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Hearing that familiar voice, Ning Rongrong's body trembled, and she quickly looked around.
When she saw that familiar white figure, tears immediately streamed from her eyes.
"Wuwuwu... Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Sword."
Ning Rongrong rushed into the white-robed elder's arms, tears flowing as if they cost nothing.
The white-robed elder felt a pang of heartache.
"Grandpa Sword... No way, that scoundrel Ning Fengzhi wouldn't have let that old fellow Chen Xin come over, would he?"
Shi Quan only felt a headache.
According to the original work, given how much Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo doted on Ning Rongrong, her distressed appearance would surely lead to a thorough investigation.
Indeed.
Chen Xin quickly embraced her delicate body with heartache, "Rongrong, what's wrong? Did someone bully you? Tell Grandpa, Grandpa will help you get even."
With that, Chen Xin's gaze swept over everyone present.
His sharp eyes were like a sharp sword hanging over everyone's heads.
Even Qin Ming, as a teacher, felt a bone-chilling coldness spread throughout his body when faced with Chen Xin's gaze.
Ning Rongrong, however, did not speak when she heard Chen Xin's words; she simply buried herself in Chen Xin's arms and cried loudly, as if wanting to recount all the grievances she had suffered these past few days.
This appearance made Chen Xin, who usually doted on her immensely, feel even more heartache, followed by a sky-high surge of anger, and the sharp Aura made everyone present turn pale.
Qin Ming looked at Shi Quan, then at Ning Rongrong and the white-robed elder, and combining their conversation, gritted his teeth and stepped forward to bow, cautiously asking, "Senior, are you Titled Douluo Sword Douluo?"
"Hmph, since you know, why aren't you honestly confessing?"
Chen Xin's sharp gaze fell on Qin Ming, and the Aura unique to a Titled Douluo permeated the air, instantly making Qin Ming's face turn incredibly pale.
Shi Quan stepped forward, clasped his fists, and bowed, saying, "Shi Quan greets Titled Douluo Sword Douluo."
Hearing Shi Quan's voice, Sword Douluo's gaze involuntarily fell upon Shi Quan.
In the blink of an eye, Shi Quan felt as if his entire being had been seen through by Sword Douluo.
"Grandpa Sword, he's the one who bullied me! He even whipped me with Blue Silver Grass!"
Ning Rongrong sobbed, saying pitifully, looking utterly deserving of pity.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin gently patted Ning Rongrong's back and softly comforted her, "It's alright, Grandpa is here, no one will dare to bully you anymore."
The gentle words fell, and the next second, they turned into a cold, sharp voice, "That fellow Fengzhi entrusted Rongrong to you to teach her, not to let you bully her.
How dare you even use your Martial Spirit to hit Rongrong?
Do you really think you can be arrogant just because you're a Genius?"
Everyone's expressions tightened; how could they not understand Ning Rongrong's identity?
Calling Sword Douluo 'Grandpa' and having the surname Ning, it was clear that Ning Rongrong was Ning Fengzhi's only daughter, the young princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
With such an identity, Shi Quan dared to bully Ning Rongrong?
And even dared to whip her with his Martial Spirit?
What was this if not courting death?
Shi Quan gave a bitter smile and quickly said, "Your Excellency, this is a misunderstanding.
At that time, I was just teaching her; I can explain.
I can assure you that everything I did was in strict accordance with what Uncle Ning said, teaching her diligently, never overstepping, and certainly never daring to bully Rongrong..."
"Misunderstanding?"
Before Shi Quan could finish speaking, Sword Douluo sneered and interrupted him, saying indifferently, "I will naturally clarify this matter with that fellow Fengzhi.
Since you say this is teaching, then today, as an Elder, I will also give you a good lesson!"
...Shi Quan's heart grew slightly cold, realizing he couldn't escape a beating.
He had to admit defeat when necessary, so he flatteringly said, "Your Excellency is a Titled Douluo, what a magnificent figure?
It is my fortune to be able to receive Your Excellency's guidance."
...Chen Xin.
Hiss...
I have to admit, this kid is really good at talking.
"Hmph, don't think I'll go easy just because you said a few nice words here."
Chen Xin looked at Shi Quan with a cold gaze, "Speak with your true ability.
Your spirit power is twenty-second level, and I will also suppress my spirit power to twenty-second level.
How much you can learn depends on your own ability."
"Twenty-second level? Are you kidding me?"
Shi Quan's eyes widened.
This old geezer Sword Douluo is truly shameless.
I praised him so much, yet he still wants to use spirit power!
The Seven Kill Sword, which has absorbed nine spirit rings, cannot be blocked by a Spirit Master like him even without using spirit power, yet now he tells me he will use twenty-second level spirit power.
Isn't this clearly trying to beat him to death?
"Thank you for your magnanimity, Senior.
Indeed worthy of being Titled Douluo Sword Douluo, a person of upright Sword Qi."
Shi Quan said through gritted teeth.
Even with Sword Douluo's thick skin, being praised like this by Shi Quan in front of everyone made him feel a bit smug.
But then he thought of Ning Rongrong's wronged expression, and he still decided to give Shi Quan a harsh lesson.
As a result, when Ning Rongrong heard that Sword Douluo would not only use his Martial Spirit but also his spirit power, her expression immediately became somewhat conflicted.
Recalling everything Shi Quan had said, she gritted her teeth and said, "Grandpa Sword, won't you beat him to death like this?
