Dugu Herong was quite unwilling, but after hesitating, he nodded. As long as these people were still in the Dugus' house, wasn't it easy to deal with them? There was no need to do it now, which lost the Fifth Prince's face. After he figured out this, everything was easier to handle.
"Since Your Highness said this, I would let them go, but don't let me see you in the future, otherwise... Get out of here today."
Dugu Ziteng and his party showed anger once again, but they finally chose to be calm out of various considerations. More importantly, they were all injured now. With a small number of them, they were not the opponents of Dugu Herong at all. They could only leave first and then consider the long-term plan.
Walking out of the gate of Zhenzhuan Restaurant, someone said, "We are all from the Dugus, but these people in the house always bully us!"
"Yes, I agree. Even the servants were not respectful at all when they looked at us. They just nodded and bowed to these people from the house."
They talked with each other, venting their own anguish. Although it was good to be able to stay in the house, there were some bad things around.
"Today I am really unlucky. How can I encounter such a thing when I come out to eat? By the way, I think that Miss Muyou is pretty good. She smeared Dugu Herong's face and burned his henchmen. Ah, it really alleviates my sense of grievance."
Someone said suddenly, "She wanted to speak for us just now, right?"
"Don't mention her." Dugu Ziteng stopped the topic. "It can't explain anything at all. All crows are equally black. I don't think she is good because she bullied Yaoyao."
"Really?"
The group of people talked and walked away.
At this time, in the Zhenzhuan Restaurant, after Ji Chengyu successfully persuaded Dugu Herong, he began to talk with Dugu Muyou.
"Miss Muyou, we meet again."
Dugu Muyou nodded coldly.
Ji Chengyu smiled helplessly, "Miss Muyou's performance in the trial is all in my eyes, which is really an eye-opener to me. It turns out that the rumors outside are unreasonable. Tomorrow the top three will be decided, which is important. It is better to look forward instead of spending precious time on past grievances. You'd better make more preparations for tomorrow's contest. Let Herong go."
Dugu Muyou looked at Ji Chengyu with a faint smile on her face. "I have a sense of propriety. Your Highness don't need to worry about me."
This man's mask was really perfect. Just now, he helped the manager, which got a good impression. Then he began to persuade Dugu Herong and Dugu Muyou. He really had an oar in everyman's boat. But Dugu Muyou was very clear about his purpose. Wasn't he to create an image of being very kind? It was a pity that Dugu Muyou didn't like to follow other people the most.
Ji Chengyu showed slight unhappiness in his eyes when there was a sound of footsteps on the stairs again.
"Your Highness, she does not know chalk from cheese. Why do you talk to her? Let them go."
It was not a coincidence that Dugu Piaopiao was also in the Zhenzhuan Restaurant.
Dugu Herong showed a trace of jealousy in his eyes and said, "Piaopiao, you are really lucky. You got a bye and can go straight to the top three."
Dugu Piaopiao smiled triumphantly, "Even if I don't have a bye, I am confident that I can make the top three."
For Dugu Piaopiao's words, Dugu Muyou felt very speechless.
After that draw, her mother Liu Pianpian told her something. Liu Pianpian was f*******n by Dugu Zhong to go to the Trial Hall because of Dugu Piaopiao.
The day before the trial started, Dugu Zhong came to Liu Pianpian and made a request with her.
"This trial will decide whether Piaopiao could practice the core cultivation method of the family or not. She is talented, but she lacks some luck and could not be your kids. With her talent, it is suitable to cultivate the core cultivation method of the family. As long as she can win Muyou, she will be able to practice the core cultivation method. Although I have confidence in her, I have to make some arrangements in advance. Go back and talk to Muyou. Make sure that Piaopiao can get the cultivation method. "
Liu Pianpian rejected Dugu Zhong. Her own daughter practiced the core cultivation method and was questioned by Dugu Zhong and others. Now Dugu Zhong wanted Piaopiao to practice it. He arranged everything for her. It was unfair! What was more, Dugu Piaopiao almost killed Muyou, which Liu Pianpian kept in mind all the time.
"I won't agree. The trial is a major event. We must ensure fairness and speak with strength. It is a good opportunity for Muyou to prove herself. As long as she gets a good ranking, no one will dare to gossip about her in the future."
There was one thing Liu Pianpian didn't say. After Dugu Muyou had a good performance on the trial, she could justly apply for everything she deserved. For example, she could apply for a separate courtyard, the cultivation resources allocated to her, and so on. Dugu Zhong might forget his promise unintentionally or deliberately. All of these things were not arranged. Liu Pianpian once asked about these things, but they were pushed back by various excuses.
Dugu Zhong was rejected by his wife, so he immediately got angry.
"Are you not listening to what I said?"
"Muyou's life is bitter enough. She has suffered so much pain. I hope she can do what she wants to do instead of having to lose to someone."
