The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School relies on the Heaven Dou Empire, and Ning Fengzhi is also the teacher of Heaven Dou's Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.
Once Xue Qinghe ascends the throne, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will have contributed to his rise, and such a meritorious deed will at least ensure the Sect's prosperity for a hundred years.
Now, a top Theoretical Master has appeared, not only befriending Crown Prince Xue Qinghe but also being heavily rewarded by the Heaven Dou Empire.
Logically, Ning Fengzhi, as Xue Qinghe's teacher, should be happy, as Lin Chen and he are on the same side, and Lin Chen's talent is obvious to all.
However, Ning Fengzhi couldn't be happy. The original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School held a unique and supreme position in the Heaven Dou Empire, irreplaceable by anyone. But Lin Chen's recent prominence has been too great; his contributions to the Empire, and even to all of humanity, are immense, which makes Ning Fengzhi feel a hint of unease and crisis.
"Fengzhi, I know your concerns, but I believe Lin Chen and our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can coexist. He is just a Theoretical Master and cannot threaten us. Moreover, his prestige among the common people is very high. If possible, we should even befriend him to give our Sect a good reputation!" Gu Rong said seriously, looking at Ning Fengzhi not far away.
As Gu Rong finished speaking, Sword Douluo Chenxin, who was sitting opposite him, nodded slightly and said coldly, "He is very good!"
Sword Douluo Chenxin was devoted to improving his strength and had no interest in schemes; he was an upright and true sword cultivator.
At his spirit power level, further improvement had become extremely difficult.
The appearance of the Xuantian Treasure Record also gave Sword Douluo Chenxin hope for progress. Knowing the power of the Xuantian Treasure Record, Sword Douluo Chenxin's goodwill towards Lin Chen grew day by day!
After hearing the opinions of the two protector Douluo, Sword and Gu, Ning Fengzhi also breathed a sigh of relief. Gu Rong was right; Lin Chen's field was completely different from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's. They could coexist, and even complement each other.
"Since that's the case, tomorrow we will visit him together. First, to probe his background, and second..." Ning Fengzhi didn't finish his sentence, but a gleam flashed in all three of their eyes.
"Understood..." Sword Douluo Chenxin replied.
Within the "Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation," there were not only theories and cultivation methods but also information about the existence of Immortal Herbs. The book even explicitly stated that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. How could Ning Fengzhi not be tempted by this?
Just then, a graceful figure skipped into the main hall.
"Dad, Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Gu, I'm back! I missed you all so much!" A bell-like voice suddenly echoed through the hall.
Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Chen Xin all showed expressions of delight.
"It's Rongrong..." (x3)
The three looked in the direction of the voice, and upon seeing that familiar figure, they were exceptionally excited and all stood up.
"Hahaha... you didn't expect me to come back, did you! Do you miss me?" Ning Rongrong said playfully.
"Miss you, miss you, Grandpa Gu almost died missing you!" Gu Rong said with a smile.
After the initial excitement, Ning Fengzhi's face lost its smile. His brows furrowed, and he asked in confusion, "Rongrong, why are you back? Your academy shouldn't be on vacation yet, should it?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately pouted and complained, "Dad, Grandpa Gu, Grandpa Sword, you don't know how miserable I've been. Someone at Shrek Academy bullied me..."
Ning Rongrong began to recount her experiences, telling them everything that had happened since she entered Shrek Academy, especially regarding Dai Mubai, which she even embellished a bit.
"Bastard! Is the Star Luo Royal Family saying that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no one?" Gu Rong said angrily.
Compared to Gu Rong, Sword Douluo Chenxin was clearly much calmer, but a strong killing intent shot from his eyes. Chen Xin said coldly, "I'll go kill him!"
With that, he turned and walked away without another word.
"Uncle Sword... calm down!" Ning Fengzhi immediately called out when he saw this.
Chen Xin paused slightly, stopped, and turned to look at Ning Fengzhi.
"Uncle Sword, Dai Mubai's matter is not urgent. Moreover, Dai Mubai cannot die by our hands. When the time comes, you can sever one of his arms to teach him a lesson!" Ning Fengzhi said.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, backed by the Heaven Dou Empire, already had a rift with Star Luo. Even if there was a reason, and Dai Mubai was the one who made the mistake first, Dai Mubai's crime was not punishable by death, as he hadn't done anything to harm Ning Rongrong.
Severing one of his arms would be a minor punishment as a warning.
But killing Dai Mubai over such a small matter would be somewhat unreasonable. After all, Dai Mubai was also a prince of Star Luo, and even if he was out of favor, he was still the Star Luo Emperor's biological son.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin also calmed down. He nodded slightly!
Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong with a smile and asked, "Rongrong, so you've dropped out?"
"Yes, Dad, Shrek Academy is simply no place for people to stay. You don't know how much I've suffered these days..." Ning Rongrong began to complain again.
Ning Fengzhi was not in a hurry and patiently listened to Ning Rongrong's complaints. After she finished, Ning Fengzhi finally asked, "So, Rongrong, what are your plans next? How about Dad sends you to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's clear eyes instantly lit up. She said, "Dad, I came back this time precisely to tell you that I want to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy..."
Immediately after, Ning Rongrong recounted everything about Zhu Zhuqing. Of course, Ning Rongrong was very smart in this regard; she didn't mention anything she shouldn't, and she didn't even mention Lin Chen's name, because she herself didn't know what to think, with her best friend on one side and the person she liked on the other.
So, Ning Rongrong wouldn't be foolish enough to tell her father about something that hadn't even begun to materialize.
However, Ning Rongrong was very much looking forward to spending time with Lin Chen again!
Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Chen Xin also understood why Ning Rongrong wanted to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The three exchanged glances, and a meaningful smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.
Gu Rong and Chen Xin smiled slightly. The two understood Ning Fengzhi very well and had already guessed his thoughts.
They had already planned to befriend Lin Chen, and Ning Rongrong's enrollment was an excellent entry point.
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Spirit City, Spirit Hall, within the spacious Supreme Pontiff Palace, Bibi Dong, dressed in a luxurious Supreme Pontiff robe, sat lazily on the Supreme Pontiff's throne, her fair arm resting on the armrest, her delicate hand supporting her exquisite face.
A man in black below her continuously reported the latest news from the two great Empires.
"The Heaven Dou Empire has conferred Lin Chen the title of Duke..."
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy has been renamed Tianwen Academy..."
"Lin Chen has been appointed honorary principal of Tianwen Academy..."
"..."
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