Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.-Chapter 172: The Grandmaster’s Brilliant Plan to Bring Peace to the World

Chapter 172 - 172: The Grandmaster’s Brilliant Plan to Bring Peace to the World

"No more pretending, I'm laying all my cards on the table..."

"Dean, I'm actually the third prince of the Star Luo Empire!"

Just as everyone had fallen into a stunned silence, Dai Mubai suddenly stood up, his expression serious.

Everyone turned their gaze to him.

A series of shocked and incredulous expressions flashed across their faces.

After all, the Star Luo Empire was one of only two empires on the Douluo Continent.

If not for Spirit Hall's interference, it was highly likely that the Star Luo Empire would have already unified the continent.

This spoke volumes about the empire's might and prestige.

If Dai Mubai really was a prince of the Star Luo Empire...

Then Shrek Academy was truly about to hit the jackpot.

As the teachers stared in astonishment, a trace of smugness flashed through Flender's eyes.

Others might not have known about Dai Mubai's identity, but he had already figured it out long ago!

It was precisely he who had "coaxed" Dai Mubai into joining!

Liu Erlong exclaimed in surprise, "A prince of the Star Luo Empire—why would you want to join Shrek Academy? Are you out of your mind?"

"Erlong..."Flender looked at her with a helpless expression and said, "Our Shrek's faculty is second to none!"

"Mr. Dan Heng said you all were..." Liu Erlong started to speak, then hesitated and swallowed her words.

If she exposed all of Shrek's shortcomings now, and made Dai Mubai resent them, then she'd be to blame!

"What does a librarian know?" Flender snapped, clearly annoyed.

Then he turned to Dai Mubai with a glowing smile, nodding. "Mubai, go ahead. Why are you revealing your identity now?"

Being the center of attention filled Dai Mubai with immense satisfaction. After a brief pause, he said slowly:

"Our Shrek battle team is still one member short. I think it's time to bring Zhu Zhuqing in..."

Liu Erlong sneered, "What, are you trying to use your status as a prince to pressure me?"

Dai Mubai shook his head. "It's not like that. I said that because... she's my fiancée!"

"!!!"

Everyone was stunned again.

Even Flender's face showed utter disbelief.

No way, could there really be such a coincidence?

It was almost as if it had been arranged by fate!

They just happened to need an agility-type spirit master...

And then Zhu Zhuqing appeared!

Her age, strength—they were a perfect fit.

Dai Mubai continued, "Her spirit is the Netherworld Civet. We can even use a spirit fusion technique together! If she joins our Shrek battle team, our strength will soar!"

"Good!!"

Flender could no longer hide his excitement.

The others were also quite pleased.

With such a connection, would Zhu Zhuqing really turn Shrek down?

Flender chuckled, "I had my eye on that girl from the start. She's a perfect fit for our battle team! Erlong, they're practically a young couple. You can't get in the way of that, can you?"

Liu Erlong's face turned a mix of blue and white. She snorted coldly, "If she's willing, I have nothing more to say."

"Great, great! Mubai, I'll leave this matter to you. Have Zhu Zhuqing rejoin us tomorrow—can you do it?" Flender asked enthusiastically.

A trace of awkwardness appeared on Dai Mubai's face.

"Dean Flender, about that..."

Ning Rongrong giggled. "Dean, you're expecting too much from Dai Mubai. He just embarrassed himself big time! Zhu Zhuqing's completely ignoring him!"

Flender's smile froze. He looked at Dai Mubai, puzzled.

Dai Mubai replied awkwardly, "We had a bit of a misunderstanding... but I have a plan to win her back!"

"I'm going to... write to her father!"

"With Uncle Zhu's help, I'm sure she'll change her mind!"

He spoke with absolute confidence.

Flender urged, "Good! Go write it now!"

Dai Mubai immediately pulled out a letter with a cocky smirk. "Already done. I'll send it now—it should reach the Zhu family in about three days!"

Liu Erlong curled her lips and turned to leave.

She didn't want to see these smug faces anymore.

Zhu Zhuqing was clearly a member of her Blue Tyrant Battle Team, and now they were going to poach her?

The next day.

Yu Xiaogang was once again summoned to Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong looked pale, like she hadn't slept well at all.

Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly when he saw her.

He subconsciously compared her to Hu Liena.

Though most people would find Bibi Dong more beautiful and charming...

There's a saying: "the flower at home can't compare to the wild one."

What's more—Hu Liena was sexy!

No matter how he looked at it, Yu Xiaogang thought Bibi Dong was already "past her prime."

Especially since she had dumped him all those years ago.

