The thought that this powerful Su Zui was his son-in-law made Ning Fengzhi feel exceptionally good.
However, not long after, a faint sense of unease once again crept into Ning Fengzhi rain season.
His fingertips gently traced the delicate lines of the letter paper, and he began to secretly make plans in his mind.
"However, most of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's industries and connections are now rooted within the Heaven Dou Empire."
"If I were to rashly relocate the center of my industrial power to the territory of Spirit City, it would definitely cause a huge commotion, and might even shake the entire Heaven Dou Empire and arouse the emperor's suspicion."
Ning Fengzhi's concerns were not unfounded.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a very wide range of interests.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is involved in the entire Heaven Dou Empire's restaurant industry, jewelry industry, Soul Fighting Arena industry, and even trade markets.
It can be said that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's businesses have permeated every aspect of life in the entire empire.
Ning Fengzhi sighed, his mind racing with plans.
"Xue Ye was already wary of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, after all, our sect not only boasts unparalleled strength, but also has two Titled Douluos overseeing it."
"If this suspicion deepens again, the conflict between me and Xue Ye will escalate, and the consequences will be unimaginable."
Then, a polite and courteous figure involuntarily appeared in Ning Fengzhi's mind, which made him even more conflicted.
"Furthermore, my connection with Xue Qinghe, the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, is now far too deep."
"Over the years, I have invested too many top-tier resources and core connections in Qinghe. My relationship with him in Baoding is already deeply rooted."
"If we suddenly stop now, all our previous investments will be in vain. Such a huge loss is something our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect simply cannot afford."
On one side is Su Zui, a son-in-law with unparalleled talent who is destined to become Super Douluo.
On the other side is the sect's experience, which has been rooted for many years.
Flender really didn't want to choose! Why did he have to choose just one? He really wanted them all.
Tormented by this dilemma, Ning Fengzhi began to fantasize.
He was fantasizing about how wonderful it would be if Crown Prince Xue Qinghe were also a member of the Spirit Hall!
Then, Ning Fengzhi seemed to laugh at his own absurd idea.
"Sigh, it seems I've really been too tired lately. Xue Qinghe is the crown prince of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the successor to the next Heaven Dou Emperor."
"How could he possibly be from the Spirit Hall? I'm so confused! Am I really getting old?"
Just as Ning Fengzhi was mocking himself, a powerful and resonant voice suddenly rang out.
The sound seemed to appear out of nowhere, echoing and reverberating from all directions; there was only vibration, no wind.
Even the glass window frames began to tremble slightly.
"Charm!"
"Are you really that heartless? Letting Rongrong, a young girl, suffer alone out there?"
"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School boasts a ten-thousand-year history, and I and Old Bones personally teach it. How could it be inferior to that little-known Shrek Academy?"
"No, I won't feel at ease. I'll go there right now and bring Rongrong back to the sect tonight. I won't let him suffer any injustice outside."
As the voice faded, a figure dressed in pristine white slowly emerged from the back hall.
This man's hair and beard were as white as snow, with a long white beard that hung down to his chest, neatly and cleanly styled.
Although his hair and beard were completely white, his face was as delicate and rosy as a newborn baby's, his skin was flawless, and his eyes were bright and piercing.
His star-like eyes held boundless sharpness and the sword-like aura of spring.
Even when he was standing still, pure sword energy flowed around him. Just by standing there, he filled the entire study with a chilling atmosphere.
This person is none other than the number one swordsman of the Douluo Continent, the towering white jade pillar supporting the sea and the purple-gold beam of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, and the Sword Douluo who possesses the top-level Martial Soul Seven Kill Sword Douluo, Sword Dao Chen Xin!
As soon as Sword Douluo finished speaking, he walked over to Ning Fengzhi's side, sat down in the armchair next to him, and his eyes were full of dissatisfaction with Ning Fengzhi.
"What do you think of my suggestion? If you agree, I'll go to the Shrek Academy right now and bring Rongrong back."
Hearing Sword Douluo's words, Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly.
My Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu are great in every way, except they spoil Rongrong too much, making the child completely unruly.
Ning Fengzhi patiently explained, "Uncle Jian, it's precisely because you and Uncle Long spoil Rongrong so much that it's almost causing problems that I'm sending her out to gain experience."
