"Teacher Ning is so noble, Qinghe should learn more from you in the future."
Xue Qinghe chuckled, looking at Ning Fengzhi with admiration, as if greatly aspiring to be like him.
"As a crown prince of a nation, Qinghe should focus his time on more meaningful things. Rescuing these girls and restoring their freedom is merely a personal interest of mine."
Ning Fengzhi tightened his grip on his scepter, shaking his head slightly as he continued to instruct in an unchanging tone.
"Teacher's words are wise!" Xue Qinghe nodded subtly, a faint smile gracing his lips as well.
Pei Qing felt utterly speechless watching the two foxes, one big and one small.
How could such a shrewd Ning Fengzhi have given birth to a simpleton like Ning Rongrong?
Pei Qing glanced at the little girl standing there, her eyes darting around, and his heart was brimming with a desire to complain.
"This must be the young genius with innate full spirit power, right? Truly extraordinary. The future of the spirit master world will depend on you all."
Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Pei Qing, his eyes somewhat complex. He had searched for so many years without finding a genius to his liking, yet unexpectedly, there was one right here in Heaven Dou City.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning!"
Ning Fengzhi was Xue Qinghe's teacher, and since he was speaking to Pei Qing, Pei Qing had to respond.
So, Pei Qing stepped forward and greeted Ning Fengzhi politely and openly.
"Good child, just call me Uncle. You're only three years older than Rongrong, so you're peers. In the future, if there's an opportunity, let Qinghe bring you to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Rongrong truly lacks a playmate her age."
Ning Fengzhi continuously scrutinized Pei Qing, looking at his golden eyes that exuded an aura of authority at all times, and felt an unspeakable envy within him.
Innate full spirit power, such a genius was discovered by Qinghe. Seeing how neither humble nor arrogant this child was, if he had discovered him and brought him back to the sect to cultivate properly, he would surely be able to shoulder the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future.
However, this person was not his, after all!
"I will definitely bring Xiao Qing to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to play with Rongrong when I have time."
Xue Qinghe narrowed his eyes, glanced at Ning Rongrong not far away, and his gaze held a hint of amusement.
He didn't believe that Ning Fengzhi's daughter would lack playmates; saying this was just an attempt to poach his talent.
Naturally evil Ning Fengzhi, I will...
"Rongrong, come out quickly and talk to your Brother Pei Qing."
Ning Fengzhi directly pulled Ning Rongrong and pushed her towards Pei Qing.
To him, a daughter was not important, even if he only had one daughter.
But if a daughter could bring back a genius with innate full spirit power, it would be worth it no matter what.
Besides, Rongrong was only three years old, and her talent was still unknown.
"Fengzhi, Rongrong has a gentle personality, don't force her."
On the side, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, finding it a bit too much, spoke up to persuade him.
"Hello, Brother Pei Qing!"
Ning Rongrong was actually a bit wronged when her father pushed her out, but the handsome appearance of the young man before her made her speak involuntarily.
"Hello, Rongrong!"
Pei Qing had no interest in Ning Rongrong whatsoever; he merely nodded politely.
Ning Fengzhi saw this scene and nodded secretly, thinking that in the future, he could let Rongrong and Pei Qing interact more.
Xue Qinghe watched coldly, saying nothing, but Ning Fengzhi's intentions were completely transparent to him.
Trying to poach talent, what a joke. Do you think my people can be so easily taken by you?
A honey trap, it seems the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is truly facing a generational gap.
According to the information he had gathered over the years, there had never been anyone in the younger generation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with innate spirit power above rank eight.
On the Douluo Continent, a genius with innate spirit power of rank eight was barely qualified to break through to the Titled Douluo realm.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect hadn't had a single rank eight in recent years, not even comparable to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
If they wanted to maintain their position among the Upper Three Sects in the future, they couldn't afford not to actively seek out geniuses.
Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi conversed back and forth, and soon the auction reached its conclusion.
Finally, Ning Fengzhi spent money to rescue several girls with mutated martial spirits, bringing the auction to a complete end.
After the auction, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi went their separate ways, and at last, Pei Qing no longer had to deal with Ning Rongrong.
Just a little loli, and a spoiled one at that, truly annoying.
After paying for and collecting the five pieces of ten-thousand-year whale glue, Pei Qing and Xue Qinghe got into the carriage and headed towards the orphanage.
Soon, Xue Qinghe brought Pei Qing to the orphanage. With Xue Qinghe's permission, Pei Qing immediately jumped out of the carriage and rushed into the orphanage.
It must be said that because Pei Qing awakened innate full spirit power, coupled with Xue Qinghe's care for the orphanage, the orphanage was now different.
Each child was wearing new clothes, and even the old dean had more smiles on his face.
Upon seeing Pei Qing, the old dean asked about his recent situation and gave him a few words of advice.
Time quickly came to evening. After Pei Qing gave the seventy thousand gold spirit coins to the old dean, and after countless admonishments from him, he left the orphanage directly and got back into the carriage, heading towards the Prince's Mansion.
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"Uncle Jian, what do you think of that child named Pei Qing?"
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were seated opposite each other amidst the fragrant tea.
Ning Fengzhi sighed and looked at Sword Douluo, asking.
"He's good. Strong bones, full of vigor, and a complete spirit. He can be called a rare genius. Moreover, he's neither humble nor arrogant when facing you. If nothing unexpected happens, he has the potential to become a Hyper Douluo."
"Fengzhi, do you intend to marry Rongrong to that child named Pei Qing?"
Sword Douluo was devoted to the Way of the Sword and generally disliked such matters. When he spoke, he frowned, somewhat displeased.
"Let's first see Rongrong's talent. If it's not enough, Pei Qing might not be a bad choice."
"Uncle Jian, don't blame me for treating Rongrong this way."
"Most of the younger generation in the sect are not up to par; not a single one has hope of breaking through to the Titled Douluo realm."
"To put it bluntly, if one day you and Uncle Gu were to pass away, I fear the vast inheritance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be instantly divided by other forces."
"At that time, whether it's Rongrong or anyone else, they would likely face death. That's why I'm so desperate, so desperate that I tried to win over his person right in front of Qinghe."
Ning Fengzhi could naturally see Sword Douluo's displeasure, and he could only explain himself in this way.
"You are the Sect Master, so you naturally have your own considerations. You don't need to tell me these things."
Sword Douluo waved his hand, sighed, and looked at Ning Rongrong sleeping in his arms, his eyes filled with helplessness.
Ning Fengzhi remained silent.
Ultimately, he decided to wait and see Rongrong's talent first.