Chapter 94: Ning Fengzhi – Cotton-Padded Jacket with Wind?
"Dad!"
In the courtyard, a joyful voice suddenly rose, and a figure trotted over, a small emerald skirt fluttering like a butterfly.
"You girl, you were reluctant to go home after arriving in Tiandou City."
"If the sect didn't have some influence here, even I wouldn't have known that you came."
Ning Fengzhi's face was serious, but his eyes still showed a father's kindness. It was clear he doted on Ning Rongrong very much.
Rongrong's father?
The person in front of her is the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect??
Zhu Zhuqing was secretly shocked. She felt that Rongrong was nothing like her majestic and steady father.
"Hee, am I not back?" Ning Rongrong said playfully, running over with open arms.
The sweet little princess's appearance as she asked for a hug softened Ning Fengzhi's expression, and he slightly opened his arms.
Suddenly, Ning Rongrong changed direction midway and threw herself into Bone Douluo's arms.
"Grandpa Gu, I missed you so much~"
Ning Fengzhi's hands froze mid-air. He looked extremely embarrassed and glared at Ning Rongrong, who was now making a funny face.
But Ning Rongrong didn't stop there. She even forced a few tears out of her eyes, her expression exaggerated and almost choked up.
"Grandpa Gu, you don't know~"
"The Shrek Academy that my father made me go to is a filthy place. The students there often go to brothels, and even the way they look at me is wrong."
"Not only that, the dean and his men only care about the academy's interests. Their actions are completely unreasonable."
"Wow, if it weren't for my good fortune, I might have never gotten out. I wouldn't even have been able to see you again."
Hearing this, Bone Douluo's heart almost melted. His originally thin and stern face became warm and bright. His deep-set eyes sparkled as he gently touched her head.
"Alright, alright~"
"In the future, don't listen to your father. Just stay in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. With your Grandpa Jian and me protecting you, no one will dare to bully you!"
The distressed Bone Douluo gave Ning Fengzhi a cold glare—look at what you've done.
His protective nature was even stronger than Ning Fengzhi's as a father. He and Sword Douluo had no children and treated Ning Rongrong as their own. As the saying goes, the older generation spoils children even more. They had never supported her going out for training.
Now that he heard about Ning Rongrong's "miserable experience," he felt even more guilty and angry. Naturally, he wouldn't give Ning Fengzhi a good face.
Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly. "Uncle Gu, don't listen to Rongrong's nonsense."
"She didn't suffer much in Shrek Academy. She almost demolished the place."
Bone Douluo snorted domineeringly, "Demolished? So what?"
"Even if the lousy academy isn't demolished, I definitely won't let them off easily!"
Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue at Ning Fengzhi. Her naughty and arrogant look left him speechless.
Thinking about what Grandpa Gu just said, and not wanting to go back to the sect, Ning Rongrong smiled awkwardly.
"Um… forget about going back for now. I have other things to do outside. I'll return after I'm done."
Bone Douluo was about to continue persuading her, but Ning Rongrong suddenly slipped away like a loach and clung to Zhu Zhuqing's side.
She smiled and grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's arm. "By the way, I forgot to introduce you! This is my good friend, Zhu Zhuqing."
"Zhuqing, this is my father and my Grandpa Gu. I've mentioned them to you before. Grandpa Jian isn't here today."
Zhu Zhuqing bowed slightly out of respect. Regardless of strength or status, he was an elder, and proper etiquette was due.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, and Senior Bone Douluo!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly with a gentle smile. "Rongrong is spoiled at home. She's probably caused you a lot of trouble these days."
"If she suddenly throws a tantrum, don't worry about the face of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Whatever happens, I won't protect her."
"Since she recognizes you as a friend, you two are equals. So no need to talk about status. Just call me Uncle Ning from now on."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't expect the leader of a sect to be so easy-going and sensible. She instantly felt relieved and softly replied.
Although it was their first meeting, Ning Fengzhi was very satisfied with Zhu Zhuqing's calm and rational demeanor.
If only Rongrong could learn a little steadiness from her, that would be great.
Having such a friend makes me feel at ease, he thought.
Ning Rongrong, annoyed by her father "exposing" her, pouted and turned away.
"Hmph, I wanted to give you a surprise, but now it seems it wasn't worth it!"
Bone Douluo immediately played along. "Oh, a surprise? Rongrong, what surprise do you have for Grandpa Gu?"
Giving him a knowing look, Ning Rongrong raised her chin proudly.
"Well, see for yourself!"
She raised her jade hand gently. Azure-blue gem light burst out, and a nine-colored glazed pagoda appeared before everyone.
The gemstone glowed brilliantly and looked noble.
Ning Rongrong's aura changed too—she was now like a crystal-clear fairy, glowing with light. Three soul rings rose from beneath her feet.
"Soul Master?!"
"Rongrong, you've reached Soul Master?"
Bone Douluo's face lit up. He remembered she had only been level 26 before leaving. Judging by her current aura, she should be level 36.
That meant… in less than two months, her cultivation had increased by ten levels?!
Ning Fengzhi's heart was burning with emotion. Although he kept a calm face, his eyes revealed extreme surprise.
"What do you mean just Soul Master…"
Ning Rongrong smiled proudly, tilting her head at him. "Don't you notice something different?"
Huh?
The two were stunned. What else?
Ning Fengzhi's sharp eyes quickly noticed the change in her martial soul. Finally, he couldn't help but exclaim.
"This is… the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
Bone Douluo's expression changed drastically. He looked over, and sure enough, the originally seven-story, seven-colored pagoda had become a nine-story, nine-colored pagoda.
The two looked at each other and saw shock and joy in each other's eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Ning Fengzhi's face grew solemn.
"Rongrong, tell me the truth—what happened with your martial soul?"
Ning Rongrong hurriedly explained. They were both surprised to hear that a medicinal herb had not only increased her soul power but even evolved the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"Dad, you don't know—just to get that immortal herb (a lie), Senior Poison Douluo took out all his belongings and agreed to obey the person for ten years."
"All my treasures were taken, and I even promised that person lots of conditions, including the sect's distraction control technique. I still owe a lot…"
Ning Rongrong's eyes bulged meaningfully—as if to say: You have to compensate me now.
"Alright, tell me—what else did you promise?"
Ning Fengzhi asked calmly, glancing at Su Ye.
If anyone could pull this off, it must be the young man comparable to a Titled Douluo while still a Soul Master.
As for the distraction control method—it's not that precious. A natural treasure that evolves a martial soul is priceless. No matter the cost, it's worth it. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect would not let it go.
If there's still another one…
Ning Fengzhi secretly vowed to obtain it.
Ning Rongrong blinked cutely.
"Well… I also promised one million gold coins…"
"Yes."
"And gave away our Sifang Chamber of Commerce. Dad, you're not mad, right?"
Ning Fengzhi: "…"
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