she were to travel alone, she would definitely attract trouble. You should just accept her."

Both Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing looked at Dan Heng expectantly.

Dan Heng hesitated for a moment. If she were truly a homeless girl with nowhere to go, he might have felt some sympathy.

But Zhu Zhuqing clearly wasn't—she was simply undergoing a family trial.

"Rejected."

Dan Heng withdrew his gaze and continued watering his vegetables, as if the lush green plants were far more interesting than the two stunning beauties before him.

"???"

Gu Yuena's smile froze.

She hadn't expected Dan Heng to reject her so outright!

She could even feel Zhu Zhuqing looking at her in confusion.

After all that talk about being her master's wife… This was it?

A flush of embarrassment rose to her fair cheeks.

Gu Yuena forced a smile and muttered under her breath, "Husband, you wouldn't want her to cause trouble for you by lingering around, would you?"

"???" Dan Heng stiffened and turned back to look at the two girls.

Gu Yuena wore a smug expression.

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, looked mortified.

"I-I'm sorry. I only wanted to become a disciple. If Master refuses, I… I will work here in exchange for the opportunity, until Master is willing to accept me. I'm sorry!"

Zhu Zhuqing clenched her teeth and bowed deeply to both of them.

Out in the world, she wore the mask of an ice-cold beauty.

But in truth, she was just a twelve-year-old girl who had left home and felt lost.

Her voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of tears.

Gu Yuena huffed and shot a dissatisfied glance at Dan Heng.

Although Zhu Zhuqing had deviated from the plan, her sincerity moved Gu Yuena.

Dan Heng gazed at Zhu Zhuqing for a long moment.

For some reason, he had an odd feeling.

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's situation felt strangely similar to when he had first been exiled…

…

Thus, Zhu Zhuqing was allowed to stay, sleeping on the floor in the guest hall.

Gu Yuena, still upset that Dan Heng hadn't given her any face, sulked in bed.

She lay on her side with her back to him, wrapping herself in the blanket like a cocoon.

"Freeze to death, bad husband!" she fumed inwardly.

She waited for Dan Heng to apologize.

After a while, when he still said nothing, she began to wonder—was she being too petty?

So, she shifted the blanket slightly, making room for him to pull it over himself.

A few seconds passed. Gu Yuena turned around suspiciously, only to find that Dan Heng had already fallen fast asleep—fully clothed.

"???"

(End of Chapter)