Miss Loser is too enchanting
Chapter 33 Forced into Marriage_1

Chapter 33: Chapter 33 Forced into Marriage_1

Dugu Qianye thought for a moment and said, "My plan is to go to the Imperial Capital to attend the Empire College’s enrollment. I can stay in Feier City for a few days, but if nothing comes up by mid-August, I will have to leave."

She also wanted to see if the monster uprising at Mengjiao Ridge was caused by Xiaohuo.

Upon hearing Dugu Qianye’s words, the City Lord visibly relaxed. Having a Divine Beast was quite a significant help.

Afterward, the City Lord arranged for Dugu Qianye to rest in a guest room, suggesting she stay at the City Lord’s Mansion for the next few days for the convenience of being summoned if needed.

When Dugu Qianye arrived at her room, she saw that all the other rooms were occupied. It appeared that the City Lord had already recruited quite a few people. It had to be said that such a City Lord was indeed a good one.

Seeing the butler leading Dugu Qianye, everyone else was full of surprise.

"How come the City Lord even recruited such a young person? And she doesn’t seem to show any Phantom Power fluctuations; could she be someone incapable of cultivation, a mere waste? Won’t such a person hold us back when the time comes?" a man with slicked-back hair said, his eyes full of disdain. He was a level 9 Great Phantom Master, and sharing accommodations with someone who couldn’t cultivate felt demeaning to him.

"Don’t talk nonsense; the City Lord has his reasons for inviting her. Let’s just go out for a drink," another Phantom Master said, pulling the slick-haired man away.

Ignoring the slick-haired man’s comments, Dugu Qianye thanked the butler and entered her room. The room was comfortably furnished, indicating that the City Lord took good care of the people he recruited.

Finally alone, Dugu Qianye instructed Xiaoyin to keep watch outside the room while she entered the Refining Demon Pot. As soon as she entered, she felt a doll pouncing into her arms.

"Master, you haven’t come to see Dudu in so long." Dudu pouted, looking at Dugu Qianye with tearful eyes, which made her feel guilty.

Patting Dudu’s back, Dugu Qianye said apologetically, "I’ve been with others lately and didn’t have much chance to come in. I’ll visit you more often from now on."

Dudu nodded, rubbed his face against Dugu Qianye’s shoulder, and left saliva on her clothes.

"Take me to see Xiaohuo," Dugu Qianye said. Since Xiaohuo had arrived, she hadn’t come to see her. The main purpose of this visit was to check on her condition.

"I’ve set aside a separate space for her," Dudu said. "Her condition is very stable now."

As an Artifact Spirit, Dudu could divide the entire space into countless small areas. He led Dugu Qianye to the space he had created for Xiaohuo and saw that Xiaohuo was still in a slumbering state.

Dugu Qianye walked over and stroked Xiaohuo’s feathers. Xiaohuo was still in her original form, with her head nearly reaching Dugu Qianye’s waist.

"Xiaohuo, you need to properly refine the Wanyuan Fire Seed. Once you wake up, I won’t restrict you from spewing fire anymore." She crouched down and rubbed her face against Xiaohuo’s head, whispering softly.

Leaving the Refining Demon Pot, Dugu Qianye sat in her room to cultivate the Formless Divine Skill. Her Phantom Power had reached the level of a level 1 Phantom King, but her Formless Divine Skill was still at the level of a Great Phantom Master. There was not much progress with the Ethereal Step Technique either.

After staying in her room for three consecutive days, it wasn’t until the fourth morning that Dugu Qianye opened the door and stepped out. She found that a few more people had moved into the room behind hers.

After having breakfast at the City Lord’s Mansion, Dugu Qianye took Xiaoyin out. She needed to catch up on the latest news because the information flow was too restricted within the City Lord’s Mansion.

"It’s said that the City Lord’s Mansion is now on high alert, with the Guard Squad patrolling outside the city every day. It seems this beast tide is indeed real."

"Why are there two beast tides this year? It’s so odd."

"Who knows? A cousin of a cousin of an uncle of mine is in the Guard Squad, and he says a beast tide could strike at any time now."

"Sigh, let’s all stay vigilant."

Dugu Qianye sat in the corner of the tea house, listening to others discuss the latest situation. Suddenly, she felt a shadow cast over her. Looking up, she saw Miss Liu of the Liu Family and another woman standing at her table.

"Young Master Baili." Miss Liu gazed at Dugu Qianye with affection in her eyes.

Dugu Qianye instinctively touched her arm and said, "Oh, it’s Miss Liu."

"What brings Young Master Baili here alone?" Miss Liu asked as she sat down without waiting for an invitation.

"I was tired and decided to have a seat. Now I’m about to leave," said Dugu Qianye.

"So you’re Baili Xie? Tsk, tsk, quite the looker indeed. No wonder my cousin dreams of you day and night. What do you say, why not consider my cousin and become a son-in-law that marries into the wife’s family?" the woman accompanying Miss Liu said.

"Cousin!" Miss Liu called out to the woman, seemingly shy, then she lowered her head and avoided looking at Dugu Qianye.

"Er, I’m still young and not planning on starting a family," Dugu Qianye replied, her face lined with exasperation. This woman was a bit too fierce!

"What, you look down on my cousin? Don’t think you’re anything special just because you have a Divine Beast. My cousin is the rightful Miss of the Liu Family of Baishi City, I am the rightful Miss of the Zhang Family in Feier City; she’s more than enough for a boy like you! If you offend us, you ought to worry about your own life," the woman said, her face darkening when Dugu Qianye tried to refuse.

Xiaoyin couldn’t help but laugh on their mind communication platform. Is this what you call being pressured into marriage? Ha ha...

Dugu Qianye inwardly groaned. She was a woman herself, how could she marry another woman? Besides, she knew the true nature of Miss Liu. What man would dare to take on someone so domineering? But she could not voice this thought aloud, otherwise she’d truly make enemies of the Liu and Zhang Families. Although she wasn’t afraid of them, she disliked complications.

"Yo, isn’t this Miss Zhang? What’s gotten into you, fancying such a pretty boy? That sure doesn’t seem like your usual taste." A voice interjected. Dugu Qianye turned and saw the slick-haired man she had encountered at the City Lord’s Mansion. "Without even a whisper of Phantom Power, he might just be an untalented weakling. Why don’t you consider me instead?"

"Pssh, who do you think you are? Keep dreaming about impressing me, you’d better reincarnate first!" Miss Zhang glanced at him disdainfully.

"Hmph, no matter how lacking I may be, I’m still better than a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate!" the slick-haired man huffed, then turned to Dugu Qianye. "I challenge you to a duel. The loser leaves Feier City forever, never to return."

Dugu Qianye rolled her eyes, utterly speechless. How had this become about her again?

"Not interested," Dugu Qianye said coldly. Her patience was utterly depleted. Her expression grew cold, and the presence of someone superior naturally emanated from her.

The slick-haired man was intimidated by Dugu Qianye’s aura but still tried to save face. "What, you don’t dare?"

"Scram!" Dugu Qianye didn’t want to waste any more time. She unleashed the aura of the Formless Divine Skill, sending the obnoxious slick-haired man stumbling backward.