On this day, Ning Bei, who was contemplating how to acquire the Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, was summoned by Ning Fengzhi to the council hall.
Walking into the side hall, he saw a blonde man, around 10 years old, standing beside Ning Fengzhi.
The young man, upon seeing Ning Bei enter, gave him a warm smile and then nodded in greeting.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi said to Ning Bei:
"Bei'er, this is His Highness Xue Qinghe, the First Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. He is here to discuss matters of apprenticeship with your father. Come and greet His Highness."
Ning Bei nodded and approached the young man, examining his chest, deep in thought. It wasn't that it was unremarkable; it was just completely undeveloped.
Presumably, he had just eliminated the original First Crown Prince and had not yet become the Crown Prince. His visit to apprentice under Ning Fengzhi was to tie the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the First Crown Prince's warship.
He had attended the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's etiquette classes, so he bowed respectfully.
"Ning Bei greets His Highness, the First Crown Prince."
"No need for such formality, Brother Ning. From now on, I will be School Master Ning's disciple. You can just call me Xue Dage."
Ning Bei rolled his eyes inwardly. Xue Dage? Are you sure you're not Xue Jiejie?
Although he thought this, he certainly couldn't say it directly.
"Then this younger brother will respectfully obey, Xue Dage."
Xue Qinghe heard Ning Bei's address and for some reason found it a bit strange, but he didn't think much of it. He only felt that Ning Fengzhi's youngest son still needed to be courted diligently, as this would help him control the Heaven Dou Empire.
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly upon seeing the two conversing harmoniously.
"You two are of similar age; you can interact more often in the future."
"Yes, Father."
"I understand, Teacher."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, signaling with his eyes for Ning Bei to leave, as he and Xue Qinghe still had matters to discuss.
Ning Bei pouted, thinking, "As if anyone wants to listen to your shady deals."
However, as he reached the door, Ning Bei's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of something.
Dugu Yan was of similar age to him and should be enrolled in the Tiandou Royal Primary Academy by now.
So, as long as he also went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he could get in touch with her. As long as he could get to know Dugu Yan, he wouldn't have to worry about not seeing Dugu Bo. At that point, there would be a lot of room for maneuver.
Previously, Ning Bei had considered directly bringing Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to Sunset Forest to block the entrance.
But firstly, he couldn't easily explain why he knew about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; attributing everything to the Dan Tower was too far-fetched.
Secondly, if he angered Dugu Bo, while Dugu Bo couldn't defeat Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, he had the ability to destroy the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, leading to mutual destruction.
In that case, it would be a bit of a loss. Moreover, if Dugu Bo fortunately escaped from Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, then Ning Bei would be even more unable to leave the house in the future, constantly having to guard against sneak attacks. One must know that Dugu Bo's moral bottom line was among the lowest of the Titled Douluo. Didn't he attack a Spirit Elder of level 30+ in the original work?
Realizing that starting with Dugu Yan was the best method, it became very necessary to join the Tiandou Royal Primary Academy. And for Xue Qinghe, getting someone into a national primary academy was effortless.
Thus, under their puzzled gazes, Ning Bei, who was supposed to have left, returned to them once again.
"Bei'er, do you have something else?"
Ignoring Ning Fengzhi's question, he looked directly at Qian Renxue beside him.
"Xue Dage, I want to attend Tiandou Royal Primary Academy. Could you do me a favor?"
Qian Renxue was surprised by Ning Bei's words and pondered for a moment.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's resources are much better than those of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Why would this person abandon the near for the far?"
"Presumably, he feels that the Sect has too many restrictions and wants to go out and play."
Qian Renxue, who thought she had understood Ning Bei's thoughts, smiled and agreed to his request.
"Brother Ning wants to attend the primary academy? That's simple. I'll just make a call later."
"It's just that this semester's classes are about to end. Brother Ning can wait until the next semester begins in half a year to enroll."
Seeing that the other party agreed, Ning Bei smiled and thanked him. Under Ning Fengzhi's livid expression, he walked out of the council hall.
After eating lunch alone, Ning Bei was summoned again by Ning Fengzhi before he could even take a nap.
Arriving at the council hall, he found that not only Ning Fengzhi was there, but Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were also seated nearby. He didn't see Xue Qinghe, so he presumed the other party had already left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Upon Ning Bei's arrival, Ning Fengzhi immediately began to reprimand him.
"Bei'er, do you not know that the function of your Spirit absolutely cannot be exposed? I do not agree to you going to Tiandou Royal Primary Academy."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo on the side did not speak, clearly agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's decision.
Ning Bei had already anticipated the three's attitude. He smiled and summoned the Dan Tower.
Two yellow spirit rings flashed in succession, and two Spirit Beasts appeared in everyone's view: the Hurricane Hunting Falcon and the Golden Armor War Bear.
Seeing the three's puzzled expressions, Ning Bei cleared his throat.
"Cough, cough. Let me introduce myself. Ning Bei, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. My Spirit is the Summoning Tower, a Level 22 Summoning System Battle Spirit Master."
Bone Douluo looked at Ning Bei's antics with a face full of black lines.
"Bei'er, stop messing around. You… " Then, as if he understood something, he immediately paused his words. "You mean?"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin also show expressions of sudden realization, Ning Bei nodded with satisfaction.
"Father, Grandpas, I am not someone who doesn't know what's important. Before wanting to go to the academy, I had already thought of a countermeasure, which can perfectly conceal the function of my Spirit."
Although the three understood that Ning Bei's Spirit no longer had the risk of exposure, they still asked doubtfully: "Even so, you can still learn in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Why do you insist on going to Heaven Dou Academy?"
"That's right, just stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Ning Bei shook his head helplessly. He knew these three wouldn't easily let him go out, and he couldn't directly say he wanted to hook up with Poison Douluo's granddaughter. Fortunately, Ning Bei had prepared another excuse.
"Father, Grandpas, I am, after all, a support system Spirit Master. My future partner should ideally be a powerful Battle Spirit Master. Do you think there is such a person in the Sect?"
The three fell silent upon hearing this.
Let alone a female Battle Spirit Master suitable for Ning Bei, there wasn't even a male one. And even if there were, they wouldn't produce offspring!
After Ning Fengzhi understood, he no longer stopped Ning Bei.
"Since you have your own ideas, we will no longer obstruct you. But remember, the outside world is not like the Sect. You must hide the true ability of your Spirit."
"I understand, Father." Ning Bei nodded in agreement.
Sword Douluo, seeing that the matter was settled, looked amusedly at the excited Ning Bei.
"Good kid, a Summoning System Battle Spirit Master, you really came up with that."
Ning Bei scratched his head upon hearing this and chuckled sheepishly.
Thanks to "Tian Tian Zhan Shao" for the reward!