Chapter 263 Gift, for you

Chapter 263 Gift, for you
"Dugu..."

After understanding the determination in Dugu Huang's words, Zhu Zhuqing finally uttered Dugu Huang's name, and nothing else happened.

At this moment, Xiao Wu, who was standing next to Zhu Zhuqing, began to watch the conversation between Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Huang, blinking and looking at them curiously.

But after Dugu Huang's last sentence came out, seeing Zhu Zhuqing stopped talking, Xiao Wu was a little at a loss for a moment.

His eyes moved back and forth between Dugu Huang and Zhu Zhuqing.

"Zhu Qing, this matter is different from the past. You may not be able to help me with my fourth spirit ring at all. On the contrary, you will affect my condition. Do you understand?"

Dugu Huang felt Zhu Zhuqing's eyes gradually dimming at this moment. He took a step forward, walked in front of Zhu Zhuqing, and put his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders.

He brought her pretty little face close to him, smelled the faint fragrance of her hair, and said so.

Zhu Zhuqing, who was listening to Dugu Huang's words, wordlessly put her forehead close to Dugu Huang's chest.

The next moment, Dugu Huang felt Zhu Zhuqing's body trembling slightly in his arms.

How could he not know why this self-reliant girl was like this?

This situation was caused by the fact that this self-reliant girl wanted to help herself.

From Zhu Zhuqing's perspective, everything can be discovered.

At the beginning, he was rescued by Dugu Huang from the claws of the Dark Night Shadow Leopard, and later when he was most helpless, he came to his side and met the unfilial Dai Mubai.

Also during those days, he gave away his soul bone.

Although Zhu Qing was also involved in that period, except for the most important things he did not give to Dugu Huang, everything else was involved with Dugu Huang.

But Zhu Zhuqing knew very well in her heart that no matter how many people wanted to sell themselves out, they would not be able to get the things given to her by Dugu Huang.

So why did the current Zhu Zhuqing, knowing full well that the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest were extremely dangerous, still brave all these dangers and come to Dugu Huang's side?

Why did she ask Dugu Huang if she could be with him even though she clearly knew what he meant?

The first thing she wanted was to be by Dugu Huang's side. What was equal or even more important was that she wanted to be able to help him when Dugu Huang needed her.

But now, let alone fighting side by side with Dugu Huang, I can't even help Dugu Huang absorb the soul ring, and I will even become a burden to Dugu Huang.

How should this self-reliant girl face Dugu Huang?

"Zhu Qing, I know you have tried very hard to keep up with me, but these are not something that can be achieved simply by hard work."

"You should go back to the Dugu family with Meng Shu first. Didn't I tell you before that I have gifts for you and Rongrong? I can tell you about those gifts now. They are things that can help you make further progress."

"If you are conscious enough, it won't be a problem for you to stand on the same 'stage' with me."

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing, who heard Dugu Huang's words, stopped trembling slightly, perhaps because she believed it or for some other reason.

Under Dugu Huang's gaze, Zhu Zhuqing raised her eyes and silently looked into Dugu Huang's eyes.

"Really?"

"Zhu Qing, have I ever lied to you?"

Looking at Dugu Huang's serious gaze, Zhu Zhuqing supported Dugu Huang's chest with both hands and separated herself from his body.

"I'll wait for you at Dugu's house."

After that, Zhu Zhuqing, under Dugu Huang's gaze, actually walked straight to where Meng Shu was standing. When Meng Shu saw Zhu Zhuqing coming, he showed her the same etiquette as Dugu Huang, but there was still a difference, and the difference was that the angle of the bow was not as large as the former.

Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran, who were standing behind Meng Shu, had different looks in their eyes when they saw Zhu Zhuqing coming.

Even though Meng Yiran was behind Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang, she heard Zhu Zhuqing "questioning" Dugu Huang about what had just happened, so there seemed to be a hint of exploration in her eyes when she looked at Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Zhuqing walked up to Meng Shu with a calm expression, and when she saw Meng Shu saluting her, she responded gracefully.

The reason why Meng Shu did this to himself at this moment was all because of Dugu Huang who was standing behind him.

Or it can be said that his existence also represents Dugu Huang's face.

Therefore, although Zhu Zhuqing had hated aristocratic etiquette since childhood, she picked it up again at this moment, just to avoid letting Dugu Huang lose face.

Meng Shu looked at Zhu Zhuqing who was bowing to him at this moment, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He shifted his gaze from Zhu Zhuqing to Dugu Huang, and seeing that Dugu Huang did not make any move, he accepted Zhu Zhuqing's etiquette.

"Ms. Zhu Zhuqing, please take care of me in the future."

Zhu Zhuqing listened to what Meng Shu said, but did not answer him. She simply nodded:

"Please take good care of me."

Then, he glanced at Meng Yiran behind Meng Shu, and then stood quietly beside Meng Shu, looking at Dugu Huang who was still standing there.

Looking at the determination on Zhu Zhuqing's face who was standing behind Meng Shu, Dugu Huang moved his lips but ultimately said nothing.

"Xiao Wu, what is your decision?"

"Ah? Me?"

When Xiao Wu heard Dugu Huang suddenly talking to her, a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Although not that surprising.

"me?"

Xiao Wu calmed down and thought about what Dugu Huang had just asked.

The next moment, Xiao Wu made a decision.

"You've already said that I'm already a member of the Dugu family. Where else can I go if not to the Dugu family?"

Xiao Wu suddenly relaxed her brows that had just been furrowed due to thinking, and suddenly looked at Dugu Huang with a smile.

"Yeah···"

Looking at Xiao Wu at this moment, Dugu Huang felt a hint of relief in his heart.

It was worth it that I established a "bond" with her many years ago and planted the seeds in her heart.

After going through so many things, Dugu Huang made the worst plan. Xiao Wu would not go back to the Dugu family with him, but would return to the depths of the Xingdou Great Forest and stay in the Lake of Life.

After saying that, Xiao Wu also walked to Zhu Zhuqing's side under Dugu Huang's gaze.

Dugu Huang said nothing more and waved to Meng Shu, indicating that they could leave.

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"Sister Yaya, you can start preparing for the absorption of my fourth spirit ring."

(End of this chapter)