96: Ning Fengzhi: The cotton-padded jacket is exposed to the wind?

"Dad!"

In the small courtyard, a joyful sound suddenly chirped, and a figure ran over, her small green dress fluttering like a dancing butterfly.

"You girl, you came to Heavenly Dou City but weren't willing to go home."

"If the School didn't have some influence in Heavenly Dou City, even I wouldn't know you came to Heavenly Dou City."

Ning Fengzhi's face was stern and upright, but his eyes still showed the gentle kindness of a father, clearly showing his deep affection for Ning Rongrong.

Rongrong's father?

Is the person in front of me the School Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School??

Zhu Zhuqing was secretly startled, thinking that compared to her father's grand and steady demeanor, Rongrong was still far behind.

"Hehe, didn't I come back?" Ning Rongrong happily ran over, opening her arms.

Seeing the sweet little princess asking for a hug, Ning Fengzhi's eyes softened, and he slightly extended his hands.

Suddenly, Ning Rongrong changed direction midway and threw herself into Bone Douluo's arms.

"Bone Grandpa, I missed you so much~"

Ning Fengzhi's hands froze in mid-air, extremely awkward, and he glared at the playful Ning Rongrong with annoyance.

But Ning Rongrong wasn't finished. She forced a few tears from the corners of her eyes, looking mournful, and almost choked up.

"Bone Grandpa, you don't know~"

"The Shrek Academy my dad sent me to is a dirty academy. The students there often go to brothels to play with women, and even their eyes when looking at me weren't right."

"Not only that, the headmaster and others prioritize the academy's interests above all else, acting completely unreasonably."

"Wuwuwu, if it weren't for my great fortune, I might never have gotten out and wouldn't have seen you again."

Hearing this, Bone Douluo's heart almost melted. His originally gaunt and gloomy appearance became bright and warm, his deep-set pupils glowing brightly, and he gently stroked her head.

"Alright, alright~"

"From now on, don't listen to your father. Let's stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. With me and your Sword Grandpa protecting you, no one will dare to bully you anymore!"

The heartbroken Bone Douluo glared coldly at Ning Fengzhi, thinking, 'Look at the mess you've made.'

That protective behavior seemed even more intense than Ning Fengzhi's, her actual father.

He and Chen Xin had no descendants, and they had already come to regard Ning Rongrong as their own. As the saying goes, the affection for the next generation is deeper. The two of them had no expectations or pressure on Rongrong and had always been against her going out for training.

Now, hearing Ning Rongrong's miserable experience, they felt even more guilty and indignant, naturally not giving Ning Fengzhi a good look.

Ning Fengzhi awkwardly rubbed his nose, "Um, Bone Uncle, don't listen to Rongrong's nonsense."

"She didn't suffer much at Shrek Academy; she almost tore down the academy itself."

Bone Douluo snorted domineeringly, "If it's torn down, it's torn down, what's the big deal?"

"Even if that lousy broken academy isn't torn down, I, this old man, would definitely not let them off lightly!"

Bleah, Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue at Ning Fengzhi, looking mischievous and arrogant, which left Ning Fengzhi speechless.

Thinking of Bone Grandpa's meaning, Ning Rongrong, who didn't want to go back, smiled awkwardly.

"Um."

"Going back to the School is out of the question. I have other things to do outside. I'll go back after I finish being busy."

Bone Douluo was about to continue persuading, when suddenly Ning Rongrong, like a loach, had already slipped out and moved to Zhu Zhuqing's side.

Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly and took Zhu Zhuqing's arm, "Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is my good friend, Zhu Zhuqing."

"Zhuqing, this is my dad and my Bone Grandpa. I mentioned them to you before. Sword Grandpa probably didn't come today."

Zhu Zhuqing respectfully bowed slightly. Regardless of strength or status, they were elders, and the proper etiquette was observed.

"Greetings, School Master Ning and Senior Bone Douluo!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his smile light and gentle, "Rongrong has been spoiled at home. She probably caused you a lot of trouble these past few days."

