Consider It Rong Rong's Tuition

"Oh?"

Ning Fengzhi was immediately intrigued when he heard that.

It was fine if Ye Feiyang wanted to leave this place. Ning Fengzhi also felt that this place was indeed rather shabby and unworthy of Ye Feiyang's abilities.

"May I ask where Dean Ye intends to go? If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask."

Ye Feiyang explained,

"My two disciples are both close to level thirty. Once they obtain their soul rings, I will take them away from here."

"I haven't decided exactly where to go yet. Perhaps I'll first visit Heaven Dou City to assess the situation."

As Ye Feiyang spoke, he seemed to suddenly think of something. He glanced at Ning Fengzhi and secretly calculated, Isn't there a ready-made, useful lackey right here?

"Speaking of that, Sect Master Ning, there is indeed a small matter in which I may need your help."

"Please speak freely, Dean Ye. There is no need to stand on ceremony with me." Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile. In his view, it was a good thing that Ye Feiyang was willing to ask for help. If Ye Feiyang wanted nothing at all, he would be harder to deal with.

Ye Feiyang did not beat around the bush and directly explained his purpose. "To be honest, although this place bears the name of an academy, it does not even have proper registration or qualifications..."

Ning Fengzhi immediately understood. Such a trivial matter took no more than a word from him. "Simple. Leave it to me. I guarantee it will be handled properly."

Ye Feiyang was delighted. It seemed this matter was settled.

He continued, "Here's the situation. I intend to form a Soul Master team and participate in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. I can't have us unable to register because of qualification issues. That would be embarrassing."

"Hahaha~ Dean Ye, rest assured!"

Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily. "I will definitely handle this properly for you. I won't let you worry over such a minor matter!"

Seeing how readily Ning Fengzhi agreed to help, Ye Feiyang quickly clasped his hands in thanks. "Then I'll have to trouble Sect Master Ning. By the way, how much will these procedures cost?"

How could Ning Fengzhi possibly care about such a small sum?

Besides, that little expense was nowhere near enough to repay Ye Feiyang for nurturing his daughter.

He repeatedly shook his head and waved his hand. "Dean Ye, there is no need to mention costs for such a small matter. It is merely a simple favor."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two settled the matter.

The atmosphere in the little courtyard immediately relaxed considerably.

With the immediate trouble resolved without having to spend his own money, Ye Feiyang was naturally in high spirits.

He called toward the distance, "Zhuqing, why are you so lacking in awareness? Hurry up and make us a pot of good tea!"

Zhu Zhuqing, who had been silently watching from afar, could not help twitching the corner of her mouth when she heard that.

How had this become her fault?

Still, judging from her teacher's tone, he was clearly in a very good mood. She would not argue with him this time. As long as he was happy, that was enough.

She did not dare delay and quickly answered before turning to prepare the tea.

Ning Fengzhi could not help secretly grumbling to himself, It looks like if I had refused to help just now, I probably would not even have gotten a cup of tea, would I?

With the serious matter concluded, Bone Douluo, who had long been unable to hold back, finally found a chance to interject.

He looked Ye Feiyang up and down, his voice low and weighty.

"Boy, your aura is steady, and your Soul Power foundation should be decent. What realm are you at now? Do you need this old man to give you a few pointers?"

Although Gu Rong spoke with the bearing of a senior, his words also carried a hint of warning. He wanted to use the opportunity to display the strength behind Ning Rongrong.

When he saw Ye Feiyang ordering Ning Rongrong around earlier, he had already wanted to do this. He himself had never had the heart to order Rong Rong about like that, yet this brat had actually treated Rong Rong like a maid. It left him deeply displeased.

The moment Ye Feiyang heard this, he was delighted. Wasn't this a free sparring partner delivered right to his doorstep?

As for instruction? He was not bragging, but he truly did not need anyone to instruct him. Still, sparring was no problem.

He knew very well how much Bone Douluo doted on Ning Rongrong. Bone Douluo probably could not stand seeing him order her around and was feeling unhappy about it.

Unhappy? A teasing smile curled across Ye Feiyang's lips.

Perfect. He was best at curing all kinds of "unhappiness."

"Oh? Bone Douluo is willing to instruct me? That would be wonderful."

"Come, come, let's not be so restrained here. Let's go to the woods in the distance and have a proper spar. I'd also like to learn your remarkable techniques."

He had been looking for a chance to show himself before these two and let them know that he was no easy target.

