As for why Zhou Shuai brought Qiu Kui along…
He could only sigh—his heart full of bitter tears.
Because of the lingering effects of Qiu Kui’s old head injury—despite her stunning, icy beauty and great figure…
With skin like jade and deep, captivating eyes, she looked like a cold goddess.
But in reality, due to her delayed neural response, she was incredibly adorably dumb.
Literally—adorable and dumb.
Just like earlier—when Zhou Shuai told her to “use her brain,” she literally moved her head as if activating it physically.
With intelligence like that, if she were left to face an enemy alone on the battlefield, it’d be basically suicide.
But ironically, Qiu Kui was the strongest fighter among the Five Blossoms.
In combat, she was calm, precise, and ruthlessly effective—able to spot and exploit her opponent’s weaknesses with crushing force.
She used a dagger to maximize this unique trait.
Others might not understand, but Zhou Shuai knew.
His master once told him: if inner energy (qi) exists in this world, then there must also be special physiques.
Qiu Kui’s sensitivity to battle came from one of those rare physiques—known as the Body of Battle Frenzy (Zhan Wang Zhi Ti).
Those who awaken this physique naturally react in battle—instinctively attacking their enemy’s weak points without needing to think.
Born fighters. Born martial artists.
They could even challenge opponents above their level—possessing extraordinary combat power.
Naturally, Zhou Shuai wouldn’t give up someone with such a rare gift.
As for Zhou Shuai himself, he possessed one of the top ten ancient physiques—the Body of Domination (Ba Tian Zhi Ti).
It made his training twice as effective with half the effort. His talent was unmatched, and his physical body was ten times tougher than normal.
Most importantly, his innate “Overlord Qi” was so fierce that ordinary people couldn’t even withstand it.
This was the cheat code that made him the “Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King.”
The downside?
If he lost his virginity before age 22, his qi would become unstable.
So even though his Five Blossoms were all breathtaking beauties—each one stunning, elegant, and hopelessly devoted to him…
And though they had each offered themselves to him more than once…
They were still all virgins.
But Zhou Shuai wasn’t in a rush.
Good things take time. The last bite is the sweetest.
At that moment, Zhou Shuai and Qiu Kui were sitting in a hotel room. Qiu Kui glanced at her phone after a short conversation and reported:
“Captain, my sister has already finished investigating the situation in Feng City.”
“She’s mapped out the influence of all the major families, their members, and even their hidden power. It’s all on the phone now.”
“The intel we got through our connections is also very clear.”
Zhou Shuai’s lips curled up into a smirk—what was once a normal smile now tilted into that signature crooked grin.
The kind of twisted arc that somehow exuded both charm and ruthless dominance.
The Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King’s smile—this was Zhou Shuai’s trademark.
Most people couldn’t even smile that crooked if they tried.
Qiu Kui blinked and said blankly, “Captain, your mouth is crooked again…”
Zhou Shuai instantly broke character.
Your mouth is crooked!
Your whole damn body is crooked!
Nope. Not mad. Not mad…
After all, she’s his woman. Can’t get mad.
Zhou Shuai said calmly, “Got it. Starting today, stop calling me ‘Captain’—we don’t want to expose my identity.”
“Just call me Young Master Zhou. I’m the heir of a borderland family, got it?”
Qiu Kui nodded adorably, “Yes, Young Master. Understood, Young Master.”
Luo Xinghe had initially thought Zhou Shuai was just an ordinary soldier who rose through the ranks.
But that was the mistake of only judging the surface.
The Crooked-Mouthed Dragon King… a full-blown novel protagonist.
How could a real protagonist not have an invincible master guiding him, a bunch of powerful and beautiful fangirls by his side, and cheat-code-level abilities?
Even in the middle of the story, Zhou Shuai had faced many crises—but they were always resolved thanks to the power and influence behind him… or his master’s help.
Zhou Shuai glanced at the time—it was already very late.
He could only wait until tomorrow to analyze the information and decide on his next move.
Lying on the bed, his mind drifted to the girl he had recently encountered on the battlefield.
I have to make her mine.
Those hidden noble families…
“Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west—just wait and see.”
Once I’ve taken down the prominent families of Feng City, I’ll move on to conquer the ones in the capital or the metropolis.
If those two places unite their elite families, they’ll be enough to challenge the hidden families.
You look down on me?
Then I’ll trample all of you under my feet.
In his mind, Zhou Shuai was already imagining the hidden clan being crushed and finally agreeing to the engagement between him and the girl.
Then living shamelessly and sweetly as a sticky, inseparable couple.
Surrounded by the Five Blossoms and countless noble beauties catering to his every need.
What a life. Pure bliss.
Gradually, he drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Qiu Kui sat beside him like a loyal guard, quietly watching over him.
She noticed Zhou Shuai was still wearing that crooked smile even in his sleep—and, curious about how his mouth could bend like that, she leaned in to investigate.
But she lost her balance and smacked her head directly into his.
Zhou Shuai had been enjoying a great dream when—BAM—Qiu Kui knocked him awake.
“What are you doing?!”
Qiu Kui flailed in panic, “I just wanted to check your… your mouth, Young Master. How can it bend like that? I didn’t stand properly and bumped into you.”
Zhou Shuai glared, “This isn’t the battlefield. This is Feng City. Go to sleep already.”
“I don’t need you to protect me.”
“Just don’t get too close. I’m scared you’ll accidentally kill me.”
Qiu Kui looked hurt but obediently climbed into the other bed across the room.
Zhou Shuai finally sighed in relief once she quieted down.
Damn it. What kind of unlucky streak is this?
Since I got back from the battlefield, nothing’s gone smoothly.
This isn’t the main-character vibe I’m supposed to have.
And Qiu Kui…
In stories, when the female lead stumbles, she kisses the male lead.
You? You knocked the guy out of his dream.
I’ve been played. Should’ve left you on the battlefield.
Should’ve brought Chun, Xia, or Dong Ji instead…
Ah well—my own decision.
Time to sleep. Tomorrow’s going to be a busy day.
The next morning, Luo Xinghe was suddenly jolted awake by the sound of his phone ringing.
He looked at the screen—it showed a missed call and a new message.
“Hello sir, I’m the owner of the BBQ stand outside the school from yesterday.”
“I tried to call to thank you for what you did, but you didn’t answer, so I’m sending this text instead.”
“Thank you for stepping in. Truly, thank you.”
“I’ve already gone to the police station to give a statement for you. You won’t have any further trouble.”
Luo Xinghe was momentarily stunned.
He had purposely left right after helping, not revealing his identity—how had Shen Ying and the others still managed to find him?
Strange.
As for the job…
Luo Xinghe had only been delivering food to make it look like the Luo family had truly fallen—hoping it would force the other noble families in Feng City to cancel their engagements with him.
But after all that effort, none of them backed out.
So what was the point of continuing the charade?
He’d already quit the delivery job—to free up time for the next phase of his plan.
Which meant he no longer needed to wake up so early.
After washing up, Luo Xinghe settled into the sofa and began watching TV.
Not long after, Du Wei came running over.
“It’s Saturday today.”
“This afternoon, we need to pick up your little brother Xingyun. Looks like his teacher has something going on—you should come too.”
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