"If she suddenly throws a tantrum, you don't need to worry about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's reputation. Just deal with it as you see fit. I won't protect her."

"Since she recognizes you as a friend, you two are interacting as friends. Naturally, we won't talk about status. From now on, just call me Uncle Ning."

Unexpectedly, Ning Fengzhi, the dignified School Master, was so easygoing and reasonable. Zhu Zhuqing instantly felt reassured and softly hummed in response.

Although it was their first meeting, Zhu Zhuqing's calmness and rationality greatly pleased Ning Fengzhi.

You become like the company you keep. If Rongrong could learn a bit of her steady mindset, that would be excellent. Having such a friend made him feel very at ease.

As for Ning Fengzhi's act of 'revealing her shortcomings,' Ning Rongrong's small eyes were full of disdain, and she pouted her small mouth and turned her back.

"Hmph, I originally wanted to give you a surprise, but now it seems completely unnecessary!"

Having experience, Bone Douluo Gu Rong immediately started coaxing, "Oh, a surprise? What surprise does Rongrong have for Bone Grandpa?"

Giving Gu Rong a knowing look, Ning Rongrong raised her chin proudly.

"Here, see for yourselves."

Her jade hand gently lifted, and a brilliant blue light bloomed. A Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared before everyone.

The treasure light shimmered, radiating an air of nobility.

Ning Rongrong's aura also changed, surrounded by radiant light, like a pure and crystal-clear little fairy. Three Soul Rings rose from beneath her feet.

"Soul Venerable?!"

"Rongrong, you broke through to Soul Venerable?"

Gu Rong's face instantly turned marvelous. He remembered that when Ning Rongrong left home, her level was only 26. Looking at her Soul Power level now, it should be 36.

This...

In less than two months, her cultivation increased by ten levels?

Ning Fengzhi's heart burned with excitement. His excellent composure prevented him from showing it too obviously, only his calm eyes flashing with extreme surprise.

"What do you mean Soul Venerable..."

Ning Rongrong smiled smugly, tilting her head, her eyes sparkling, "Didn't you notice anything else that's different?"

Huh?

The two were stunned, something else?

The sharp-eyed Ning Fengzhi quickly noticed the change in Ning Fengzhi's Martial Soul and finally couldn't hold back, exclaiming in surprise.

"This is... the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda??"

Gu Rong's face changed drastically, and he looked over. Indeed, the original seven-story seven-colored treasure pagoda had become a nine-story nine-colored one.

The two looked at each other, seeing the shock and surprise in each other's eyes.

Taking a slight breath, Ning Fengzhi's face was solemn and serious, "Rongrong, honestly, what exactly happened to your Martial Soul?"

Ning Rongrong quickly explained the matter. Hearing that a single medicinal herb not only increased her Soul Power but also evolved the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the two were greatly astonished.

"Dad, you don't know. To get a celestial herb (lying), Senior Poison Douluo took out all his belongings and also agreed to be at someone's beck and call for ten years."

"Even the treasures on me were emptied, and I also agreed to many conditions from a certain person. The School's method of split control was also handed over, and there's still a lot missing now..."

Ning Rongrong's eyes bulged, her meaning clear. You have to pay me to make up for it.

"Alright, tell me yourself, what else did you promise?"

Ning Fengzhi asked calmly, his eyes subtly glancing at Su Ye.

If anyone had such ability, it must be him, who can rival a Title Douluo as a Soul Venerable.

As for the method of split control, it wasn't actually precious. Such a heaven-and-earth treasure was priceless. Any cost was acceptable; their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would definitely not let it go.

If there was another one...

Ning Fengzhi secretly vowed to obtain it.

Ning Rongrong blinked her Kasilan big eyes.

"Um, I also promised one million gold coins..."

"Okay."

"And I also gave away our Four Directions Chamber of Commerce, Dad, you won't be angry, right?"

Ning Fengzhi: "...".