So now, seeing Bibi Dong looking so worn out didn't concern him in the slightest. In fact, he found it satisfying.

The worse she was doing, the better he felt!

"Your Holiness the Pope, may I ask why you've summoned me?" Yu Xiaogang asked coolly, head held high, full of arrogance.

He knew Bibi Dong wouldn't dare harm him!

He intended to use the coldest, most heartless attitude to lash her emotionally—to make her regret what she did all those years ago!

Bibi Dong remained silent, her eyes deep and unreadable.

No one could guess what she was thinking right now.

"Xiaogang, I want to ask your advice."

Yu Xiaogang's lips curved into a smile. Now this was his area of expertise!

"Please, speak."

"There are many soul master families within Spirit Hall. I want them to be fully loyal to me, not just forming alliances with each other..."

Bibi Dong gave a simple overview of the internal structure of Spirit Hall.

Unlike the three upper sects and other such factions, Spirit Hall wasn't just the largest soul master organization—it also housed many powerful soul master clans and former sects.

Even in the original story, when Spirit Hall was eventually destroyed, one of its remaining factions still managed to overthrow the Star Luo Empire and take its place.

This showed just how deeply rooted and powerful Spirit Hall's internal factions were.

In short, the Seven Elders represented the seven top clans.

After listening, Yu Xiaogang took seven deliberate steps.

Bibi Dong watched in confusion, her thoughts still lingering on what Hu Liena had said. Her heart was full of frustration.

"I've got it!"

At the seventh step, Yu Xiaogang suddenly smiled.

"What is it?" Bibi Dong blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. Her mind had been such a mess, she'd almost forgotten what Yu Xiaogang was doing.

"..." Yu Xiaogang's face darkened.

He had deliberately shown off, trying to create a legendary moment.

The Grandmaster's Seven Steps to a Masterstroke!

But Bibi Dong hadn't even noticed?!

If it were Nana, she would've understood immediately!

Yu Xiaogang's tone turned cold and indifferent. "It's simple. Strip them of power. Dismantle the authority of the family factions within Spirit Hall."

"This... isn't that a bit too extreme?" Bibi Dong frowned slightly.

Yu Xiaogang replied seriously, "You are the Pope! You hold the moral high ground. You don't even have to start with the powerful clans—start with the weaker ones, set an example. Eventually, the rest will fall in line!"

"Second, lock down Spirit Hall! Cut off communication with the outside world. That'll eliminate any hope those clans have of seeking external aid. To put it crudely—trap them and beat them!"

"Third, ban Spirit Hall members from engaging in any external industries. No business. No court positions. They must rely entirely on Spirit Hall for support! You could call it... raising pigs."

"These three strategies together—I guarantee that within five years, Spirit Hall will be united as one. And at that point, you'll be its undisputed ruler!"

Yu Xiaogang finished with passion and confidence.

He felt that his brilliance had completely overshadowed anyone who had come before.

With these three strategies, if Bibi Dong had any sense, he'd deserve the title:

"The Grandmaster's Brilliant Plan to Bring Peace to the World!"

Yu Xiaogang's face glowed with satisfaction as he looked at Bibi Dong.

She was momentarily stunned. His speech had moved her, and she was a little excited, but something still didn't sit right.

"Xiaogang, your three strategies..."

Bibi Dong frowned and fell into deep thought.

Yu Xiaogang was even more annoyed inside—this woman just didn't get it.

If it were Nana, she'd already have stars in her eyes, saying, "So amazing! So clever!"

Indeed, once a woman gets older, she just becomes unpleasant!

Yu Xiaogang said indifferently, "If Your Holiness doesn't trust me, then don't use it. Why continue this conversation?"

"No, that's not it, Xiaogang. I will use your strategies..." Bibi Dong said hastily.

To hell with it! Spirit Hall belonged to her, after all!

She could run it however she wanted.

Did those under her really dare rebel?

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Meanwhile, at Dan Heng's home.

Gu Yuena spotted a Moon Pavilion invitation lying on the floor.

It was an invitation sent by Tang Yuehua.

"Husband, what's this?" Gu Yuena asked curiously.

Zi Ji immediately shouted, "Is it a love letter written to someone else? He must be cheating! Sister, we should..."

Gu Yuena instantly shot her a deadly glare.

Zi Ji shrank back, not daring to say another word, and fell silent.

Dan Heng explained everything that had happened.

"...If you're interested, you can go in my place. But honestly, I don't think there's much to see."

Gu Yuena thought for a moment and smiled. "Music, huh? Come to think of it, I used to be quite interested in that. Alright then, I'll go in your place, Husband."

