Chapter 234 Bibi Dong Meets Qian Renxue, I Have No Mother.
The rain gradually stopped.
The dark clouds dispersed, and a rainbow appeared in the sky.
Lu Ming stood up and stretched his limbs.
Zhu Zhuqing's technique is indeed excellent; that massage just now made me feel very comfortable all over.
"Let's go."
Lu Ming said, "If we don't leave now, we won't be able to reach the next town before dark."
The four men remounted.
This time, Ning Rongrong tried to use the same trick again, refusing to get off Lu Ming's horse.
"Lu Ming~ The ground is still wet, the horse's hooves are slippery, I'm scared~"
Ning Rongrong grabbed Lu Ming's sleeve and acted coquettishly.
However, this time, before Lu Ming could even speak, Zhu Zhuqing lashed Ning Rongrong's horse's rump with a whip.
Snap!
Startled, the horned horse lurched forward a few steps.
Caught off guard, Ning Rongrong had no choice but to use her soul power to land lightly on her horse in order to avoid falling flat on her face.
"Zhu Zhuqing! What are you doing!"
Ning Rongrong screamed in anger.
Zhu Zhuqing put away her riding whip and stared ahead expressionlessly.
"I'll help you treat your leg."
"You're welcome."
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
As soon as the carriage came to a stop, Ning Rongrong, like a fledgling returning to its nest, grabbed Lu Ming's hand and squeezed inside.
"Dad! Grandpa Sword! Grandpa Bone! I'm back!"
Several figures were already standing at the entrance of the main hall.
The leader, dressed in elegant white robes with a handsome face, leaned on a scepter; he was none other than Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Beside him stood an elderly man with a simple, ancient sword on his back, his sword aura restrained yet commanding respect—this was Sword Douluo Chen Xin. The other elderly man, with a withered face but sharp, piercing eyes, was Bone Douluo Gu Rong.
Seeing Ning Rongrong walking towards him hand in hand with a young man, Ning Fengzhi's eyes, which had seen countless people, lit up slightly.
What a handsome young man.
His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his aura as steady as a mountain. Even when facing the gaze of two titled Douluo, there was no fear on his face. Instead, he exuded a natural composure.
That aura is absolutely amazing.
"Greetings, Uncle Ning. Greetings, Your Excellencies."
Lu Ming bowed slightly, performing a junior's greeting with neither servility nor arrogance.
Ning Fengzhi's smile widened instantly. He stepped forward, not putting on any airs of a sect leader. In fact, his gaze was almost excessively fervent as he looked Lu Ming up and down, as if he were examining a rare treasure.
Or rather, it's like watching the golden pig that your family has raised for a lifetime finally grow up and bring home the cabbage you raised.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Ning Fengzhi said "good" three times in a row, "I had heard Rongrong mention you in her letter before. Meeting you today, I can see that you are indeed a young hero. Even the princes of Tiandou City may not be able to match your demeanor."
"Uncle Ning, you flatter me." Lu Ming smiled.
"This is not an exaggeration."
The Bone Douluo Gu Rong chuckled beside him, his voice hoarse yet intimate, "This girl used to have ridiculously high standards. You're the first one she's ever taken a liking to and brought home so devotedly. Kid, you look pretty good, stronger than those frail Soul Masters."
Ning Rongrong held Lu Ming's arm, raised her chin, and looked proud.
"That's right! How could someone I've set my sights on be anything less than excellent?"
Ning Fengzhi felt a pang of jealousy as he watched his daughter cling to him, but he was mostly satisfied.
In this world where the strong rule, finding a man with unlimited potential who can protect Rongrong is better than anything else.
Moreover, he knew Liu Erlong's fiery temper, and any disciple trained by Liu Erlong was definitely skilled.
"Don't stand at the door."
Ning Fengzhi stepped aside to lead the way, "The banquet is ready. We must drink until we drop today. Lu Ming, make yourself at home here, don't be shy."
That's a very suggestive statement.
They were practically saying, "Hurry up and marry into our family!"
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu followed behind, exchanged a glance, and both saw the wariness in each other's eyes.
That old fox is trying to steal it!
...
On the other side of Tiandou City.
On the bustling street, two figures wearing cloaks were moving quickly.
"Teacher, why do we need to find...that person first?"
Hu Liena followed behind, lowering her voice to ask. She actually didn't want to come here, after all, that person in the group had said some really nasty things.
Bibi Dong, who was walking ahead, stopped and looked up at the magnificent Crown Prince's mansion not far away.
Beneath the cloak, a hint of gloom flashed across her stunningly beautiful face.
"Shut up."
Bibi Dong coldly uttered two words.
She didn't want to come either.
But as the number one target in the group, she had to see what the "I don't have a mother" thing was all about.
