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Ning Rongrong quickly waved her hand and said, "Sect Master Zhou Yan, that's not what I meant. It's Rongrong who was too anxious and spoke incorrectly; please forgive Sect Master Zhou Yan. I just hope you can reconsider, even if it's just sending a small portion of experts. This will be of great help to our rescue operation."
Sect Master Zhou Yan stood up and said firmly, "I'm sorry, Young Sect Master Ning, but our Chaotian Sect's decision will not change. We will not participate in this rescue operation. Please go back."
Ning Rongrong's eyes were full of disappointment, but she still held back her tears and said, "Sect Master Zhou Yan, Elders, I hope you can reconsider the importance of this matter. Rongrong bids farewell."
Ning Rongrong turned around and left the Chaotian Sect's assembly hall in a dejected manner. Her steps were heavy and slow, her heart filled with guilt towards Bìluò and worry for the rescue operation. But she knew she couldn't give up like this; she had to continue searching for other possible assistance.
Ning Rongrong returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in a daze.
All the way there.
Her mind was filled with the rejection she had suffered at the Chaotian Sect, and Sect Master Zhou Yan's firm words of refusal echoed repeatedly in her mind.
When she stepped through the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The disciples within the Sect, seeing her so downcast, dared not approach her easily.
Ning Rongrong walked straight to the Sect's assembly hall.
She knew she had to inform her father and the Elders of this result.
Ning Rongrong slowly pushed open the door to the assembly hall.
Ning Fengzhi and the Elders were originally discussing Sect affairs. Seeing Ning Rongrong's crestfallen appearance, they stopped their conversation and all turned their gazes towards her.
Ning Fengzhi was the first to stand up, walk to Ning Rongrong's side, and ask with concern, "Rongrong, what's wrong? You look so distraught. Did something happen at the Chaotian Sect?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately reddened upon hearing her father's voice.
She forced back her tears and said with a slight choke in her voice, "Father, the Chaotian Sect rejected our request. They are unwilling to participate in our joint operation and left no room for negotiation."
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly. He had already expected that this matter wouldn't go so smoothly.
But seeing his daughter so upset, his heart still ached.
He gently patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder and said, "Rongrong, don't be too discouraged. Perhaps the Chaotian Sect has their own considerations; we cannot force them."
An Elder also stood up and said, "Rongrong, this is also reasonable. The Chaotian Sect has always kept to itself and rarely participates in external disputes. Our initial choice to ask for their help was just based on a glimmer of hope."
Ning Rongrong shook her head and said excitedly, "But Father, Elders, we really need allies now. If we don't gather enough strength, how can we help Zhuge Lan, and how can we rescue Bìluò? Now, every Sect has its own considerations, so what should we do next?"
Ning Fengzhi frowned. He understood his daughter's anxiety and helplessness.
But at this moment, he had to remain calm. He slowly said, "Rongrong, you're right. Zhuge Lan indeed has a great kindness towards our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Of course, we won't give up on the rescue; we just need to find a new way."
Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "I know, Father. I will be careful. But right now, I still feel very guilty, feeling that I don't have the ability to persuade the Chaotian Sect."
An Elder smiled and comforted her, "Rongrong, you've already done very well. The Chaotian Sect's decision is not something you can control. It was very brave of you to go and ask them personally."
Ning Fengzhi also said, "My dear daughter, don't take all the responsibility upon yourself. We are a Sect, and rescuing Bìluò is a matter for our entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Next, let's all think of a way together; there will definitely be a turning point."
Ning Rongrong looked up at her father and the Elders, a warm current welling up in her heart.
At this moment, she felt that she was not facing this difficulty alone; the Sect would always be her strong backing.
Another young Elder frowned and said, "But we've already approached many forces, and most have rejected us for various reasons. There are very few Sects willing to truly unite. It's hard to find powerful forces that are willing to help."
Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment and slowly said, "Although our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is currently facing difficulties, we are not without other options. We can re-examine our existing resources and connections; perhaps there are some potential strengths that we haven't yet discovered."
An Elder nodded and echoed, "Sect Master is right. Moreover, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has been in Douluo Continent for so many years, and there are some smaller Sects or wandering heroes who have received our kindness. We can try to contact them; perhaps there will be unexpected gains."
Ning Rongrong gradually calmed down after listening to her father and the Elder.
She knew this was not the time to be dejected; she had to pull herself together.
She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and said firmly, "Father, Elder, you are right. I shouldn't be so easily defeated by setbacks. Let's start re-organizing our connections now. I believe that as long as we work hard, we will definitely find forces willing to unite with us."
Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter with satisfaction and said, "Rong'er, this is how the Young Sect Master of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School should be. Let's start acting now."
Thus, Ning Fengzhi, the Elders, and Ning Rongrong began to meticulously go through the Sect's records, searching for any potentially overlooked strengths.
They worked from day to night, their eyes never leaving the scrolls that recorded connections and past events.
As night deepened.
The candlelight in the assembly hall flickered with the wind, casting dancing shadows on everyone's focused faces.
Ning Rongrong's eyes were sore from staring at the scrolls for a long time, but she showed no signs of slackening.
Ning Fengzhi saw this, and with a pang of heartache, he stood up and walked over to Ning Rongrong.
He gently tapped the table in front of Ning Rongrong and teased, "Rong'er, if you keep staring like that, your eyes will turn into two little fireballs and set these scrolls ablaze."
Ning Rongrong didn't even lift her head, muttering, "Father, I haven't finished reading yet. Maybe I'll find a suitable Sect to help us right away."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly.
He reached out and held down the entire scroll, not allowing Ning Rongrong to continue reading.
"Rong'er, this scroll isn't going to grow legs and run away. Look at you, your eyes are as red as a little rabbit's. If you push yourself so hard and get too tired, how will you be the formidable Young Sect Master of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the future? Go back and rest first."
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