Besides, Xiao Wu's identity had already been exposed. The two before him presumably already knew.

He could not yet figure out what they were thinking. If he wanted to dispel any concerns they might have, the best way was to let them witness his strength firsthand.

And incidentally tell them that Xiao Wu was under his protection.

Gu Rong did not react for a moment.

He had only said it casually, intending to give this junior a little warning as an elder. He had not truly planned to fight the brat.

Why was this brat so incapable of taking a hint? Had he truly not heard the hidden meaning in his words, or was he deliberately pressing his luck?

But the words had already left his mouth. As a Titled Douluo, if he backed down now, would he not lose all face?

"Good! You've got guts!"

Gu Rong snorted, his tone carrying a trace of defiance. "Then let's go! I'll show you what a true powerhouse is!"

Ning Fengzhi helplessly smiled and shook his head at the side. "Uncle Bone, just stop at the right point. Don't damage everyone's goodwill."

"Fengzhi, do you take me for a three-year-old?" Gu Rong was somewhat displeased. Why did he feel as though he were being treated like someone who did not know better?

"I know my limits. Do you think I would have the heart to make Rong Rong sad?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure flickered and vanished from where he stood like a phantom.

Ye Feiyang chuckled softly. This Gu Rong really knows how to throw a little tantrum.

He immediately unleashed his movement technique and followed after him like a shadow.

Zhu Zhuqing had just come out carrying the freshly brewed tea when she saw two figures flash over the courtyard wall and vanish from sight in an instant.

"Teacher, where are you going?"

She called out loudly, but received no response. The two had already disappeared without a trace.

Ning Fengzhi, standing beside her, smiled and beckoned to her. "Girl, don't worry. They are only going to spar. Would you like to see your teacher spar?"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded repeatedly without hesitation. "Yes! Uncle Ning, may I go?"

"Of course. Let's go. I also want to see just how strong Dean Ye truly is..."

Ning Fengzhi lightly swept his sleeve, and a gentle force of Soul Power lifted Zhu Zhuqing as they swiftly shot toward the direction where the two had vanished.

In an empty clearing outside the village, Gu Rong and Ye Feiyang stood facing each other.

"Boy, show your soul rings! This old man will not bully—"

Gu Rong habitually wanted to put on the airs of a senior, but his words suddenly caught in his throat before he could finish.

The soul rings beneath Ye Feiyang's feet slowly pulsed. Immediately afterward, seven soul rings quietly emerged: purple, purple, purple, purple, black, black, black. They shone brilliantly beneath the sunlight.

Gu Rong's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "Boy! Y-your first two soul rings are purple?"

Was that even reasonable?

This soul ring configuration, which completely defied Soul Master common sense, had utterly overturned his understanding!

The words at the tip of his tongue were instantly choked back, and for a moment, he could not say anything.

That extraordinary soul ring configuration alone was enough to prove that the young man before him was far from ordinary!

What was more, he had already reached the Soul Saint realm at such a young age. Such talent was simply unheard of.

The trace of disdain in his heart instantly vanished as he began to reassess Ye Feiyang.

At that moment, Ning Fengzhi arrived with Zhu Zhuqing.

When he saw Ye Feiyang's soul ring configuration, his pupils abruptly contracted as shock appeared on his face.

"Girl, your teacher's soul rings..." He could not help looking toward Zhu Zhuqing, his tone carrying a question.

Zhu Zhuqing silently shook her head. Her eyes were also filled with confusion, but her tone remained respectful. "Uncle Ning, I do not know much about my teacher's affairs. If you wish to know, it would be better to ask Teacher personally later."

Regarding anything about Ye Feiyang, unless he gave permission, she would not say a single unnecessary word.

In truth, she was equally filled with curiosity. When she first met her teacher, his first two soul rings had still been yellow. The second time she saw him, his first soul ring had become purple. Now, his first two soul rings had both become purple.

Could her teacher's soul rings grow along with his strength? Countless questions lingered in her heart.

At that moment, she wanted answers more than anyone. That agonizing, scratching feeling was even more unbearable than being stopped right at the edge.

Ning Fengzhi gently nodded after hearing that. Knowing he could get nothing from Zhu Zhuqing, he did not press further and turned his gaze back to the battlefield.

Seeing that Gu Rong was still dazed, Ye Feiyang could not help urging him, "Bone Douluo, stop spacing out. Are we fighting or not? Rong Rong will be back from buying vegetables soon, and I still need to hurry back to cook."

