To survive and possibly change his fate in the future, Dai Mubai quickly began making preparations after deciding to flee.
First on his list was choosing a haven. Dai Mubai had already decided on Shrek Academy!
From his research, he knew Shrek Academy was a prestigious institution with several Soul Saints and Soul Emperors on staff, but it was in dire financial straits!
As long as he brought enough money to join the academy, his elder brother Davis, who was a prince of the Star Luo Empire, would be unable to send Soul Saints or stronger experts after him. Thus, he would be safe from any threats while at Shrek Academy!
However, as he prepared to leave Star Luo City for Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai couldn't help but think of his fiancée, Zhu Zhuqing.
Yet, he gave it little thought. Dai Mubai felt no remorse for abandoning his fiancée. After all, he had never even met her. Leaving her behind was no concern of his!
His only priority was to survive!
If he could turn things around in the future, as suggested by the broadcast, that would be ideal.
If not, he would at least live a free-spirited life, making it worthwhile.
As for what would become of his fiancée after his departure, that was not his problem!
In the broadcast, he had also abandoned his fiancée. But didn't she end up following him and eventually achieving success?
With the broadcast's future as his guide, he believed his fiancée would act wisely.
She should follow the path shown in the broadcast.
Although Dai Mubai was furious about Lin Yu's interference, he didn't take it too seriously.
Despite Lin Yu gaining numerous benefits from the broadcast, Dai Mubai thought Lin Yu's strength would be limited for a while. He certainly wouldn't be a match for the Star Luo Royal Family or the Ghostly Duke's Estate.
If Lin Yu dared to challenge him, it would be suicidal!
…
Having packed everything, Dai Mubai sneaked out of the Third Prince's residence and headed swiftly towards the city gates to leave Star Luo City.
Following his pre-arranged plan, Dai Mubai managed to shake off the people Davis had sent after him.
After escaping Star Luo City, he hurried in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Even if he didn't choose Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai would seek refuge in a soul master academy within the Heaven Dou Empire.
The power of his elder brother Davis, as the Crown Prince, was too great in the Star Luo Empire!
Staying there meant that no matter where he hid, he would eventually be found and dealt with by Davis.
Only by moving to the Heaven Dou Empire, where Star Luo's influence couldn't reach, could he have a chance at survival!
Not long after Dai Mubai left Star Luo City, Davis's men continued their pursuit.
Although Dai Mubai managed to shake off his usual watchers, Davis's methods of tracking him were not so easily evaded.
Even if Dai Mubai could temporarily escape, it was only for the moment!
When he noticed that the pursuers were still on his tail, Dai Mubai glanced back while running and saw that they included a Soul Zong, two Soul Kings, and a total of four Great Soul Masters.
This was a soul-hunting team!
But this team wasn't hunting soul beasts—it was hunting humans!
Dai Mubai cursed inwardly.
Faced with this soul-hunting team, his current strength as merely a Great Soul Master escaped seems like a pipe dream!
Yet Dai Mubai didn't give up.
If he couldn't outrun them on the main roads, he would head into the forest.
He planned to navigate through the Star Dou Forest, using its countless soul beasts as cover to render the pursuers' efforts ineffective!
Though dangerous, Dai Mubai had no other choice!
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Meanwhile, after Dai Mubai had left Star Luo City, at the Ghostly Duke's Estate…
Outside Zhu Zhuqing's meditation room, a sudden sound of footsteps was followed by the door being abruptly opened, and a playful voice rang out.
"My dear sister, I've come to see you!"
Hearing the voice, Zhu Zhuqing opened her eyes, frowning slightly. Her clear eyes flashed with a hint of anger as she coldly replied.
"What are you doing here?"
"I came to share some news with my dear sister!"
Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful face was tinged with a playful smirk as she continued.
"That Lin Yu from the previous broadcast wasn't wrong. Your fiancé, Dai Mubai, is indeed a coward. He's already escaped Star Luo City. Did he even bother to inform you of his departure?"
Zhu Zhuqing's hand clenched into a fist, her heart sinking despite having been somewhat prepared for this news.
Seeing her reaction, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh. "Hehe, it's just as I thought!"
"I knew it. Dai Mubai is such a coward that he is afraid the news of his escape will get out, making him lose his chance to flee Star Luo City. Telling you would just add to his risks!"
"My dear sister, you've worked so hard for what? With Dai Mubai's character, it was clear from the broadcast that neither I nor Davis took you seriously, allowing you to turn things around."
"But now we're taking things seriously. How can you still expect things to go like in the broadcast?"
"My dear sister, your fiancé won't escape from Davis's grasp. Your engagement is likely defunct. You shouldn't waste anymore effort. Perhaps I might even spare you."
"From now on, if you give up on your cultivation, I can arrange for you to work as a common steward in the family's businesses on the empire's border. How about it?"
Listening to her sister's words, Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, her lips pressed into a thin line, her face showing a stubborn resolve.
She refused to give in!
Why should she abandon her cultivation just because her fiancé, Dai Mubai, was a shameless and lecherous character?
She was herself—Zhu Zhuqing—and she would live for herself!
Even bound by this engagement, as long as she worked hard on her cultivation, she believed she could change her fate without relying on anyone!
Moreover…
Zhu Zhuqing thought of Lin Yu.
Even if her fiancé were dead, Lin Yu had expressed a willingness to help her.
She believed that someone like Lin Yu, who didn't even know her, wouldn't offer help lightly if he didn't mean it.
Rather than living a humble life with no cultivation, she would rather risk death to become a powerful soul master and live a spectacular life!
That's who she was—Zhu Zhuqing!