The next morning.
Lin Xiao left early.
Last night, Shui Yue'er also learned about the news of going to Sea God Island and had no objections. Dugu Bo still preferred to wander in the deep mountains and old forests; Ye Qingxian would inform him then.
Lin Xiao was heading to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
His relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was heavily weighted by mutual benefit. While there was also a degree of friendship, Lin Xiao had always firmly believed that shared interests were the best weapon for uniting people.
Ning Fengzhi seemed to have seen through this as well.
Even if Lin Xiao's decisions were to harm the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's interests, he would still stand firmly by Lin Xiao's side, all for the possibility of "one person achieving the Dao, and their dependents ascending to heaven."
Would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect be willing to be the dependents?
That depended on the weight of that person!
Moreover, just by Lin Xiao helping Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, as long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wasn't destroyed and Ning Rongrong didn't die, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't be at a loss, no matter how much he invested.
...
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Upon learning that Lin Xiao had come to visit, Ning Fengzhi immediately put aside all his current affairs and invited Lin Xiao to the VIP reception room to sit down and talk.
"Uncle Ning, how have you been lately?"
Lin Xiao exchanged pleasantries.
Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily, "Ever since the Beast Tide, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been the de facto number one sect in the world. We've been busy expanding during this time."
"Unfortunately, due to our Martial Soul, we can only proceed steadily and gradually."
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was different from other sects.
It had to be stable.
Otherwise, blind expansion would only sow the seeds of disaster for the sect.
After chatting with Ning Fengzhi for a while, Lin Xiao got to the main point.
"Uncle Ning, how has Rongrong been recently?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Rongrong... she's doing very well. This child has grown up without me realizing it. She's become much more mature and steady. Recently, she's started to understand the family business and has become more diligent in her cultivation."
However, this girl seemed to have no interest in boys at all. Ning Fengzhi had tried to probe her many times, but Ning Rongrong only said that her ambitions were grand and she wasn't interested in romance.
But Ning Fengzhi could roughly guess that this girl was probably harboring unrequited feelings...
Lin Xiao was a little surprised to hear this.
Had Ning Rongrong changed so much?
"I'm very happy that Rongrong is getting better and better."
Lin Xiao then said:
"I've come to ask for your and Rongrong's opinion on something."
As he spoke, Lin Xiao explained the matters concerning Sea God Island and the Sea God Nine Trials to Ning Fengzhi in detail. Ning Fengzhi was shocked at first, and then became increasingly astonished, even standing up abruptly.
"Nephew!"
Ning Fengzhi clasped Lin Xiao's hand, his expression extremely moved.
"I truly don't know how to thank you..."
"It's kind of you to still think of Rongrong when there are good things happening."
Lin Xiao said lightly:
"Uncle Ning, there's no need to be so emotional."
"Helping Rongrong is also helping myself."
Ning Fengzhi naturally understood this.
Besides being moved, he also felt a sense of relief.
If it hadn't been for the twists of fate that led Lin Xiao into his view, and if Lin Xiao hadn't shown such boldness and made repeated heavy investments, many of the subsequent events wouldn't have happened.
To this day.
It was difficult to separate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from Lin Xiao.
He could only continuously prove his own value so as not to be kicked off the boat by Lin Xiao.
"Perhaps, the usual methods of merchant transactions are no longer suitable."
"What's more valuable than transactions is loyalty."
This was also Ning Fengzhi's greatest bargaining chip...
...
Ning Rongrong, dressed in a white dress, walked into the reception hall. She was youthful and beautiful, pure and captivating.
Following behind him was a girl dressed in a tight black outfit. She had a youthful face, a voluptuous figure, and a fiery aura, yet she also possessed a doll-like face and an aloof demeanor.
It was Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect provided protection for Zhu Zhuqing, and in return, Zhu Zhuqing acted as a companion to the wealthy young lady, responsible for Ning Rongrong's safety.
Upon seeing Lin Xiao, both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were momentarily stunned, then an uncontrollable joy bloomed on their faces.
Ning Rongrong trotted forward and linked her arm with Lin Xiao's.
"Lin Xiao, what brings you to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
In Ning Rongrong's memory, Lin Xiao was an incredibly busy person.
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips. Unlike Ning Rongrong, she didn't step forward with obvious joy. She merely followed behind quietly, her gaze fixed on Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao flicked Ning Rongrong's forehead.
"You've lost weight."
Compared to before, Ning Rongrong had indeed become much thinner, appearing taller and more elegant.
Ning Rongrong said with a giggle, "Isn't it because you haven't visited me, Lin Xiao? You made me so worried I lost weight!"
"It's good that Zhu Zhuqing is with me, otherwise it would be too boring."
Lin Xiao chuckled, "You won't be bored anymore from now on."
He clearly explained the purpose of his visit to Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong's cherry lips parted in surprise. Her eyes then gradually lit up with excitement, and she was about to jump up and plant a kiss on Lin Xiao's face, but he blocked her with his hand.
"Hey, you're all grown up now, you can't just go around kissing people."
"Otherwise, Sister Ling Ling will definitely get jealous."
Ning Rongrong pouted but didn't press the issue further.
She had taken over some of the business affairs in recent days. With Ning Fengzhi's intentional non-interference, she had experienced the harsh realities of society.
She had learned patience and how to wait. As long as she was doing well, opportunities would always arise!
Lin Xiao then turned his attention to Zhu Zhuqing.
"And you, Zhu Zhuqing, you're going too."
Just nine simple words.
These words caused Zhu Zhuqing, who had been standing silently by, to tremble uncontrollably. Her pupils dilated as if an earthquake had struck.
"Me... Me?"
She pointed at herself, disbelief evident in her voice.
Lin Xiao nodded.
"However, this is not free. Zhu Zhuqing, based on my understanding of your character, I am giving you this opportunity. But you need to sign an agreement with me."
Lin Xiao produced the agreement he had prepared earlier.
Zhu Zhuqing took it and examined it closely.
The agreement stated that Lin Xiao had already helped Zhu Zhuqing before. If Zhu Zhuqing chose to go to Sea God Island this time, then after leaving Sea God Island, she would be at Lin Xiao's beck and call for ten years after reaching the Titled Douluo stage, and she would have to execute even life-threatening missions.
Only after the agreement period ended would she regain her freedom.
Lin Xiao added, "If you feel it's too difficult, no one will force you."
Zhu Zhuqing said without hesitation, "I'm willing!"
"But there's one point, can it be changed?"
Lin Xiao frowned, and even Ning Fengzhi secretly knitted his brows.
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be getting a little too greedy...
Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhuqing pointed to the ten-year term after reaching the Titled Douluo stage and said, "Ten years is a bit too short. Can it be a hundred years?"
Lin Xiao: ???
Ning Fengzhi: ???
Ning Rongrong: "..."
The gazes of the three converged on Zhu Zhuqing's face.
Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly flushed red. She lowered her head and mumbled, "I, I just don't want you to suffer a loss..."
Lin Xiao was filled with emotion.
Why is this child so honest?!
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