It's one thing to argue across a screen, but it's quite another to meet in person.
Moreover, since they had accepted the group leader's mission to torment Shrek Academy, Heaven Dou City was the best entry point, and the local tyrant there was "Xue Qinghe".
The two arrived at the side gate of the Crown Prince's residence. Bibi Dong only released a slight aura, and the guards, as if they had lost their souls, respectfully opened the gate.
Inside the study.
Qian Renxue was disguising herself as Xue Qinghe while reviewing official documents.
Sensing that familiar yet repulsive aura, she abruptly stopped writing, and a drop of ink fell onto the rice paper.
The door was pushed open.
Bibi Dong removed her hood, revealing her dignified and noble face.
Their eyes met.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Qian Renxue slowly put down her pen, leaned back in her chair, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips. She didn't rise to greet him, nor did she show even the slightest respect in her eyes.
"A rare guest indeed."
Qian Renxue used her original female voice, clear and cold with a hint of thorns, "What is the dignified Pope doing here in my Crown Prince's residence in Heaven Dou City instead of enjoying a life of leisure at the Spirit Hall? Is he inspecting the work? Or is he checking to see if I'm dead or not?"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly.
This tone is exactly the same as the one in the group who said "I don't have a mother".
Is this how you talk to your mother?
Bibi Dong's voice was cold and hard.
"Mother?"
Qian Renxue stood up as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. She placed her hands on the table, her golden eyes full of mockery. "You dare to use that word? When you were being roasted speechless in the group, where were you when you put on your motherly airs?"
"you--"
Bibi Dong's chest heaved slightly.
She could tolerate being bullied in the group chat, but now she had to endure this bastard child's mistreatment in real life.
"presumptuous!"
Hu Liena, who was standing nearby, couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped forward and pointed at Qian Renxue, "How dare you talk to your teacher like that? Your teacher came here specifically to see you!"
Qian Renxue's gaze swept over Hu Liena, her eyes filled with disdain as if she were looking at an ant.
"Where did this wild fox come from? Who gives you the right to speak here?"
"You're the one with the 'most innocent fox' title, right?"
Qian Renxue sneered, "Like master, like disciple. Both are blind and disgusting. Who do you think she's doing this for in the group? Isn't it for that administrator position, to curry favor with that Emperor Lu?"
Hu Liena was speechless, her face turning red. She was about to retort when Bibi Dong raised her hand to stop her.
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in her heart.
She told herself that she was there to do something important.
"I don't have time to argue with you."
Bibi Dong said coldly, "You've seen the group leader's mission. I'm here to complete the mission of striking down Shrek Academy. Tang San and his group are in Heaven Dou City; this is an opportunity."
"If you have any brains, you should know that cooperating with me to get the administrator position is good for everyone."
Hu Liena nodded quickly beside her: "Yes, the teacher has already planned it out..."
"Shut up!"
Bibi Dong cursed herself as an idiot in her heart.
How could I let something like this slip out?
Telling Qian Renxue would be tantamount to creating another competitor for myself.
really.
Upon hearing the word "mission," Qian Renxue's previously hostile gaze instantly changed.
That's the look in a hunter's eyes when he sees his prey.
"I see."
Qian Renxue sat back down in her chair, her fingers lightly tapping the table. "So that's why you suddenly came over. You were afraid you couldn't compete with those little girls, so you wanted to take a shortcut."
"Attack Tang San?"
"I'm also very interested in this."
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes.
Although she was sharp-tongued in the group, she knew in her heart that the position of administrator was crucial.
The task Lu Ming posted was to score the performance based on its level of excitement.
Now that Bibi Dong has come, how can she, the Crown Prince who is lurking in the Heaven Dou Empire, lag behind?
...
As night fell, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was brightly lit.
The banquet hall was filled with the aroma of fine wine.
Ning Fengzhi sat in the main seat, Lu Ming sat in the first guest seat, and Ning Rongrong sat right next to him.
"Come here, Lu Ming."
Ning Fengzhi raised his glass, a gentle smile on his face. "This first glass is for you, Uncle. Thank you for taking care of Rongrong along the way."
Lu Ming raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The wine was fiery when it went down, but it turned into a warm current in the stomach. It was clearly no ordinary wine; it was a Soul Master's wine with added medicinal herbs.
"Impressive drinking capacity!"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, sitting opposite him, also raised his glass. "Kid, Rongrong said you're quite strong. A swordsman can't be a coward when it comes to drinking. Come on, let's have a drink."
Lu Ming accepted all comers.
After several rounds of drinks...
Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu barely touched their chopsticks.
Their minds were focused on the screen in their sea of consciousness.
Just now, Qian Renxue sent a message in the group.