Gu Rong finally came back to his senses, only for Ye Feiyang's words to leave him fuming. "Good! Good! Good, you brat!"

This brat actually spoke to a senior with such disrespect. It was truly infuriating!

However, he no longer dared to underestimate Ye Feiyang. Nine soul rings burst forth behind him, and a powerful aura of Soul Power instantly swept outward, making even the surrounding air seem to freeze.

Ye Feiyang knew very well that Gu Rong was renowned for his unfathomable spatial abilities and extraordinary mobility.

He was somewhat uncertain whether his domain could trap Gu Rong.

Even so, he still chose to open with his Fifth Soul Skill. There was nothing wrong with being cautious when facing someone of a higher realm.

"Fifth Soul Skill—Boundless Sword Tomb!"

An invisible domain instantly spread out, enveloping the two of them within it.

"A domain?"

Gu Rong was shocked once again. He had never expected this brat to have mastered a domain, and judging by its range and aura, it was no ordinary domain.

"Boy, you've got some skills. Not bad, not bad."

"You flatter me."

A mischievous smile appeared on Ye Feiyang's lips, his tone practically begging to be punched. "From now on, let's see how long it takes you to break my domain."

The instant he finished speaking, sword qi filled the domain!

While maintaining the domain, Ye Feiyang continuously unleashed other soul skills to harass Gu Rong.

Dense, razor-sharp sword qi was everywhere, attacking Gu Rong from every tricky and unpredictable angle.

Gu Rong moved with ghostlike agility, relying on his superb mobility to weave and evade through the gaps in the sword qi. Several times, he narrowly avoided fatal strikes.

Yet trapped within Ye Feiyang's domain, there would inevitably come a time when he could not dodge. His robe was cut open in several places by sword qi, revealing the armor beneath.

What made him feel even more stifled was that whenever he tried to gather Soul Power and unleash a powerful soul skill, Ye Feiyang's "Sixth Soul Skill—Law Severing Strike" would strike at that moment, forcibly interrupting his casting.

He could not understand what was happening. He only felt the circulation of Soul Power inside him suddenly become obstructed, making his soul skills impossible to use.

That feeling of being suppressed at every turn filled Gu Rong with rage.

Fortunately, he had no old injuries. Once he was truly provoked, he simply endured several sword qi strikes head-on, erupted with vast Soul Power, and forcibly tore apart the domain!

Ye Feiyang had not actually fought with the intent to kill. He had held back some of his strength and had not gone all out.

After all, if they truly fought to the point of anger, Ning Rongrong would be the one upset in the end.

The two exchanged blows across the clearing, their soul skills constantly colliding. Powerful shockwaves rolled outward in layer after layer, shaking the surrounding trees until they rustled violently.

Gu Rong, who had initially wanted to show mercy, was horrified to discover that even when using Soul Saint-level Soul Power, he was completely no match for Ye Feiyang!

Even after raising his strength to the Soul Douluo level, he was still suppressed step by step, with no ability to fight back!

In the end, Bone Douluo could no longer care about saving face and directly unleashed the full strength of a Titled Douluo!

Yet even then, he discovered that he still found it difficult to defeat the seven-ringed Soul Saint before him.

Given the current situation, even if he won by luck in the end, it would still be an unfair victory.

But he absolutely could not lose. If he lost to a Soul Saint, where would he put his old face?

He truly could not swallow this humiliation.

He secretly regretted it. If I had gone all out from the beginning, I would not have ended up in such a passive position.

This fight was becoming far too unbearable.

As Gu Rong fought, he gritted his teeth inwardly. I cannot be the only one to suffer such humiliation! That old sword blank Chen Xin must get a taste of this someday!

Even at a moment like this, he was still thinking of Chen Xin. The two truly deserved to be lifelong rivals. Even now, he did not forget to drag the other into the mess.

Meanwhile, Ye Feiyang was fighting with complete exhilaration.

It was rare to have such a good opportunity to spar with someone of Gu Rong's caliber, especially when the other party would not fight to the death. It was simply the finest whetstone.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, he continuously honed the coordination between his soul skills and cultivation techniques, familiarizing himself with all manner of combat methods.

A sparring partner this good was impossible to find even with a lantern!

Only Gu Rong himself knew just how difficult this fight was for him.

On the surface, he still had to maintain the relaxed demeanor of a senior and preserve his dignity.

Inside, he had already cursed Ye Feiyang countless times. This brat is simply a monster! This child will one day rise like a dragon from the abyss. His future is limitless!

