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

After washing the dishes, Zhu Zhuqing began running laps around the courtyard.

Freed from housework, Dan Heng suddenly found himself thinking that having a disciple like this wasn't too bad.

He pulled out a reclining chair, sat down, and started reading a book.

Gu Yuena followed his example, setting up her own reclining chair beside him with a book in hand as well.

With the wisdom of the Dragon God, she was equally outstanding in her studies.

"Hubby, you had Zhuqing run laps to test her willpower and physical limits, right? And also to evaluate her control over her soul power, right?" Gu Yuena stretched out her little foot, poking Dan Heng's thigh with her toe as she peeked out from under a white blanket.

Dan Heng let out a soft "Mm" and glanced at her in surprise.

He had always known that Gu Yuena's identity was unusual, but he had never looked into it too deeply.

Now, however, he realized that she wasn't as "naïve and simple" as she sometimes acted, always doing silly things.

Gu Yuena pouted, dissatisfied. "Hubby, what kind of look is that?"

Dan Heng simply shook his head without responding, his thoughts focused on how to train Zhu Zhuqing.

Since she was now officially his disciple, he couldn't afford to be careless with her instruction. Reaching the Soul Emperor level would mark her graduation, so he needed to achieve that goal as soon as possible.

Would three years be too long?

Seeing Dan Heng lost in thought, Gu Yuena was unhappy and poked his waist with her toe again.

Dan Heng instinctively caught her foot, which was wrapped in a plush sock—soft and slightly cool to the touch.

Gu Yuena let out a small huff, her delicate face flushing with a hint of red. She feigned annoyance, whispering, "Y-you, let go..."

Her voice was soft, and her eyes darted away. In truth, being held like this felt quite comfortable. The warmth from Dan Heng's palm spread through her, easing her body's natural chill.

She was still in a severely weakened state, making her body noticeably colder than an ordinary woman's.

Meanwhile, Dan Heng was a powerful man with a physique akin to a furnace—naturally, this warmth was extremely attractive to her.

Dan Heng released her foot and flipped the page of his book.

The book was written by an agility-type Soul Sage. Although the author's soul power wasn't particularly strong, his insights were unique. Since Dan Heng planned to train Zhu Zhuqing, it wouldn't just be about soul power—there was much more to consider.

"You really let go just like that?" Gu Yuena muttered, withdrawing her foot back under the blanket.

Dan Heng remained composed, seemingly unmoved by any external distractions. He read at a steady pace, incorporating his own thoughts as he refined the material.

Gu Yuena pursed her lips. A peerlessly beautiful woman was right beside him, and yet a book was more interesting to him?

A competitive spirit flared within her.

No matter how much he read, surely he wouldn't be able to surpass her in teaching!

If she could outshine him in instruction, wouldn't he have to come asking her for guidance instead?

Imagining that scenario, Gu Yuena suddenly let out a giggle before quickly covering her mouth.

But her motivation for reading had skyrocketed.

The sun was setting, its orange glow gradually fading into darkness.

No one knew how many laps Zhu Zhuqing had run. She was now hunched over as she moved, as if carrying a mountain on her back. Her body was drenched in sweat, leaving damp footprints with every step.

Her face was deathly pale, even her lips had lost their color.

She was already nearing her limit.

Both her stamina and soul power were almost entirely depleted.

At that moment, laughter rang out in the distance.

"So this is the stunning beauty, huh? Bu Le, you've got sharp eyes!"

"If I could have some fun with her, I wouldn't mind dying tonight!"

"Let's go over there! In a little while, she'll fall right into our arms!"

Three men with lecherous grins approached, their eyes filled with lust as they stared at Zhu Zhuqing.

At this point, Zhu Zhuqing was so exhausted that she wasn't even aware of the approaching danger.

One of the men, who had buck teeth, eagerly ran ahead. "Hey, pretty lady! Don't fall now! It'd break my heart to see you—"

Whoosh!

A small black object shot through the air, striking his knee.

With a loud thud, the man instantly collapsed, his face slamming into the ground.

"Bu Le?!"

The remaining two men were stunned, but after a brief pause, they burst into laughter.

Then, they rushed toward Zhu Zhuqing.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

They only managed to take a few steps before they, too, collapsed onto their knees, their rears sticking up in the air.

Their legs had gone completely numb, rendering them unable to move.

A few meters ahead, Zhu Zhuqing finally staggered and collapsed to the ground.

Gu Yuena stepped forward and helped her up, frowning at her pale face. "Silly girl, you didn't have to push yourself to the limit! Hubby, why didn't you stop her? This could hurt her body!"

She turned toward Dan Heng with a hint of reproach.

Dan Heng ignored her and walked toward the three groveling men.

Gu Yuena huffed. "Hmph! Hubby! How about this—we each take turns teaching Zhuqing, and let her judge whose training is better!"

Dan Heng still didn't respond. He simply looked down at the three men and said, "Come back here at this time tomorrow."

His voice was calm, as if he were merely stating an ordinary fact.

Yet, upon hearing it, the three men felt as though a giant hammer had crashed into their chests.

A wave of terror engulfed them.

It was as if any resistance on their part would lead to certain death.

This man… he was an absolute powerhouse!

Bu Le swallowed nervously and exchanged glances with his companions. Then, all three of them frantically kowtowed toward the departing figures of Dan Heng, Gu Yuena, and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Mercy, my lord!!!"

"We swear to obey!!!"

Back inside, Gu Yuena shooed Dan Heng out of the bedroom so she could help Zhu Zhuqing bathe. The girl was drenched in sweat—no matter how beautiful she was, sweat that had dried would still leave an unpleasant smell. Plus, she wouldn't be able to sleep comfortably like this.

Dan Heng sat in the main hall, drafting tomorrow's training plan.

Honestly, he was quite pleased with Zhu Zhuqing as a student.

She followed his instructions to the letter—no complaints, no hesitation. Very easy to work with.

Soon, the sound of water splashing came from the bedroom, followed by Gu Yuena's surprised exclamation.

"How is it this big?!"

Dan Heng shook his head and continued writing.

Inside the bedroom, Zhu Zhuqing regained consciousness in the bathtub, steam rising around her.

She immediately wrapped her arms around herself in alarm, staring at Gu Yuena with wary eyes.

"Master's wife… you…"

Moments ago, she had woken up to find Gu Yuena measuring her chest with her hands.

It had nearly scared her out of her wits.

Thank goodness her teacher wasn't here—otherwise, she would have wanted to find a hole and crawl into it.

Gu Yuena let out an awkward chuckle, looking a little guilty.

She had merely been curious—how could Zhu Zhuqing have developed this much?

It was just a subconscious reaction!

Nothing more!

Clearing her throat, Gu Yuena changed the topic. "No need to be so tense. Both your teacher and I are very pleased with you. Zhuqing, from now on, your training will alternate between the two of us. You'll be the judge of who is the better teacher!"

"This… Thank you, Master's wife."

Gu Yuena couldn't resist sneaking another glance at the "fruits of Zhu Zhuqing's labor."

"Master's wife… I-I can wash myself…"

(End of Chapter)