[I Don't Have a Mother]: Some people are truly shameless to the extreme. They actually came all the way to Heaven Dou City just to steal a mission. @Your Holiness, wouldn't you call this cheating?
The moment those words were spoken, the group chat exploded.
[Wanting a sweet romance]: What? His Holiness the Pope went to Heaven Dou City? So soon?
[Poison Fairy]: I knew it! This old woman definitely wouldn't sit still.
[My cat is white and big]: Despicable.
[Little Witch]: I knew there was no movement, turns out she was holding back a big move. Pope, you're supposed to be a senior, how can you compete with us juniors for our jobs?
Despite the accusations from the crowd, Bibi Dong remained remarkably calm.
He was even a little smug.
[Your Holiness]: All's fair in war.
[Your Holiness]: The group admin only said to wait for the results, not that we couldn't act ahead of time. That's what I call strong execution.
[Your Holiness]: @Lu Tiandi, I've already secured Tang San's position. The show is about to begin, so just wait and see. I'm determined to get the administrator position. I'll personally report to you then.
She phrased the last sentence, "reporting on work," in an extremely ambiguous way.
In the banquet hall.
Ning Rongrong was so angry that she almost broke the chopsticks in her hand.
"That old hag!"
Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth, "They actually ran away!"
Zhu Zhuqing also had a frosty expression.
She had originally planned to deal with Dai Mubai after everything was settled, but she didn't expect Bibi Dong to act so quickly.
"no."
Xiao Wu was a little anxious. "Brother Lu Ming, we have to hurry up and act, or all the points will be taken."
Lu Ming put down his wine glass, glanced at the group messages, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
It's rolled up.
That's right.
Only when they unite will Tang San and his group's lives become increasingly miserable.
No rush.
Lu Ming reached out and patted Ning Rongrong's hand, reassuring her, "Tian Dou City is your territory, and it's also Qian Renxue's territory. Bibi Dong's attempt to take it all for herself won't be so easy."
After saying that, he looked at the Sword Douluo opposite him, who was already getting a little carried away.
"Senior Chenxin, this wine is quite good. However, drinking it from a small cup is too unpleasant."
Lu Ming waved his hand and picked up the wine jar on the table.
"Shall we switch to this?"
Ning Fengzhi's eyelids twitched.
This is the "Immortal's Intoxication," a special brew by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Ordinary Soul Masters would pass out after a few cups, and even Title Douluo would become confused if they drank too much.
Is Lu Ming truly unaware of his own limitations, or is he just showing off?
Sword Douluo Chen Xin also had a fiery temper, and upon hearing this, how could he show weakness?
"Good lad! You've got guts!"
Chen Xin grabbed a wine jar and said, "I've roamed the Soul Master world for so many years, and I've never been afraid of anyone when it comes to drinking! Come on!"
Glug glug.
The two directly clashed over the topic.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were both stunned.
Ning Fengzhi watched in horror; this wasn't drinking, it was playing with fire.
His original plan was to get Lu Ming seven or eight tenths drunk, so that his mind was not clear but his body could still move.
Then Rongrong was arranged to escort him back to his room.
A lone man and a lone woman, dry wood and a raging fire, plus the effect of alcohol... wouldn't that lead to something?
Once the deed is done, Lu Ming, the son-in-law, can't escape.
But the current situation is...
Half an hour later.
"Bang!"
A muffled thud.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was known as having the strongest attack power, tilted his head and slammed it onto the table.
The wine jar in his hand rolled to the ground, spilling wine all over the floor.
"I...I can still drink..."
Chen Xin muttered to himself, his hands still flailing wildly in the air, "Sword...come..."
The entire room fell silent.
Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, gaped, his usually sinister face now filled with shock.
This old swordsman actually got drunk and passed out?
This is a Title Douluo! Even using soul power to force the wine out of him?
Now look at Lu Ming.
Lu Ming remained seated there, his face rosy and his eyes clear. Apart from smelling strongly of alcohol, he seemed completely unaffected.
He put down the empty wine jar and let out a burp.
"Uncle Ning."
Lu Ming smiled and looked at Ning Fengzhi, who was now petrified. "It seems that Senior Sword Douluo is tired. Shall we... continue?"
Ning Fengzhi's cup trembled slightly.
continue?
Even Chen Xin has collapsed, so is he, a support-type Soul Master, just going up there to be killed?
"No...no need for that."
Ning Fengzhi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and his gaze towards Lu Ming completely changed.
Is this kid a monster?
Not only is his cultivation talent freakish, but his alcohol tolerance is also freakish? This is the kind of wine that can even make a Title Douluo drunk!
His plan for "drunken promiscuity" failed before it even began.
Given his level of sobriety, he could probably still go to the arena and fight ten or eight matches.
(End of chapter)