Dugu Zhong became furious, grabbed his wife's arm hard, and said in a deep voice, "This is just in case. I don't think that waste can have any achievements. She must use some weird way to get her ranks present. Even if you don't agree, I have more ways to help Piaopiao. Don't forget that I am the Master of the Dugus."
Dugu Zhong shook off his wife after speaking and walked away. Before he left, he said this sentence coldly, "If you feel unwell, don't go to Trial Hall. Stay in the house and have a good rest."
Dugu Zhong held the lottery by himself. If this selfish man made some tricks in it, who would know? For example, when drawing lots, Dugu Piaopiao did not take hers but used another lottery prepared in advance. Dugu Zhong favored Dugu Piaopiao so much, wouldn't he do this little thing?
Unless the contest rules were changed, one of the five people must have a bye. If this person was guaranteed to be Dugu Piaopiao, her possibilities of obtaining the family's core cultivation method would be greatly improved. If Dugu Muyou lost tomorrow's contest, she would only be in the top four at best, but Dugu Piaopiao was already in the top three, and the core cultivation method would belong to her.
Dugu Muyou took back her thoughts. Where did Dugu Piaopiao's bye come from? She was helpless anyway. Only tomorrow's contest was under her control.
The Fifth Prince worked hard in easing relationships. Under his deliberate arrangement, Dugu Herong's bad expression looked much better.
"Muyou, we are going to walk on the street. Do you want to be together?" The Fifth Prince suddenly invited.
Dugu Muyou shook her head, "No, I have some work to do."
She didn't want to be with these people.
The Fifth Prince looked regretful, "Then let's go."
Dugu Muyou watched them leave, but the badly injured Old Four was carried back by others. Dugu Muyou didn't expect Dugu Herong would apologize. Anyway, he had a taste of his own medicine today.
The manager and the waiters of Zhenzhuan Restaurant changed their clean clothes and returned to the restaurant again. All of them were sad, and they were a little relieved to see that all the people had finally left.
"Quickly tidy up the shop," The manager wiping away his sweat instructed. As soon as he turned around, he saw Dugu Muyou. He was shocked and asked, "Why are you here?"
Everyone from the Dugus was regarded as a bad person by the manager. They could make too much trouble, and their destructive power was so strong.
Dugu Muyou saw his scared expression and felt funny. She took out some golden tickets and handed them out.
"These are for my meals and compensation. Is it enough?"
The manager took the gold tickets with his eyes bright. He counted and said repeatedly, "Enough! Enough! Ha-ha, I don't have to worry about being fired with this money!"
"Miss, in fact, this matter today is not your responsibility, but those people did not give money. Although I am a little embarrassed, I accept it. Huh, where are you?"
The manager counted the tickets he got while talking, but when he looked up, he found that Dugu Muyou disappeared.
Dugu Muyou left Zhenzhuan Restaurant. The lights around were on, and the street scenes changed. From the outside, it was hard to imagine that so many things happened in Zhenzhuan Restaurant just now.
"Blood Fox, how are you?"
Dugu Muyou was a little worried. After spitting out the black flame, Blood Fox became particularly quiet.
Blood Fox replied lazily, "I'm fine. I'm just a little tired."
"You can only spray the fire once?"
Dugu Muyou teased it deliberately, and Blood Fox immediately answered back.
"It depends on the flame! Can those ordinary flames compare with mine? Humph, let me tell you! This is not my real strength. When my body recovers, I will let you see my power."
"Okay."
One person and one fox went home together.
Entering her room, Dugu Muyou prepared a big bucket of hot water and soaked herself in. After the bath, Dugu Muyou put on her clothes and was ready to cultivate for a while.
"When did you come?"
Nangong Xun's shadow leaned against the door, and he was still dressed in black. Although it was his shadow, it was horrible. How long did he stay there?
"Why do you need such a long time to take a bath?" Nangong Xun said in disgust.
Dugu Muyou narrowed her eyes, "Do you watch my bath?"
"What? Peep? I never do it. I just come to ask about your progress."
Although Dugu Muyou doubted his words, she reported her progress honestly. Nangong Xun frowned and seemed to be unsatisfied with her cultivation speed, but he didn't say anything after all.
"Don't forget our one-year promise."
After Nangong Xun finished speaking, his shadow was gone.
Dugu Muyou glanced at the room which was full of water vapor. She felt deeply that this was not good. Nangong Xun was too free to find her, and she had no privacy at all.
"Don't think about it in vain," said Blood Fox, who was having a rest on the bed in the next room. "To protest His Grace's actions, you must have the same strength as his first."
Dugu Muyou picked up Blood Fox, threw it farther, and started to have the cultivation cross-legged.
The top forty from the indirect line of the family were placed in a courtyard at night.
Hearing the knock on the door, Dugu Ziteng stopped the cultivation and went to open the door.
"Yaoyao, why are you here?"
As soon as he opened the door a little, Dugu Ziteng could clearly see the face of the person outside. It was the person he had missed for many years, and he could recognize her even if it was just her back.
Dugu Ziteng's voice was full of surprises, "Come in."