Ye Xiaobao was stunned when he heard that.
Ning Fengzhi wanted him as a son-in-law.
What kind of joke was this? He had no interest in marrying some young miss.
"Sect Master Ning, I'm only twelve. How could I possibly be getting married?"
Ning Fengzhi looked deeply skeptical.
Twelve?
Was he kidding?
At twelve, he had defeated Chen Xin. By eighteen, wouldn't he become a god?
Still... twelve was fine. He said warmly, "My young friend, since you are twelve and unmarried, my daughter also happens to be twelve. How about arranging a childhood betrothal?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong stamped her foot and said shyly, "Dad, what nonsense are you talking about? I don't want a childhood betrothal."
Gu Rong's expression darkened slightly as well. He had watched Ning Rongrong grow up—how could she be casually promised to someone? He said in a deep voice, "Fengzhi, Rongrong is still young. I think we should discuss this matter later."
Chen Xin also agreed. "I think so too. Fengzhi, we should speak directly with this young friend about the important matter."
Ning Fengzhi had not expected Chen Xin and Gu Rong to reject the marriage proposal before he had even properly raised it.
Since it was not going to happen, however, he no longer dwelled on it. As for the future, they could only take things one step at a time.
"My young friend, let us consider that a joke. But how do you plan to deal with the Clear Sky Sect?"
Ye Xiaobao said, "Sect Master Ning, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall only need to jointly accuse the Clear Sky Sect of its crimes, then unite the sects across the land to launch a campaign against them."
Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brow. After some thought, he