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A few days later, Xue Qinghe had almost finished discussing things with Ning Fengzhi and was finally ready to leave.
During this period, Xue Qinghe originally wanted Xuan Ming and Ning Rongrong to get closer, and also to send a signal to Ning Fengzhi, but in practice, Xuan Ming insisted on taking Ning Rongrong to practice from dawn to dusk for several days.
Ning Rongrong, who used to complain bitterly after practicing for two hours, followed Xuan Ming silently these past few days.
Seeing this situation, Ning Fengzhi didn't know whether he should be happy or not.
Ning Rongrong was indeed very interested in Xuan Ming. He had never seen such a eager look in her eyes before. She could even endure the training that she was annoyed with in the past.
But the problem is that Xuan Ming is no different from when he was in Tiandou Royal Academy, and his attitude towards Ning Rongrong is no different from that towards other children.
"Feng Zhi, the child is still young, why are you in such a hurry?" Gu Rong was speechless.
"It's not that I'm anxious, but if we don't plan for this matter early, we may not have a chance in the future." Ning Fengzhi said.
"You have seen the situation of this child. He is an eight-year-old Great Spirit Master, a thousand-year-old second ring, with such talent and such a diligent attitude towards cultivation. Do you think there will be few people who are interested in him?"
"What's wrong with having some thoughts about it? Are they worthy of it?" Gu Rong said.
"And if they really wanted to, the Tiandou royal family would just match their own princesses instead of sending them to us."
"That's what I said..." Ning Fengzhi sighed.
"Compared to the Tiandou royal family, you should worry about Dugu Bo's granddaughter first." Gu Rong said.
"We live together day and night. If he really gets kidnapped, do you really want Rongrong to be his mistress?"
"Or... are you planning to use this kid to bring the Green Phosphorus Snake lineage to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"
"There is also the Nine-Hearted Begonia." Ning Fengzhi said.
"The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda spirit is indeed the most powerful auxiliary spirit on the continent, but the Nine-Hearted Begonia's terrifying healing ability is irreplaceable in many places."
"Fengzhi, Rongrong is still young." Gu Rong did not dissuade him directly, because he knew that no one could shake the decision made by Ning Fengzhi. As the leader of a sect, he needed to consider the future of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
Moreover, if they could really use Xuan Ming to lure the Green Phosphorus Snake and the Nine-Hearted Begonia to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, some sacrifices would not be unacceptable.
However, these things are much more complicated than they sound.
Let's not talk about the Nine Heart Begonia first. How could Dugu Bo's granddaughter tolerate such a thing? Dugu Bo let his granddaughter suffer such an injustice?
If this kind of thing is not handled well, then you will be in trouble on both sides. Not only will you fail to win over people, but you will also make enemies with that old thing Dugu Bo! To be honest, even he really doesn't want to deal with that old poisoner.
He is not afraid of fighting alone, but the opponent may not fight him alone.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Clan is a big family with a great business. They can't live in fear and be on guard against that old poisonous creature all day long, right?
"So I just have this idea." Ning Fengzhi said.
"Some things... forget it. The child is still young. Let's just try and see. If there is hope, we should try our best to fight for it."
"Rongrong is the future of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, so she also has to consider the future of the sect."
"Dad!"
Ning Rongrong, who had gone out of town to see someone off, came back with Chen Xin, wearing a bun on her head.
"Hmm?" Gu Rong's eyes changed slightly.
"You, a swordsman, can tie hair?"
Chen Xin's expression froze, "It was that boy who tied Rongrong's hair."
"That kid can do such a thing?" Gu Rong was a little surprised.
"Dad, when are we going to Tiandou Royal Academy to play?" Ning Rongrong asked.
"They've just left and you want to chase them?" Gu Rong felt helpless.
Ning Fengzhi paused, "It's not impossible. Anyway, you don't want to practice at home, so why go to Tiandou Royal Academy..."
"No, no, no!" Ning Rongrong interrupted quickly.
"No!"
"Too tired!"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes twitched slightly, "I really thought you had changed."
"But I'm really tired..." Ning Rongrong lowered her head guiltily.
Normally, she would practice for half a day, but when she was with Xuan Ming, she would practice from morning till sunset without stopping! She was almost exhausted these days!
"If you are so tired, why do you still have to follow him?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
"I... want to play with him..." Ning Rongrong blushed, lowered her head, and her two little hands were fighting under her skirt.
"You..." Ning Fengzhi sighed, not knowing whether to be angry or laugh.
Just like those little boys who would show their courtesy and presence to a pretty girl when they see her, now this little ancestor is also showing his courtesy to Xuan Ming!
Although it is a good thing to practice hard, but...it is really infuriating to see my precious daughter being so attentive to another man!
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"It seems like you and Ning Rongrong get along well."
On the carriage returning to Tiandou City, Xue Qinghe's face looked a little unnatural as he looked at the extra glass bracelet storage soul guide in Xuan Ming's hand.
"Last night she dragged me to the treasury of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and forced something into my mouth. I refused and she started crying. I had no choice but to accept it." Xuan Ming said.
"How much did she give you?" Xue Qinghe asked.
"Two black cards worth 100,000 gold soul coins." Xuan Ming said.
"Fifty thousand gold soul coins in cash, and some miscellaneous stuff, I don't know what it is."
Xue Qinghe's eyes twitched, "With so many things, you just took them without saying a word?"
"What else? If I don't accept it, she will cry." Xuan Ming said.
"She said if I don't like her, she said I hate her. Although I know she is acting, but, if I make her cry on the territory of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, can I still leave?"
The Ice Dragon King told him that Chen Xin and Gu Rong had been secretly watching them these past few days, and he didn't want to get into trouble.
"What I mean is, couldn't you just tell me?" Xue Qinghe said helplessly.
How could two children just give so many things to each other? The child may not be sensible, but he, as an adult, cannot pretend to be sensible!
"She said that these are for me to buy food. She saw that I eat too much and was afraid that you can't afford to support me." Xuan Ming said.
Xue Qinghe's expression froze, "How did you tell her about me?"
"I didn't say anything. I just told the truth." Xuan Ming said.
"However, it may be that my expression was not accurate, or it may be that her understanding was not in the right direction."
"In her eyes, you... probably aren't a good person right now."
"You..." Xue Qinghe took a deep breath.
"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"
"Intentionally? What do you mean?" Xuan Ming asked puzzledly.
"Didn't you ask me to get closer to her?"
"Is it necessary for you to cheat me in order to get closer to me?" Xue Qinghe said speechlessly.
"The easiest way to get closer to children is to empathize with them and talk to them," Xuan Ming said.
"She is under all kinds of demands from her father at home, and is also very strict. I am telling you that I am also being exploited by you, so we can be considered to be in the same boat."
"Isn't this what you taught me? I'm learning by doing."
Xue Qinghe's face was filled with black lines, "But when did I ever exploit you?"
"You've asked me to deceive the feelings of a six-year-old child, and you have the nerve to ask such a question." Xuan Ming said.
"I said it's not cheating, it's just..."
"Yes, yes, it's not a lie. This is all for the sake of the people of the world. Okay?"
"..."Xue Qinghe.
You'll find a chance to say something bad to me, right?