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The next morning, the streets of Tiandou City were bathed in bright sunshine.
Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Na'er, and Zhu Zhuqing set off from the Tiandou Royal Hotel in a grand procession, heading towards Lanba Academy with great momentum.
Walking down the street, Xiao Wu, who was usually a fearless troublemaker, felt a little apprehensive about the lineup they were about to face.
"Rongrong, is it really appropriate for us to just go and cause trouble like this?"
Xiao Wu sidled up to Ning Rongrong, analyzing the disparity in combat strength between the two sides with some concern:
"Think about it, Dean Liu Erlong is a hot-tempered level 70+ Soul Saint, and Dean Flander and Teacher Zhao Wuji are also genuine Soul Saint powerhouses.
Meanwhile, among our group, the highest-ranking Yan Yan has only recently reached Soul King level.
If this really starts... we're just one-sided suicide missions, how are we supposed to fight?"
"Who said we were going to fight?"
Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes and poked Xiao Wu's forehead.
"Fighting and killing is the behavior of a brute! I'm a civilized person.
Today, we're going to reason with them under the guise of 'inspection'!"
Ning Rongrong raised her chin, "Besides, didn't I already tell you all this last night?
I have absolute say and management authority over this Blue Tyrant Academy!"
"You may not know this, but nearly half of the academy's annual financial expenditure comes from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which provides support behind the scenes!
You could say my father is their biggest financial backer!
Moreover, many of the outstanding commoner students who graduate from this academy each year are directly recruited into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while a large portion of them secure a bright future in Heaven Dou City through Xuan Hao's 'Heaven Dou Self-Improvement Association'."
Ning Rongrong spoke with increasing confidence:
"Since this academy was established with our money and effort, then as the heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's perfectly reasonable for me to bring a few sisters here today to inspect the academy's recent teaching environment and faculty...
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, right?!"
Now that you mention it, it does make a lot of sense...
Xiao Wu scratched her head, but the worry on her face didn't completely disappear.
"But! That Yu Xiaogang has such a bad temper.
What if he gets angry and instigates Dean Flander and the others to fight us?
If we can really beat him, I'll definitely be the first to rush up and smash his place!
But... what if we can't beat him and get beaten up?
That would be so embarrassing and shameful!"
"Relax, relax, put your mind at ease."
Ning Rongrong waved her hand confidently and said with certainty, "I guarantee they will never dare to lay a finger on us! Even if the Shrek Academy people really lose their minds and try to attack, Dean Liu Erlong will definitely protect us with his life."
Ning Rongrong winked slyly: "Dean Erlong knows better than anyone that we are Xuan Hao's darlings.
If even a single hair of ours were to fall on her turf... when that protective, troublesome Xuan Hao returns from Sunset Forest this afternoon, he will absolutely tear the entire Blue Tyrant Academy to rubble with his bare hands! Who among them can bear the consequences?"
After hearing this reasoning, Xiao Wu's expression immediately turned strange.
She clicked her tongue and said, "Then wouldn't we be considered... a typical case of a fox borrowing the tiger's power?"
"How can this be called borrowing someone else's power?"
Ning Rongrong retorted righteously.
"What is our relationship with Xuan Hao?
We're like family, we sleep in the same bed!
Isn't it only natural and right for us to use Xuan Hao's name to show off our power?"
"That makes sense! Absolutely!"
Xiao Wu nodded in sudden realization, feeling instantly more confident, and even her gait became a bit more arrogant.
However, upon hearing Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu's "shameless" and self-righteous words, Zhu Zhuqing, who had been silently following behind the crowd, found her beautiful and aloof face becoming unnatural.
For Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, their relationship with Xuan Hao had long been ambiguous to the extreme.
They had even played those most embarrassing private games countless times. Calling them "family members" would not be an exaggeration.
Naturally, they had no qualms about using Xuan Hao's name as a connection.
But what about her?
Although she and Xuan Hao developed feelings for each other because of some things that happened in Soto City, and Xuan Hao even personally crippled Dai Mubai for her sake.
But... aside from restrained hugs, there hasn't been any real intimacy between them!
She feels awkward going around with this group of "family members" now, as it's not legitimate.
Noticing Zhu Zhuqing's somewhat stiff steps and the struggle on her face, Na'er, who had been holding her hand and walking side by side, smiled playfully.
She gently squeezed Zhu Zhuqing's soft palm, leaned close to her ear, and whispered teasingly, "Zhuqing, now that you've already unwittingly boarded this pirate ship, there's no way you can get off now."
"As for that 'status' issue that's bothering you..."
Na'er smiled, "Isn't that something that's bound to happen sooner or later?"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's face flush instantly, Na'er added fuel to the fire:
"Don't be shy. If you really feel there's no real relationship and you're feeling guilty... how about tonight, when your brother comes back from Sunset Forest, I'll do him a small favor and 'pack' you up and send you to his bed?
We'll make it a done deal, then you'll have a legitimate reason to be together, right?"
"What...what nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhu Zhuqing's usually icy face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato.
She tried to pull her hand back as if burned, her voice barely audible as she retorted, "I...I didn't mean that! And...and I'm still so young..."
"Hey, it's not like I'm really asking you to immediately cross that final line and do those unspeakable things."
Na'er skillfully and gently coaxed, like an experienced "madam":
"It's just about hugging and kissing in bed, doing some 'little games' that everyone likes to play, to enhance your relationship. Don't you... really want to be closer to your brother at all?"
Na'er leaned closer, "I know very well. My brother has actually had feelings for you for a long time, but he's worried that you're a bit aloof and might not be comfortable with things progressing too quickly, so he hasn't said anything yet, thinking he'd wait for things to develop naturally. But..."
Na'er patted Zhu Zhuqing on the shoulder:
"I think that since the atmosphere has already reached this point, and you have such a heavy burden on your mind, why not break the deadlock and use your body to enhance your feelings?
This is definitely the quickest and most effective way!"
"How about it?" Na'er blinked her clear yet mischievous eyes.
"How about... when my brother comes back tonight, I'll really go and lock the door for you?"
"No! Don't go!" Zhu Zhuqing stammered, her face flushed as she looked at Na'er.
"I... wait... I'll wait... in a while..."
"Alright." Na'er didn't force her, but held her little hand tightly and whispered,
"However, you must tell me before you go, otherwise, if your brother loses control and can't stop, you'll suffer."
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