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The next day, at noon.
Yu Xiaogang only then slowly woke up, the sense of exhaustion from all over his body made him inexplicably annoyed, and his body felt as if it had been emptied.
Rubbing his stiff neck, Yu Xiaogang looked puzzled. After a careful examination, he found no abnormalities in his body, only feeling that he might not have rested well last night.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Shi Quan, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling were already on the country road back to Shi Family Village.
Everything that happened last night did not attract anyone's attention.
One month later.
"I'm leaving, Mom. I'll be back after the next semester's holiday."
At the village entrance, Shi Quan and the two women waved goodbye to Li Meili and Shi Jian, embarking on their journey back to the Academy.
Just as Shi Quan expected, when he brought up the idea of moving to Li Meili and Shi Jian, both shook their heads and refused. Facing their hometown where they had lived for many years, neither of them was willing to leave. They had already adapted to life here, and going to a big city where they were unfamiliar with people and places would only make them feel constrained. Moreover, they did not want to become a burden to Shi Quan.
Although Shi Family Village was a bit remote, life there was stable and peaceful, so Shi Quan did not need to worry about them.
Shi Quan understood his parents' thoughts, only instructing them to continue practicing the Cultivation Technique he had taught them for strengthening their bodies.
This was something Shi Quan had taught them before leaving Shi Family Village. It was just some basic movements, combined with specific breathing methods, which could have the effect of strengthening the body and prolonging life. Additionally, every time Shi Quan returned, he would use his Internal Energy to help his parents nourish their bodies, so their bodies were much better than those of others in the same village.
But for Shi Quan, this was not enough. Looking at the two bottles of blood in his hundred treasure pouch, Shi Quan had already made his plans.
One of these two bottles of blood belonged to Shi Jian, and the other to Li Meili.
With these two bottles of blood, Shi Quan could use the automated Pill Furnace to customize two Marrow Cleansing Pills for them, changing their talent and allowing his parents to embark on the path of Spirit Masters.
The existence of his parents was Shi Quan's soft spot. Currently, he had not yet made a name for himself, but in the future, Shi Quan would inevitably become enemies with Tang San. He might be able to protect himself with his own means, but his parents could easily become a weakness for others to threaten him. Therefore, he had to ensure his parents possessed a certain degree of self-preservation ability.
Shi Family Village was also destined to be left. Now that the two were unwilling to leave, Shi Quan did not force them, planning to slowly persuade them later.
"Lingling, why did you put your veil back on?"
During the month Ye Lingling spent in Shi Family Village, she never wore a veil, but as soon as they left, she put it back on.
"Because we're going back," Ye Lingling turned to look at Shi Family Village. There seemed to be light in her empty eyes, and perhaps a bit more of a sense of reliance.
Shi Quan said with a smile, "I was already used to you not wearing a veil. Now that you've put it back on, it feels a bit strange."
"If you don't want me to, then I can also not wear it," Ye Lingling paused and said, preparing to take off her veil.
Shi Quan quickly waved his hand and said, "No need, just be yourself."
"Tsk tsk tsk, just be yourself," Dugu Yan said sarcastically from the side, "Should I leave?"
"Dugu Yan, what are you saying?" Ye Lingling then realized that her words just now seemed a bit too intimate, and she said with a flushed face, "Dugu Yan, if you don't want me to wear it, I can also not wear it."
"No need, no need," Dugu Yan looked at Shi Quan with a smile and said, "Let's listen to Shi Quan."
Shi Quan also shook his head helplessly.
But it must be said that in this past month since their return, the relationship between the three had become much closer than when they arrived.
The three did not return by the original route. There were still ten days until the Academy started, so there was plenty of time. Therefore, they deliberately chose a detour, planning to slowly travel back while sightseeing.
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"What is our little princess Rongrong thinking about?" Ning Fengzhi's teasing voice came from behind Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong turned and ran into Ning Fengzhi's arms, rubbing against him playfully, "Dad, why are you here? Aren't you busy with Sect affairs?"
Ning Fengzhi said with a smile, "Isn't it because I was afraid our little princess would be bored? No matter how busy I am, I still have to come and accompany our little princess."
"Dad is the best."
"You didn't say that when you first came back, you know."
Ning Rongrong said indignantly, "Hmph, isn't it because you threw me into Heaven Dou Royal Academy without even asking me?"
"But our Rongrong has indeed learned a lot, hasn't she?" Ning Fengzhi dotingly stroked Ning Rongrong's hair, "What do you think of Shi Quan, Rongrong?"
When Ning Rongrong heard Ning Fengzhi mention Shi Quan, her face filled with indignation, "Hmph, that guy is always so busy with so many things, he never has time for me."
"But he is indeed quite amazing..."
After speaking, Ning Rongrong still couldn't help but mutter, though her voice was not loud, Ning Fengzhi still heard it clearly.
"Since even you, Rongrong, say he's amazing, then shouldn't you try to hold onto him well?"
Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi say this, Ning Rongrong's cheeks immediately flushed, but she still said stubbornly, "One day, I will be even more amazing than him."
"Of course, our Rongrong is the most amazing," Ning Fengzhi nodded in approval, but still said, "However, Shi Quan is also good. He is a partner worth winning over and relying on. Rongrong, you must know that Dad, your Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone cannot protect you forever. So you must also find partners like your Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone who are worth relying on and to whom you can entrust your back. As the most talented person in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect depends on you!"
"I understand, Dad."
Ning Fengzhi gently ruffled Ning Rongrong's head, "Rongrong, you've also grown up. I told you that I would only let you stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy for one year. One year has already passed. Whether you go back or not is up to you to decide."
"I decide myself?" Ning Rongrong looked up at Ning Fengzhi. She had originally thought Ning Fengzhi was here to make her continue at the Academy, but it turned out he was letting her decide for herself, which instead made Ning Rongrong unsure how to choose.
"That's right, it's your decision. Dad believes in Rongrong. Whatever decision you make, Dad will support you."
"I'll think about it carefully, Dad."
"Good, then you think. Dad will go handle other matters first. If you've decided, you can tell me anytime."
After speaking, Ning Fengzhi stood up and left.
"Fengzhi, you're letting Rongrong decide for herself?" As soon as Ning Fengzhi walked out of the room, Bone Douluo's tall figure appeared beside Ning Fengzhi.
"Uncle Bone, Rongrong is not small anymore. After returning this time, she has matured and become much more stable. She should also have her own ideas. I can't always guide her every step. She needs to gradually grow up and learn to have her own thoughts and make her own decisions. We can't always consider everything perfectly for her, otherwise, it will only make her develop a habit of dependence."
Bone Douluo said, "You are indeed right, but isn't it a bit too hasty? Rongrong is only eleven years old. When you were eleven, you might not even have been as good as Rongrong."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said, "When I was eleven, I wasn't as spoiled as Rongrong."
"Shi Quan is also eleven years old, and his achievements have already surpassed most Spirit Masters. One is influenced by one's company. I let Rongrong follow him, hoping that Rongrong can become as excellent as him, and hoping that Rongrong also understands this principle. As a support Spirit Master, the choice of partners is the most important."
"Shi Quan has a simple background, clear origins, and his talent, Mind and nature, and strength are all top-notch. Before, his Martial Spirit was just Blue Silver Grass, but now it's different. His Martial Spirit has transformed into Blue Silver King. The quality of his Martial Spirit is at least Advanced Martial Spirit, or even a top-tier Martial Spirit."
"If he can continue to grow, his future achievements will definitely not be low. Such a person is the most worth investing in."
Bone Douluo shook his head and said, "Fengzhi, sometimes, I really feel you are a bit too utilitarian."
"Uncle Bone, you don't understand. As support Spirit Masters, we have no self-preservation ability. If we weren't utilitarian, this vast Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have long been devoured by other Sects," Ning Fengzhi also showed a helpless expression.
As the head of a Sect, if he didn't strive to bring benefits to the Sect, how could he be worthy of being the head of this Sect?
"Then what kind of choice do you think Rongrong will make?"
Ning Fengzhi said with confidence in his eyes, "Rongrong will definitely go to the Academy. I believe her..."
...
"Phew, finally back."
Outside the majestic city walls of Heaven Dou City, three tall figures ran towards them.
It was Shi Quan and the two women who had set out from Shi Family Village.
After eight days of sightseeing, the three finally returned to Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Yan said excitedly, "Shi Quan, Lingling, let's eat at my house today. School is about to start, and Grandpa should be home too."
"Is Senior Dugu also there?" Ye Lingling looked a bit hesitant. She still held some reverence for a Titled Douluo.
"It's fine, Lingling, let's go," Dugu Yan took Ye Lingling's arm, "When we get there, let Shi Quan cook, and let Grandpa also taste Shi Quan's cooking."
Half-persuaded, Ye Lingling still followed the two to Dugu Bo's residence.
"Grandpa, we're back."
"Hmph, you still know how to come back?" Dugu Bo's voice came from inside the house.
The green figure walked out and glared at Shi Quan, "I thought you had just abducted our Yan Yan."
"Grandpa Dugu, you're joking with me again. How would I dare?" Shi Quan gave an awkward smile.
"Grandpa, this is Lingling, Ye Lingling. She came with us," Dugu Yan introduced to Dugu Bo.
"That little girl from the Nine Heart Begonia family?"
"Junior greets Senior Dugu," Ye Lingling bowed respectfully.
Dugu Yan leaned close to Dugu Bo's ear and whispered a few words. Dugu Bo looked at Shi Quan and then at Ye Lingling and said, "No need to be so polite. Since you're classmates and friends with Shi Quan and Yan Yan, just treat me as an ordinary elder and call me Grandpa Dugu, just like Shi Quan."
"Grandpa Dugu."
"Good," Dugu Bo nodded slightly, "Come, let's go inside..."