Although the twins didn't understand why Dai Mubai was angry, who in Soto City could embarrass Dai Shao? They were happy to see Dai Mubai showing his strength.
Dai Mubai angrily reached out to grab Cu Chulainn's clothes and questioned him.
Dai Mubai was so arrogant, but Cu Chulainn wouldn't let him get away with it.
When Dai Mubai's hand stretched out like a dog's paw, Cu Chulainn's puppy-like paws knocked it away.
Dai Mubai lost his balance and fell.
But Dai Mubai was a soul master after all; he wouldn't be so easy to defeat.
"Martial soul possession!" he shouted.
Using his martial soul, Dai Mubai strengthened his body, regained balance, and stood up.
"Damn it!" Dai Mubai muttered angrily.
To him, being bullied was an insult. After all, wasn't he the one who ruled Soto City?
Dai Mubai stretched out his sharp white tiger claws.
Swish!
His claws gleamed chillingly as they swiped at Cu Chulainn.
Cu Chulainn rolled his eyes and summoned a blood-red spear.
Bang!
The spear clashed with Dai Mubai's claws, cutting through them effortlessly.
Cu Chulainn lifted Dai Mubai's body and slammed him backwards.
Taking the chance, Cu Chulainn kicked Dai Mubai hard, leaving a footprint on his chest.
Bang!
Dai Mubai flew backward and crashed right into Tang San and Xiao Wu, making a big hole in the hotel wall.
"!!" Xiao Wu gasped.
Tang San quickly grabbed Xiao Wu and looked back.
Only Cu Chulainn remained standing, smirking.
Dai Mubai realized he couldn't beat Cu Chulainn.
How could the "little bully of Soto City" lose like this?
"Mr. Dai!" the twins rushed over, trying to help him up.
But Dai Mubai didn't want their help—he was afraid of getting hurt again.
He broke free and straightened his clothes, glaring at Cu Chulainn with hidden anger.
Cu Chulainn was about to attack again, but suddenly, soft hands grabbed his clothes.
It was Zhu Zhuqing pulling him back.
Cu Chulainn understood and followed her quietly.
Shirou Emiya, watching the fight, felt his heart race when he saw Cu Chulainn's red spear.
"What's going on? Is this... a heartbeat?" Shirou wondered.
"Okay, the show is over. Time to go back," Shirou said, calming himself.
He carried Illya back to their room.
Tang San was confused.
"Why is he here? Is he here for Shrek Academy? That's impossible. The girl with him must be his sister. He can't bring his sister to school. Maybe he's just here to play?" Tang San thought.
Later, Tang San stopped thinking about Shirou Emiya and focused on Cu Chulainn.
"If I used hidden weapons and internal strength, I could beat Dai Mubai for sure, but it wouldn't be as easy as that man with the spear. So, there must be a world beyond the sky and a person beyond the person!" Tang San thought.
"Let's go, Xiao Wu. Time to rest," Tang San said calmly, pulling her along.
But Xiao Wu looked dazed when she saw Shirou Emiya.
Tang San suspected there was more to their relationship, but Xiao Wu and Shirou Emiya only shared pure friendship—Shirou had helped her before.
Still, Tang San was jealous. He saw Xiao Wu as his own and didn't like other men looking at her.
He thought others must have bad intentions toward Xiao Wu.
But for Xiao Wu, it was just innocent friendship.
Yes, Tang San told himself that to feel better.
Now, he held back his anger. No one could touch what was his.
The twins took Dai Mubai to find a better place to fight.
But with Cu Chulainn around, the twins got bored quickly.
"No one can fight!" they said, then left without finding Dai Mubai again.
This made Dai Mubai feel like no one could defeat him.
Zhu Zhuqing and Cu Chulainn left the hotel first.
Zhu Zhuqing walked ahead, expressionless, hiding her thoughts.
"Hey, Miss, don't be so upset. Your fiancé isn't perfect, but remember, you still have me!" Cu Chulainn said.
Zhu Zhuqing stopped and thought.
"Yes, Dai Mubai and I haven't met much. What right do I have to ask him for anything? Now, all I have is him..." she said quietly.
She looked back at Cu Chulainn, who smiled happily.
"Let's go!" she said, turning away.
"Let's go? Huh? Where are we going, Miss? There has to be a destination!" Cu Chulainn asked.
"Shrek Academy," Zhu Zhuqing replied without looking back.
"Oh, I see!" Cu Chulainn said.
He rested his red spear on his shoulder and followed her like a loyal senior brother.
"I want to live my own future
!" Zhu Zhuqing thought, staring into the distance.
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