But Ye Feiyang did not call for a stop, and Gu Rong could not bring himself to stop it first. He could only grit his teeth and continue.

After that, he began casting meaningful looks toward Ning Fengzhi, as if his eyes were saying, You know what to do. Hurry and get me out of this.

Ning Fengzhi slightly frowned at the side and quickly sensed that something was wrong. "Why does it feel... as though Uncle Bone is asking me for help?"

Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, watched with surging excitement, her eyes shining brilliantly.

She knew her teacher was strong, but she had never imagined he could be strong enough to fight Bone Douluo on equal footing!

He was truly powerful—absurdly powerful! An intense sense of pride rose in her heart.

Look, that is my teacher. Amazing, isn't he?

Just as Ning Fengzhi was considering how to intervene, his gaze suddenly caught sight of something in the distance. He immediately sighed in relief. The reinforcements are here.

"Teacher, it's time to go home and cook!"

A crisp voice rang out. Ning Rongrong appeared within sight, carrying a basket of vegetables as she skipped toward them.

Ye Feiyang had been fighting to his heart's content. Only after hearing that call did he reluctantly stop.

He immediately put on a smile and sensibly clasped his hands. "Bone Douluo's strength is exceptional. Even after giving it my all, I could not gain the slightest advantage. I lost this spar."

Hearing that, Gu Rong was instantly overjoyed. He secretly rejoiced, This brat finally has some sense. At least he did not make me look too bad.

He immediately sighed in relief and let out a hearty laugh. "Hahaha~ Boy, not bad! The younger generation is truly formidable, and your future is boundless!"

"Later, I'll introduce you to an old sword blank. You can spar with him too. It will definitely benefit you."

Ye Feiyang continued smiling and promptly replied, "Then I must thank Bone Douluo for your support."

Ning Fengzhi secretly found it amusing at the side. What support? Gu Rong had clearly suffered a setback and wanted to drag someone else into it.

However, Ning Fengzhi's self-control was excellent. His face remained calm and unruffled, revealing not the slightest anomaly.

Although Zhu Zhuqing did not completely understand what had happened, it did not affect her admiration for her teacher in the slightest. At that moment, her worship of him had soared to an entirely new height.

Ning Rongrong ran over with a radiant smile and affectionately hugged Ye Feiyang's arm. "Teacher, did Bone Grandfather bully you?"

Ye Feiyang pretended to be angry. "Don't talk nonsense! Your Bone Grandfather was sparring with me and giving me guidance. How can that be called bullying?"

"Be more polite to your father and your two grandfathers from now on. If I find out you are being disrespectful again, just see if I don't teach you a lesson!"

Ning Rongrong immediately pouted and said coquettishly, "Teacher, how can you be like this? I'm still a child!"

Ye Feiyang smiled and patted the back of her head. "Even children have to learn to grow up! Come on, let's go home and cook!"

He walked at the front, followed by Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong tacitly slowed their pace and trailed behind.

"Uncle Bone, just now..." Ning Fengzhi asked in a lowered voice, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

Gu Rong looked at Ye Feiyang's retreating back, his expression complicated and inscrutable.

Ye Feiyang had given him plenty of face just now, completely changing his opinion of the boy. "This kid is truly impressive. With his current strength, if we really fought to the death, I might not necessarily be able to defeat him."

"Fengzhi, this man is worth befriending deeply."

Hearing such an assessment genuinely come from Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi's face once again showed shock. "Uncle Bone, could it be that he hid his strength?"

Gu Rong slowly shook his head, his tone utterly certain. "No. He truly is at the Soul Saint realm. But his Soul Skills, his domain..."

"Especially that Sixth Soul Skill—it can forcibly interrupt another person's casting and cause the Soul Power within their body to stagnate. Even defenses are useless against it. It's truly too strange."

"Fengzhi, he uses a sword too. Later, we must have that old fellow Chen Xin come and test him!"

Ning Fengzhi shot Gu Rong a glance—at a time like this, he still had not forgotten to scheme against Chen Xin.

Yet Gu Rong's words had indeed shaken him greatly. He took a deep breath and suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his heart.

All of this was simply too incredible.

After pondering for a moment, he lightly tapped the cane in his hand, as though he had made some kind of decision.

"Uncle Bone, later, I'll have to trouble you to make a trip to Heaven Dou City yourself. Pick a good plot of land, then build a respectable academy. I want to give him a gift..."

"Mm, let's consider it Rong Rong's tuition fee!"

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