"Husband, have you finished preparing the face mask?"

Gu Yuena tucked the invitation into her chest and asked with a sweet smile.

Dan Heng gave a quiet "Mm" and placed the finished mask on the table. It was stored in a glass container.

"A handmade mask by my husband—it's sure to be the best!" Gu Yuena praised with a bright smile, opening the box and placing a sheet on her face.

Dan Heng shook his head slightly. For someone like Zi Ji or Bi Ji, there might be a minimal effect.

But Gu Yuena's skin was already flawless—there was absolutely no need for maintenance—so the mask wouldn't make any difference.

Yet she still cared this much?

Zi Ji, drawn by the new item, also followed suit and placed a sheet on her face. The cool and soothing sensation made her moan uncontrollably.

"Mmm, it feels so good..."

Gu Yuena said with a bit of pride, "Of course. This is personally made by my husband!"

"Ah, doesn't that mean it's like... Brother-in-law's hand is touching my face?"

Zi Ji blurted out thoughtlessly.

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"..."

Gu Yuena's expression froze as she looked coldly at the troublemaker.

Zi Ji blinked. "What? Sister, did I say something wrong?"

Gu Yuena said quietly, "Take that mask off your face. You're not allowed to use it anymore."

"Eh?" Zi Ji was dumbfounded.

It felt so good—she really didn't want to give it up.

But under Gu Yuena's cold stare, she had no choice but to tear the mask off her face, looking pitifully at her sister.

"Such a waste to just throw it away..."

Gu Yuena ignored her and took back the remaining masks. No one else was allowed to use them!

"..."

Bi Ji and Zhu Zhuqing looked silently at Zi Ji.

That damn woman... she just ruined their benefits too!

Later, when the food was ready—

"Xue Qinghe" suddenly arrived.

Zi Ji, still frustrated, said sarcastically, "Wow, little blondie, your timing is amazing. You just happen to show up right when we're about to eat?"

"Xue Qinghe" looked a bit embarrassed and waved her hand. "I... I didn't mean to. I just wanted to ask Mr. Dan Heng something and didn't realize the time..."

Gu Yuena stuffed a chunk of fatty meat into Zi Ji's mouth and said calmly, "It's fine. Prince Qinghe doesn't need to mind her. She's just asking for a beating."

Zi Ji whimpered softly and stopped acting up.

Zhu Zhuqing kindly went to get a bowl and chopsticks for their guest.

"Xue Qinghe" waved her hands quickly. "No need, I've already eaten. I'll wait outside until Mr. Dan Heng finishes..."

"Sit." Dan Heng said calmly.

So, "Xue Qinghe" sat down, and after watching them eat for a while, she couldn't resist and began eating too.

Zi Ji rolled her eyes. She knew this person was here to mooch a meal!

"Xue Qinghe" blushed, feeling awkward under Zi Ji's gaze.

"Mr. Dan Heng, the thing is... I heard that Spirit Hall has implemented three internal policies. Namely—well, I wanted to ask what you thought the consequences would be?"

She couldn't help asking.

Dan Heng paused and looked at her.

He had thought coming up with one strategic plan was already rare.

He never expected someone to come up with three high-impact policies all at once.

Clearly, they wouldn't rest until Spirit Hall was completely destroyed!

"Xue Qinghe" saw Dan Heng's changing expression and immediately understood everything.

She forced a smile and said, "Spirit Hall bringing about its own doom... is, is just wonderful... Mr. Dan Heng, I—I'll be going now..."

She quickly finished off her half-bowl of rice in just a few bites and hurriedly left.

Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Empire, at the Zhu family estate in Star Luo City—

Di Tian and the other powerful soul beasts were all gathered there. Prince Zhu personally welcomed them—and did so as a subordinate.

"Lord Di Tian, our troops are fully prepared. Just give the order, and the coup will begin!"

Prince Zhu spoke firmly.

Di Tian gave a casual "Mm" and glanced in the direction of the royal palace.

"We must seize the palace at the fastest speed and then divide the entire Star Luo Empire using Star Luo City as the boundary."

"Tomorrow, 300 ten-thousand-year soul beasts will attack the city simultaneously, acting as support."

"Using soul beasts in battle—will that affect your soldiers?"

Di Tian asked.

Prince Zhu shook his head. "Not at all. The totem of the Star Luo Empire is the White Tiger. Using soul beasts will only inspire awe, not hostility."

"Good. Cities across the land will be taken simultaneously. I want to win in one decisive strike!"

Di Tian nodded, eyes glimmering with ambition.

(End of Chapter)