A seemingly ordinary brown-and-black carriage departed from the back gate of the Zhu family's estate in Star Luo City, heading straight out of the city and traveling north.
Though the carriage appeared plain on the outside, its interior was lavishly decorated, spacious, and comfortable, even equipped with a fixed small tea table. Passengers could eat inside or stretch out to rest on the long couch.
Lu Feng was thrilled with the carriage's soundproofing.
With the small door and windows shut, no one outside could hear what was happening inside.
It was the perfect private, cozy space for two, where he could explore all sorts of fun with Zhu Zhuqing, including the thrill of car sex, turning the journey into pure delight.
But unexpectedly, Zhu Zhuyun also boarded the carriage.
She was one of the escorts assigned by the Star Luo Empire, claiming that having a family member along would make the trip more convenient. And since they were "family," it was only natural they shared the same carriage.
Now, the private space for two had become a space for three.
Given that their relationship had eased somewhat, the surprise addition wasn't too awkward, but the journey was bound to be filled with romantic atmosphere.
Lu Feng was totally on board. Since he'd already been with both sisters, this trip could be his shot at the ultimate thrill, doubling the fun.
Zhu Zhuyun, though, looked awkward around him, her face tense.
God only knew how much resentment and hurt she was holding inside.
The order for her to escort them had come suddenly that afternoon, delivered by Dai Weisheng himself.
His words still echoed in her ears:
"Sending you as an escort has deeper implications. First, you must use your sisterly connection with Zhu Zhuqing to get closer to Lu Feng and solidify my position as Crown Prince."
"Second, once you reach Suotuo City, don't rush back. Keep an eye on things. According to reliable intel, Dai Mubai is also in Suotuo City. You must use Lu Feng to deal with him."
"Third… if Lu Feng ends up being swayed by Dai Mubai instead, then kill him. When the time comes, be decisive. Don't worry about not being his match, I'm assigning two Soul Kings to assist you."
"Must it really come to killing him?" Zhu Zhuyun had asked, visibly shaken.
Dai Weisheng's eyes hardened as he stressed, "That's an order!"
Aside from being his fiancée, Zhu Zhuyun was also his subordinate.
She nodded in agreement and said nothing more.
Ever since their engagement, her life, honor, and future had been tied to Dai Weisheng's, forcing her to harden her heart and act ruthlessly toward her own sister.
From childhood, this was the mindset drilled into her.
Growing up in such a cold, brutal environment, she had assumed the world operated solely on these principles.
No right or wrong. No emotions. Only interests mattered.
But watching how Lu Feng treated Zhu Zhuqing…
She saw something entirely different.
She witnessed warmth, romance, happiness, tenderness, beauty.
She could even feel the fiery passion between them, the way they ignited each other's hearts.
And bit by bit… her entire worldview began to crumble.
That stormy passionate night, after returning and sorting through her thoughts, she finally realized it, she had already fallen for Lu Feng.
When exactly it happened, she wasn't sure.
Maybe it was two months ago, when Lu Feng had mistaken her for Zhu Zhuqing, only to awaken a god-tier martial soul yet gave up unimaginable benefits just to keep Zhu Zhuqing by his side.
Or maybe it was when he'd bathed her in that emerald light, overwhelming her with his domineering presence.
But one thing was certain, she would rather die than kill him.
The only reason she'd accepted Dai Weisheng's orders was because she knew: if she refused, he'd send someone else. At least this way, she could protect Lu Feng, warn him if needed.
Zhu Zhuqing, surprisingly, was happy her sister was joining them. It meant more time together.
To everyone else, even her parents, Zhu Zhuqing was cold, reserved, speaking only when necessary, her maturity far beyond her years. But with Lu Feng and now her reconciled sister, she finally let herself act like the girl she truly was.
"Feng, I have a gift for you. A few sets of clothes, Jiejie helped pick them out. See if you like them."
Zhu Zhuqing handed him a clothing bag.
Lu Feng opened it, glanced through the contents, and smiled. "I love them."
Rule #5 of the book: Always act like you love any gift a girl gives you. It's not about the gift itself, it's about her heart behind it.
Seeing his approval, Zhu Zhuqing brightened. "I used my own savings for these."
"Why not use the shopping card?"
The card he'd given her allowed unlimited purchases at any Merchant Alliance store.
