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A powerful energy flowed within Sect Master Ning's body, his complexion gradually turning rosy, and his previously vanished heartbeat and breathing now faintly reappeared.
The surrounding Elders showed shocked expressions.
"He can still be saved!"
After saying that, he realized his words were inappropriate and quickly shut his mouth.
Ning Rongrong stepped forward to check and, seeing Sect Master Ning's vitality rapidly recovering, joyfully exclaimed, "That's great! Dad is saved!"
The tense atmosphere in the room relaxed. If Sect Master Ning had truly died, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have faced a major crisis, and their vast foundation might have been destroyed. After all, Sect Master Ning's business acumen was widely recognized.
"Now, can you tell me what exactly happened?" Zhuge Lan inquired.
An Elder nodded.
"Sword Douluo went with the Sect Master. Let Sword Douluo come and tell you about it."
The Elder ordered a disciple to call Sword Douluo. After a short while, Sword Douluo arrived and, upon seeing Zhuge Lan, immediately said, "Zhuge Lan, I have a favor to ask you."
"Is it about saving Sect Master Ning?"
"How did you know?"
Sword Douluo's face showed confusion.
"Uncle Sword Douluo, my father has already been saved by Zhuge Lan! Look!" Ning Rongrong, sitting by the bed, said happily.
Sword Douluo was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with excitement. He immediately rushed over, saw Sect Master Ning on the bed, and quickly went to check on him. After confirming that Sect Master Ning was fine, he immediately stood up and bowed to Zhuge Lan.
"Sword Douluo, please don't. I am a junior." Zhuge Lan quickly refused.
"No, I bear some responsibility for what happened this time. I am very grateful that you saved Sect Master Ning. Do not refuse this bow." Sword Douluo said earnestly.
Zhuge Lan was taken aback. Sword Douluo was indeed a man of true character. He nodded.
"Senior Sword Douluo, I would like to understand what exactly happened. After all, not just anyone, or any ordinary force, would dare to severely injure Sect Master Ning." Zhuge Lan inquired.
Sect Master Ning was one of the people he had to ally with. For such a thing to happen meant they were opposing him, making them enemies. He had to know who this potential enemy was!
Sword Douluo furrowed his brow and pondered. After a long time, he said helplessly, "I don't know who did it either. This time, when we went to the Star Dou Great Forest and reached a valley, golden light pillars suddenly shot out from the cliffs on both sides. Every attack from these light pillars was equivalent to a Titled Douluo's strike. I didn't even detect the opponent's presence. The other disciples suffered heavy casualties, and Sect Master Ning was also severely injured. Because of this, I could only bring Sect Master Ning back first."
"So, Senior Sword Douluo doesn't know who, or which force, did it!"
Zhuge Lan fell into thought. This was a bit difficult. Even Sword Douluo, a Titled Douluo, hadn't discovered who the enemy was! It would be even more impossible for ordinary people to investigate.
Given this situation, the only one capable of doing such a thing was likely Spirit Hall.
But since he hadn't seen it, a guess was not accurate.
"Senior Sword Douluo, could it have been Spirit Hall?"
Sword Douluo frowned and continued to ponder. Ning Rongrong, beside him, said testily, "It must have been Spirit Hall! Spirit Hall suffered a great loss in the Upper Three Sects secret realm competition this time, so this is their revenge."
Zhuge Lan nodded thoughtfully. He felt the same way.
"Well, Spirit Hall has already said that this matter has nothing to do with them. Expelling our shops and some affiliated forces near the Star Dou Great Forest was already their retaliation," an Elder said, puzzled.
"At first, I also thought it was Spirit Hall, but I vaguely feel it's not quite like Spirit Hall's style," Sword Douluo said thoughtfully.
Zhuge Lan's brows furrowed slightly. This matter had to be investigated, as it was a major incident.
"Sword Douluo, this matter must be investigated."
"An investigation is necessary, but Sect Master Ning is severely injured. Even if he's saved, he won't recover in a short time. I need to stay here and take care of him," Sword Douluo said helplessly.
"Brother Zhuge, I'll go with you," Ning Rongrong said.
"Cough, cough, cough."
At this moment, coughing sounds came from the bed. Everyone looked over and saw that Sect Master Ning had woken up. Sect Master Ning slowly sat up, leaning against the wall, and said helplessly, "Rongrong, you are not allowed to go. Your strength has not reached Titled Douluo. Going there would be suicide."
"Rongrong, you stay with Sect Master Ning," Zhuge Lan said.
The disciples Sect Master Ning brought this time, even if their strength wasn't exceptionally formidable, weren't weak either. In such a situation, they were almost completely wiped out. It would be too dangerous for Ning Rongrong to go there.
"How about this? I'll have Sword Douluo take a group of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples. However, Zhuge Lan, I want to make a deal with you," Sect Master Ning said firmly.
Zhuge Lan paused, pondering for a moment.
"Sect Master Ning, please speak."
"Actually, I know why you came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! The Elders in the Sect also know, but they deliberately avoided you before. You should understand, right?" Sect Master Ning said seriously.
Zhuge Lan sighed. When he first arrived, he was quite angry. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect indeed showed ungrateful behavior towards him, and he was very displeased about it.
Sect Master Ning and the Elders knew, so why did they act this way? He asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Sect Master Ning smiled helplessly.
"You came here wanting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to completely oppose Spirit Hall. However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also has a lot of business with Spirit Hall, and our foundation is far inferior to Spirit Hall's. Almost none of the Elders in the Sect want to fall out with Spirit Hall. That is the reason."
"So that's how it is. But Sect Master Ning, now that Spirit Hall has bullied us to this extent, isn't it time to make a decision?" Zhuge Lan said seriously.
Sect Master Ning looked at Zhuge Lan gravely.
"This is the deal I want to discuss with you. I want to see your capability again. If you can thoroughly investigate and resolve this incident, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have no reason to refuse and will tie ourselves to your chariot. If you cannot do it, then we will simply endure this hidden loss. Even if we are bullied, our Sect can still survive."
Zhuge Lan's eyes lit up. He also knew that confronting a behemoth like Spirit Hall was a difficult choice for any Sect.
As for him and Spirit Hall, there was no possibility of reconciliation, so he had to attract more allies. As for seeing his capability, there was no problem with that. After all, in this World, what matters most is capability.
The strong will be respected.
"Okay, I agree."
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