How about... we forget it?"
Ning Rongrong's feelings towards Shi Quan were actually very complex.
On one hand, she had decided to surpass him with her own abilities and didn't want to become what Shi Quan called her.
On the other hand, she felt that she had indeed been wronged over the past few days, and facing the person she loved most, all the grievances in her heart burst out uncontrollably.
Sword Douluo's eyes widened.
He awkwardly looked at Ning Rongrong in his arms, then at the people around him.
He had already disregarded his reputation and was ready to give Shi Quan a good lesson, but now that it was about to begin, Ning Rongrong said to forget it.
Wouldn't he, a Titled Douluo, become a joke?
Shi Quan looked at Sword Douluo's fluctuating expression and helplessly said, "Rongrong, there's no need.
It is my honor to receive guidance from Your Excellency."
"This kid is indeed not bad."
Chen Xin looked at Shi Quan.
With a way to save face, Chen Xin's mood improved a bit.
He had originally found Shi Quan displeasing no matter how he looked at him, but now he felt a little better, thinking that he could go a bit easier when he made his Move later.
Chen Xin said proudly, "Since that's the case, for Rongrong's sake, I won't use spirit power.
You just need to last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn in my hands."
"This Shi Quan is really bold!"
Yu Tianheng and the others all gave Shi Quan a thumbs up in their hearts.
Ning Rongrong had already spoken up for him, yet he still dared to ask Chen Xin for guidance.
Chen Xin gently placed Ning Rongrong to the side and softly said, "Rongrong, wait here for a moment.
Grandpa will give this kid a good lesson for you.
Don't worry, Grandpa will only make him suffer a little, nothing more."
After comforting Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin took a few steps forward and said indifferently, "Use all the Moves you can.
I'm very curious how long you can last."
"Please enlighten me, Senior."
Shi Quan's gaze focused on Chen Xin.
After taking a deep breath, he summoned his Martial Spirit, Blue Silver Grass, and slowly gathered his full power.
There was a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Being able to spar with Chen Xin, one of the strongest individuals on the continent, Shi Quan also wanted to see how strong he truly was now.
Chen Xin smiled faintly, twisted his wrist, and a thin incense stick appeared in his hand.
With a gentle flick of his finger, the incense stick lit up.
As the incense stick landed, Shi Quan's first spirit ring beneath him suddenly lit up, and a large amount of Blue Silver Grass grew rapidly towards Chen Xin.
He raised his right hand and clenched it, and a slender Blue Silver Vine Whip appeared in his hand.
Then, his arm moved like a nimble snake emerging from its hole, and the Blue Silver Grass in his hand instantly brought with it a fierce wind, whipping towards Chen Xin.
Feeling the flow of air around him, Chen Xin was also startled.
His attention was mostly focused on the vines spreading towards him, but he didn't expect such a strong and powerful vine whip to suddenly fly out from within the vines.
Facing the sudden vine whip, Chen Xin's reaction was equally swift.
He raised his hand, forming a sword with his index and middle fingers.
No spirit power fluctuations emanated from his body, but his fingers were like an incredibly sharp long sword.
With just a simple slash, the Blue Silver Vine was cut in two.
"Sword Qi?"
Shi Quan's expression remained unchanged.
He executed Nine Shadows Shift, rapidly retreating backward while continuing to wield the Blue Silver Vine Whip with White Python Whip Technique, the fierce and powerful vine whip transforming into afterimages that continuously struck towards Chen Xin.
Even if the vine whip was cut by Chen Xin, it would quickly regrow and continue to strike at him.
"This whip technique is quite interesting."
Chen Xin was slightly surprised in his heart.
Looking at the approaching Blue Silver Grass beneath his feet, while using his sword fingers to counter the long whip, streaks of sharp Sword Qi burst forth from his body.
In an instant, all the Blue Silver Grass was completely severed.
The White Python Whip Technique being recorded in the Nine Yin and Nine Yang Scriptures naturally had its wonders.
This White Python Whip Technique was already relatively easy to Cultivate and master quickly, and with the divine art's blessing, as Shi Quan's strength increased, the speed of Cultivating various basic martial arts also grew day by day.
Even though Shi Quan rarely used this White Python Whip Technique in his daily life, when he truly used it, its Aura was by no means weak.
"This alone cannot stop my steps."
After a quick exchange, Chen Xin had a general understanding of the power of Shi Quan's White Python Whip Technique.
With sharp Sword Qi surrounding him, he strode towards Shi Quan.
The Blue Silver Grass grown by Shi Quan could not hinder Chen Xin in the slightest.
Seeing Chen Xin charging towards him, Shi Quan showed no panic.
With another Move of White Snake Emerging from its Hole, the vine whip in his hand shot straight towards Chen Xin's chest like a venomous snake.
Chen Xin pointed his sword finger directly at Shi Quan's vine whip, and at this moment, Shi Quan's second spirit ring beneath him lit up.
The incoming vine whip instantly emitted a dark light, and Chen Xin almost instinctively changed his sword finger to a palm.
Fingers together like a blade, his right palm flipped up, and the air seemed to be torn apart.
White Qi flowed out from his palm, and in that instant, it was as if a giant sword blocked his path.
Decades of rich combat experience allowed him to sense the intensity of his opponent's attack from the slightest clue.
How could someone skilled in offense ignore their opponent's attack?