"If it's a gift for you, of course I'd use my own money." She had her principles.
Zhu Zhuyun casually tossed a small box his way. "Here. My gift."
"Let's see what sister Zhuyun got me."
Inside was a slender green gemstone, its smooth surface etched with intricate runes.
Zhu Zhuqing explained, "It's a Jade Message Talisman. We each have one too. If you pour soul power into it, it'll sense when the other is in danger. I wanted to buy it, but it was too expensive. Jiejie had more savings, she's a little rich, so she got them for us."
"Rich? Please. Not compared to your fiancé." Zhu Zhuyun scoffed at herself.
"Well, I have gifts for you two as well."
With a mysterious grin, Lu Feng retrieved two softly glowing pieces of flexible armor from his Eightfold Creation Belt.
"This is the Eight Treasures Soft Armor?" Zhu Zhuqing recognized it, she'd seen it before when undressing him. He'd mentioned its name briefly.
But these were the female versions.
That morning, during his meeting at the Merchant Alliance branch, Lou Gao had delivered several sets.
The armor could withstand attacks from a rank-60 Soul Master. If a Titled Douluo wore it, their defense would gain a massive edge in battles against peers.
For Soul Masters, this was god-tier protective gear.
The materials were absurdly rare and costly but for someone with Lu Feng's wealth and resources? Not a problem.
The only remaining challenge was the time-consuming crafting process, even with his disciples' help, Lou Gao could only produce two sets per year at most.
Notably, Lu Feng had incorporated designs from his past life into the armor, adding extra gemstones to the female versions to make them even more dazzling and breathtaking. They could be worn both as outer garments or concealed beneath clothing.
If auctioned, a single set could easily fetch over a million gold spirit coins.
But Lu Feng only gifted them, never sold them.
Something that couldn't be bought, no matter how wealthy you were, was truly priceless.
Previously, he'd reserved one set for Bai Chenxiang and gifted others to Zi Zhenzhu and Bibi Dong.
Now, as he walked the path of destiny, he needed to ensure all the women he cherished were protected. Every set of the Eight Treasures Soft Armor he'd stockpiled would be used to safeguard his goddesses.
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes lit up the moment she saw the exquisite, gem-encrusted armor.
Unable to resist, she reached out, her delicate fingers brushing against the shimmering surface. "This is stunning!"
Zhu Zhuqing clapped her hands excitedly. "I never expected the female version to be this beautiful! But Jiejie, the looks are just a bonus, this armor was personally forged by the Divine Craftsman Lou Gao himself! It's made from special materials and has a memory function, adapting to the wearer's body without any restriction. It's incredibly lightweight, yet its defensive power is—"
As Zhu Zhuqing continued explaining, Zhu Zhuyun's peach-blossom eyes widened, her red lips parting in shock.
For a long moment, she just stared, dumbfounded, before stammering, "A… a divine-tier protective treasure… and I-I get one too?"
"Of course. One for each of you."
Lu Feng handed an armor to each sister.
He teased with a grin, "These'll fix your worries about your, uh, very full breasts bursting through your clothes. Why not try them on now?"
Both women glanced down at their noticeably ample chests at the same time.
"Stop joking, or I'll bite you!"
Zhu Zhuqing launched herself into Lu Feng's arms, her long legs wrapping tightly around his waist, her round hips settling onto his lap. Her warm, soft red lips pressed hard against his, kissing him deeply before she playfully nipped his upper lip with her pearly teeth.
Her wild, fierce girlfriend vibe was something Lu Feng absolutely loved.
"Ugh, enough already." Zhu Zhuyun turned away, pretending to examine the armor as if to avoid the blatant display of affection. But deep down, she envied Zhu Zhuqing, because she wanted to express her gratitude to Lu Feng the same way.
She just couldn't.
She never expected Lu Feng to gift her a set of the Eight Treasures Soft Armor too.
It was too generous. Too precious.
It was clear Lu Feng cared deeply for Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuyun felt more envy than jealousy now. After all, she'd been with Zhu Zhuqing's man, even if it was a sneaky, backdoor encounter.
What she didn't realize was that Lu Feng gave her the armor as a small gesture to ease his guilt, especially after noticing her awkward, sideways posture that morning, she must've been in a lot of pain.