Whether it was Lin Chen's sudden appearance or his mind-controlling methods, they had exceeded Zhu Zhuqing's imagination!
"Why do you want to marry Lin Chen?" Zhu Zhuqing asked, puzzled.
Ning Rongrong replied dully, "For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's ten-thousand-year legacy plan!!!"
Her state seemed somewhat dazed, as if she would truthfully answer whatever Zhu Zhuqing asked.
Zhu Zhuqing smiled coldly, then asked, "What plan?"
Then, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, in a question-and-answer format, extracted everything that had happened after Ning Rongrong returned, understanding all the ins and outs. Lin Chen was also a bit surprised; Ning Fengzhi was indeed cunning, still wanting to play a trick, and what was even more ridiculous was that he tried to play tricks in front of him!
Lin Chen didn't know where the father and daughter got the confidence to scheme against him, but he had to admit, Ning Fengzhi was truly a hero, unfortunately, he was born in the wrong era!!!
In the previous life, he was born in Tang San's era, and in this life, Lin Chen arrived!!!
As for Oscar's plight, Lin Chen felt no sympathy; he only had himself to blame for trusting the wrong person.
Similarly, Lin Chen also thought more highly of Ning Rongrong. Not only was Ning Rongrong able to extort Hidden Weapons blueprints from Tang San, but for the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she heartlessly abandoned the companion who loved her most. This kind of recklessness is beyond what ordinary people can achieve. It seems that Ning Rongrong, ten thousand years later, has a very mature mind!
Lin Chen didn't think Ning Rongrong's actions in this matter were wrong. After all, everyone for themselves, and the devil take the hindmost. Everyone is selfish. Knowing that the enemy is terrifyingly powerful, why be stubborn? The price of stubbornness in the previous life was the destruction of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, with only a few Sect disciples escaping. In this life, the actions of Ning Rongrong and her father can be considered as wise people adapting to circumstances!!!
However, Ning Rongrong's actions made Lin Chen feel disgusted! Not only did she betray her beloved for profit, but she also didn't care about his life or death. Knowing that Ning Fengzhi would resort to any means for profit, she still pretended not to know, choosing to escape and ignore!!!
Seeing that Ning Rongrong had explained everything clearly, Lin Chen's mind stirred, and Ning Rongrong slowly fell to the ground, falling into a deep sleep.
"Zhuqing, place her in the room next door! She won't wake up until tomorrow!!!" Lin Chen said.
Compared to Lin Chen, Ning Rongrong's mental force was too weak. Although her Spirit origin was not damaged during the period she was controlled by Lin Chen, her mental force was greatly consumed, and she probably wouldn't wake up until tomorrow!
Zhu Zhuqing sighed, got up, and carried Ning Rongrong towards the door. After a while, Zhu Zhuqing returned to the room.
She looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression and said helplessly, "I didn't expect Oscar to end up like this!"
"It's very normal. Everyone for themselves, and the devil take the hindmost!!!" Lin Chen said indifferently.
Although he didn't know Oscar's final outcome, Lin Chen and Zhu Zhuqing understood that without absolute strength, outstanding talent was often the highest-grade resource in the eyes of those great Sects!!!
Born with full spirit power, a food system Spirit Master, a rare genius in a hundred years, he would probably end up as a numb breeding machine!!!
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Chen strangely and asked, "Don't you have anything you want to ask me?"
Lin Chen smiled slightly and said, "If you want to tell me, you will naturally tell me. If you don't want to tell me, my asking will only make you uncomfortable!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Lin Chen awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hide it from you. There are some things I don't know how to say, but I promise, I am sincere to you, and I have never harmed you!"
Lin Chen nodded and smiled, "I know, so are you ready to be honest with me?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded lightly and said, "Yes, last week I was going to be honest with you. Actually, I am not the Zhu Zhuqing you know, but Zhu Zhuqing from ten thousand years in the future. Perhaps what I say is hard to believe, but these are all facts…"
Half an hour later, Zhu Zhuqing finally told Lin Chen all the secrets hidden in her heart.
"Actually, I really want to leave this body. I hope the original Zhu Zhuqing can find her true love, but I really can't do it. The souls of the two Zhu Zhuqings have completely merged, so even if I am Zhu Zhuqing, I didn't know how to face you at first! I believe you felt it too!!" After speaking the deepest secret hidden in her heart, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders!
Looking at the silent Lin Chen, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed a relieved smile, "I know this happiness does not belong to me; it belongs to the original Zhu Zhuqing, so I am preparing to leave this place. I'm sorry!"
With that, Zhu Zhuqing slowly got up and walked towards the door!
Lin Chen asked, "Where are you going?"
Lin Chen's question made her stop. Zhu Zhuqing didn't turn back, her body trembling slightly. After a long silence, she finally said, "I… I don't know either!"
She was indeed very confused about the future, not knowing where her path lay or what to do next. But from the moment she chose to confide in Lin Chen, Zhu Zhuqing knew it was time for her to leave!
"Since that's the case, then stay here with peace of mind. All of that is in the past. What I want is your future, as long as you don't let me down from now on!" Lin Chen said.
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Zhu Zhuqing turned around and looked at Lin Chen, asking in confusion, "You don't blame me?"
Lin Chen shook his head and said, "This is not your fault, and you had no choice, did you?"
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded gently, saying, "Thank you!"
Zhu Zhuqing yearned for pure love, both in her previous life and this one. After returning from the Douluo Continent ten thousand years later, she was at a loss and confused about the future. And Lin Chen, at her most confused moment, gave her a safe haven, a warm reliance, making her feel that longed-for love. Even though she knew this love wasn't as pure as she desired, she still felt incredibly joyful!!!
Lin Chen smiled slightly, raised his hand to wipe away Zhu Zhuqing's fallen tears, and said gently, "It's all over. From now on, I'll take care of everything!!!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded softly and hummed, looking as docile as a child who had been forgiven after making a mistake, which made one feel a touch of heartache!!!
Lin Chen smiled and said, "How was the spirit ring absorption?"
"I just finished absorbing my fifth spirit ring when I saw Ning Rongrong. Oh, and my fifth spirit ring reached sixty-five thousand years!" Zhu Zhuqing said happily.
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