The Young Miss Arrives!
As expected of the most adept at social maneuvering among the "Upper Three Sects," Ning Fengzhi's unwavering act of bowing to a lower-level Soul Master easily wins people's favor.
Even Zhou You would find it hard not to be moved.
The longer he lived in this world, the more he felt the deep-rooted class consciousness among Soul Masters; the difference in rank was the difference in class.
There are still two major realms between Soul King and Soul Saint.
"Sect Master Ning, please don't stand on ceremony. Please rise."
Ning Fengzhi then straightened up, his attitude still respectful. "Please, sir, move into my humble abode."
Surrounded by numerous servants and Soul Master guards, Zhou You and his party were then formally invited into the Ning Residence.
Dugu Yan hid behind Dugu Bo, quietly watching Zhou You, who was in the center of the crowd. He was so much the center of attention, but even so, the expression on Zhou You's face remained unchanged.
To be treated with such courtesy by a group of Titled Douluo is an extraordinary honor. Even if Dugu Yan and inexperienced, she knew the significance of this honor.
But the boy always treated it as an ordinary matter, speaking to everyone as an equal, neither arrogant nor impatient.
She gazed silently at Zhou You's upright figure, her heart gradually racing, and her face flushing as if it were burning.
This made Dugu Yan panic, thinking that she had messed up her Poison Arts again. She quickly tried to calm herself down, but she still couldn't get rid of that strange feeling.
What's wrong with me?
This inexplicable feeling persisted until a figure appeared...
"Dad! Grandpa Jian!"
A petite figure rushed out of the lobby in a flurry of activity.
Ning Fengzhi was chatting with Zhou You when he heard the voice. A helpless smile appeared on his face, but considering that there were guests present, he straightened his expression.
He simply spread his arms slightly, as if waiting for something.
But just as that petite figure was about to reach them, she suddenly turned a corner, bypassed Ning Fengzhi, and fell into Chen Xin's arms.
To the astonishment of Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Dugu Bo, the Bingbing Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who sought nothing but the sword, actually smiled!
Chen Xin smiled and pulled the small figure into her arms, her face almost smoothing out the wrinkles with laughter.
"Is Rong'er getting impatient?"
"Yes, Rong'er has been waiting for you for a long time." The person who came was Ning Fengzhi's only daughter, Ning Rongrong, who just turned 6 years old this year, and was also one of the "Shrek Seven Devils" in the original timeline.
The girl had fair skin and delicate features, a petite figure, and an innate air of nobility. Her exquisite, doll-like eyes held a touch of charming liveliness.
Judging from her appearance, this girl was even more beautiful than Dugu Yan. It was just that she was too young to show her full charm, but her delicate and charming temperament was still eye-catching.
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly at Chen Xin, then made a face at Ning Fengzhi, who looked helpless, and wrinkled her nose slightly. "Hmph! My stinky father won't let Rong'er run around, but Rong'er insists!"
As the only daughter of the sect leader, Ning Rongrong is exceptionally Talent and beautiful, naturally receiving all the love and attention she deserves. In the small Seven Treasure City, she is undoubtedly a favored daughter of heaven.
Fortunately, she is still young. She is a bit willful, but she hasn't developed to the point where she was later called a "Little Demoness".
However, his Martial Soul has already been successfully awakened.
Zhou You's Mental Power was able to detect the faint aura of Martial Soul emanating from him; it was pure, clear, and possessed a natural affinity.
Well, I believe no Soul Master would refuse to get close to a Support System Soul Master.
"Please excuse my poor behavior. This is my daughter, Ning Rongrong. I've spoiled her rotten over the years, so please forgive me."
The atmosphere was harmonious, so no one paid much attention to such a trivial matter.
Ning Rongrong suddenly turned to look at Zhou You, as if she had seen something unusual.
"You're so tall!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed with great curiosity.
This is because Zhou You has a youthful face but a tall and slender build, and from behind, he looks almost no different from an adult.
Zhou You glanced at her but didn't say anything.
"Rong'er, you mustn't be rude! This is Lord of the Clouds, and you must treat him with respect!" Ning Fengzhi said hastily, fearing that his daughter would act willfully again.
"Huh? Is he the really amazing person Daddy was talking about?" Ning Rongrong's eyes darted around, and she suddenly smiled. "Then Rong'er wants to get closer to him."
During this time, she often heard her father, Grandpa Sword, and Grandpa Bone talking about "Lord of the Clouds," and she had been curious about him for a long time.
Although Ning Rongrong is only 6 years old, like other precocious young Soul Masters, she is already able to grasp some important things.
From just a few words exchanged between Ning Fengzhi and the two Titled Douluo, she could tell that "Lord of the Clouds" was a very important figure to their family.
So she jumped off Chen Xin and came to Zhou You, holding the hem of her white skirt in her hands, and Zhou You a ladylike bow.
"Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong. May I ask your name, brother?" Her voice was soft and gentle, and it sounded completely unrelated to "willful".
Zhou You looked down at her, showing no disrespect despite her young age.
"Travel around next Zhou You."
"Can I call you Brother Zhou You?" Ning Rongrong's voice became lively the next second. Before Zhou You could even answer, she stepped forward, grabbed his hand, and tried to run towards the lobby.
Zhou You did not refuse and followed the other person's force to walk inside.
He realized that Ning Rongrong was intentionally trying to help her father befriend this "distinguished guest."
After all, Zhou You's age is rather awkward. Regardless of his education, he is only 12 years old. To outsiders, it would be difficult for him to have anything in common with a group of people whose average age is over fifty.
On the contrary, Ning Rongrong was able to quickly close the distance with him by relying on her "innocence and naivety".
Tsk tsk, as expected of a prestigious sect, they really do start teaching some things from a young age. Zhou You admitted that he had indeed been somewhat prejudiced before.
When it really requires her to be sensible, Ning Rongrong can be very sensible.
"My daughter is unruly; please forgive her, everyone," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile on his face.
Yue Guan gave him a deep look, and said meaningfully, "Sect Master Ning has raised her daughter well. Your sect has a worthy successor. Congratulations."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo, you flatter me." Facing the Titled Douluo, Ning Fengzhi's attitude was upright. "We are truly grateful for your assistance this time, and regardless of the final outcome, the Ning Clan will repay you handsomely!"
Even if Zhou You ultimately cannot solve the problem of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the fact that he can help Chen Xin's cultivation break through is already a great gain for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
This "Lord of the Clouds" truly lives up to his name!
At this point, Ning Fengzhi no longer wanted a one-off deal, but rather to maintain a long-term friendly relationship with them.
Thinking of this, a thought struck him. Come to think of it, this "Lord of the Clouds" and Rong'er were only a few years apart in age, perhaps...
Once a thought arises, some ideas take root.