...
"Besides, even if someone really wants to break off relations and act forcefully, they have to consider the powerful backers they have."
Ning Rongrong counted on her fingers, "Behind him are not only our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather, both titled Douluo, but also Sister Yan Yan's grandfather, Poison Douluo Senior!"
"If he can beat someone, then it's just youthful arrogance causing trouble, and the nobles will just swallow their pride and let it go.
But if he loses and gets beaten up... then things will be in serious trouble!"
Ning Rongrong snorted twice, "Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is, after all, a large and powerful family, and we have to be careful about our behavior.
We can't just tear off the mask and take action like he did.
At most, we can suppress them in terms of business and influence.
But, Sister Yan Yan's grandfather doesn't care about any of that!"
"Senior Poison Douluo and Brother Xuanhao have an incredibly close relationship; they're practically friends despite their age difference.
If he were to find out that Xuanhao has been bullied, what would happen?"
Ning Rongrong lowered her voice, mimicking a sinister tone:
"Once the Azure Phosphorus Serpent King releases its poison, massacring a city and wiping out an entire clan will be a matter of minutes.
At that time, no matter what kind of royalty or noble family you are, in the face of this deadly poison, all living beings will be equal!"
"Therefore, there is now an unwritten consensus among the powerful and influential circles in Tiandou City."
"If you can't beat him, you can only obediently take the beating and admit defeat when he bangs on your door in the middle of the night."
"Those who can beat him wouldn't dare lay a finger on him!"
After hearing this irrefutable, utterly illogical argument, Tang San stood before the magnificent golden doors of the auction house, falling into deep silence.
Seeing Tang San's expression, Ning Rongrong leaned closer and whispered:
"Xiao San, I actually know that because of Xiao Wu, you still have a deep-seated resentment towards Brother Xuan Hao, which is why you rejected his offer before."
"But whether you admit it or not, as long as you're still living on this continent, you'll eventually have to face him!"
Ning Rongrong's eyes turned serious.
"Even if you don't work for him now, even if you do make a name for yourself on your own in the future, have you thought about this?"
"If you live a mediocre life and only achieve so much, he might just treat you as a passerby and ignore you.
But if you become a big shot and a local tyrant... given his temper of liking to trample the strong underfoot, he will definitely come knocking on your door to test your strength!"
"Just recently, he even wrecked the territory of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the three great sects in the world! We were all there watching."
"What?! The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan's territory has been vandalized?!"
Tang San's expression froze, his eyes filled with disbelief.
That's a long-established sect with the world's number one beast martial spirit and a profound heritage!
"It's more than just being smashed," Ning Rongrong said, pursing her lips.
"That day, this guy almost leveled their mountain gate.
Although he can't beat that old dragon Yu Yuanzhen yet, with his cultivation speed, how many more years do you think he can keep going?"
"You've witnessed his strength firsthand.
Think about it carefully, once he reaches the Title Douluo level, who in this world... will be able to stop him?"
Tang San fell completely silent.
He frantically calculated in his mind, only to realize with despair that, facing that all-around monster who could take on challenges of higher levels as easily as eating and drinking, once he reached his peak... no one could stop him!
Seeing that Tang San had taken it to heart, Ning Rongrong continued to persuade him:
"Little San, although some things may sound harsh, being born in this era is a tragedy for all the geniuses on the continent, and even for those old powers."
"Given the path he's taking and his lawless attitude, the future landscape of the Soul Master world, and even the entire continent, will definitely undergo earth-shattering changes because of him.
In the face of such a great tide of the times, you really don't need to take a little emotional setback too seriously."
Ning Rongrong patted him on the shoulder and spoke earnestly, acting as his confidante:
"As the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea, why be hung up on just one?
Xiao Wu is nice, but hasn't she already found someone she loves?
You should look to the future!"
"Honestly, if you're open-minded, I can totally introduce you to other girls!"
Tang San paused for a moment, "No need, I don't have any plans for that yet. My focus is still on cultivation."
"Oh, don't be shy!" Ning Rongrong persisted. "You can tell me what kind of person you like.
I have a lot of connections in Tiandou City, and I can definitely find out for you!
Do you like someone like Xiao Wu who is unruly, lively, and cute, or someone who is gentle, sweet, and dependent?"
Seeing Tang San's embarrassed expression and silence, Ning Rongrong sighed and adopted a world-weary tone:
"Honestly, feelings are only truly pure at our age."
In a few years, when everyone has grown up, there will be more and more family interests to consider and more and more pros and cons to weigh.
How much sincerity will remain in the relationship?
While you're young, you should really enjoy life!
"Isn't life just an experience?
Whether it's unparalleled cultivation or unmatched power, in the end, you can't take it with you when you're born or when you die.
The most important thing in life is to be happy!"
Ning Rongrong became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, as if she had transformed into a life mentor who had seen through life and death:
"People don't only die when they get old; accidents can happen at any time.
Maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after, maybe you'll trip and fall when you go out, or even choke to death while drinking water!"
"So don't always put pressure on yourself with grand future goals.
Living each day to the fullest is the most authentic thing to do."
If you can't even live your life properly right now, and are filled with anxiety and conflict, how can you possibly control your future?
Hearing these words, which were both thought-provoking and reeked of hedonism and unorthodoxy, Tang San's expression became very unnatural.
He looked Ning Rongrong up and down, his eyes filled with undisguised suspicion:
"Who said these words?"
Ning Rongrong, who was lost in her own thoughts, twitched slightly at the corner of her eye.
"What do you mean?
Do you think I can't say something as philosophical as this?"
Tang San shook his head. "Based on my understanding and impression of you, you can't possibly have such a mindset that disregards worldly rules."
Ning Rongrong's pretty face instantly turned bright red.
She was speechless for a while, and in the end, all she could do was roll her eyes in exasperation.
"Alright, alright, you're smart, okay? Xuanhao said it!"
Hearing Ning Rongrong angrily blurt out Xuan Hao's name, the strange feeling in Tang San's heart finally dissipated.
He nodded, finding this to be quite reasonable.
After all, given Xuan Hao's unrestrained and arrogant style, which disregards all heroes, it's perfectly in line with his character that he could utter such unconventional, hedonistic yet insightful words.
But...
Tang San gave a bitter laugh to himself.
Not everyone can live as freely and recklessly as that monster Xuan Hao.
Being carefree requires absolute strength and confidence to back it up!
Xuan Hao can be carefree because he has extraordinary talent that is unparalleled on the continent, terrifying strength that is enough to crush the older generation of powerhouses, and even a powerful background that makes the entire Heaven Dou Royal Family and the Spirit Hall have to take him seriously.
He has the right to disregard all rules and the right to talk about "life is an experience, and living is about being happy".
This is the privilege of the strong.
But Tang San doesn't have this privilege, and in fact, most people in the world don't have this qualification!
He carries a heavy secret, an obsession with living two lives, and a grand dream to restore the glory of the Tang Clan.
Now, there's another complex grudge from the Haotian Sect that they don't know how to deal with.
He didn't have Xuan Hao's strength to disregard all rules, so he had to proceed cautiously, be patient, and lie low.
Who doesn't want to live happily?
Who doesn't want to be like Xuan Hao, doing whatever they want and settling scores as they please?
But cruel reality wouldn't allow Tang San to do that.
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