SL—Chapter 179: Ning Rongrong's Departure — The Advantage Is Mine
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Rongrong threw herself into Sword Douluo's arms, rubbing affectionately against his lapel. Her voice carried a hint of sweet, spoiled softness:
"Sword Grandfather, did you miss Rongrong?"
Sword Douluo immediately beamed with joy. He first cast a triumphant glance at Bone Douluo opposite him, who was glaring with jealous indignation, then patted Ning Rongrong's head.
"Of course I did! How does my little princess not have time to come back to the Sect? Did someone at Shrek Academy make you unhappy again? Was it Flender or Zhao Wuji? Rongrong, just say the word, and Grandpa will help you teach the lesson to them."
Bone Douluo came over at this moment, pulling Ning Rongrong to his side. Feigning anger, he said:
"You old sword guy, don't always rush into fights. Is that something you should do? I'm the one who should."
He crouched down slightly, his expression changing rapidly, his smile exceptionally kind:
"Rongrong, during the time you weren't at the Sect, who did you miss the most?"
Ning Fengzhi watched as the two, Sword and Bone, seemed about to start vying for Ning Rongrong's affection again. He let out a helpless, bitter laugh:
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, let's not discuss this. Let Rongrong talk about why she came back."
"Rongrong?"
"Stinky old dad," Ning Rongrong lightly snorted. She hadn't forgotten the last time Ning Fengzhi greeted Flender and asked him to 'take care of' her.
Sometimes, her warm, little cotton jacket-like personality suddenly turned into a leaky little vest—just like that. It was all because Ning Fengzhi was asking for it, and with Ling Qianyao's reminder, Ning Rongrong figured it out.
"I want to withdraw from Shrek Academy."
"Alright, then withdraw." Ning Fengzhi nodded, which left Ning Rongrong somewhat taken aback.
She had expected his dissuasion, or for Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to be confused. Yet, all three of them agreed with Ning Rongrong's decision and approved her withdrawal.
Ning Fengzhi had long considered having Ning Rongrong leave Shrek Academy—especially after Ling Qianyao had gone there that day.
That day, Ling Qianyao easily defeated the newly formed Shrek Seven Devils in a one-on-one challenge, appearing completely at ease throughout.
Coupled with Yu Xiaogang's ineffectiveness and Shrek Academy's poor teaching being thoroughly exposed, Ning Fengzhi wasn't very keen on Ning Rongrong staying there any longer.
From the recent information gathered, everyone at Shrek seemed to have issues.
The degenerate lewd tiger, the wild chicken who would die if he didn't go to the brothel, the explosively stupid troublemaking rabbit, the double-standard son of Clear Sky Douluo ruined by Yu Xiaogang, and so forth.
Even the relationships among Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong were a bit outrageous.
Initially, he hadn't paid much attention to or seen the shortcomings of Shrek, but now, he wondered: Are there any normal people at Shrek?
Thinking about having the next Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect grow up in such an environment, Ning Fengzhi felt a lingering fear.
Fortunately, it wasn't for long. Plus, Uncle Jian had used Ling Qianyao to "PUA" Ning Rongrong for a long time before she went to Shrek, preventing her worldview from being led astray.
Although he believed it was mostly because Ning Rongrong had a rebellious nature and didn't want to listen to Shrek's teachings.
"That's great!" Ning Rongrong clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Arrange for me to enter the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I want to go there."
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi looked thoughtful. "Rongrong, why do you suddenly want to go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? If you came back, you could also cultivate within the Sect, with Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu guiding you. It wouldn't be worse than going to that Academy."
"Cough cough," Ning Rongrong lightly coughed twice, her gaze drifting. "No particular reason. I just want to participate in the next Soul Master Competition. Isn't there just one vacant spot? As the young Sect Master, possessing the continent's number-one auxiliary Martial Soul, I should naturally let the world see the strength of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi examined Ning Rongrong's expression, smiling slightly. "Alright, I'll go talk to Qinghe tomorrow."
"As for Shrek, Uncle Gu, please make a trip there and convey the message."
Bone Douluo raised an eyebrow. "This old man needs to accompany—"
"Oh, oh, take me with you!" Ning Rongrong suddenly called out. "I don't want to leave without saying goodbye like that, Yu Tianheng, even though I, this young lady, said long ago that I'd leave whenever I wanted."
Bone Douluo's expression immediately changed, beaming with joy:
"Alright, alright, this old man will take Rongrong. You old sword guy, stay here, haha." He activated his Soul Power, taking Ning Rongrong into his embrace, then flew into the distance.
"Woohoo~ Sword Grandfather, don't go out! When I come back, I still have some things to ask you~" Ning Rongrong's voice echoed from afar.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo watched as the two left.
The former suddenly said, "Rongrong probably isn't going to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy just for the competition, right?"
Sword Douluo nodded. "That day, when the Royal Fighting Team visited Shrek, we were in the shadows. When Ling Qianyao used that self-created Soul skill, he deliberately took care of Rongrong."
"After the star curtain receded, the look in Rongrong's eyes when she looked at Ling Qianyao was a bit off."
Ning Fengzhi's gaze shifted. "Not long ago, news came from the Star Luo Empire about a successor of the Star Crown Sect joining their team. Do you think Ling Qianyao's Martial Soul might have some connection to them?"
Sword Douluo was silent for a moment:
"It's possible. Even if not, all star-type Martial Souls are now high-level, top-tier Martial Souls, protected by the Star Crown Sect."
"Hmm," Ning Fengzhi stroked his chin. "Uncle Jian, what do you think? Does Ling Qianyao count as a good match?"
Sword Douluo hesitated for a moment, his brows slightly furrowed:
"Fengzhi, it's too early to say. Although Qianyao showed extraordinary strength in that battle and cared for Rongrong, how can matters of this world be decided based on just a brief interaction?"
"The time they've spent together is too short; they haven't even properly gotten to know each other."
"Of course, if you can recruit him into the Sect, then disregard what I said. I would agree."
Ning Fengzhi chuckled and shook his head:
"Haha, Uncle Jian, you praise Ling Qianyao to the heavens, but now you've become cautious."
"Let's wait and see. If Rongrong likes him, I won't stop her. But this kid seems to have many confidants around him. Does Rongrong have a chance?"
Ning Fengzhi voiced deep skepticism. However, currently, the only confirmed ones are Zhu Zhuqing and Yun Zhaoyue, so Rongrong should still have some chance.
It's not like he has the Pope of the Spirit Hall by his side. If his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can bring the entire Sect to bear, isn't the advantage with him?
Just kidding. The world's number-one auxiliary Sect, overseen by two Super Douluo, and also the continent's wealthiest power.
Which woman around Ling Qianyao could instantly surpass Ning Rongrong's status?
If she could, Ning Fengzhi would immediately seal his cultivation and jump down from this Sect's ancient fortress.
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