"The second young lady of the Zhu family in the Star Luo Empire, Zhu Zhuqing?"
Ning Liu walked closer and spoke.
The girl was startled and turned around abruptly, her cold eyes filled with vigilance and killing intent as she stared directly at Ning Liu.
"Who are you?"
Her voice was like ice, a stark contrast to her stunning figure.
Ning Liu smiled slightly, unconcerned by her hostility.
"Someone who can help you."
He paused, his tone tinged with amusement.
"Or rather, someone who can make you stronger."
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly.
"I don't understand you."
"not understand?"
Ning Liu chuckled lightly.
"Dai Mubai, the prince of the Star Luo Empire. You, his fiancée. A cruel royal marriage, a life-or-death struggle for the right of succession."
"Moreover, he doesn't seem to care about you at all."
Ning Liu's words were like a sharp knife, precisely piercing the most painful spot in Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
The incident involving the "rose-coded handkerchief" was like a poisonous thorn, deeply embedded in her heart.
"This is none of your business."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke.
But her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner turmoil.
"Oh? Really, it's unrelated?"
Ning Liu took a step closer and lowered his voice.
"Do you think that by coming to the Heaven Dou Empire, you can escape your fate?"
"Dai Mubai is enjoying himself here, but has he ever thought of you in the slightest?"
"If he were truly responsible, would he leave you all alone? Before, you were alone in the Star Luo Empire, and now you're here, feeling lost about the future?"
Zhu Zhuqing's breathing became slightly rapid.
Without a doubt, every word Ning Liu said was hitting her already taut nerves.
What are you trying to say?
"I want to say that your talent should not be buried."
Ning Liu's eyes sharpened.
"You know better than I how cruel the Star Luo royal family is. If Dai Mubai loses, what will become of you as his fiancée?"
"Besides, even if he wins, given his attitude towards you today, what do you think you'll gain?"
Zhu Zhuqing's face gradually turned pale.
She had thought about these issues, but she was unwilling to face them.
“Dai Mubai, he…he just…”
She wanted to defend Dai Mubai, but found that she couldn't say anything at all!
Ning Liu naturally noticed the slight wavering in her eyes.
"Zhu Zhuqing, are you willing to accept this?"
Are you willing to entrust your fate to someone who doesn't cherish you?
"Are you willing to become a victim of royal infighting someday in the future?"
"Don't you want to take your destiny into your own hands?"
"Become stronger, strong enough to defy all rules, strong enough that no one will dare to underestimate you again!"
Zhu Zhuqing's heart is in turmoil right now.
Disappointment with Dai Mubai, fear of the future, and a thirst for power intertwined at this moment.
"I……"
She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
"Join my faction."
Ning Liu extended an olive branch directly.
"I can give you resources and a platform that can truly make you stronger."
"As for Dai Mubai, as for the Star Luo Empire, what do they matter when you have enough power?"
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly looked up at Ning Liu.
"Your power?"
"That's right, this is the auction house."
Ning Liu's smile was confident and composed.
"Right now, it is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but it won't be for long!"
"Moreover, what I promised you goes far beyond what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can offer."
He noticed Zhu Zhuqing's hesitation.
"You don't need to answer me now. Come with me, and I'll give you a little something to start the conversation."
Ning Liu turned around and walked towards the master's secret room.
Zhu Zhuqing stood still, her chest heaving beneath her black leather jacket, revealing the turmoil within her.
A moment later, she gritted her teeth and followed Ning Liu.
...
Inside the venue, in the owner's private room.
Ning Liu flipped his hand, and a pure white flower, as if carved from fine jade, appeared in his palm.
A refreshing fragrance instantly filled the entire secret room.
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her face.
"This...this is...Narcissus Jade Skin and Bone?"
"Just like the one at the auction, both are 100,000 years old?"
Her voice trembled slightly.
"How could you... how do you still have this?"
Ning Liu smiled calmly.
"Just some minor coincidences."
Then, he handed the Narcissus Jade Bone to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Even the best treasures are valuable, but it depends on who uses them."
"Zhu Zhuqing, you deserve to have this one."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the immortal herb in front of her, then at Ning Liu, her expression complex.
"Why...why are you giving this to me?"
"As I said, this is a gift to mark our meeting."
Ning Liu pointed to the immortal herb.
"Consume it. First, eat the petals one by one, then suck the essence from the pistil, using your soul power to promote absorption."
"It can cleanse your marrow and strengthen your foundation, greatly enhancing your soul power."
Zhu Zhuqing took the Narcissus Jade Skin and Bone; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and had a refreshing fragrance.
She took a deep breath and no longer hesitated.
Following Ning Liu's instructions, she carefully plucked a petal and placed it into her mouth.
The petals melted in the mouth, transforming into a gentle and pure energy that flowed down the throat and into the limbs and bones.
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