Chapter 224: Try It Before You Leave
“Clap, clap, clap!”
Bai Yu clapped his hands, looking at Zhu Zhuyun with a smile, thinking to himself, the personalities of these two sisters are truly worlds apart.
The elder sister is quite cunning and has a deep mind, while the younger sister looks calm but is actually quite straightforward, almost a one-track mind.
If Zhuqing had been here today, she would probably either have acted directly or foolishly asked for the reason.
She wouldn't have been like Zhu Zhuyun, who on one hand rebutted him from Star Luo's perspective, and on the other hand cautiously observed her surroundings to prevent others from being present and falling into a trap.
“Relax, don’t be so nervous. The rooms on both sides are empty, and I wouldn’t set a trap for you.”
“Meeting you today was purely an accident. If you weren’t Zhuqing’s sister, I wouldn’t be telling you any of this.”
Hearing Bai Yu’s words, Zhu Zhuyun relaxed considerably, because she also realized at that moment that what happened today was indeed an accident.
Moreover, this accident was caused by her, so the possibility of someone plotting against her was almost zero.
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuyun frowned slightly. If it wasn't a plot, then why would Bai Yu say that Star Luo was about to fall?
After all, if Spirit Hall were to make a move, Heaven Dou Empire wouldn't just stand by and watch. The two Empires would definitely cast aside their previous grievances and face the enemy together.
Plus, with some Sects and families who dislike Spirit Hall, is Spirit Hall’s current strength really enough?
“Since that’s the case, then why would His Highness the Saint Child say that Star Luo will fall within a few years? Do you Spirit Hall have such confidence that you can defeat the forces of more than half the continent alone?”
Zhu Zhuyun blinked, looking at Bai Yu in confusion.
Now Zhu Zhuyun was sure that Bai Yu wasn't targeting her, so her curiosity flared up again.
After all, strictly speaking, Zhu Zhuyun didn't have much loyalty to Star Luo. As long as it didn't affect her or the Zhu family, if Star Luo fell, she might even applaud.
Bai Yu turned his head and glanced at Zhu Zhuyun, who was like a curious baby, then said somewhat casually:
“Who told you that Spirit Hall is going to deal with Star Luo? It’s clearly Heaven Dou Empire that’s going to deal with Star Luo, and Spirit Hall is just a helper Heaven Dou hired.”
Zhu Zhuyun’s eyes flickered, and her expression gradually became serious, because if it was truly as Bai Yu said, then Star Luo might really not be able to hold out.
It’s common for two great Empires to seek help when at war. Star Luo used to frequently ask for help from the Star Crown Sect and Clear Sky Sect.
Heaven Dou was the same; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were regular visitors to the borders of both Empires.
But Spirit Hall was different. As the continent's number one power, it had never entered the fray. If Spirit Hall were to enter, whichever side it stood on would have an absolute advantage!
But this shouldn't be. The confrontation between the two Empires was beneficial for Spirit Hall's development. If one unified, wouldn't Spirit Hall become the target?
Unless…!
Zhu Zhuyun suddenly looked up, her gaze fixed on Bai Yu.
“Your Highness the Saint Child, can you tell me whether Spirit Hall or Heaven Dou is dominant in their alliance?”
Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, looking at Zhu Zhuyun with some surprise, thinking that this woman was quite capable, she actually guessed something.
But unfortunately, her guess was not quite right.
“Heh heh, you guessed wrong. Spirit Hall hasn’t allied with Heaven Dou. It’s just that my relationship with the Heaven Dou Crown Prince is good. He is ambitious and wants to achieve something, so he asked for my support.”
“I agreed that when he goes to war with Star Luo, Spirit Hall will appear on the battlefield as Heaven Dou’s mercenaries.”
“The participants will include, but are not limited to, all Spirit Masters of Spirit Hall, including Title Douluo, as long as Heaven Dou Empire can afford the price.”
“Of course, with our relationship, the price isn’t too high. As long as he can persuade the Heaven Dou nobles to invest together, the power Spirit Hall deploys, plus Heaven Dou, will be more than enough to destroy Star Luo.”
Hearing Bai Yu’s words, Zhu Zhuyun felt a bit anxious. This wasn’t what she had thought.
Because if Spirit Hall were in charge, she could go back, find a way to stab Star Luo in the back, and then pledge allegiance to Spirit Hall, and the Zhu family would still live very well.
But now Spirit Hall was acting as mercenaries, and Heaven Dou was still in charge. Those Heaven Dou nobles were not so easy to rely on; perhaps the Zhu family would be skinned and eaten clean.
Then Zhu Zhuyun gave a bitter smile, her eyes slightly unfocused.
“Ha, no wonder my sister tried to get you to save me. If Heaven Dou really destroys Star Luo, my fate as a Crown Prince’s consort won’t be very good.”
“However, Your Highness the Saint Child, by revealing this information to me so easily, aren’t you afraid I’ll turn around and tell the Star Luo Emperor?”
Bai Yu waved his hand, saying indifferently:
“It doesn’t matter whether you tell or not. This is an open secret. With Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou joining forces, no matter how much Star Luo prepares, it will be futile.”
Zhu Zhuyun sighed, resting her head on the table. Bai Yu was right; they were simply overwhelming them with power, openly and honorably.
If she were to send the news back, Star Luo would probably fall into chaos before they even invaded.
But in this impending continental turmoil, where should the Zhu family and she go? Zhu Zhuyun felt a little lost.
After all, her family was too deeply tied to the Star Luo imperial family. Even if they turned to others, it would be difficult to gain trust.
Bai Yu looked at the dejected Zhu Zhuyun, knowing that she was too overwhelmed by the news to think straight, so he decided to comfort her a few words.
“Why are you so sad? It’s not your family that’s losing the throne.”
“Don’t worry, the Zhu family is Zhuqing’s maternal family. I will find a way to protect them. As long as you call all the Zhu family members back to their ancestral land when Star Luo City is breached, I guarantee no one will dare to invade.”
As soon as Bai Yu finished speaking, Zhu Zhuyun immediately looked up, a glint flashing in her eyes.
That’s right, the reason she was here today was because her sister wanted to use Bai Yu’s help to save her.
So she was indeed being foolish, worrying about the Zhu family’s future.
Given Bai Yu’s relationship with her sister, he would definitely step in to protect the Zhu family. Instead of worrying about that, she should worry about herself.
Then Zhu Zhuyun narrowed her eyes, her face full of smiles.
“Heh heh, Zhuqing is truly lucky to have found you as her boyfriend. To be honest, I’m really a little envious.”
Bai Yu poured himself a glass of water, drank it, and then chuckled softly.
“Heh heh, she was indeed lucky. She met me halfway back then, but… never mind, let’s not talk about those things.”
“Since everything has been explained clearly, I’ll be leaving now. You already know the subsequent situation, so when you go back, prepare well, lest you be caught off guard.”
After Bai Yu finished speaking, he was about to get up and leave, but before he could take a step, Zhu Zhuyun reached out and grabbed him, then pressed herself against him.
“Why are you in such a hurry to go back? Zhuqing, that girl, even gave me, her older sister, to you. Won’t you try it before you leave?”