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Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi rushed back to the Sect without wasting a single moment.
Along the way,
Ning Fengzhi's mood was heavy; he kept pondering the Spirit Hall's conspiracy and the danger Zhuge Lan might be facing.
After returning to the Sect, Ning Rongrong also voiced her confusion:
"Dad, Zhuge Lan is in our Sect? How is that possible? Didn't he go somewhere else with Sister Bai Chenxiang?"
Ning Fengzhi said with a smile:
"Follow me."
Ning Rongrong followed him curiously.
Ning Fengzhi led Ning Rongrong through several corridors to a quiet library within the Sect.
This library stored many ancient texts about the Sect, but it was rarely visited on weekdays, and traces of various formations surrounded it.
Ning Rongrong looked around the library in confusion, then turned to Ning Fengzhi, puzzled:
"Father, is Zhuge Lan in the library?"
Ning Rongrong asked tentatively.
Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily, shaking his head helplessly:
"How could that be? I wish I had the ability to keep a wanderer like Zhuge Lan."
As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi walked to a wall in the library.
His right hand gently pressed against the wall, and a faint light flashed, revealing a hidden compartment in the wall.
Ning Fengzhi took out an ancient, simple book from the compartment.
"Look! The secret is in this book!"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes held a hint of pride, as if he possessed a rare treasure that no one else had.
"Watch closely!"
Ning Fengzhi said, eager to demonstrate the book's marvel.
He slowly opened the ancient text, but strangely, there were no words inside, only blank pages.
"There's nothing here?"
Ning Rongrong was puzzled.
"Don't rush."
Ning Fengzhi tore off the first blank yellowed page, then circulated his spirit power and infused it into the paper.
The blank paper gradually absorbed the spirit power, emitting a faint green light.
As the yellowed paper continuously absorbed the spirit power, it slowly began to burn and melt in Ning Fengzhi's hand.
Once the yellowed paper had completely burned away, a rectangular frame glowing with green light appeared directly above Ning Fengzhi's palm.
Inside the frame was a thick layer of dense mist, slowly swirling, waiting to be unveiled.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the rectangular frame emitting green light, his eyes filled with relief.
Ning Rongrong asked in astonishment:
"Dad, what is this?"
"Rongrong, this is a treasure Zhuge Lan secretly gave to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School before—the Ancient Book Mirror."
Ning Fengzhi said.
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, her clear, autumn-water-like gaze fixed curiously on the dense mist swirling within the Ancient Book Mirror.
She pouted slightly, eagerly asking:
"Can it really find Zhuge Lan? Daddy, I really want to know. If it can truly find Zhuge Lan, that would be amazing!" she asked urgently.
Ning Fengzhi frowned, sighed slightly, and said somewhat helplessly:
"Actually... I'm not entirely sure either."
His gaze was fixed intently on the Ancient Book Mirror, as if trying to discern something from it.
"This is what I'm going to try. When Zhuge Lan gave it to me before, we demonstrated it. After I infuse spirit power, as the paper burns, spirit power will show on Zhuge Lan's body, indicating that I'm calling him."
"Its principle seems to be closely related to spirit power. That is, by tearing off the yellowed page of the ancient text and infusing spirit power to burn it, the core mechanism of this treasure can be triggered."
Ning Fengzhi continued:
"The spirit power after burning will form a special spirit power field within this frame. This spirit power field is like an invisible bridge that can resonate with the spirit power of a specific person, which is Zhuge Lan."
Ning Fengzhi explained.
His hands slowly began to rise, carefully infusing his own spirit power into the frame of the Ancient Book Mirror.
As the spirit power was infused, the green light on the Ancient Book Mirror intensified, and the dense mist that had been swirling began to churn and surge as if swept by a gale.
Ning Rongrong watched nervously from the side, her small hands tightly clutching the corner of her clothes.
Slowly, the dense mist within the frame gradually dispersed, revealing Zhuge Lan's handsome face.
However, Zhuge Lan's face showed clear disdain, and he said impatiently:
"School Master Ning, why are you looking for me? I'm busy right now, and this sudden call of yours has disturbed me."
Seeing Zhuge Lan appear on the screen, Ning Fengzhi was also pleasantly surprised.
It turned out that the purpose of this Ancient Book Mirror was to be able to contact Zhuge Lan anytime, anywhere.
A warm smile bloomed on Ning Fengzhi's face; he knew that the Ancient Book Mirror's magic far exceeded his imagination.
"Zhuge Lan! It's really you!"
Ning Rongrong leaned in, seeing Zhuge Lan on the screen, her face full of disbelief.
"Wow! My lovely Rongrong! You've become even more beautiful since we last met!"
Ning Rongrong's small face instantly flushed, and she said shyly:
"Brother Zhuge Lan, where are you now? Rongrong misses you."
Seeing Ning Rongrong appear on the screen, Zhuge Lan's expression softened.
After all, he was currently enjoying sweet time with Bai Chenxiang.
It was rare to have such alone time. Zhuge Lan sighed helplessly.
Bai Chenxiang stood obediently beside him, looking at him gently.
At this moment,
Ning Fengzhi hurriedly spoke:
"Today, while Rongrong and I were on a training trip, we encountered Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo from the Spirit Hall, as well as a young man. They captured the woman you knew before, named Su Biluo."
"What!"
Zhuge Lan's face instantly darkened, and anger flickered in his eyes.
"Why did the Spirit Hall capture Su Biluo? What exactly are their intentions?"
Zhuge Lan said indignantly.
Ning Fengzhi frowned and said:
"Listening to their conversation, their target seems to be you. They want to use that woman as bait to lure you over."
Zhuge Lan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying:
"No matter what their intentions are, I won't let them succeed. Su Biluo is my friend; I can't just stand by."
Bai Chenxiang said worriedly from the side:
"Zhuge Lan, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo from the Spirit Hall are not easy to deal with, and there's also a mysterious young man. It's too dangerous for you to go rashly."
Ning Fengzhi also agreed:
"Yes, this time it's definitely a premeditated and planned operation targeting you. You need to calm down, otherwise, it's too dangerous."
Zhuge Lan took a deep breath and said:
"I know it's dangerous, but I can't ignore it. Bai Chenxiang, you stay here. I'm going to rescue Su Biluo."
Bai Chenxiang shook her head and said:
"No, I want to go with you. We'll face the danger together!"
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