"As the saying goes, no rainbow appears without rain. Didn't we all have to overcome our own difficulties step by step back then? Rongrong is, after all, the next sect leader, and he can't grow up in a greenhouse."
"With you two Titled Douluos protecting Rongrong in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, everyone will only fawn over her."
"If this continues, not only will Rongrong become arrogant and ignorant of the wickedness of people, but she will also develop a willful and reckless nature. How will she be able to shoulder the responsibility of the entire sect in the future?"
"I am Rongrong's biological father, and I love Rongrong too, but parental love has a long-term perspective! Rongrong cannot be a little princess forever; one day she will have to shoulder the responsibility of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"I don't want Rongrong to be anyone's princess; I want Rongrong to become a qualified sect leader!"
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo immediately frowned and raised his hand to interrupt, his face full of resentment.
"Alright, alright, don't you even consider how old Rongrong is? Why do you have to send him out to gain experience right now?"
"You're only sixty years old now, and my old bones and I are not even a hundred. The two of us can protect Rongrong for several more decades. If my cultivation breaks through, I can even protect her for a hundred years."
Why did you have to kick Rongrong out of the house so early?
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression also became serious.
"Uncle Jian, my mind is made up on this matter; there's no need for further explanation."
"No matter what, unless something major happens, I will not go to bring Rongrong back. You and Uncle Long are also not allowed to go to Shrek to interfere with his training. This is my order."
Ning Fengzhi's tone softened afterward, and he earnestly assured Sword Douluo again and again.
"Uncle Jian, I assure you Rongrong's safety; there's no need to worry."
"Flender, the dean of the Shrek Academy, was the Flying Corner of the Golden Iron Triangle back in the day. I've already sent someone to contact Dean Flender; he'll take care of Rongrong at the academy."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's resolute words, Sword Douluo had no way to refute them.
Ning Fengzhi is, after all, the sect leader. Since he has already given the order, I, as an elder, have no reason not to obey.
Sword Douluo was seething with anger, but had nowhere to vent it, so he let out a heavy, cold snort.
"Fine, fine. I'll do as you say for now, but if Rongrong suffers even the slightest injustice outside, I'll hold you responsible."
After speaking, Sword Douluo slowly stood up, stretched his muscles and shoulders, and the sharp sword energy that had been dormant for a long time slowly flowed around him.
He said calmly, "These old bones of mine haven't sparred with anyone in a long time, and my swordsmanship has become a bit rusty. I'm going to find Old Bone Dragon to stretch my legs and have a spar!"
"That old guy actually said a few days ago that he missed Rongrong more than I did! That's outrageous! In the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile, I'm the one who misses Rongrong the most!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sword Douluo's figure flashed, as fast as lightning, and he disappeared from the study.
He appeared and disappeared without a trace, free and unrestrained, leaving only a faint glint of sword light lingering in the study.
Watching Sword Douluo's figure disappear, Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly.
Throughout the entire Douluo Continent, only Chen Xin and Gu Rong dared to criticize Ning Fengzhi so recklessly.
Both of them are veterans of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; they joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in their fifties and have been there for forty years.
It can be said that the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has reached its current grand scale thanks to the efforts of Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Chen Xin.
After Sword Douluo left, Ning Fengzhi's study returned to its usual tranquility.
Ning Fengzhi slowly raised his eyes, gazing at the vast sky outside the window. The gentle and refined demeanor of the past had completely vanished from his eyes, replaced by an endless depth.
His mind raced with countless schemes, and a myriad of plans quietly began to form.
He had never revealed a single thing about Su Zui to Sword Bone Douluo.
After all, he knew these two elders too well.
These two are extremely protective of their own, especially when it comes to spoiling Ning Rongrong; they completely indulge her to the extreme.
If they found out about Su Zui's existence, and that Su Zui had abducted their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's little princess, the two of them would probably teleport straight to the Shrek Academy.
Ning Fengzhi kept muttering to himself.
"Su Zui..."
"Spirit Hall..."
"The future... son-in-law?"
Ning Fengzhi fingers gently tapped on the glass armrest, the crisp sound echoing slowly in the study, spreading outwards in layers.